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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: tower912 on June 30, 2017, 05:26:47 AM

Title: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 30, 2017, 05:26:47 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 30, 2017, 06:33:39 AM
?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 30, 2017, 06:37:15 AM
I posted something and changed my mind 30 seconds later.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 30, 2017, 08:25:40 AM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on June 30, 2017, 08:30:47 AM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.

I agree with this covfefe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 30, 2017, 08:31:26 AM
In before the lock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on June 30, 2017, 08:33:02 AM
NM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23kFiqFiOlA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 30, 2017, 08:37:27 AM
I hear New Mexico is a lovely place to visit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 30, 2017, 08:41:27 AM
I agree with this covfefe.

Winner
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on June 30, 2017, 08:45:49 AM


An Even playing Field for all Posters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 30, 2017, 08:52:19 AM
New Mexico? Great another Dawson thread
Title: Re: NM
Post by: chapman on June 30, 2017, 08:54:56 AM
I thought we had a new non-conference opponent revealed.  Pity.  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 30, 2017, 08:57:29 AM
Hoo farted, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 30, 2017, 09:06:49 AM
How long until the bickering starts

(https://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2017/03/23/636258785742077886-1911865432_twin-intervenes.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 30, 2017, 09:20:36 AM
Obligatory Nazi reference to fulfill Godwin's Law.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on June 30, 2017, 09:22:07 AM
NM

You kidding me, we are going to the NIT.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: AlumKCof93 on June 30, 2017, 09:23:32 AM
It is what it is
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MerrittsMustache on June 30, 2017, 09:24:49 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/cQC523ifMKCju/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 30, 2017, 09:30:55 AM
Anyone making Real Chili for the 4th Holiday?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on June 30, 2017, 09:48:16 AM
Why can't we recruit any bigs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 30, 2017, 09:54:49 AM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: leever on June 30, 2017, 10:03:04 AM
Gerunds?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 30, 2017, 10:05:57 AM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.

I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 30, 2017, 10:07:35 AM
I posted something and changed my mind 30 seconds later.   

This must be what it feels like to be Jim Acosta.... Locked out of the know ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 30, 2017, 10:26:24 AM
This will help recruiting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUCrew on June 30, 2017, 10:28:55 AM
Mbakwe doesn't push up.  He pushes the Earth down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 30, 2017, 10:45:42 AM
I really can't explain these feelings I'm having... I mean, I love my life, my family, but I just feel like something is missing.  And until a few years ago, I didn't know what or who that was, but then Wojo came along.  And the interesting part is that I watch him pace up and down the sidelines during the games and he looks like something is missing in his life too.  Should I say something to him? I just don't know if he would feel the same about me, and the rejection would be devastating.  I guess is comes down to whether it would be better to live with that scar than to never go into battle.  And I've been thrusting myself into battles my entire life without nary a second thought.  It's my passion.  It's my life.  But this is the first time I've felt like this is not so much a battle I cannot win but it's a battle I don't want to fight.

Ah, the archival wonders of the interwebs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on June 30, 2017, 10:56:19 AM
Ah, the archival wonders of the interwebs.

Da fuk???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 30, 2017, 10:58:22 AM
Ah, the archival wonders of the interwebs.
Does that mean Tower and Wojo dated the same girl in high school?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 30, 2017, 11:00:57 AM
Superbar
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on June 30, 2017, 11:03:23 AM
I wonder if MUFINY resides in Great Neck, New York?

http://www.greatneckvillage.org/ (http://www.greatneckvillage.org/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 30, 2017, 11:04:39 AM
Benny is just reliving his Myron glory days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wadesworld on June 30, 2017, 11:10:49 AM
Ah, the archival wonders of the interwebs.

Lol.  This is too good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on June 30, 2017, 11:16:16 AM
Thought this was a JB thread about M2N and he accidentally mistyped after a few too many brewskis eh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on June 30, 2017, 11:22:34 AM
#donedeal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lurch91 on June 30, 2017, 11:53:41 AM
https://youtu.be/V8lT1o0sDwI
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 30, 2017, 11:59:56 AM
Maybe Tower was typing something about 17 year old Markus Howard, realized he's now 18, and deleted it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on June 30, 2017, 12:12:20 PM
I wonder if MUFINY resides in Great Neck, New York?

http://www.greatneckvillage.org/ (http://www.greatneckvillage.org/)

Another winner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 30, 2017, 12:14:55 PM
(http://media0.giphy.com/media/rl0FOxdz7CcxO/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 30, 2017, 12:53:02 PM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.
At least it made Scoop Takes.
https://twitter.com/scooptakes/status/880836952181923840
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 30, 2017, 12:53:38 PM
Ah, the archival wonders of the interwebs.

Well done, but that is not what I wrote.     I was actually going to post the snarky Boeheim complaint about Crean, but decided that life was too short and deleted it. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on June 30, 2017, 01:18:58 PM
But how's his neck size?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2017, 01:20:48 PM
We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on June 30, 2017, 01:25:46 PM
#donedeal

Wojo to New Mexico???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 30, 2017, 01:42:17 PM
Come on little thread .. come on ..

(https://funnygoblin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/You-can-make-fire-with-lemon-and-nails.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2017, 01:50:33 PM
NM = New Mexico = Heisenberg is back!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on June 30, 2017, 02:03:58 PM
It's NM, It's NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 30, 2017, 02:29:59 PM
It must be a riddle.  Tower is taunting us that he knows the name of the unknown Hilltopper from 1915 that is still unidentified in the wiki.

Robert Meyers   1944, 45, 46, 47
__________ Meyers   1915   
Bart Miller   1997, 98, 99, 2000   

http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/alphabetical_player_list (http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/alphabetical_player_list)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on June 30, 2017, 02:36:11 PM
Whatever happened to PRN?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 30, 2017, 05:19:32 PM
This is a scoop thread about nothing...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2017, 05:43:40 PM
This is a scoop thread about nothing...

Correction.  It's a Scoop thread about no más.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 30, 2017, 05:47:26 PM
Correction.  It's a Scoop thread about no más.

Ehhh, not my favourite 30 for 30.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on June 30, 2017, 05:50:04 PM
This is a scoop thread about nothing...

It we play our cards right it could become a sitcom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2017, 05:51:52 PM
Ehhh, not my favourite 30 for 30.

I watched it on a big screen at the Milwaukee Auditorium.  Never saw the 30 for 30.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 30, 2017, 06:30:36 PM
This is a scoop thread about nothing...

Let's make sure we keep it on topic with some basketball...

(http://honersports.weebly.com/uploads/4/1/4/1/41412103/1367546_orig.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2017, 07:16:45 PM
ND's lame-a$$ nonconference scheduling protocol:  Not Marquette.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on June 30, 2017, 07:29:21 PM
(https://ibhuluimcom-a.akamaihd.net/ib.huluim.com/video/4959441?region=US&size=600x400)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: B. McBannerson on June 30, 2017, 07:45:24 PM
nan·o·me·ter  (nm)
ˈnanəˌmēdər/


noun: nanometre
one billionth of a meter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 30, 2017, 08:20:35 PM
This thread No Matta.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 30, 2017, 09:37:15 PM
This thread No Matta.
But that would be JB's call
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2017, 09:43:32 PM
But that would be JB's call

Wait - JB hasn't chimed in yet!  Did someone take JB?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lurch91 on June 30, 2017, 09:46:14 PM
Source?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 30, 2017, 10:35:50 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 30, 2017, 11:47:05 PM
Jigs or spinners.

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 01, 2017, 06:09:14 AM
Ehhh, not my favourite favorite 30 for 30.

Stop it. You ain't no stinkin' Brit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: AlumKCof93 on July 01, 2017, 08:01:24 AM
We need something
To write about everything
Nevermore
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2017, 08:43:45 AM
Finish this story:

"Bo Ryan and Rick Pitino walk into Porcini's...."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 01, 2017, 09:13:07 AM
We need something
To write about everything
Nevermore

We need a Scooper
Who knows the haiku format
To write the haikus
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on July 01, 2017, 09:17:18 AM
Ah, the archival wonders of the interwebs.
Benny bro.  If we ever run into each other at the Bradley Center or the Wells Fargo Center, drinks on me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 01, 2017, 10:04:33 AM
NH?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on July 01, 2017, 10:06:40 AM
Finish this story:

"Bo Ryan and Rick Pitino walk into Porcini's...."

Pitino walked back out in 15 seconds. Bo took his time to find a masseuse but lost his mind when the owner called a foul on him for reaching.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 01, 2017, 12:33:08 PM
Mamajuanna
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WarriorFan on July 01, 2017, 01:06:51 PM
This is a scoop thread about nothing...
Quite possibly one of our more intelligent AND agreeable threads.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2017, 01:08:20 PM
A I N A

A
 I
  N
   A

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 01, 2017, 03:47:08 PM
Life is suffering.  Eat Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 01, 2017, 05:21:27 PM
Life is suffering.  Eat Arby's.

We have the MEAT.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2017, 08:39:10 PM
Where's the beef?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 01, 2017, 10:00:48 PM
Double whopper with cheese. 

The one that does the job.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 02, 2017, 02:00:43 AM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This seems like the perfect thread to mention this in.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 02, 2017, 07:42:53 AM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This seems like the perfect thread to mention this in.

Pics?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 02, 2017, 07:53:42 AM
Life is suffering.  Eat Arby's.

Nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 02, 2017, 08:28:02 AM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This seems like the perfect thread to mention this in.



Watt if she cuts ya off now, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on July 02, 2017, 11:34:48 AM
Life is suffering.  Eat Arby's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vxQqdFOeoM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 02, 2017, 01:25:54 PM
Life is suffering.  Eat Arby's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vxQqdFOeoM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmzYiHoIySk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 02, 2017, 01:42:49 PM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This seems like the perfect thread to mention this in.

Did you tell her you'd move in if her next apartment is a box at the new arena?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 02, 2017, 07:25:28 PM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This cracked me up. Good luck with this situation!

For the record, Marquette hoops and something something something are my two faves, also!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 02, 2017, 08:05:01 PM
NJ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on July 02, 2017, 11:00:10 PM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This seems like the perfect thread to mention this in.

I read that to my wife and teenage daughter.  I told them, see I'm not the only one.  Thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on July 03, 2017, 06:48:41 AM
I read that to my wife and teenage daughter.  I told them, see I'm not the only one.  Thanks

Weird that fjm's girlfriend asked both of you to move in.  I knew the Scoop community was close, but this is another level.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on July 03, 2017, 07:39:01 AM
NJ
So we'll be locked out of this thread for the holiday then?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on July 03, 2017, 08:08:53 AM
Weird that fjm's girlfriend asked both of you to move in.  I knew the Scoop community was close, but this is another level.
Oooh, yeah I see that now...

I only meant the caring about Marquette Basketball part...honest!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MerrittsMustache on July 03, 2017, 08:59:09 AM
told my gf I didn't want to move in with her tonight... her response was "something something something you don't care about me, you only care about something something something and marquette basketball"

This seems like the perfect thread to mention this in.

Good to hear that you have your priorities in line.

If you care about Marquette basketball then SHE should care about Marquette basketball!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 03, 2017, 01:45:10 PM
Oooh, yeah I see that now...

I only meant the caring about Marquette Basketball part...honest!

No worries.  It's the 21st century.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 03, 2017, 06:12:53 PM


Watt if she cuts ya off now, hey?

Why buy the cow, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 03, 2017, 08:24:13 PM

So we'll be locked out of this thread for the holiday then?


I hear it depends on who you are....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 04, 2017, 02:36:31 PM
We need a Scooper
Who knows the haiku format
To write the haikus


words pieced together
thousands of cries in the wind
scooping for scoops sake
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2017, 06:13:04 PM

words pieced together
thousands of cries in the wind
scooping for scoops sake


a scoop tradition
alive in the summer heat
self-evident truths
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Plaque Lives Matter! on July 05, 2017, 12:55:05 AM
Buzz Williams left
Shaka smart was a done deal
Now we have Wojo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: thekahoona on July 06, 2017, 10:34:38 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7bubEnVoLNJ5a3fO/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 06, 2017, 10:41:48 PM
Every time I see the title of this thread, I'm reminded that we call my dog's food "nummies."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 08:27:36 AM
Every time I see the title of this thread, I'm reminded that we call my dog's food "nummies."

My wife refers to our cat's food as "crunches."  I just call it "food."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on July 07, 2017, 08:39:04 AM
I think this conversation is pointless until Big Daddy weighs in
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 09:32:20 AM
I think this conversation is pointless until Big Daddy weighs in

You mean BigDaddyNM, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 07, 2017, 10:03:07 AM
I am disappointed this thread is only 5 pages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 07, 2017, 10:05:37 AM
I'm going to the Brewers @ Yankees game tonight. 
I'll be cheering for my Yankees of course.
I may have to change shirts to a Marquette polo before the game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dawson Rental on July 07, 2017, 10:42:00 AM
I am disappointed this thread is only 5 pages.

Someone's jonesing for more moderation oppertunities....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 12:28:05 PM
Finish the following story:

Bo Ryan goes for a massage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 02:58:47 PM
I am disappointed this thread is only 5 pages.

Let's go for 6.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 02:59:25 PM
I am disappointed this thread is only 5 pages.

Let's go for 6.

(Carpal tunnel kickin' in.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 03:01:46 PM
I am disappointed this thread is only 5 pages.


Lass uns für sechs gehen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 03:02:17 PM
As Marv Albert would say ...

YESSSSS!!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 07, 2017, 03:02:23 PM
Nads, take a viagra, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 07, 2017, 03:06:10 PM
You know what's awesome?  When you're eating your Arby's beef & cheddar and then you burp.

The 2nd burp is good too, but that first one, wow.

Just sayin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 03:09:26 PM
Nads, take a viagra, hey?

I don't care what you say, Papa. I am NOT a slacker! I get stuff done!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 07, 2017, 03:36:29 PM
Let's go for seven
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 07, 2017, 03:39:45 PM
I'm going to the Brewers @ Yankees game tonight. 
I'll be cheering for my Yankees of course.
I may have to change shirts to a Marquette polo before the game.


You just can't wear a polo shirt to a baseball game.  Marquette or not...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 07, 2017, 03:43:55 PM
Arby's:  Potato Cakes or Curly Fries?  Discuss
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 07, 2017, 03:47:34 PM
Looks like mods are going make us earn page 6 the old fashioned way.

So what's everyone's old fashion preference: brandy sweet or whiskey sour?

I like a good whiskey sour myself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 07, 2017, 03:49:29 PM
Looks like mods are going make us earn page 6 the old fashioned way.

So what's everyone's old fashion preference: brandy sweet or whiskey sour?

I like a good whiskey sour myself.


Sour.

When I drink, I have to counter-balance my sweet, lovable personality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 07, 2017, 03:51:49 PM
Looks like mods are going make us earn page 6 the old fashioned way.

So what's everyone's old fashion preference: brandy sweet or whiskey sour?

I like a good whiskey sour myself.

Whiskey always whiskey.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wadesworld on July 07, 2017, 04:25:35 PM
Arby's:  Potato Cakes or Curly Fries?  Discuss

You seriously need to ask this question?  What's there to discuss?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 07, 2017, 04:29:21 PM
Fo, grain free options only, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 07, 2017, 04:32:11 PM
Islay Single Malt Whiskey always Islay Single Malt whiskey.

(https://media2.caskers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/488x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/a/laphroaig-triple-wood-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 07, 2017, 04:35:47 PM
Fo, grain free options only, hey?

Doc,

Serious question: Where does Laphroaig fall on the verboten grain scale?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on July 07, 2017, 05:40:44 PM
Whiskey always whiskey.

See also "brandy never brandy."  Now,  done of you may say, well, what if that's all you have. But really, think about all of your life choices that led to a subpar liquor being your only option.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 07, 2017, 05:44:09 PM
Topper is a troll.

Hard work was for nothing MU82
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 05:48:33 PM
Irish whiskey for me.  Really like the Bushmills 16 year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on July 07, 2017, 05:54:24 PM
See also "brandy never brandy."  Now,  done of you may say, well, what if that's all you have. But really, think about all of your life choices that led to a subpar liquor being your only option.

Brandy was a fine girl.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 05:55:07 PM
Brandy was a fine girl.

What a good wife she would make.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 07, 2017, 06:00:39 PM
What a good wife she would make.

Is she the one who wears a braided chain made of the finest silver from the north of Spain?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 07, 2017, 06:45:59 PM
(https://media2.caskers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/488x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/a/laphroaig-triple-wood-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2.jpg)

If it's Islay I prefer ardbeg, I feel that laphroaig over peats their malts. But yes single malt over everything. For the record it'd be whisky though if it was Scottish

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 07, 2017, 06:46:45 PM
Arby's:  Potato Cakes or Curly Fries?  Discuss

Curly fries,  every time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 07, 2017, 06:48:28 PM
Doc,

Serious question: Where does Laphroaig fall on the verboten grain scale?





So, I assume its made from barley which is a grain and contains gluten. Therefore, not something I'd be interested in drinking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 06:49:52 PM
Is she the one who wears a braided chain made of the finest silver from the north of Spain?

Yep.

And a locket that bears the name of the man that Brandy loved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 07, 2017, 06:53:10 PM
Irish whiskey for me.  Really like the Bushmills 16 year.

Bushmill's is the better of the standards. (Their Red Bush takes me back to a sassy lass from Cleveland who lived at Cobeen. I was able to confirm that her fiery red mane was indeed legitimate. I needed tweezers for a week.)

If you are looking for a stellar Irish I might recommend Method and Madness. A superb single malt that is a perfect late night accompaniment to John Coltrane.

My personal favorite is Connemara's single malt 12 which is always a very limited release. I favor the Islays and this whiskey is a full throated, peaty symphony on the palate. Hide this bottle as friends in the know will drink it up on you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 06:54:48 PM
Hide this bottle as friends in the know will drink it up on you.

I avoid this issue by making sure I don't have any friends.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 07, 2017, 06:55:39 PM
Yep.

And a locket that bears the name of the man that Brandy loved.

Alas, no harbor was his home...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 07, 2017, 06:56:36 PM
So, I assume its made from barley which is a grain and contains gluten. Therefore, not something I'd be interested in drinking.

Well, let's not get carried away now...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 07, 2017, 07:07:58 PM
Potato Cakes.  Way better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 07, 2017, 07:17:54 PM
What a good wife she would make. be.

But life, my lover, my lady is the sea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 07, 2017, 08:07:40 PM
I went to the Duluth Grill on Monday.  Pooped 4 times on Tuesday and on Wed too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 07, 2017, 08:10:42 PM
Keefe, Trego has a gentleman's club.

http://www.lookersbar.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 08:45:32 PM
But life, my lover, my lady is the sea.

Oops....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 07, 2017, 08:55:40 PM
Potato Cakes.  Way better.

I concur. Horsey or Arby's Sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 07, 2017, 09:07:49 PM
But life, my lover, my lady is the sea.


My wife has a friend named Brandi.  Once I said to her that she was a "fine girl," and she about ripped my head off.

I mean good lord what do you expect?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on July 07, 2017, 09:15:19 PM
I concur. Horsey or Arby's Sauce?

A little of both.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WPFHjguoDSQ/UZI9x-peGxI/AAAAAAAAWXc/5NpPkLZmay4/s800/arbys-potato-cakes-01.JPG)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 07, 2017, 09:28:55 PM
I concur. Horsey or Arby's Sauce?

Horsey sauce or GTFO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 07, 2017, 09:35:37 PM
See also "brandy never brandy."  Now,  done of you may say, well, what if that's all you have. But really, think about all of your life choices that led to a subpar liquor being your only option.

Brandy is a fine wine, not a liquor. It is to be muddled gently with fine fruits such as orange peels and bottled-aged maraschino cherries marinated in bartender's sugar water in the same manner that JayBee affectionately cuddles his Furby at bedtime.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 09:59:25 PM

My wife has a friend named Brandi.  Once I said to her that she was a "fine girl," and she about ripped my head off.

I mean good lord what do you expect?


I've often been tempted to ask a girl I know named Jenny if her number is 867-5309.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 07, 2017, 10:12:00 PM
Bushmill's is the better of the standards. (Their Red Bush takes me back to a sassy lass from Cleveland who lived at Cobeen. I was able to confirm that her fiery red mane was indeed legitimate. I needed tweezers for a week.)

If you are looking for a stellar Irish I might recommend Method and Madness. A superb single malt that is a perfect late night accompaniment to John Coltrane.

My personal favorite is Connemara's single malt 12 which is always a very limited release. I favor the Islays and this whiskey is a full throated, peaty symphony on the palate. Hide this bottle as friends in the know will drink it up on you.

+1000 for the Connemara recommendation, I have a bottle sitting in my decanter right now. It's described perfectly by Keefe and can hold its own against any islay. If you aren't in for peaty then Redbreast 15 or Teeling is the best value of Irish though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 07, 2017, 10:16:18 PM
I'ma just leave this here.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FluffyComfortableCattle-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 07, 2017, 10:23:20 PM
I'ma just leave this here.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FluffyComfortableCattle-size_restricted.gif)

The Return of Cheeks!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 07, 2017, 10:45:11 PM
I've often been tempted to ask a girl I know named Jenny if her number is 867-5309.

Here's my advice:

Don't.

She's already heard it a jillion times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2017, 10:58:30 PM
Here's my advice:

Don't.

She's already heard it a jillion times.

Exactly why I've been tempted...but never asked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2017, 11:17:04 PM
Topper is a troll.

Hard work was for nothing MU82

Outrageous.

Just another example of The Man keeping interwebs mopes down!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 08, 2017, 07:34:59 AM

Laphroaig has the nose of a wet band-aid


(https://media2.caskers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/488x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/a/laphroaig-triple-wood-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 08, 2017, 09:58:21 AM

Laphroaig has the nose of a wet band-aid


I've always thought it was amusing that people talk about alcoholic drinks as having a nose.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on July 08, 2017, 10:55:06 AM
I'ma just leave this here.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FluffyComfortableCattle-size_restricted.gif)

Pretty good weight transfer, but the follow through needs work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dawson Rental on July 08, 2017, 10:58:32 AM
Keefe, Trego has a gentleman's club.

http://www.lookersbar.com

There's no tail like beaver tail.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dawson Rental on July 08, 2017, 11:01:03 AM
Never go out drinking without a few extra long golf tees.

I'ma just leave this here.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FluffyComfortableCattle-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 08, 2017, 11:06:04 AM
I'ma just leave this here.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FluffyComfortableCattle-size_restricted.gif)

Those aren't pillows!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 08, 2017, 02:50:40 PM
I've always thought it was amusing that people talk about alcoholic drinks as having a nose.

Paging W C Field.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 08, 2017, 07:27:59 PM
Paging W C Field.

Isn't he dead?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 08, 2017, 07:34:51 PM
Isn't he dead?

I don't know who he is, but I am certain that W.C. Fields is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 08, 2017, 07:43:31 PM
Isn't he dead?

Yep, something about I'd rather be in Philadelphia.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 08, 2017, 07:45:44 PM
From WC Fields wiki page:

"Fields' comic persona was a misanthropic and hard-drinking egotist, who remained a sympathetic character despite his snarling contempt for dogs and children."

My hero.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 08, 2017, 07:49:31 PM
Was he related to Marshall Fields?  Mrs. Fields?  Landry Fields?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 08, 2017, 07:56:34 PM
Totie Fields?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 08, 2017, 08:04:06 PM
Strawberry Fields?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 08, 2017, 08:05:36 PM
Strawberry Fields?

Forever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 08, 2017, 08:51:52 PM
Strawberry Fields?

Darryl Strawberry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 08, 2017, 08:54:20 PM
Darryl Strawberry.

Chocolate Thunder...greatest Darryl ever...greatest nickname ever.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Hwr4HMdFvuAdG/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 08, 2017, 08:56:05 PM
Thunder only happens when its rainin', hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 08, 2017, 08:59:52 PM
Chocolate Thunder...greatest Darryl ever...greatest nickname ever.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Hwr4HMdFvuAdG/giphy.gif)


BTW, Dr. Dunkenstein (his other great nickname) named this dunk "The Chocolate-Thunder-Flying, Robinzine-Crying, Teeth-Shaking, Glass-Breaking, Rump-Roasting, Bun-Toasting, Wham-Bam, Glass-Breaker-I-Am-Jam."

I mean, how awesome is that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 08, 2017, 09:16:56 PM

BTW, Dr. Dunkenstein (his other great nickname) named this dunk "The Chocolate-Thunder-Flying, Robinzine-Crying, Teeth-Shaking, Glass-Breaking, Rump-Roasting, Bun-Toasting, Wham-Bam, Glass-Breaker-I-Am-Jam."

I mean, how awesome is that?

Darryl Griffith was Dr Dunkenstein
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 08, 2017, 09:22:46 PM
Chocolate Thunder...greatest Darryl ever...greatest nickname ever.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Hwr4HMdFvuAdG/giphy.gif)

Got the moniker from one of the greatest songwriters of my generation - Stevie Wonder.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 08, 2017, 09:33:50 PM
Darryl Griffith was Dr Dunkenstein

Oh damn.  That's right.

Alien from the Planet Lovetron was Dawkins though right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 08, 2017, 09:54:01 PM
Oh damn.  That's right.

Alien from the Planet Lovetron was Dawkins though right?

The 80s sounds like a hell of a time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 08, 2017, 10:13:46 PM
I've often been tempted to ask a girl I know named Jenny if her number is 867-5309.

Call 425-867-5309

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 08, 2017, 10:24:55 PM
The 80s sounds like a hell of a time.

Late 70s.

By the 80s the Sixers dumped Darryl for Moses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 09, 2017, 12:00:25 AM
The 80s Cocaine sounds like a hell of a time drug.
FIFY. And yes, yes it is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2017, 08:52:25 AM
Cocaine by Clapton was a helluva song.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 09, 2017, 09:09:25 AM
Living on reds, vitamin C, and cocain. All a friend can say is ain't it a F'in shame
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 09, 2017, 09:27:22 AM
Cocaine by Clapton   JJ Cale was a helluva song.
fixed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 09, 2017, 09:53:59 AM
Either more of it or less of it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on July 09, 2017, 11:05:46 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEOSTZNV0AIORKB.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 09, 2017, 12:06:32 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEOSTZNV0AIORKB.jpg)

Thaaaat looks nothing like him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on July 09, 2017, 12:33:20 PM
Quick question, if Mike Deane is allowed to stay on and finish his recruiting of D Wade, how does MU fare vs Kansas in the FF?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2017, 01:43:47 PM
Quick question, if Mike Deane is allowed to stay on and finish his recruiting of D Wade, how does MU fare vs Kansas in the FF?

Like the other 350+ schools that didn't play there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 09, 2017, 01:46:28 PM
Quick question, if Mike Deane is allowed to stay on and finish his recruiting of D Wade, how does MU fare vs Kansas in the FF?

Win by 40 hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 09, 2017, 03:22:59 PM
This must be what it feels like to be Jim Acosta....

Terminal hubris??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on July 09, 2017, 04:05:41 PM
Terminal hubris??
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LhwD7-QGjRs/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 09, 2017, 04:12:20 PM
Terminal hubris??
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LhwD7-QGjRs/hqdefault.jpg)

how the gosh-dang heck the bailbondsman gets the hook but we are still stuck with this pos-life just ain't fair, enn'a so? ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2017, 04:44:45 PM
fixed

No thanks. I always preferred it when it was played by Clapton as opposed to Cale.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 09, 2017, 05:54:54 PM
Terminal hubris??

To be honest,  I saw Towers original thread title.  It was something like Jim lashes out.  Had just read a story about Jim Acostas rants and assumed that's what the thread was originally about. Was trying to be sneaky and clever....too tall a task for me!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2017, 06:30:57 PM
Terminal velocity?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 09, 2017, 07:06:46 PM
To be honest,  I saw Towers original thread title.  It was something like Jim lashes out.  Had just read a story about Jim Acostas rants and assumed that's what the thread was originally about. Was trying to be sneaky and clever....too tall a task for me!
Boeheim went after Crean for disparaging one of Jim's players during the NBA Draft.  I posted the story, then erased it along with the thread of the title.  Then Scoop happened.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 09, 2017, 07:08:49 PM
how the gosh-dang heck the bailbondsman gets the hook but we are still stuck with this pos-life just ain't fair, enn'a so? ?-(

As is often the case, I have no idea what rocketman is saying here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 09, 2017, 09:35:03 PM
As is often the case, I have no idea what rocketman is saying here.
It would appear he is somehow under the illusion that Chico's is no longer on Scoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 09, 2017, 09:49:57 PM
It would appear he is somehow under the illusion that Chico's is no longer on Scoop.

He isn't. He now only posts on HoopaScoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 10, 2017, 12:00:44 AM
Terminal hubris??
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LhwD7-QGjRs/hqdefault.jpg)

Since you say you bill $500 an hour that post cost you at least 100 bucks. Better get back to the police scanner to find your next client...

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.K7SFZwiIXDBz1uGg4xexogEsDG&pid=15.1)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on July 10, 2017, 07:09:57 AM
Quick question, if Mike Deane is allowed to stay on and finish his recruiting of D Wade, how does MU fare vs Kansas in the FF?

We'd have been out of timeouts with 10 minutes to go in the first half.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 10, 2017, 07:33:00 AM
Couldn't have dunn any worst. Crappin' Haggars is still crappin' Haggars, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 10, 2017, 07:46:51 AM
Does anyone really think we would have made the Final Four with Deane?  Even if we assume he would have closed the deal with Wade, I seriously doubt he would have gotten Diener, Novak, Merritt and RJax.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 10, 2017, 11:06:31 AM
Are we getting to 10? Where are you MU82?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 10, 2017, 11:36:11 AM
Are we getting to 10? Where are you MU82?

Nah, going up to 10 is child's play.

These go to 11.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 10, 2017, 11:49:13 AM
Due to lack of quality posts, the remaining pages of this thread will be posted on IowaStateScoop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on July 10, 2017, 12:01:48 PM
Since you say you bill $500 an hour that post cost you at least 100 bucks. Better get back to the police scanner to find your next client...

We both deserved a little break. Now I can go back to billing my time and you can go back to being a pompous little misogynist who is constantly swinging his dick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 10, 2017, 12:42:28 PM
Due to lack of quality posts, the remaining pages of this thread while be posted on IowaStateScoop

It's a guard's game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 10, 2017, 01:20:24 PM
Does anyone really think we would have made the Final Four with Deane?  Even if we assume he would have closed the deal with Wade, I seriously doubt he would have gotten Diener, Novak, Merritt and RJax.

Krunti Hester would have moved us into the Championship game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Plaque Lives Matter! on July 10, 2017, 01:36:55 PM
Where's Sacar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 10, 2017, 03:32:48 PM
Fun Fact:

When travelling outside your own locale and shopping at a grocery store that has a discount card... you can typically get the discount without signing up for the card simply by punching in 867-5309 with the local area code.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 10, 2017, 04:11:57 PM
Fun Fact:

When travelling outside your own locale and shopping at a grocery store that has a discount card... you can typically get the discount without signing up for the card simply by punching in 867-5309 with the local area code.

Do you have to register as Jenny, or is Benny close enough?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 10, 2017, 11:53:37 PM
Oh damn.  That's right.

Alien from the Planet Lovetron was Dawkins though right?

Indeed!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 11, 2017, 12:00:06 AM
Krunti Hester would have moved us into the Championship game.

LaDaryl...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 12, 2017, 07:31:09 PM
Are we getting to 10? Where are you MU82?

Coaching at a basketball camp this week.

Damn ... working is freakin' hard. I don't see how folks do it! I'm glad I gave it up for permanent lent!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on July 12, 2017, 07:42:28 PM
They say hard work never killed anyone, but why risk it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 12, 2017, 08:40:06 PM
They say hard work never killed anyone, but why risk it?

Source?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 12, 2017, 08:47:36 PM
They say hard work never killed anyone, but why risk it?

I hear you only work the easy jobs 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 12, 2017, 09:13:03 PM
Just ax Colleen Casey, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 04:19:12 AM
'Morning y'all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 25, 2017, 07:23:09 AM
'Morning y'all.

Joey probably read this thread and was impressed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 25, 2017, 07:42:49 AM
'Morning y'all.



Got up befour breakfast sew ya can bee furst in line tadey at Portillo's, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 25, 2017, 07:57:55 AM


Got up befour breakfast sew ya can bee furst in line tadey at Portillo's, ai na?

I Love Portillo's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 08:45:06 AM
I just had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 25, 2017, 09:31:51 AM
My bowl was Captain Crunchberry. 

Oh, captain my captain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 10:00:34 AM
I Love Portillo's.

So does Rick.

Oh wait - I thought you said Porcini's....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 10:03:11 AM


Got up befour breakfast sew ya can bee furst in line tadey at Portillo's, ai na?

Na, had some Real Chili for breakfast instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 25, 2017, 10:19:29 AM
I just had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.

I had a banana that was about to go bad. Tasted okay, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 25, 2017, 10:25:37 AM
Back to original name.  Not going to further celebrate a kid who must now address  this year's Frosh as 'sir'.

Nothing personal.  Earn it, Warrior.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu-rara on July 25, 2017, 10:54:14 AM
(https://ibhuluimcom-a.akamaihd.net/ib.huluim.com/video/4959441?region=US&size=600x400)
Girl at MU in my class that looked so much like Rosanne Rosanadana that she was called Rosanne.  She did look like her but she was better looking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 11:33:40 AM
I had a banana that was about to go bad. Tasted okay, though.

I'm always wary of those, but it's a nice surprise when they still taste OK.

My wife once had a boss who loved them WAY overripe.  He'd let them sit in the kitchen getting black and mushy, and considered them "ready to eat" when the staff started to complain about the smell and all the fruitflies swarming around. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 25, 2017, 12:25:18 PM
I'm always wary of those, but it's a nice surprise when they still taste OK.

My wife once had a boss who loved them WAY overripe.  He'd let them sit in the kitchen getting black and mushy, and considered them "ready to eat" when the staff started to complain about the smell and all the fruitflies swarming around.

Ever try inoculating a banana with brewer's yeast?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 25, 2017, 12:25:42 PM
I had two breakfast tacos with some chips and queso.

God bless Texas. The people are nice, the winter weather is amazing, but the best part hands down is that tacos and nachos is considered a regular breakfast.

Don't worry 4ever, corn tortilla and corn chips.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 12:26:33 PM
Have you ever tried smoking a banana?



3...2...1...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 12:29:47 PM
I had two breakfast tacos with some chips and queso.

God bless Texas. The people are nice, the winter weather is amazing, but the best part hands down is that tacos and nachos is considered a regular breakfast.

Don't worry 4ever, corn tortilla and corn chips.

Washed down with Lone Star?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 25, 2017, 12:52:37 PM
My wife and I vacationed in Jamaica about 5 years ago.  She commented how much better the bananas tasted.  She asked a native that was working a resort about this.  He answered, the bananas naturally sweeten on the tree as they ripen.  But exported bananas are picked when they are far from ripe and they don't sweeten as much after they leave the tree.  So on your next Caribbean vacation, make sure to try the bananas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 25, 2017, 01:15:29 PM
My wife and I vacationed in Jamaica about 5 years ago.  She commented how much better the bananas tasted.  She asked a native that was working a resort about this.  He answered, the bananas naturally sweeten on the tree as they ripen.  But exported bananas are picked when they are far from ripe and they don't sweeten as much after they leave the tree.  So on your next Caribbean vacation, make sure to try the bananas.

Or any of the fruit.  Wonderful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 01:18:48 PM
Speaking of fruit, anyone else here tried a durian?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Schmidtyfactor on July 25, 2017, 01:23:08 PM
Why is Portillo's so freaking busy? Never heard of them. Tried to visit our new one in Woodbury and the parking lot was insane. Who designs these new parking lot with tight lanes and curbs everywhere. can't get in and out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 25, 2017, 01:24:12 PM
Speaking of fruit, anyone else here tried a durian?

No.  But I recall the first time I saw them in a grocery store in China.

I asked our Asia sales rep what it was.  He said Durian fruit.  And he said they are banned at most hotels in Asia because they don't want the stinky smell in the hotel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 01:28:05 PM
No.  But I recall the first time I saw them in a grocery store in China.

I asked our Asia sales rep what it was.  He said Durian fruit.  And he said they are banned at most hotels in Asia because they don't want the stinky smell in the hotel.

Yep, they smell and taste awful.  I tried one in Singapore because they were a big deal there, and it tasted like an onion that had gone bad.  I just couldn't choke the whole thing down.  Andrew Zimmern (who can eat almost anything) couldn't finish one.  And one travel writer described them as follows: 

"... its odor is best described as pig-crap, turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock. It can be smelled from yards away. Despite its great local popularity, the raw fruit is forbidden from some establishments such as hotels, subways and airports, including public transportation in Southeast Asia"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 25, 2017, 01:38:29 PM
Washed down with Lone Star?

I don't drink that swill. Shiner or GtFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 01:38:52 PM
Why is Portillo's so freaking busy? Never heard of them. Tried to visit our new one in Woodbury and the parking lot was insane. Who designs these new parking lot with tight lanes and curbs everywhere. can't get in and out.

Tell me about it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 25, 2017, 01:42:52 PM
Washed down with Lone Star?

Please, Doc. Shiner Bock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 25, 2017, 01:44:18 PM
Please, Doc. Shiner Bock.

Amen crash
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 25, 2017, 01:47:25 PM
Speaking of fruit, anyone else here tried a durian?

That's a staple from Thailand through Indonesia. I don't care for it but, funnily enough, my wife loved them.

They have durian-flavored ice cream and cake. Not my thing.

I recall golfing at Penang and they had nets under the durian trees along the fairways. The durians weigh upwards of 20 pounds and are at 100' off the ground. They can kill people as they fall from the trees.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 25, 2017, 01:55:37 PM
Amen crash

Aggie

Kreuz with Shiner Bock? F#ckin' orgasmic.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 25, 2017, 02:56:35 PM
Tell me about it.

Did you actually go through the drive-thru line? They have it down to a science. You can be behind 15 other cars in line and still get your food 5 minutes later.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 25, 2017, 03:22:25 PM
So does Rick.

Oh wait - I thought you said Porcini's....

Oh I thought you meant the guy that started the Place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 25, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Seams ta me Pitino went thru da drive-thru lane at Porcini's. Ether dat or he got whistled for 3 seconds in da lane, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 04:01:53 PM
I don't drink that swill. Shiner or GtFO

Never been impressed with either, but if that works better for you....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 25, 2017, 05:27:22 PM
Seams ta me Pitino went thru da drive-thru lane at Porcini's. Ether dat or he got whistled for 3 seconds in da lane, hey?

He dribbled in the lane for all of 15 seconds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 06:05:54 PM
Did you actually go through the drive-thru line? They have it down to a science. You can be behind 15 other cars in line and still get your food 5 minutes later.

Ha. Science fiction. Took 20 min and order was wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 06:39:21 PM
Went to Peter Frampton on Sunday.  He sucked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: augoman on July 25, 2017, 08:20:44 PM
Went to Peter Frampton on Sunday.  He sucked.

He hasn't been good since he split with Penny from Brookfield.  Maybe she DID write most of his songs...,
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 25, 2017, 08:34:06 PM
Supposedly the luxury yacht docked at Discovery World belongs to Jay-Z and Beyonce with Christina Aguilera aboard while in town performing for NML convention, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 25, 2017, 08:55:36 PM
He dribbled in the lane for all of 15 seconds.

Short order cooking...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 09:05:42 PM
So, installing Lutron macl-153m-la switches to control a light. Can't get the mfers to work. Anyone install these and have the same issue?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 25, 2017, 09:12:56 PM
Supposedly the luxury yacht docked at Discovery World belongs to Jay-Z and Beyonce with Christina Aguilera aboard while in town performing for NML convention, hey?


You should post this in the "NML" thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on July 25, 2017, 09:32:01 PM
So, installing Lutron macl-153m-la switches to control a light. Can't get the mfers to work. Anyone install these and have the same issue?


They worked for me, you using the correct bulbs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 09:38:45 PM
So, installing Lutron macl-153m-la switches to control a light. Can't get the mfers to work. Anyone install these and have the same issue?

I got some Lutron switches about a year ago, but they still aren't working.  Probably should take them out of the package....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 25, 2017, 09:43:18 PM
Dunkirk was a great movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 25, 2017, 09:46:06 PM
Dunkirk was a great movie.

Yep, and LOUD
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2017, 09:47:08 PM
Dunkirk was a great movie.

So it wasn't, in Al's parlance, a Dunkirk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2017, 09:47:22 PM

They worked for me, you using the correct bulbs?

Yes. Have power to the switches too, but can't even get the LEDs on the side of the switches to light up.  Tried switching up the wire positions too. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 26, 2017, 12:21:40 AM
Dunkirk was a great movie.
Seeing it Thursday. Pretty stoked. Gonna smuggle in some whiskey for the showing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 26, 2017, 08:32:50 AM
C'mon people, can we please try to keep this thread on topic?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2017, 09:16:51 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 26, 2017, 09:33:40 AM
Yep, and LOUD

I usually hate loud, but this was impressive loud. It had meaning. The layering to build sound illusion made the movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 26, 2017, 11:17:49 AM
I usually hate loud, but this was impressive loud. It had meaning. The layering to build sound illusion made the movie.

I'm impressed with your analysis, and I agree.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 26, 2017, 12:30:48 PM
C'mon people, can we please try to keep this thread on topic?

Priceless!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 26, 2017, 12:48:11 PM
I usually hate loud, but this was impressive loud. It had meaning. The layering to build sound illusion made the movie.


My wife, who doesn't like war movies in general and usually likes movies to have some sort of romantic sub-plot, loved Dunkirk.  (A war movie with no romance.)  And yeah it was loud, but loud for effect. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on July 26, 2017, 12:51:58 PM
Went to Peter Frampton on Sunday.  He sucked.

Heard he stormed off the stage because too many fans were cheering?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2017, 01:14:53 PM
Heard he stormed off the stage because too many fans were cheering?

So they were loud, but with no meaning?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 26, 2017, 01:47:37 PM

My wife, who doesn't like war movies in general and usually likes movies to have some sort of romantic sub-plot, loved Dunkirk.  (A war movie with no romance.)  And yeah it was loud, but loud for effect.

A movie about a bunch of men who are trapped in France and you don't think there's any romance going on?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2017, 06:47:15 PM
A movie about a bunch of men who are trapped in France and you don't think there's any romance going on?

Wham bam, thanks man!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on July 27, 2017, 11:55:32 AM
Yes. Have power to the switches too, but can't even get the LEDs on the side of the switches to light up.  Tried switching up the wire positions too.
Do you know if the 3-way wire is all the way clear through any junction boxes?  That would probably screw it up along the way. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 27, 2017, 01:46:40 PM
Do you know if the 3-way wire is all the way clear through any junction boxes?  That would probably screw it up along the way. 

Unlike conventional switches/dimmers, you need a neutral for these puppies, and most people mix up the travelers (3-way wires) with the neutral - that is if there's even a neutral in-wall.

GE makes a dimmer that doesn't require a neutral, but reviews are mixed.

I returned my Lutrons and went with Levitron z-waves instead.   Z-wave eliminates the need for a traveler, so if you don't have a neutral in the switch box, look for one in the other switch box and tie it to the traveler if there is... the 3-way is now a neutral and you can put your dummy switch anywhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on July 27, 2017, 02:51:42 PM
Jimi Hendrix is technically a one-hit wonder.

I would have guessed "Purple Haze" was the hit, but it was "All Along the Watchtower"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 27, 2017, 02:59:17 PM
Jimi Hendrix is technically a one-hit wonder.

I would have guessed "Purple Haze" was the hit, but it was "All Along the Watchtower"

So was The Grateful Dead.  Do you know what it was?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on July 27, 2017, 03:03:35 PM
So was The Grateful Dead.  Do you know what it was?

Actually I knew that one.  Touch of Grey.

My personal favorite on-hit wonder song is In a Big Country by Big Country.  Today.  Tomorrow it will probably be something else.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 27, 2017, 03:06:08 PM
Unlike conventional switches/dimmers, you need a neutral for these puppies, and most people mix up the travelers (3-way wires) with the neutral - that is if there's even a neutral in-wall.

GE makes a dimmer that doesn't require a neutral, but reviews are mixed.

I returned my Lutrons and went with Levitron z-waves instead.   Z-wave eliminates the need for a traveler, so if you don't have a neutral in the switch box, look for one in the other switch box and tie it to the traveler if there is... the 3-way is now a neutral and you can put your dummy switch anywhere.

Scoop at its finest!!! 

Barbecue to spinners to how to buy a car to electrical engineering to mamajuanna and its affect on fertility.

We got it all!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 27, 2017, 03:31:36 PM
Scoop at its finest!!! 

Barbecue to spinners to how to buy a car to electrical engineering to mamajuanna and its affect on fertility.

We got it all!

Nudge...salsa?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 27, 2017, 03:57:28 PM
Jimi Hendrix is technically a one-hit wonder.

I would have guessed "Purple Haze" was the hit, but it was "All Along the Watchtower"


But back in the day, those classic rock dudes didn't really push singles.  Led Zeppelin had only one top 10 hit in the US.  Whole Lotta Love. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 27, 2017, 05:29:54 PM
Chubby Checker reely originate da "twist," hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 27, 2017, 08:29:00 PM
Nudge...salsa?

Forgive me Dunks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 27, 2017, 09:08:33 PM
Jimi Hendrix is technically a one-hit wonder.

I would have guessed "Purple Haze" was the hit, but it was "All Along the Watchtower"

An awesome song!

And although it isn't his writing, his performance of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock was incredible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 27, 2017, 09:47:19 PM
There were a ton of one-hit wonders once upon a time.

"2525" by Zager & Evans.

"Red Rubber Ball" by Cyrcle.

"Horse with No Name" by America.

"Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas.

And so on and so on.

But I do get the earlier point. Hendrix and the Dead were iconic rockers, unlike any of the above.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 27, 2017, 09:55:18 PM
There were a ton of one-hit wonders once upon a time.

"2525" by Zager & Evans.

"Red Rubber Ball" by Cyrcle.

"Horse with No Name" by America.


America was hardly a one hit wonder.  They had seven top 10 hits from 1972-1982. 

Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, You Can Do Magic...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 27, 2017, 11:18:40 PM
Dunkirk was solid, a bit hard to follow with that English accent.

But the previews for IT and the new Kingsman movie was pretty solid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 28, 2017, 12:20:18 AM
Touch of Grey.

Ugh. Disco Dead...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 28, 2017, 12:23:59 AM
And although it isn't his writing, his performance of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock was incredible.

That was the last song played by ZMF as it went off the air. An appropriate selection.

Milwaukee's airwaves were never the same. Save for Ron Cuznor it was a dismal after ZMF died.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 28, 2017, 07:50:20 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifSNTOtfdU
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 28, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
There were a ton of one-hit wonders once upon a time.

"2525" by Zager & Evans.

"Red Rubber Ball" by Cyrcle.

"Horse with No Name" by America.

"Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas.

And so on and so on.

But I do get the earlier point. Hendrix and the Dead were iconic rockers, unlike any of the above.

Actually saw the Cyrcle as an opening act - along with Bobby Hebb ("Sunny") - for the Beatles at the Chicago Amphitheater in 1966. They performed their 2 hits ("Red Rubber Ball" and "Turn Down Day") and then did a medley of Beach Boys songs. Pleasant voices, lightweight performers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 28, 2017, 09:00:32 AM
That was the last song played by ZMF as it went off the air. An appropriate selection.

Milwaukee's airwaves were never the same. Save for Ron Cuznor it was a dismal after ZMF died.

Growing up in Menomonee Falls, I listened to ZMF in my high school days. It closed not long before I graduated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 28, 2017, 11:03:44 AM
Parked across from my station this morning..... a minivan with Wisconsin plates and UW and ND stickers in the back window.    That person would have to go so far for me to not hold them in contempt.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 28, 2017, 11:09:59 AM
That was the last song played by ZMF as it went off the air. An appropriate selection.

Milwaukee's airwaves were never the same. Save for Ron Cuznor it was a dismal after ZMF died.

They actually played Purple Haze after that. I have the last 24 hours ZMF broadcast on cd. I lived a mile from ZMF.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 28, 2017, 11:50:27 AM
Ugh. Disco Dead...

My favorite Dead year is 77 but having said that I love 80s Dead. When Brent came into the band it was a shot of life. That organ and his backup vocals brought a whole new sound. Granted 84-86 were the worst of Jerry's heroin days but otherwise the 80s rocked. Lots of great tunes coming outta those years. Big 90 and 91 guy too.

Again though, late 70s is my jam
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 28, 2017, 11:58:03 AM
Ugh. Disco Dead...

Keefe, have you checked out Dead and Company? They're phenomenal. Best off shoot of the Dead IMO. I've seen most of the off shoots and I was at Fare Thee Well and while it was amazing, Dead and Company blows them out of the water (music wise, the scene at Fare Thee Well was top notch).

If you haven't seen them yet, do it. John Mayer absolutely slays on guitar. I'm not a fan of his solo stuff but he's proven that he's the right man for the job when it comes to Playing In The Band
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 29, 2017, 09:29:37 AM
I just had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.
Having a beer for breakfast at St. Marteen. Life is hard. Not drunk but attachment won't upload properly
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 29, 2017, 09:34:02 AM
Sand gotta lotta debree. Could use a good cleanin', hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 29, 2017, 09:40:08 AM
Sand gotta lotta debree. Could use a good cleanin', hey?
All seashells and balloons....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 29, 2017, 09:52:16 AM
Best custard?  Kopps, Gilles or Leon's?

Koop's is the bomb!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 29, 2017, 10:53:06 AM
Having a beer for breakfast at St. Marteen. Life is hard. Not drunk but attachment won't upload properly

The upload function doesn't like portrait photos.


Are you at Orient? Which beach bar are you at? I like "Aloha".  Ask for Sammy.   ;)

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18010273_10155079838891083_8926188642939690636_n.jpg?oh=6583553a1b48a1a1d97d6934875db8f9&oe=59F4B140)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 29, 2017, 10:56:24 AM
Chick spent the entire day hoping that towel would fall off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on July 29, 2017, 11:05:00 AM
Growing up in Menomonee Falls

Did you know Ernie V?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 29, 2017, 11:56:55 AM
The upload function doesn't like portrait photos.


Are you at Orient? Which beach bar are you at? I like "Aloha".  Ask for Sammy.   ;)

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18010273_10155079838891083_8926188642939690636_n.jpg?oh=6583553a1b48a1a1d97d6934875db8f9&oe=59F4B140)
No I'm at Pink Flamingo  :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 29, 2017, 01:29:21 PM
No I'm at Pink Flamingo  :P



AKA da Shady Lady Ranch, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 29, 2017, 01:30:46 PM


AKA da Shady Lady Ranch, hey?
:-X
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 29, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Did you know Ernie V?

Not personally - just a kid, but I saw him around town.  Lived less than a mile from his original lot - "Main Street in Menomonee Falls."

Locals referred to him as "Dirty Ernie."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 30, 2017, 09:06:51 AM
Wheels up for Havana, Cuba ladies and gents. No luxury resort like the other fellas in the thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 30, 2017, 10:03:35 AM
Well, back to reality just got off the ship. Work tomorrow  :'(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 30, 2017, 10:25:50 AM
Need a bloody
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 31, 2017, 08:00:12 PM
Well, back to reality just got off the ship. Work tomorrow  :'(

Hope you survived the first day back.  The sudden jolt of reality after a vacation sucks....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 31, 2017, 09:13:23 PM
Hope you survived the first day back.  The sudden jolt of reality after a vacation sucks....
I'm good, thanks!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 02, 2017, 11:33:59 AM


AKA da Shady Lady Ranch, hey?

A lot of us were made in the shade, Doc!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
A lot of us were made in the shade, Doc!

That's one of those details I'm glad I didn't ask my parents about....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on August 02, 2017, 06:51:48 PM
Not personally - just a kid, but I saw him around town.  Lived less than a mile from his original lot - "Main Street in Menomonee Falls."

Locals referred to him as "Dirty Ernie."

I went to MUHS with his son Arthur ("Artie").  Drove a new Buick Riviera to school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 03, 2017, 11:01:46 AM
Best custard?  Kopps, Gilles or Leon's?

Koop's is the bomb!

I would have to say Kopps. Great burgers as a palate cleanser before the main event.

But you forgot a legendary House of Custard that also had incredible buttered beef burgers - Al's. Al's had phenomenal hamburgers that were slathered in butter. I think he claimed to have invented the butter burger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUBBau on August 03, 2017, 11:22:39 AM
Just read this thread, you people are amazing
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on August 03, 2017, 11:55:20 AM
Any phans out there paying attention to the bakers dozen?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 03, 2017, 12:04:08 PM
Here's a story.  I was talking with a neighbor last night, asked him how his summer was.

Terrible, he says.  Single dad and his 11 year old son drove to the Smoky Mountains for a week.  On the trip up a mountain, his transmission blows, $4000 to fix.  Gets towed, rents a car, continues trip. 

Arrive at cabin, start unpacking.  As they do, a hungry bear appears.  They safely retreat, barricade themselves in the cabin.   Next day, he sees his car bouncing up and down, thinks there are kids having sex in his rental car.   Confronts them with a broom, but .. it's a bear, in the car, doing what bears do, pooping, pissing, clawing.  Calls 911 to have the bear removed.  Rental car is trashed.

During the next 48 hours, they have 11 bear encounters and leave the cabin early for a hotel.

Somehow, he cleans up the bear poop, buys a carpet cleaner, a gallon of Febreeze, glues the claw marks up and returns the rental car and they don't notice.

He said the trip was awful, but I told his 11 year old son .. dude, you'll win the day when the teacher asks "so, what did everyone do this summer?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 03, 2017, 12:14:01 PM
Here's a story.  I was talking with a neighbor last night, asked him how his summer was.

Terrible, he says.  Single dad and his 11 year old son drove to the Smoky Mountains for a week.  On the trip up a mountain, his transmission blows, $4000 to fix.  Gets towed, rents a car, continues trip. 

Arrive at cabin, start unpacking.  As they do, a hungry bear appears.  They safely retreat, barricade themselves in the cabin.   Next day, he sees his car bouncing up and down, thinks there are kids having sex in his rental car.   Confronts them with a broom, but .. it's a bear, in the car, doing what bears do, pooping, pissing, clawing.  Calls 911 to have the bear removed.  Rental car is trashed.

During the next 48 hours, they have 11 bear encounters and leave the cabin early for a hotel.

Somehow, he cleans up the bear poop, buys a carpet cleaner, a gallon of Febreeze, glues the claw marks up and returns the rental car and they don't notice.

He said the trip was awful, but I told his 11 year old son .. dude, you'll win the day when the teacher asks "so, what did everyone do this summer?"

Now, there's one thing that you men will be able to say when you get back home, and you may thank God for it.

Thirty years from now when you're sitting around your fireside with your grandson on your knee, and he asks you, "What did you do in the great World War II?" -- you won't have to say, "Well, I shoveled sh1t in Louisiana."

http://www.youtube.com/v/CYhHIe_UELM

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on August 03, 2017, 12:24:01 PM
In 100 years, no one will care that you ever existed. On the other hand, Arby's is delicious.

There is no message beyond that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 03, 2017, 12:46:40 PM
Here's a story.  I was talking with a neighbor last night, asked him how his summer was.

Terrible, he says.  Single dad and his 11 year old son drove to the Smoky Mountains for a week.  On the trip up a mountain, his transmission blows, $4000 to fix.  Gets towed, rents a car, continues trip. 

Arrive at cabin, start unpacking.  As they do, a hungry bear appears.  They safely retreat, barricade themselves in the cabin.   Next day, he sees his car bouncing up and down, thinks there are kids having sex in his rental car.   Confronts them with a broom, but .. it's a bear, in the car, doing what bears do, pooping, pissing, clawing.  Calls 911 to have the bear removed.  Rental car is trashed.

During the next 48 hours, they have 11 bear encounters and leave the cabin early for a hotel.

Somehow, he cleans up the bear poop, buys a carpet cleaner, a gallon of Febreeze, glues the claw marks up and returns the rental car and they don't notice.

He said the trip was awful, but I told his 11 year old son .. dude, you'll win the day when the teacher asks "so, what did everyone do this summer?"

 :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 03, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Here's a story.  I was talking with a neighbor last night, asked him how his summer was.

Terrible, he says.  Single dad and his 11 year old son drove to the Smoky Mountains for a week.  On the trip up a mountain, his transmission blows, $4000 to fix.  Gets towed, rents a car, continues trip. 

Arrive at cabin, start unpacking.  As they do, a hungry bear appears.  They safely retreat, barricade themselves in the cabin.   Next day, he sees his car bouncing up and down, thinks there are kids having sex in his rental car.   Confronts them with a broom, but .. it's a bear, in the car, doing what bears do, pooping, pissing, clawing.  Calls 911 to have the bear removed.  Rental car is trashed.

During the next 48 hours, they have 11 bear encounters and leave the cabin early for a hotel.

Somehow, he cleans up the bear poop, buys a carpet cleaner, a gallon of Febreeze, glues the claw marks up and returns the rental car and they don't notice.

He said the trip was awful, but I told his 11 year old son .. dude, you'll win the day when the teacher asks "so, what did everyone do this summer?"

Are we certain the bear didn't get to the teenagers first?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 03, 2017, 01:03:55 PM
Are we certain the bear didn't to the teenagers first?

Were the teenagers above .08%?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 03, 2017, 01:13:24 PM
Here's a story.  I was talking with a neighbor last night, asked him how his summer was.

Terrible, he says.  Single dad and his 11 year old son drove to the Smoky Mountains for a week.  On the trip up a mountain, his transmission blows, $4000 to fix.  Gets towed, rents a car, continues trip. 

Arrive at cabin, start unpacking.  As they do, a hungry bear appears.  They safely retreat, barricade themselves in the cabin.   Next day, he sees his car bouncing up and down, thinks there are kids having sex in his rental car.   Confronts them with a broom, but .. it's a bear, in the car, doing what bears do, pooping, pissing, clawing.  Calls 911 to have the bear removed.  Rental car is trashed.

During the next 48 hours, they have 11 bear encounters and leave the cabin early for a hotel.

Somehow, he cleans up the bear poop, buys a carpet cleaner, a gallon of Febreeze, glues the claw marks up and returns the rental car and they don't notice.

He said the trip was awful, but I told his 11 year old son .. dude, you'll win the day when the teacher asks "so, what did everyone do this summer?"




Old man taught da 11 year old was havin' sex in da car? Only happens wit folks from the Bay. Solid man, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 03, 2017, 01:21:24 PM
Old man taught da 11 year old was havin' sex in da car? Only happens wit folks from the Bay. Solid man, hey?

Nowhere remotely does the story indicate he thought it was his kid in the car. This is neither topical nor amusing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 03, 2017, 01:51:18 PM
Reminds me of the time I returned a rental car with a cracked windshield and a flat tire.  Got a demand letter, so I turned it over to my credit card company.  Credit card insurer offered them about 50% of their initial demand and told them to pound sand on the rest.  I was positive the rental company was going to come after me for the remainder, but they let it go.  A few years later, I was recalling the story with fellow business travelers at an airport roundtable (by which I mean the table on which we were setting our beers was round) and one guy said that most airport rental locations that are doing 100's of rentals/day won't even bother to document any damage on a return unless it's blatantly obvious mostly because it's a waste of employee time.  Which makes the whole car rental insurance thing sound like a scam: they would rather deal with damage internally and get the car back into operation instead of having to subrogate or chase down (i.e. risk losing) a customer... so in the process if they can get the customer to pay a few extra bucks for the "insurance" up front, gravy!

Any former Enterprise branch managers here wish to confirm/deny this?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 03, 2017, 01:52:02 PM
Are we certain the bear didn't to the teenagers first?

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/4891897/do-you-need-assistance-o.gif)

One of my favorite movie lines. "Bear f**ker! Do you need assistance?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 03, 2017, 02:04:22 PM
I once hit a bird on my way back to the airport in a rental car.  Didn't realize until the agent looked it over that it broke the plastic grill of the car and was still stuck there.  He yanked it out and gave me my receipt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 03, 2017, 03:04:47 PM
So, if a bear shyts in the woods, everyone notices but Avis?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2017, 03:09:33 PM
I'm always amazed that rental car agencies can find buyers for their used cars.  I guess if you price 'em low enough, but still....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 03, 2017, 03:29:30 PM
Reminds me of the time I returned a rental car with a cracked windshield and a flat tire.  Got a demand letter, so I turned it over to my credit card company.  Credit card insurer offered them about 50% of their initial demand and told them to pound sand on the rest.  I was positive the rental company was going to come after me for the remainder, but they let it go.  A few years later, I was recalling the story with fellow business travelers at an airport roundtable (by which I mean the table on which we were setting our beers was round) and one guy said that most airport rental locations that are doing 100's of rentals/day won't even bother to document any damage on a return unless it's blatantly obvious mostly because it's a waste of employee time.  Which makes the whole car rental insurance thing sound like a scam: they would rather deal with damage internally and get the car back into operation instead of having to subrogate or chase down (i.e. risk losing) a customer... so in the process if they can get the customer to pay a few extra bucks for the "insurance" up front, gravy!

Any former Enterprise branch managers here wish to confirm/deny this?

Worst business trip ever for me, was maybe 8 years back in Fremont, CA.  My first rental car got a flat tire, so I put the donut on it and brought it back to the rental place and got a replacement.  A day or two later, somebody smashed into rental car number 2 from behind while it was parked in the hotel parking lot overnight.  So it was towed back to the rental car place.  All they had left was a minivan, which was rental car 3.  A couple days later, after working my 10th or 11th straight 14 hour day, some of my co-workers say to me, "CTWarrior, you have to come to dinner with us because you're going to lose it if you don't."  I have a minivan, with tinted windows, so I hide my PC under the back seat, which is the best I can do to hide it without a trunk.  After dinner, I come back out, and when I get to the van, I see broken glass.  In about 3 seconds I have the following realizations. 

Hey, I don't remember broken glass when I pulled in.
Oh crap, that's my rental van window that was smashed.
Oh s**t, my PC is gone.

FWIW, two other consultants I was working with also had their PCs stolen from their car that same night, including one who lost his passport and was planning on a business trip to Europe a day or two later. 

So, two young parking lot security knuckleheads come see me at my car, and one of them says, "Oh man, this keeps happening!" 

After a 5 minute conversation with these guys where they explain this has happened several times in the past month, I am getting angrier and angrier because as we talk it becomes apparent that they haven't posted any warning or beefed up security or pretty much done anything to stop the problem.  So finally I I say, "Well, are you going to call the police?"

"No man, they won't come for this."

"Why not?"

"No one is immediate danger.  You gotta report it on their website."

To which I say, infuriated, "I can't report it on the f***ing website, because they stole my f***ing computer!"

It was especially annoying because I am a moron I had just backed up the PC and the back up drive was in my computer case.  So I lost the friggin' back up, too.  No incidents with the fourth car, at least.

At various times during that same 3 week trip, I had to evacuate the office because of a fire, whereupon I was pelted in a hailstorm, and had to evacuate the office on two other occasions for earthquakes, had the Fremont Police bang on my hotel door at 3 in the morning to interview me because there was an alleged rape in the room next to mine, and about a dozen work-related things that went haywire.

People at work still joke about threatening to send me back to Fremont if I don't do this or that, even though we sold the site within a year of completing the project for them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 03, 2017, 04:21:14 PM
Worst business trip ever for me, was maybe 8 years back in Fremont, CA...

That was hilarious and brutal. Thanks for sharing, and sorry you had to suffer through that week.  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 03, 2017, 04:53:46 PM
Great story Rocky.

Side note: Cuba is great. Felt safer there than I did in Jamaica or in dominican. That said it's definitely not resort style vacation.

What's everyone drinking tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 03, 2017, 05:10:50 PM
Great story Rocky.

Side note: Cuba is great. Felt safer there than I did in Jamaica or in dominican. That said it's definitely not resort style vacation.

What's everyone drinking tonight.

You know what?  Good idea.  A cocktail might be a good idea this evening.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 03, 2017, 06:11:52 PM
Great story Rocky.

Side note: Cuba is great. Felt safer there than I did in Jamaica or in dominican. That said it's definitely not resort style vacation.

What's everyone drinking tonight.

Mulligan.  Local micro brew.  Thursday is the department happy hour
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 03, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Nothing for me.  Doing the Whole30.  Day 4.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2017, 06:19:17 PM
Milk. Fookin' pharmaceutical industry is killing me: "Do not take with alcohol."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 03, 2017, 06:20:04 PM
Milk. Fookin' pharmaceutical industry is killing me: "Do not take with alcohol."

Are they good drugs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 03, 2017, 06:24:08 PM
You know what?  Good idea.  A cocktail might be a good idea this evening.

Can you at least wait until I get home, I am stuck on a stopped, completely full train (including standers), and the air conditioning is not working.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 03, 2017, 06:27:03 PM
Anyone had the mystery Manhattan at the Lake Elmo Inn?  They are out of this world.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 03, 2017, 06:56:12 PM
Can you at least wait until I get home, I am stuck on a stopped, completely full train (including sanders, and the air conditioning is not working.

Metrapalooza too.  Have Glow make you a double.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 03, 2017, 07:49:53 PM
What's everyone drinking tonight.

Milk with dinner, but switching to water for the rest of the night. They tend to frown on me having anything stronger at work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2017, 08:11:41 PM
Are they good drugs?

Jury's still out....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 03, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
Jury's still out....

Still drippin' and itchin', eh???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 03, 2017, 08:16:19 PM
Milk. Fookin' pharmaceutical industry is killing me: "Do not take with alcohol."

Not a Brett Favre fan, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2017, 09:14:23 PM
Still drippin' and itchin', eh???

 ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 04, 2017, 09:56:11 AM
What in holy hell.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/03/should-you-seal-your-penis-shut-jiftip-sticker-during-sex-its-risky-doctor-says/535588001/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 04, 2017, 10:19:07 AM
What in holy hell.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/03/should-you-seal-your-penis-shut-jiftip-sticker-during-sex-its-risky-doctor-says/535588001/

So essentially this is a product trying to market itself as pleasurable birth control but by its own disclaimer doesn't actually prevent pregnancy. This seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 04, 2017, 10:55:48 AM
So essentially this is a product trying to market itself as pleasurable birth control but by its own disclaimer doesn't actually prevent pregnancy. This seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

I'd give it a whirl.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 04, 2017, 11:05:15 AM
I'd give it a whirl.

The lawsuit or the urethra sticker?

Also, I think this belongs in the doom thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 04, 2017, 01:37:23 PM
Typing from Savannah, GA. 
A go figure for MUScoop.  On the way down yesterday while driving the half hour before and after Fayetteville, NC, I spotted 5+ billboards with Marcus Leomonis and ads for The Profit. Must be popular there?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 04, 2017, 02:17:28 PM
Typing from Savannah, GA. 
A go figure for MUScoop.  On the way down yesterday while driving the half hour before and after Fayetteville, NC, I spotted 5+ billboards with Marcus Leomonis and ads for The Profit. Must be popular there?

He is on the side of the city buses in Chicago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 04, 2017, 02:19:48 PM
For creating such an amazing thread, I'm surprised by how little Tower has posted on here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 04, 2017, 02:21:24 PM
Typing from Savannah, GA. 
A go figure for MUScoop.  On the way down yesterday while driving the half hour before and after Fayetteville, NC, I spotted 5+ billboards with Marcus Leomonis and ads for The Profit. Must be popular there?
Has become very very popular on national TV and it is even on the international version of the History channel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 04, 2017, 02:25:05 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 04, 2017, 02:36:19 PM
NM

That's what I'm talkin about.  +1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 04, 2017, 02:50:08 PM
For creating such an amazing thread, I'm surprised by how little Tower has posted on here.
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on August 04, 2017, 03:24:16 PM
You know what?  Good idea.  A cocktail might be a good idea this evening.

This is the greatest cocktail book I have ever read. I have given it away as a gift multiple times, and my copy is dog-eared and well loved. It's my cocktail Bible.

https://www.amazon.com/12-Bottle-Bar-Bottles-Cocktails/dp/076117494X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501877383&sr=8-1&keywords=12+bottle+bar

No, you don't need to start with all twelve bottles, nor limit yourself to 12. Pick your favorite booze and then try a drink that's either sweet, sour, or strong. Expand from there.

PS - Among our friends, I am known for making punch and bringing it to parties. A quality punch is phenomenal for a social gathering, and I'm not talking about the kind of garbage wop we used to drink back in the day. The book is worth it for the punch recipes alone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 04, 2017, 03:45:39 PM
Typing from Savannah, GA. 
A go figure for MUScoop.  On the way down yesterday while driving the half hour before and after Fayetteville, NC, I spotted 5+ billboards with Marcus Leomonis and ads for The Profit. Must be popular there?

Love Savannah. We got married there. Highly recommend Moon River for beers and Vic's for dinner. Check out the Squares and Forsyth Park. Lots of good photo ops.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 04, 2017, 05:13:15 PM
What in holy hell.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/03/should-you-seal-your-penis-shut-jiftip-sticker-during-sex-its-risky-doctor-says/535588001/
I like the value pack from Costco .  They have multiple varieties .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 04, 2017, 05:45:09 PM
Love Savannah. We got married there. Highly recommend Moon River for beers and Vic's for dinner. Check out the Squares and Forsyth Park. Lots of good photo ops.

It's my 4th visit here in the last 6 years. Moon River is fantastic.  Dinner is always at The Pirates House.. The house its in is written into Treasure Island by RLS.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on August 05, 2017, 09:10:06 PM
(https://pics.me.me/never-mind-me-imiust-here-to-read-the-comments-memes-14164968.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 06, 2017, 06:19:59 PM
Ran the rug doctor today for 5 hours.  Always amazed at the crap that comes out of the carpets.  Yuk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2017, 06:37:59 PM
Ran the rug doctor today for 5 hours.  Always amazed at the crap that comes out of the carpets.  Yuk.

Yep.   

My wife likes to clean floors, rugs and such a lot, so we have our own home machine. Even with frequent cleaning of carpets that look clean to me, the water gets disgusting pretty fast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 06, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
Yep.   

My wife likes to clean floors, rugs and such a lot, so we have our own home machine. Even with frequent cleaning of carpets that look clean to me, the water gets disgusting pretty fast.

We have a home machine, but I try to avoid using rug shampoo, because any detergent left in the carpet actually attracts dirt.  I use 1 cup of white vinegar per gallon of water.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 06, 2017, 07:42:04 PM
Don't y'all just leave it for da cleanin' help ta due, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2017, 08:23:28 PM
We have a home machine, but I try to avoid using rug shampoo, because any detergent left in the carpet actually attracts dirt.  I use 1 cup of white vinegar per gallon of water.

Yep, my wife does that too.  Sometimes she'll even use just water and still get a bunch of gunk out.

About the only time she uses any sort of shampoo is when there's a stain that won't come out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 06, 2017, 08:55:27 PM
We've got the home machine too.

Vinegar, eh.  Does your house smell like salad?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 06, 2017, 08:58:12 PM
Ever have the machine dispense from the bottom when using the hand arrachment?  Couldn't figure that out....happened twice when doing the steps.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 06, 2017, 09:09:40 PM
Ever have the machine dispense from the bottom when using the hand arrachment?  Couldn't figure that out....happened twice when doing the steps.

Our vacuum cleaner is like that. I swear there's no good way to remove the disposal canister because it opens upside down. I have to take it outside to change it, and even then end up with a pile of hair and dust all over the deck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2017, 09:54:37 PM
We've got the home machine too.

Vinegar, eh.  Does your house smell like salad?

What is this salad of which you speak?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 06, 2017, 10:36:33 PM
We'll let 'never answer that one. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 07, 2017, 01:41:12 AM
Yep.   

My wife likes to clean floors, rugs and such a lot, so we have our own home machine. Even with frequent cleaning of carpets that look clean to me, the water gets disgusting pretty fast.

This is why Japanese remove their shoes at the door.

White people are disgusting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 07, 2017, 07:02:21 AM
We've got the home machine too.

Vinegar, eh.  Does your house smell like salad?

For a couple of hours after the cleaning, it does, but not after the carpet is completely dry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2017, 07:30:05 AM
This is why Japanese remove their shoes at the door.

White people are disgusting.

We always remove our shoes at the door... and we aren't Japanese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on August 07, 2017, 07:37:56 AM
We always remove our shoes at the door... and we aren't Japanese.

You misunderstood, Keefe is saying that you become Japanese when you remove your shoes at the door.

Need to put your shoes back on?  Prepare to be a dirty white person again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2017, 08:32:07 AM
You misunderstood, Keefe is saying that your become Japanese when you remove your shoes at the door.

Need to put your shoes back on?  Prepare to be a dirty white person again.

ありがとう
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on August 07, 2017, 09:41:59 AM
ありがとう


あなたは素敵なつま先を持っている
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 07, 2017, 10:29:20 AM

あなたは素敵なつま先を持っている

Speaking of Japanese, anyone try these new Ramen places popping up all over Milwaukee?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 07, 2017, 10:45:03 AM
We always remove our shoes at the door... and we aren't Japanese.

dog relieves himself
gaijin saunters down the road
brown stain on carpet
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on August 07, 2017, 10:51:07 AM
Speaking of Japanese, anyone try these new Ramen places popping up all over Milwaukee?

Tochi was very good when it was in Shorewood, I assume the quality remains at their new location if anyone wants to trek to West Bend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 07, 2017, 10:59:48 AM
Speaking of Japanese, anyone try these new Ramen places popping up all over Milwaukee?

The inventor of instant ramen was Momofuku Ando. I made a pilgrimage to an Osaka museum dedicated to his greatness.

http://heavy.com/news/2015/03/momofuku-ando-instant-ramen-cup-noodles-inventor-japan-taiwan-nissan-foods-google-doodle/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 07, 2017, 11:55:02 AM
There are only five things a good Wingman should ever say:

1. Winchester 
2. Bingo
3. Lead you’re on fire
4. I'll buy this round
5. I’ll take the fat one
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2017, 12:38:32 PM
My daughter survived college on instant ramen and bubble tea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 07, 2017, 03:12:46 PM
There are only five things a good Wingman should ever say:

5. I’ll take the fat one

I hope you're not smoking those blunts in the cockpit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: avid1010 on August 07, 2017, 03:51:25 PM
Tochi was very good when it was in Shorewood, I assume the quality remains at their new location if anyone wants to trek to West Bend.
i loved their shorewood location...west bend still very good.

late night ramen at ardent...now red light ramen....also very good.

not like the ramen we lived on in college.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 07, 2017, 05:32:56 PM
The closest Arby's is just 10 minutes from my house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 07, 2017, 05:41:50 PM
The closest Arby's is just 10 minutes from my house.

I honestly laughed out loud.

Believed it or not, Arby's used to cut the meat for their sandwiches off of an actual roast round of beef! One of only a precious few things that actually were better back in the day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 07, 2017, 06:30:52 PM
What's up this weekend? Pissing away the few precious moments you have left? You'll never be this young again. Piss that youth away at Arbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 07, 2017, 06:41:28 PM
I honestly laughed out loud.

Believed it or not, Arby's used to cut the meat for their sandwiches off of an actual roast round of beef! One of only a precious few things that actually were better back in the day.
Arby's horsey sauce made it one heck off a sandwich
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on August 07, 2017, 06:48:59 PM
We sold our house and we're moving 1000 miles away next week. I don't know where we're going to live, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 07, 2017, 06:53:33 PM
We sold our house and we're moving 1000 miles away next week. I don't know where we're going to live, though.

To assist in your search for a new home http://locations.arbys.com/search.html (http://locations.arbys.com/search.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 07, 2017, 08:08:52 PM
To assist in your search for a new home http://locations.arbys.com/search.html (http://locations.arbys.com/search.html)

You won.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 07, 2017, 08:15:50 PM
I've always felt the student section should mix it up a little.
Every once in a while, change the chant to "We Have... (clap clap) The Meats"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2017, 08:22:02 PM
We sold our house and we're moving 1000 miles away next week. I don't know where we're going to live, though.

So you're just driving 1000 miles in some random direction and seeing where you end up?  Bold move, Cotton.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 07, 2017, 08:32:55 PM
The kicker is, he's moving 1000 miles further away from Marquette.    I've been trying to explain how he's dooming his family and children, but he's resisting my wisdom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 07, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
We sold our house and we're moving 1000 miles away next week. I don't know where we're going to live, though.

Boise is nice this time of year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on August 07, 2017, 09:00:41 PM
The kicker is, he's moving 1000 miles further away from Marquette.    I've been trying to explain how he's dooming his family and children, but he's resisting my wisdom.

That does improve his chances of being at an MU tournament game. Even if we are a high seed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 07, 2017, 09:23:55 PM
(http://www.inpapasbasement.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Simpsons-Eat-At-Arbys.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2017, 09:25:23 PM
Boise is nice this time of year.

Really enjoyed Boise for the tournament a few years back. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 07, 2017, 09:25:57 PM
That does improve his chances of being at an MU tournament game. Even if we are a high seed.

Will he get to see The Legend coach in person???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 07, 2017, 09:30:04 PM
Really enjoyed Boise for the tournament a few years back. 

Well, yeah.


(http://i.imgur.com/DhXTpzW.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2017, 09:46:58 PM
Well, yeah.


(http://i.imgur.com/DhXTpzW.jpg)

An Arby's on Milwaukee Street?  It's destiny!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 07, 2017, 11:37:40 PM
Really enjoyed Boise for the tournament a few years back.

So did I. Surprisingly nice city.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 08, 2017, 01:48:19 AM
So you're just driving 1000 miles in some random direction and seeing where you end up?  Bold move, Cotton.

Sugar is a man driven by analytics. Pokémon Go was his go to decision point, I am sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on August 08, 2017, 07:28:49 AM
The kicker is, he's moving 1000 miles further away from Marquette.    I've been trying to explain how he's dooming his family and children, but he's resisting my wisdom.

Farther is an indication of distance. Further is used for... not distance (I think).

Example: We are moving 1000 miles farther from Marquette. We're moving the family further into doom.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3og0IMJcSI8p6hYQXS/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 08, 2017, 09:34:06 AM
Farther is an indication of distance. Further is used for... not distance (I think).

Example: We are moving 1000 miles farther from Marquette. We're moving the family further into doom.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3og0IMJcSI8p6hYQXS/giphy.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/v/5cuzj7i1Whs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 08, 2017, 10:31:39 AM
A cow is a biological machine invented by humans to turn grass into steak.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: leever on August 08, 2017, 10:44:57 AM
My dyslectic friend went to the Brewers game to buy a hot god
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 08, 2017, 11:23:06 AM
My dyslectic friend went to the Brewers game to buy a hot god

A dyslexic atheist with insomnia stays up all night wondering if there is a dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 08, 2017, 12:22:47 PM
A cow is a biological machine invented by humans to turn grass into steak.

Whoa there, tiger.
Anyone who quotes my man Neil must attribute!

(https://media.giphy.com/media/10JDn0oEPKp6da/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 08, 2017, 02:34:05 PM
Stan - Gran Cayman. Suspecious I say...
https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/894992193731035137
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2017, 04:48:14 PM
Stan - Gran Cayman. Suspecious I say...
https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/894992193731035137

Probably making a withdrawal from that secret offshore account to build the new on-campus arena.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 08, 2017, 05:17:48 PM
Stan - Gran Cayman. Suspecious I say...
https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/894992193731035137


Ah...the "Joey Trip"
Title: Re: NM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on August 09, 2017, 08:03:04 AM
Warriorchick provides an excellent reminder of why I no longer use Facebook.

The only thing I miss are the birthday notifications.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Golden Avalanche on August 09, 2017, 09:08:57 AM
Facebook is simply a mirror reflecting the human toxicity in your life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 09, 2017, 10:11:49 AM
Facebook is simply conceit expressed by 0's and 1's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 09, 2017, 10:40:50 AM
Facebook is ubiquitous, but has a reputation for low-quality content. It's become the Walmart of social media.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2017, 10:45:41 AM
Facebook is ubiquitous, but has a reputation for low-quality content. It's become the Walmart of social media.

So what is the Neiman Marcus of social media?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on August 09, 2017, 10:55:46 AM
So what is the Neiman Marcus of social media?

Scoop, duh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 09, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
So what is the Neiman Marcus of social media?

Reddit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 09, 2017, 11:06:37 AM
Scoop, duh

Yah, duh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2017, 11:09:32 AM
Scoop, duh

As much as I love it, Scoop is more the Buck Bradley's of social media.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2017, 11:57:38 AM
 Complete this sentence:

"Twitter is the ________ of social media."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 09, 2017, 12:04:47 PM
Had a darned good apple today for lunch....Pink Lady.  Right up there with the Honeycrisp.  Not nearly as expensive too!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 09, 2017, 12:21:48 PM
I'm down wit pink ladies, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 09, 2017, 12:23:47 PM
Complete this sentence:

"Twitter is the ________ of social media."

4ever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 09, 2017, 12:34:17 PM
I'm down wit pink ladies, hey?

Right on que
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2017, 12:58:48 PM
4ever

I see what you did there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 09, 2017, 01:48:05 PM
Had a darned good apple today for lunch....Pink Lady.  Right up there with the Honeycrisp. 
Blasphemy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 09, 2017, 02:04:54 PM
Complete this sentence:

"Twitter is the ________ of social media."

twitter
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Osiris on August 09, 2017, 02:08:38 PM
Blasphemy
Agreed.  A pink lady is similar to a honey crisp in the same way that a sirloin is similar to a Japanese wagyu ribeye.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 09, 2017, 02:11:35 PM
Had a darned good apple today for lunch....Pink Lady.  Right up there with the Honeycrisp.  Not nearly as expensive too!

Waiting for the SweeTangos to come out.  Pricey, but exceptional.  Another University of Minnesota creation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 09, 2017, 02:46:02 PM
Royal Gala or GTFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2017, 07:13:40 PM
Honeycrisp.  Not even close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 09, 2017, 09:10:22 PM
Ride or die Honeycrisp.

Pink lady is super crunchy and delicious though. It's the perfect non honeycrisp apple. Especially if you don't wanna pay the $3 per lb for honeycrisp.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 09, 2017, 09:11:36 PM
In other news I just cut a bunch of Jalapeños and scratched the inside of my nose... so the next 30-45 min should be a great time.  :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 09, 2017, 09:16:48 PM
Ride or die Honeycrisp.

Pink lady is super crunchy and delicious though. It's the perfect non honeycrisp apple. Especially if you don't wanna pay the $3 per lb for honeycrisp.

Ding ding ding
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2017, 09:23:55 PM
Ding ding ding

Jonagold or GTFO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2017, 09:24:36 PM
In other news I just cut a bunch of Jalapeños and scratched the inside of my nose... so the next 30-45 min should be a great time.  :o

Just be glad you didn't rub your eyes too....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 09, 2017, 09:26:31 PM
Just be glad you didn't rub your eyes too....

Or take a leak.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 09, 2017, 09:26:48 PM
Just be glad you didn't rub your eyes too....

Or scratch yourself, ask DUNKS about it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 09, 2017, 09:37:42 PM
Don't sleep on Jazz apples!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 09, 2017, 09:38:55 PM
About this Dark Web thingee...JayBee will you be covering this in the alt media "Late Night Hoops"?  Is this just a marketing ploy?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4207316/chloe-ayling-model-kidnap-italy-black-death-dark-web/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2017, 09:54:09 PM
The apple debate reminds me of a German foreign exchange student who stayed with us several years ago.   When we took her to our local apple orchard in the fall, she was amazed with the apple selection.  We asked which kind they had back home, and she answered "red and green."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 09, 2017, 09:58:40 PM
The apple debate reminds me of a German foreign exchange student who stayed with us several years ago.   When we took her to our local apple orchard in the fall, she was amazed with the apple selection.  We asked which kind they had back home, and she answered "red and green."
That is because Germans only see things as black or white.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 09, 2017, 10:22:39 PM
That is because Germans only see things as black or white.

Haha good grief
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 10, 2017, 07:23:24 AM
I hope we can all agree that Red Delicious are the worst. Who buys those tasteless things?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 10, 2017, 07:26:50 AM
In other news I just cut a bunch of Jalapeños and scratched the inside of my nose... so the next 30-45 min should be a great time.  :o



Just don't scratch yo vertical smile. Wood be lots worse, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 10, 2017, 07:55:07 AM
I hope we can all agree that Red Delicious are the worst. Who buys those tasteless things?

Yep. Growing up, I thought that was the only variety of red apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 10, 2017, 08:20:33 AM
I hope we can all agree that Red Delicious are the worst. Who buys those tasteless things?

Yep. Balls of Styrofoam with a red peel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 10, 2017, 08:22:46 AM
Yep. Balls of Styrofoam with a red peel.

A number years ago a neighbor and I took our kids apple picking and as soon as we got there, she wanted to head straight to the Red Delicious section of the orchard.

I was like, "I'm sorry, we can't be friends anymore."`
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on August 10, 2017, 08:37:13 AM
My favorite apple is AAPL, which continues to perform well for many Scoopers except one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 10, 2017, 08:57:15 AM
In other news I just cut a bunch of Jalapeños and scratched the inside of my nose... so the next 30-45 min should be a great time.  :o
Just be glad you didn't rub your eyes too....
Or take a leak.
Or scratch yourself, ask DUNKS about it.

Come on - it's just a jalapeño not a habanero or ghost pepper
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on August 10, 2017, 09:10:46 AM
That is because Germans only see things as black or white.

I thought this was interesting. For the record, I also do not think Germans are funny. (HT: Marginal Revolution)

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20170802-why-people-think-germans-arent-funny

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 10, 2017, 09:21:47 AM
Don't sleep on Jazz apples!
Oh please.  Might as well tuck into a pile of mushy Macintosh's while you're at it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 10, 2017, 09:42:25 AM
Oh please.  Might as well tuck into a pile of mushy Macintosh's while you're at it.

If you don't know anything about apples, just say so.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 10, 2017, 09:48:34 AM

Thank God, finally comparing Apples to Apples.  So refreshing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 10, 2017, 11:08:16 AM
I hope we can all agree that Red Delicious are the worst. Who buys those tasteless things?

People who make fruit baskets.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 10, 2017, 11:10:10 AM
Oh please.  Might as well tuck into a pile of mushy Macintosh's while you're at it.

I love McIntoshs early in the season if you can get them with a firmer skin.  Otherwise I go with the tartness of a Granny Smith.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on August 10, 2017, 12:14:35 PM
Thank God, finally comparing Apples to Apples.  So refreshing.
Honestly, I almost spit part of the bite of a golden delicious apple on my desk when I read this.  That is not a joke.  I was eating an apple while reading about people's favorite apples... Good Lord, how has my life come to this point?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: copious1218 on August 10, 2017, 12:19:43 PM
No love for galas?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on August 10, 2017, 12:38:46 PM
Honeycrisp is the only apple worth eating in it's unprepared state.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 10, 2017, 12:47:21 PM
Recommended: Apple Cider Donuts

http://www.coldhollow.com/about/

Bonus:  The Ben & Jerry's factory is just down the road
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Windyplayer on August 10, 2017, 12:53:43 PM
Honeycrisp is the only apple worth eating in it's unprepared state.
They're good, but not THAT good -- too expensive! My wife begs the differ so naturally we only buy them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 10, 2017, 01:03:12 PM
They're good, but not THAT good -- too expensive! My wife begs the differ so naturally we only buy them.

Agreed.  They're really good but I wait for them to go on sale.  Same with Jazz apples.

Pink ladies, Gala, and Fuji are all great apples at about half the price. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on August 10, 2017, 01:09:18 PM
Fuji all day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 10, 2017, 01:22:13 PM


After years of eating Chicago Taffy Apples I have become a Granny Smith addict. It just makes my face hurt as well as the Lip Smacking Favor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 10, 2017, 01:31:56 PM

After years of eating Chicago Taffy Apples I have become a Granny Smith addict. It just makes my face hurt as well as the Lip Smacking Favor.

Ahh, the good old Taffy Apple sale at school. Nothing beat the Affy Tapple brand.

Speaking of things that are sour, anybody remember War Heads?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 10, 2017, 01:35:15 PM
Agreed.  They're really good but I wait for them to go on sale.  Same with Jazz apples.

Pink ladies, Gala, and Fuji are all great apples at about half the price.

Ding ding ding!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 10, 2017, 01:40:10 PM
So, today for lunch got some chicken to go from Cub foods. Got their grilled 10 piece and split it with some one and had left overs. It's basically oven baked chicken...no breading and good spice mix on the skin.  $6.99, and it was delicious!  Hell of a deal.  Screw the Colonel.

What did you have for lunch?????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 10, 2017, 01:41:13 PM
Ahh, the good old Taffy Apple sale at school. Nothing beat the Affy Tapple brand.

Speaking of things that are sour, anybody remember War Heads?

Hell, I am old enough to remember when penny candy actually cost a penny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 10, 2017, 01:58:30 PM
While any right minded person acknowledges the honeycrisp as superior to all other apples, the Braeburn is obviously the next best alternative.  Obviously.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 10, 2017, 02:13:36 PM
Thank God, finally comparing Apples to Apples.  So refreshing.

I don't know, some of it is comparing apples to Apple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 10, 2017, 02:26:04 PM
No love for galas?

I'm with you

Royal Gala or GTFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 10, 2017, 02:27:58 PM
While any right minded person acknowledges the honeycrisp as superior to all other apples, the Braeburn is obviously the next best alternative.  Obviously.

So you like Braeburn but not Jazz apples?  If you do, I find that a bit surprising since a Jazz apple is a cross between Braeburn and Gala. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 10, 2017, 02:46:35 PM
So you like Braeburn but not Jazz apples?  If you do, I find that a bit surprising since a Jazz apple is a cross between Braeburn and Gala.
My response to you was heavily in invisible teal.  But I did like your comeback.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 10, 2017, 03:11:15 PM
I don't know, some of it is comparing apples to Apple.

I Bow to you.  can't argue that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 10, 2017, 03:52:59 PM
All this talk about apples has me wanting an apple pie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: copious1218 on August 10, 2017, 03:57:02 PM
I'm with you

Mea cupla.  I can't believe I read through this thread so quickly I missed your support for Galas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on August 10, 2017, 04:53:57 PM
I hope we can all agree that Red Delicious are the worst. Who buys those tasteless things?

Manzana Pinata...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 10, 2017, 05:05:02 PM
All this talk about apples has me wanting an apple pie.

Warm apple pie....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 10, 2017, 05:13:47 PM
Warm apple pie....

Easy there Jim...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 10, 2017, 05:43:49 PM
Easy there Jim...

Ever since I first watched that movie I have wondered how many people decided to try that after watching the movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 10, 2017, 05:48:39 PM
Ever since I first watched that movie I have wondered how many people decided to try that after watching the movie.

If you want a truly authentic experience, I hear that the pie was from Costco.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 10, 2017, 06:18:20 PM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 10, 2017, 08:29:41 PM
Coach K now officially to have knee surgery. Let the rumors begin.
https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/895733287737577472
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 10, 2017, 08:44:12 PM
Warm apple pie....

(http://blog.hwtm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hotapplepie_cider.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on August 11, 2017, 03:34:05 AM
Coach K now officially to have knee surgery. Let the rumors begin.
https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/895733287737577472

Doesn't he usually wait until his team is struggling to have surgery?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 11, 2017, 06:54:37 AM
Rockin' the Pink Lady in my lunch box today.

Easy, 'Never.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 11, 2017, 07:19:53 AM
Doesn't he usually wait until his team is struggling to have surgery?

Maybe the first three practices weren't going well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 11, 2017, 07:27:40 AM
Rockin' the Pink Lady in my lunch box today.

Easy, 'Never.



Can I Venmo a few bucks to ya so you can get a paleo lunch, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 11, 2017, 07:29:22 AM
VENMO?  Gosh dang Hipsters...

Going trap shooting this morning. Pretty exciting stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2017, 12:56:40 PM
VENMO?  Gosh dang Hipsters...

Going trap shooting this morning. Pretty exciting stuff.

So did ya kill any traps?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 11, 2017, 01:18:21 PM
So did ya kill any traps?

Killed 76% of the fake trap pigeons.if they were red Delicious apples I woulda killed 100% of them. Those filthy disgusting apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on August 11, 2017, 01:36:29 PM
Killed 76% of the fake trap pigeons.if they were red Delicious apples I woulda killed 100% of them. Those filthy disgusting apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2017, 01:53:03 PM
Whoever named the red delicious apple had a flair for the ironic....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 11, 2017, 02:42:36 PM
Whoever named the red delicious apple had a flair for the ironic....

Well, they were half right....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 11, 2017, 02:50:07 PM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 11, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
"The Awful Reign of the Red Delicious"

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/

"His words contain the paradox of the Red Delicious: alluring yet undesirable, the most produced and arguably the least popular apple in the United States. It lurks in desolation. Bumped around the bottom of lunch bags as schoolchildren rummage for chips or shrink-wrapped Rice Krispies treats. Waiting by the last bruised banana in a roadside gas station, the only produce for miles. Left untouched on hospital trays, forlorn in the fruit bowl at hotel breakfast buffets, bereft in nests of gift-basket raffia."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 11, 2017, 03:20:00 PM
"The Awful Reign of the Red Delicious"

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEeFNvvR-ng (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEeFNvvR-ng)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 11, 2017, 04:07:51 PM
Killed 76% of the fake trap pigeons.if they were red Delicious apples I woulda killed 100% of them. Those filthy disgusting apples.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Laughter is the best medicine. Scoop is often funnier than insightful. This takes the apple cheese cake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 11, 2017, 05:42:24 PM
Speaking of ciders (Redd's Apple), let's get to the core to the of issue: Week day drinking, yeah or nay?

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/drinking-alcoholism-study-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2017, 09:26:58 PM
"The Awful Reign of the Red Delicious"

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/

"His words contain the paradox of the Red Delicious: alluring yet undesirable, the most produced and arguably the least popular apple in the United States. It lurks in desolation. Bumped around the bottom of lunch bags as schoolchildren rummage for chips or shrink-wrapped Rice Krispies treats. Waiting by the last bruised banana in a roadside gas station, the only produce for miles. Left untouched on hospital trays, forlorn in the fruit bowl at hotel breakfast buffets, bereft in nests of gift-basket raffia."

And it seems whenever you find fruit in an airport, it's a red delicious apple....   :'(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Osiris on August 11, 2017, 10:11:48 PM
Speaking of ciders (Redd's Apple), let's get to the core to the of issue: Week day drinking, yeah or nay?

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/drinking-alcoholism-study-trnd/index.html

Perhaps, but the story fails to tell you how many are thriving.

Crispin is the only cider I've found that doesn't lead to gut-rot.  Has more of a wine profile than the others which I find way too sugary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 11, 2017, 10:24:54 PM
Perhaps, but the story fails to tell you how many are thriving.

Crispin is the only cider I've found that doesn't lead to gut-rot.  Has more of a wine profile than the others which I find way too sugary.

I'm a huge cider drinker... Fun fact: Ciders are technically a wine because it is made from a fruit. So you're not wrong, it definitely has a wine profile!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 11, 2017, 10:33:27 PM
Perhaps, but the story fails to tell you how many are thriving.

Crispin is the only cider I've found that doesn't lead to gut-rot.  Has more of a wine profile than the others which I find way too sugary.

Big fan of the Crispin Pear Cider.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Osiris on August 11, 2017, 11:14:13 PM
Big fan of the Crispin Pear Cider.

Agreed.  I find Pacific Pear and Brut to be their best offerings.   Not to diminish their Honey Crisp given that its namesake is the king of all apples to those who aren't damned.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on August 12, 2017, 08:52:16 AM
While at the store this morning buying Braeburn apples, I saw a product called a Grapple.  It is billed as a grape flavored apple.

It sounds undesirable to me.  Any experience out there?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 12, 2017, 01:36:38 PM
While at the store this morning buying Braeburn apples, I saw a product called a Grapple.  It is billed as a grape flavored apple.

It sounds undesirable to me.  Any experience out there?

Sounds kinda strange.  If I want something that tastes like grapes...I usually buy grapes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 12, 2017, 02:24:49 PM
While at the store this morning buying Braeburn apples, I saw a product called a Grapple.  It is billed as a grape flavored apple.

It sounds undesirable to me.  Any experience out there?
This sounds similar to the Crapple (cranberry flavored apple) which didn't really take off for some reason...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 12, 2017, 03:01:31 PM
This sounds similar to the Crapple (cranberry flavored apple) which didn't really take off for some reason...

Tasted like crapple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on August 12, 2017, 03:31:42 PM
Tasted like crapple.

I was never a fan of crappie.  Is it the Red Delicious of pan fish?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 12, 2017, 04:57:48 PM
I hope we can all agree that Red Delicious are the worst. Who buys those tasteless things?

Agree. Why do people buy?  Not tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 12, 2017, 05:01:55 PM
Recommended: Apple Cider Donuts

http://www.coldhollow.com/about/

Bonus:  The Ben & Jerry's factory is just down the road

Every orchard in Connecticut has their own version of the apple cider donut.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 12, 2017, 05:24:02 PM
Agree. Why do people buy?  Not tasty.

I think it's two main factors: familiarity and price.

Years ago, there were far fewer varieties available in our local supermarket, but red delicious was always there.  I'm betting that some people just buy them because that's what they know.  Kinda reminds me of my father-in-law, who long claimed to hate many ethnic foods, like Thai and Indian. When I asked him why he hated them his response was something like "I heard they were too spicy." He had obviously never tried either. We took him out to try both, and after initial reluctance, he discovered he likes both.  :)

And cost - at least where I live, other varieties also tend to be pricier. I'm guessing people who look at price above all tend to gravitate toward red delicious.

There are probably a few people who have tried and could afford a number of varieties and actually prefer a red delicious, but I find that hard to fathom…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 12, 2017, 06:41:51 PM
Boone's Farm anyone?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 12, 2017, 06:45:16 PM
Pagan Pink and Purple Jesus, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 13, 2017, 10:05:49 AM
I wish you could record silence and then play it over speakers at full volume to make a room quiet
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 13, 2017, 01:21:30 PM
I wish you could record silence and then play it over speakers at full volume to make a room quiet

But then how would you hear if a tree fell?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 13, 2017, 02:16:10 PM
I am LOCKED and LOADED for the week.

Zesty and tart. Yep, that's me!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 13, 2017, 06:06:05 PM
Fuji all day.

I climbed Mt Fuji. Not that difficult but the sunrise is stunning.

(https://mytokyoguide.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/sept-121.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 13, 2017, 06:11:26 PM
Warm apple pie....

Norske Nook apple pie, evening of course, is best served steaming hot. The aroma alone is enough to lay bare a man's soul.

But the real thrill is sinking one's mouth into that viscous goo. By all that is holy there is nothing as wonderful as hot apple pie served up fresh at the Norske Nook.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 13, 2017, 06:12:43 PM
Screw the Colonel.


WTFO??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 13, 2017, 06:41:48 PM
Boone's Farm anyone?
did drink as a soph in HS
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Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 13, 2017, 07:21:30 PM
Made an apple pie
Apples I used were Fuji
Next up Mt. Fuji
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Post by: keefe on August 14, 2017, 12:35:23 AM
the savory taste
of steaming hot apple pie
sustained the species
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 14, 2017, 01:59:32 PM
did drink as a soph in HS

tickle pink was good going down, but not so good coming back up
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2017, 03:01:30 PM
tickle pink was good going down, but not so good coming back up

Tequila is the worst coming back up.  Had a bad experience decades ago, and still won't touch it if it isn't in a margarita....
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Post by: tower912 on August 14, 2017, 03:04:35 PM
I am that way with Jack.   Bad experience the first time I drank it (doing shots of Jack on St Patrick's day 1985) and now I can't even smell it without it turning my stomach. 
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Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 14, 2017, 03:11:46 PM
Southern Comfort

*shudder*
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Post by: brewcity77 on August 14, 2017, 03:21:13 PM
I am that way with Jack.   Bad experience the first time I drank it (doing shots of Jack on St Patrick's day 1985) and now I can't even smell it without it turning my stomach.

Tequila Rose for me. Was out drinking pretty much everything under the sun one night and finished the evening with a shot of Tequila Rose. It all came back up, and since then, I can't smell it without getting queasy. Same goes for Strawberry Quik, which smells identical. Vile stuff.
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Post by: Herman Cain on August 14, 2017, 03:23:23 PM
the savory taste
of steaming hot apple pie
sustained the species
I prefer chocolate cream pie
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Post by: Loose Cannon on August 15, 2017, 12:07:09 AM



Duke get Richer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 15, 2017, 12:27:48 AM


Duke get Richer.

Their odds on winning the ship just dropped to 3/1.
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Post by: brewcity77 on August 15, 2017, 06:21:06 AM
Their odds on winning the ship just dropped to 3/1.

Any idea what they were before?
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 15, 2017, 09:04:40 AM
Their odds on winning the ship just dropped to 3/1.

Puts a lot of pressure on K's orthopedic surgeon...
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 15, 2017, 09:07:19 AM
In my dream this morning .. I was watching a football game .. the Bears versus someone.

The Bears were up by a point and had the ball with 5 seconds left, all they had to do was kneel down on the ball and it was over .. but their QB was 100 foot tall guy .. it was Bob Newhart. 

I mean, 100 foot tall Bob Newhart is old, but he could just walk to the endzone and score with 11 guys on his legs.  Or kneel down on the ball, either way.

Instead, Bob passes the ball, is intercepted, and the other team scores to win the game.

the end.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 15, 2017, 09:09:14 AM
So this is the new thing huh?  Now not only can players be one-and-done, but now they reclassify, skip summer workouts and join in September.  So Bagley will be on Duke's campus about seven months at most?
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Post by: Loose Cannon on August 15, 2017, 09:18:16 AM
Any idea what they were before?

7/1
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Post by: Herman Cain on August 15, 2017, 09:29:12 AM
In my dream this morning .. I was watching a football game .. the Bears versus someone.

The Bears were up by a point and had the ball with 5 seconds left, all they had to do was kneel down on the ball and it was over .. but their QB was 100 foot tall guy .. it was Bob Newhart. 

I mean, 100 foot tall Bob Newhart is old, but he could just walk to the endzone and score with 11 guys on his legs.  Or kneel down on the ball, either way.

Instead, Bob passes the ball, is intercepted, and the other team scores to win the game.

the end.
The only Bob Newhart related dreams I have are about Suzanne Pleshette.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 15, 2017, 09:43:50 AM
The only Bob Newhart related dreams I have are about Suzanne Pleshette.

She gowne
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 15, 2017, 09:50:06 AM
Stop me if you've heard this one before:

A young, untested D-1 basketball team from Wisconsin heads overseas to play local professional teams. First game, they trail for three quarters and pull it out in the fourth quarter for a 10 point win.  Fans immediately proclaim them an automatic Final Four team for the upcoming season.

Can't help but hope this story has a familiar ending as well.
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Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 15, 2017, 01:05:40 PM
Stop me if you've heard this one before:

A young, untested D-1 basketball team from Wisconsin heads overseas to play local professional teams. First game, they trail for three quarters and pull it out in the fourth quarter for a 10 point win.  Fans immediately proclaim them an automatic Final Four team for the upcoming season.

Can't help but hope this story has a familiar ending as well.

I miss Thomas Bilde.
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Post by: 4everwarriors on August 15, 2017, 05:03:23 PM
Von Trier's circlin' da drain again, ai na?
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 15, 2017, 08:41:24 PM
Von Trier's circlin' da drain again, ai na?

I downed many a Weissbier there back in the day....
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Post by: Herman Cain on August 15, 2017, 08:44:31 PM
I miss Thomas Bilde.
https://twitter.com/bildetv2?lang=en
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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 16, 2017, 01:36:58 PM
I wish I had a Fleet-A-Pita truck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 17, 2017, 05:26:31 AM
In barçelona right now. They have bars with these things called Pinxtos (pinchos) for 1€. Foods that have toothpicks in them and you just grab them as you're hungry and at the end the bartender counts the toothpicks and that's how much you pay. It's fantastic. Why does America not have these?

Aside from the obvious that everyone would eat and then never pay.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 17, 2017, 07:10:57 AM
In barçelona right now. They have bars with these things called Pinxtos (pinchos) for 1€. Foods that have toothpicks in them and you just grab them as you're hungry and at the end the bartender counts the toothpicks and that's how much you pay. It's fantastic. Why does America not have these?

Aside from the obvious that everyone would eat and then never pay.

I believe you answered your own question, my friend.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2017, 08:16:16 AM
I believe you answered your own question, my friend.

Indeed.  We live in the land of dine and dash....
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Post by: warriorchick on August 17, 2017, 08:43:29 AM
Indeed.  We live in the land of dine and dash....

And the land of "If I can get away with it, I will".
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Post by: Benny B on August 17, 2017, 09:16:13 AM
And the land of "If I can get away with it, I will".

God Bless America.  And O.J.
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Post by: keefe on August 17, 2017, 10:39:34 AM
In barçelona right now. They have bars with these things called Pinxtos (pinchos) for 1€. Foods that have toothpicks in them and you just grab them as you're hungry and at the end the bartender counts the toothpicks and that's how much you pay. It's fantastic. Why does America not have these?

Aside from the obvious that everyone would eat and then never pay.

There is a great restaurant in Seattle's Belltown with that name. We will stop there on occasion and have never been wrong.

http://www.pintxoseattle.com/

In Japan, yakitori ya have street front counters where one eats their fill of a variety of yakitori. When finished the master counts the sticks and you pay accordingly.

(https://backpackerlee.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/yakitoritokyo.jpg?w=768&h=514)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 17, 2017, 11:40:01 AM
In Jamaica the bartender puts the Red Stripe bottle cap in front of you, before you leave he will tally the number of bottle caps to determine your tab.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2017, 01:03:23 PM
In barçelona right now. They have bars with these things called Pinxtos (pinchos) for 1€. Foods that have toothpicks in them and you just grab them as you're hungry and at the end the bartender counts the toothpicks and that's how much you pay. It's fantastic. Why does America not have these?

Aside from the obvious that everyone would eat and then never pay.

Be safe in Barcelona.....
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Post by: Benny B on August 17, 2017, 02:11:56 PM
Be safe in Barcelona.....
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Post by: tower912 on August 17, 2017, 02:36:48 PM
Prayers.
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Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 17, 2017, 03:13:26 PM
My family was discussing something similar last night.  6 months ago when we made vacation plans we offered the kids their choice beach time in Florida or Charlottesville to revisit Monticello, visit UVA and visit Shenendoah NP to walk a trail.  They picked beach else we would have been in Charlottesville the middle of last week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 17, 2017, 05:09:30 PM
Thank goodness kids are more interested in tans than history!
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2017, 06:45:35 PM
My family was discussing something similar last night.  6 months ago when we made vacation plans we offered the kids their choice beach time in Florida or Charlottesville to revisit Monticello, visit UVA and visit Shenendoah NP to walk a trail.  They picked beach else we would have been in Charlottesville the middle of last week.

Good call by the kids. 

True story:  Back in 1976, my family was just leaving Philadelphia as we heard about this new thing that had just broken out in town called Legionnaires' Disease.  Fortunately, we weren't affected.  :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 18, 2017, 12:19:59 AM
In barçelona right now. They have bars with these things called Pinxtos (pinchos) for 1€. Foods that have toothpicks in them and you just grab them as you're hungry and at the end the bartender counts the toothpicks and that's how much you pay. It's fantastic. Why does America not have these?

Aside from the obvious that everyone would eat and then never pay.
We have those in PR meat seafood usually street vendors. Yes Pinchos which means pinching obviously, but really they are kebabs.
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 18, 2017, 07:48:21 AM
I no longer want to be buried in Arby's sauce.

https://www.popsugar.com/food/Burger-King-Cheesy-Tots-43895581
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Post by: warriorchick on August 18, 2017, 08:15:06 AM
I no longer want to be buried in Arby's sauce.

https://www.popsugar.com/food/Burger-King-Cheesy-Tots-43895581

Yesss!

I don't normally buy food at BK, but the last time these were available, I would drive thru and get an order on my way to work almost every morning.
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 18, 2017, 08:23:15 AM
I no longer want to be buried in Arby's sauce.

https://www.popsugar.com/food/Burger-King-Cheesy-Tots-43895581

Heresy. There is nothing "cheesy" about Velveeta.

May god have no mercy on your grave.
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Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 18, 2017, 08:27:12 AM
I no longer want to be buried in Arby's sauce.

https://www.popsugar.com/food/Burger-King-Cheesy-Tots-43895581
Had them on a road trip last time they were available and honestly, I'd rather eat a red delicious.
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Post by: Benny B on August 18, 2017, 09:21:10 AM
In barçelona right now. They have bars with these things called Pinxtos (pinchos) for 1€. Foods that have toothpicks in them and you just grab them as you're hungry and at the end the bartender counts the toothpicks and that's how much you pay. It's fantastic. Why does America not have these?

Aside from the obvious that everyone would eat and then never pay.

Understanding you may be knee deep right now, drop us a line to let us know you're ok.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 18, 2017, 09:51:35 AM
The Clemson, Arizona and Oregon State basketball teams were all staying in the same hotel where this happened in Barcelona.
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Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 18, 2017, 12:17:33 PM
Thank goodness kids are more interested in tans than history!

That and we visited Charlottesville 5 years ago.  Tur story: Our family photo from Monticello ended up on our Christmas card.  My wife had to spend the next few months after Christmas explaining to family back in Poland that this was NOT our new house and we did not move.

Body boarding in the Atlantic for a few days definitely had much more appeal!
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Post by: Newsdreams on August 18, 2017, 02:06:08 PM
The Clemson, Arizona and Oregon State basketball teams were all staying in the same hotel where this happened in Barcelona.
Stan retweeted they're all safe
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Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 02:17:41 PM
Yesss!

I don't normally buy food at BK, but the last time these were available, I would drive thru and get an order on my way to work almost every morning.

"Honey? Have you seen my spandex? I am headed over to The King for some cheesy tots on my way to work..."

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/86/19/90/861990dcafcafbd0330af980e8d61e11--beautiful-curves-sexy-curves.jpg)
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Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 02:19:56 PM
That and we visited Charlottesville 5 years ago.  Tur story: Our family photo from Monticello ended up on our Christmas card.  My wife had to spend the next few months after Christmas explaining to family back in Poland that this was NOT our new house and we did not move.

Body boarding in the Atlantic for a few days definitely had much more appeal!

I heard they are razing Monticello. The guy who built it owned slaves, fercrissakes...
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Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 18, 2017, 02:54:43 PM
I heard they are razing Monticello. The guy who built it owned slaves, fercrissakes...

I can't imagine you had any malice in your 'joke' but not the right place and not the right time. 
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Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 18, 2017, 02:56:25 PM
I heard they are razing Monticello. The guy who built it owned slaves, fercrissakes...


This one was for sale locally recently although a bit out of my price range.....

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-faux-monticello-20141019-story.html
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Post by: warriorchick on August 18, 2017, 03:27:58 PM
That and we visited Charlottesville 5 years ago.  Tur story: Our family photo from Monticello ended up on our Christmas card.  My wife had to spend the next few months after Christmas explaining to family back in Poland that this was NOT our new house and we did not move.

Body boarding in the Atlantic for a few days definitely had much more appeal!

When you paid for your admission, did they still give you your change in $2 bills?  I thought that was very cool when I went there awhile back.
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Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 18, 2017, 03:35:09 PM
When you paid for your admission, did they still give you your change in $2 bills?  I thought that was very cool when I went there awhile back.

My local liquor store still does this. Monticello is one of the best in and near D.C. Attractions.  Just the innovations and gardens alone are fascinating.
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Post by: Jockey on August 18, 2017, 04:18:23 PM
"Honey? Have you seen my spandex? I am headed over to The King for some cheesy tots on my way to work..."

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/86/19/90/861990dcafcafbd0330af980e8d61e11--beautiful-curves-sexy-curves.jpg)

From your private photo collection?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 18, 2017, 04:21:54 PM
From your private photo collection?

Must be that Dartmouth grad he is always talking about.  Note the green shorts.
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Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 04:54:53 PM

This one was for sale locally recently although a bit out of my price range.....

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-faux-monticello-20141019-story.html

People recognize the name but few comprehend the genius of Thomas Jefferson. Most know he was President or that he authored the Declaration but most Americans have no idea he was an architect, astronomer, educator, and horticulturalist.

Jefferson was the Republic's leading proponent of free and universal public education. He not only founded UVA but ensured that public schools were the norm in the country he helped launch. 

He was also a leader in sustainable agricultural practices and popularized the selection and variety of vegetables in the US. His advancements in horticulture improved the diet and health of Americans.

Like many of the Founding Fathers Jefferson was a true Renaissance Man whose acumen, discernment, and will not only forged a completely new political model based on the Rights of Man but contributed greatly to the enrichment of a new society.   
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Post by: barfolomew on August 18, 2017, 05:07:29 PM
People recognize the name but few comprehend the genius of Thomas Jefferson. Most know he was President or that he authored the Declaration but most Americans have no idea he was an architect, astronomer, educator, and horticulturalist.

Jefferson was the Republic's leading proponent of free and universal public education. He not only founded UVA but ensured that public schools were the norm in the country he helped launch. 

He was also a leader in sustrightble agricultural practices and popularized the selection and variety of vegetables in the US. His advancements in horticulture improved the diet and health of Americans.

Like many of the Founding Fathers Jefferson was a true Renaissance Man whose acumen, discernment, and will not only forged a completely new political model based on the Rights of Man but contributed greatly to the enrichment of a new society.

If you haven't read it, I recommend Jefferson's Great Gamble by Charles Cerami regarding the Louisiana Purchase.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 05:09:02 PM
To rub or not to rub?

I am doing a brisket this weekend. I plan on using a vinegar mop as I am smoking it for 12 hours but am torn about making a rub. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 05:10:35 PM
If you haven't read it, I recommend Jefferson's Great Gamble by Charles Cerami regarding the Louisiana Purchase.

Thanks. I will definitely check it out.

ironically, I am a huge fan of both Adams and Jefferson. An astounding partnership.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 18, 2017, 05:12:26 PM
. NM, writ small
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Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 05:13:59 PM
Did you have a nice march?

I don't know. You are the white male. You tell me.
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Post by: real chili 83 on August 18, 2017, 06:24:24 PM
To rub or not to rub?

I am doing a brisket this weekend. I plan on using a vinegar mop as I am smoking it for 12 hours but am torn about making a rub.

Yes to rub. For vinegar mop google Carolina kiss.  Consider beef broth for an injection. I like Johnny's concentrate.

You doing a flat, packer, or point?
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 18, 2017, 06:26:16 PM
My local liquor store still does this. Monticello is one of the best in and near D.C. Attractions.  Just the innovations and gardens alone are fascinating.

I honestly didn't realize they still make $2 bills.  Can't recall the last time I saw one....
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Post by: keefe on August 18, 2017, 06:43:27 PM
Yes to rub. For vinegar mop google Carolina kiss.  Consider beef broth for an injection. I like Johnny's concentrate.

You doing a flat, packer, or point?

14 pound flat. I will trim off the fat that won't render leaving about 12 pounds.

I usually just hit it with kosher salt and fresh cracked but since I am doing a vinegar based mop I thought I might do a rub.

My Carolina mop is half vinegar and half olive oil/beer with some heat thrown in.

Any secret rubs that would pair?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 18, 2017, 06:49:45 PM
If you haven't read it, I recommend Jefferson's Great Gamble by Charles Cerami regarding the Louisiana Purchase.

Agreed.  Really good book.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 18, 2017, 06:52:09 PM
Add some cayenne, garlic, and brown sugar to what you already have
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Post by: real chili 83 on August 18, 2017, 06:52:44 PM
BGE?
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Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 18, 2017, 08:49:23 PM
I honestly didn't realize they still make $2 bills.  Can't recall the last time I saw one....

Still in circulation - believe last printed in early 00's. Not highly demanded - clearly. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu-rara on August 18, 2017, 09:41:33 PM
I can't imagine you had any malice in your 'joke' but not the right place and not the right time.
Not the right time?  The historic statues will be gone of we don't stop the nonsense NOW!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 18, 2017, 10:01:26 PM
To rub or not to rub?

I am doing a brisket this weekend. I plan on using a vinegar mop as I am smoking it for 12 hours but am torn about making a rub.
I'll vote no rub from my experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 18, 2017, 10:08:24 PM
Yo gang. All is crazy here in Barcelona. We are staying 2 blocks from where it happened and were about a block from the Rambla when the van drove down the middle of the street (which is essentially Barcelonas Broadway). Pretty crazy to see and super sad. We are A-OK! Hilarious messages in this thread though! Giving me some light reading on the train!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jockey on August 18, 2017, 10:17:55 PM
Not the right time?  The historic statues will be gone of we don't stop the nonsense NOW!

Actually, I think it is just the statues of the guys that killed American soldiers that people want to get rid of.

Like the guy who swore an oath to defend the country and the Constitution while at West Point, but then decided he'd rather lead an effort to destroy the country he swore to defend. Move the traitors to a museum or melt them down.
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Post by: rocket surgeon on August 19, 2017, 12:48:29 AM
Actually, I think it is just the statues of the guys that killed American soldiers that people want to get rid of.

Like the guy who swore an oath to defend the country and the Constitution while at West Point, but then decided he'd rather lead an effort to destroy the country he swore to defend. Move the traitors to a museum or melt them down.

yeah, that's what all the hate groups do-ruin and destroy monuments and statues that make them feel a little uncomfortable.  now if you were to pose the question to the people-over 60% want to keep them,  less than 30% want to criminally damage them
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Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 19, 2017, 01:48:36 AM
Always use a rub. Sauce is for yankees and carpetbaggers. It ruins the meat. Good call on the beef broth injection.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 19, 2017, 01:59:48 AM
Probably to the surprise of many here I actually support the statue staying up. I think its important to acknowledge the sins of our past and have them out in the open so we can learn from them. My American history classes were criminally whitewashed up until my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to have a teacher who included lessons on such atrocities as the "reeducation" of Native Americans, Japanese Internment, and the Annexation of Hawaii.

Now I do think the plaque with the statue needs to be one that educates on the past, not praises a traitor. I also agree that the park needed to be renamed. You only name parks after people you want to honor.
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Post by: tower912 on August 19, 2017, 07:10:06 AM
Monuments to treason.   Rock on. 
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Post by: GooooMarquette on August 19, 2017, 07:16:34 AM
If the goal is to remember the past - even those who violated the law and killed American citizens - we should probably put a Timothy McVeigh statue up as well.  I'm sure the history buffs would be ok with that…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 19, 2017, 09:01:49 AM
Speaking of fast food breakfast, don't sleep on Taco Bell. Fantastic items there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 19, 2017, 09:11:42 AM
Agreed.  Really good book.

What, are there a bunch of colorful pictures in the book??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on August 19, 2017, 11:06:08 AM
As someone who grew up in northern Illinois who's family didn't travel outside of a three state radius, I led a very sheltered childhood in terms of history.  Nothing of historical significance took place in my area so the only way to learn about it was hearing it from my teachers and reading it in textbooks.  My biggest interest was sports and I liked math and science much more, so history was of little interest to me.

After graduating from MU and starting to travel for work I was able to take side trips to places like Independence Hall and Monticello.  It really opened my eyes to the fact that these historical "stories" I was forced to read as a kid were real.  The people walked the same floors I was walking.  It was absolutely fascinating and made me strongly regret not being able to have the experiences as a kid.

Through other trips, both vacation and work, I've also been to historical sites like the JFK assassination museum, the MLK assassination museum, the Museum of the Salem witch trials and a Civil War era cemetery in Memphis.  These brought home that the despicable side of history is just as real and should not be forgotten. 

I see some of these statues as reminders of some people who made meaningful contributions to society that still impact our current lives but at the same time were not perfect human beings.  Others I see as reminders of wretched people who were still able to rise to various levels of power and leadership.  I don't see those as monuments as much as warnings of what could happen again.

I am concerned that if we wipe clean the historical markers that we don't like, all kids are doomed to the historically ignorant childhood I led with little chance to have there eyes opened as adults.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 19, 2017, 12:47:16 PM
What a surprise, politics will be the death of this thread  ::)
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Post by: GGGG on August 19, 2017, 12:51:30 PM
Probably to the surprise of many here I actually support the statue staying up. I think its important to acknowledge the sins of our past and have them out in the open so we can learn from them. My American history classes were criminally whitewashed up until my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to have a teacher who included lessons on such atrocities as the "reeducation" of Native Americans, Japanese Internment, and the Annexation of Hawaii.

Now I do think the plaque with the statue needs to be one that educates on the past, not praises a traitor. I also agree that the park needed to be renamed. You only name parks after people you want to honor.


If you don't want to repeat the mistakes of slavery, then make statues memorializing slaves.  Not ones glorifying traitors.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 19, 2017, 01:25:41 PM

If you don't want to repeat the mistakes of slavery, then make statues memorializing slaves.  Not ones glorifying traitors.

Interesting dilemma: Leave to crumble or restore to remember?  We cannot forget history or we will repeat it. Go to Rome and blow up the ancient cities?  The Roman Empire were not good people either...less so than the Conderates, in fact. Loonies will always take things to the fringe...with or without statues.

Do you honestly believe those statues "glorify traitors" to 98% of the USA, or are reminders of the worst war in our history, one that is still being fought today?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nuremberg-germanys-dilemma-over-the-nazis-field-of-dreams-a6793276.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 19, 2017, 01:55:53 PM
People should consider the fact that the vast majority of Confederate soldiers were not slaveholders. And one cannot discount the fact that state's rights was the predominate issue at play.

Our country was an imperfect union from the start - John Adams made significant moral compromises to effect the sole goal of independence from Great Britain. The history of America through the election of Lincoln hinged on the central question of federal versus state authority.

Were confederate soldiers traitors? Some might judge them as such but I do believe they fought for their conception of what the American Republic was supposed to be. And no less an authority than Lincoln said we were obliged to welcome them back as the American brothers they always were.

People want to eradicate Robert E. Lee from the pages of history but had Virginia not seceded he would have commanded the Union Army. His loyalty, as was the loyalty of almost every American in the antebellum period, was not to the Republic but to their community then state.

Lee was a brilliant field commander whose campaigns are still studied in America's War Colleges (of which I am a graduate.) He served his nation and then his state. We should cherish his greatness while understanding his faults.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 19, 2017, 02:04:38 PM
Add some cayenne, garlic, and brown sugar to what you already have

Already in there, brother
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 19, 2017, 02:07:15 PM
U.S. Constitution, Article III, Section 3:  Treason against the United States, Shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.

Spin it any way you want.    The confederacy committed treason against the US when it waged war.    And you can spin state's rights any way you want, but in the end, they committed treason to preserve the institution of slavery.      They chose to fight for their slaves and against their country.    Anything else, in my opinion, is mealy-mouthed spin and sanitizing history. 

Put those statues, erected during the Jim Crow period in our history, in a museum, with long stories explaining their context.    Take them out of our public spaces and government buildings. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 19, 2017, 02:13:26 PM
Probably to the surprise of many here I actually support the statue staying up. I think its important to acknowledge the sins of our past and have them out in the open so we can learn from them. My American history classes were criminally whitewashed up until my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to have a teacher who included lessons on such atrocities as the "reeducation" of Native Americans, Japanese Internment, and the Annexation of Hawaii.

Now I do think the plaque with the statue needs to be one that educates on the past, not praises a traitor. I also agree that the park needed to be renamed. You only name parks after people you want to honor.
There was nothing improper about the Annexation of Hawaii.  The prior Kingdom was run in a ruthless and bloody fashion.  It all ended up very well for the Hawaiians as they became part of the United States.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 19, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
I honestly didn't realize they still make $2 bills.  Can't recall the last time I saw one....

I toured the Mint in DC last summer and they said they still print, but no more than once a year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 19, 2017, 02:22:52 PM
People should consider the fact that the vast majority of Confederate soldiers were not slaveholders. And one cannot discount the fact that state's rights was the predominate issue at play.

Our country was an imperfect union from the start - John Adams made significant moral compromises to effect the sole goal of independence from Great Britain. The history of America through the election of Lincoln hinged on the central question of federal versus state authority.

Were confederate soldiers traitors? Some might judge them as such but I do believe they fought for their conception of what the American Republic was supposed to be. And no less an authority than Lincoln said we were obliged to welcome them back as the American brothers they always were.

People want to eradicate Robert E. Lee from the pages of history but had Virginia not seceded he would have commanded the Union Army. His loyalty, as was the loyalty of almost every American in the antebellum period, was not to the Republic but to their community then state.

Lee was a brilliant field commander whose campaigns are still studied in America's War Colleges (of which I am a graduate.) He served his nation and then his state. We should cherish his greatness while understanding his faults.




No one will forget the Civil War because Lee isn't glorified with a statue. Read about him as a field commander all you want, but he was a traitor who fought to retain an awful institution. He should not be honored.

And let's remember why these statues were erected in the first place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 19, 2017, 02:23:48 PM
Interesting dilemma: Leave to crumble or restore to remember?  We cannot forget history or we will repeat it. Go to Rome and blow up the ancient cities?  The Roman Empire were not good people either...less so than the Conderates, in fact. Loonies will always take things to the fringe...with or without statues.

Do you honestly believe those statues "glorify traitors" to 98% of the USA, or are reminders of the worst war in our history, one that is still being fought today?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nuremberg-germanys-dilemma-over-the-nazis-field-of-dreams-a6793276.html

I have spent a lot of time in the South and the majority of statues on town squares are not generals but common soldiers. Anyone who has served in combat and lost comrades knows it is about the men by your side. These statues are not celebrating anything other than the sacrifice and loss experienced during that terrible war.

I was stationed at Spangdahlem where there is a large cemetery for Wehrmacht soldiers killed in combat. Ronald Reagan caused a stir by visiting that cemetery while President. Frankly, I thought it was a magnanimous gesture to underscore the fact that former enemies were now partners in peace.

There are two scenes from the Spielberg series Band of Brothers which captures the magnanimity of America in victory and underscores the bond that only warriors know:

https://www.youtube.com/v/IU8Fv4W-RII 

https://www.youtube.com/v/VcMk85ZsBh0

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 19, 2017, 02:34:20 PM
I remember the scenes.   I have a bond with the men I have fought fires with for these 27 years.    I get that part of it.    I truly do.   Here is where I strongly disagree.    There is no way to get around the fact that the confederacy attacked and tried to dissolve the USA through secession.    Declaring war against the USA is the constitutional definition of treason.     By your reasoning, we should have statues of others who have attacked the USA because they bonded with their fellow soldiers.    We should put up statues of German, Japanese, Iraqi soldiers who fought against the USA because it wasn't really about ideology for them.   
    We should remember the confederacy.    There should be museums about it, like the Holocaust museum, that really gets deeply into the story, the history, the context, that pulls no punches describing the mindset of the confederacy, both from a state's rights perspective, as well as from a slavery perspective.  But these statues should not be in the public square.   
   Which is why I would never support taking down the statues of the founding fathers.    I think that is a red herring of an argument.   Our founding fathers were flawed individuals, like the rest of us.   It is unfortunate that they kept slaves and compromised on the issue when writing constitution.   But their goal was to create this country.     The goal of the leaders of the confederacy was to destroy it.   
   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 19, 2017, 02:51:30 PM
People should consider the fact that the vast majority of Confederate soldiers were not slaveholders. And one cannot discount the fact that state's rights was the predominate issue at play.

Our country was an imperfect union from the start - John Adams made significant moral compromises to effect the sole goal of independence from Great Britain. The history of America through the election of Lincoln hinged on the central question of federal versus state authority.

Were confederate soldiers traitors? Some might judge them as such but I do believe they fought for their conception of what the American Republic was supposed to be. And no less an authority than Lincoln said we were obliged to welcome them back as the American brothers they always were.

People want to eradicate Robert E. Lee from the pages of history but had Virginia not seceded he would have commanded the Union Army. His loyalty, as was the loyalty of almost every American in the antebellum period, was not to the Republic but to their community then state.

Lee was a brilliant field commander whose campaigns are still studied in America's War Colleges (of which I am a graduate.) He served his nation and then his state. We should cherish his greatness while understanding his faults.

Agree totally, Crash. Those who want to judge people from 150, 250 or 2000 years ago without context sadden me. Their moral high horses are unwarranted, IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 19, 2017, 02:56:59 PM
Agree totally, Crash. Those who want to judge people from 150, 250 or 2000 years ago without context sadden me. Their moral high horses are unwarranted, IMHO.

"Judging without context?"  They were judged AT THE TIME.  And lost a war because of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 19, 2017, 03:03:23 PM
"Judging without context?"  They were judged AT THE TIME.  And lost a war because of it.

Yep.  And we still have a good idea of that context today.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 19, 2017, 03:04:22 PM
Already in there, brother

Send pics. This thread could use some meat porn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 19, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
Thoughts on Taco Bell Baja sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 19, 2017, 03:12:33 PM
Agree totally, Crash. Those who want to judge people from 150, 250 or 2000 years ago without context sadden me. Their moral high horses are unwarranted, IMHO.

thank you for this.  one more time-if one isn't taught history properly, all context is lost.  you cannot judge events, actions, with today's value system.   coca cola used to be classified as a medicine containing real cocaine, smoking used to be cool, drinking beer on the assembly line was allowed, thepyramids were built using slaves(gasp!!) etc. etc.  put all these and countless others in to context today and wtf?? 'ey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 19, 2017, 03:18:49 PM
"Judging without context?"  They were judged AT THE TIME.  And lost a war because of it.

after how many years?  then we fixed it, but sadly, slavery is still going on all around the world in some form or another.  who sold some of the original slaves in their homeland? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 19, 2017, 03:22:19 PM
Thoughts on Taco Bell Baja sauce?

Nothing better for my once a decade gordita - but I hear it's been removed the menu.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 19, 2017, 03:26:44 PM
after how many years?  then we fixed it, but sadly, slavery is still going on all around the world in some form or another.  who sold some of the original slaves in their homeland? 

???

Slavery was judged wrong by the majority of western civilization in the 1860s.  Many people recognized it as such.  This isn't just some issue of "context." The country elected a President who ran on an anti-slavery platform, from a party whose creation centered around anti-slavery.

If some town in the south is recognizing the local boy who was killed in the Civil War, then fine.  But the many Jefferson Davis monuments?  Robert E. Lee memorials?  Nope.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 19, 2017, 03:29:35 PM
after how many years?  then we fixed it, but sadly, slavery is still going on all around the world in some form or another.  who sold some of the original slaves in their homeland?
None of this makes it right.  Do you still defend ancient dental practices that you know are wrong, even if they are still being used in some backwater country?   Or do you try to learn from them and make them a cautionary tale, not something to be celebrated?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 19, 2017, 03:30:44 PM
There was nothing improper about the Annexation of Hawaii.  The prior Kingdom was run in a ruthless and bloody fashion.  It all ended up very well for the Hawaiians as they became part of the United States.

Yes. There is nothing wrong with foreign businessmen holding a monarch at gunpoint and forcing the monarch to sign a new constitution that strips voting rights away from native Hawaiians and transfers all the power to the non-native plantation owners.  ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 19, 2017, 03:43:49 PM
Speaking of fast food breakfast, don't sleep on Taco Bell. Fantastic items there.

Tell me more about this Taco Bell breakfast.  Recommendations?  Sauce, no sauce? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 19, 2017, 03:46:35 PM
This is a really slippery slope. How about all the lands we stole from Native Americans. We wiped out entire populations.  Just saying this is a slippery slope.

Cooked up 8 racks of ribs this week at work on a Traeger. First exposure to this grill/smoker. I hear Green Mountain is very similar in design and function, but a lower price point. Anyone use either?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 19, 2017, 04:30:57 PM
Robert E Lee was opposed to Confederate monuments, and no one at his funeral wore Confederate uniforms because he believed it would foster divisiveness. Clearly he was right.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4800978/Confederate-General-Robert-E-Lee-opposed-monuments.html

Anyone who cares about honoring Lee is full of crap if they don't want ALL Confederate monuments torn down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 19, 2017, 04:35:27 PM
General Lee was remarkably prescient, if this story is accurate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 19, 2017, 04:58:32 PM
None of this makes it right.  Do you still defend ancient dental practices that you know are wrong, even if they are still being used in some backwater country?   Or do you try to learn from them and make them a cautionary tale, not something to be celebrated?

we aren't saying it's right, it's what they knew and what was accepted by many

do i still defend ancient dental practices...i never did.  but here's a great example-when i first got out of school, wearing gloves was kinda optional.  my dad practiced bare handed dentistry for 25+ years.  so, by today's standards, that's crazy wrong.  by the standards in place leading up to the 1980's, bare handed dentistry, for lack of better term, met the standard of care.  you tell a new dental grad today about this and he/she thinks we were paleolithic. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 19, 2017, 05:23:56 PM
This is a really slippery slope. How about all the lands we stole from Native Americans. We wiped out entire populations.  Just saying this is a slippery slope.

Cooked up 8 racks of ribs this week at work on a Traeger. First exposure to this grill/smoker. I hear Green Mountain is very similar in design and function, but a lower price point. Anyone use either?

We have a traeger and use it weekly. The Traeger pellets are crap, though; full of filler. We get pellets from a place in Eden Prairie - split a pallet with three other friends who own smokers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 19, 2017, 05:25:19 PM
It's da only latex/non-latex I feel good 'bout wearin', ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 19, 2017, 06:01:12 PM
We have a traeger and use it weekly. The Traeger pellets are crap, though; full of filler. We get pellets from a place in Eden Prairie - split a pallet with three other friends who own smokers.

What brand of pellets do you get?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 19, 2017, 06:02:59 PM
None of this makes it right.  Do you still defend ancient dental practices that you know are wrong, even if they are still being used in some backwater country?   Or do you try to learn from them and make them a cautionary tale, not something to be celebrated?

Nobody is against progress. Certainly we wouldn't use dental practices from hundreds of years ago. But dentists back then shouldn't be vilified either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 19, 2017, 06:06:12 PM
It's da only latex/non-latex I feel good 'bout wearin', ai na?

   only you warrior-now that is funny right there man!!  check out the lamb skin for endo for
that extra tactile sense, der ayn'er?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 19, 2017, 06:24:41 PM
Nobody is against progress. Certainly we wouldn't use dental practices from hundreds of years ago. But dentists back then shouldn't be vilified either.

I promise only to vilify dentists from hundreds of years ago if they committed treason....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 19, 2017, 06:50:29 PM
I promise only to vilify dentists from hundreds of years ago if they committed treason....

Hundreds of those treasonous pieces of garbage are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. How many of them were charged, convicted and executed? Let's do it 162 years later - sounds fair to me!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 19, 2017, 06:53:24 PM
Yes. There is nothing wrong with foreign businessmen holding a monarch at gunpoint and forcing the monarch to sign a new constitution that strips voting rights away from native Hawaiians and transfers all the power to the non-native plantation owners.  ::)
Nice try at revisionist history. The reality is the US gave recognition to the Kingdom of Hawaii which ultimately led to countries all over the world recognizing Hawaii. This was done to protect American Interests versus European interests at the time.  Over time there were various internecine  battles among the Hawaiians which led to a circumstance which threatened  to disenfranchise the US Interests.  The US then flip flopped back and forth on various Hawaiian regime  change . Recognizing that they could not sustain independent status any longer the Hawaiians moved toward annexation.  Today the decedents of the original  Hawaiian benefit from a very large educational trust created by those original business interests. No ones culture or way of life was changed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 19, 2017, 08:35:54 PM
Hundreds of those treasonous pieces of garbage are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. How many of them were charged, convicted and executed? Let's do it 162 years later - sounds fair to me!

Are you questioning whether they actually took up arms against the United States?  Talk about trying to rewrite history…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 19, 2017, 08:44:09 PM
Speaking of the eclipse – does everybody have their ISO certified glasses?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 19, 2017, 08:45:24 PM
Hundreds of those treasonous pieces of garbage are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. How many of them were charged, convicted and executed? Let's do it 162 years later - sounds fair to me!

I really do not want to enter this debate.  But, they did commit treason.  They were then pardoned by President Johnson. Many were required to pledge an Oath to the US to obtain the pardon.

There is no debate on whether they committed treason or not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 19, 2017, 09:51:34 PM
Nice try at revisionist history. The reality is the US gave recognition to the Kingdom of Hawaii which ultimately led to countries all over the world recognizing Hawaii. This was done to protect American Interests versus European interests at the time.  Over time there were various internecine  battles among the Hawaiians which led to a circumstance which threatened  to disenfranchise the US Interests.  The US then flip flopped back and forth on various Hawaiian regime  change . Recognizing that they could not sustain independent status any longer the Hawaiians moved toward annexation.  Today the decedents of the original  Hawaiian benefit from a very large educational trust created by those original business interests. No ones culture or way of life was changed.

So again, a bunch of foreign businessmen held a monarch at gunpoint and forced him to sign a constitution that transferred all of the voting rights away from native Hawaiians to the foreign plantation owners. But its okay because it protected American interests over European interests.

That sounds like the same garbage argument as "Slavery was actually great for black people, if we didn't do it, they would be stuck in Africa right now!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 20, 2017, 05:13:48 AM
So again, a bunch of foreign businessmen held a monarch at gunpoint and forced him to sign a constitution that transferred all of the voting rights away from native Hawaiians to the foreign plantation owners. But its okay because it protected American interests over European interests.

That sounds like the same garbage argument as "Slavery was actually great for black people, if we didn't do it, they would be stuck in Africa right now!"

Gosh, we better give Hawaii back, and while we are at it, we should give back North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and the Ohio Valley.

I had two Pink Ladies yesterday.  Nice and tart.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 20, 2017, 07:04:03 AM
Gosh, we better give Hawaii back, and while we are at it, we should give back North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and the Ohio Valley.

No one is saying that. Just that we shouldn't continue to whitewash American history.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 20, 2017, 07:05:11 AM
No one is saying that. Just that we shouldn't continue to whitewash American history.

Agreed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 20, 2017, 07:08:54 AM
So again, a bunch of foreign businessmen held a monarch at gunpoint and forced him to sign a constitution that transferred all of the voting rights away from native Hawaiians to the foreign plantation owners. But its okay because it protected American interests over European interests.

That sounds like the same garbage argument as "Slavery was actually great for black people, if we didn't do it, they would be stuck in Africa right now!"

I know you agree with me on this one...but I might add, 93% of Hawaiians voted for statehood.  What they didn't have a vote on was the whitewashing of their culture--the language, the pagan religious mores, the monuments, the history.  All were whitewashed and are just now finding their way back in political ways.

I plan on throwing an extra $20 in the mass basket today to remove half the Papal tombs from St. Peter's based on this enlightening thread. Out with JP2, the Jesuits and throw in Joan of Arc too.

How sad. But, I could use a nice meat rub just about now, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 20, 2017, 08:02:37 AM
Gosh, we better give Hawaii back, and while we are at it, we should give back North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and the Ohio Valley.

I had two Pink Ladies yesterday.  Nice and tart.



Data boy, nice 3 way, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 20, 2017, 08:34:46 AM
Got a 3 pound bag of Jazz apples the other day at Aldi for $3.29.  Pretty good value and a nice change from the usual Pink Ladies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 20, 2017, 08:51:00 AM
Remember when Juan got a free ticket to a Brewers game? We need to shut the bball program down and cleanse the history books, stat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2017, 12:29:39 PM
Remember when Juan got a free ticket to a Brewers game? We need to shut the bball program down and cleanse the history books, stat

Did the Brewers win that game?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 20, 2017, 01:00:04 PM
Congratulations to the New England Patriots on their  40,000-100 victory yesterday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 20, 2017, 02:16:04 PM
Remember when Juan got a free ticket to a Brewers game? We need to shut the bball program down and cleanse the history books, stat
Abe Lincoln is best remembered for prosecuting the Civil War due to the illicit free sporting tickets Jeff Davis and Rob Lee secured.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 20, 2017, 04:54:14 PM
Gosh, we better give Hawaii back, and while we are at it, we should give back North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and the Ohio Valley.

I had two Pink Ladies yesterday.  Nice and tart.

That Cialas 'scrip really workin', a'ina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 20, 2017, 05:34:59 PM
Tell me more about this Taco Bell breakfast.  Recommendations?  Sauce, no sauce? 

Breakfast Crunchwrap, bacon. Cinnabon for the side.

They have a special morning sauce, but I eat while driving. No sauce opportunity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2017, 05:57:00 PM
Abe Lincoln is best remembered for prosecuting the Civil War due to the illicit free sporting tickets Jeff Davis and Rob Lee secured.

Didn't realize the NCAA had been formed way back then.  Given that Davis and Lee committed the violations, I assume the NCAA really brought the hammer down on a coupla lowly privates....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 20, 2017, 06:06:07 PM
Hundreds of those treasonous pieces of garbage are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. How many of them were charged, convicted and executed? Let's do it 162 years later - sounds fair to me!

    ummm, they're already dead.  if it makes ya feel any better,  maybe you can have them executed in absentia  ?-( ::)  let me know, cuz i gotta see this
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 20, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
What brand of pellets do you get?

Lumberjack
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 20, 2017, 06:40:35 PM
Breakfast Crunchwrap, bacon. Cinnabon for the side.

They have a special morning sauce, but I eat while driving. No sauce opportunity.

Well now I know what I'm getting for breakfast on my drive in tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 20, 2017, 07:01:51 PM
Well now I know what I'm getting for breakfast on my drive in tomorrow.

Extra special morning sauce, heyna?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 07:16:42 PM
I remember the scenes.   I have a bond with the men I have fought fires with for these 27 years.    I get that part of it.    I truly do.   Here is where I strongly disagree.    There is no way to get around the fact that the confederacy attacked and tried to dissolve the USA through secession.    Declaring war against the USA is the constitutional definition of treason.     By your reasoning, we should have statues of others who have attacked the USA because they bonded with their fellow soldiers.    We should put up statues of German, Japanese, Iraqi soldiers who fought against the USA because it wasn't really about ideology for them.   
    We should remember the confederacy.    There should be museums about it, like the Holocaust museum, that really gets deeply into the story, the history, the context, that pulls no punches describing the mindset of the confederacy, both from a state's rights perspective, as well as from a slavery perspective.  But these statues should not be in the public square.   
   Which is why I would never support taking down the statues of the founding fathers.    I think that is a red herring of an argument.   Our founding fathers were flawed individuals, like the rest of us.   It is unfortunate that they kept slaves and compromised on the issue when writing constitution.   But their goal was to create this country.     The goal of the leaders of the confederacy was to destroy it.   
 

I believe it is far too simple to distill the American Civil War down to the collective treason of 11 states over just slavery. (Remember, too, that MD, MO, and KY would have left were it not for Federal garrisoning and the suspending Habeus Corpus.)

Without the south, and South Carolina in particular, there is no American Revolution and we would likely be a colonial possession of the UK through this day. (British policy towards its later dominion possessions was greatly altered by the shock of the American UDI; the UK recognized that there needed to be a middle course relationship with its dominions which were largely white/Anglo. For an excellent insight I highly recommend David Cannadine's Ornamentalism: How the British Saw Their Empire.)

I have said before that the Union which emerged from the American UDI and subsequent conflict was far from perfect. So flawed was the Union that the Civil War was almost inevitable.

Because of compromises made in the 18th Century by the Continental Congress and under the Articles of Confederation the secessionists genuinely believed there was legal basis for withdrawing from the Union. And frankly, they are not actually wrong. Fact is, Lincoln maintained the Union through armed force. There was a reason he suspended Habeus Corpus.

To blithely categorize confederates as traitors is to trivialize a very complex problem.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 20, 2017, 07:25:24 PM
Taco Bell rules
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 20, 2017, 07:28:58 PM
I've read books espousing that point of view.  It has always felt like desperate attempts to hide the most basic, unavoidable, underlying fact.  They declared war on the USA, tried to secede, to preserve slavery.  The rationalizations are just wordy attempts to assuage guilty consciences and deflect from an uncomfortable truth.  To me, Keefe, it IS that simple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 20, 2017, 07:36:31 PM
I believe it is far too simple to distill the American Civil War down to the collective treason of 11 states over just slavery. (Remember, too, that MD, MO, and KY would have left were it not for Federal garrisoning and the suspending Habeus Corpus.)

Without the south, and South Carolina in particular, there is no American Revolution and we would likely be a colonial possession of the UK through this day. (British policy towards its later dominion possessions was greatly altered by the shock of the American UDI; the UK recognized that there needed to be a middle course relationship with its dominions which were largely white/Anglo. For an excellent insight I highly recommend David Cannadine's Ornamentalism: How the British Saw Their Empire.)

I have said before that the Union which emerged from the American UDI and subsequent conflict was far from perfect. So flawed was the Union that the Civil War was almost inevitable.

Because of compromises made in the 18th Century by the Continental Congress and under the Articles of Confederation the secessionists genuinely believed there was legal basis for withdrawing from the Union. And frankly, they are not actually wrong. Fact is, Lincoln maintained the Union through armed force. There was a reason he suspended Habeus Corpus.

To blithely categorize confederates as traitors is to trivialize a very complex problem.   


LOL.  OK.  I guess if you want to redefine treason. 

Statues still shouldn't be around though.  They meant something sinister when they were erected.  They mean something sinister now.

To blithely write that off trivializes a pretty straight-forward issue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 07:48:04 PM
I read one of my favorite authors this weekend. Faulkner wrote, "The past is never dead. In fact, it isn't even past."

One of the most offensive weapons employed by ideologues is banning free speech. When does Faulkner's magnificent pen or Twain's wry wit  get tossed on the burning heap?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 07:59:21 PM
I've read books espousing that point of view.  It has always felt like desperate attempts to hide the most basic, unavoidable, underlying fact.  They declared war on the USA, tried to secede, to preserve slavery.  The rationalizations are just wordy attempts to assuage guilty consciences and deflect from an uncomfortable truth.  To me, Keefe, it IS that simple.

Then we agree to disagree. I highly recommend a thorough understanding of the Articles of Confederation and what was and what was not agreed to by the Constitutional Convention. The founding of this country was a series of compromises. The exiting states considered themse;lves sovereign entities and had a legal basis for secession.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 08:00:36 PM

LOL.  OK.  I guess if you want to redefine treason. 

Statues still shouldn't be around though.  They meant something sinister when they were erected.  They mean something sinister now.

To blithely write that off trivializes a pretty straight-forward issue.

I really don't care about statues. I am addressing an altogether different issue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 20, 2017, 08:04:40 PM
Faulkner and Twain?  Never.   False argument.   Red Herring.     Keefe, I understand your arguments about a flawed constitution, the 3/5 solution,  state's rights, union overreach, Missouri Compromise, Kansas-Nebraska act, Dred Scott.......   they all have one unifying theme.     The stain on America's conscience.      I accept that the founding fathers were flawed souls, many of whom were slave holders.    I accept the notion that many great Americans in the first 75 years of our nation were slaveowners.     That this was part of society.     This should not be whitewashed.    It should be taken out, held up to the light, and studied for the flaws within it to remind us of how easy it is to go along with society instead of doing the right thing.   I want the confederate statues taken down because these leaders led a war against our country to protect that sin.   Take the statues, put them in museums devoted to telling the story of slavery and the confederacy.     But don't hold them up as icons and heroes to put in front of schools and government buildings. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 20, 2017, 08:18:32 PM
One of the most offensive weapons employed by ideologues is banning free speech.
That will be really great point...when free speech is banned.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 20, 2017, 08:51:54 PM
That will be really great point...when free speech is banned.

  it hasn't been banned outright, but there are some out there who have accomplished it, hopefully temporarily.  we all know where that is and no need to get in to that argument.  suffice it to say, unless the light of day is shone onto it each and every time it is attempted or accomplished, it will be the ole "boiling of the frog"

that is why keefe's quote/comment is so significant-

       "One of the most offensive weapons employed by ideologues is banning free speech. When does Faulkner's magnificent pen or Twain's wry wit  get tossed on the burning heap?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 20, 2017, 08:57:58 PM
  it hasn't been banned outright, but there are some out there who have accomplished it, hopefully temporarily.

Like whom?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 20, 2017, 09:29:09 PM
    I accept that the founding fathers were flawed souls, many of whom were slave holders.     

I accept that every hero who ever walked the earth was a flawed soul, (what was it Fitzgerald said, "Show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy"?) especially when we dissect their lives hundreds of years after the fact and disregard context.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 10:46:38 PM
Faulkner and Twain?  Never.   False argument.   Red Herring.     Keefe, I understand your arguments about a flawed constitution, the 3/5 solution,  state's rights, union overreach, Missouri Compromise, Kansas-Nebraska act, Dred Scott.......   they all have one unifying theme.     The stain on America's conscience.      I accept that the founding fathers were flawed souls, many of whom were slave holders.    I accept the notion that many great Americans in the first 75 years of our nation were slaveowners.     That this was part of society.     This should not be whitewashed.    It should be taken out, held up to the light, and studied for the flaws within it to remind us of how easy it is to go along with society instead of doing the right thing.   I want the confederate statues taken down because these leaders led a war against our country to protect that sin.   Take the statues, put them in museums devoted to telling the story of slavery and the confederacy.     But don't hold them up as icons and heroes to put in front of schools and government buildings.

Again, you miss the point. The question is did the secessionist states have the legal right to do so. Until you answer that you cannot pass judgment on what is and what is not treason.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 10:48:00 PM
From your private photo collection?

No, from the crucifix on the wall I believe that to be a female Scooper from her days in Cobeen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 20, 2017, 11:16:08 PM
Send pics. This thread could use some meat porn.

(https://webmail1.networksolutionsemail.com/appsuite/api/mail/IMG_0484.JPG?action-attachment&folder=default0%2FINBOX&id=6456573161541480847&attachment=2&user=7&context=3464076&sequence=1&delivery=view)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 21, 2017, 05:59:55 AM
Like whom?

giving you the benefit of doubt here, but i think you know darn well "by whom" and where it has been happening.  how does this go? "free advice" call berkeley and tell them ben and ann want to speak on campus.  can you say antifa?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 21, 2017, 06:29:47 AM
Again, you miss the point. The question is did the secessionist states have the legal right to do so. Until you answer that you cannot pass judgment on what is and what is not treason.

Again, you miss the point.   What basic underlying issue would make them look into seceding?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on August 21, 2017, 07:18:52 AM
Again, you miss the point.   What basic underlying issue would make them look into seceding?

I'm pretty sure it was the pea guacamole controversy of 2015 that started everything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 21, 2017, 07:47:52 AM
  it hasn't been banned outright, but there are some out there who have accomplished it, hopefully temporarily.  we all know where that is and no need to get in to that argument.
They have?  Who has?  Please enlighten me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 21, 2017, 08:27:21 AM
giving you the benefit of doubt here, but i think you know darn well "by whom" and where it has been happening.  how does this go? "free advice" call berkeley and tell them ben and ann want to speak on campus.  can you say antifa?


That's not an example of limiting freedom of speech.  Those who were cancelled by Berkeley have every right to say what they want.  They can shout it on a street corner, put it on a website, etc. without fear of being arrested for that speech (which is what the first amendment covers.)

Denying someone a venue to speak is not limiting free speech.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Golden Avalanche on August 21, 2017, 09:17:28 AM
I accept that every hero who ever walked the earth was a flawed soul, (what was it Fitzgerald said, "Show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy"?) especially when we dissect their lives hundreds of years after the fact and disregard context.

The context is simple: there were Americans who wanted to own black people and there were Americans who didn't want to own black people. They engaged in a war.

A century and a half later the losing side is upset that their participation trophies, which were predominantly erected many many decades after the war during periods of societal division over racial equality, are possibly being removed.

Simple as.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 21, 2017, 09:44:25 AM
History tells me that declaring independence from one's governing entity is an act of war. The rebellion of 1776 is called a Revolution because the rebels won.  The rebellion of 1861 is called a Civil War because the rebels lost.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 21, 2017, 10:01:01 AM
One of the most offensive weapons employed by ideologues is banning free speech. When does Faulkner's magnificent pen or Twain's wry wit  get tossed on the burning heap?
The people that propose banning books generally aren't the ones that believe we should remove the statues that glorify those that fought to own black people.  On the other hand, we know which side sympathizes with book burners.

(http://totallyhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/book-burning.jpg)
(https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Charlottesville-neo-nazis.jpg)
(https://i.yomyomf.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12112032/DHCruy3UAAE1bei-1024x768.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 21, 2017, 10:03:39 AM
Monuments to treason.   Rock on.

Confederate traitors.  All of them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 21, 2017, 10:20:01 AM
People should consider the fact that the vast majority of Confederate soldiers were not slaveholders. And one cannot discount the fact that state's rights was the predominate issue at play.

Our country was an imperfect union from the start - John Adams made significant moral compromises to effect the sole goal of independence from Great Britain. The history of America through the election of Lincoln hinged on the central question of federal versus state authority.

Were confederate soldiers traitors? Some might judge them as such but I do believe they fought for their conception of what the American Republic was supposed to be. And no less an authority than Lincoln said we were obliged to welcome them back as the American brothers they always were.

People want to eradicate Robert E. Lee from the pages of history but had Virginia not seceded he would have commanded the Union Army. His loyalty, as was the loyalty of almost every American in the antebellum period, was not to the Republic but to their community then state.

Lee was a brilliant field commander whose campaigns are still studied in America's War Colleges (of which I am a graduate.) He served his nation and then his state. We should cherish his greatness while understanding his faults.

In Savannah two weeks ago, there is a monument in beautiful Forsyth Park.  It roughly reads "To the Confederate Dead".  There is a statue bust in front of the monument that reads nothing more than "Confederate General" and his name.   I detest monuments to the Confederacy and I'm still split on this one if it is acceptable.  The war was traumatic on both sides, so this is closure to remember those who died.  No promotion of the Confederacy.  On the other hand it's still a monument to the Confederacy.   
At the same time the city does take pride in promoting General Sherman's House, the place General Sherman used as command post when his march south finally reached the sea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 21, 2017, 10:26:07 AM
Not all speech is free.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandenburg_v._Ohio

According to the Supreme Court, speech that is "directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action" is not protected by the Constitution. The case this derived from was a KKK member. None of what happened in C'Ville from the Nazis and KKK members should be protected by the First Amendment. If you are espousing the eradication of a people, which is what shouting Nazi chants and carrying swastikas is doing, you should have no protection from the First Amendment.

This isn't about protecting some poor KKK member's feelings, it's about preventing the incitement of violence, which is their intent from the start. If you really think they aren't going out with that in mind, I have a bridge to sell you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 21, 2017, 10:42:42 AM
In Savannah two weeks ago, there is a monument in beautiful Forsyth Park.  It roughly reads "To the Confederate Dead".  There is a statue bust in front of the monument that reads nothing more than "Confederate General" and his name.   I detest monuments to the Confederacy and I'm still split on this one if it is acceptable.  The war was traumatic on both sides, so this is closure to remember those who died.  No promotion of the Confederacy.  On the other hand it's still a monument to the Confederacy.   
At the same time the city does take pride in promoting General Sherman's House, the place General Sherman used as command post when his march south finally reached the sea.
I spend quite a bit of time in Northwest Arkansas for business and I've walked the entire battlefield at Pea Ridge at least four times.  Near a tavern where the heaviest fighting occurred, there are two simple obelisk memorials.  These were erected in remembrance of the soldiers that fought an died there and specifically talk about reuniting.  They do not glorify the cause, only honor those that fought there, and speak to reconciliation.

Not all Civil War monuments are the same, and I doubt these are on anyone's list to remove.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y9SFD1AOy2w/TtwUHi8xdeI/AAAAAAAAATQ/28BM8D5Gghs/s400/IMG_0626.jpg)
(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/02/1e/4d/00/monument-to-the-blue.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 21, 2017, 10:47:44 AM
Trying to equate the third reich to the confederacy would have, at the time of their respective existence, been an apples and oranges comparison... but today, it's become an oranges and tangelos comparison, i.e. still unrelated yet universally interchangeable for one another.

Germany today doesn't allow symbols, paraphernalia, signs, etc. from banned organizations... so why can't we in the US adhere to the same ban of German organizations, in solidarity, and interchangeably apply it to the organization (i.e. confederacy) that sought to preserve the greatest human atrocity that took place on our soil?

Seems to me that there's nothing purposeful or symbolic about the swastika or confederate flag that exists in a manner not intended to incite violence these days, so Brandenburg v. Ohio would hold up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 21, 2017, 11:46:28 AM
Thanks. I will definitely check it out.

ironically, I am a huge fan of both Adams and Jefferson. An astounding partnership.

Ditto here Keefe.  The North-and-South Poles of the Revolution.
I coincidentally think my visit to the Adams family homestead in Quincy, MA was the same year I visited Monticello (and Monroe's Ash-Lawn Highland home also in Charlottesville.)

On a similar note, the more books I read on the Founding Fathers the more it seems these guys were at their best when working in conjunction with another founder.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 11:56:05 AM
The people that propose banning books generally aren't the ones that believe we should remove the statues that glorify those that fought to own black people.  On the other hand, we know which side sympathizes with book burners.

(http://totallyhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/book-burning.jpg)
(https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Charlottesville-neo-nazis.jpg)
(https://i.yomyomf.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12112032/DHCruy3UAAE1bei-1024x768.jpg)

Thought control articulates in many ways and forms.

And to compare the Confederacy to Nazi Germany is specious at best.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 12:02:21 PM

Denying someone a venue to speak is not limiting free speech.

You can't be serious...especially an academic forum. Good Lord that is feeble.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 12:20:46 PM
Again, you miss the point.   What basic underlying issue would make them look into seceding?

Your logic is obtuse. Forget about slavery, the right to tax, regulate commerce, or any other specific matter. The issue of treason by citizens of the Confederacy rests entirely on the right of a sovereign state to secede.

Yes, slavery is reprehensible. But let me ask - where is everyone's outrage about the continuing enslavement of humans by others?

After losing a loved one I spent almost a year helping an organization in Nepal (Next Generation Nepal) recover and resettle children sold into the most hideous forms of human bondage.

In Bellevue, WA the FBI busted a ring that was bringing young women from Korea, Cambodia, and China and forcing them to work in "massage parlors."

I am dumbfounded that people express outrage over what happened more than a century ago but do nothing about ongoing institutionalized human bondage.

Some people anguish over statues; I got up off my arse and devoted almost a year helping fight slavery that is happening today. I suggest I understand the point very well.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 21, 2017, 12:40:38 PM
Some people anguish over statues
As Steve Bannon said, nothing would please him more than to make this a debate about statues.

It isn't about statues; it's about the fact that these statues were erected specifically to send a message to black people, and that white supremacists agree with that message and use them as rallying points for their ideology, and that the sitting President of the United States can't or won't condemn that message.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2017, 12:41:01 PM
How 'bout this eclipse?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 21, 2017, 12:42:04 PM
You can't be serious...especially an academic forum. Good Lord that is feeble.


Limiting someone's ability to speak at an academic institution has all sorts of negative consequences.  However that is not "banning free speech."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 12:42:45 PM
How 'bout this eclipse?

Turning the world dark, hey Doc!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 21, 2017, 12:44:30 PM
So is anyone in the path of totality? Glow Jr. Is. He went down to Nashville to stay with my folks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 12:49:16 PM

Limiting someone's ability to speak at an academic institution has all sorts of negative consequences.  However that is not "banning free speech."

Oh please. Freedom of Speech is under attack throughout the world. Including here in the United States.

There are Voltaire's and Robespierre's in this world. Reread Candide for insight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 21, 2017, 12:49:39 PM
I have friends who headed for Carbondale.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 12:52:57 PM
Half light here in Bellevue. Werewolves heard howling from Building 10 on the MSFT campus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 21, 2017, 12:54:13 PM
Oh please. Freedom of Speech is under attack throughout the world. Including here in the United States.

That's not what you said before.  You said: "One of the most offensive weapons employed by ideologues is banning free speech."

"Ban" and "attack" are two different words with two very different meanings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 21, 2017, 12:59:35 PM
Your logic is obtuse. Forget about slavery, the right to tax, regulate commerce, or any other specific matter. The issue of treason by citizens of the Confederacy rests entirely on the right of a sovereign state to secede.

Like I said, when 13 colonies declared independence in 1776 there was war.  In 1861, certain states started to declare independence.  The result was war.  Both instances were settled on the battlefield rather than the courts.  Conclusion: Legal rights only extend as far as the parties of the government and the governed agree; when they disagree on that line the result is war.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 21, 2017, 01:15:12 PM
That's not what you said before.  You said: "One of the most offensive weapons employed by ideologues is banning free speech."

"Ban" and "attack" are two different words with two very different meanings.

Freedom of Speech is both under attack and being banned. Denying access to a venue which is dedicated to free and unemcumbered speech is a ban and particularly heinous.

Arguing otherwise is specious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 21, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Freedom of Speech is both under attack and being banned. Denying access to a venue which is dedicated to free and unemcumbered speech is a ban and particularly heinous.

Arguing otherwise is specious.


What venues "dedicated to free and unemcumbered speech" are people being denied access to?

In many ways, it is actually much easier to share "free and unemcumbered speech" to a much greater audience than it was a generation ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 21, 2017, 01:22:39 PM
How 'bout this eclipse?
Just passed through KC - pretty damned cool.  I wouldn't have traveled for it but having every non-human thing think it's night was well worth the experience and we're on the very southern edge where 'totality' was like 20 seconds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 21, 2017, 01:34:01 PM
Just passed through KC - pretty damned cool.  I wouldn't have traveled for it but having every non-human thing think it's night was well worth the experience and we're on the very southern edge where 'totality' was like 20 seconds.

here in southeastern wisconsin-if i wouldn't have known there was a total eclipse, i would say they are all full of it.  it is quite overcast, yet the sunlight should still have been limited, right?  for 83%?  one would not have noticed

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 21, 2017, 01:35:53 PM
Milwaukee report .. clouds were wispy enough to see the sun, so that was ok.  But even at 84% it .. wasn't that cool.  It was dimmer, but on the excitement-o-meter, about a 2.

My co-worker did drive down south of STL last night and livecasted on Facebook just now .. watched his video .. it was odd how light it was .. maybe it was just a really good camera phone, but it didn't seem very dark in his video.

Yadda yadda .. before someone started passing glasses around, I did glance at the sun a few times .. not a good idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 21, 2017, 01:39:17 PM

What venues "dedicated to free and unemcumbered speech" are people being denied access to?

In many ways, it is actually much easier to share "free and unemcumbered speech" to a much greater audience than it was a generation ago.

you do get/see the news, right?  if i were to announce that i am speaking on fill in the blank "controversial topic" and a large group threatens to fill the place with guys in masks, torches, clubs, vandalism, tipping/burning cars, looting, etc  the local law enforcement tells me that i best cancel for the safety of many,  that would be denying free speech in my book

     there are veys and there are other veys-some of these are not so pleasant, ein'er?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 21, 2017, 01:40:17 PM
I have friends who headed for Carbondale.

This is why you never spend money in anticipation of natural phenomenon.  Your friends probably didn't drop much coin if they drove, but imagine those people who spent a few grand to get to Kansas City for the eclipse only to have thunderstorms during totality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 21, 2017, 01:45:28 PM
you do get/see the news, right?  if i were to announce that i am speaking on fill in the blank "controversial topic" and a large group threatens to fill the place with guys in masks, torches, clubs, vandalism, tipping/burning cars, looting, etc  the local law enforcement tells me that i best cancel for the safety of many,  that would be denying free speech in my book


Record from home.  Post on internet.  Nothing is banned.  You are free to say what you want.

I am not saying your scenario is "right."  Just saying it's not "banning free speech."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 21, 2017, 01:54:17 PM
Constantly confusing free speech (something that laws should not be passed to prohibit) and being free from consequences of free speech.  In this case, people controlling venues are not interested in the consequences of you using their venue for free speech.  In other free words, they are choosing their right of free association over the anticipated outcomes of your free speech.
You can say what you want.  Others are free to shout you down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 21, 2017, 02:04:56 PM
Milwaukee report .. clouds were wispy enough to see the sun, so that was ok.  But even at 84% it .. wasn't that cool.  It was dimmer, but on the excitement-o-meter, about a 2.


CT was good -- we had some clouds but still visible.  Buffalo 2024 - wings and totality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 21, 2017, 02:07:22 PM
70% coverage here in Southern Connecticut.  We're looking through a weld mask at work.  Very cool to see.  Trying to take photos with a good camera through the weld mask.  Not so good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 21, 2017, 02:16:32 PM
Freedom of Speech is both under attack and being banned. Denying access to a venue which is dedicated to free and unemcumbered speech is a ban and particularly heinous.

Arguing otherwise is specious.

There are three kinds of forums according to the Supreme Court. Public, limited, and closed. If you can find an example of a public forum being denied to someone, or a limited forum being denied based on viewpoint alone I would probably agree with you. But the examples media tend to point to are usually closed or limited forums. Most interior spaces on college campuses are considered either limited or closed forums.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 21, 2017, 02:23:41 PM
It was about 80% here in Cleveland.  Very cool to look at through the glasses, but otherwise not nearly as dramatic as I expected.  It was a bit dimmer than usual, but the sun was still so bright that I don't think I really would have noticed much of anything if I hadn't known about it.  Aside from a couple times when just starting to pass behind a cloud when you could see it with your naked eye, there wasn't much at all to see without the glasses.  Before hand, I was wondering how dark it would get.  The answer:  not very.  At all.

Now, seven years from now we'll be right in the past of totality.  So, there's that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 21, 2017, 02:48:07 PM
There are three kinds of forums according to the Supreme Court. Public, limited, and closed. If you can find an example of a public forum being denied to someone, or a limited forum being denied based on viewpoint alone I would probably agree with you. But the examples media tend to point to are usually closed or limited forums. Most interior spaces on college campuses are considered either limited or closed forums.
Says the guy who's 'other' school just limited free speech on campus by cancelling a white nationalist rally.  Of course that is going to be your position.   ::)

((teal (or is it 'teel' now?))
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 21, 2017, 03:01:05 PM
 In Des Moines for the evening    Any good barbecue or steak places in this town ?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 21, 2017, 03:03:48 PM
In Des Moines for the evening    Any good barbecue or steak places in this town ?

I have been to the 801 Chophouse a handful of times.  Very good.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 21, 2017, 03:10:12 PM
In Des Moines for the evening    Any good barbecue or steak places in this town ?
I'll ask my son works in Des Moines yes the one that went to ISU
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 21, 2017, 03:14:45 PM
Sew, you're Burton's dad, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 21, 2017, 03:16:00 PM
I'll ask my son works in Des Moines yes the one that went to ISU

F or J?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 21, 2017, 03:20:43 PM
F or J?
F, J lives in MKE at least until February 2018
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 21, 2017, 03:22:54 PM
Sew, you're Burton's dad, hey?
Nope, S had graduated by the time Burton transferred.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 21, 2017, 03:27:05 PM
 Driving  by Ames right now .  Smells like  manure
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 21, 2017, 03:29:11 PM
How 'bout this eclipse?


https://www.youtube.com/v/Qx9SJpE7Ifg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 21, 2017, 04:02:30 PM
Driving  by Ames right now .  Smells like  manure
F says BBQ Somkey D's or Jethro's
For steak as per Sultan 801 Chophouse
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2017, 04:43:41 PM
So is anyone in the path of totality? Glow Jr. Is. He went down to Nashville to stay with my folks.

My wife was visiting our daughter in Columbia, MO.  They said the totality was amazing.  They also had perfect timing - it was clear as the moon was obscuring the sun more and more and during the totality...then they got storms a little while later. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 21, 2017, 09:47:57 PM
These stainless steel insulated cups are really great in the summer.  The ice stays in there for a long time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 21, 2017, 10:01:36 PM
Maybe late but I'll leave this here:
http://cwmemory.com/2017/05/30/w-e-b-dubois-on-robert-e-lee/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 21, 2017, 10:18:22 PM
Maybe late but I'll leave this here:
http://cwmemory.com/2017/05/30/w-e-b-dubois-on-robert-e-lee/
I might not be a free man today if it weren't for the Confederates . This is because they were stupid and arrogant enough to start a war they could not win . The North came in kicked butt and freed my ancestors. For all we know, Slavery could have stayed as an institution for a much longer time if there was no war.   So , yes Robert E Lee and the like were traitors and certainly no friend of the black man ,but in my way of looking at life, they did me a favor by creating a circumstance that directly led to freedom . 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 21, 2017, 10:59:48 PM
No eclipse here in Paris.

Ps DUKES! What the heck happened there? That's easily top 3 fav bars in Milwaukee and now we are shooting people outside of it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 01:50:41 AM
Maybe late but I'll leave this here:
http://cwmemory.com/2017/05/30/w-e-b-dubois-on-robert-e-lee/

Zeitgeist is immutable. What seems obvious today might not have been as self-evident in the swirl of the cataclysm.

Whether he fully realized it or not, Faulkner in his world-class art and in his opinions drew from the well of traditional Southern impulses. He even calls down the old truth that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, that liberty is not a gift but only for those who have the character to get and keep it, “Which is exactly what we did, in those old days.”

John Taylor of Caroline, John C. Calhoun, and Robert E. Lee would know at once exactly what he meant. William Faulkner was not only a conservative Southerner, he believed that it was not such bad thing to be.

I believe it is a natural progression for the thought police to eventually turn their sites on the genius of Faulkner who celebrates the South and the Cause.

And to those white males of Scoop, who are so grievously offended by the stain of slavery in the cavalcade of American history, I ask what are you doing to fight slavery that continues unabated in an unjust world?

You quibble about statues and condemn men from a different age. But if slavery is really a matter of genuine concern and not parlor talk then you can fight against the enslavement of millions that is happening today. Some live by words. Others live by doing.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 22, 2017, 08:30:56 AM
Zeitgeist is immutable. What seems obvious today might not have been as self-evident in the swirl of the cataclysm.

Whether he fully realized it or not, Faulkner in his world-class art and in his opinions drew from the well of traditional Southern impulses. He even calls down the old truth that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, that liberty is not a gift but only for those who have the character to get and keep it, “Which is exactly what we did, in those old days.”

John Taylor of Caroline, John C. Calhoun, and Robert E. Lee would know at once exactly what he meant. William Faulkner was not only a conservative Southerner, he believed that it was not such bad thing to be.

I believe it is a natural progression for the thought police to eventually turn their sites on the genius of Faulkner who celebrates the South and the Cause.

Faulker was an artist who reflected his times.  There is no reason to diminish that work because of it.

And you seem to be making the mistake that many others have made.  What wasn't "self-evident" at the time of Calhoun?  That slavery was evil and wrong?  Throughout the 1800s there were many monumental steps that lead to the abolition of slavery in the western world.  The southern United States was one of two places in the western world that hung onto slavery into the 1860s.  (The other was Brazil.)  This wasn't really that complex an issue.


And to those white males of Scoop, who are so grievously offended by the stain of slavery in the cavalcade of American history, I ask what are you doing to fight slavery that continues unabated in an unjust world?

You quibble about statues and condemn men from a different age. But if slavery is really a matter of genuine concern and not parlor talk then you can fight against the enslavement of millions that is happening today. Some live by words. Others live by doing.

I know.  We only wish we could be like you keefe.  I mean, Scoop would be unbearable due to the pomposity, but at least we'd all claim we are doing something right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 11:20:16 AM
Faulker was an artist who reflected his times.  There is no reason to diminish that work because of it.

And you seem to be making the mistake that many others have made.  What wasn't "self-evident" at the time of Calhoun?  That slavery was evil and wrong?  Throughout the 1800s there were many monumental steps that lead to the abolition of slavery in the western world.  The southern United States was one of two places in the western world that hung onto slavery into the 1860s.  (The other was Brazil.)  This wasn't really that complex an issue.


I know.  We only wish we could be like you keefe.  I mean, Scoop would be unbearable due to the pomposity, but at least we'd all claim we are doing something right?

No one questioned the morality of slavery. I think even Edward Rutledge knew that the enslavement of other humans was morally reprehensible. But Rutledge held the northern colonies hostage in exchange for a pass on the slavery question.

And at the time, even Abigail Adams said that subordinating the issue to the more pressing matter of the UDI was a necessary compromise for a greater good.

But in all of this I have not ever mentioned slavery. The central point of my narrative is that the states did have the right to withdraw from the Union as provided for under the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles established the states as sovereign entities with certain and definite rights. The subsequent Constitutional Convention broadened the federal powers but never eliminated many of the prescribed rights of the individual states.

And so, if the states were exercising their mandated right to leave the Union how could the citizens of those sovereign states be committing treason?

Lincoln did not prevent the secessionist states from exercising their right to leave the Union. In fact, he physically forced them back into the Union through overwhelming military force. Frankly, I am glad that he preserved the Union and ended the abomination of slavery.
 
As one of the most self-righteous posters here, Sultan, I guess you would immediately detect the robust aroma of hubris if not pretentious conceit.

But once more you avoid the question - if you are so terribly upset by slavery what have you done to combat that awful institution?

As I have said, I have taken time out of my life to fly essential supplies from Europe into the refugee camps in the Horn of Africa (where my sister and her husband volunteer as doctors through Médecins Sans Frontières) and helped with the recovery and reintegration of Nepali children who were sold into horrible lives of the most despicable forms of servitude.     

If you want to consider that pompous then so be it. Frankly, I believe it is what my Anglican faith calls finding ways to serve.

People can thunder and rage at injustice but my rejoinder has always been to ask what one has done about it?

I have colleagues who are actively involved in volunteer cyber work aimed at shutting down human trafficking in Seattle. Their work was instrumental in shutting down a site that promoted prostitution here in Seattle. To me, that is active engagement in fighting slavery.

People can waste their time on statues but that is ridiculous when there is real injustice in the world.

One can pontificate about 200 year old injustice but I would prefer that the outraged channel all that strident militancy into something that actually makes a difference in the world.

It is one thing to scream and yell at the TV. It quite yet another to get out of the Lazy Boy and actually do something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 22, 2017, 11:26:23 AM
No one questioned the morality of slavery. I think even Edward Rutledge knew that the enslavement of other humans was morally reprehensible. But Rutledge held the northern colonies hostage in exchange for a pass on the slavery question.

And at the time, even Abigail Adams said that subordinating the issue to the more pressing matter of the UDI was a necessary compromise for a greater good.

But in all of this I have not ever mentioned slavery. The central point of my narrative is that the states did have the right to withdraw from the Union as provided for under the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles established the states as sovereign entities with certain and definite rights. The subsequent Constitutional Convention broadened the federal powers but never eliminated many of the prescribed rights of the individual states.

And so, if the states were exercising their mandated right to leave the Union how could the citizens of those sovereign states be committing treason?

Lincoln did not prevent the secessionist states from exercising their right to leave the Union. In fact, he physically forced them back into the Union through overwhelming military force. Frankly, I am glad that he preserved the Union and ended the abomination of slavery.
 
As one of the most self-righteous posters here, Sultan, I guess you would immediately detect the robust aroma of hubris if not pretentious conceit.

But once more you avoid the question - if you are so terribly upset by slavery what have you done to combat that awful institution?

As I have said, I have taken time out of my life to fly essential supplies from Europe into the refugee camps in the Horn of Africa (where my sister and her husband volunteer as doctors through Médecins Sans Frontières) and helped with the recovery and reintegration of Nepali children who were sold into horrible lives of the most despicable forms of servitude.     

If you want to consider that pompous then so be it. Frankly, I believe it is what my Anglican faith calls finding ways to serve.

People can thunder and rage at injustice but my rejoinder has always been to ask what one has done about it?

I have colleagues who are actively involved in volunteer cyber work aimed at shutting down human trafficking in Seattle. Their work was instrumental in shutting down a site that promoted prostitution here in Seattle. To me, that is active engagement in fighting slavery.

People can waste their time on statues but that is ridiculous when there is real injustice in the world.

One can pontificate about 200 year old injustice but I would prefer that the outraged channel all that strident militancy into something that actually makes a difference in the world.

It is one thing to scream and yell at the TV. It quite yet another to get out of the Lazy Boy and actually do something.




Keefe we all know you are a god among mortals.  We can all just aspire to be you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 11:33:06 AM

https://www.youtube.com/v/Qx9SJpE7Ifg

Saw Zappa while at Marquette. Sublime.

https://www.youtube.com/v/MQvtIgniCsE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 11:37:23 AM


Keefe we all know you are a god among mortals.  We can all just aspire to be you.

Again, you engage in petulant personal attack rather than answer the question: Since you are so filled with seething rage against the abomination that is human subjugation what are you doing to fight it?

You mentioned that slavery only existed in two places in the 1860 western world. Fact is, human subjugation continues throughout the world, including in your state.

You rage about statues celebrating slavery. What are you doing to fight slavery happening in your very own back yard? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 22, 2017, 11:41:27 AM
Again, you engage in petulant personal attack rather than answer the question: Since you are so filled with seething rage against the abomination that is human subjugation what are you doing to fight it?

You mentioned that slavery only existed in two places in the 1860 western world. Fact is, human subjugation continues throughout the world, including in your state.

You rage about statues celebrating slavery. What are you doing to fight slavery happening in your very own back yard? 


keefe, unlike you, I prefer to keep my charitable and personal interests to myself.  Scoop doesn't need more pompous braggarts than it already has.

If that answer doesn't satisfy you...well tough sh*t. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 22, 2017, 12:04:45 PM
I prefer to keep my charitable and personal interests to myself.  Scoop doesn't need more pompous braggarts than it already has.

I've generally found people do good deeds for two reasons. It's either to help others or to help themself. The former tend to do their good deeds and leave it at that. The latter tend to do their good deeds and go on to brag about them and use them to feel superior to others.

Further, not every individual can combat every ill in the world. I think most people are best suited finding what they really care about changing and taking actions where they are capable, whether that's through financial contribution or direct action. You can't save the entire world and right all wrongs alone, but if we all do our part, hopefully we will eventually get there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 22, 2017, 12:09:47 PM
I've generally found people do good deeds for two reasons. It's either to help others or to help themself. The former tend to do their good deeds and leave it at that. The latter tend to do their good deeds and go on to brag about them and use them to feel superior to others.

Further, not every individual can combat every ill in the world. I think most people are best suited finding what they really care about changing and taking actions where they are capable, whether that's through financial contribution or direct action. You can't save the entire world and right all wrongs alone, but if we all do our part, hopefully we will eventually get there.


Well said.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 22, 2017, 12:13:57 PM
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 People can waste their time on statues but that is ridiculous when there is real injustice in the world.
This is where in my opinion you go off the rails. 

It is well and good that you see and fight injustice elsewhere in the world.  I applaud you for it.  What is curious to me is that you seem to overlook, if not actively attempt to diminish, what the current public discourse is about.

It isn’t about statues per se, though the white supremacists would like to frame the discussion that way.  It is about the message that those statues were intended to send when they were erected, and the same message the alt-right clings to today.  The message that blacks may have been freed, but they will still be lynched.  That they may be separate, but they will never be equal.  That the law may say they have the right to vote, but we’ll do everything in our measure to prevent it.  That the white man is, and always will be superior.  They didn’t raise statues to Forrest because he was such a fine cavalry commander.

Now the alt-right clings to that message, the message that blacks are 3/5th of a person, the message that the glorifying statues of Davis, Lee, and Jackson were intended to convey.  We have a President that pretends that white supremacists beating a black man with pipes and Nazis shouting about exterminating Jews are on the same moral footing as those that oppose them.

This isn’t even about slavery, as that question was settled long ago.  You’d be hard pressed to find anyone that disagrees with your stance on slavery.

It’s about racism.

You can enjoy Faulkner’s prose, Lee’s ability as a field General, and even promulgate the obviously incorrect idea that we’d be a British colony today if it weren’t for South Carolina.  But to use these as excuses to poo-pooh and dismiss the rise of white nationalism, in large part experiencing a resurgence thanks in part to a President that condones it, as inconsequential is ignoble.

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 22, 2017, 12:23:34 PM
Keefe, there are millions of injustices in this world. I am confident that the vast majority of scoopers dedicate a significant portion of their time and funds to help right a fraction of the many injustices that plague humanity. No one can dedicate time and funds to every injustice. It's impossible. But that doesn't mean that those who choose to spend their time on other worthy causes can't have an opinion on a topic.

Fair or not, for many the confederacy and its many representations have become a symbol of hate and inequality....and not just for those who want to remove the symbols but also the ones who want to preserve them. One only has to look at Charlottesville to see that. Those protesters weren't chanting about states rights, honoring the dead, or Robert E Lee's contributions to the military curriculum. They were messages of hate and violence and some even brought symbols of Nazism in support. As I said earlier, I personally am for the statue staying up because I think its important to educate on the failings of our past. But I have no problem with others using their free speech to ask that these symbols of hate (for many) are removed.

I also don't care if we label the confederates traitors or not. If they weren't traitors, than they were enemy combatants who went to war with the United States of America for many reasons, not the least of which was the preservation of slavery. For me, we should educate ourselves and learn about the confederacy (which is why I am fine with the statue) but we should not honor it (which is why I was for changing the name of the park).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 22, 2017, 12:59:08 PM

But in all of this I have not ever mentioned slavery. The central point of my narrative is that the states did have the right to withdraw from the Union as provided for under the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles established the states as sovereign entities with certain and definite rights. The subsequent Constitutional Convention broadened the federal powers but never eliminated many of the prescribed rights of the individual states.

And so, if the states were exercising their mandated right to leave the Union how could the citizens of those sovereign states be committing treason?


Except, the Articles were and are no longer in effect.  The Constitution completely supersedes the Articles.  There is nothing in the Constitution that permits secession as it explicitly states the United States is "a perpetual union."  The secession question is answered here:

"The Constitution does not directly mention secession.[55] The legality of secession was hotly debated in the 19th century, with Southerners often claiming and Northerners generally denying that states have a legal right to unilaterally secede.[56] The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted the Constitution to be an "indestructible" union.[55] There is no legal basis a state can point to for unilaterally seceding.[57] Many scholars hold that the Confederate secession was blatantly illegal. The Articles of Confederation explicitly state the Union is "perpetual"; the U.S. Constitution declares itself an even "more perfect union" than the Articles of Confederation.[58] Other scholars, while not necessarily disagreeing that the secession was illegal, point out that sovereignty is often de facto an "extralegal" question. Had the Confederacy won, any illegality of its actions under U.S. law would have been rendered irrelevant, just as the undisputed illegality of American rebellion under the British law of 1775 was rendered irrelevant. Thus, these scholars argue, the illegality of unilateral secession was not firmly de facto established until the Union won the Civil War; in this view, the legal question was resolved at Appomattox.[56][59]"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 22, 2017, 01:42:39 PM
Except, the Articles were and are no longer in effect.  The Constitution completely supersedes the Articles.  There is nothing in the Constitution that permits secession as it explicitly states the United States is "a perpetual union."  The secession question is answered here:

"The Constitution does not directly mention secession.[55] The legality of secession was hotly debated in the 19th century, with Southerners often claiming and Northerners generally denying that states have a legal right to unilaterally secede.[56] The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted the Constitution to be an "indestructible" union.[55] There is no legal basis a state can point to for unilaterally seceding.[57] Many scholars hold that the Confederate secession was blatantly illegal. The Articles of Confederation explicitly state the Union is "perpetual"; the U.S. Constitution declares itself an even "more perfect union" than the Articles of Confederation.[58] Other scholars, while not necessarily disagreeing that the secession was illegal, point out that sovereignty is often de facto an "extralegal" question. Had the Confederacy won, any illegality of its actions under U.S. law would have been rendered irrelevant, just as the undisputed illegality of American rebellion under the British law of 1775 was rendered irrelevant. Thus, these scholars argue, the illegality of unilateral secession was not firmly de facto established until the Union won the Civil War; in this view, the legal question was resolved at Appomattox.[56][59]"

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 22, 2017, 01:45:20 PM
Except, the Articles were and are no longer in effect.  The Constitution completely supersedes the Articles.  There is nothing in the Constitution that permits secession as it explicitly states the United States is "a perpetual union."  The secession question is answered here:

"The Constitution does not directly mention secession.[55] The legality of secession was hotly debated in the 19th century, with Southerners often claiming and Northerners generally denying that states have a legal right to unilaterally secede.[56] The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted the Constitution to be an "indestructible" union.[55] There is no legal basis a state can point to for unilaterally seceding.[57] Many scholars hold that the Confederate secession was blatantly illegal. The Articles of Confederation explicitly state the Union is "perpetual"; the U.S. Constitution declares itself an even "more perfect union" than the Articles of Confederation.[58] Other scholars, while not necessarily disagreeing that the secession was illegal, point out that sovereignty is often de facto an "extralegal" question. Had the Confederacy won, any illegality of its actions under U.S. law would have been rendered irrelevant, just as the undisputed illegality of American rebellion under the British law of 1775 was rendered irrelevant. Thus, these scholars argue, the illegality of unilateral secession was not firmly de facto established until the Union won the Civil War; in this view, the legal question was resolved at Appomattox.[56][59]"

Who cares whether or not the confederate states had the right to leave, they didn't have the right to take up arms against the United States.

-or-

There have been two revolutionary wars in the history of this country... in the first, the rebels won; in the second, they lost.  You think that had we had lost the first one that merry old England would have let us erect statues of Washington, Jefferson, and all of the other traitors to the crown?  Hell no.  So all y'all wafflehousers best be thankful that we yankees tolerated your ignorance, insolence, insubordination and insidiousness this long.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 02:55:23 PM
Unfortunately you are too late to experience two of the finest watering holes to ever offer chilled beverages to slake the thirst of a parched community. The brick and mortar of the Lanche and Lenny's are gone...but the memories remain...

The Lanche was that worn plantation house fallen on hard times, glimpses of her former glory straining against faded chintz, the yellowed chandeliers from Paris no longer illuminating splendid gentlemen in gray, settled uncomfortably on the veranda for the next mint julep while rehashing that field and Pickett's failure and the agony of what might have been, as the rustle of hooped skirts reverberates through darkened hallways hinting at the salacious, but the only life is in the Spanish Moss draped capriciously on gnarled cypress.

Lenny's was the tar paper shack out on the Bayou, beyond the critical gaze of the censuring eye, where the gentility slithered off at dusk to join the unwashed indulging earthier hungers, the sharp twang of the blues resonates off tin, the sorrow and pity of those words adding depth, richness, and meaning to the bourbon, there is loss but few regrets and certainly no remorse, where a man's soul is darker than the waters outside with desires more venomous than the cotton mouth, a place where dreams swirl in a monotonous languor bereft of hope.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 02:56:46 PM
I've generally found people do good deeds for two reasons. It's either to help others or to help themself. The former tend to do their good deeds and leave it at that. The latter tend to do their good deeds and go on to brag about them and use them to feel superior to others.

Further, not every individual can combat every ill in the world. I think most people are best suited finding what they really care about changing and taking actions where they are capable, whether that's through financial contribution or direct action. You can't save the entire world and right all wrongs alone, but if we all do our part, hopefully we will eventually get there.

Kinda like posting a work promotion in both the alumni magazine then reposting it here???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 22, 2017, 03:00:43 PM
Kinda like posting a work promotion in both the alumni magazine then reposting it here???

A work promotion isn't exactly a "good deed."  So that's not self-promoting altruism, it's simply tooting your own horn.  And if you don't toot your own horn once in a while, no one else will.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 03:01:49 PM

keefe, unlike you, I prefer to keep my charitable and personal interests to myself.  Scoop doesn't need more pompous braggarts than it already has.

If that answer doesn't satisfy you...well tough sh*t.

Actually, you post a rather large volume of information about your personal interests.

The specific ask is since you are so egregiously outraged about statues and the glorification of a slave-holding society what is it you do to combat the institution of slavery which continues on to this very day?

You are comfortable expressing outrage about slavery. Since it continues on today what are you doing about it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 03:04:42 PM
This is where in my opinion you go off the rails. 

It is well and good that you see and fight injustice elsewhere in the world.  I applaud you for it.  What is curious to me is that you seem to overlook, if not actively attempt to diminish, what the current public discourse is about.

It isn’t about statues per se, though the white supremacists would like to frame the discussion that way.  It is about the message that those statues were intended to send when they were erected, and the same message the alt-right clings to today.  The message that blacks may have been freed, but they will still be lynched.  That they may be separate, but they will never be equal.  That the law may say they have the right to vote, but we’ll do everything in our measure to prevent it.  That the white man is, and always will be superior.  They didn’t raise statues to Forrest because he was such a fine cavalry commander.

Now the alt-right clings to that message, the message that blacks are 3/5th of a person, the message that the glorifying statues of Davis, Lee, and Jackson were intended to convey.  We have a President that pretends that white supremacists beating a black man with pipes and Nazis shouting about exterminating Jews are on the same moral footing as those that oppose them.

This isn’t even about slavery, as that question was settled long ago.  You’d be hard pressed to find anyone that disagrees with your stance on slavery.

It’s about racism.

You can enjoy Faulkner’s prose, Lee’s ability as a field General, and even promulgate the obviously incorrect idea that we’d be a British colony today if it weren’t for South Carolina.  But to use these as excuses to poo-pooh and dismiss the rise of white nationalism, in large part experiencing a resurgence thanks in part to a President that condones it, as inconsequential is ignoble.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHET0EsXkAIcwcZ.jpg:large)

I would submit that of the Scoopers here I am one of the very few whose family was thrown into a concentration camp.

I love it when people lecture on racism.

But my point has nothing to do with slavery. It focuses on the right of the states to withdraw from the Union.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 03:10:30 PM
Except, the Articles were and are no longer in effect.  The Constitution completely supersedes the Articles.  There is nothing in the Constitution that permits secession as it explicitly states the United States is "a perpetual union."  The secession question is answered here:

"The Constitution does not directly mention secession.[55] The legality of secession was hotly debated in the 19th century, with Southerners often claiming and Northerners generally denying that states have a legal right to unilaterally secede.[56] The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted the Constitution to be an "indestructible" union.[55] There is no legal basis a state can point to for unilaterally seceding.[57] Many scholars hold that the Confederate secession was blatantly illegal. The Articles of Confederation explicitly state the Union is "perpetual"; the U.S. Constitution declares itself an even "more perfect union" than the Articles of Confederation.[58] Other scholars, while not necessarily disagreeing that the secession was illegal, point out that sovereignty is often de facto an "extralegal" question. Had the Confederacy won, any illegality of its actions under U.S. law would have been rendered irrelevant, just as the undisputed illegality of American rebellion under the British law of 1775 was rendered irrelevant. Thus, these scholars argue, the illegality of unilateral secession was not firmly de facto established until the Union won the Civil War; in this view, the legal question was resolved at Appomattox.[56][59]"

I can cite legal opinions to the opposite. That is precisely the point - at the Constitutional Convention the southern states did not accept all of the provisions and in fact considered themselves free and sovereign entities.

You need to do more research on what is a very complex issue. Fact is, the Constitutional Convention did not reverse the legal position of sovereignty.

It did broaden centralized powers for many things and, more specifically, addressed issues between small and large states.

But it did NOT eliminate the legal status of the southern states and sovereign entities. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 22, 2017, 03:15:32 PM
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Sorry, Frenn's but you need to understand that Headband's citation was one opinion on a very complex matter.

Fact is, the South believed it had every right to remove itself from the Union. The North forced them back into it through overwhelming military force.

Headband's citation is anything but rebuttal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 22, 2017, 03:56:00 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 22, 2017, 04:37:50 PM
I can cite legal opinions to the opposite.

Great, I'd love to read them.  Spirited debate is good and I look forward to chances to increase my knowledge base.

That is precisely the point - at the Constitutional Convention the southern states did not accept all of the provisions and in fact considered themselves free and sovereign entities.

Just because the South considered themselves so, doesn't make it so.  The Constitution is ratified in full, you cannot pick and choose which provisions you follow and which you do not.

You need to do more research on what is a very complex issue. Fact is, the Constitutional Convention did not reverse the legal position of sovereignty.

Gladly.

Supreme Court rulings[edit]
Texas v. White[58] was argued before the United States Supreme Court during the December 1868 term. Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase read the Court's decision, on April 15, 1869.[60] Australian Professors Peter Radan and Aleksandar Pavkovic write:

“   Chase, [Chief Justice], ruled in favor of Texas on the ground that the Confederate state government in Texas had no legal existence on the basis that the secession of Texas from the United States was illegal. The critical finding underpinning the ruling that Texas could not secede from the United States was that, following its admission to the United States in 1845, Texas had become part of "an indestructible Union, composed of indestructible states." In practical terms, this meant that Texas has never seceded from the United States.[61]   ”
However, the Court's decision recognized some possibility of the divisibility "through revolution, or through consent of the States".[61][62]

In 1877, the Williams v. Bruffy[63] decision was rendered, pertaining to civil war debts. The Court wrote regarding acts establishing an independent government that "The validity of its acts, both against the parent state and the citizens or subjects thereof, depends entirely upon its ultimate success; if it fail to establish itself permanently, all such acts perish with it; if it succeed and become recognized, its acts from the commencement of its existence are upheld as those of an independent nation."[61][64]

So if the South would have won, they would have been successful in establishing a new government and thus there actions would have been "legal".

It did broaden centralized powers for many things and, more specifically, addressed issues between small and large states.

But it did NOT eliminate the legal status of the southern states and sovereign entities.

That is definitely one opinion.  Other opinions disagree.  Some even contest the Articles were more like an international pact and the US Constitution in 1790 is the real start of the Union.  So States lost their sovereignty when the constitution was ratified.  At the very least their sovereignty was placed 2nd to the country.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 22, 2017, 04:56:53 PM
And:

Another argument against secession centers on the language of Article I, Section 10, which declares that “No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation….” To proponents of this position, Article I, Section 10 unequivocally shows that the states which formed the Confederate States of America were in clear violation of the Constitution, thus invalidating their government and the individual acts of secession which led to it. Abraham Lincoln indirectly defended this position by declaring the seceding states were in “rebellion” and therefore still members of the Union. The Constitution, then, was still legally enforceable in those states, including Article I, Section 10.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 22, 2017, 05:05:37 PM
Kinda like posting a work promotion in both the alumni magazine then reposting it here???

Nice false equivocation. The alumni magazine has a section specifically for that purpose, and I didn't start that thread about it on here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 22, 2017, 05:19:26 PM
Ok, that was great.  Let's get back to Arbys.

This came in the mail today.

DO NOT PRINT THIS OUT AND USE IT.  Pretty sure it's a one time use thing, and I want all of those for dinner tonight. 

(http://i.imgur.com/cI5IA7z.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 22, 2017, 05:36:01 PM
I'd love to work in the Arby's product development team. 

Hey, how can we make this stuff better?

How about bacon?  And bourbon?   Let's try both.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 22, 2017, 05:38:22 PM
I'd love to work in the Arby's product development team. 

Hey, how can we make this stuff better?

How about bacon?  And bourbon?   Let's try both.

I'd rather be in the marketing department and hang out with Ving Rhames as he is rehearsing his voiceovers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 22, 2017, 06:26:10 PM
Favorite espresso place in Milwaukee? Mine is Anodyne in Walker's Point.  Great espresso drinks and nice atmosphere....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 22, 2017, 06:44:49 PM
I'd rather be in the marketing department and hang out with Ving Rhames as he is rehearsing his voiceovers.

I don't remember the last time I ate at Arby's, but their marketing department puts out some pretty funny ads.  "If you really want to eat a quarter pound of beef...that's cool...just eat half of one of these."  Beautiful (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhPbkyxCdIU).  Or, "Can we be honest about something here?  If you're getting a regular-sized sandwich for a dollar somewhere, you shouldn't be there.  Something's up with that sandwich."  Hilarious (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-nHtqMNO3A).

Granted, the ads aren't getting me in the door...but at least they're entertaining me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 22, 2017, 08:48:54 PM
I'd rather be in the marketing department and hang out with Ving Rhames as he is rehearsing his voiceovers.

'Hang out'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 22, 2017, 08:59:33 PM
I don't remember the last time I ate at Arby's, but their marketing department puts out some pretty funny ads.  "If you really want to eat a quarter pound of beef...that's cool...just eat half of one of these."  Beautiful (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhPbkyxCdIU).  Or, "Can we be honest about something here?  If you're getting a regular-sized sandwich for a dollar somewhere, you shouldn't be there.  Something's up with that sandwich."  Hilarious (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-nHtqMNO3A).

Granted, the ads aren't getting me in the door...but at least they're entertaining me.

This one's my favorite:

https://www.youtube.com/v/W1iOXGuv9uI
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on August 22, 2017, 09:12:19 PM
Whatever happened to the Blue Canary?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 22, 2017, 11:09:58 PM
Favorite espresso place in Milwaukee? Mine is Anodyne in Walker's Point.  Great espresso drinks and nice atmosphere....

I prefer anyplace that sells turkish coffee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 22, 2017, 11:14:21 PM
I prefer anyplace that sells turkish coffee.

Ever been in a Turkish prison?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 22, 2017, 11:55:55 PM
Ever been in a Turkish prison?
You tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 23, 2017, 12:06:41 AM
Ever been in a Turkish prison?

Not in the past couple years.  Turkish prison coffee though is subpar.  Kind of like prison wine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 23, 2017, 04:38:38 AM
Ever been in a Turkish prison?

ever seen a grown man naked?  do ya like movies about gladiators...?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 07:11:27 AM

Not in the past couple years.  Turkish prison coffee though is subpar.  Kind of like prison wine.


Only a matter of time before Starbucks sees this is an expansion opportunity....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 23, 2017, 08:02:47 AM
Thank god, this thread is back on track.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 23, 2017, 08:05:27 AM
Thank god, this thread is back on track.
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 08:09:32 AM
No Matta....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 23, 2017, 08:12:44 AM
Thank god, this thread is back on track.

Actually, thank hilltopper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 23, 2017, 08:14:52 AM
A thread about nothing can go off track?     Seems vaguely Seinfeld-ian.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 23, 2017, 08:44:45 AM
Did someone say train wreck?

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wWE1pAnw6axMc/giphy.gif)

Speaking of, I wish they staged more train wrecks theses days....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crush,_Texas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 23, 2017, 08:51:23 AM
Did someone say train wreck?

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wWE1pAnw6axMc/giphy.gif)

Speaking of, I wish they staged more train wrecks theses days....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crush,_Texas

This is how my colon felt the last time I ate at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on August 23, 2017, 09:02:00 AM
For those of you who missed out on Monday's eclipse, fear not.  The next total eclipse in the US will be on Monday April 8, 2024.  Indianapolis will be in the path of totality, so you can witness two awesome events in person on the same day: an eclipse and MU's sixth-straight national title.  (Dallas is also in the path should the NCAA want to consider somewhere else.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 23, 2017, 10:07:31 AM
For those of you who missed out on Monday's eclipse, fear not.  The next total eclipse in the US will be on Monday April 8, 2024.  Indianapolis will be in the path of totality, so you can witness two awesome events in person on the same day: an eclipse and MU's sixth-straight national title.  (Dallas is also in the path should the NCAA want to consider somewhere else.)

Damn... if you want a hotel room in Indy for less than $750/night that weekend, better make reservations soon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 23, 2017, 10:24:13 AM
For those of you who missed out on Monday's eclipse, fear not.  The next total eclipse in the US will be on Monday April 8, 2024.  Indianapolis will be in the path of totality, so you can witness two awesome events in person on the same day: an eclipse and MU's sixth-straight national title.  (Dallas is also in the path should the NCAA want to consider somewhere else.)

Meh. I'll just wait for the Sept 2099 totality that goes through MKE.

Jack Wojciechowski will be holding a special midnight madness that day that will honor his father's 16 national championships and the 12 of his own, before he hands the coaching reins over to his own son, Stevie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 23, 2017, 10:36:10 AM
Meh. I'll just wait for the Sept 2099 totality that goes through MKE.

Jack Wojciechowski will be holding a special midnight madness that day that will honor his father's 16 national championships and the 12 of his own, before he hands the coaching reins over to his own son, Stevie.

However, all of that will be overshadowed by the Scoop debate on whether MU should move to Milwaukee's new NBA expansion team's arena or to continue playing at the nearly 40-year old Thunderdome (for which 21 of those national championship teams called it home).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 10:37:28 AM
Ever been in a Turkish prison?

Billy Hayes??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 10:49:53 AM
Just because the South considered themselves so, doesn't make it so.  The Constitution is ratified in full, you cannot pick and choose which provisions you follow and which you do not.


How can the federal government be prevented from usurping powers that the Constitution doesn’t grant to it? It’s an alarming fact that few Americans ask this question anymore.

The people's ultimate defense against the federal government is the right of secession.

Most people assume that the Civil War settled that. But superior force proves nothing. If there was a right of secession before that war, it should be just as valid now. It wasn’t negated because Northern munitions factories were more efficient than Southern ones.

Among the Founding Fathers there was no doubt. The United States had just seceded from the British Empire, exercising the right of the people to “alter or abolish” — by force, if necessary — a despotic government.

The Declaration of Independence is the most famous act of secession in our history, though modern rhetoric makes “secession” sound somehow different from, and more sinister than, claiming independence.

The original 13 states formed a “Confederation,” under which each state retained its “sovereignty, freedom, and independence.” The Constitution didn’t change this; each sovereign state was free to reject the Constitution. The new powers of the federal government were “granted” and “delegated” by the states, which implies that the states were prior and superior to the federal government.

Even in The Federalist, the brilliant propaganda papers for ratification of the Constitution (largely written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison), the United States are constantly referred to as “the Confederacy” and “a confederate republic,” as opposed to a single “consolidated” or monolithic state.

Members of a “confederacy” are by definition free to withdraw from it.

Hamilton and Madison hoped secession would never happen, but they never denied that it was a right and a practical possibility. They envisioned the people taking arms against the federal government if it exceeded its delegated powers or invaded their rights, and they admitted that this would be justified.

Secession, including the resort to arms, was the final remedy against tyranny. (This is the real point of the Second Amendment.)

Strictly speaking, the states would not be “rebelling,” since they were sovereign; in the Framers’ view, a tyrannical government would be rebelling against the states and the people, who by defending themselves would merely exercise the paramount political “principle of self-preservation.”

The Constitution itself is silent on the subject, but since secession was an established right, it didn’t have to be reaffirmed. More telling still, even the bitterest opponents of the Constitution never accused it of denying the right of secession.

Three states ratified the Constitution with the provision that they could later secede if they chose; the other ten states accepted this condition as valid.

Early in the nineteenth century, some Northerners favored secession to spare their states the ignominy of union with the slave states. Later, others who wanted to remain in the Union recognized the right of the South to secede; Abraham Lincoln had many of them arrested as “traitors.” According to his ideology, an entire state could be guilty of “treason” and “rebellion.” The Constitution recognizes no such possibility.

Long before he ran for president, Lincoln himself had twice affirmed the right of secession and even armed revolution. His scruples changed when he came to power.

Only a few weeks after taking office, he wrote an order for the arrest of Chief Justice Roger Taney, who had attacked his unconstitutional suspension of habeas corpus.

His most recent biographer has said that during Lincoln’s administration there were “greater infringements on individual liberties than in any other period in American history.”

As a practical matter, the Civil War established the supremacy of the federal government over the formerly sovereign states. The states lost any power of resisting the federal government’s usurpations, and the long decline toward a totally consolidated central government began.

By 1973, the federal government was so powerful that the U.S. Supreme Court could insult the Constitution by striking down the abortion laws of all 50 states; and there was nothing the states, long since robbed of the right to secede, could do about it. That outrage was made possible by Lincoln’s triumphant war against the states, which was really his dark victory over the Constitution he was sworn to preserve.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 11:52:18 AM
Great, I'd love to read them.  Spirited debate is good and I look forward to chances to increase my knowledge base.

Just because the South considered themselves so, doesn't make it so.  The Constitution is ratified in full, you cannot pick and choose which provisions you follow and which you do not.


Supreme Court rulings[edit]
Texas v. White[58] was argued before the United States Supreme Court during the December 1868 term. Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase read the Court's decision, on April 15, 1869.[60] Australian Professors Peter Radan and Aleksandar Pavkovic write:

“   Chase, [Chief Justice], ruled in favor of Texas on the ground that the Confederate state government in Texas had no legal existence on the basis that the secession of Texas from the United States was illegal. The critical finding underpinning the ruling that Texas could not secede from the United States was that, following its admission to the United States in 1845, Texas had become part of "an indestructible Union, composed of indestructible states." In practical terms, this meant that Texas has never seceded from the United States.[61]   ”
However, the Court's decision recognized some possibility of the divisibility "through revolution, or through consent of the States".[61][62]


In the Texas v. White decision, Chase implicitly reasoned that the Union was an “indissoluble” contract between the “American people” and the federal government, or in this case the people of Texas and the federal government.

All contracts are intended to be perpetual. But if this were the case, how could nine States ratify a new Constitution while four States remained part of another Union in clear violation of the language of the Articles of Confederation.

Changes to the Articles required the consent of all thirteen States, not nine, and thus the Constitution can be viewed, in part, as an act of secession.

Moreover, James Madison argued that the Union was a different type of contract. “We are not to consider the Federal Union as analogous to the social compact of individuals: for if it were so, a majority would have a right to bind the rest, and even to form a new constitution for the whole… .”

The Constitution was framed by the unanimous consent of the States present in convention assembled in Philadelphia, but it had no teeth until the States, in convention, ratified it.

Even at that point, Madison suggested, the States could not bind the rest into accepting the document or remaining in the Union. The Constitution does not have a coercive principle, as Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut wrote in 1788 expressing fear that only "Coercion of Arms" in relation to a delinquent state. Ellsworth wrote, "This Constitution does not attempt to coerce sovereign bodies, states, in their political capacity. No coercion is applicable to such bodies, but that of an armed force. If we should attempt to execute the laws of the Union by sending an armed force against a delinquent state, it would involve the good and the bad, the innocent and the guilty, in the same calamity.”

Ellsworth recognized, as did the majority of the founding generation, that force did not destroy sovereignty. It created artificial supremacy, but sovereignty, the basic tenant of the founding, could not be surrendered in such a manner.

Sovereignty, in fact, cannot be surrendered at all; it can be delegated, as in the powers granted to the general government in Article I, but never surrendered.

Waging war “against them (the States)” is an act of treason, and as per the Constitution, a State can only be “protected” by the central government on the application of the legislature or the executive in the case of invasion.

Lincoln violated both constitutional safeguards against coercion by the central government in 1861, of course only if the states remained in the Union, as he insisted they did.

If not, war required a declaration from Congress, something Lincoln did not have, and by declaring war, Congress would have recognized the Confederate States as a legitimate government.

Either way, Lincoln violated the Constitution, thus rendering the “bloody nose” argument against secession void.

The “one people” argument was dissected by John Taylor of Caroline and Abel P. Upshur in their respective commentaries on the document.

In his New Views of the Constitution of the United States, Taylor contended that the continuity between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution reinforced the sovereignty of the states, and declared that, “There are many states in America, but no state of America, nor any people of an American state. A constitution for America or Americans, would therefore have been similar to a constitution for Utopia or Utopians.”

This view is in sharp contrast to Chase, who argued that continuity maintained a “perpetual” Union.

Taylor wrote, “This construction bestows the same meaning upon the same words in our three constituent or elemental instruments, and exhibits the reason why the whole language of the constitution is affianced to the idea of a league between sovereign states, and hostile to that of a consolidated nation.”

Upshur was more direct in his defense of both nullification and secession as a right of the sovereign States.

Published as a direct attack on Story’s polemic, Upshur’s A Brief Enquiry into the True Nature and Character of Our Federal Government is perhaps the last great commentary of the antebellum period.

Upshur decried the “imaginative construction” of people like Story and Webster and insisted that consolidation was never the aim of the Constitution.

In defending the right so the States to control the government and “interpose” their sovereignty to curtail central authority, Upshur said:

"The checking and controlling influences which afford safety to public liberty, are not to be found in the government itself. The people cannot always protect themselves against their rulers; if they could, no free government, in past times, would have been overthrown.

Power and patronage cannot easily be so limited and defined, as to rob them of their corrupting influences over the public mind. It is truly and wisely remarked by the Federalist, that “a power over a man’s subsistence is a power over his will.”

As little as possible of this power should be entrusted to the federal government, and even that little should be watched by a power authorized and competent to arrest its abuses. That power can be found only in the states.

In this consists the great superiority of the federative system over every other. In that system, the federal government is responsible, not directly to the people en masse, but to the people in their character of distinct political corporations. However easy it may be to steal power from the people, governments do not so readily yield it to one another.

The confederated states confer on their common government only such power as they themselves cannot separately exercise, or such as can be better exercised by that government. They have, therefore, an equal interest, to give it power enough, and to prevent it from assuming too much. In their hands the power of interposition is attended with no danger; it may be safely lodged where there is no interest to abuse it.



During the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, Governor Morris of Pennsylvania outlined “the distinction between a federal and a national supreme government; the former being a mere compact resting on the good faith of the parties, the latter having a complete and compulsive operation.”

If the Constitution established a federal government, and it did, then the Constitution did not have a “compulsive operation.” In essence, the people of the states in convention could either interpose their sovereignty to arrest the acts of the general government or withdraw from the Union.

Morris, a nationalist, recognized that the states still held sway when he suggested that the Constitution be voted on by state and that the states, not a consolidated people, had to ratify the document.

The Constitution as ratified in 1787 and 1788 is “a mere compact resting on the good faith of the parties.” That compact can be unilaterally broken at any point by the same people of the States which ratified it.

Neither the Framers nor the ratifiers believed that the Constitution created a “consolidated nation” as Story suggested.

It was argued in all state ratifying conventions that the opposite was true. The Union was made “more perfect” but never consolidated.

The States still had all powers not delegated to the general government, as the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution clearly illustrates, and every State proposed a “Tenth Amendment” in their suggested bill of rights in the months after ratification.

John C. Calhoun wrote that, “I maintain that sovereignty is in its nature indivisible. It is the supreme power in a state, and we might just as well speak of half a square, or half a triangle, as of half a sovereignty.”

In other words, delegated powers were still retained by the people of the States at large for their exercise if they chose to rescind that delegation.  Sovereignty can never be divided or surrendered in part.

If the states had it in 1776 as Jefferson wrote, then they maintain that sovereignty to this day and thus can exercise that sovereignty through an act of interposition or withdraw.

As for those who suggest that a state carved from the common property of the United States does not have the same sovereignty as the original thirteen states, Jefferson made clear in his Northwest Ordinance of 1787 that new states would enter the Union on “equal footing” with the existing states, meaning that they had the same rights, privileges, and immunities as the original thirteen, including the right of interposition and withdrawal.

Jefferson himself authored the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, a clear indication that he believed as much. Kentucky was not one of the original states, but the people of Kentucky had the same right of recourse that the people of Virginia had in opposing the unconstitutional Sedition Act of 1798.

If the argument against this position is correct, then the original thirteen states, themselves pared from the territory of Great Britain, would be illegal and illegitimate. That is not the case.

Secession and interposition—nullification—are healthy discussions to have in a federal republic. Their mere threat can, and has, spurred the central government to reform. Such was the justification for the Second Amendment as well as the state sovereignty issue as a buttress against a too powerful and unjust central government.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2017, 12:10:35 PM

In the Texas v. White decision, Chase implicitly reasoned that the Union was an “indissoluble” contract between the “American people” and the federal government, or in this case the people of Texas and the federal government.

All contracts are intended to be perpetual. But if this were the case, how could nine States ratify a new Constitution while four States remained part of another Union in clear violation of the language of the Articles of Confederation.

Changes to the Articles required the consent of all thirteen States, not nine, and thus the Constitution can be viewed, in part, as an act of secession.

Moreover, James Madison argued that the Union was a different type of contract. “We are not to consider the Federal Union as analogous to the social compact of individuals: for if it were so, a majority would have a right to bind the rest, and even to form a new constitution for the whole… .”

The Constitution was framed by the unanimous consent of the States present in convention assembled in Philadelphia, but it had no teeth until the States, in convention, ratified it.

Even at that point, Madison suggested, the States could not bind the rest into accepting the document or remaining in the Union. The Constitution does not have a coercive principle, as Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut wrote in 1788 expressing fear that only "Coercion of Arms" in relation to a delinquent state. Ellsworth wrote, "This Constitution does not attempt to coerce sovereign bodies, states, in their political capacity. No coercion is applicable to such bodies, but that of an armed force. If we should attempt to execute the laws of the Union by sending an armed force against a delinquent state, it would involve the good and the bad, the innocent and the guilty, in the same calamity.”

Ellsworth recognized, as did the majority of the founding generation, that force did not destroy sovereignty. It created artificial supremacy, but sovereignty, the basic tenant of the founding, could not be surrendered in such a manner.

Sovereignty, in fact, cannot be surrendered at all; it can be delegated, as in the powers granted to the general government in Article I, but never surrendered.

Waging war “against them (the States)” is an act of treason, and as per the Constitution, a State can only be “protected” by the central government on the application of the legislature or the executive in the case of invasion.

Lincoln violated both constitutional safeguards against coercion by the central government in 1861, of course only if the states remained in the Union, as he insisted they did.

If not, war required a declaration from Congress, something Lincoln did not have, and by declaring war, Congress would have recognized the Confederate States as a legitimate government.

Either way, Lincoln violated the Constitution, thus rendering the “bloody nose” argument against secession void.

The “one people” argument was dissected by John Taylor of Caroline and Abel P. Upshur in their respective commentaries on the document.

In his New Views of the Constitution of the United States, Taylor contended that the continuity between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution reinforced the sovereignty of the states, and declared that, “There are many states in America, but no state of America, nor any people of an American state. A constitution for America or Americans, would therefore have been similar to a constitution for Utopia or Utopians.”

This view is in sharp contrast to Chase, who argued that continuity maintained a “perpetual” Union.

Taylor wrote, “This construction bestows the same meaning upon the same words in our three constituent or elemental instruments, and exhibits the reason why the whole language of the constitution is affianced to the idea of a league between sovereign states, and hostile to that of a consolidated nation.”

Upshur was more direct in his defense of both nullification and secession as a right of the sovereign States.

Published as a direct attack on Story’s polemic, Upshur’s A Brief Enquiry into the True Nature and Character of Our Federal Government is perhaps the last great commentary of the antebellum period.

Upshur decried the “imaginative construction” of people like Story and Webster and insisted that consolidation was never the aim of the Constitution.

In defending the right so the States to control the government and “interpose” their sovereignty to curtail central authority, Upshur said:

"The checking and controlling influences which afford safety to public liberty, are not to be found in the government itself. The people cannot always protect themselves against their rulers; if they could, no free government, in past times, would have been overthrown.

Power and patronage cannot easily be so limited and defined, as to rob them of their corrupting influences over the public mind. It is truly and wisely remarked by the Federalist, that “a power over a man’s subsistence is a power over his will.”

As little as possible of this power should be entrusted to the federal government, and even that little should be watched by a power authorized and competent to arrest its abuses. That power can be found only in the states.

In this consists the great superiority of the federative system over every other. In that system, the federal government is responsible, not directly to the people en masse, but to the people in their character of distinct political corporations. However easy it may be to steal power from the people, governments do not so readily yield it to one another.

The confederated states confer on their common government only such power as they themselves cannot separately exercise, or such as can be better exercised by that government. They have, therefore, an equal interest, to give it power enough, and to prevent it from assuming too much. In their hands the power of interposition is attended with no danger; it may be safely lodged where there is no interest to abuse it.



During the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, Governor Morris of Pennsylvania outlined “the distinction between a federal and a national supreme government; the former being a mere compact resting on the good faith of the parties, the latter having a complete and compulsive operation.”

If the Constitution established a federal government, and it did, then the Constitution did not have a “compulsive operation.” In essence, the people of the states in convention could either interpose their sovereignty to arrest the acts of the general government or withdraw from the Union.

Morris, a nationalist, recognized that the states still held sway when he suggested that the Constitution be voted on by state and that the states, not a consolidated people, had to ratify the document.

The Constitution as ratified in 1787 and 1788 is “a mere compact resting on the good faith of the parties.” That compact can be unilaterally broken at any point by the same people of the States which ratified it.

Neither the Framers nor the ratifiers believed that the Constitution created a “consolidated nation” as Story suggested.

It was argued in all state ratifying conventions that the opposite was true. The Union was made “more perfect” but never consolidated.

The States still had all powers not delegated to the general government, as the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution clearly illustrates, and every State proposed a “Tenth Amendment” in their suggested bill of rights in the months after ratification.

John C. Calhoun wrote that, “I maintain that sovereignty is in its nature indivisible. It is the supreme power in a state, and we might just as well speak of half a square, or half a triangle, as of half a sovereignty.”

In other words, delegated powers were still retained by the people of the States at large for their exercise if they chose to rescind that delegation.  Sovereignty can never be divided or surrendered in part.

If the states had it in 1776 as Jefferson wrote, then they maintain that sovereignty to this day and thus can exercise that sovereignty through an act of interposition or withdraw.

As for those who suggest that a state carved from the common property of the United States does not have the same sovereignty as the original thirteen states, Jefferson made clear in his Northwest Ordinance of 1787 that new states would enter the Union on “equal footing” with the existing states, meaning that they had the same rights, privileges, and immunities as the original thirteen, including the right of interposition and withdrawal.

Jefferson himself authored the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, a clear indication that he believed as much. Kentucky was not one of the original states, but the people of Kentucky had the same right of recourse that the people of Virginia had in opposing the unconstitutional Sedition Act of 1798.

If the argument against this position is correct, then the original thirteen states, themselves pared from the territory of Great Britain, would be illegal and illegitimate. That is not the case.

Secession and interposition—nullification—are healthy discussions to have in a federal republic. Their mere threat can, and has, spurred the central government to reform. Such was the justification for the Second Amendment as well as the state sovereignty issue as a buttress against a too powerful and unjust central government.

Keefe, how's the Arbys in Seattle?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 12:15:04 PM
Keefe, how's the Arbys in Seattle?

I stopped there, entirely because of the NM thread endorsements. It was after 1400 and I was thrilled to find that they have a very robust $1 "Happy Hour" menu.

A couple Jalapeno Beefs washed down by an Orange Dreamsicle shake...all for $3.

A man can do worse. A lot worse I tell you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2017, 12:16:05 PM
Next week I am in Green Bay for a couple of days on business, and get to entertain some customers.

What's the best steakhouse in Green Bay?  Favre's Steakhouse, Republic Chophouse or Prime Quarter.

This will be my first meal post Whole30.  It should test of fortitude for the digestive system. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 12:17:18 PM
Next week I am in Green Bay for a couple of days on business, and get to entertain some customers.

What's the best steakhouse in Green Bay?  Favre's Steakhouse, Republic Chophouse or Prime Quarter.

This will be my first meal post Whole30.  It should test of fortitude for the digestive system.

So what? Arby's isn't good enough for your clients??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2017, 12:18:46 PM
So what? Arby's isn't good enough for your clients??

They don't serve Hendrick's at Arbys.  Haven't had a whiff of booze for 30 days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 12:46:08 PM
They don't serve Hendrick's at Arbys.  Haven't had a whiff of booze for 30 days.

Hendricks is great but, after a 30 day dry spell, I would slake my thirst with some Laphroaig!

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 12:50:09 PM
BTW, the brisket was outstanding. I tried to post a pic but it didn't take. But 14 pounds went fast.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 23, 2017, 01:07:37 PM
Next week I am in Green Bay for a couple of days on business, and get to entertain some customers.

What's the best steakhouse in Green Bay?  Favre's Steakhouse, Republic Chophouse or Prime Quarter.

This will be my first meal post Whole30.  It should test of fortitude for the digestive system.
Did you have dinner at Des Moines?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 01:07:38 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on August 23, 2017, 01:16:27 PM
Next week I am in Green Bay for a couple of days on business, and get to entertain some customers.

What's the best steakhouse in Green Bay?  Favre's Steakhouse, Republic Chophouse or Prime Quarter.

This will be my first meal post Whole30.  It should test of fortitude for the digestive system.

If your clients want to geek out on Packers stuff, take them to Favre's (which may go by a new name now as the liscensing deal is close to expiring).

If they are more "the scene" type guys, take them to Republic.  It's downtown and a little cooler. 

Food at both is fine.  Not outstanding but solid.  I would avoid Prime Q. 

Where you really should take them is Chives in Suamico.  Just 10-15 north of Lambeau.  They have 2-3 really nice steaks plus other items.  Last week I had their steak frites which was a huge ribeye.  A guy in my group had the filet and really liked it. 

It's an old farmhouse and hands down the best meal in GB. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 23, 2017, 01:17:38 PM
How can the federal government be prevented from usurping powers that the Constitution doesn’t grant to it? It’s an alarming fact that few Americans ask this question anymore.

The people's ultimate defense against the federal government is the right of secession.

Most people assume that the Civil War settled that. But superior force proves nothing. If there was a right of secession before that war, it should be just as valid now. It wasn’t negated because Northern munitions factories were more efficient than Southern ones.

Among the Founding Fathers there was no doubt. The United States had just seceded from the British Empire, exercising the right of the people to “alter or abolish” — by force, if necessary — a despotic government.

The Declaration of Independence is the most famous act of secession in our history, though modern rhetoric makes “secession” sound somehow different from, and more sinister than, claiming independence.

The original 13 states formed a “Confederation,” under which each state retained its “sovereignty, freedom, and independence.” The Constitution didn’t change this; each sovereign state was free to reject the Constitution. The new powers of the federal government were “granted” and “delegated” by the states, which implies that the states were prior and superior to the federal government.

Even in The Federalist, the brilliant propaganda papers for ratification of the Constitution (largely written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison), the United States are constantly referred to as “the Confederacy” and “a confederate republic,” as opposed to a single “consolidated” or monolithic state.

Members of a “confederacy” are by definition free to withdraw from it.

Hamilton and Madison hoped secession would never happen, but they never denied that it was a right and a practical possibility. They envisioned the people taking arms against the federal government if it exceeded its delegated powers or invaded their rights, and they admitted that this would be justified.

Secession, including the resort to arms, was the final remedy against tyranny. (This is the real point of the Second Amendment.)

Strictly speaking, the states would not be “rebelling,” since they were sovereign; in the Framers’ view, a tyrannical government would be rebelling against the states and the people, who by defending themselves would merely exercise the paramount political “principle of self-preservation.”

The Constitution itself is silent on the subject, but since secession was an established right, it didn’t have to be reaffirmed. More telling still, even the bitterest opponents of the Constitution never accused it of denying the right of secession.

Three states ratified the Constitution with the provision that they could later secede if they chose; the other ten states accepted this condition as valid.

Early in the nineteenth century, some Northerners favored secession to spare their states the ignominy of union with the slave states. Later, others who wanted to remain in the Union recognized the right of the South to secede; Abraham Lincoln had many of them arrested as “traitors.” According to his ideology, an entire state could be guilty of “treason” and “rebellion.” The Constitution recognizes no such possibility.

Long before he ran for president, Lincoln himself had twice affirmed the right of secession and even armed revolution. His scruples changed when he came to power.

Only a few weeks after taking office, he wrote an order for the arrest of Chief Justice Roger Taney, who had attacked his unconstitutional suspension of habeas corpus.

His most recent biographer has said that during Lincoln’s administration there were “greater infringements on individual liberties than in any other period in American history.”

As a practical matter, the Civil War established the supremacy of the federal government over the formerly sovereign states. The states lost any power of resisting the federal government’s usurpations, and the long decline toward a totally consolidated central government began.

By 1973, the federal government was so powerful that the U.S. Supreme Court could insult the Constitution by striking down the abortion laws of all 50 states; and there was nothing the states, long since robbed of the right to secede, could do about it. That outrage was made possible by Lincoln’s triumphant war against the states, which was really his dark victory over the Constitution he was sworn to preserve.


So are you going to admit that you stole this entire work almost word for word, without attribution, from this page?

http://www.sobran.com/columns/1999-2001/990930.shtml

Am I supposed to be impressed by this?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on August 23, 2017, 01:18:16 PM
Thank god, this thread is back on track.

Topper, I know you are all powerful.  Are you to blame for BK becoming an Arby's in our 'hood?  I miss that Burger King more and more each day. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 23, 2017, 01:36:44 PM
If your clients want to geek out on Packers stuff, take them to Favre's (which may go by a new name now as the liscensing deal is close to expiring).

If they are more "the scene" type guys, take them to Republic.  It's downtown and a little cooler. 

Food at both is fine.  Not outstanding but solid.  I would avoid Prime Q. 

Where you really should take them is Chives in Suamico.  Just 10-15 north of Lambeau.  They have 2-3 really nice steaks plus other items.  Last week I had their steak frites which was a huge ribeye.  A guy in my group had the filet and really liked it. 

It's an old farmhouse and hands down the best meal in GB. 

I think it just changed to Hall of Fame Chop House.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 01:39:35 PM
I did. Headband asked for a source.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 23, 2017, 01:41:01 PM

So are you going to admit that you stole this entire work almost word for word, without attribution, from this page?

http://www.sobran.com/columns/1999-2001/990930.shtml

Am I supposed to be impressed by this?

So, are you going to admit that you do nothing to fight human slavery? Something you express outrage over but don't do anything about?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 23, 2017, 01:45:05 PM
I did. Headband asked for a source.

He asked for "legal opinions."  These aren't legal opinions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 23, 2017, 01:50:46 PM
Nice catch on the plagiarism, Sultan.    Did you run it through one of those databases that academics use to stop students from doing that very thing?    Or are you just that damn good?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 23, 2017, 01:53:45 PM
Nice catch on the plagiarism, Sultan.    Did you run it through one of those databases that academics use to stop students from doing that very thing?    Or are you just that damn good?


I copied and pasted a paragraph and did a google search.  Real IT savvy...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 23, 2017, 01:53:52 PM
Nice catch on the plagiarism, Sultan.    Did you run it through one of those databases that academics use to stop students from doing that very thing?    Or are you just that damn good?

Cause he's the Sultan.  He has powers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on August 23, 2017, 03:05:01 PM
Wow, I leave Scoop for ONE afternoon - and of course miss Keefe plagiarizing a Holocaust denier to argue the merits of the Confederacy. Haha.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 23, 2017, 03:19:01 PM
Topper, I know you are all powerful.  Are you to blame for BK becoming an Arby's in our 'hood?  I miss that Burger King more and more each day. 

I stand accused, yes.   I went into the Glendale mayor's office and told them I was a mod for MUScoop, and listed my demands.

I also got a Noodles, but my desire for a White Castle fell on deaf ears, they were like, White Castle?  Who do you think you are, John Dodds?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 23, 2017, 03:21:45 PM
The invisible hand of scoop is both wise and terrible to behold
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 23, 2017, 03:24:49 PM
I stand accused, yes.   I went into the Glendale mayor's office and told them I was a mod for MUScoop, and listed my demands.

I also got a Noodles, but my desire for a White Castle fell on deaf ears, they were like, White Castle?  Who do you think you are, John Dodds?

Wasn't this part of the settlement for letting Bucky Badger use your bathroom as a changing room?  Btw, did he leave the toilet seat down?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on August 23, 2017, 04:19:43 PM
I stand accused, yes.   I went into the Glendale mayor's office and told them I was a mod for MUScoop, and listed my demands.

I also got a Noodles, but my desire for a White Castle fell on deaf ears, they were like, White Castle?  Who do you think you are, John Dodds?

they were like...White Castle....Who do you think you are...John Dodds?

/FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 04:59:36 PM

I stand accused, yes.   I went into the Glendale mayor's office and told them I was a mod for MUScoop, and listed my demands.


Did you remember to order my Bugatti?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on August 23, 2017, 05:19:02 PM
they were like...White Castle....Who do you think you are...John Dodds?

/FIFY

I laughed at this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Golden Avalanche on August 23, 2017, 05:35:00 PM

So are you going to admit that you stole this entire work almost word for word, without attribution, from this page?

http://www.sobran.com/columns/1999-2001/990930.shtml

Am I supposed to be impressed by this?

Quite pathetic to see an adult stoop to thievery in their failed attempt to build a rebuttal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 23, 2017, 06:15:03 PM
This is a simple but good eloquent explanation

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=923232114386312&id=127225910653607&_rdr
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 23, 2017, 06:24:12 PM
My lack of ellipses was purposeful.  "Who do you think you are, John Dodds?"

I tell people I'm John Dodds.  Or Henry Sugar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 06:27:19 PM
My lack of ellipses was purposeful.  "Who do you think you are, John Dodds?"

I tell people I'm John Dodds.  Or Henry Sugar.

I tell people I'm Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 23, 2017, 07:34:40 PM
I tell people I'm Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
You're tall, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 08:39:41 PM
You're tall, hey?

5'9".  The ruse doesn't work often....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2017, 08:57:05 PM
Did you have dinner at Des Moines?

Just ended up going somewhere quick in the East section, or something like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 23, 2017, 09:04:36 PM
Quite pathetic to see an adult stoop to thievery in their failed attempt to build a rebuttal.
It's especially delicious that he stole it from a Holocaust denier...after stating that his family was thrown into a concentration camp.  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 09:07:31 PM
Just ended up going somewhere quick in the East section, or something like that.

Quickie in Des Moines, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2017, 09:55:37 PM
Quickie in Des Moines, eh?

Kind of a scary thought, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 23, 2017, 10:08:32 PM
Come on guys. This is easily the thread of the summer. Let's not do anything dumb and get it locked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 23, 2017, 10:21:14 PM
The question of secession definitely existed from the time of ratification of the Constitution through the Civil War.  Anti-Federalists, like Patrick Henry of Virginia, feared that ratifying the Constitution would end the sovereignty of the States.  Even after ratification, there was much rhetoric about secession and the right of secession.  Sitting Presidents even had varying opinions on the legality of secession.  Andrew Jackson, for example, said secession was not legal while James Buchanan said it was.

Did States reserve the right to secede from the Union?  Short answer, no. Here is a good read on the subject:

https://studycivilwar.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/did-the-states-reserve-a-right-to-secede/ (https://studycivilwar.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/did-the-states-reserve-a-right-to-secede/)

An excerpt from the article:

“This idea of reserving right to withdraw was started in Richmd. & considered as a conditional ratification which was itself considered as worse than a rejection.”  [James Madison to Alexander Hamilton, July 20, 1788]

"Notice how Madison says the idea of reserving a right to withdraw was considered and rejected in the Virginia Ratification Convention.  The proposal to reserve a right to withdraw was defeated in the New York convention as well."

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 23, 2017, 10:22:40 PM
I've said my peace on the subject.  Now Arby's.  How about those shakes, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 23, 2017, 10:24:47 PM
they were like...White Castle....Who do you think you are...John Dodds?

/FIFY

Why not Krystal's.  Southern version of White Castle.  Way better in my opinion. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2017, 11:16:20 PM
Anyone else here ever have the banana macadamia pancakes at Boots & Kimo's in Kailua?

http://www.bootsnkimos.com/menu/banana-pancake-kimos-macadamia-nut-sauce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 24, 2017, 07:35:44 AM
Anyone else here ever have the banana macadamia pancakes at Boots & Kimo's in Kailua?

http://www.bootsnkimos.com/menu/banana-pancake-kimos-macadamia-nut-sauce

Sadly I have not. Still never been to Hawaii. But I did have a delicious Japanese Whisky while in Paris yesterday. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 24, 2017, 08:03:34 AM
Anyone else here ever have the banana macadamia pancakes at Boots & Kimo's in Kailua?

http://www.bootsnkimos.com/menu/banana-pancake-kimos-macadamia-nut-sauce

My rule: never click on a link that contains "nut-sauce" in it ay na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 08:05:34 AM
Why not Krystal's.  Southern version of White Castle.  Way better in my opinion.

Haven't been there in decades, but yeah.  Do they still serve chicken?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 08:07:07 AM
My rule: never click on a link that contains "nut-sauce" in it ay na?

It must be expensive for you to constantly Geek Squad to get rid of all the porny viruses, ey'na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 08:17:43 AM
I've said my peace on the subject.  Now Arby's.  How about those shakes, hey?

Or Burger King's Lucky Charm Shake ..

(https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/622f9220abe840913dc97e57318406c5c4f0b9f7/c=0-12-2700-2042&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2017/06/20/USATODAY/USATODAY/636335687821292033-lucky-charms.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 08:18:27 AM
Why not Krystal's.  Southern version of White Castle.  Way better in my opinion.

Do you really think there is a difference?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 08:30:50 AM
Do you really think there is a difference?

Um, the chicken.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 24, 2017, 08:30:59 AM
Or Burger King's Lucky Charm Shake ..

(https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/622f9220abe840913dc97e57318406c5c4f0b9f7/c=0-12-2700-2042&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2017/06/20/USATODAY/USATODAY/636335687821292033-lucky-charms.jpg)

I can't stand Burger King....but this might just convince me to give it a second chance
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 24, 2017, 08:40:03 AM
Haven't been there in decades, but yeah.  Do they still serve chicken?

They do still serve chicken.

Do you really think there is a difference?

Most definitely, the Krystal Chiks (chicken) for one, and the fries are an improvement over white castle.  Either way, ideal drunk food.

Well at least when real chili is not available.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 08:47:42 AM
They do still serve chicken.

Most definitely, the Krystal Chiks (chicken) for one, and the fries are an improvement over white castle.  Either way, ideal drunk food.

Well at least when real chili is not available.

I am also guessing that Krystal does not have all the weird bastardizations of sliders that White Castle does.

Nutella waffle sliders?  GTFO. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 08:54:36 AM
I'd never heard of Krystal until they became one of our customers.  White Castle is also one. 

When the Krystal people came to MKE, I asked them about the similarity to WC, which one came first.  Apparently they were invented around the same decade .. but the owners of Krystal and WC had a gentleman's agreement, Krystal would stay south of the Mason-Dixon line, WC north, and that looks be in effect today.

I can't for the life of me figure why WC doesn't have more than 1 store in Wisconsin.  It would be a smash success in MKE.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 09:02:34 AM
I'd never heard of Krystal until they became one of our customers.  White Castle is also one. 

When the Krystal people came to MKE, I asked them about the similarity to WC, which one came first.  Apparently they were invented around the same decade .. but the owners of Krystal and WC had a gentleman's agreement, Krystal would stay south of the Mason-Dixon line, WC north, and that looks be in effect today.

I can't for the life of me figure why WC doesn't have more than 1 store in Wisconsin.  It would be a smash success in MKE.


Because of Culvers.  That's why Steak-n-Shake failed here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 09:49:31 AM

Because of Culvers.  That's why Steak-n-Shake failed here.

I wouldn't think White Castle and Culvers are competitors.   I'd think it'd be McDs and BK.

I think a MKE WC would succeed like Krispe Kreme and Chick-fil-A did.   Dunkin Donuts, KFC, and Popeyes are all over the area, but KK and CFA succeeded.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 09:53:46 AM
I'd never heard of Krystal until they became one of our customers.  White Castle is also one. 

When the Krystal people came to MKE, I asked them about the similarity to WC, which one came first.  Apparently they were invented around the same decade .. but the owners of Krystal and WC had a gentleman's agreement, Krystal would stay south of the Mason-Dixon line, WC north, and that looks be in effect today.

I can't for the life of me figure why WC doesn't have more than 1 store in Wisconsin.  It would be a smash success in MKE.

There are definitely White Castles in Nashville now, and that is where I used to patronize Krystal as a kid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 09:57:39 AM
I wouldn't think White Castle and Culvers are competitors.   I'd think it'd be McDs and BK.

I think a MKE WC would succeed like Krispe Kreme and Chick-fil-A did.   Dunkin Donuts, KFC, and Popeyes are all over the area, but KK and CFA succeeded.


Did Krispy Kreme succeed?  They have a single location in Wisconsin.  Dunkin has a reputation for low cost and good coffee. 

Chick-Fil-A is also much more of a "suburban" oriented restaurant than KFC or Popeyes.

With White Castle, there are a lot of burger joints.  I think they look at this market and think resources might be better spent elsewhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 24, 2017, 09:58:42 AM
Only Krystals I've ever been to was the one on Bourbon Street... not sure if it's still there, but for those of you who haven't been, it was basically the first storefront on Bourbon Street as you entered from Canal (the major east-west route that you see in any pictures/videos of the Mardi Gras parade).  In other words, it is/was the first (or last) stop on Bourbon Street for tens of thousands of people every night.

That location had to be a goldmine after 1:00a... wouldn't be surprised if they we're just dropping off a few cows at the back door every night (incidentally, about one block west there was a place where you could drop a few on some cows showing their back doors).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 24, 2017, 10:00:07 AM

Did Krispy Kreme succeed?  They have a single location in Wisconsin.  Dunkin has a reputation for low cost and good coffee. 

Chick-Fil-A is also much more of a "suburban" oriented restaurant than KFC or Popeyes.

With White Castle, there are a lot of burger joints.  I think they look at this market and think resources might be better spent elsewhere.

Ask someone in Sauk City if they consider Steak n Shake a competitor and they'll nod their head.  Ask the same person if they think Krystal or White Castle a competitor and they'll laugh you out of the room.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 10:02:04 AM
Ask someone in Sauk City if they consider Steak n Shake a competitor and they'll nod their head.  Ask the same person if they think Krystal or White Castle a competitor and they'll laugh you out of the room.


Well OK.  I guess I am just thinking reasons why WC wouldn't come here. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 24, 2017, 10:09:42 AM

Well OK.  I guess I am just thinking reasons why WC wouldn't come here.

Easy.  Low-cost/low-margin/high-volume businesses tend to gravitate towards less affluent, under-served, relatively low-risk, high-density/high-traffic areas.  Wisconsin has a lot of places that meet two or three of those criteria, but not all four.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 10:10:19 AM
Easy.  Low-cost/low-margin/high-volume businesses tend to gravitate towards less affluent, under-served, relatively low-risk, high-density/high-traffic areas.  Wisconsin has a lot of places that meet two or three of those criteria, but not all four.


OK.  That makes a lot of sense. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 10:27:30 AM

Did Krispy Kreme succeed?  They have a single location in Wisconsin.  Dunkin has a reputation for low cost and good coffee. 


Indeed, I'm surprised there aren't more.  That being said .. I remember when it opened and they had a line out the door for a while.   At least, that one location seems to be making it.

White Castle doesn't need to open 10 stores, just one would be super.    Put it near UWM or MU and keep it open until 4am for the drunks?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 24, 2017, 10:45:01 AM
Chick-Fil-A is also much more of a "suburban" oriented restaurant than KFC or Popeyes.

So Chic fil A is the traditionals of the fast food chicken world eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 24, 2017, 10:47:23 AM
Was never impressed with white castle.  Their patties always felt slimy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 24, 2017, 10:58:10 AM
I think a MKE WC would succeed like Krispe Kreme and Chick-fil-A did.   Dunkin Donuts, KFC, and Popeyes are all over the area, but KK and CFA succeeded.

I've long thought a White Castle could make a killing over on the East Side. Place it within walking distance of UW-Milwaukee. Not a lot of fast food over there, with the closest McDonald's either on North Ave or Capitol Dr. It's the kind of late-night, munchie fare that would be great for college kids.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 11:07:56 AM
My dad and I would have to sneak White Castle visits in .. mother did not approve.

They were called "gut bombers" in our house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 24, 2017, 11:20:48 AM
Made the road trip to WC in Kenosha 2 or 3 times in college.  Went out drinking in Indy in 2003 on the Friday night between 1st and 2nd round tourney games.  Three of us ended up at WC at night's end; total bill was about $45.  Had leftovers for breakfast the next day.  Those are my only experiences with WC.

As for the Lucky Charm shake at BK, that is the first I heard of it.  Reminded me of the Simpson's episode where Homer orders Skittlebrau at Moe's.  Anyway, I may need to track this shake down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 11:23:06 AM


White Castle doesn't need to open 10 stores, just one would be super.   


Like McDonald's, White Castle has a lot of proprietary products. As a matter of a fact, I know at least one factory that does nothing but crank out frozen sliders.

It probably doesn't make business sense for White Castle to send one of their big product trucks up there  to stock one restaurant.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 12:02:41 PM
Was never impressed with white castle.  Their patties always felt slimy

You are overthinking this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 12:04:27 PM
Um, the chicken.

Who the eff goes to White Castle for chicken????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2017, 12:13:07 PM
Who the eff goes to White Castle for chicken????

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You asked what was different. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 24, 2017, 12:42:47 PM
Indeed, I'm surprised there aren't more.  That being said .. I remember when it opened and they had a line out the door for a while.   At least, that one location seems to be making it.

White Castle doesn't need to open 10 stores, just one would be super.    Put it near UWM or MU and keep it open until 4am for the drunks?
Always thought WC was for a "higher" state of mind. No WC down here only frozen supermarket product.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2017, 01:18:08 PM

Indeed, I'm surprised there aren't more.  That being said .. I remember when it opened and they had a line out the door for a while.   At least, that one location seems to be making it.


A KK opened here in Rochester several years back. It did extremely well for about six months, and then the crowds just died. After about a year or two they called it quits.

 Honestly, I don't think their donuts are much better than the kind you can buy in most grocery store bakeries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 01:30:43 PM
A KK opened here in Rochester several years back. It did extremely well for about six months, and then the crowds just died. After about a year or two they called it quits.

 Honestly, I don't think their donuts are much better than the kind you can buy in most grocery store bakeries.

Yeah gimme a box of Dunkin Muchkins over KK any day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 01:34:25 PM
I've always thought of KK as the gold standard.  Qwik Trip has a clone donut that's spot on, though .. and cheap.  Can't hit that station without a dozen or three.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 01:35:37 PM
I've always thought of KK as the gold standard. 


Dude...I mean...I can't even...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2017, 01:38:59 PM
This just in:

'T.J. HOOKER,' 'TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL,' 'THE FACTS OF LIFE' JOIN METV'S FALL 2017 SCHEDULE

http://metv.com/stories/tj-hooker-touched-by-an-angel-the-facts-of-life-join-metvs-fall-2017-schedule

There are 1980s teenage boys who will admit to fantasizing about Officer Stacy Sheridan, and then there are liars.

We may need an NM2 thread, there's so much to discuss. 

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 24, 2017, 01:48:04 PM
Krispy Kreme? Never understood the appeal. Local mom and pop shops have the best donuts but if its gotta be chain than Shipley's all day, every day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2017, 01:59:20 PM

Dude...I mean...I can't even...

He lost me there too....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 24, 2017, 03:03:37 PM
Happy 52nd birthday, Marlee Matlin.
I still want to sweep with you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 24, 2017, 03:15:19 PM
This just in:

'T.J. HOOKER,' 'TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL,' 'THE FACTS OF LIFE' JOIN METV'S FALL 2017 SCHEDULE

http://metv.com/stories/tj-hooker-touched-by-an-angel-the-facts-of-life-join-metvs-fall-2017-schedule

There are 1980s teenage boys who will admit to fantasizing about Officer Stacy Sheridan, and then there are liars.

We may need an NM2 thread, there's so much to discuss. 

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Shattner:  Toupee or not to toupee?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 24, 2017, 03:20:55 PM
Never watched TJ Hooker.  Toupee.  I may as well be married to Marlee Marlin for as much as my wife listens to me. (Enraptured with facebook)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Golden Avalanche on August 24, 2017, 04:41:08 PM
Was never impressed with white castle.  Their patties always felt slimy

Avoid the rat burgers. Indulge on the mozz sticks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 24, 2017, 07:34:24 PM
Was never impressed with white castle.  Their patties always felt slimy

I never felt one of their patties so I wouldn't know - what I do know is they tasted sublime. A sack of double cheeseburgers at 2:00 am after a night on the town is an experience like no other. Yum.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 07:51:19 PM
I never felt one of their patties so I wouldn't know - what I do know is they tasted sublime. A sack of double cheeseburgers at 2:00 am after a night on the town is an experience like no other. Yum.

Good stuff.  Some of the finest rectal rockets out there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 07:52:35 PM
Anyone been to Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg?   Worth stopping at?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2017, 08:18:16 PM
I'm not much of a Journey fan, but "Stone in Love" is a catchy tune.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 24, 2017, 08:20:21 PM
Surprised your heine isn't interested in da Big Gig BBQ at Summerfest over Labor Day, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 24, 2017, 08:59:07 PM
Anyone been to Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg?   Worth stopping at?
I bet is too faraway for me  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 09:08:38 PM
Niece and nephew both moved in today to McCormick.  Weird
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2017, 09:12:29 PM
Niece and nephew both moved in today to McCormick.  Weird
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 09:13:11 PM
Yes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 09:15:14 PM
When they move into Schroeder next year, I'll need to show them how to sneak 10 kegs into the elevator and up to 10 South undetected. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 24, 2017, 09:18:16 PM
Anyone been to Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg?   Worth stopping at?

Haven't been to the store but have had their applewood smoked bacon.  Would definitely recommend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2017, 09:25:29 PM
Double Whopper with cheese.  The one that does the job.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 24, 2017, 11:34:09 PM
I never felt one of their patties so I wouldn't know - what I do know is they tasted sublime. A sack of double cheeseburgers at 2:00 am after a night on the town is an experience like no other. Yum.

I mean the mouth feel.  Felt like there was a layer of snot around the patties.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 25, 2017, 12:11:46 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 25, 2017, 05:08:29 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

Hurricanes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 25, 2017, 07:56:09 AM
Hurricanes

Boooo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 25, 2017, 08:11:15 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?
I assume you already have a Michael Irvin jersey and a pile of cocaine. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 25, 2017, 08:32:13 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

Whatever hasn't already been cleared from the store shelves?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 25, 2017, 08:39:54 AM
Boooo

Ok.  Second choice....Strip and Go Naked's
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 25, 2017, 08:41:02 AM
Pink Lady's at HyVee today - $2.49/lb

Cub Foods - $1.49/lb.  CaCHING!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 25, 2017, 08:55:04 AM
I mean the mouth feel.  Felt like there was a layer of snot around the patties.

Did someone in your party piss off the server?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 25, 2017, 09:03:41 AM
I'm flipping channels last night and as I pass Turner Classic Movies channel I noticed there is a movie from 1946 called "Two Guys from Milwaukee".  I didn't watch it, but I read the synopsis and one of the two guys character is named Buzz Williams.  Pretty weird coincidence, so I thought I'd throw it out there.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039053/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 25, 2017, 09:05:04 AM
Did someone in your party piss off the server?

Couldn't tell you. Someone brought a box of it to a team banquet.  Maybe their kid was on the team we knocked out of the playoffs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 25, 2017, 09:05:56 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

Found theses hurricane party tips...will you be podcasting?

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 25, 2017, 09:35:14 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

You better invite glow jr.  He will probably be down there saving your a$$.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 25, 2017, 09:54:23 AM
I'm flipping channels last night and as I pass Turner Classic Movies channel I noticed there is a movie from 1946 called "Two Guys from Milwaukee".  I didn't watch it, but I read the synopsis and one of the two guys character is named Buzz Williams.  Pretty weird coincidence, so I thought I'd throw it out there.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039053/

That's priceless!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 25, 2017, 10:09:58 AM
I'm flipping channels last night and as I pass Turner Classic Movies channel I noticed there is a movie from 1946 called "Two Guys from Milwaukee".  I didn't watch it, but I read the synopsis and one of the two guys character is named Buzz Williams.  Pretty weird coincidence, so I thought I'd throw it out there.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039053/

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 25, 2017, 10:19:30 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

Having experienced hurricanes in 2011 & 2012, they are not fun.  Plus that one in 1989........
Fill your bathtub with water! 

The first one was before Labor Day weekend and my company lost power, so I ended up with like a 6 day weekend.  My power stayed on at home. 

The second one, I lost power at home for 8 days, but work had power the whole time.   :(  We had to take my younger daughter to the emergency room in the middle of the hurricane.  That was a miserable driving experience, but there was thankfully no one in line at the hospital so we had no wait.  My kids had the week off from school.  The family spent the week in my mom's basement who thankfully had power.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 25, 2017, 10:20:05 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

Be safe TAMU!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 25, 2017, 10:24:12 AM
You better invite glow jr.  He will probably be down there saving your a$$.

Unlikely, I'm about 150 miles from the coast and about 250 miles from where the storm is making landfall. There is a small chance we could lose power or see a tornado but we should be alright. Its Houwarrior you need to worry about.

But tell Glow Jr to swing by after he's done helping out those down on the coast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 25, 2017, 10:26:11 AM
Unlikely, I'm about 150 miles from the coast and about 250 miles from where the storm is making landfall. There is a small chance we could lose power or see a tornado but we should be alright. Its Houwarrior you need to worry about.

But tell Glow Jr to swing by after he's done helping out those down on the coast.

How much rain are you expecting?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 25, 2017, 10:27:24 AM
Having experienced hurricanes in 2011 & 2012, they are not fun.  Plus that one in 1989........
Fill your bathtub with water! 

The first one was before Labor Day weekend and my company lost power, so I ended up with like a 6 day weekend.  My power stayed on at home. 

The second one, I lost power at home for 8 days, but work had power the whole time.   :(  We had to take my younger daughter to the emergency room in the middle of the hurricane.  That was a miserable driving experience, but there was thankfully no one in line at the hospital so we had no wait.  My kids had the week off from school.  The family spent the week in my mom's basement who thankfully had power.

Be safe TAMU!

Appreciate it but we should be okay where we are. Texas is a big place. Even though I'm in the Southeast corner of Texas I'm still 100s of miles from where the storm is making landfall. We do have some friends who live down in the coast area. They are coming up to stay with us so we decided to make a party out of it. We'll have a lot of rain, maybe some minor flooding, and a small chance of lost power or tornado but we should be safe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 25, 2017, 10:28:39 AM
How much rain are you expecting?

Last I heard it was estimated around 15 inches here. Houston is expecting 25+ and Corpus could see 35+.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 25, 2017, 10:48:09 AM
I love this twitter feed:  https://twitter.com/darkstockphotos
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 25, 2017, 10:53:50 AM
Hosting my first hurricane party on Saturday. What should I serve?

Slickers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 25, 2017, 10:55:32 AM
Having experienced hurricanes in 2011 & 2012, they are not fun.  Plus that one in 1989........
Fill your bathtub with water! 

The first one was before Labor Day weekend and my company lost power, so I ended up with like a 6 day weekend.  My power stayed on at home. 

The second one, I lost power at home for 8 days, but work had power the whole time.   :(  We had to take my younger daughter to the emergency room in the middle of the hurricane.  That was a miserable driving experience, but there was thankfully no one in line at the hospital so we had no wait.  My kids had the week off from school.  The family spent the week in my mom's basement who thankfully had power.

We have an oil furnace and the worst thing about the power being out is when the hot water is gone.  Those two minute ice showers are the worst.

The one in 2011 (the freak snowstorm around Halloween that knocked out all the power lines) we were without power for 4 or 5 days and UI had given our street an estimate of a couple more days.  I told my wife that I knew how to fix it.  Sure enough, I went to a Motel in Milford (hotels were impossible to find and this motel would not take reservations so I had to go there to get a room) and got us a room so we could be warm and shower when I got home to pick my wife and son up our power was back on. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on August 25, 2017, 11:05:46 AM
We were incredibly lucky last year. Hurricane Matthew was a Category 5 storm that worked its way up the Florida coast. It was expected to make landfall five blocks from our home on the Treasure Coast.

The steering currents kept the eye of Matthew about 75 miles out to sea, which meant we had lost power for about six hours, lots of wind and enormous quantities of rain at our Florida home but virtually no damage. Large hurricanes are a fickle thing. You just never know when or where, but you have to prepare for the worst.

So, get your hurricane shutters up, flashlights and really good ghost stories for the wait when the power is off and then on.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 25, 2017, 11:53:35 AM
Niece and nephew both moved in today to McCormick.  Weird
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on August 25, 2017, 01:26:07 PM
Last I heard it was estimated around 15 inches here. Houston is expecting 25+ and Corpus could see 35+.

Stay safe TAMU.

Looking forward to you here for a lot of years to come!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 25, 2017, 02:30:29 PM
Last I heard it was estimated around 15 inches here. Houston is expecting 25+ and Corpus could see 35+.

15" of rain yikes! Glad you are far. Been through 4 of those not fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 25, 2017, 03:36:01 PM
So I got Arby's for lunch and order the basic roast beef sandwich. 

What'd they give me?  Roast Beef and Cheese.   

I got 50 cents extra of cheese and goodness for FREE!!  #kingoftheworld

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 25, 2017, 03:55:12 PM
Last I heard it was estimated around 15 inches here. Houston is expecting 25+ and Corpus could see 35+.

You won't need to water your grass this weekend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 25, 2017, 04:04:34 PM
So I got Arby's for lunch and order the basic roast beef sandwich. 

What'd they give me?  Roast Beef and Cheese.   

I got 50 cents extra of cheese and goodness for FREE!!  #kingoftheworld



Maybe get an appt. ta get yo stomach pumped, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 25, 2017, 04:29:00 PM
You won't need to water your grass the rest of this yearweekend.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 25, 2017, 05:18:57 PM
So I got Arby's for lunch and order the basic roast beef sandwich. 

What'd they give me?  Roast Beef and Cheese.   

I got 50 cents extra of cheese and goodness for FREE!!  #kingoftheworld

Did you tell them you were John Dodds?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 25, 2017, 06:23:27 PM
They just upgraded that SOB to a Cat 4.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 25, 2017, 06:46:58 PM
They just upgraded that SOB to a Cat 4.

Texas officials are instructing coastal residents who aren't evacuating to write their name and social security number on their arm with a sharpie. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 25, 2017, 07:01:02 PM
Texas officials are instructing coastal residents who aren't evacuating to write their name and social security number on their arm with a sharpie.

People are idiots.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 25, 2017, 07:14:56 PM
People are idiots.

Yep.  In the CNN coverage from Corpus Christi, you can still see people driving along the beach....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 25, 2017, 09:10:33 PM
That's the nephew my son gets credit to get him to go to MU?  ;D

Yep
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Golden Avalanche on August 26, 2017, 11:52:55 AM
Texas officials are instructing coastal residents who aren't evacuating to write their name and social security number on their arm with a sharpie.

Death of expertise. Regular folk have been told over the last half decade or so not to trust the experts so, as the Chive says, they do what they want. 

I'm fine with the results of social Darwinism.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 26, 2017, 11:55:41 AM
Death of expertise. Regular folk have been told over the last half decade or so not to trust the experts so, as the Chive says, they do what they want. 

I'm fine with the results of social Darwinism.

People didn't evacuate during Hurricane Camille. This isn't new.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 26, 2017, 12:53:50 PM
They don't respect the expertise of the meteorologists and local officials tell them to evacuate, but then they expect emergency services personnel to come and rescue them when they're sitting on top of their roof in the middle of the flood.

And yeah, this isn't all that new. You'd think after storms like Katrina people would listen....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2017, 01:11:34 PM
Makes perfect sense.  First responders rock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Buying a car yesterday.   Slimy sales manager decides to impress me with a story.    He grew up in Moscow, Idaho, where the drinking age was 19.    He regales me with a story of how Sports Illustrated did a list of the best party schools back in the day.   He said that they had a special note that said that WSU and University of Idaho weren't listed because it wouldn't be fair to compare pros with amateurs.   He had already pissed me off, and this story did not help. 

I recall a similar story about MU, but it was a survey done in Playboy.    That MU was considered to be in a different class of partying than most party schools.    Does anyone know if the MU legend is truth or not? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on August 26, 2017, 02:23:17 PM
Nice catch on the plagiarism, Sultan.    Did you run it through one of those databases that academics use to stop students from doing that very thing?    Or are you just that damn good?

Plagarism? Really?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2017, 02:45:20 PM
Plagarism? Really?
http://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism

You presented an essay without attribution.    It was shown to be written by someone else.    Ergo, plagiarism. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2017, 02:51:03 PM

So are you going to admit that you stole this entire work almost word for word, without attribution, from this page?

http://www.sobran.com/columns/1999-2001/990930.shtml

Am I supposed to be impressed by this?

You were outed here.     
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 26, 2017, 02:56:31 PM
Buying a car yesterday.   Slimy sales manager decides to impress me with a story.    He grew up in Moscow, Idaho, where the drinking age was 19.    He regales me with a story of how Sports Illustrated did a list of the best party schools back in the day.   He said that they had a special note that said that WSU and University of Idaho weren't listed because it wouldn't be fair to compare pros with amateurs.   He had already pissed me off, and this story did not help. 

I recall a similar story about MU, but it was a survey done in Playboy.    That MU was considered to be in a different class of partying than most party schools.    Does anyone know if the MU legend is truth or not?

It could have been true, maybe even should have been true. And I really wish it was true. But I'm almost positive it's MU/urban legend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 26, 2017, 03:14:35 PM
It could have been true, maybe even should have been true. And I really wish it was true. But I'm almost positive it's MU/urban legend.

I have heard the same or similar stories claimed by alumni of dozens of colleges, so yes, urban legend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 26, 2017, 05:21:39 PM
Happened while my son was at MU #1 in Catholic school category:

https://marquettewire.org/3769922/tribune/tribune-news/playboy-tdz1-ml2-mn3-university-cited-as-best-catholic-party-school-by-playboy/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 26, 2017, 06:07:41 PM
Happened while my son was at MU #1 in Catholic school category:

https://marquettewire.org/3769922/tribune/tribune-news/playboy-tdz1-ml2-mn3-university-cited-as-best-catholic-party-school-by-playboy/

I was there at that time. Playboy wasn't wrong
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 26, 2017, 09:00:05 PM
I was there at that time. Playboy wasn't wrong
Maybe you knew my son!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 27, 2017, 01:46:12 PM
My brother went to MU also.  After I graduated, one year I went to visit  him with some UConn friends of ours over UConn's spring break.  Marquette's break was the week before. It was a typical Marquette weekend and our friends had a blast.  They couldn't believe that it was a typical weekend.  They were ridiculed back home for going somewhere cold for spring break but it was the most fun they had on any past or future spring breaks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Golden Avalanche on August 27, 2017, 02:35:22 PM
People didn't evacuate during Hurricane Camille. This isn't new.

Discussion for another day but there is a difference between people not heeding weather reports 50 years ago and the active ignorant defiance of expertise that has blossomed in recent American history. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 27, 2017, 03:32:34 PM
I mean the mouth feel.  Felt like there was a layer of snot around the patties.

That's a really disgusting description, but you're not wrong.

Nonetheless, I love original sliders, jalapeño chz sliders & ONION RINGS!!!

I drop bombs nonstop the day after White Castle. It's amazing
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 27, 2017, 03:44:53 PM
I agree for the most part about people refusing to evacuate.  But keep in mind that there are some out there who literally cannot afford to evacuate.

Most of college station roads have about an inch of standing water and the rain is still coming.  TAMU has already cancelled the first two days of class.  Keep in mind that are are 150 miles from the coast and 250 from where the storm made landfall.  If it's this bad here,  I can't imagine what it's like in Corpus and Houston.  A buddy of mine taking cover in Houston described the city as "devastated and impassible." It's going to take awhile for them to recover.  Send thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 27, 2017, 05:11:34 PM
I agree for the most part about people refusing to evacuate.  But keep in mind that there are some out there who literally cannot afford to evacuate.

Most of college station roads have about an inch of standing water and the rain is still coming.  TAMU has already cancelled the first two days of class.  Keep in mind that are are 150 miles from the coast and 250 from where the storm made landfall.  If it's this bad here,  I can't imagine what it's like in Corpus and Houston.  A buddy of mine taking cover in Houston described the city as "devastated and impassible." It's going to take awhile for them to recover.  Send thoughts and prayers.

Ya got a boat?  Fill it and some gas cans and go save some brothers and sisters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 27, 2017, 05:32:51 PM
Grocery store was out of Honeycrisp AND pink lady. Rough day. Had to go with Jazz apple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu-rara on August 27, 2017, 06:29:56 PM
Like whom? Any time someone doesn't respond to a FB post or a Scoop post because they know the response will be "You're a racist".  That is encroaching on freedom of speech.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 27, 2017, 06:37:22 PM
Grocery store was out of Honeycrisp AND pink lady. Rough day. Had to go with Jazz apple.

Bummer.  Any Galas?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 27, 2017, 07:05:50 PM
so the family went up to north Georgia today to go apple picking.  Season just started and only four varieties were ready for picking:

- Red Delicious
- Mutsu
- September Wonder
- Gala

We picked mostly Gala but also a few September Wonders.  Anybody have any experience with that variety?  Haven't tried one yet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 27, 2017, 07:53:40 PM
I agree for the most part about people refusing to evacuate.  But keep in mind that there are some out there who literally cannot afford to evacuate.

Most of college station roads have about an inch of standing water and the rain is still coming.  TAMU has already cancelled the first two days of class.  Keep in mind that are are 150 miles from the coast and 250 from where the storm made landfall.  If it's this bad here,  I can't imagine what it's like in Corpus and Houston.  A buddy of mine taking cover in Houston described the city as "devastated and impassible." It's going to take awhile for them to recover.  Send thoughts and prayers.

Donate to the Red Cross.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 27, 2017, 08:43:19 PM
so the family went up to north Georgia today to go apple picking.  Season just started and only four varieties were ready for picking:

- Red Delicious
- Mutsu
- September Wonder
- Gala

We picked mostly Gala but also a few September Wonders.  Anybody have any experience with that variety?  Haven't tried one yet.

Nope. Sadly the red delicious should have been bagged up and fed to deer in the area.
Gala is good but I don't know about September or mutsu
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 28, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
Nope. Sadly the red delicious should have been bagged up and fed to deer in the area.
Gala is good but I don't know about September or mutsu

Trying to piss off the deer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 29, 2017, 10:24:47 AM
Nope. Sadly the red delicious should have been bagged up and fed to deer in the area.


Trying to piss off the deer?


Someone call PETA.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 29, 2017, 02:02:48 PM

Someone call PETA.


Just called. They suggested feeding the red delicious to people who wear furs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Big Daddy 84 on August 29, 2017, 02:10:38 PM
Red Delicious =  Foul Line in baseball

Discuss
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 29, 2017, 08:20:11 PM
I'd love to work in the Arby's product development team. 

Hey, how can we make this stuff better?

How about bacon?  And bourbon?   Let's try both.
Back in the day the original Arby's shaved roast beef sandwich was without peer. That Horsey sauce was a serious condiment. They have continued the quality tradition to this day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 29, 2017, 08:28:24 PM
Red Delicious =  Foul Line in baseball

Discuss

I'd say Red Delicious = Sideline in basketball

The foul line is technically in play, so you might even get extra bases. The sideline is out of bounds, so you lose the ball.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 29, 2017, 09:08:38 PM
Back in the day the original Arby's shaved roast beef sandwich was without peer. That Horsey sauce was a serious condiment. They have continued the quality tradition to this day.

That's a really bizarrely constructed paragraph. The first two sentences definitely indicate a fall off in quality. The third contradicts that. I mean, why even reference "back in the day" if "the quality tradition" is still intact?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 30, 2017, 07:55:11 AM
Back in the day the original Arby's shaved roast beef sandwich was without peer. That Horsey sauce was a serious condiment. They have continued the quality tradition to this day.

When they actually shaved real beef off of a real round roast Arby's sandwiches were delicious.

I can't speak for today but the "beef" doesn't look nearly as appetizing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 30, 2017, 09:55:31 AM
You take that back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 30, 2017, 11:02:29 AM
Sanity check: everyone extolling the quality of ________ fast food chain is being sarcastic without using teal right?

The only excuse for anyone over 30 to eat fast food (specific to the Scoop community therefore it would be a dietary choice and not a socioeconomic forced situation) is if they are on a road trip in the middle of nowhere or they are clinically hung over. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 30, 2017, 11:04:34 AM
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 30, 2017, 11:05:20 AM
Sanity check: everyone extolling the quality of ________ fast food chain is being sarcastic without using teal right?

The only excuse for anyone over 30 to eat fast food (specific to the Scoop community therefore it would be a dietary choice and not a socioeconomic forced situation) is if they are on a road trip in the middle of nowhere or they are clinically hung over. 

Nope.  I love Big Macs.  I will occasionally go grab a #1 Value Meal for lunch even though other options are available.

And an occasional Sausage McMuffin with Egg and some hotcakes make a fine breakfast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on August 30, 2017, 11:12:36 AM
The only excuse for anyone over 30 to eat fast food (specific to the Scoop community therefore it would be a dietary choice and not a socioeconomic forced situation) is if they are on a road trip in the middle of nowhere or they are clinically hung over.

Or whilst crapfaced in a cab home from the public house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 30, 2017, 12:12:33 PM
Sanity check: everyone extolling the quality of ________ fast food chain is being sarcastic without using teal right?

The only excuse for anyone over 30 to eat fast food (specific to the Scoop community therefore it would be a dietary choice and not a socioeconomic forced situation) is if they are on a road trip in the middle of nowhere or they are clinically hung over.

I would never extol the virtues of fast food.    However, sometimes circumstances dictate.     
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on August 30, 2017, 12:14:14 PM

When they actually shaved real beef off of a real round roast Arby's sandwiches were delicious.



I never knew that there were so many fanatical Arby's roast beef sandwich fans out there.

So, just curious  - What year (how long ago) do you think they transitioned to a formed loaf product ?

I think I might know the answer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 30, 2017, 12:39:28 PM
Sanity check: everyone extolling the quality of ________ fast food chain is being sarcastic without using teal right?

The only excuse for anyone over 30 to eat fast food (specific to the Scoop community therefore it would be a dietary choice and not a socioeconomic forced situation) is if they are on a road trip in the middle of nowhere or they are clinically hung over.

Most of the time, I agree with you. But I could eat Raising Cane's 6 days a week and twice on Sundays.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 30, 2017, 12:44:40 PM
Most of the time, I agree with you. But I could eat Raising Cane's 6 days a week and twice on Sundays.

This.  Mixed in with an occasional Culver's run.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 30, 2017, 01:44:24 PM
Sanity check: everyone extolling the quality of ________ fast food chain is being sarcastic without using teal right?

The only excuse for anyone over 30 to eat fast food (specific to the Scoop community therefore it would be a dietary choice and not a socioeconomic forced situation) is if they are on a road trip in the middle of nowhere or they are clinically hung over.

This is how I view it. Even on road trips, I bring better food along.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 30, 2017, 01:54:40 PM
Love a good Taco Bell $5 box on occasion, and I have a fantastic Mexican place less than a mile away from me.

Had a friend who worked at an Arby's when he was in high school (So, 7-8ish years ago) and he said he would never eat there again after seeing what went into the sandwiches. Im very content with being blissfully unaware of what goes into fast food chains.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 30, 2017, 01:58:54 PM
Basking in Miller Park right now just had a Klements brat, mustard, onion & kraut, washed down with a Sprecher Heffe Weiss. Ahhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 30, 2017, 02:13:04 PM
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys
a) color me surprised at the sincerity of fast food opinions.  If you didn't eat it for 6 months i bet you'd never go back.  The taste is just 'odd'.

b) this account is brilliant.  thanks for sharing.
my favorite:https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/882238390569250816 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/882238390569250816)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 30, 2017, 03:14:03 PM
Had two McDonald's breakfast burritos on a 6 hour drive home on Sunday.

Had the Hershey squirts for the rest of the day and next morning. I haven't had McDonald's or fast food in years...

Can't blame the fast food though, this bowel issue could also be linked to the giant massive hangover I had due to an abundance of Vodka Redbulls I had during the McGreggor fight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 30, 2017, 05:17:23 PM


  One Badger I really Like  JJ Watts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 30, 2017, 06:19:44 PM
Merging topics to keep this thread on point

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 30, 2017, 06:21:49 PM
Keeping this thread on point isn't the point of this thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 30, 2017, 07:02:57 PM
Basking in Miller Park right now just had a Klements brat, mustard, onion & kraut, washed down with a Sprecher Heffe Weiss. Ahhhhhhhhh
Yeah, you go Chili!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 30, 2017, 07:39:22 PM
A narcissistic nihilist believes no life matters except their own. Eat Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 30, 2017, 07:55:47 PM
I am going to have a breakfast burrito tomorrow at the Broken Yolk. Best breakfast burrito on the planet. Wouldn't be surprised if Arby's sends some spies over and then starts serving them across the globe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 30, 2017, 08:31:52 PM
I am going to have a breakfast burrito tomorrow at the Broken Yolk. Best breakfast burrito on the planet. Wouldn't be surprised if Arby's sends some spies over and then starts serving them across the globe.

Best breakfast burrito in Wisconsin maybe.  But the best breakfast burrito in Wisconsin is still the worst breakfast burrito in Texas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 30, 2017, 08:33:53 PM
Merging topics to keep this thread on point

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From the dates this coupon is valid we can only conclude that:
Three years ago Arby's foretold of a Scoop thread combining the passion for tasty apples with the passion for highly processed food products.....
This prophecy of apple/fast food passion came to be in a thread titled 'NM'....
The most famous teller of prophecies is Nostradamus........
Nostradamus' full name was Michel de Nostradame.....
Who's initials are 'MN'......
Obviously you reverse the initials to get 'NM' because the apple was the reason for man's fall from Eden....And....

Wake up sheeple!!!!  We are getting played by a Domer influenced marketing campaign at the hands of an illuminati corporation who's board chairman is Jon Luther..ie..Luthifer...ie..Lucifer! 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 30, 2017, 08:51:29 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 30, 2017, 08:52:51 PM
Best breakfast burrito in Wisconsin maybe.  But the best breakfast burrito in Wisconsin is still the worst breakfast burrito in Texas.

You still on track for octuplets?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 30, 2017, 08:53:23 PM
I am going to have a breakfast burrito tomorrow at the Broken Yolk. Best breakfast burrito on the planet. Wouldn't be surprised if Arby's sends some spies over and then starts serving them across the globe.


Yo scarvin' wey two many grains, dude, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 30, 2017, 08:55:44 PM

Yo scarvin' wey two many grains, dude, hey?

I plan to ditch the grains next week.....science
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 30, 2017, 09:22:51 PM
ND sucks

I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 31, 2017, 12:20:05 AM
You still on track for octuplets?

Mentioned it in another thread, the mamajuana did not bless us with the octuplets as was foretold.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 31, 2017, 09:37:16 AM
I would never extol the virtues of fast food.    However, sometimes circumstances dictate.   

Preach on.   There's not much worse for your body than fast food, but I'll be damned if I'm going to give up my "Big Hac" completely (double cheeseburger with shredded lettuce and Big Mac sauce... essentially a Big Mac without the center bun for about a $1.00 less).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2017, 11:40:09 AM
Just missed Dunks by 20 minutes at Albrecht's. Could  have bought some Sonoran right off the salsa truck.

Pro tip....grab the salsa from the back of the cooler for the better "best by" date.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 31, 2017, 01:30:21 PM
I spent my first 35 years refusing to eat avocados. 

I will spend the rest of my life regretting the late start, but making up for lost time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 31, 2017, 02:37:42 PM
Preach on.   There's not much worse for your body than fast food, but I'll be damned if I'm going to give up my "Big Hac" completely (double cheeseburger with shredded lettuce and Big Mac sauce... essentially a Big Mac without the center bun for about a $1.00 less).

What's the percentage of time they get your order correct? North of 50%?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 31, 2017, 02:40:43 PM
What's the percentage of time they get your order correct? North of 50%?

100%.  It's not an uncommon hack, actually.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 31, 2017, 03:09:32 PM
You can custom order at McDonald's? I tried to order a burger without pickles once and was told that they came like that and I should just pick them off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 31, 2017, 03:36:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJXzkUH72cY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJXzkUH72cY)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 31, 2017, 03:39:05 PM
You can custom order at McDonald's? I tried to order a burger without pickles once and was told that they came like that and I should just pick them off.

And then you stormed out and went to Arby's! Right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 31, 2017, 04:14:07 PM
(http://)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2017, 05:13:38 PM
Allen Edmonds has shoe 50% off retail this weekend at their factory outlet in Port Washington. Loaded up on two pair today. Yeehaaaaa   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 31, 2017, 05:33:06 PM
Allen Edmonds has shoe 50% off retail this weekend at their factory outlet in Port Washington. Loaded up on two pair today. Yeehaaaaa

Awesome dress shoes, and I love their recrafting program.  I mostly telecommute these days so I don't wear them very much anymore, but I wore them every day when I was  doing the regular 8 to 5 in the office.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 31, 2017, 08:06:19 PM
I am going to have a breakfast burrito tomorrow at the Broken Yolk. Best breakfast burrito on the planet. Wouldn't be surprised if Arby's sends some spies over and then starts serving them across the globe.
I am a big fan of Broken Yolk mega size omelette . Jimmy takes good care of me whenever I stop by.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2017, 10:31:59 PM
I am a big fan of Broken Yolk mega size omelette . Jimmy takes good care of me whenever I stop by.

He was a very gracious host today.  Class of '83.....of course.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 01, 2017, 08:30:15 AM
Got the day off today. Going out to breakfast and having a bloody (or two).

Happy Friday all.   Yeehaaaa!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 01, 2017, 08:35:39 AM
Got the day off today. Going out to breakfast and having a bloody (or two).

Happy Friday all.   Yeehaaaa!
Have at least two, one for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 01, 2017, 08:39:25 AM
Awesome dress shoes, and I love their recrafting program.  I mostly telecommute these days so I don't wear them very much anymore, but I wore them every day when I was  doing the regular 8 to 5 in the office.

Back in the '80's, when chicks in the business world had to dress like a guy (remember when Jos A Banks carried women's suits?), I was mad that their line of women's shoes was not successful.

I am over it now.  Yay, business casual!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 01, 2017, 08:44:09 AM
Back in the '80's, when chicks in the business world had to dress like a guy (remember when Jos A Banks carried women's suits?), I was mad that their line of women's shoes was not successful.


I work with a woman who still dresses like that.  Every day.  I think they are suits from the 80s too.

And this is at a university too.  A place not exactly known for its strict dress code.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 01, 2017, 08:49:11 AM
Have at least two, one for me.

Will do! 

Slept in till 8:15 today. Haven't slept that late in years.  Might need to have three!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on September 01, 2017, 09:00:58 AM
Back in the '80's, when chicks in the business world had to dress like a guy (remember when Jos A Banks carried women's suits?), I was mad that their line of women's shoes was not successful.

I am over it now.  Yay, business casual!

Amen, sistah! I remember being critiqued on my interview outfit because my blouse was pale pink. Oh, and was told to take off my wedding ring for interviews.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 01, 2017, 09:03:26 AM
Lake Elmo Inn has prime rib special for lunch today. Ma, let's do lunch!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 01, 2017, 09:05:39 AM
Will do! 

Slept in till 8:15 today. Haven't slept that late in years.  Might need to have three!!!!

Throw in a dab of Sonaran to spice up that Bloody.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 01, 2017, 09:10:15 AM
Oh, and was told to take off my wedding ring for interviews.

That feels....sketchy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 01, 2017, 09:24:16 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 01, 2017, 09:29:46 AM
Sitting in Joseph' Grill right now. Lots of dirty ankles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 01, 2017, 10:04:00 AM
That feels....sketchy

Because if you were a young married woman, the interviewer was going to assume that you were going to immediately get pregnant and come back the day after you had exhausted your six weeks of maternity leave and announce you were quitting.

I am confident that is still happening, which is one of the reasons I am not a proponent of mandatory months-long paid maternity leave.  It will cause massive discrimination against young women in the workforce.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 01, 2017, 10:29:47 AM
Oh it absolutely still happens. Mrs. TAMU once had an interview where the interviewer asked something along the lines of "You're not going to get pregnant anytime soon, right?" But he cleverly phrased it in a way where he was "joking" but he clearly wasn't joking. Mrs. TAMU reported it to their HR anyway, she knew she didn't want the job after the interview.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 01, 2017, 10:32:02 AM
Because if you were a young married woman, the interviewer was going to assume that you were going to immediately get pregnant and come back the day after you had exhausted your six weeks of maternity leave and announce you were quitting.

I am confident that is still happening, which is one of the reasons I am not a proponent of mandatory months-long paid maternity leave.  It will cause massive discrimination against young women in the workforce.
The great hypocrisy with this concern is that i've seen the exact opposite with men i.e. a late 20's and older male that has never been married is viewed as a flight risk and companies are less likely to invest in that person.

note: i'm in no way trying to say that the two are remotely equal.  clearly the discrimination towards women is much more ubiquitous and overt.  Just pointing out that people are stupid for all kinds of reasons. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 01, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Will do! 

Slept in till 8:15 today. Haven't slept that late in years.  Might need to have three!!!!
Even better!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on September 01, 2017, 12:17:05 PM
Lake Elmo Inn has prime rib special for lunch today. Ma, let's do lunch!

Some other day. Got my nose to the grindstone looking forward to a 3-day weekend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on September 01, 2017, 12:26:34 PM
Oh it absolutely still happens. Mrs. TAMU once had an interview where the interviewer asked something along the lines of "You're not going to get pregnant anytime soon, right?" But he cleverly phrased it in a way where he was "joking" but he clearly wasn't joking. Mrs. TAMU reported it to their HR anyway, she knew she didn't want the job after the interview.

This is true- I had a young woman in the office the other day reporting that her manager told her his problem with hiring women was that they get pregnant.  For my part, I've always been upfront about the kind of flexibility I needed from a job.  No sense taking a job that doesn't match my life needs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on September 01, 2017, 12:43:21 PM
From the dates this coupon is valid we can only conclude that:
Three years ago Arby's foretold of a Scoop thread combining the passion for tasty apples with the passion for highly processed food products.....
This prophecy of apple/fast food passion came to be in a thread titled 'NM'....
The most famous teller of prophecies is Nostradamus........
Nostradamus' full name was Michel de Nostradame.....
Who's initials are 'MN'......
Obviously you reverse the initials to get 'NM' because the apple was the reason for man's fall from Eden....And....

Wake up sheeple!!!!  We are getting played by a Domer influenced marketing campaign at the hands of an illuminati corporation who's board chairman is Jon Luther..ie..Luthifer...ie..Lucifer!

YES. Arby's offers a deal of titanic proportions by offering free preserved apples. The Rothschilds sunk the Titanic in order to preserve the Federal Reserve (which would in turn perpetuate their banking cabal now led by George Soros, of course). And when was Arby's founded you ask? Precisely 50 years to the day after the Titanic sank.

The truth is revealed for those smart enough to look.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2017, 01:48:38 PM
Sitting in Joseph' Grill right now. Lots of dirty ankles.

Al's kinda place!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 01, 2017, 01:51:58 PM
Good St Paul place. On Plato, just across the river from downtown. Meeting another friend there tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on September 01, 2017, 05:28:21 PM
That feels....sketchy
So I need to remove the line :

"4 hands, no ovaries"

From my dental assistant advertisement? Will do.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 01, 2017, 05:38:40 PM
Because if you were a young married woman, the interviewer was going to assume that you were going to immediately get pregnant and come back the day after you had exhausted your six weeks of maternity leave and announce you were quitting.

I am confident that is still happening, which is one of the reasons I am not a proponent of mandatory months-long paid maternity leave.  It will cause massive discrimination against young women in the workforce.
We are delighted to hire women. In general ,they are more conscientious workers then men.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2017, 08:33:16 PM
So I need to remove the line :

"4 hands, no ovaries"

From my dental assistant advertisement? Will do.

Have you had many applicants?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 01, 2017, 09:24:14 PM
Drinking ice water Is helpful in losing weight. Burns extra calories.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 01, 2017, 10:06:58 PM
Drinking ice water Is helpful in losing weight. Burns extra calories.

Yeah. About 8 of them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2017, 10:27:17 PM
Yeah. About 8 of them.

Maybe 10 if you drink a really big glass....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on September 02, 2017, 09:35:40 AM


  Duke continues to get Rich.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 02, 2017, 05:58:24 PM
Having Sonoran Salsa on the deck with the family.  Life is good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 02, 2017, 06:07:11 PM
Having Sonoran Salsa on the deck with the family.  Life is good.

And a beautiful evening.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 02, 2017, 06:55:09 PM
Having Sonoran Salsa on the deck with the family.  Life is good.
Did two racks of BBQ ribs, couple of my brother's Blonde Ale and red wine life is good  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 02, 2017, 11:28:46 PM
Best breakfast burrito in Wisconsin maybe.  But the best breakfast burrito in Wisconsin is still the worst breakfast burrito in Texas.

I'm sorry, but how is this not racist?  Is it because the Mexican ex-pats who live in Wisconsin aren't as "Mexican" as the ones living in Texas?  Is it because Mexican culture isn't important anywhere other than in Texas?  Is it because cultural appropriation is ok as long as your state borders the country?

And don't try the "we just make it better down here BS..." food culture in Texas is easily bottom five in the US and can be summed up in one sentence: "make the plate bigger and slather a bunch of sauce on it."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 03, 2017, 12:14:43 AM
I'm sorry, but how is this not racist?  Is it because the Mexican ex-pats who live in Wisconsin aren't as "Mexican" as the ones living in Texas?  Is it because Mexican culture isn't important anywhere other than in Texas?  Is it because cultural appropriation is ok as long as your state borders the country?

And don't try the "we just make it better down here BS..." food culture in Texas is easily bottom five in the US and can be summed up in one sentence: "make the plate bigger and slather a bunch of sauce on it."

It's all about the peppers, ai-na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 03, 2017, 05:56:57 AM
I'm sorry, but how is this not racist?  Is it because the Mexican ex-pats who live in Wisconsin aren't as "Mexican" as the ones living in Texas?  Is it because Mexican culture isn't important anywhere other than in Texas?  Is it because cultural appropriation is ok as long as your state borders the country?

And don't try the "we just make it better down here BS..." food culture in Texas is easily bottom five in the US and can be summed up in one sentence: "make the plate bigger and slather a bunch of sauce on it."

I've lived about equal amounts of time in Chicago and in Texas.  Mexican food in Chicago >>> Mexican food in Texas, i.e. Tex-Mex, i.e., dump chili powder into food and call it a cuisine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2017, 06:56:00 AM
Don't they consider fried chicken tenders in College Station a food group?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2017, 08:38:54 AM
I've lived about equal amounts of time in Chicago and in Texas.  Mexican food in Chicago >>> Mexican food in Texas, i.e. Tex-Mex, i.e., dump chili powder into food and call it a cuisine.

Tex Mex and Mexican is not the same thing. Tex Mex is crap. But the Mexican food in Texas is sublime.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2017, 08:40:22 AM
Don't they consider fried chicken tenders in College Station a food group?

They do. Its mostly because everyone is obsessed with Layne's because it is Aggie owned and operated. I'm one of the few who realizes that Layne's has dried out chicken and ore ida fries that they buy in bulk from HEB. Cane's is far superior.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 03, 2017, 09:16:02 AM
Can confirm, Texas food sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 03, 2017, 09:37:22 AM
Back in the day before internet etc, we used to go the printers to set the prospectuses up. It would be an all night thing. The printers in Texas would bring in some tremendous BBQ. The brisket was superb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 03, 2017, 09:39:29 AM
Can confirm, Texas food sucks.

Never trust the opinion of someone who paints with such a broad brush.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on September 03, 2017, 12:42:02 PM
OK  I need to know... What is this Sonoran Salsa you speak of?  Can it be bought in the Milw area??  If so, Where??
Thanks  ! ! !   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2017, 01:18:42 PM
Calling Dunks.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2017, 01:20:25 PM
At the state fair today. Warm, sunny, with a serious chance of eye strain   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on September 03, 2017, 01:41:10 PM
Sonoran salsa  is available at Albrecht's Sentry in Delafield and the Waukesha farmers market saturdays through October. By the way, you can find authentic great tasting mexican food in just about every state, not just Texas. Sorry TAMU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2017, 01:46:44 PM
By the way, you can find authentic great tasting mexican food in just about every state, not just Texas. Sorry TAMU.

Yep. Pretty much anywhere you can find Mexicans who know how to cook and feel like opening a restaurant.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on September 03, 2017, 02:06:44 PM
A friend said they bought the Sonoran Salsa at Simons farmstand on Greenfield Ave in New Berlin...TRUE??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2017, 03:00:16 PM
Sonoran salsa  is available at Albrecht's Sentry in Delafield and the Waukesha farmers market saturdays through October. By the way, you can find authentic great tasting mexican food in just about every state, not just Texas. Sorry TAMU.

You can find it anywhere. You have to look a lot harder the further you get away from the border.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2017, 03:17:30 PM
Can confirm, Texas food sucks.

If you are talking about Tex Mex, I agree with you. Most overrated food genre IMHO. But there are some great food joints down here if you know where to look, especially the BBQ.

My favorite description of Tex Mex came from my buddy Al, who is a 2nd generation Mexican immigrant from the San Antonio area. He told me that Tex Mex came about when Mexicans realized that they could charge white people $30 for a plate of strip steak and some tortillas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 03, 2017, 03:33:49 PM
NM

After a long day of golfing yesterday, I was starved and thinking about this thread, so I had a Bourbon Bacon and Brisket sandwich.  It looked good, smelled good and tasted good, but felt like a brick in my stomach for about 4 hours.

Back to roast beef in a year when I stop again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on September 03, 2017, 04:26:17 PM
A friend said they bought the Sonoran Salsa at Simons farmstand on Greenfield Ave in New Berlin...TRUE??

No, I'm in Waukesha county but I lost two stores to sendiks, they didn't keep my product, it seems they want their own label.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2017, 04:36:29 PM
I was just in Albrecht's on Friday. To to be back of the store. It's about 2/3' of the way down on your right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 03, 2017, 04:44:50 PM
After a long day of golfing yesterday, I was starved and thinking about this thread, so I had a Bourbon Bacon and Brisket sandwich.  It looked good, smelled good and tasted good, but felt like a brick in my stomach for about 4 hours.

Back to roast beef in a year when I stop again.

Get on a probiotics regimine...gut check
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 03, 2017, 05:40:15 PM
Eliminatin' grains gonna help two, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2017, 05:42:42 PM
Eliminatin' grains gonna help two, hey?

I got to hand it to you 'never.  Felt great off grains for 30 days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 03, 2017, 05:51:50 PM
Congrats! You got through the hardest part. Living it is easy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2017, 06:50:01 PM
I got to hand it to you 'never.  Felt great off grains for 30 days.

Careful, you'll starting talking like 4ever soon
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 03, 2017, 07:02:46 PM
If you are talking about Tex Mex, I agree with you. Most overrated food genre IMHO. But there are some great food joints down here if you know where to look, especially the BBQ.
Agree on the BBQ, particularly if you can get it earlier in the day when it is moister
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2017, 08:22:35 PM
Grain-free?  If I got rid of oatmeal, pasta, bread, cookies and such, I'm not sure I'd care how my gut felt....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2017, 08:30:24 PM
So, why was Walmart so damned busy this weekend. Went to buy some motor oil. Geez, shopping carts just packed and 5-8 deep at every register. Just a madhouse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2017, 09:36:26 PM
So, why was Walmart so damned busy this weekend. Went to buy some motor oil. Geez, shopping carts just packed and 5-8 deep at every register. Just a madhouse.

Back to school shopping?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 03, 2017, 10:39:49 PM
If you are talking about Tex Mex, I agree with you. Most overrated food genre IMHO. But there are some great food joints down here if you know where to look, especially the BBQ.

My favorite description of Tex Mex came from my buddy Al, who is a 2nd generation Mexican immigrant from the San Antonio area. He told me that Tex Mex came about when Mexicans realized that they could charge white people $30 for a plate of strip steak and some tortillas.

Tex Mex is a large part of it, yes. I don't find that Texas does anything better than anyone else they claim to. I have a yearly Houston trip and the developers down there swear by these places every year, but they end up by large bland. It's actually becoming a joke with these guys.

BBQ? Keep it, other locals are more original and better.

What is Texas claim to culinary fame? Whataburger? I'll take In N' Out, easily.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Tex Mex is a large part of it, yes. I don't find that Texas does anything better than anyone else they claim to. I have a yearly Houston trip and the developers down there swear by these places every year, but they end up by large bland. It's actually becoming a joke with these guys.

BBQ? Keep it, other locals are more original and better.

What is Texas claim to culinary fame? Whataburger? I'll take In N' Out, easily.

Well if you're experience of food in Texas is based on Houston than I don't blame you. Easily the worst of the major Texas cities for the food scene. I'd even rank it behind El Paso and Lubbock.  Austin and San Antonio have the best eats in the state. I would say Texas' claim to culinary fame is BBQ (no good BBQ joints in Houston so I'd give it another try if I were you) and Mexican (not Tex Mex). The one thing Houston does have is a surprisingly good Korean restaurant scene. No idea why but there are some great joints down there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2017, 07:48:10 AM
So, why was Walmart so damned busy this weekend. Went to buy some motor oil. Geez, shopping carts just packed and 5-8 deep at every register. Just a madhouse.


Neva bin in Walmart. Watt dey cell der, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Anti-Dentite on September 04, 2017, 08:04:43 AM
So, why was Walmart so damned busy this weekend. Went to buy some motor oil. Geez, shopping carts just packed and 5-8 deep at every register. Just a madhouse.
Doomsday prepping....apparently you haven't heard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 04, 2017, 08:06:47 AM
Toothpaste and dental floss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 04, 2017, 09:26:32 AM
Grain-free?  If I got rid of oatmeal, pasta, bread, cookies and such, I'm not sure I'd care how my gut felt....

My theory is that eating healthy doesn't actually make you live longer. It just makes the time pass more slowly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 04, 2017, 09:45:16 AM
My theory is that eating healthy doesn't actually make you live longer. It just makes the time pass more slowly.

I've heard this joke before.  My personal experience, losing 50 lbs greatly improved my health and energy. I've slept better.  Quality of life greatly improved.

I eat healthy probably 80% of the time so I can eat whatever I want 20% of the time.  Plus, you can actually eat healthy food that tastes good.  It's a huge myth that eating healthy means you have to eat poor tasting food.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 04, 2017, 09:46:13 AM
Grain-free?  If I got rid of oatmeal, pasta, bread, cookies and such, I'm not sure I'd care how my gut felt....

You forgot my favorite grain: Beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2017, 11:44:37 AM
My theory is that eating healthy doesn't actually make you live longer. It just makes the time pass more slowly.



Well, you just keep on belivin' dat, sista, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 04, 2017, 12:27:49 PM
Well, you just keep on belivin' dat, sista, hey?

Tha grainz have infected her thinkin capasity, ain''er?

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 04, 2017, 01:01:41 PM

Neva bin in Walmart. Watt dey cell der, hey?

I got my 4ever -> English dictionary at a Walmart. Other than that, not much worth getting...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 04, 2017, 06:22:14 PM
Sex witches to replace strippers?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4386184/this-new-zealand-stripper-is-now-a-sex-witch-and-specialises-in-orgasm-boosting-spells/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 04, 2017, 07:19:21 PM

Neva bin in Walmart. Watt dey cell der, hey?

It must be far more effort to repeatedly use your busted grammar. Knowing you didn't always type like a simpleton, why the change?
Title: Re:
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I've seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.
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Post by: Jay Bee on September 04, 2017, 07:59:25 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I seen the in fighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

I feel u kin! (nh)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 04, 2017, 08:02:59 PM
Sex witches to replace strippers?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4386184/this-new-zealand-stripper-is-now-a-sex-witch-and-specialises-in-orgasm-boosting-spells/

  she's trying to fill the vacuum left by that 4' 7" dynamo, dr. ruth, ehy'na?   
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Post by: rocket surgeon on September 04, 2017, 08:07:04 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I seen the in fighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

  you da man! 
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Post by: GooooMarquette on September 04, 2017, 08:17:44 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

FWIW, I for one love it.  Gives the board personality
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Post by: real chili 83 on September 04, 2017, 08:26:48 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I've seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

Mi chit smels lik channel num 5 a'aaaiaana.
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Post by: Lennys Tap on September 04, 2017, 08:56:18 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I've seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

King's English or doc speak no matter - you're a Scoop legend!

Crean sucks.
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Post by: Golden Avalanche on September 04, 2017, 09:10:08 PM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I've seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

Considering you're the biggest motherunnatural carnal knowledgeer on this board who has engaged in a dick measuring contest for years, this is outstanding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on September 04, 2017, 10:02:46 PM
Well if you're experience of food in Texas is based on Houston than I don't blame you. Easily the worst of the major Texas cities for the food scene. I'd even rank it behind El Paso and Lubbock.  Austin and San Antonio have the best eats in the state. I would say Texas' claim to culinary fame is BBQ (no good BBQ joints in Houston so I'd give it another try if I were you) and Mexican (not Tex Mex). The one thing Houston does have is a surprisingly good Korean restaurant scene. No idea why but there are some great joints down there.

https://www.gq.com/story/david-chang-houston-food-city
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Post by: brewcity77 on September 05, 2017, 06:24:52 AM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I've seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

Fair enough. Seems like a lot of effort to put forth for something that's just a diversion, but to each their own. Thanks for the frank response.
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Post by: DUNKS45 on September 05, 2017, 08:59:25 AM
Some posters will contribute to this board as if their input shapes the course of world peace negotiations. I don't and I have far bigger fish to fry. Its merely a diversion from reality. Over the years, however, I've seen the infighting, name calling, penis and vagina measuring increase to an embarassing level. The pontificating of some posters is, in fact, disgusting. No one's chit here smells like Chanel #5.
So, I prefer to make light of virtually all discourse unless its a serious topic of discussion, I'm P.O.'ed, or I just feel like it.

Keep it coming Doc. love it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 05, 2017, 09:25:26 AM
Irish penis.    Stinky poop.   That's me.   Although I do like to claim my bowel movements smell like poo-pourri.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on September 05, 2017, 09:34:06 AM
BTW, does grain-free affect penis size? Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 05, 2017, 03:53:56 PM
BTW, does grain-free affect penis size? Asking for a friend.

On the surface, perhaps.  But it's probably more correlation than causal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on September 06, 2017, 02:50:07 PM
Paleo is pseudoscience. Grains are fine, and I say this as someone who has gone down the full grain-free path and even still generally avoids eating gluten/drinking milk.

Eliminating grains is just an effective heuristic for removing carbohydrates and processed food. If you look at a pareto-type analysis, one can get about 80% of results from calories-in-calories-out and adjusting macros. Eliminating grains / processed food will easily reduce the total caloric intake and then also typically increase protein consumption. Increased protein consumption is both more satiating and muscle-sparing in a caloric deficit. In addition, eliminating grains will generally increase vegetable consumption as a substitute, which is almost always good. Last, considering older and less active people tend to require less carbs, reducing grain intake is helpful.

Grain free is massively helpful to lots of people. I'm sure it's been tremendously beneficial to 4ever. Above is the science behind why it works.

My issue is that grain free people tend to become fanatical about the issue. Some are downright insufferable. I think it's bad science to vilify an entire spectrum of food, but if your commitment mechanism requires 100% adherence, then knock yourself out. However, science demonstrates that it's just as effective to hit a daily caloric target, and if you want to go further, set a protein/carb target. In other words, hit your macros, bro.

All things in moderation, including vice consumption of grains.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 06, 2017, 03:12:59 PM
My issue is that grain free people tend to become fanatical about the issue. Some are downright insufferable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5KpeRt-LmY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 06, 2017, 03:41:02 PM
The local Culvers had Chocolate-Oreo Volcano as its flavor of the day yesterday.  It was very satisfying.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 06, 2017, 03:53:55 PM

All things in moderation, including vice consumption of grains.


+100000000

I eat plenty of grains...and fruits and veggies...and fats like real butter...and even sugar.  I do fine because I am very active (cycling) and my diet is balanced.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 06, 2017, 04:00:26 PM
Just had the Horseradish Cheddar cheese spread. Definitely leaped Port Wine as my favorite cheese spread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 06, 2017, 04:19:22 PM
Paleo is pseudoscience. Grains are fine, and I say this as someone who has gone down the full grain-free path and even still generally avoids eating gluten/drinking milk.

Eliminating grains is just an effective heuristic for removing carbohydrates and processed food. If you look at a pareto-type analysis, one can get about 80% of results from calories-in-calories-out and adjusting macros. Eliminating grains / processed food will easily reduce the total caloric intake and then also typically increase protein consumption. Increased protein consumption is both more satiating and muscle-sparing in a caloric deficit. In addition, eliminating grains will generally increase vegetable consumption as a substitute, which is almost always good. Last, considering older and less active people tend to require less carbs, reducing grain intake is helpful.

Grain free is massively helpful to lots of people. I'm sure it's been tremendously beneficial to 4ever. Above is the science behind why it works.

My issue is that grain free people tend to become fanatical about the issue. Some are downright insufferable. I think it's bad science to vilify an entire spectrum of food, but if your commitment mechanism requires 100% adherence, then knock yourself out. However, science demonstrates that it's just as effective to hit a daily caloric target, and if you want to go further, set a protein/carb target. In other words, hit your macros, bro.

All things in moderation, including vice consumption of grains.

Yep, unless you have Celiac disease, of course.  Otherwise, if you are gluten-free just take your burger out of the bun and STFU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 06, 2017, 05:01:54 PM
My issue is that grain free people tend to become fanatical about the issue. Some are downright insufferable.

That's not exclusive to grain free. I think every new fad diet has its insane devotees that have to constantly talk about their diet. I feel most exercise programs are the same.

We have one guy at work that has to explain every detail of his diet and tell us all the things the rest of us are doing wrong. If I have to hear one more time about how every slice of bacon is like smoking five cigarettes...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 06, 2017, 05:21:44 PM

That's not exclusive to grain free. I think every new fad diet has its insane devotees that have to constantly talk about their diet. I feel most exercise programs are the same.


Yep. Grain-free, South Beach, Atkins, whatever. Once they get a few people following their fad, the True Believers suddenly try to convert the godless masses.

Eat a balanced diet, avoid specific foods if you're allergic (like Chick's reference to celiac), and otherwise just enjoy what you eat....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on September 06, 2017, 08:07:41 PM
Just had the Horseradish Cheddar cheese spread. Definitely leaped Port Wine as my favorite cheese spread.
+1.  From Trader Joe's? It's outstanding. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 06, 2017, 09:02:04 PM


All things in moderation, including vice consumption of grains.

All things in moderation, including moderation!

Seriously, Hank, you're dead on - portion control (and an active lifestyle) are the keys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 07, 2017, 02:22:08 AM
North American grains are harder than soft shaft European grains. Always go Euro.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 07, 2017, 06:57:38 AM
North American grains are harder than soft shaft European grains. Always go Euro.

In before the inevitable 4never joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 07, 2017, 07:54:30 AM
+1.  From Trader Joe's? It's outstanding.

Speaking of Trader Joe's, has anyone else tried their "partially popped popcorn?"  Love that stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 07, 2017, 08:36:56 AM
North American grains are harder than soft shaft European grains. Always go Euro.


Really kin? Ta each der own, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 07, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
This is funny
https://twitter.com/hokie_hoops/status/905149506026647552
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 07, 2017, 02:35:14 PM
Taxpayer questions and location aside. Credit to Depaul, the new arena looks really nice.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/time-lapse-video-watch-court-installation-at-depauls-wintrust-arena/amp/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 07, 2017, 02:48:50 PM
This is funny
https://twitter.com/hokie_hoops/status/905149506026647552

Hey, your alive.  So you got dat goin' fer ya.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 07, 2017, 04:30:58 PM
This is funny
https://twitter.com/hokie_hoops/status/905149506026647552

Maybe someday Va Tech will add Marcus and a Hauser or two to their tweets.  After all, Buzz will probably argue that they came to MU because of the program he built....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 07, 2017, 06:24:46 PM
Hey, your alive.  So you got dat goin' fer ya.
Yep it passed on a more northern course than expected no major damage except over a million families are without electricity, about 80% of the island and no wifi/internet only cellphones
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 07, 2017, 08:11:06 PM
So, heading to Charlotte next week on biz.  Hopefully, later in the week for obvious reasons.

Would love to try some Carolina Que.  Open to other suggestions too.  First time visiting.

Will be working near 85/485, probably staying near airport.  Will have transportation.

So what's the over/under on how many Waffle Houses I will drive by?????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 07, 2017, 08:15:55 PM
Havin' a beer summit wit Nads, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 07, 2017, 08:17:39 PM
Havin' a beer summit wit Nads, hey?

Who is this Nads you speak of???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 07, 2017, 08:42:23 PM
LXXXII
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 07, 2017, 08:44:49 PM
LXXXII

What if RC isn't Roman?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 07, 2017, 08:46:35 PM
Just ring up fookin' Mike, den, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 07, 2017, 08:46:47 PM
LXXXII
So 82, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 07, 2017, 08:47:55 PM
Et tu, Brutus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 07, 2017, 08:48:15 PM
Unless he's two busy piratin' or cord cuttin' cable, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 07, 2017, 08:48:39 PM
Just ring up fookin' Mike, den, hey?

He got some good Carolina moonshine???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 08, 2017, 12:07:48 AM
So, heading to Charlotte next week on biz.  Hopefully, later in the week for obvious reasons.

Would love to try some Carolina Que.  Open to other suggestions too.  First time visiting.

Will be working near 85/485, probably staying near airport.  Will have transportation.

So what's the over/under on how many Waffle Houses I will drive by?????

Charlotta has many a craft beer joynt too.  Lots of downtown tasting rooms.  Naddy will set you up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 08, 2017, 12:24:33 AM

Really kin? Ta each der own, hey?

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/89/72/e9/8972e9924c30d4f35ba743456c70da85--ukraine-flower-girls.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 08, 2017, 10:19:09 AM
Power and internet at home and at the office. Missed posting from the office  8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 08, 2017, 10:41:11 AM
What if RC isn't Roman?

RC?  I'd be more concerned about 82 figuring it out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 08, 2017, 04:03:33 PM
RC?  I'd be more concerned about 82 figuring it out.

RC Cola and a Moon Pie...........
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 08, 2017, 05:14:24 PM
RC Cola and a Moon Pie...........

Breakfast of Champions!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 08, 2017, 08:14:12 PM
Breakfast of Champions!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u7gOq_q0Jy0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 08, 2017, 08:54:58 PM
Breakfast of Champions!

I thought Real Chili was the breakfast of champions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 08, 2017, 08:59:33 PM
I thought Real Chili was the breakfast of champions.

Not where I am from.

(http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/rcmoonpie.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 09, 2017, 02:29:08 AM
Not where I am from.

(http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/rcmoonpie.jpg)

What planet are you from?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 09, 2017, 02:45:53 AM
I always thought RC was a Chicago beverage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 09, 2017, 07:33:57 AM
I always thought RC was a Chicago beverage.

Nope. It's from Columbus Georgia.

Fun facts:  RC was the first company to sell soft drinks in a can, and the first company to sell a diet cola, Diet Rite. 



Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 09, 2017, 03:53:33 PM
This is all wrong, no neck development exercises!

https://twitter.com/marquettembb/status/906556477921513472
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2017, 04:30:11 PM
This is all wrong, no neck development exercises!

https://twitter.com/marquettembb/status/906556477921513472

Where the hell is the Listerine?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 10, 2017, 08:01:09 AM
ND sucks.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 10, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
ND sucks.

Chick's post earlier in the day about a product from Georgia was sign of things to come for ND.

Great work, Chick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 10, 2017, 10:45:23 AM
Which one is the bigger issue for ND????  I bet they're confused. 

http://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-slammed-at-the-finish-by-georgia/article_adff1eb4-95ec-11e7-9dd1-0374dfe5cefb.html

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/publicsafety/former-student-alleges-notre-dame-violated-federal-sex-discrimination-law/article_41499fb7-df45-5f5b-80ce-6b62a1639679.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 10, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
Which one is the bigger issue for ND????  I bet they're confused. 

http://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-slammed-at-the-finish-by-georgia/article_adff1eb4-95ec-11e7-9dd1-0374dfe5cefb.html

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/publicsafety/former-student-alleges-notre-dame-violated-federal-sex-discrimination-law/article_41499fb7-df45-5f5b-80ce-6b62a1639679.html

Depends on whether you are asking a Domer or not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 10, 2017, 02:28:59 PM
Which one is the bigger issue for ND????  I bet they're confused. 

http://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-slammed-at-the-finish-by-georgia/article_adff1eb4-95ec-11e7-9dd1-0374dfe5cefb.html

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/publicsafety/former-student-alleges-notre-dame-violated-federal-sex-discrimination-law/article_41499fb7-df45-5f5b-80ce-6b62a1639679.html

It's redundant to say a Domer is confused.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on September 10, 2017, 09:49:49 PM

So are you going to admit that you stole this entire work almost word for word, without attribution, from this page?

http://www.sobran.com/columns/1999-2001/990930.shtml

Am I supposed to be impressed by this?

Give him a break- they don't teach the use of quotation marks at Harvard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 11, 2017, 09:16:45 AM
I always thought RC was a Chicago beverage.

Hint: When you're from Chicago, everything you knew growing up was from Chicago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 11, 2017, 11:47:24 AM
Which one is the bigger issue for ND????  I bet they're confused. 

http://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-slammed-at-the-finish-by-georgia/article_adff1eb4-95ec-11e7-9dd1-0374dfe5cefb.html

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/publicsafety/former-student-alleges-notre-dame-violated-federal-sex-discrimination-law/article_41499fb7-df45-5f5b-80ce-6b62a1639679.html

Shout out to Rodrigo "Kenny" Blankenship

(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-06/10/13/enhanced/webdr05/enhanced-10967-1433956897-8.png?downsize=715:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 11, 2017, 11:56:09 AM
Shout out to Rodrigo "Kenny" Blankenship

(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-06/10/13/enhanced/webdr05/enhanced-10967-1433956897-8.png?downsize=715:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)

Indeed!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 11, 2017, 01:40:44 PM
Indeed!

Damn that show was classic!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2017, 05:00:15 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 12, 2017, 07:07:19 PM
NM

And 46 pages later, we come full circle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
And 46 pages later, we come full circle.

Just the first lap....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 12, 2017, 08:30:54 PM
Jigs or spinners. Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2017, 08:31:54 PM
Jigs or spinners. Discuss.

Spinners.  I have anxiety.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 12, 2017, 08:34:06 PM
Spinners.  I have anxiety.

Going to LOW in a couple of weeks. Spinners fer sher.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 12, 2017, 09:32:39 PM
Jigs or spinners. Discuss.

Mr. Twisters FTW.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on September 12, 2017, 10:04:49 PM
Jigs or spinners. Discuss.

Spinners. I'll be around was great. So was One of a kind love affair. Could it be I'm falling in love wasn't bad either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2017, 10:08:54 PM
Spinners. I'll be around was great. So was One of a kind love affair. Could it be I'm falling in love wasn't bad either.

Never was much of a Motown fan, but my wife loves it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on September 12, 2017, 10:23:47 PM
Never was much of a Motown fan, but my wife loves it.

Although the Spinners started out as a Motown group, they had their success after they switched to Atlantic.

But query:

My Girl - Temptations
Bernadette - 4 Tops
Aint That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye
Ooh Baby Baby - The Miracles
To Many Fish In The Sea - The Marvelettes
Uptight (Everything Is Alright) - Stevie Wonder
Heat Wave (U) - Martha & The Vandellas
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
I Heard It Through The Grapevine (2 recordings) - Marvin Gaye, Gladys
Knight
& Pips
Where Did Our Love Go - Diana/Supremes
Since I Lost My Baby - Temptations
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
My Guy (U) - Mary Wells
Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles
Love Child - Diana/Supremes
I Guess I'll Always Love you
Dancing In The Streets - Martha & The Vandellas
Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
Standing In The Shadows Of Love - 4 Tops
Mickey's Monkey - The Miracles
Cloud Nine - Temptations
Nothing's To Good For My Baby - Temptations
My Baby Loves Me - Martha & The Vandellas
You Keep Me Hanging On - Diana/Supremes
You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
Little Darling (I Need You) - 4 Tops
I'm Ready For Love
The Way You Do The Things You Do - Temptations
I Can't Help Myself - 4 Tops
Roadrunner - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
You're All I Need To Get By - Temptations
You Can't Hurry Love - Diana/Supremes
Shop Around - The Miracles
Ain't To Proud To Beg - Temptations
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
It's The Same Old Song - 4 Tops
How Sweet It Is - Marvin Gaye
Take Me In Your Arms (And Rock Me A Little While) - Brenda Holloway
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (2 recordings) - Marvin Gaye/Tammy
Terrell,
Diana/Supremes
My Baby Must Be A Magician - The Marvelettes
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - Diana/Supremes
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - Temptations
Ask The Lonely - 4 Tops
Going To A Go-Go - The Miracles
I was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
Hitch Hike - Marvin Gaye
I Second That Emotion - The Miracles
Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
Jimmy Mack (U) - Martha & The Vandellas
I Hear A Symphony - Diana/Supremes
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) - 4 Tops
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Temptations
Get Ready - Temptations
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
Stop! In The Name Of Love - Diana/Supremes
That's What Love Is Made Of
Nowhere To Run - Martha & The Vandellas
Seven Rooms Of Gloom - 4 Tops
Pride & Joy - Marvin Gaye
(I Know) I'm Losing You - Temptations
Two Lovers - Mary Wells
I'll Turn To Stone - 4 Tops
Come See About Me - Diana/Supremes
Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Marvin Gaye
How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone
If I Were your Woman Gladys Knight & The Pips
My World Is Empty Without You - Diana/Supremes
The Tracks Of My Tears - The Miracles
I'm Wondering - Stevie Wonder
Can I Get A Witness - Marvin Gaye
The Girls Alright With Me - Temptations
Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day - Stevie Wonder
Reflections - Diana/Supremes
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted - Temptations
Baby I Need Your Loving - 4 Tops
Quicksand... - Martha & The Vandellas
Reach Out...I'll Be There - 4 Tops
You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
The Bells - The Originals
Shotgun - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
Fingertips (pt2)- Stevie Wonder
Hey Girl - Stevie Wonder
What Are You Gonna Do When I'm Gone (U) - Kim Weston
Still Water Runs Deep - Four Tops
All in the Game - Four Tops
My Baby - Temptations
The One Who Really Loves You (U)- Mary Wells
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left) - David Ruffin
It Takes Two (U) - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
Honey Chile - Martha & the Vandellas
To Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin Gaye
When Your Young And In Love - Marvelettes
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
Still Waters Run Deep - Four Tops
If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight & the Pips
Higher and Higher- Jackie Wilson
Boom Boom Boom Boom- John Lee Hooker

What's not to be a fan of?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2017, 10:29:45 PM
I'm with you on Stevie Wonder.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 12, 2017, 10:53:20 PM
NM

Yeah.  We've heard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on September 12, 2017, 10:56:54 PM
I'm with you on Stevie Wonder.

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/stevie-wonder-at-hurricane-telethon-you-must-be-blind-or-unintelligent-if-you-dont-believe-in-global-warming/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2017, 11:15:53 PM
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/stevie-wonder-at-hurricane-telethon-you-must-be-blind-or-unintelligent-if-you-dont-believe-in-global-warming/

Yep.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 13, 2017, 12:31:10 AM
I don't know if Motown qualifies as it's own music genre, but it it does, it is hands down my favorite genre of all time. Ill listen to Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross over just about anyone. Too bad Barry Gordy was a nut job.

Anyone ever see Motown the Musical?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 13, 2017, 09:04:41 AM
Jigs or spinners. Discuss.

Absolutely jigs. I usually go with the neon green with a leech if I'm trying to catch some walleye or crappie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 13, 2017, 09:20:50 AM
Jigs or Lindy Rigs for walleye.   Spinners for the big bass.   Spoons for Northern.   M-80's for carp.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 13, 2017, 10:55:58 AM
Jigs or Lindy Rigs for walleye.   Spinners for the big bass.   Spoons for Northern.   M-80's for carp.

Hot dogs for the catfish.  The crap generic kind, not Vienna Beef or Boar's Head.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 13, 2017, 11:55:12 AM
Hot dogs for the catfish.  The crap generic kind, not Vienna Beef or Boar's Head.
because catfish aren't discerning when it comes to the quality of pig anus they eat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 13, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
I go fishing at the grocery store. Am I the only one?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on September 13, 2017, 05:38:33 PM
The new release from The National is really good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 13, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Hot dogs for the catfish.  The crap generic kind, not Vienna Beef or Boar's Head.

Speaking of catfish - Uncle Bud's in Nashville.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 14, 2017, 05:50:38 AM
Speaking of catfish - Uncle Bud's in Nashville.  :)

I've really struggled to find good catfish.
Best fish I've had is definitely Grouper at the Salty Crab on Fort Myers Beach.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 14, 2017, 06:06:41 AM
I've really struggled to find good catfish.
Best fish I've had is definitely Grouper at the Salty Crab on Fort Myers Beach.

unfortunately, as you said "had"  you might have to put the salty crab in the column of victims of irma.  i hope not, but if it was a casualty, they are able to recover and rebuild along with all the rest of the people affected down there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on September 14, 2017, 06:21:10 AM
The new release from The National is really good.

They never disappoint.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 14, 2017, 07:14:23 AM
unfortunately, as you said "had"  you might have to put the salty crab in the column of victims of irma.  i hope not, but if it was a casualty, they are able to recover and rebuild along with all the rest of the people affected down there

They're fine, just waiting on power.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 14, 2017, 09:08:31 AM
Hot dogs for the catfish.  The crap generic kind, not Vienna Beef or Boar's Head.

I don't know if I buy into the hot dog hype completely, but one thing is for sure, hot dogs are much better than ND football players as catfish bait.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 14, 2017, 10:12:16 AM
Might have to go to a Waffle House tomorrow for breakfast while in Charlotte.  Could be a fun plane ride home tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 14, 2017, 03:19:17 PM
Might have to go to a Waffle House tomorrow for breakfast while in Charlotte.  Could be a fun plane ride home tomorrow.

The only time I ever went to a Waffle House was in Birmingham. My car was broken into in the parking lot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 14, 2017, 03:36:12 PM
The only time I ever went to a Waffle House was in Birmingham. My car was broken into in the parking lot.

I actually like Waffle House, except for the waffles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 14, 2017, 03:46:07 PM
I actually like Waffle House, except for the waffles.

I took two of my daughters to Waffle House this summer in Florida.  Their first time.  It was great.  Getting breakfast for three for a $20 bill (including tip) was pretty nice after a week in Orlando.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 14, 2017, 03:46:56 PM
I actually like Waffle House, except for the waffles.

All about the hash browns. Smothered, covered, and chunked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 14, 2017, 03:51:54 PM
Waffle House, where strippers go to retire.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 14, 2017, 04:19:43 PM
If I go, it will be my first time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on September 14, 2017, 04:42:31 PM
If I go, it will be my first time.

Do it.  I in one now in Perry GA.  I found them always Good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 14, 2017, 05:11:02 PM
Do it.  I in one now in Perry GA.  I found them always Good.

82, you in for breakfast tomorrow????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 14, 2017, 05:15:27 PM
Best donut place you've ever been to?

For me, it was Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY.  Old school, basic stuff, but just phenomenal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on September 14, 2017, 09:13:41 PM
The new release from The National is really good.

thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 14, 2017, 09:16:58 PM
If I go, it will be my first time.

You retiring?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 14, 2017, 11:12:22 PM
Best donut place you've ever been to?

For me, it was Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY.  Old school, basic stuff, but just phenomenal.

Fractured Prune in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Nothing else I've ever had is even close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 15, 2017, 01:01:46 AM
Best donut place you've ever been to?

For me, it was Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY.  Old school, basic stuff, but just phenomenal.

Tie between the District in New Orleans and Babe's here in College Station. I've heard Voodoo Donuts in Austin is legit but the line has always been out the door whenever I've swung by. Never been patient enough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 15, 2017, 06:08:15 AM
You retiring?

No, but if I don't post by tomorrow, you'll know I didn't survive.

Got wished a blessed morning about 12 times at the cash register.  Do they know something????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 15, 2017, 07:37:18 AM
Greenbush Bakery in Madison.  Sour cream old fashioned donuts are my favorite.  The blueberry and cherry flavors are also outstanding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 15, 2017, 07:40:35 AM
Greenbush Bakery is Madison.  Sour cream old fashioned donuts are my favorite.  The blueberry and cherry flavors are also outstanding.

Ever been to the Greenbush Bar down the street?  Best pizza in town.  Been there more than once after Marquette's won at the KC in my most garish gold shirt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on September 15, 2017, 08:19:11 AM
I was in the dentist chair last night getting my teeth cleaned and the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) comes on.  So I get to wondering how many times I've listened to that song in my lifetime (I was 10 when it came out).  Must be 200 or 300 times minimum I would think, even though I've never purchased it in any format.  Then I started wondering if middle-aged people in 1972 were constantly listening to or hearing songs from the 1910s and 1920s.  Probably not, right?  Something about our generation seems to really like looking to the past more than other generations I think.  Then I wondered why. 

Then I realized that I must've had a great hygienist because I could think about this stuff while she was cleaning my teeth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on September 15, 2017, 08:22:41 AM
The Barry Manilow song "Mandy" was originally titled "Brandi" but when the Looking Glass song came out the name was changed.

There's your Barry Manilow trivia for the day...!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 15, 2017, 08:23:00 AM
I was in the dentist chair last night getting my teeth cleaned and the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) comes on.  So I get to wondering how many times I've listened to that song in my lifetime (I was 10 when it came out).  Must be 200 or 300 times minimum I would think, even though I've never purchased it in any format.  Then I started wondering if middle-aged people in 1972 were constantly listening to or hearing songs from the 1910s and 1920s.  Probably not, right?  Something about our generation seems to really like looking to the past more than other generations I think.  Then I wondered why. 

Then I realized that I must've had a great hygienist because I could think about this stuff while she was cleaning my teeth.

Kids today definitely listen to more of our music than we did at the same age.  Just go to a classic rock concert and check out the number of people there under the age of 30.  Glow jr. and I went to an AC/DC concert together about 7 or 8 years ago, and he wasn't even embarrassed to be seen with me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 15, 2017, 08:55:52 AM
I actually like Waffle House, except for the waffles.

We used to go to the Redneck Riviera (Destin, Fl) every year for spring break. My youngest was obsessed with Waffle House, would have eaten there twice a day if it was up to him. A family tradition was Waffle House for brunch after Easter Sunday Mass. I loved it then, but my last few visits (while on road trips) have left me (and my digestive system) less than satisfied. Thankfully I have no such trouble handling Real Chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 15, 2017, 09:06:32 AM
Kids today definitely listen to more of our music than we did at the same age.  Just go to a classic rock concert and check out the number of people there under the age of 30.  Glow jr. and I went to an AC/DC concert together about 7 or 8 years ago, and he wasn't even embarrassed to be seen with me.

I took my daughter to the U2 concert earlier this summer, and it was a great time for both of us.  I had to smile when I visited her dorm room a couple weeks ago and saw that she had a selfie of us from the concert on her wall.  I smiled again this past weekend when she excitedly asked, "Have you heard the new U2 song?!!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 15, 2017, 09:14:06 AM
Kids today definitely listen to more of our music than we did at the same age.  Just go to a classic rock concert and check out the number of people there under the age of 30.  Glow jr. and I went to an AC/DC concert together about 7 or 8 years ago, and he wasn't even embarrassed to be seen with me.
Isn't this 100% attributable to difficulty of mass distributing recorded music prior to the 1960's and mass distribution led to the industry exponentially growing?

Taking jr. to AC/DC brings up an interesting question: what's the first non symphony concert your parents took you to vs the first one you took your kids to?

My mom took us to The Beach Boys when i was young (8ish) at the Minnesota State Fair VS. i'm taking my 9yr old to the Gorillaz next Friday.  it was supposed to be my wife and i but she can't get into their new album and my son begged me - he might not be the same kid after.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 15, 2017, 09:23:06 AM
Ever been to the Greenbush Bar down the street?  Best pizza in town.  Been there more than once after Marquette's won at the KC in my most garish gold shirt.

Never been there but have heard good things about the pizza.  My top Madison pizza joints are Luigi's, Salvatore's, and Naples 15.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 15, 2017, 09:28:12 AM
Isn't this 100% attributable to difficulty of mass distributing recorded music prior to the 1960's and mass distribution led to the industry exponentially growing?

Taking jr. to AC/DC brings up an interesting question: what's the first non symphony concert your parents took you to vs the first one you took your kids to?

My mom took us to The Beach Boys when i was young (8ish) at the Minnesota State Fair VS. i'm taking my 9yr old to the Gorillaz next Friday.  it was supposed to be my wife and i but she can't get into their new album and my son begged me - he might not be the same kid after.
My parents only liked 50's music. None would come down here. Took my kids to see AC/DC, The Police, GnR, Aerosmith. Rolling Stones were too expensive so only wife and I went (they were not happy).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 15, 2017, 09:52:22 AM
Isn't this 100% attributable to difficulty of mass distributing recorded music prior to the 1960's and mass distribution led to the industry exponentially growing?

Taking jr. to AC/DC brings up an interesting question: what's the first non symphony concert your parents took you to vs the first one you took your kids to?

My mom took us to The Beach Boys when i was young (8ish) at the Minnesota State Fair VS. i'm taking my 9yr old to the Gorillaz next Friday.  it was supposed to be my wife and i but she can't get into their new album and my son begged me - he might not be the same kid after.

I don't think I have ever gone to a concert with my parents.  With 5 kids, we didn't go out much together.  My musical memories of my parents consist of us visiting their "cool" friends in the early 70's where the kids would hang out in the basement and listen the adults were semi-drunkenly singing "Hey Jude" and "Down on the Corner" upstairs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on September 15, 2017, 10:28:18 AM
I don't think I have ever gone to a concert with my parents.  With 5 kids, we didn't go out much together.  My musical memories of my parents consist of us visiting their "cool" friends in the early 70's where the kids would hang out in the basement and listen the adults were semi-drunkenly singing "Hey Jude" and "Down on the Corner" upstairs.

My father loved the Fifth Dimension and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.  That's all I remember about my parents musical tastes.  I certainly wasn't digging into their record collection to hear some music, that's for sure.  As the 5th of 7 I had older siblings who introduced me to "cool" music.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 15, 2017, 10:33:25 AM
Best donut place you've ever been to?

For me, it was Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY.  Old school, basic stuff, but just phenomenal.

that would be the old House of Cakes that was in Menomonee Falls
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on September 15, 2017, 10:41:56 AM
that would be the old House of Cakes that was in Menomonee Falls

Around here there is a place called Crazy Donuts that makes great donuts from simple glazed, cinnamon sugar, etc to interesting ones like the Elvis (topped with peanut butter and bananas) and Samoas (like the girl scout cookies) or with bacon.  I prefer the simpler ones and their French Toast donut is really good.  Unlike most of you, I also loved Krispy Kreme donuts when they were hot off the machine, though I agree they were not nearly as good an hour later.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 15, 2017, 10:44:22 AM
Isn't this 100% attributable to difficulty of mass distributing recorded music prior to the 1960's and mass distribution led to the industry exponentially growing?

Taking jr. to AC/DC brings up an interesting question: what's the first non symphony concert your parents took you to vs the first one you took your kids to?

My mom took us to The Beach Boys when i was young (8ish) at the Minnesota State Fair VS. i'm taking my 9yr old to the Gorillaz next Friday.  it was supposed to be my wife and i but she can't get into their new album and my son begged me - he might not be the same kid after.

Really good question.  My parents were born in the early 1930s.  I never saw a concert with them.  But they were cool enough to let me go and I've been a 'concert-file' (just made that up) since I was about 14 years old.  In contrast, I've seen numerous concerts with my kids.

Funny. When one's son is about 16 and you have very little in common and find it hard to talk in the old days you simply had sports as a touchstone but nowadays you can add music in many cases too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 15, 2017, 11:08:52 AM
My father loved the Fifth Dimension and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.  That's all I remember about my parents musical tastes.  I certainly wasn't digging into their record collection to hear some music, that's for sure.  As the 5th of 7 I had older siblings who introduced me to "cool" music.

My parents also like the Fifth Dimension.  Also, Blood, Sweat, and Tears (which as a kid, I thought was a very gross name for a band) and Three Dog Night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 15, 2017, 11:56:29 AM
I was in the dentist chair last night getting my teeth cleaned and the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) comes on.  So I get to wondering how many times I've listened to that song in my lifetime (I was 10 when it came out).  Must be 200 or 300 times minimum I would think, even though I've never purchased it in any format.  Then I started wondering if middle-aged people in 1972 were constantly listening to or hearing songs from the 1910s and 1920s.  Probably not, right?  Something about our generation seems to really like looking to the past more than other generations I think.  Then I wondered why. 

Then I realized that I must've had a great hygienist because I could think about this stuff while she was cleaning my teeth.

Clearly you could not get that fine dental care in Mequon or Waukesha.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 15, 2017, 12:00:17 PM
Taking jr. to AC/DC brings up an interesting question: what's the first non symphony concert your parents took you to vs the first one you took your kids to?

My dad took me to see BB King when I was in high school.  It was a great show.  A couple of summers ago, I took my three girls to see Imagine Dragons.  Another great show, and we had a lot of fun.  And there was the aforementioned U2 concert with my oldest daughter.

My wife, on the other hand, has taken my girls to see The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and One Direction.  Clearly, I've gotten the better end of the deal as between my wife and me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 15, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
I was in the dentist chair last night getting my teeth cleaned and the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) comes on.  So I get to wondering how many times I've listened to that song in my lifetime (I was 10 when it came out).  Must be 200 or 300 times minimum I would think, even though I've never purchased it in any format.  Then I started wondering if middle-aged people in 1972 were constantly listening to or hearing songs from the 1910s and 1920s.  Probably not, right?  Something about our generation seems to really like looking to the past more than other generations I think.  Then I wondered why. 

Then I realized that I must've had a great hygienist because I could think about this stuff while she was cleaning my teeth.


Oughta tink 'bout changin' tooth fairies ta someone a little more hip and trendy, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 15, 2017, 01:52:08 PM
Haven't gone to a live concert in ages - with or without kids - but my daughter definitely listens to more of my era of music than I listened to my parents'.  Her playlist includes everything from AC/DC to Fleetwood Mac to Billy Joel and more.

I've never added a 40s or 50s era song (my parents' era) to any playlist....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 15, 2017, 02:35:39 PM
Haven't gone to a live concert in ages - with or without kids - but my daughter definitely listens to more of my era of music than I listened to my parents'.  Her playlist includes everything from AC/DC to Fleetwood Mac to Billy Joel and more.

I've never added a 40s or 50s era song (my parents' era) to any playlist....

Let's put political correctness aside and be honest about this.  The reason we don't listen to our parents' music is because it totally sucked.  And the reason our kids listen to more of our music is because it was pretty awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on September 15, 2017, 03:20:55 PM
Haven't gone to a live concert in ages - with or without kids - but my daughter definitely listens to more of my era of music than I listened to my parents'.  Her playlist includes everything from AC/DC to Fleetwood Mac to Billy Joel and more.

I've never added a 40s or 50s era song (my parents' era) to any playlist....

Billy Joel sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 15, 2017, 05:03:02 PM
Let's put political correctness aside and be honest about this.  The reason we don't listen to our parents' music is because it totally sucked.  And the reason our kids listen to more of our music is because it was pretty awesome.

I'm with you there, bro....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 15, 2017, 05:10:02 PM
Billy Joel sucks.

Actually, I kinda agree with you now. Back in the day, I did like 42nd Street, but of the old stuff in my collection, he is the artist I listen to the least - in fact, I can't remember the last time I played anything of his. I mainly mentioned him because my daughter likes him.

I just wish I could get her to like some of my other old stuff - Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Springsteen (before Born in the USA).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on September 15, 2017, 05:25:58 PM
Actually, I kinda agree with you now. Back in the day, I did like 42nd Street, but of the old stuff in my collection, he is the artist I listen to the least - in fact, I can't remember the last time I played anything of his. I mainly mentioned him because my daughter likes him.

I just wish I could get her to like some of my other old stuff - Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Springsteen (before Born in the USA).

*52nd Street, and you can all GTFO.

I will date myself pretty easily, but Billy Joel, Elton John and Springsteen are some of the musical tastes of my old man that I've acquired. Somewhere along the line he picked up Green Day, but I swear I cannot be held responsible for that.

We can all agree that Bon Jovi should have never been a thing, and he is one of the many artists I've had to "unlearn" from my youth (among them: Boston, Chicago, Steely Dan and Dan Fogelberg. ). I kept Styx and a bit of Journey in the repertoire
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 15, 2017, 06:09:48 PM
Springsteen (before Born in the USA).

Greetings from Asbury Park, The Wild The Innocent and the East Street Shuffle, and Born to Run were great.  Darkness good too. The rest are all crap.  Bruce was great in the 70's when these four albums were done.

Saw him in 1978, 3rd row.  Moving.

Now, he's just like Oprah, Striesand, and....fill in the blank.  Blah blah blah
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 15, 2017, 06:39:19 PM
*52nd Street, and you can all GTFO.

I will date myself pretty easily, but Billy Joel, Elton John and Springsteen are some of the musical tastes of my old man that I've acquired. Somewhere along the line he picked up Green Day, but I swear I cannot be held responsible for that.

We can all agree that Bon Jovi should have never been a thing, and he is one of the many artists I've had to "unlearn" from my youth (among them: Boston, Chicago, Steely Dan and Dan Fogelberg. ). I kept Styx and a bit of Journey in the repertoire
So I'm old enough to be your father
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 15, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
Greetings from Asbury Park, The Wild The Innocent and the East Street Shuffle, and Born to Run were great.  Darkness good too. The rest are all crap.  Bruce was great in the 70's when these four albums were done.

Saw him in 1978, 3rd row.  Moving.

Now, he's just like Oprah, Striesand, and....fill in the blank.  Blah blah blah
Saw the Boss in MKE don't recall exactly sometime '81-'83
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 15, 2017, 07:23:30 PM
Greetings from Asbury Park, The Wild The Innocent and the East Street Shuffle, and Born to Run were great.  Darkness good too. The rest are all crap.  Bruce was great in the 70's when these four albums were done.

Saw him in 1978, 3rd row.  Moving.

Now, he's just like Oprah, Striesand, and....fill in the blank.  Blah blah blah
He has improved with age.  Wrecking Ball is phenomenal.  I probably like it for the same reason you don't.  Particularly like the Dropkick Murphy's inspired tracks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 15, 2017, 07:59:55 PM
Greetings from Asbury Park, The Wild The Innocent and the East Street Shuffle, and Born to Run were great.  Darkness good too. The rest are all crap.  Bruce was great in the 70's when these four albums were done.

Saw him in 1978, 3rd row.  Moving.

Now, he's just like Oprah, Striesand, and....fill in the blank.  Blah blah blah

Nailed it, Chili, except you left out Nebraska, the acoustic album which, IMO anyway, was crazy good - but that's the only post Born to Run album that I like.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 15, 2017, 08:00:24 PM

We can all agree that Bon Jovi should have never been a thing, and he is one of the many artists I've had to "unlearn" from my youth (among them: Boston, Chicago, Steely Dan and Dan Fogelberg. ). I kept Styx and a bit of Journey in the repertoire

the bolded is like saying "we can all agree that tribal tattoos should have never been a thing".  Even those Scoopers with unfortunate tribal tattoos can't defend them.

HOWEVER......i won't nit pick your unlearning, but i will say i changed one of my presets to '70's on 7' and the horn section for Chicago is something i totally under appreciated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 15, 2017, 08:50:20 PM
Greetings from Asbury Park, The Wild The Innocent and the East Street Shuffle, and Born to Run were great.  Darkness good too. The rest are all crap.  Bruce was great in the 70's when these four albums were done.

Saw him in 1978, 3rd row.  Moving.

Now, he's just like Oprah, Striesand, and....fill in the blank.  Blah blah blah

Nailed it.  Born to Run is one of my all-time favorite albums.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on September 15, 2017, 08:53:49 PM
Hey Lenny, happy anniversary.  If Facebook is accurate, you really out kicked your coverage. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on September 15, 2017, 08:56:58 PM
Billy Joel sucks.

"We didn't start the Fire"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 15, 2017, 09:17:44 PM
Hey Lenny, happy anniversary.  If Facebook is accurate, you really out kicked your coverage.

Thanks much - all true. Won the lottery 44 years ago - she's as smart and genuinely sweet as she is beautiful!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 15, 2017, 09:48:26 PM
Early Floyd is the crap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 15, 2017, 10:30:05 PM
Just saw IT. The amount of hilarious one liners in that movie really surprised me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on September 16, 2017, 02:03:15 AM
So I'm old enough to be your father

I mean, http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54552.0 (http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54552.0)

Statistically speaking, you're old enough to be the plurality of this board's father  :)

And a lot of us are married with children.

The moral of this story is all of the bad music that you guys listened to is still so much better than the contemporary options at my gen's disposal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 16, 2017, 06:01:38 AM
Funny, I know people who think they know their music and think Manfred Mann wrote Blinded by the Light.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 16, 2017, 09:09:39 AM
Early Floyd is the crap.

Meddle is their first album that is solid throughout. Some good early stuff but a lot of just terrible stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 16, 2017, 09:16:38 AM
Meddle is their first album that is solid throughout. Some good early stuff but a lot of just terrible stuff.

I meant that as positive. Big Piper fan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 16, 2017, 09:17:23 AM
Last concert I went to: Henry Butler
www.henrybutler.com

2 blocks from my place. Wonderful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 16, 2017, 11:34:38 AM
Meddle is their first album that is solid throughout. Some good early stuff but a lot of just terrible stuff.

Their live shows from 1970 are incredible but they did need time to regroup in the studio after Sid left.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 16, 2017, 11:52:14 AM
Their live shows from 1970 are incredible but they did need time to regroup in the studio after Sid left.
Interesting retrospective on the making of Wish You Were Here - since Sid is the subject matter of the album they discuss that transition...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbM2_-JeDuY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbM2_-JeDuY)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 16, 2017, 01:53:11 PM
Funny, I know people who think they know their music and think Manfred Mann wrote Blinded by the Light.

They probably also think Manfred Mann wrote "The Mighty Quinn".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2017, 04:50:35 PM

The moral of this story is all of the bad music that you guys listened to is still so much better than the contemporary options at my gen's disposal


Truth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 16, 2017, 04:55:35 PM
I meant that as positive. Big Piper fan.


Some of it is good.  Some of Saucerful of Secrets is good.  But a lot of it is just too odd.  Atom Heart Mother is pure garbage though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2017, 06:05:45 PM
Went to a really good local (Rochester, MN) ice cream place today.  Usually I get the Salty Caramel, but today I opted for the Key Lime Pie just because.  It was awesome, and of course it made me think of the keys....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 16, 2017, 06:15:53 PM
Went to a really good local (Rochester, MN) ice cream place today.  Usually I get the Salty Caramel, but today I opted for the Key Lime Pie just because.  It was awesome, and of course it made me think of the keys....

What's the shop? Need some ice cream before watching the Madsen bois play this season
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2017, 06:43:07 PM
What's the shop? Need some ice cream before watching the Madsen bois play this season

Flapdoodles.  Mom and pop place that opened several years ago.  If you're watching a home game at Mayo, the one on South Broadway is about a mile from the school.

https://www.flapdoodlesicecream.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 16, 2017, 06:44:03 PM

Some of it is good.  Some of Saucerful of Secrets is good.  But a lot of it is just too odd.  Atom Heart Mother is pure garbage though.
Totally agree.  Most of that early stuff is way too experimental for my ear.  the one argument for giving it its due is that they recorded their progression to being 'Outliers', i.e. 10K hours of practice, and without that garbage we wouldn't have the genius.  Compared to the Beatles who got their 10K in a strip club in Germany or the Stones who got their's mimicking the blues in their apartment we get to experience that journey.

From an artsy perspective it get it, but i'm not artsy so i don't like it.

also, and this needs to be said, Floyd = with Waters, like Genisis = with Gabriel, and VanHalen = with David Lee. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2017, 06:53:09 PM
Most underrated Floyd album = The Final Cut.

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 16, 2017, 07:02:47 PM
Most underrated Floyd album = The Final Cut.

Discuss.


I'd go with Animals.  You never hear it on the radio because the songs are too damn long.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2017, 07:18:51 PM

I'd go with Animals.  You never hear it on the radio because the songs are too damn long.

Another underrated classic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 16, 2017, 08:49:55 PM
Flapdoodles.  Mom and pop place that opened several years ago.  If you're watching a home game at Mayo, the one on South Broadway is about a mile from the school.

https://www.flapdoodlesicecream.com

Thanks! If I roll into town and you have time for dinner, it's on me.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 16, 2017, 08:55:58 PM
Thanks! If I roll into town and you have time for dinner, it's on me.

Rochester....Roscoe's. Really good que.

I'll tag along for Roscoe's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 16, 2017, 09:01:29 PM
Rochester....Roscoe's. Really good que.

I'll tag along for Roscoe's.

OK.. we shall look at their schedule and figure out the optimal time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2017, 11:41:51 PM
Thanks! If I roll into town and you have time for dinner, it's on me.

Sounds like a plan. Should be interesting to see the Madsens....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on September 17, 2017, 12:38:51 AM
Funny story. One of my best friends from 11th floor McCormick went to his high school reunion in New Jersey. He asked to buy a year book because he had lost his. The response was, "are you an idiot? Don't you know they are collectors' items? " Evidently when my friend was a senior in high school,Bon  Jovi was a freshman and then dropped out. So this was the only high school year book that he was in. My friend said, "I went to school with Bon Jovi?" They said, "Yes, his name was Jon Bon Giovani". My friend said, " Little John Bon Giovani was Bon Jovi?" He had no idea.

Okay so not that funny, but pretty good.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2017, 08:59:40 AM
My senior yearbook was stolen in a break-in.  No famous people in my school (that I'm aware of
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 17, 2017, 10:09:05 AM
Pagong 4ever
https://twitter.com/dwyanewade/status/909188665875877888
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 17, 2017, 12:44:44 PM
Pagong 4ever
https://twitter.com/dwyanewade/status/909188665875877888

Check your messages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 17, 2017, 04:42:26 PM
I dunno, butt, #3 is pretty athletic doe. Just sayin', hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 17, 2017, 08:09:03 PM
My senior yearbook was stolen in a break-in.  No famous people in my school (that I'm aware of
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Henry Sugar on September 17, 2017, 09:01:11 PM
Meddle is their first album that is solid throughout. Some good early stuff but a lot of just terrible stuff.

"Echoes" is incredible. First heard it watching "Live at Pompeii" and it blew me away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
Please tell me they took everything.

Unfortunately, yes.  The yearbook just happened to be in a box with other stuff, and it was something the thieves could grab fast and get out.  Probably ended up in a dumpster.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 18, 2017, 09:05:31 AM
Unfortunately, yes.  The yearbook just happened to be in a box with other stuff, and it was something the thieves could grab fast and get out.  Probably ended up in a dumpster.....

Sorry, Goooo, didn't mean to make light of a break in - should have figured it was something like this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 18, 2017, 10:04:50 AM
Check your messages.
Sent you the #
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2017, 12:29:44 PM
Sorry, Goooo, didn't mean to make light of a break in - should have figured it was something like this.

No worries.  It was decades ago.  At the time, I was mostly pissed about the TV, clothes and stuff, but that all woulda been long gone by now anyway.  After all these years, the HS yearbook is the only thing I wish I could get back....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU31 on September 18, 2017, 02:07:51 PM
Flapdoodles.  Mom and pop place that opened several years ago.  If you're watching a home game at Mayo, the one on South Broadway is about a mile from the school.

https://www.flapdoodlesicecream.com

Flapdoodle's Salted Caramel is very good!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mug644 on September 18, 2017, 02:37:14 PM
No worries.  It was decades ago.  At the time, I was mostly pissed about the TV, clothes and stuff, but that all woulda been long gone by now anyway.  After all these years, the HS yearbook is the only thing I wish I could get back....

Funny how when things like that happen, a first reaction is often to fret about the cost of things. With time, one realizes that it's the things of value that are most missed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 18, 2017, 02:39:45 PM
Funny how when things like that happen, a first reaction is often to fret about the cost of things. With time, one realizes that it's the things of value that are most missed.

What's that quote about people who know the price of everything but the value of nothing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2017, 04:22:58 PM
What's that quote about people who know the price of everything but the value of nothing?

Oscar Wilde:  "a cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."

Indeed.

Anyone else seen Wilde's gravesite - at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris?  Lots of famous people there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on September 18, 2017, 05:12:11 PM
Oscar Wilde:  "a cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."

Indeed.

Anyone else seen Wilde's gravesite - at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris?  Lots of famous people there....

"This wallpaper is terrible...one of us will have to go'"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on September 18, 2017, 05:19:33 PM
Anyone else seen Wilde's gravesite - at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris?  Lots of famous people there....
[/quote]

Jim Morrison's gravestone is also in this cemetery but we all know that Jim is still alive.   He worked on a horse farm in Oregon until he moved back to France and now, at age 73, resides in an Assisted Living Facility in Paris.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2017, 05:24:18 PM
"This wallpaper is terrible...one of us will have to go'"

Epic final words!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 18, 2017, 06:42:07 PM
Just put some Habenero Sonoran Salsa on my ground turkey tacos.  Hot damn, I don't deserve to live this good. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2017, 08:22:22 PM
News - stay safe in PR. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 18, 2017, 10:29:03 PM
News - stay safe in PR.
Thanks! Southern side of the Island looks like might be spared 150 mph winds. We might get 100 mph. East and north (San Juan) will probably be hit real hard. This Warrior is ready, might have to live with wine, brother's blond ale, good cheese, olives, some good ham, tuna during 24-48 hours. Then no power so BBQ time, ribs, steak etc. Just hope is not the 4 weeks without power they are predicting. I'll keep you posted for as long as I can it is supposed to hit early Wednesday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 19, 2017, 09:27:49 AM
Anyone else seen Wilde's gravesite - at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris?  Lots of famous people there....


Jim Morrison's gravestone is also in this cemetery but we all know that Jim is still alive.   He worked on a horse farm in Oregon until he moved back to France and now, at age 73, resides in an Assisted Living Facility in Paris.

When I visited Morrison's grave my friend thought it would be funny to light a cigarette off one of the votive candles someone left on the grave.

I still laugh at a grave that read FAMILLE HOMER and the someone scratched SIMPSON underneath.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 19, 2017, 11:23:21 AM
Stay safe news!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 19, 2017, 12:09:31 PM
Stay safe news!
Thanks, not looking terrible for the city where I live but still 100 mph winds for about 4 hrs, tropical storm winds for another 10 and at least 10" of rain. Crossing my fingers it goes north a bit more, but don't look like it, east coast and San Juan could get 160 mph winds if it happens it will be bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 19, 2017, 01:19:31 PM
When I visited Morrison's grave my friend thought it would be funny to light a cigarette off one of the votive candles someone left on the grave.

I still laugh at a grave that read FAMILLE HOMER and the someone scratched SIMPSON underneath.

I was surprised by how out of the way Morrison's grave was, and how it was kinda squeezed between others.  Nothing compared to Wilde's in terms of size and location.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 19, 2017, 03:38:11 PM
Just put some Habenero Sonoran Salsa on my ground turkey tacos.  Hot damn, I don't deserve to live this good.

I bought 25# of Hatch green chiles this year -- straight from New Mexico.  I split them with a co-worker, and now I'm wishing I would have saved all 25# for myself. Them's good eating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 19, 2017, 05:32:11 PM
Saw this in Dublin last weekend
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 19, 2017, 05:54:20 PM
Saw this in Dublin last weekend

Did it suck?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 19, 2017, 05:59:59 PM
Did it suck?

Taste was good enough to be bought but when paired against other good beers it just couldn't compete.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on September 19, 2017, 06:01:09 PM
Most underrated Floyd album = The Final Cut.

Discuss.

you mean Roger Waters' first solo effort?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 19, 2017, 06:18:36 PM
you mean Roger Waters' first solo effort?

Thought The Wall was the first 'solo'....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 19, 2017, 06:24:29 PM
Saw this in Dublin last weekend

#mubb fan on Twitter a couple of years ago had the best line:

"It was extremely hoppy with a disappointing finish."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 19, 2017, 06:55:57 PM
Thanks! Southern side of the Island looks like might be spared 150 mph winds. We might get 100 mph. East and north (San Juan) will probably be hit real hard. This Warrior is ready, might have to live with wine, brother's blond ale, good cheese, olives, some good ham, tuna during 24-48 hours. Then no power so BBQ time, ribs, steak etc. Just hope is not the 4 weeks without power they are predicting. I'll keep you posted for as long as I can it is supposed to hit early Wednesday.

Definitely keep your head down Newsy. FYI, jsglow jr. was in the first wave of civilian first responders ordered to Key West.  Arrived yesterday. He indicated that the keys just before KW got hit the worst.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 19, 2017, 07:48:31 PM
Definitely keep your head down Newsy. FYI, jsglow jr. was in the first wave of civilian first responders ordered to Key West.  Arrived yesterday. He indicated that the keys just before KW got hit the worst.
Thanks looking worse now trajectory change a little more towards the south closer to my city. Wind speed increased to 175 mph sustained and that is very bad. Design calls for 125-140 mph winds. Will scoop away for as long as possible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 19, 2017, 08:08:54 PM
Keeping you in my prayers Newsie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 19, 2017, 09:04:16 PM
Keeping you in my prayers Newsie.
Thanks, as of right now we really need them
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 19, 2017, 09:40:17 PM
Thanks, as of right now we really need them

Still got the calm winds, or picking up yet?  4AST when it hits?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 19, 2017, 09:47:52 PM
Thanks, as of right now we really need them

We're with our fellow Warrior.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 19, 2017, 10:23:22 PM
Still got the calm winds, or picking up yet?  4AST when it hits?
Yep that is the start of hurricane force winds
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 19, 2017, 11:43:24 PM
Well just lost power. Hope cels keep up for a while. It is going to be a long night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 19, 2017, 11:58:59 PM
Well just lost power. Hope cels keep up for a while. It is going to be a long night.

Good luck and keep the spirit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 20, 2017, 02:11:42 AM
Good luck and keep the spirit.
Thanks, this is just a nasty animal. Been through 5 but this is something else.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 20, 2017, 07:07:25 AM
Give us a quick 'we're okay' when you can newsy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 20, 2017, 07:11:37 AM
Give us a quick 'we're okay' when you can newsy.

Heard from him last at 1:30 AM with a quick text.  He's turning cell off to save battery. Looks like the eye is about 30-45 mi north of his home. 

He sent pics of his home pre-storm last night.  He over-engineered it for a storm like this.  Main concern is window integrity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 20, 2017, 07:44:00 AM
Hoping the best for News. I'm sure all is well though but this storm looks angry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 20, 2017, 09:01:41 AM
Heard from him last at 1:30 AM with a quick text.  He's turning cell off to save battery. Looks like the eye is about 30-45 mi north of his home. 

He sent pics of his home pre-storm last night.  He over-engineered it for a storm like this.  Main concern is window integrity.

Let us know if you hear from him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 20, 2017, 08:25:42 PM
No power for Puerto Rico for 4-6 MONTHS? Holy crap! Prayers for newsie and everyone on the island.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2017, 09:37:12 PM
No power for Puerto Rico for 4-6 MONTHS? Holy crap! Prayers for newsie and everyone on the island.

Yeah, that just blew my mind.  I guess the energy infrastructure was archaic and in poor repair to begin with, so they may be building a lot from scratch.  Still...wow. :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 20, 2017, 10:43:13 PM
Let us know if you hear from him.

Nothing as of this evening.  Sounds like cell towers are down.

His Uncle lives across the street and has a generator, so he catches a small break there   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 21, 2017, 09:41:39 AM
Yeah, that just blew my mind.  I guess the energy infrastructure was archaic and in poor repair to begin with, so they may be building a lot from scratch.  Still...wow. :-[

They say every storm has a silver lining.   Sucks that the lining can still be used to strangle and suffocate you, however.

Upside is they'll rebuild new infrastructure to current standards; downside is they have to rebuild infrastructure to current standards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 22, 2017, 12:07:08 PM
Just heard from Newsie.  He is ok.  He's in San Juan where there is limited communication.

Said island hit by a bomb.  His house looks ok structurally (roof, walls) but many windows did not hold up.  Interior damage from water, wind etc.

He'll post later today. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 22, 2017, 12:25:40 PM
Just heard from Newsie.  He is ok.  He's in San Juan where there is limited communication.

Said island hit by a bomb.  His house looks ok structurally (roof, walls) but many windows did not hold up.  Interior damage from water, wind etc.

He'll post later today.

Great news about Newsie... crappy about the house and the island.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2017, 12:39:25 PM
Just glad to hear he is OK.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 22, 2017, 12:59:04 PM
Just glad to hear he is OK.

Same here.  Wheh!

We were discussing one of my company's customers in Puerto Rico.  I got an e-mail like late Friday asking for an update on their order.  I replied the beginning of this week and not surprising obtained an out-of-office email simply stating "We are on shutdown due to a hurricane."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 22, 2017, 01:15:39 PM
Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. My wife and I survived a night of horror. Just glad to be alive. Being 6 hours in a walk in closet is no fun. What just happened is not normal. Nature is telling us something. Yes some of our infrastructure is dated but the winds were unreal 165 mph sustained and I'm pretty sure near 200 mph gusts, I could feel some concrete walls vibrating. But just glad God spared this Warrior and my family. I'm in San Juan 2 hours away. Only pkace there are comms and sketchy at best, and gas is scarce so might be a while For me to post again. So don't worry I'll be fine just hope cable & internet are up by the time season starts. Again, thank you all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 22, 2017, 01:23:45 PM
Thoughts and prayers Newsie. Stay strong
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on September 22, 2017, 01:26:09 PM
Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. My wife and I survived a night of horror. Just glad to be alive. Being 6 hours in a walk in closet is no fun. What just happened is not normal. Nature is telling us something. Yes some of our infrastructure is dated but the winds were unreal 165 mph sustained and I'm pretty sure near 200 mph gusts, I could feel some concrete walls vibrating. But just glad God spared this Warrior and my family. I'm in San Juan 2 hours away. Only pkace there are comms and sketchy at best, and gas is scarce so might be a while For me to post again. So don't worry I'll be fine just hope cable & internet are up by the time season starts. Again, thank you all.

Great to hear you are OK...we thinking of you all now with the recovery....will be tough days ahead I am sure. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on September 22, 2017, 01:40:19 PM
God Bless!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 22, 2017, 01:44:44 PM
Thanks leaving San Juan for home so it'll be a while for me to post...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2017, 04:41:41 PM
Now they're ordering the immediate evacuation of an area in NW Puerto Rico, due to concerns that a dam might burst and cause (even more) catastrophic flooding. Fortunately it sounds like it's far from where Newsie lives...but it highlights that the fight to recover is only just beginning.

Houston, Barbuda, the Virgin Islands, Florida, Mexico, Puerto Rico and more. So many people in need of help....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 24, 2017, 10:17:46 AM
Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. My wife and I survived a night of horror. Just glad to be alive. Being 6 hours in a walk in closet is no fun. What just happened is not normal. Nature is telling us something. Yes some of our infrastructure is dated but the winds were unreal 165 mph sustained and I'm pretty sure near 200 mph gusts, I could feel some concrete walls vibrating. But just glad God spared this Warrior and my family. I'm in San Juan 2 hours away. Only pkace there are comms and sketchy at best, and gas is scarce so might be a while For me to post again. So don't worry I'll be fine just hope cable & internet are up by the time season starts. Again, thank you all.

Sounds good newsy.  Our best to your family.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 24, 2017, 11:49:56 AM
Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. My wife and I survived a night of horror. Just glad to be alive. Being 6 hours in a walk in closet is no fun. What just happened is not normal. Nature is telling us something. Yes some of our infrastructure is dated but the winds were unreal 165 mph sustained and I'm pretty sure near 200 mph gusts, I could feel some concrete walls vibrating. But just glad God spared this Warrior and my family. I'm in San Juan 2 hours away. Only pkace there are comms and sketchy at best, and gas is scarce so might be a while For me to post again. So don't worry I'll be fine just hope cable & internet are up by the time season starts. Again, thank you all.
The good news is your family survived. Hopefully, the rebuilding of the Island will add some much needed economic benefit. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: B. McBannerson on September 24, 2017, 12:05:56 PM
Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. My wife and I survived a night of horror. Just glad to be alive. Being 6 hours in a walk in closet is no fun. What just happened is not normal. Nature is telling us something. Yes some of our infrastructure is dated but the winds were unreal 165 mph sustained and I'm pretty sure near 200 mph gusts, I could feel some concrete walls vibrating. But just glad God spared this Warrior and my family. I'm in San Juan 2 hours away. Only pkace there are comms and sketchy at best, and gas is scarce so might be a while For me to post again. So don't worry I'll be fine just hope cable & internet are up by the time season starts. Again, thank you all.

Glad you are ok and safe.  I've been through one as bad.  Nature is always telling us something.

Maria actually a little stronger than 165, it was at 175mph sustained. They measure this for 1 minute sustained push.  We've only been keeping records of this stuff for about 100 years, but in North America alone we've hit this marker 15 times since 1924.  Eight of those (more than half), were prior to 1992.  Six of them prior to 1980.  Four prior to 1970.  Nature is hard to predict.  Glad you are safe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 24, 2017, 12:48:00 PM
Glad you are ok and safe.  I've been through one as bad.  Nature is always telling us something.

Maria actually a little stronger than 165, it was at 175mph sustained. They measure this for 1 minute sustained push.  We've only been keeping records of this stuff for about 100 years, but in North America alone we've hit this marker 15 times since 1924.  Eight of those (more than half), were prior to 1992.  Six of them prior to 1980.  Four prior to 1970.  Nature is hard to predict.  Glad you are safe.


"Glad you are safe. But now I'm going to use this time to provide my opinion why the earth isn't warming."

Jerk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 24, 2017, 01:05:18 PM
https://twitter.com/aggiembk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: B. McBannerson on September 24, 2017, 01:50:18 PM

"Glad you are safe. But now I'm going to use this time to provide my opinion why the earth isn't warming."

Jerk.

I gave no such opinion about warming anywhere.  If you wish to know, in my opinion it is warming. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2017, 02:15:43 PM
It has been a very warm past few days, but I've had some great bike rides.  One of the things I love about Rochester is that while we have plenty of big city amenities, I'm close enough to the countryside that I can ride on quiet rural roads just a few miles from my house.

Any other road cyclists out there?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 24, 2017, 02:47:56 PM
It has been a very warm past few days, but I've had some great bike rides.  One of the things I love about Rochester is that while we have plenty of big city amenities, I'm close enough to the countryside that I can ride on quiet rural roads just a few miles from my house.

Any other road cyclists out there?

I enjoy a lot of different sports but could never get into cycling.  Too much mechanical stuff for my liking. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2017, 03:59:22 PM
I enjoy a lot of different sports but could never get into cycling.  Too much mechanical stuff for my liking.

That is the one big downside for me.

I actually came upon cycling by accident.  I had been a lifelong runner - HS track team, later turned into marathons and stuff - but I overdid it and herniated a couple discs at around 40.  My docs said that I had to give up running and find something lower impact, or risk surgery and pain even just walking.  Swimming was out because of an old rotator cuff injury that I never had repaired, and nothing else seemed to fit.

I figured cycling might be even worse than running (the uncomfortable looking hunched over position), but I gave it a shot and it turned out that the forward bending relieved the pain.  Fast forward about 15 years, and I can't imagine going without my rides.  The mechanical stuff and associated costs are still a hassle, but they've just become part of the background noise that I've gotten used to...and I LOVE the feeling of being on an open rural road on my bike.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 24, 2017, 04:09:25 PM
That is the one big downside for me.

I actually came upon cycling by accident.  I had been a lifelong runner - HS track team, later turned into marathons and stuff - but I overdid it and herniated a couple discs at around 40.  My docs said that I had to give up running and find something lower impact, or risk surgery and pain even just walking.  Swimming was out because of an old rotator cuff injury that I never had repaired, and nothing else seemed to fit.

I figured cycling might be even worse than running (the uncomfortable looking hunched over position), but I gave it a shot and it turned out that the forward bending relieved the pain.  Fast forward about 15 years, and I can't imagine going without my rides.  The mechanical stuff and associated costs are still a hassle, but they've just become part of the background noise that I've gotten used to...and I LOVE the feeling of being on an open rural road on my bike.

Also a tough sell to a cheapskate like me to have to spend 4 figures on a "decent" piece of athletic equipment when I can get a pair of running shoes for $150.  I have participated in one mini-triathlon in which I used a 20-year-old Schwinn (which cost $125 at the time) and was receiving side-eye aplenty from my fellow competitors, usually as they were passing me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mug644 on September 24, 2017, 06:47:32 PM
It has been a very warm past few days, but I've had some great bike rides.  One of the things I love about Rochester is that while we have plenty of big city amenities, I'm close enough to the countryside that I can ride on quiet rural roads just a few miles from my house.

Any other road cyclists out there?

While you were writing your post, I was out on a 35 mile ride in the hills of western MA. I love living in this part of New England, where I have access to lots of cities, beaches, mountains, but am able to have rural existence that gives me peace and I'm surrounded by nature. I live on a dead-end, dirt road, with no cell phone coverage, but hike, bike and cross-country ski amazing places just by stepping out my door.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2017, 08:08:28 PM
While you were writing your post, I was out on a 35 mile ride in the hills of western MA. I love living in this part of New England, where I have access to lots of cities, beaches, mountains, but am able to have rural existence that gives me peace and I'm surrounded by nature. I live on a dead-end, dirt road, with no cell phone coverage, but hike, bike and cross-country ski amazing places just by stepping out my door.

Sounds awesome.  Quiet rural roads are the best.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 24, 2017, 08:22:23 PM
Mecca .. Bradley Center .. Chaluparena.

Past, present, future.

(https://i.imgur.com/yFO0eXn.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 24, 2017, 08:51:34 PM
Mecca .. Bradley Center .. Chaluparena.

Past, present, future.

(https://i.imgur.com/yFO0eXn.jpg)

Middle children never get any respect, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 25, 2017, 12:12:54 AM
I enjoy a lot of different sports but could never get into cycling.  Too much mechanical stuff for my liking.

Unfortunately this heat is killing my Duck Hunting attempts so far. So I'm hoping for a cooling down period kinda soon. :/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on September 25, 2017, 08:13:26 AM
It has been a very warm past few days, but I've had some great bike rides.  One of the things I love about Rochester is that while we have plenty of big city amenities, I'm close enough to the countryside that I can ride on quiet rural roads just a few miles from my house.

Any other road cyclists out there?

I was, but these days I don't have enough time to get out there.  I have an awesome ride, but sadly it largely goes unused. 

My problem is that to get an equivalent workout to running, I need to really go for about 3x longer of a workout.  I run for about an hour, and that is hard to find time for...biking I'd need 2-3 hours minimum.

I started in mountain biking, and running.  After too many injuries from mountain biking, my wife banned me, and with back problems running was getting a bit more challenging.  Cycling was a good outlet for several years.

Strengthening my core though made my back infinitely better, to the point that I have had zero problems going on 4+ years and can now run long and often pain free.  Need to get back in the saddle though...maybe I'll do one day a week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 25, 2017, 10:18:37 AM
It has been a very warm past few days, but I've had some great bike rides.  One of the things I love about Rochester is that while we have plenty of big city amenities, I'm close enough to the countryside that I can ride on quiet rural roads just a few miles from my house.

Any other road cyclists out there?

Actually, it was biking around Rochester that convinced me I needed a car.  I covered just about every bit of that city on my bike during my early teens.  I remember the day I hit 1,000 miles on my odometer... I was on my way to football practice and wasn't so much feeling accomplished as I was dreading the 3-mile bike home afterwards.  Even as the token skinny nerd on the football team, practice was easy compared to that damn hill in front of Calvary Cemetery (which today would probably not seem nearly as daunting, but to a 14 year-old kid trying to balance a helmet and shoulder pads, it sucked).

I've probably ridden a collective 25 miles since the day after my 16th birthday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 25, 2017, 10:28:50 AM
Actually, it was biking around Rochester that convinced me I needed a car.  I covered just about every bit of that city on my bike during my early teens.  I remember the day I hit 1,000 miles on my odometer... I was on my way to football practice and wasn't so much feeling accomplished as I was dreading the 3-mile bike home afterwards.  Even as the token skinny nerd on the football team, practice was easy compared to that damn hill in front of Calvary Cemetery (which today would probably not seem nearly as daunting, but to a 14 year-old kid trying to balance a helmet and shoulder pads, it sucked).

I've probably ridden a collective 25 miles since the day after my 16th birthday.


LOL...yep!

Someone I work with is a biking fanatic.  Every other weekend she is going on some 80 mile trek around the countryside and is absolutely convinced that I would love it.  But all I think of is the misery of having to bike everywhere as a middle and early high schooler. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 25, 2017, 10:32:21 PM
Actually, it was biking around Rochester that convinced me I needed a car.  I covered just about every bit of that city on my bike during my early teens.  I remember the day I hit 1,000 miles on my odometer... I was on my way to football practice and wasn't so much feeling accomplished as I was dreading the 3-mile bike home afterwards.  Even as the token skinny nerd on the football team, practice was easy compared to that damn hill in front of Calvary Cemetery (which today would probably not seem nearly as daunting, but to a 14 year-old kid trying to balance a helmet and shoulder pads, it sucked).

I've probably ridden a collective 25 miles since the day after my 16th birthday.

Didn't know you were from RST, Benny!

I can see what you're saying.  I never used my bike as a form of basic transportation - I always lived near enough to walk to the places I needed to go as a kid, so my childhood riding was just fun around the neighborhood.  I can imagine viewing it differently if it had been my transportation....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 26, 2017, 07:37:11 AM
Didn't know you were from RST, Benny!

I can see what you're saying.  I never used my bike as a form of basic transportation - I always lived near enough to walk to the places I needed to go as a kid, so my childhood riding was just fun around the neighborhood.  I can imagine viewing it differently if it had been my transportation....

Not from RST, but lived there during my pre and early teens.   I'm sure the city is much, much different today than what I experienced.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 26, 2017, 09:44:10 AM
Not from RST, but lived there during my pre and early teens.   I'm sure the city is much, much different today than what I experienced.

Yep, lots of changes.  We've been here since '98, and there have already been huge updates to the Mayo campus and the downtown restaurant scene.  And we're starting to see even more state, private and Mayo investment to turn it into a more modern, upscale destination.  Hilton and Hyatt coming to town, high-rise condos by Saint Marys and along the river, major renovation of the Art Center, the beginnings of a four-year university (UM-Rochester). 

Some of the locals lament it turning into a "big city," but I think the progress is great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2017, 09:01:07 PM
I don't care if I'm banned.

No, wait...I don't care if everybody else here is banned.

Wait, I mean I used to use Ban until I realized it had aluminum.

I think we ought to ban aluminum.

All in favor?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 27, 2017, 09:07:43 PM
I don't care if I'm banned.

No, wait...I don't care if everybody else here is banned.

Wait, I mean I used to use Ban until I realized it had aluminum.

I think we ought to ban aluminum.

All in favor?

Aye.

(http://lynncinnamon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tinfoilhat.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2017, 10:27:07 PM
Hugh Hefner dead.  Ban clothing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 28, 2017, 05:05:43 AM
Wear a silk robe in honor. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 28, 2017, 09:05:52 AM
Wear a silk robe in honor.

I was thinking of inviting some Playmates over for a pool party.  Just gotta get a pool...and a grotto...and a mansion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 28, 2017, 09:32:39 AM
I was thinking of inviting some Playmates over for a pool party.  Just gotta get a pool...and a grotto...and a mansion.

And a great chlorine system
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 28, 2017, 09:36:31 AM
maybe now we'll hear what really happened when Bill Cosby visited the mansion
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 28, 2017, 10:03:05 AM
Hugh Hefner helped bring pornography to the mainstream.

Pornography helped spur the expansion of the internet.

Without the internet, there is no Scoop.

So in a way, you could say Hugh Hefner invented Scoop.*

*This is in addition to Scoop's other co-founder, Al Gore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 28, 2017, 12:57:35 PM
Then the Internet killed Playboy. So Hugh killed himself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 28, 2017, 12:57:37 PM
And a great chlorine system

Chlorine...and activated charcoal filters...and a reverse-osmosis purification system....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 29, 2017, 07:16:56 AM
NM actually came out sept 24 1991. A few days late. But I thought I would mention it.

Definitely a game changer with music in America. Nirvana's NM album was great.

(Gees Louise I'm bored... I have nothing to contribute...  ?-( )
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 29, 2017, 07:41:26 AM
NM actually came out sept 24 1991. A few days late. But I thought I would mention it.

Definitely a game changer with music in America. Nirvana's NM album was great.

(Gees Louise I'm bored... I have nothing to contribute...  ?-( )

"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" came out the same day and was better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2017, 08:10:01 AM
Looking for suggestions on how to deal with someone who puts ketchup on eggs.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 29, 2017, 08:12:11 AM
"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" came out the same day and was better.

Daaaaang
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 29, 2017, 08:12:44 AM
Looking for suggestions on how to deal with someone who puts ketchup on eggs.

Thoughts?

Pour siracha in the ketchup bottle?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 29, 2017, 08:33:04 AM
It's Parents Weekend. Anyone Scoopers heading to campus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2017, 08:37:42 AM
Pour siracha in the ketchup bottle?

I was thinking salt...but sriracha would definitely send a message.  Or maybe Ghost Chile sauce....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 29, 2017, 12:11:37 PM
Looking for suggestions on how to deal with someone who puts ketchup on eggs.

Thoughts?

Vacation to Cuba with diplomatic accommodations (but make sure you forget to pack the earplugs).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 29, 2017, 12:13:39 PM
Just hit a deer on a busy street at noon.  Seriously ticked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 29, 2017, 12:20:41 PM
Just hit a deer on a busy street at noon.  Seriously ticked.

Joke #1:

Please tell me it wasn't Jabari?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 29, 2017, 12:21:17 PM
Just hit a deer on a busy street at noon.  Seriously ticked.


Joke #2:

Even a lightly-ticked deer can carry Lyme's, so use caution there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 29, 2017, 12:22:07 PM
Just hit a deer on a busy street at noon.  Seriously ticked.

Serious response:

That sucks. Hope it was with the "Company Car".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 29, 2017, 12:25:27 PM
Just hit a deer on a busy street at noon.  Seriously ticked.


How’s da deer doin’? Seriously doe, ya just donated 300 meals at da local soup kitchen, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 29, 2017, 12:28:59 PM
That doe not be chillin, yo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 29, 2017, 12:48:38 PM
She stuck her hind leg through my headlight, knocked the plastic bumper loose, and kept running.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 29, 2017, 01:29:33 PM
She stuck her hind leg through my headlight, knocked the plastic bumper loose, and kept running.

B*tch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2017, 02:26:46 PM
She stuck her hind leg through my headlight, knocked the plastic bumper loose, and kept running.

It's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off for her.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 29, 2017, 03:17:14 PM
"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" came out the same day and was better.

'Member when RHCP was good?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2017, 04:54:41 PM
Vacation to Cuba with diplomatic accommodations (but make sure you forget to pack the earplugs).

Good thought.  Better one-way fares than Pyongyang....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 29, 2017, 09:05:22 PM
B*tch.
Did JayBee steal your log in?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 29, 2017, 09:34:19 PM
"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" came out the same day and was better.
Yes.  Yes it is better.  NM, is way more influential, but BSSM is a masterpiece for both the Peppers and Rick Rubin.  Not slighting Butch Vig or Nirvana at all. 

This week was also the 25th anniversary of Core.  This is as much to do with who i associate with as anything else but i can appreciate the influence Never Mind had, i remember exactly where i was the first time i listened to BSSM and Core.

Also, if you've never done a tour through Rubin's catalog you should.  I've not toured all of it (i.e. his work with Beiber) but from DefJam through Johnny Cash it's amazing.  Neil Diamonds '12 Songs' is what woke me up to him being the genius vs the artist.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on September 29, 2017, 11:19:47 PM
'Member when RHCP was good?
Fight like a Brave
Title: Re: NM
Post by: reinko on September 30, 2017, 09:51:29 AM
Yes.  Yes it is better.  NM, is way more influential, but BSSM is a masterpiece for both the Peppers and Rick Rubin.  Not slighting Butch Vig or Nirvana at all. 

This week was also the 25th anniversary of Core.  This is as much to do with who i associate with as anything else but i can appreciate the influence Never Mind had, i remember exactly where i was the first time i listened to BSSM and Core.

Also, if you've never done a tour through Rubin's catalog you should.  I've not toured all of it (i.e. his work with Beiber) but from DefJam through Johnny Cash it's amazing.  Neil Diamonds '12 Songs' is what woke me up to him being the genius vs the artist.

This.

Since Mt. Rushmore season is over, let's power rank Rick Rubin produced albums.

In my opinion in the mix are: Blood Sugar, License To Ill, Californication by RHCP, Jay Z the Black Album, Adele 21, Yeezus

1. License to Ill
2. BSSM
3. The Black Album
4. 21

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin_production_discography
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 30, 2017, 10:20:20 AM
Did JayBee steal your log in?

LOL  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 30, 2017, 11:42:00 AM
This.

Since Mt. Rushmore season is over, let's power rank Rick Rubin produced albums.

In my opinion in the mix are: Blood Sugar, License To Ill, Californication by RHCP, Jay Z the Black Album, Adele 21, Yeezus

1. License to Ill
2. BSSM
3. The Black Album
4. 21

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin_production_discography

License to Ill

Then the rest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 30, 2017, 11:51:20 AM
This.

Since Mt. Rushmore season is over, let's power rank Rick Rubin produced albums.

In my opinion in the mix are: Blood Sugar, License To Ill, Californication by RHCP, Jay Z the Black Album, Adele 21, Yeezus

1. License to Ill
2. BSSM
3. The Black Album
4. 21

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin_production_discography

You have to put Raising Hell in there. Probably did more to introduce rap to the masses than any other album.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: reinko on September 30, 2017, 12:01:58 PM
You have to put Raising Hell in there. Probably did more to introduce rap to the masses than any other album.

Good call, missed it during my first pass.  And reviewing the list again, I would find room for Public Enemy "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 30, 2017, 12:13:33 PM
Good call, missed it during my first pass.  And reviewing the list again, I would find room for Public Enemy "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back"

Yep. Good one.

The problem with some of his later producing credits is that I'm not sure how much "producing" he is really doing. Vanessa Carlton's album was good, but the wiki article about the album doesn't even list Rubin as a producer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 30, 2017, 02:26:01 PM
She stuck her hind leg through my headlight, knocked the plastic bumper loose, and kept running.

and the officer bought that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 30, 2017, 05:48:56 PM
and the officer bought that?

I just hope the deer had good insurance.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 30, 2017, 07:12:01 PM
No officer involved.   Kept driving.   Hitting deer in Michigan is almost like hitting a pothole.   The car is still driveable, the fur is still in the hood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2017, 04:47:16 PM
No officer involved.   Kept driving.   Hitting deer in Michigan is almost like hitting a pothole.   The car is still driveable, the fur is still in the hood.

And right now the deer is saying "Kicking cars around here is like running into branches.  I can still run."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 01, 2017, 05:10:59 PM
And right now the deer is saying "Kicking cars around here is like running into branches.  I can still run."

It's amazing how tame they have become in some areas.  Once I was driving on a relatively major road (for the U.P., at least), and I had to stop because a doe was standing right in the middle of it, nursing a fawn.  She looks up at me as if she was saying, "What the hell are you looking at?", and didn't budge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2017, 07:38:04 PM
It's amazing how tame they have become in some areas.  Once I was driving on a relatively major road (for the U.P., at least), and I had to stop because a doe was standing right in the middle of it, nursing a fawn.  She looks up at me as if she was saying, "What the hell are you looking at?", and didn't budge.

Yep.  The other evening, I was on a walk at dusk.  I was walking past some trees - about 10 feet away - and noticed a deer standing right there.  I kept walking and keeping an eye on the deer, and it just watched me walk by.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 02, 2017, 01:17:49 PM
No officer involved.   Kept driving.   Hitting deer in Michigan is almost like hitting a pothole.   The car is still driveable, the fur is still in the hood.

Back in the day, a few of us went paint balling on a fall Saturday and on the way back going down a two-lane county highway when our caravan of 4-5 cars scared up a flock of pheasant that were along the side of the road.  Once we got back onto 41, our car passed the guy who was in front when the birds flew up, and there hanging from the front of his car, with it's neck wedged into the gap between the hood and headlight, was one of the birds.  We almost ran off the road laughing... not so much at the bird, but from trying to communicate to the other driver (who couldn't see the bird he hit) that there was a bird hanging from the front of his car.  Rough times before cell phones.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2017, 04:32:40 PM

Rough times before cell phones.


Reminds me of the summer between my junior and senior years in HS.  A friend and I took a summer-long trip - splitting time between my aunt's house in FL and his uncle's place in TX.  We called a few times, but often weeks would pass where we never called at all.  Between the long distance charges, the lack of cell phones and our teenage need to show we were "grown up" (ha!), we rarely bothered.  There were days when my parents would never even have had a clue what state we were in.  And I had just turned 17.

Talk about back in the day....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 02, 2017, 05:09:10 PM
We have deer around here, but the wild animals that get me are the turkeys.  A few years back I was trying to pass a back road where there was a turkey in the road.  It would not move to let me get by.  I would veer a little left and it would move to block me and move to the right and it would do the same, honking or barking or whatever it is they do at me.  I finally got around it and came across a policeman standing over some road work maybe 50 yards further down the road and he was having a good laugh and waved me over  I pulled over to talk to him and he said he'd been watching the turkey do that to car after car for the past hour or so.  Those are some ornery birds.  No wonder Ben Franklin wanted to make them our national symbol instead of the bald eagle.  There were plenty of them around a few years ago, but I haven't seen any in more than a year, I think.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2017, 05:28:54 PM
We have deer around here, but the wild animals that get me are the turkeys.  A few years back I was trying to pass a back road where there was a turkey in the road.  It would not move to let me get by.  I would veer a little left and it would move to block me and move to the right and it would do the same, honking or barking or whatever it is they do at me.  I finally got around it and came across a policeman standing over some road work maybe 50 yards further down the road and he was having a good laugh and waved me over  I pulled over to talk to him and he said he'd been watching the turkey do that to car after car for the past hour or so.  Those are some ornery birds.  No wonder Ben Franklin wanted to make them our national symbol instead of the bald eagle.  There were plenty of them around a few years ago, but I haven't seen any in more than a year, I think.

Lots of turkeys around here, but I've never had one block my way in the road.  Most of my encounters have been when riding my bike, and they always scatter.  Your turkey encounter reminds me of the bison in Rocky Mountain National Park.  They take their sweet time crossing the road.

On the bike, my biggest fear is squirrels.  They're ridiculously unpredictable.  They seem to be running safely out of the way...only to dart straight toward my wheels when I'm right on them.  Crazy.  I just hold a straight line to increase my chances of staying upright if one ever darts under a wheel....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 04, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Lots of turkeys around here, but I've never had one block my way in the road.  Most of my encounters have been when riding my bike, and they always scatter.  Your turkey encounter reminds me of the bison in Rocky Mountain National Park.  They take their sweet time crossing the road.

On the bike, my biggest fear is squirrels.  They're ridiculously unpredictable.  They seem to be running safely out of the way...only to dart straight toward my wheels when I'm right on them.  Crazy.  I just hold a straight line to increase my chances of staying upright if one ever darts under a wheel....

 ;D There's a classic joke (a bit long though) your post reminds me of:

I never dreamed slowly cruising on motorcycle through a residential neighborhood could be so incredibly dangerous! Little did I suspect.... 

I was on Brice Street - a very nice neighborhood with perfect lawns and slow traffic. As I passed an on coming car a brown furry missile shot out from under it and tumbled to a stop immediately in front of me.

It was a squirrel and it must have been trying to run across the road when it encountered the car. I really was not going very fast but there was no time to brake or avoid it -- it was that close. I hate to run over animals and I really hate it on a motorcycle but a squirrel should pose no danger to me.

I barely had time to brace for the impact. Animal lovers never fear. Squirrels I discovered can take care of themselves.

Inches before impact the squirrel flipped to his feet. He was standing on his hind legs and facing my oncoming Victory Cross Country Tour with steadfast resolve in his beady little eyes.

His mouth opened and at the last possible second he screamed and leaped!

I was pretty sure the scream was Squirrel for "Banzai!" or maybe "Die you gravy sucking heathen scum!" The leap was nothing short of spectacular...

He shot straight up, flew over my windshield and impacted me squarely in the chest. Instantly he set upon me. If I did not know better I would have sworn he brought 20 of his little buddies along for the attack.

Snarling, hissing, and tearing at my clothes, he was a frenzy of activity. As I was dressed only in a light T-shirt, summer riding gloves and jeans, this was a bit of a cause for concern. This furry little tornado was doing some damage!

Picture a large man on a huge Sunset Red touring bike, dressed in jeans, a T-shirt and leather gloves, puttering at maybe 25 MPH down a quiet residential street and in the fight of his life with a squirrel.

And losing...

I grabbed for him with my left hand. After a few misses I finally managed to snag his tail. With all my strength I flung the evil rodent off to the left of the bike, almost running into the right curb as I recoiled from the throw. That should have done it. The matter should have ended right there.

It really should have. The squirrel could have sailed into one of the pristine kept yards and gone on about his business and I could have headed home. No one would have been the wiser. But this was no ordinary squirrel. This was not even an ordinary angry squirrel. This was an EVIL MUTANT ATTACK SQUIRREL OF DEATH! Twisted Evil.

Some how he caught my gloved finger with one of his little paws and with the force of my throw, swung around and with a resounding thump and an amazing impact, landed squarely on my BACK and resumed his rather antisocial and extremely distracting activities. He also managed to take my left glove with him! The situation was not improved, not improved at all.

His attacks were continuing and now I could not reach him. I was startled to say the least. The combination of the force of the throw, only having one hand (the throttle hand) on the handle bars, and my jerking back unfortunately put a healthy twist through my right hand and into the throttle. A healthy twist on the throttle of a Victory Cross Country Tour can only have one result.

Torque.

That is what the Victory Cross Country Tour is made for, and she is very, very good at it.

The engine roared and the front wheel left the pavement.

The squirrel screamed in anger.

The Victory Cross Country Tour screamed in ecstasy.

I screamed in ... well ... I just plain screamed.

Now picture a man on the huge Sunset Red touring bike, dressed in jeans, a slightly squirrel torn T-shirt, wearing only one leather glove and roaring at maybe 50 MPH and rapidly accelerating down a quiet residential street on one wheel with a demonic squirrel of death on his back.

The man and the squirrel are both screaming bloody murder.

With the sudden acceleration, I was forced to put my other hand back on the handlebars and try to get control of the bike.

This was leaving the mutant squirrel to his own devices, but I really did not want to crash into somebodies tree, house or parked car. Also, I had not yet figured out how to release the throttle ... my brain was just simply overloaded. I did manage to mash the back brake, but it had little effect against the massive power the the big touring bike.

About this time the squirrel decided I was not paying sufficient attention to this very serious battle (maybe he was an evil mutant NAZI attack squirrel of death), and he came around my neck and INSIDE my full-face helmet with me.

As the face shield closed part way, he began hissing in my face. I am quite sure my screaming changed intensity. It had little effect on the squirrel however. The RPM's on the Freedom 106 maxed out (since I was not bothering with shifting at the moment), so her front end started to drop.

Now picture a large man on a huge Sunset Red touring bike, dressed in jeans, a very raggedly torn T-shirt, wearing only one leather glove, roaring at probably 80 MPH, still on one wheel, with a large puffy squirrel's tail sticking out of the mostly closed full-face helmet. By now the screams are probably getting a little horse.

Finally I got the upper hand ... I managed to grab his tail again, pulled him out of my helmet and slung him to the left as hard as I could. This time it worked ... sort of.

Spectacularly sort-of, so to speak.

Picture a new scene. You are a cop. You and your partner have pulled off on a quiet residential street and parked with your windows down to do some paperwork. Suddenly a large man on a huge Sunset Red touring bike, dressed in jeans, a torn T-shirt flapping in the breeze, and wearing only one leather glove, moving at probably 80 MPH on one wheel and screaming bloody murder roars by and with all his strength throws a live mutant squirrel into your police car.

I heard screams.

This time they weren't mine...

I managed to get the big motorcycle under control and dropped the front wheel to the ground. I then used maximum braking and skidded to a stop in a cloud of tire smoke at the stop sign of a busy cross street. I would have returned to fess up (and to get my glove back), I really would have. Really ... Except for two things.

First, the cops did not seem interested or the slightest bit concerned about me at the moment. When I looked back, the doors on both sides of the patrol car were flung open. The cop from the passenger side was on his back doing a crab walk into some body's front yard quickly moving away from the car. The cop who had been in the driver's seat was standing in the street aiming a riot gun at his own police car.

So, the cops were not interested in me. They often insist to "let the professionals handle it" anyway.

That was one thing. The other?

Well, I could clearly see shredded and flying pieces of foam and upholstery from the back seat. But I could also swear I saw the squirrel in the back window, shaking his little fist at me. That is one dangerous squirrel. And now has a patrol car. A somewhat shredded patrol car ... but it was all his.

I took a deep breath, turned on my turn signal, made a gentle right turn off of Brice Street and sedately left the neighborhood. I decided it was best to just buy myself a new pair of gloves. And a whole lot of Band-Aids.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2017, 01:11:52 PM
Ok...so I'm going to think twice next time I come up on a squirrel.  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 04, 2017, 02:07:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/MziwbQv9zQ0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 05, 2017, 05:53:43 PM
Stir-fry tonight.

White rice, brown rice or quinoa?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 05, 2017, 06:36:38 PM
Stir-fry tonight.

White rice, brown rice or quinoa?
I'm a brown rice guy but i can't make fried rice with it without huge clumps of starchy rice.  if you figure out how to avoid that please share.

So.....white rice for stir fry for me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 05, 2017, 06:48:35 PM
Stir-fry tonight.

White rice, brown rice or quinoa?

I haven't eaten quinoa ever since I found out that Bolivian people were starving because American health nuts have driven up the demand for their native food staple so much that they couldn't afford to buy it anymore.

Plus it tastes like ass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 05, 2017, 07:09:43 PM
So you’re an authority on ass tastin’, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 05, 2017, 07:10:41 PM
Stir-fry tonight.

White rice, brown rice or quinoa?
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Q, no question, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 05, 2017, 07:23:28 PM
Not to burst your bubble doc, but quinoa is a grain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 05, 2017, 07:27:42 PM
Not to burst your bubble doc, but quinoa is a grain.


Didn’t say I wood eat it. Butt, its a much bedder choice dan rice, four those who do, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 05, 2017, 09:13:50 PM
I haven't eaten quinoa ever since I found out that Bolivian people were starving because American health nuts have driven up the demand for their native food staple so much that they couldn't afford to buy it anymore.

Plus it tastes like ass.

I could understand many descriptions about the taste of quinoa, but ass isn't one of them.

Have you boycotted all Chinese-made goods yet, since we know American demand makes them work in appalling conditions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 05, 2017, 09:16:30 PM
I could understand many descriptions about the taste of quinoa, but ass isn't one of them.

Have you boycotted all Chinese-made goods yet, since we know American demand makes them work in appalling conditions?

Buying Chinese goods isn't making rice so expensive that Chinese people are starving to death.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 05, 2017, 09:33:48 PM
Buying Chinese goods isn't making rice so expensive that Chinese people are starving to death.

You might want to update your research on Americans' quinoa habit starving Bolivians.  Per NPR:

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/03/31/472453674/your-quinoa-habit-really-did-help-perus-poor-but-theres-trouble-ahead
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 05, 2017, 09:42:57 PM
You might want to update your research on Americans' quinoa habit starving Bolivians.  Per NPR:

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/03/31/472453674/your-quinoa-habit-really-did-help-perus-poor-but-theres-trouble-ahead

It still tastes like ass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 05, 2017, 09:57:55 PM
It still tastes like ass.

So I'll just mark you down as preferring rice then....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 05, 2017, 10:02:07 PM
It still tastes like ass.

Really depends how you cook it.  I make a quinoa based risotto that is amazing...prefer it over the rice varieties I make. 

But agree, that it is often prepared in terribly unappetizing ways.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 06, 2017, 01:36:56 AM
I love the taste of quinoa. Its a pain to cook though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 06, 2017, 09:49:14 AM
Stir-fry tonight.

White rice, brown rice or quinoa?

So what did you choose?

[Personally, it depends on the veggies and sauce, but basmati is my default.]
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 06, 2017, 12:10:43 PM
So what did you choose?

[Personally, it depends on the veggies and sauce, but basmati is my default.]

Brown rice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 07, 2017, 09:17:20 PM
They never disappoint.
I finally got a chance to listen to this (not referenced: The National - Sleep Well Beast) end-to-end today.  The first few times i only got 3-4 songs into it and struggled with it but once through it all, holy crap is it good.  Turtleneck is my favorite right now, the punk edge suits them well.

Different topic from somewhere else in this thread.....Gorillaz concert was super cool.  Not 'blow me away' awesome but if you have a chance to check them out you certainly should.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 07, 2017, 10:02:34 PM
I love the taste of quinoa. Its a pain to cook though.

It still tastes like ass.

There are two sides to every market.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 08, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
I had my first Fuji today.  Delish
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 08, 2017, 09:23:13 PM
I had my first Fuji today.  Delish

Troublemaker
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 08, 2017, 09:45:23 PM
The other day I had my first Honeycrisp of the season.  Outstanding, of course.  But when they're out of season and the price doubles, it's back to the pink ladies for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 09, 2017, 08:31:27 AM
Woo heer just had der first pink lady, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 09, 2017, 08:50:57 AM
I ate some funky chilli last night.

Today is going to be a long day at the local Wash Closet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 09, 2017, 08:54:21 AM
Four da sake of yo luved wons, cee yo nearest bidet early and often, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 09, 2017, 12:17:56 PM
Getting back on topic, if you live in a place that does not sell Entenmann's Little Bites and you are forced to eat Hostess Mini Muffins, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2017, 01:06:29 PM
I ate some funky chilli last night.

Today is going to be a long day at the local Wash Closet.

On the bright side, maybe you could get a colonoscopy without going through the prep.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 01:33:53 PM
On the bright side, maybe you could get a colonoscopy without going through the prep.

Yeah, that prep sucks doesn't it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2017, 01:41:28 PM
Yeah, that prep sucks doesn't it?

Worst part of the whole thing, IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 09, 2017, 01:42:39 PM
Kinda makes quinoa taste pretty good, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2017, 01:58:45 PM
Kinda makes quinoa taste pretty good, ai na?

Maybe even Red Delicious apples...maybe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 09, 2017, 02:19:27 PM
Yeah, that prep sucks doesn't it?
Back in San Juan for some work. Catching up with scoop a priority. How is Jack doing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 02:24:29 PM
Back in San Juan for some work. Catching up with scoop a priority. How is Jack doing?

Good.  I sense he's working 18 hour days.   He's responsible for all the billeting onboard Empire State where lots of the FEMA guys are staying.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on October 10, 2017, 03:38:19 PM
Timeless wisdom

https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/894987685810622465 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/894987685810622465)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 10, 2017, 07:36:16 PM
Timeless wisdom

https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/894987685810622465 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/894987685810622465)

“America’s Roast Beef, Yes Sir”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 10, 2017, 08:05:20 PM
I thought Wendy's was the answer to "where's the beef?"  ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 10, 2017, 11:56:56 PM
Is Arbys the official sandwhich shop of MU Basketball yet or what!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 11, 2017, 08:39:31 AM
Is Arbys the official sandwhich shop of MU Basketball yet or what!?

I'll take Jimmy John's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 11, 2017, 08:45:04 AM
Accidentally entered a chili cook off for work. Any of you have good recipes? I made one of the real chili recipes before for a cook off but won’t have that time or space this time around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 11, 2017, 08:50:39 AM
Accidentally entered a chili cook off for work. Any of you have good recipes? I made one of the real chili recipes before for a cook off but won’t have that time or space this time around.

Good chili that doesn't take time is an oxymoron.

If you are that rushed, just dump a bunch of this into a Crockpot:

(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/336056/slide_336056_3389422_free.jpg)

Let us know how you do.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 11, 2017, 09:03:08 AM
Accidentally entered a chili cook off for work. Any of you have good recipes? I made one of the real chili recipes before for a cook off but won’t have that time or space this time around.
This is my basic "holy Crap I need to make chili and only have an hour before people show up" chili.

It's not amazing. But it's good and no one has disliked it. It's more of a Goulash style and it's not super thick either.

1 can Great Northern White Beans
2lbs. of chicken/pheasant/grouse/chuckar/quail/dove/etc.
2 12-16 oz. jar of salsa (I use 1 hot and 1 medium, but can use anything)
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 can corn
1 large onion
1 jalapeño
2 small cans of green chilies
2 8oz. cans of chicken broth (you can do one can and one can of water)
2 packets of McCormick's White chicken Chili mix
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 11, 2017, 11:06:57 AM
Accidentally entered a chili cook off for work. Any of you have good recipes? I made one of the real chili recipes before for a cook off but won’t have that time or space this time around.

http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/bars/real_chili

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=15752.0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 11, 2017, 01:16:41 PM
Accidentally entered a chili cook off for work. Any of you have good recipes? I made one of the real chili recipes before for a cook off but won’t have that time or space this time around.

Accidentally?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 11, 2017, 01:23:56 PM
Accidentally?

My team needed a volunteer and all I said was I had previously won a cook off but didn’t want to do it. Then nobody else volunteered and I was nominated
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 11, 2017, 01:42:18 PM
My team needed a volunteer and all I said was I had previously won a cook off but didn’t want to do it. Then nobody else volunteered and I was nominated
Can you get Real Chili to deliver?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 11, 2017, 01:56:30 PM
My team needed a volunteer and all I said was I had previously won a cook off but didn’t want to do it. Then nobody else volunteered and I was nominated

Ouch!  When I'm in a group and they are looking for a volunteer for something I don't want to do, I suddenly lose the capacity for speech. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 13, 2017, 08:04:08 PM
So what kind of apples do you like best in pies?  My wife made one with Haralsons today - awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 14, 2017, 10:13:26 AM
LIsten everyone. We've got a real problem here.

Driving up at 5am this morning to go hunting, my GF decided to go along... when I look over at her and I almost cried. She was EATING a RED DELICIOUS apple! A RED DELICIOUS!

I asked her why she would ever and her answer was "an apples an apple... it tastes fine to me!"

To no surprise we saw the fewest amount of ducks I've seen all season... this is somehow her fault.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 14, 2017, 10:19:34 AM
So what kind of apples do you like best in pies?  My wife made one with Haralsons today - awesome!

I use Granny Smiths in pies and applesauce - they are just tart enough and soften up great when cooked.

fjm - clearly you need to introduce your gf to the Wide World of Apples.  Or end the relationship.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 14, 2017, 10:33:13 AM
LIsten everyone. We've got a real problem here.

Driving up at 5am this morning to go hunting, my GF decided to go along... when I look over at her and I almost cried. She was EATING a RED DELICIOUS apple! A RED DELICIOUS!

I asked her why she would ever and her answer was "an apples an apple... it tastes fine to me!"

To no surprise we saw the fewest amount of ducks I've seen all season... this is somehow her fault.

This belongs in the DOOM thread!  :'(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 14, 2017, 10:37:17 AM

I asked her why she would ever and her answer was "an apples an apple... it tastes fine to me!"

And prior to this, you didn't know you were dating a replicant?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 14, 2017, 11:34:22 AM
LIsten everyone. We've got a real problem here.

Driving up at 5am this morning to go hunting, my GF decided to go along... when I look over at her and I almost cried. She was EATING a RED DELICIOUS apple! A RED DELICIOUS!

I asked her why she would ever and her answer was "an apples an apple... it tastes fine to me!"

To no surprise we saw the fewest amount of ducks I've seen all season... this is somehow her fault.

Too bad she’s not a Pink Lady kinda gal.

You should post some pics and we can help you decide if she’s a keeper or not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 14, 2017, 11:36:25 AM
LIsten everyone. We've got a real problem here.

Driving up at 5am this morning to go hunting, my GF decided to go along... when I look over at her and I almost cried. She was EATING a RED DELICIOUS apple! A RED DELICIOUS!

I asked her why she would ever and her answer was "an apples an apple... it tastes fine to me!"

To no surprise we saw the fewest amount of ducks I've seen all season... this is somehow her fault.

Ouch.  Give her a Honeycrisp, then make her eat another Red Delicious.  That should take care of it....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 14, 2017, 11:49:11 AM
No brainer, gotta go wit da Pink Lady, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 14, 2017, 07:04:42 PM
So what kind of apples do you like best in pies?  My wife made one with Haralsons today - awesome!

Piñatas.  A blend of Golden Delicious, Cox’s Orange Pippen and the Dutchess of Oldenburg.  The best apple pies usually use blends of three flavors or a combination of three separate apples. The rule of threes hold.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on October 14, 2017, 08:42:44 PM
My team needed a volunteer and all I said was I had previously won a cook off but didn’t want to do it. Then nobody else volunteered and I was nominated
At my work, we call that being voluntold
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 15, 2017, 06:07:32 PM
Piñatas.  A blend of Golden Delicious, Cox’s Orange Pippen and the Dutchess of Oldenburg.  The best apple pies usually use blends of three flavors or a combination of three separate apples. The rule of threes hold.

Agreed...although I had never heard of the Orange Pippen or Duchess of Oldenburg. 

My wife usually uses two or three from among Haralsons, Jonathans or Jonagolds, Cortlands, Granny Smiths or a few others I'm forgetting.  Unfortunately, the place she went only had Haralsons from among her favorite baking apples, so she went with just them.  Turned out quite good anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 16, 2017, 06:51:55 PM
Since the Maria thread was locked for obvious reasons, I will leave this here.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2017/09/28/marquette-basketball-legend-butch-lee-ready-help-his-native-puerto-rico/715015001/ (http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2017/09/28/marquette-basketball-legend-butch-lee-ready-help-his-native-puerto-rico/715015001/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 16, 2017, 07:08:35 PM
Since the Maria thread was locked for obvious reasons, I will leave this here.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2017/09/28/marquette-basketball-legend-butch-lee-ready-help-his-native-puerto-rico/715015001/ (http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2017/09/28/marquette-basketball-legend-butch-lee-ready-help-his-native-puerto-rico/715015001/)
Fortunately there was a thread started on this:
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54613.msg949382#msg949382 (http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54613.msg949382#msg949382)
Unfortunately, and to your point about Maria being locked, nobody was going to take a divisive position on Butch Lee so the thread got little attention**

**i acknowledge the hypocrisy of me chiming in on this thread and not chiming in on the original 'Butch Lee helps' thread. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on October 19, 2017, 12:18:31 PM
Arby's now has deep-fried turkey. "The meat mountain at Arby's is expanding faster than a rabbit colony. "

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-deep-fried-turkey (https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-deep-fried-turkey)

Meat. Mountain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 19, 2017, 12:26:10 PM
Arby's now has deep-fried turkey. "The meat mountain at Arby's is expanding faster than a rabbit colony. "

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-deep-fried-turkey (https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-deep-fried-turkey)

Meat. Mountain.

Turkey?  Pffft.  They have freakin' VENISON!

https://arbys.com/our-menu/limited-time-offers/venison-sandwich
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 19, 2017, 04:04:51 PM
I won't take Arby's seriously until they serve Rocky Mountain Oysters....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 19, 2017, 10:23:02 PM
Turkey?  Pffft.  They have freakin' VENISON!

https://arbys.com/our-menu/limited-time-offers/venison-sandwich

America’s Roast Elk, Yes Sir!
 
#Areys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 19, 2017, 10:27:36 PM
I won't take Arby's seriously until they serve Rocky Mountain Oysters....

That sandwich actually looks really good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on October 20, 2017, 11:40:04 AM
Arby's now has deep-fried turkey. "The meat mountain at Arby's is expanding faster than a rabbit colony. "

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-deep-fried-turkey (https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-deep-fried-turkey)

Meat. Mountain.

So when are they getting rabbit?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2017, 06:20:40 PM
So when are they getting rabbit?

Probably not anytime soon.  I hear that Elmer Fudd is in charge of procuring the meats....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2017, 06:38:27 PM
Probably not anytime soon.  I hear that Elmer Fudd is in charge of procuring the meats....

Not to mention that it's duck season...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 20, 2017, 07:02:08 PM
Not to mention that it's duck season...

YES IT IS! And I have seen very few of them...
having said that I made quite the creamy duck soup from the last haul last weekend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2017, 07:45:44 PM
YES IT IS! And I have seen very few of them...
having said that I made quite the creamy duck soup from the last haul last weekend.

I can't tell whether you got my joke or not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 20, 2017, 08:23:48 PM
Not to mention that it's duck season...
Wabbit season
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2017, 09:35:15 PM
Wabbit season


(https://media3.giphy.com/media/8cIY0RWeLuSZy/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2017, 05:26:09 PM

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/8cIY0RWeLuSZy/giphy.gif)

So you're saying Arby's currently has a duckburger on the menu?  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 23, 2017, 11:46:47 AM
Open answer type question:

I can't stand tomato juice...
At brunch currently and their bloody Mary's look amazing!!!(7 different pickeled veggies and a piece of deep fried veal). So I asked the bartender:
Can I do a "orange mary", as in OJ and Vodka with the toppings instead of the tomato juice?

Bartender 1 says: no I don't think we can do that.

Bartender behind her goes "oh I can totally do that!"

(It's amazing! Super good!)

But fair or foul to ask that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 23, 2017, 11:58:34 AM
Open answer type question:

I can't stand tomato juice...
At brunch currently and their bloody Mary's look amazing!!!(7 different pickeled veggies and a piece of deep fried veal). So I asked the bartender:
Can I do a "orange mary", as in OJ and Vodka with the toppings instead of the tomato juice?

Bartender 1 says: no I don't think we can do that.

Bartender behind her goes "oh I can totally do that!"

(It's amazing! Super good!)

But fair or foul to ask that?

Or you could just say a screw driver with toppings...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 23, 2017, 01:24:10 PM
Open answer type question:

I can't stand tomato juice...
At brunch currently and their bloody Mary's look amazing!!!(7 different pickeled veggies and a piece of deep fried veal). So I asked the bartender:
Can I do a "orange mary", as in OJ and Vodka with the toppings instead of the tomato juice?

Bartender 1 says: no I don't think we can do that.

Bartender behind her goes "oh I can totally do that!"

(It's amazing! Super good!)

But fair or foul to ask that?

Completely fair.  You're the customer.  And if it really is too hard - which I can't imagine in a case like this - the worst they can do is say no.

I hate tomato juice too.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 23, 2017, 02:40:17 PM
See? I TOLD you people.
I'm looking at you, Vander Blue...

deadsp.in/QztKDtQ  (http://deadsp.in/QztKDtQ)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 23, 2017, 04:16:25 PM
See? I TOLD you people.
I'm looking at you, Vander Blue...

deadsp.in/QztKDtQ  (http://deadsp.in/QztKDtQ)

The headline says "high fives"...but the article refers more broadly to "friendly touching."

I could see that getting out of hand....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 23, 2017, 04:29:30 PM
The headline says "high fives"...but the article refers more broadly to "friendly touching."

I could see that getting out of hand....

Old news.....

When I took my first tour of the Al, which I believe was 2010 or 2011, Joe True told us about that while he showed us the video room.  He said it was part of the metrics they measured.  At the time (I don't know if it is still true), Marquette was the only non-NBA team that collected highly detailed data like that from game film.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 23, 2017, 08:49:43 PM
Ah, the old correlation vs causation quandary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 23, 2017, 09:21:54 PM
Had a sweet tango today. Cub was out of pink ladies. Sweet tangos normally go for $3+ per lb.  on sale for $1.99. Pretty good stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 23, 2017, 09:28:01 PM
Had a sweet tango today. Cub was out of pink ladies. Sweet tangos normally go for $3+ per lb.  on sale for $1.99. Pretty good stuff.

It's a hybrid of Honeycrisp (sweet) and Zestar (tangy).  All three are top notch apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on October 24, 2017, 12:11:06 PM
It's a hybrid of Honeycrisp (sweet) and Zestar (tangy).  All three are top notch apples.
Spiegel and Parkins just had a discussion about apples, among other things, and how horribly misnamed and tasting Red delicious apples are. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 24, 2017, 12:33:52 PM
Spiegel and Parkins just had a discussion about apples, among other things, and how horribly misnamed and tasting Red delicious apples are.

I am so tired of celebrities stealing my material.

This is almost as bad as John Madden using my joke about how the perps on "Cops" would avoid arrest if they just wore a freakin' shirt.

Or that as a general rule, one should avoid any street that is named after Martin Luther King, Jr.  Of course, it's not racist when Chris Rock said it a decade after I made that observation after I got lost once in Hyde Park.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on October 24, 2017, 01:23:02 PM


Or that as a general rule, one should avoid any street that is named after Martin Luther King, Jr.  Of course, it's not racist when Chris Rock said it a decade after I made that observation after I got lost once in Hyde Park.

Never not funny.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 24, 2017, 02:05:51 PM
It's a hybrid of Honeycrisp (sweet) and Zestar (tangy).  All three are top notch apples.
MU Scoop: All The Finest Apple Advice.

Who knew?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on October 24, 2017, 02:08:15 PM
MU Scoop: All The Finest Apple Advice.

Who knew?

Well, not when it comes to investing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 24, 2017, 03:49:00 PM
I am so tired of celebrities stealing my material.

This is almost as bad as John Madden using my joke about how the perps on "Cops" would avoid arrest if they just wore a freakin' shirt.

Or that as a general rule, one should avoid any street that is named after Martin Luther King, Jr.  Of course, it's not racist when Chris Rock said it a decade after I made that observation after I got lost once in Hyde Park.

Sounds like you need a copyright lawyer....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 24, 2017, 04:14:03 PM
Sounds like you need a copyright lawyer....

I think I have a legit case against The Weather Channel. I have published proof via my social media account when awhile, I said that it must be tough for Jim Cantore to go on vacation because people probably freak out when they see him.


https://www.youtube.com/v/Hxcz5Fwd-9k

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 24, 2017, 05:06:20 PM
I think I have a legit case against The Weather Channel. I have published proof via my social media account when awhile, I said that it must be tough for Jim Cantore to go on vacation because people probably freak out when they see him.


https://www.youtube.com/v/Hxcz5Fwd-9k

Yep - I think you've got a strong, high-dollar case right there.

Maybe Jackie Chiles will take it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 24, 2017, 08:27:08 PM
Looks like Sultan's swan song.  Or, he is having a secret rendezvous with Keefe. He is mysterically missing too. 

Secret beer summit on an unnamed island.   Keefe whispering haikus to Sultan. 


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« Reply #89 on: October 07, 2017, 12:54:12 PM »
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You know I am sorry for even bringing this up.

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the past 12 months. Nothing bad. But I find myself not really caring all that much about the coming season or about Marquette basketball in general. It’s probably best that I leave this place for those who do.
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 24, 2017, 08:44:09 PM
I am guessing Keefe is still around somewhere.    He quit posting after Sultan showed he plagiarized an article during the Charlottesville discussion.    I called him on it.   He hasn't posted since.    I expect he will be back. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 24, 2017, 08:45:21 PM
Yep - I think you've got a strong, high-dollar case right there.

Maybe Jackie Chiles will take it.

I already have Lionel Hutz on retainer.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6Mbrg339UWbYGNfa/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 24, 2017, 09:52:22 PM
Looks like Sultan's swan song.  Or, he is having a secret rendezvous with Keefe. He is mysterically missing too. 

Secret beer summit on an unnamed island.   Keefe whispering haikus to Sultan. 


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« Reply #89 on: October 07, 2017, 12:54:12 PM »
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You know I am sorry for even bringing this up.

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the past 12 months. Nothing bad. But I find myself not really caring all that much about the coming season or about Marquette basketball in general. It’s probably best that I leave this place for those who do.
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That's a real bummer. Although we all razz eachother from time to time (and some are better) ya never want to lose a fan or two.

Not sure what it's about but hope he finds his MUBB love again soon!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 25, 2017, 08:26:02 AM
I am guessing Keefe is still around somewhere.    He quit posting after Sultan showed he plagiarized an article during the Charlottesville discussion.    I called him on it.   He hasn't posted since.    I expect he will be back.
He's working on his haiku "Ode to the Noble Confederacy"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 25, 2017, 08:59:48 AM
I already have Lionel Hutz on retainer.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6Mbrg339UWbYGNfa/giphy.gif)

That should work.  What could possibly go wrong when you have Lionel on your side?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on October 25, 2017, 09:02:43 AM


Just leave the Porch Light On.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 25, 2017, 10:48:27 AM
That should work.  What could possibly go wrong when you have Lionel on your side?

The fact that he's dead would probably be my first clue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2017, 01:21:19 PM
The fact that he's dead would probably be my first clue.

You get way too wrapped up in small details....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 26, 2017, 02:26:06 PM
That should work.  What could possibly go wrong when you have Lionel on your side?

Had to look it up, but favorite Lionel Hutz exchange is shown below:

Lionel Hutz: Now don't you worry, Mrs. Simpson, I... uh-oh. We've drawn Judge Snyder.
Marge: Is that bad?
Lionel Hutz: Well, he's had it in for me ever since I kinda ran over his dog.
Marge: You did?
Lionel Hutz: Well, replace the word "kinda" with the word "repeatedly," and the word "dog" with "son."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 26, 2017, 03:07:05 PM
OK, this student section t-shirt is sweet.
Do they usually sell these at the spirit shop eventually?

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/923638839507410944 (https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/923638839507410944)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2017, 04:23:40 PM
Had to look it up, but favorite Lionel Hutz exchange is shown below:

Lionel Hutz: Now don't you worry, Mrs. Simpson, I... uh-oh. We've drawn Judge Snyder.
Marge: Is that bad?
Lionel Hutz: Well, he's had it in for me ever since I kinda ran over his dog.
Marge: You did?
Lionel Hutz: Well, replace the word "kinda" with the word "repeatedly," and the word "dog" with "son."

 ;D

I always liked this lawyer exchange from My Cousin Vinny:

Judge: Uh… did you say ‘yutes’?
Vinny: Yeah, two yutes.
Judge: What is a yute?
Vinny: Oh, excuse me, your honor…Two youths.

Or this one:

Judge: I thought I told you to wear a suit in my courtroom!
Vinny: You were serious about dat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 28, 2017, 12:05:53 AM
The Braeburn is not getting much love here, but it is ranked #1 on this site.  No Pink Humanoids listed in the top 16, which is a shocker!

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-apples-for-baking-eating
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 28, 2017, 08:26:38 AM
The Braeburn is not getting much love here, but it is ranked #1 on this site.  No Pink Humanoids listed in the top 16, which is a shocker!

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-apples-for-baking-eating

I like Braeburns, but no way to I consider them better than - or even close to - a Honeycrisp.  I eat a lot of Braeburns and Galas in the spring and summer...mostly because the previous fall's Honeycrisps have long since sold out.

At least she has Red Delicious in their proper spot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 30, 2017, 02:46:08 PM
Got wifi in the office now I can properly post from work  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2017, 03:50:14 PM
Got wifi in the office now I can properly post from work  :)

NM!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 30, 2017, 06:32:19 PM
Steamed or pan fried dumplings?

I like the texture of steamed and think it allows whatever sauce you use to enhance the flavor better.  My wife is squarely in the pan fried camp because of the texture.

It is the only disagreement we can't get past.  Thankfully it's as simple as placing two orders but seriously, you can't like dumplings and prefer pan fried right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 30, 2017, 06:36:07 PM
Prefur my pink ladies ta be steamed, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2017, 08:35:33 PM
Steamed or pan fried dumplings?

I like the texture of steamed and think it allows whatever sauce you use to enhance the flavor better.  My wife is squarely in the pan fried camp because of the texture.

It is the only disagreement we can't get past.  Thankfully it's as simple as placing two orders but seriously, you can't like dumplings and prefer pan fried right?

I definitely prefer steamed.  Pan fried is for fish if your grill isn't working...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 30, 2017, 11:12:16 PM
Dumplings? Always pan fried. I agree with your wife about the texture
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 31, 2017, 12:20:52 AM
Steamed or pan fried dumplings?

I like the texture of steamed and think it allows whatever sauce you use to enhance the flavor better.  My wife is squarely in the pan fried camp because of the texture.

It is the only disagreement we can't get past.  Thankfully it's as simple as placing two orders but seriously, you can't like dumplings and prefer pan fried right?

Depends on the type of dumpling.  If we are talking asian style stuffed dumplings, definitely steamed.  If we are talking polish style potato dumplings (Kopytka) absolutely fried in butter. 

Also, had a SweeTango apple, not bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 31, 2017, 08:02:53 AM
Asian dumplings , steamed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2017, 09:07:06 AM
When I hear dumplings, I just assume Asian (dim sum).  Hence my preference for steamed....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 31, 2017, 06:59:58 PM
BOO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 31, 2017, 07:01:33 PM
Surprised by the lack of trick-or-treaters and the low number of porch lights on tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 31, 2017, 07:02:41 PM
Surprised by the lack of trick-or-treaters and the low number of porch lights on tonight.

These kids are going to be sorry they skipped my house.  I have full-size candy bars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 31, 2017, 07:06:05 PM
Had my first ever 'kids these days' moment.

Was waiting by the door, two kids got out of a car I thought, oh they're probably starting here. Gave them their candy, they proceeded to get back in the car to be driven to the next house. I was stunned.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 31, 2017, 07:12:36 PM
Had my first ever 'kids these days' moment.

Was waiting by the door, two kids got out of a car I thought, oh they're probably starting here. Gave them their candy, they proceeded to get back in the car to be driven to the next house. I was stunned.
Did you shake your fist and yell 'get off my lawn' after the fact?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Osiris on October 31, 2017, 07:39:52 PM
That’s the beauty of the potsticker.  Flash pan fried bottom then immediately steamed to completion.  The best of both worlds. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2017, 08:24:55 PM
BOO

Jeez, Chili - you scared the sh!t out of me....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 31, 2017, 08:27:43 PM
BOO

(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT5LMyyA9haYc6zy6Y/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2017, 08:29:25 PM
These kids are going to be sorry they skipped my house.  I have full-size candy bars.

Back in the day, we used to do two or three laps around the neighborhood.  On later laps, we skipped the ones giving out stuff like pencils and apples, but would have stopped at your place several times....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 31, 2017, 08:35:17 PM
Arrrrrrrrrrrrh!
Arrrrrrrrrhhhh!
ARRRRRRRRH!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 31, 2017, 08:42:19 PM
We used to live near the governor’s mansion in Saint Paul and we would get at least 1000 kids a year.  Just unreal, I swear they were bussing them in from all over town.  Then we moved to family-friendly Saint Louis Park but we’re on a busy-ish street and maybe got 20 kids this year.  Quite a change.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 31, 2017, 08:55:26 PM
These kids are going to be sorry they skipped my house.  I have full-size candy bars.


Hand them out wit my business cards, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 31, 2017, 09:39:29 PM
Back in the day, we used to do two or three laps around the neighborhood.  On later laps, we skipped the ones giving out stuff like pencils and apples, but would have stopped at your place several times....

Yeah, fortunately I have a good memory for costumes and I call those kids out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 01, 2017, 12:21:41 AM
So when making cupcakes, do you go with:

1.  White with White frosting.
2.  White with chocolate frosting.
3.  Chocolate with white frosting.
4.  Chocolate with chocolate frosting. 

Or just a mixture of all of the above?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 01, 2017, 06:55:52 AM
So when making cupcakes, do you go with:

1.  White with White frosting.
2.  White with chocolate frosting.
3.  Chocolate with white frosting.
4.  Chocolate with chocolate frosting. 

Or just a mixture of all of the above?

Funfetti.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on November 01, 2017, 07:31:29 AM
So when making cupcakes, do you go with:

1.  White with White frosting.
2.  White with chocolate frosting.
3.  Chocolate with white frosting.
4.  Chocolate with chocolate frosting. 

Or just a mixture of all of the above?

3.  Chocolate with white frosting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on November 01, 2017, 07:32:36 AM
Funfetti.
+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 01, 2017, 07:33:47 AM
So when making cupcakes, do you go with:

1.  White with White frosting.
2.  White with chocolate frosting.
3.  Chocolate with white frosting.
4.  Chocolate with chocolate frosting. 

Or just a mixture of all of the above?

What the hell?  Did you put that in there just to help identify the psychopaths?  Is that even a thing?

The correct answer is No. 2.


Edited to add:  I always have had questions about CTWarrior.  I'll be keeping my eye on him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 01, 2017, 07:37:31 AM
Rarely make cupcakes, but when I do they are usually chocolate with cream cheese filling. No icing.

Carrot with cream cheese icing also a favorite at my house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 01, 2017, 08:47:53 AM
Funfetti.
100%.

The only deviation is, on a lark, we once made 'crownies' from whatever commercial "Artsy Tony Romo" was in where you put a brownie inside the cupcake before baking.  now it's a staple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 01, 2017, 10:44:34 AM
Funfetti.

Definitely a great choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 01, 2017, 10:46:35 AM
What the hell?  Did you put that in there just to help identify the psychopaths?  Is that even a thing?

The correct answer is No. 2.


Edited to add:  I always have had questions about CTWarrior.  I'll be keeping my eye on him.

Funny thing is, this question was motivated by my wife liking number 3, and me thinking that was crazy.

Maybe she is a psychopath...I'll have to watch Mindhunter to learn more.

Rarely make cupcakes, but when I do they are usually chocolate with cream cheese filling. No icing.

Carrot with cream cheese icing also a favorite at my house.

Those both sound delicious. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on November 01, 2017, 12:08:57 PM
What the hell?  Did you put that in there just to help identify the psychopaths?  Is that even a thing?

The correct answer is No. 2.


Edited to add:  I always have had questions about CTWarrior.  I'll be keeping my eye on him.

I like delicious apples, too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 01, 2017, 03:00:05 PM
I like delicious apples, too.

Well, everyone likes delicious apples.  Only psychopaths like Red Delicious apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 01, 2017, 04:10:31 PM
I like delicious apples, too.

Which delicious ones?  Honeycrisp?  Gala?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 01, 2017, 06:51:24 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on November 02, 2017, 07:20:54 AM
Which delicious ones?  Honeycrisp?  Gala?

I like Red Delicious apples (had one yesterday).  I don't think I'm a psychopath (but then, psychopaths never do, do they?)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 02, 2017, 08:01:20 AM
I like Red Delicious apples (had one yesterday).  I don't think I'm a psychopath (but then, psychopaths never do, do they?)

That's exactly that I'd expect a psychopath to say.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 02, 2017, 09:17:25 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/Arbys/status/925029540778295296
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 03, 2017, 04:28:15 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/Arbys/status/925029540778295296


As a non-cartoon watcher, would someone help me with who that is and what the quote is supposed to mean?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 04, 2017, 11:44:34 PM

As a non-cartoon watcher, would someone help me with who that is and what the quote is supposed to mean?
Not a cartoon.  Video game from late 80's or early 90's (i forget which but not googling).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 05, 2017, 01:27:02 AM
Not a cartoon.  Video game from late 80's or early 90's (i forget which but not googling).

I googled.  Castlevania II - Simon's Quest

http://thefreecheese.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/castlevania-nes-trilogy.jpg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on November 05, 2017, 04:06:11 AM
see below
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on November 05, 2017, 04:34:46 AM
I am guessing Keefe is still around somewhere.    He quit posting after Sultan showed he plagiarized an article during the Charlottesville discussion.    I called him on it.   He hasn't posted since.    I expect he will be back.

Plagiarized?? Really??

I have been around. But I have been exceedingly busy. While you have been sitting in your firehouse I was in NYC last Friday for a $2.3 billion financial close for converting two coal-fired power plants in Ohio to Waste-2-Energy. Now admittedly, our slice is a very minor financial component of the transaction but, our technology, which generates H2 for enhanced combustion, is a very important dimension of the overall operating concept. These two plants, which provide the majority of power for Dayton and Cincinnati, are pivoting from coal to clean, sust ainable, renewable power. If you get the WSJ in your firehouse you can read about this deal next week.

Also last week, we are partners in a Wall Street-based Infrastructure Fund. Myself and my partners tendered a Term Sheet for a $60 million transaction for wind power generation in TX, IA, and WA. The deal provides $10 million in short-term transitional liquidity with an additional $50 million in debt/equity financing over the next 24 months. Again, if you get the WSJ at your firehouse, and I presume you have a lot of free time between polishing the trucks, you can read about this after 15 November.

So, let's compare notes. After MU I received an MS from Michigan in engineering and an MBA from Harvard. I have 6 patents to my name, two of which were identified by the Obama administration as having "compelling environmental benefit" and were therefore accepted for accelerated review - 2 of only 32 patent apps thusly recognized in 2015. My particular expertise and contribution to those patents were in the fields of chemical kinetics, flow dynamics, and heat transfer.

Meanwhile, you took that expensive Jesuit education and got a job as a firefighter. Now, don't get me wrong, as a fighter pilot, I was always comforted by the presence of those brave young men and women who stood at the ready on the flight line in their crash trucks. But I rather doubt that very many actually had college degrees because the job simply doesn't require it.

So, while some of us are making a real difference in clean power generation others have settled for less in life. You say you called me on "plagiarizing"?? I would dare say that some of us have created real value in this world while others sit around waiting for the bell to ring.

I never "plagiarized" anything, much less on Scoop which is a forum ridiculous in terms of intellectual rigor. What happened is someone asked for perspective and I cut and pasted two articles. I never claimed it as my own work.

I find it farcical that a guy who has never really created anything would dare suggest that anyone else could have possibly compromised their intellectual standards.

You and Brew attempt to lay claim to some self-proclaimed expertise on college basketball. Fact is, your lack of professional intensity allows you more time to think about the subject though not really offering any meaningful insight.

And as for Sultan, he is a prickly little man living a terribly insignificant existence. I have reflected that his life is one of intellectual cuckoldry - having to report the achievements of others at a third-tier college without the counter-balance of any actual personal accomplishment. Could there be anything more demeaning?

So, Tower, you want to say you called me out on "plagiarism"?  I have helped create some genuine innovation that is being deployed to make the world a cleaner, better place. What, exactly, have you done?

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 05, 2017, 04:54:17 AM
Oh sweet! Time for the preseason Big-D contest about who deals with more money and does more at their job to start up again....
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on November 05, 2017, 05:01:01 AM
Oh sweet! Time for the preseason Big-D contest about who deals with more money and does more at their job to start up again....
(https://media.giphy.com/media/WDnDQEvOTLcCA/giphy.gif)

Actually, no. The board discourse is dominated by a handful of people who mistake opinion for fact.

The presumed "expertise" of some here on college basketball is actually amusing. 

Compensation??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 05, 2017, 06:39:49 AM
While you have been sitting in your firehouse
Pure douchery.  Didn't bother to read further after this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 05, 2017, 07:09:19 AM
Is anyone really surprised that the guy bragging about his Harvard MBA, while tearing into first responders on a message board plagaraized from a alt-right source?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on November 05, 2017, 07:25:47 AM
Keefe, have you had a chance to see Dead and Company yet? Definitely the best Dead related spin off since Jerry checked out. I'd even say it's the best the Dead have sounded since 1991.

As you know, The Music Never Stopped and John Mayer seems to be the perfect guy to step up and be Playing In The Band.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 05, 2017, 07:31:31 AM
Easy there Crash.  That was completely uncalled for.  And Tower, let it effin' go.

Too many people on this board have allowed themselves to type things that back in the day would have gotten one hauled into the alley and taught a valuable lesson.  How 'bout we try a little harder this new basketball season?  Grown effin' men.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 05, 2017, 07:34:56 AM
I knew he was off his meds when he insulted Scoop's intellectual rigor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 05, 2017, 07:47:20 AM
Rodents suck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on November 05, 2017, 07:49:37 AM
Easy there Crash.  That was completely uncalled for.  And Tower, let it effin' go.

Too many people on this board have allowed themselves to type things that back in the day would have gotten one hauled into the alley and taught a valuable lesson.  How 'bout we try a little harder this new basketball season?  Grown effin' men.   ::)

Blessed are the Peacemaker for the...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 05, 2017, 08:32:49 AM
Easy there Crash.  That was completely uncalled for.  And Tower, let it effin' go.


Go away for a month and Scoop's dad is still doing dad things.

Anyway there is one thing I learned about keefe.  Whenever someone calls him out on something, he resorts to pseudo-intellectual bluster.  He tried to pass that off as his own and he knows it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 05, 2017, 08:38:07 AM

Go away for a month and Scoop's dad is still doing dad things.

Anyway there is one thing I learned about keefe.  Whenever someone calls him out on something, he resorts to pseudo-intellectual bluster.  He tried to pass that off as his own and he knows it.

So you come back and insult me?  Yeah.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 05, 2017, 08:40:33 AM
Plagiarized?? Really??

I have been around. But I have been exceedingly busy. While you have been sitting in your firehouse I was in NYC last Friday for a $2.3 billion financial close for converting two coal-fired power plants in Ohio to Waste-2-Energy. Now admittedly, our slice is a very minor financial component of the transaction but, our technology, which generates H2 for enhanced combustion, is a very important dimension of the overall operating concept. These two plants, which provide the majority of power for Dayton and Cincinnati, are pivoting from coal to clean, sust rightble, renewable power. If you get the WSJ in your firehouse you can read about this deal next week.

Also last week, we are partners in a Wall Street-based Infrastructure Fund. Myself and my partners tendered a Term Sheet for a $60 million transaction for wind power generation in TX, IA, and WA. The deal provides $10 million in short-term transitional liquidity with an additional $50 million in debt/equity financing over the next 24 months. Again, if you get the WSJ at your firehouse, and I presume you have a lot of free time between polishing the trucks, you can read about this after 15 November.

So, let's compare notes. After MU I received an MS from Michigan in engineering and an MBA from Harvard. I have 6 patents to my name, two of which were identified by the Obama administration as having "compelling environmental benefit" and were therefore accepted for accelerated review - 2 of only 32 patent apps thusly recognized in 2015. My particular expertise and contribution to those patents were in the fields of chemical kinetics, flow dynamics, and heat transfer.

Meanwhile, you took that expensive Jesuit education and got a job as a firefighter. Now, don't get me wrong, as a fighter pilot, I was always comforted by the presence of those brave young men and women who stood at the ready on the flight line in their crash trucks. But I rather doubt that very many actually had college degrees because the job simply doesn't require it.

So, while some of us are making a real difference in clean power generation others have settled for less in life. You say you called me on "plagiarizing"?? I would dare say that some of us have created real value in this world while others sit around waiting for the bell to ring.

I never "plagiarized" anything, much less on Scoop which is a forum ridiculous in terms of intellectual rigor. What happened is someone asked for perspective and I cut and pasted two articles. I never claimed it as my own work.

I find it farcical that a guy who has never really created anything would dare suggest that anyone else could have possibly compromised their intellectual standards.

You and Brew attempt to lay claim to some self-proclaimed expertise on college basketball. Fact is, your lack of professional intensity allows you more time to think about the subject though not really offering any meaningful insight.

And as for Sultan, he is a prickly little man living a terribly insignificant existence. I have reflected that his life is one of intellectual cuckoldry - having to report the achievements of others at a third-tier college without the counter-balance of any actual personal accomplishment. Could there be anything more demeaning?

So, Tower, you want to say you called me out on "plagiarism"?  I have helped create some genuine innovation that is being deployed to make the world a cleaner, better place. What, exactly, have you done?

Welcome back.   Congratulations on your innovations.  I've missed you, truly.    And since you last posted, 6 fires, 8 NarCan saves, 3 CPR saves.     But you still posted somebody else's work without attribution.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 05, 2017, 08:43:38 AM
So you come back and insult me?  Yeah.   ::)

Stop telling other people how to post and I'll stop calling you out for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 05, 2017, 09:02:27 AM
Stop telling other people how to post and I'll stop calling you out for it.

+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 05, 2017, 09:11:20 AM
Matthew 6: 1-7

The "how dare a lowly fireman tells me, a Harvard educated innovator, that I plagiarized something" is not a good look.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 05, 2017, 09:31:54 AM
Congrats on the contract, Keefe, but I gotta question your claim on whether waste-to-Energy is a clean and sustain-able technology.  Even if you are capturing carbon on that puppy, if we truly handle waste in a clean manner - that is, composting all the organics and recycling all the recyclables, there shouldnt be enough combustibles in the waste stream to sustain two large former coal plants.  In the meantime, the Ohio legislature continues to stymie the implementation of the state’s renewable energy standard, which has been repeatedly saved over the past several years by Governor John Kasich’s vetos. So I know it is hard for First Energy and AEP to understand, but until we completely screw up this world the sun will continue to shine and the wind will continue to blow and both of those generating technologies are cheap, cheap, cheap and Ohio’s electric customers should be demanding them.

That’s all I will say on this subject, as I don’t want the mods to close down what has been a pretty great thread. Sorry, I’m just one of the Scoop moms doing mom things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 05, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
Fellas, let's not eff this thread up any more today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 05, 2017, 10:54:59 AM
I have...But I have...While you have...I was in...our slice is...If you get...

...we are partners...Myself and my partners...if you get the WSJ...I presume...

I received...I have...My particular expertise...

you took that expensive Jesuit education...as a fighter pilot, I was always...I rather doubt...

while some of us are...others have settled for less...You say you...I would dare say...

Oh, the condescension. You're so amazing. Everyone respects you SOOOOOOOO much more when you take this tone. Since I am a lowly firefighter, I got you a ladder to help you when you need to get down.

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 05, 2017, 11:04:48 AM
Sweet, Chicos, Dimes, and Keefe are all back.  Now we just need Ners to make this a completely unbearable party.  (or did I miss it and he is here?)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on November 05, 2017, 11:22:07 AM
Sweet, Chicos, Dimes, and Keefe are all back.  Now we just need Ners to make this a completely unbearable party.  (or did I miss it and he is here?)

Oh I thought this was an Intervention.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 05, 2017, 01:26:12 PM
Fellas, let's not eff this thread up any more today.

NM!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 05, 2017, 02:11:07 PM
NM thread 62 pages and keeps on giving, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 05, 2017, 03:07:18 PM
God damnit, people, let's get this thread back to which is better, Arbys or Horsey sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 05, 2017, 03:27:24 PM
Congrats on the contract, Keefe, but I gotta question your claim on whether waste-to-Energy is a clean and sustain-able technology.  Even if you are capturing carbon on that puppy, if we truly handle waste in a clean manner - that is, composting all the organics and recycling all the recyclables, there shouldnt be enough combustibles in the waste stream to sustain two large former coal plants.  In the meantime, the Ohio legislature continues to stymie the implementation of the state’s renewable energy standard, which has been repeatedly saved over the past several years by Governor John Kasich’s vetos. So I know it is hard for First Energy and AEP to understand, but until we completely screw up this world the sun will continue to shine and the wind will continue to blow and both of those generating technologies are cheap, cheap, cheap and Ohio’s electric customers should be demanding them.


Not bad for a lady STEM professional.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 05, 2017, 03:27:49 PM
God damnit, people, let's get this thread back to which is better, Arbys or Horsey sauce.

Clearly the answer is a mixture of both. Eating Arby's without a healthy dose of both sauces borders on sacrilege.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on November 05, 2017, 03:54:52 PM
Did you guys ever hear the story about the man with long-ties, karate outfits and an affinity for ATVs?






















Spoiler Alert, the story ends in the first round.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 05, 2017, 04:39:58 PM
NM thread 62 pages and keeps on giving, hey?

Yo Newsie, what do you think goes best with mamajuanna. Pink Ladies or Sweet Tangos???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 05, 2017, 05:08:04 PM
God damnit, people, let's get this thread back to which is better, Arbys or Horsey sauce.
Does High Horsey sauce count?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 05, 2017, 05:09:36 PM
Makin homemade fish fry. Beer battered or just breaded?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 05, 2017, 05:11:32 PM
Yo Newsie, what do you think goes best with mamajuanna. Pink Ladies or Sweet Tangos???
NM!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 05, 2017, 05:30:40 PM
God damnit, people, let's get this thread back to which is better, Arbys or Horsey sauce.

Cane's sauce or GTFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on November 05, 2017, 05:37:35 PM
Makin homemade fish fry. Beer battered or just breaded?
Guinness Beer battered is fantastic.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 05, 2017, 05:41:15 PM
Makin homemade fish fry. Beer battered or just breaded?

What kind of question is that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on November 05, 2017, 06:02:14 PM
Makin homemade fish fry. Beer battered or just breaded?
I prefer breaded or Panko mix. The beer is for drinking with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 05, 2017, 06:05:54 PM
Why can’t wee all fookin’ get along, hey? And Crean fookin’ sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 05, 2017, 06:36:15 PM
What kind of question is that?

Fair point. And I went Guinness per lighthouse's request.

And hairy I am having a beer while making zee fish. Good choice there also
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 05, 2017, 07:15:30 PM
Why can’t wee all fookin’ get along, hey? And Crean fookin’ sucks.

Preach, Doc!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on November 05, 2017, 07:22:51 PM
Fair point. And I went Guinness per lighthouse's request.

And hairy I am having a beer while making zee fish. Good choice there also
you know how to eat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on November 05, 2017, 07:26:58 PM
Fair point. And I went Guinness per lighthouse's request.

And hairy I am having a beer while making zee fish. Good choice there also
Outstanding!  Let us know how it turned out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 05, 2017, 07:51:19 PM
Makin homemade fish fry. Beer battered or just breaded?

Beer battered, but I gave up on the homemade. That fried smell sticks in the kitchen for days. Thankfully my neighborhood has a wealth of fish fry options.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 05, 2017, 08:36:33 PM
Went to Sams club on Saturday.  They have ribeye for $9something a pound. Try finding prime rib for that price.

I make some of the greatest prime rib on this planet. Observe.

I had them do a six pound cut, tied. I cook mine on a Farberware indoor rotisserie.  I season the meat with garlic powder, black pepper, and lawry’s. As the roast cooks, keep adding layers of the spice mix.  When the roast is done, you will have a delightful crust of garlic.

Cook till an internal temp of 125. Remove and tent with foil. 

Take drippings and add to a large sauce pan with Johnny’s Aujus concentrate.

Slice prime rib, and place slices of prime rib in hot au jus for the heathens who like
Prime Rib to taste like shoe leather.  For the rest of us, skip the au jus.

Rare prime rib; woooohooooo!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 05, 2017, 08:56:16 PM
I'm a huge prime rib fan, Chili, but I think Costco has better meat than Sam's club.  Better even than Byerly's, and a third of the price.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 05, 2017, 09:02:35 PM
I do miss the plethora of fish fry options available back home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 05, 2017, 09:17:43 PM
I'm a huge prime rib fan, Chili, but I think Costco has better meat than Sam's club.  Better even than Byerly's, and a third of the price.

We have a a Costco opening up this month.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 05, 2017, 09:20:18 PM
We have a a Costco opening up this month.

We had a Sam's membership until the Costco opened up nearby.  After a few months of overlap to compare the two, we dropped Sam's.  Costco's meats and produce are incredible deals.  And the gas is far and away the best deal in town.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 05, 2017, 10:50:28 PM
Went to Sams club on Saturday.  They have ribeye for $9something a pound. Try finding prime rib for that price.

I make some of the greatest prime rib on this planet. Observe.

I had them do a six pound cut, tied. I cook mine on a Farberware indoor rotisserie.  I season the meat with garlic powder, black pepper, and lawry’s. As the roast cooks, keep adding layers of the spice mix.  When the roast is done, you will have a delightful crust of garlic.

Cook till an internal temp of 125. Remove and tent with foil. 

Take drippings and add to a large sauce pan with Johnny’s Aujus concentrate.

Slice prime rib, and place slices of prime rib in hot au jus for the heathens who like
Prime Rib to taste like shoe leather.  For the rest of us, skip the au jus.

Rare prime rib; woooohooooo!

For some reason prime rib by me is often on sale.  Near holidays you can almost always get it for $6 a lb.  My recipe is fairly similar to yours, but unfortunately I don't have the rotisserie like you do. 

Your description of the end result is making my mouth water.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on November 06, 2017, 09:45:30 PM
I've been out of town for a few days...

(https://i.imgur.com/Zki6LEk.gif)

Thankfully we have resident firefighters!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 06, 2017, 10:01:02 PM
Went to Sams club on Saturday.  They have ribeye for $9something a pound. Try finding prime rib for that price.

I make some of the greatest prime rib on this planet. Observe.

I had them do a six pound cut, tied. I cook mine on a Farberware indoor rotisserie.  I season the meat with garlic powder, black pepper, and lawry’s. As the roast cooks, keep adding layers of the spice mix.  When the roast is done, you will have a delightful crust of garlic.

Cook till an internal temp of 125. Remove and tent with foil. 

Take drippings and add to a large sauce pan with Johnny’s Aujus concentrate.

Slice prime rib, and place slices of prime rib in hot au jus for the heathens who like
Prime Rib to taste like shoe leather.  For the rest of us, skip the au jus.

Rare prime rib; woooohooooo!

Molly is a “pro eater”, adept at slamming mass quantities of the prime rib. Says she was visiting family in Minnesota on the way through MKE. Kin?

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.tmj4.com/2250956565/competitive-eater-downs-22-pounds-of-prime-rib-in-less-than-an-hour-at-wards-house-of-prime.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 07, 2017, 04:54:34 AM
Hide the children and small pets when she is in town.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 07, 2017, 06:09:16 AM
Needed a quick drive thru lunch today. Options were Wendy's or Arby's.

This thread took me to Arby's.

Got the Deep Fried Turkey Club, and god damnit I was satisfied. Nice bun, Turkey was think sliced, but still had some moisture and the bacon wasnt horrid fast food bacon. I even had a normal bowel movement afterwards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 07, 2017, 06:55:11 AM
Needed a quick drive thru lunch today. Options were Wendy's or Arby's.

This thread took me to Arby's.

Got the Deep Fried Turkey Club, and god damnit I was satisfied. Nice bun, Turkey was think sliced, but still had some moisture and the bacon wasnt horrid fast food bacon. I even had a normal bowel movement afterwards.

The normal BM is key. If you can eat that stuff and not crap your pants 30 min later you're set.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 07, 2017, 07:17:40 AM
Nah, da acid test is the methane quality, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 07, 2017, 08:10:22 AM
Hide the children and small pets when she is in town.

Children and small pets?  He!!, I'd leave if I heard she was coming to town.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on November 07, 2017, 12:12:54 PM
The author -- who despises red delicious apples and calls their texture 'chalky' -- notes that mayonnaise is disgusting. He believes there to be a Great Mayonnaise Conspiracy.

https://www.popsci.com/mayonnaise-disgust (https://www.popsci.com/mayonnaise-disgust)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 07, 2017, 12:51:01 PM
The author -- who despises red delicious apples and calls their texture 'chalky' -- notes that mayonnaise is disgusting. He believes there to be a Great Mayonnaise Conspiracy.

https://www.popsci.com/mayonnaise-disgust (https://www.popsci.com/mayonnaise-disgust)

Whatever you do, don't serve him any Waldorf salad!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 07, 2017, 07:08:24 PM
Whatever you do, don't serve him any Waldorf salad!

Or maybe you should serve it to him without warning....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 07, 2017, 07:14:18 PM
Thoughts on apple picking? Fun, fall time activity, or overpriced waste of time in the cold?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 07, 2017, 07:18:15 PM
Thoughts on apple picking? Fun, fall time activity, or overpriced waste of time in the cold?

Both
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 07, 2017, 08:44:12 PM
Both
Agree - like pumpkin picking you can go commercial or nostalgic.  if you have kids expect to spend more than you think and enjoy it.  if you don't have kids put a little something extra in your lemonade and enjoy it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 07, 2017, 08:50:36 PM
Agree - like pumpkin picking you can go commercial or nostalgic.  if you have kids expect to spend more than you think and enjoy it.  if you don't have kids put a little something extra in your lemonade and enjoy it.

Hay ride drinking apple pie.  Yum, especially by a bon fire post. Sure sign NCAA basketball season starting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 07, 2017, 09:19:50 PM
Thoughts on apple picking? Fun, fall time activity, or overpriced waste of time in the cold?

As a family, it can be a great time if the weather isn't too cold.

Just don't pick any Red Delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 07, 2017, 09:34:12 PM
Hay ride drinking apple pie.  Yum, especially by a bon fire post. Sure sign NCAA basketball season starting.

Pie...we’re sure to hear from Keefe now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 07, 2017, 09:53:59 PM
Pie...we’re sure to hear from Keefe now.

I’m sure he’s scouring the internet for an appropriate response.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2017, 10:02:04 AM
I’m sure he’s scouring the internet for an appropriate response.

While we await that...I'm heading to the orchard for some fresh Honeycrisps this weekend, and also picking up a few other varieties for some pies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2017, 03:56:11 PM
With all the talk about Arby's, I'm wondering if there are also Taco Bell fans around here. 

https://www.tacobell.com/feed/f21xtacobell

Time to update the wardrobe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 09, 2017, 07:15:29 PM
While we await that...I'm heading to the orchard for some fresh Honeycrisps this weekend, and also picking up a few other varieties for some pies.

You are going to be picking frozen apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2017, 08:19:38 PM
You are going to be picking frozen apples.

Fortunately, we'll be grabbing bags of apples that they've already picked.  Sure has gotten awfully cold....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 09, 2017, 09:11:43 PM
Good thang Grimes isn’t visitin’ dis weekend, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 09, 2017, 09:15:15 PM
We are making ice tonight. Guessing Mille Lacs snaps shut tonight.  Bays already partially frozen.  Could be an outstanding early season.  First time in 4 or 5 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 09, 2017, 10:03:08 PM
With all the talk about Arby's, I'm wondering if there are also Taco Bell fans around here. 

https://www.tacobell.com/feed/f21xtacobell

Time to update the wardrobe?

All about the $5 box.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 09, 2017, 11:09:21 PM
With all the talk about Arby's, I'm wondering if there are also Taco Bell fans around here. 

https://www.tacobell.com/feed/f21xtacobell

Time to update the wardrobe?

Why is this all sold out! Cannot believe I missed this opportunity
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 09, 2017, 11:53:27 PM
Why is this all sold out! Cannot believe I missed this opportunity

It's not ALL sold out...I mean there's still opportunities for that special girl lady woman in your life.

https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/promo-taco-bell-collection/2000212424
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 10, 2017, 05:10:03 AM
All about the $5 box.

Where's 'Never?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 10, 2017, 06:40:39 AM
It's not ALL sold out...I mean there's still opportunities for that special girl lady woman in your life.

https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/promo-taco-bell-collection/2000212424

You think I can pull off a ladies XL?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 10, 2017, 07:03:27 AM
You think I can pull off a ladies XL?

It depends - how big are your breasts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 10, 2017, 07:23:56 AM
It depends - how big are your breasts?

Cameron Diaz would be a comp.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2017, 07:42:07 AM
Where's 'Never?


Any dude goin’ all in on a $5 box, deserves watt he gets, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 10, 2017, 08:36:21 AM
Good thang Grimes isn’t visitin’ dis weekend, ai na?

no matta he gowne
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2017, 09:24:33 PM
Is der anyone in Hollywood who ether hasn’t bin sexually assaulted or hasn’t assaulted sum won else, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2017, 09:25:50 PM
Is der anyone in Hollywood who ether hasn’t bin sexually assaulted or hasn’t assaulted sum won else, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 10, 2017, 09:34:59 PM
Is der anyone in Hollywood who ether hasn’t bin sexually assaulted or hasn’t assaulted sum won else, hey?

Is der anyone in Hollywood who ether hasn’t bin sexually assaulted or hasn’t assaulted sum won else, hey?

Is der anyone in The Quon not on AOL?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 11, 2017, 07:47:45 PM
Chick decided to make recipe #1.  I asked where the lobster leg sauce was and she threw crackers at me.  All good.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2017, 08:07:00 PM
Let's go 'Canes!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 11, 2017, 09:46:00 PM
Let's go 'Canes!!

This is fantastic for the world.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 11, 2017, 10:24:38 PM
An old fashioned ass kicking
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 11, 2017, 10:30:56 PM

Any dude goin’ all in on a $5 box, deserves watt he gets, ai na?

holy schnit, i think i just soiled myself-it was worth the wait!  sonuva...that was FUNNY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 11, 2017, 11:09:18 PM
NM

(Just wanted to bring this thread back to the original poster's true intentions.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 12, 2017, 08:34:59 AM
Let's go 'Canes!!

https://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-left-to-pick-up-the-pieces-after-/article_498f72ca-c77a-11e7-a1e1-071393183c73.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 12, 2017, 10:01:02 AM
https://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-left-to-pick-up-the-pieces-after-/article_498f72ca-c77a-11e7-a1e1-071393183c73.html

Always nice to see a ND player say "they kicked our ass."

 :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 14, 2017, 10:11:03 AM
I'm at the car dealership and Wendy a Williams is on their TV... live Scoop update time...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 14, 2017, 10:12:46 AM
Everyone's angry about this rapper Meek Mill cause he is going to jail and shouldn't be and Wendy Williams is upset...

Also she appears to be wearing an XS youth sized robe...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 14, 2017, 10:14:04 AM
Wendy Williams talks poorly, she is having a hard time saying complete sentences without having to regain her thoughts about whether the sentence should still be going or not....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 14, 2017, 10:16:01 AM
Teyana Taylor has a 2 year daughter and she licked a sucker that was on the street. Wendy is freaking out....



Oh! Wendy just confirmed. It is a SMOKING JACKET, blush colored and with crushed velvet. I'll try to find one online and post a link so y'all can get one!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 14, 2017, 10:27:06 AM
"Everyone clap if your nervous about teyanas daughter and her new tv show so everyone at home knows we are all nervous..." -Wendy

Thank goodness they are helping me with my feelings in this trying time!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 14, 2017, 10:29:02 AM
I know you were all gonna ask who Teyena Taylor was... so I looked it up quick.

Teyana Taylor (born December 10, 1990) is an American recording artist and actress from Harlem, New York. In 2007, Taylor signed a record deal with American musician Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint, before making her first national appearance on MTV's My Super Sweet 16. In 2012, she signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label through Def Jam, after asking for her release from Star Trak.[1] As an aspiring songwriter, Taylor has worked with and written records for major artists such as Usher, Chris Brown, and Omarion.[2] Taylor has appeared on runways during Fashion Week and has also landed high-profile features, such as on Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.[3]
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 14, 2017, 10:31:15 AM
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb6rxtJtoo1r3svun.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 14, 2017, 11:09:28 AM
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ8rhkOnb67XFfU2nLadCpPRMHd3iuH2waWD-SBRsmAxfeEJqDq)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 14, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Everyone's angry about this rapper Meek Mill cause he is going to jail and shouldn't be and Wendy Williams is upset...

Meek Mill (who I had never heard of) was supposed to perform at Georgetown's HoyaMadness event.  Unfortunately, he had to cancel because he wasn't able to leave the state of PA for "legal matters."  Sounds like his "legal matters" haven't improved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on November 14, 2017, 01:27:38 PM
Latest Arby's news.

http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/local/article_e8b82cf0-4cc3-5ed9-8baf-66e9ffa915f5.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 14, 2017, 01:32:37 PM
OUTSTANDING series of posts, fjm!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 14, 2017, 02:46:05 PM
Latest Arby's news.

http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/local/article_e8b82cf0-4cc3-5ed9-8baf-66e9ffa915f5.html

Somebody robbed an Arby's and took something as pedestrian as cash?  Was he unaware that they have the meats?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 15, 2017, 09:48:45 PM
Somebody robbed an Arby's and took something as pedestrian as cash?  Was he unaware that they have the meats?

Maybe he forgot to bring a fridge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 16, 2017, 07:40:18 PM
http://www.crescotimes.com/news/bear-sighted-near-schley

I'm hunting this exact field on Sunday for pheasant.  Better make the third round a slug.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 16, 2017, 09:59:54 PM
http://www.crescotimes.com/news/bear-sighted-near-schley

I'm hunting this exact field on Sunday for pheasant.  Better make the third round a slug.

Yikes - just an hour south of here.  Be safe, Chili!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 17, 2017, 10:37:14 PM
Had a locally-grown Honeycrisp today!  Sunshine on a cloudy day....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on November 18, 2017, 01:10:32 AM
I’ll have what fjm is having
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 18, 2017, 05:20:54 AM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 18, 2017, 08:35:55 AM
I don't understand the concept of a sh1t eating grin. 

I mean, no one would want to do that, and if you did, your grin would be completely different than when people describe a sh1t-eating-grin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2017, 08:40:29 AM
I don't understand the concept of a sh1t eating grin. 

I mean, no one would want to do that, and if you did, your grin would be completely different than when people describe a sh1t-eating-grin.

Ask chick for a pic when she has eaten quinoa.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 18, 2017, 08:56:43 AM
I don't understand the concept of a sh1t eating grin. 

I mean, no one would want to do that, and if you did, your grin would be completely different than when people describe a sh1t-eating-grin.

A couple definitions I found from an incontrovertible source, the internet:

Quote
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang. by John Ayto and John Simpson. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. subscription-based link

sh!t-eater noun coarse orig US
1. A contemptible or despicable person. 1937–.

2. A person or animal which eats faeces. 1968–. Hence sh!t-eating, adjective

1. sh!t-eating grin: (a) a broad grin expressing uncontrollable delight or (self-)satisfaction, esp. at having got away with something outrageous or improper. 1957–. (b) an ingratiating, embarrassed, or uncomfortable expression, esp. as exhibited by someone undergoing a humiliating experience; a forced smile. 1990–.

2. Contemptible, despicable. 1960–.

3. Of or engaging in the eating of faeces. 1970–.
Another:

Quote
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, this phrase first appeared in the 1950s.

No one knows for sure where it came from, but there are two origin theories.

The current "it's just common sense"/dog theory says that it comes from the very self-satisfied look animals (like dogs and possums) get when they eat feces.

The historical theory says that it dates back to Ancient Rome, with folks like Livy describing the debaucherous, demented grins of coprophages (e.g., see: The Priapeia )

Either way, not sure I want the phrase aimed at me, although I thought twice about debaucherous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 18, 2017, 10:54:51 AM
I don't understand the concept of a sh1t eating grin. 

I mean, no one would want to do that, and if you did, your grin would be completely different than when people describe a sh1t-eating-grin.

Pretty sure it refers to someone smiling while eating a Red Delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2017, 01:13:58 PM
Pretty sure it refers to someone smiling while eating a Red Delicious.

It would take incredible willpower to turn that look into a grin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 18, 2017, 01:31:12 PM
It would take incredible willpower to turn that look into a grin.

Is Roscoe's worth stopping at on the way back from Iowa???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 18, 2017, 02:25:15 PM
I don't understand the concept of a sh1t eating grin. 

I mean, no one would want to do that, and if you did, your grin would be completely different than when people describe a sh1t-eating-grin.

Maybe the kind of grin one would have if they got someone else to eat sh!t?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2017, 02:33:08 PM
Is Roscoe's worth stopping at on the way back from Iowa???

It seems like sacrilege for a "local," but I have always thought Roscoe's is overrated.  IMHO, you'd be better off at Famous Dave's or Dickie's. 

That said, there are some who swear by it, so you might end up loving it....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 18, 2017, 02:47:07 PM
Why do they call the mini versions of candy bars "fun size" when they are not as fun as a regular size candy bar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2017, 03:50:51 PM
Why do they call the mini versions of candy bars "fun size" when they are not as fun as a regular size candy bar?

Because the “why bother?” size didn’t sell as well as they had hoped.

Seriously though - has anyone ever eaten just one fun size bar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 18, 2017, 04:47:01 PM
Because the “why bother?” size didn’t sell as well as they had hoped.

Seriously though - has anyone ever eaten just one fun size bar?

Yes.  When there was only one available.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on November 18, 2017, 05:32:28 PM
Why do they call the mini versions of candy bars "fun size" when they are not as fun as a regular size candy bar?
The same reason sportsmen  call hunting elephants conservation, I always thought conserving meant to save the life not to kill it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2017, 05:38:41 PM
Yes.  When there was only one available.

The very thought makes me shudder.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 18, 2017, 08:27:10 PM
Why do they call the mini versions of candy bars "fun size" when they are not as fun as a regular size candy bar?


‘Cause der ‘bout the size of a couple Exlax, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 18, 2017, 09:27:47 PM
Bought 10 pounds of Gala apples for $4.98.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 18, 2017, 09:32:39 PM
What's your preferred method for removing tile and thinset?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 18, 2017, 10:10:10 PM
What's your preferred method for removing tile and thinset?

Move.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 18, 2017, 10:30:25 PM
Move.
beautiful.  i was going to say 'contract'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2017, 10:44:43 PM
Contracting would be my first choice, but I'd also consider moving.

Those are pretty much the only options, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 19, 2017, 03:29:45 AM
Flamethrower
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 19, 2017, 06:48:38 AM
Whimps...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 19, 2017, 07:47:34 AM
Whimps...

Says the guy who asked the question...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 19, 2017, 08:18:17 AM
The size of the candy bar matters?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 19, 2017, 08:48:43 AM
Says the guy who asked the question...

I forgot the ritzy audience around here...no alumni of the year is pounding out tile... :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2017, 09:02:12 AM
I forgot the ritzy audience around here...no alumni of the year is pounding out tile... :D

For me, it's more about knowing my limitations - mostly my lack of patience for household projects, leading to a tendency to use a hammer as the solution to any problem.  So if I tried to do the project myself, it would end up being so awful that I'd need to call a contractor anyway to fix the damage.  In the end, going straight to the contractor is more of a money saver.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 19, 2017, 09:37:08 AM
I forgot the ritzy audience around here...no alumni of the year is pounding out tile... :D

Yeah, we have people for that...   ;D

Also, we started out with vinyl sheet flooring in our bathrooms.  Much easier to deal with when we remodeled.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 19, 2017, 10:36:33 AM
What's your preferred method for removing tile and thinset?

Bosch Bulldog (or Makita) with a tile scraper attachment blade. Can rent at The Depot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 19, 2017, 11:54:20 AM
Maybe the kind of grin one would have if they got someone else to eat sh!t?

somehow there's an Alice Cooper story in there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 19, 2017, 05:41:38 PM
I just don’t understand how anyone could pass up the opportunity to rent a jackhammer. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 19, 2017, 05:54:01 PM
Yeah, we have people for that...   ;D

Also, we started out with vinyl sheet flooring in our bathrooms.  Much easier to deal with when we remodeled.


No imported Italian marble? Color me shocked, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 19, 2017, 07:34:18 PM

No imported Italian marble? Color me shocked, hey?

She said they started with vinyl, so she must be reffering to the boathouse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2017, 12:53:15 PM
She said they started with vinyl, so she must be reffering to the boathouse.

I thought maybe the servants' quarters....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 20, 2017, 12:55:21 PM
I think water consumption is overrated.  All I do is go to the bathroom a lot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 20, 2017, 04:02:21 PM
I think water consumption is overrated.  All I do is go to the bathroom a lot.

Agreed. The human body needs three liquids: coffee, beer and whiskey.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 20, 2017, 08:25:03 PM
I thought maybe the servants' quarters....

I am sure my entire house could fit into MUFINY's rumpus room.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 20, 2017, 09:03:18 PM
I am sure my entire house could fit into MUFINY's rumpus room.
Being a pretend body language expert pays exceedingly well, so well it can pay for enormous pretend houses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 20, 2017, 09:06:52 PM
Slaps of Five: Over or under rated?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2017, 09:37:07 PM
I think water consumption is overrated.  All I do is go to the bathroom a lot.

You've convinced me.  No water from now on.

I'm thinking mostly Belgian Dubbels and Tripels and Quads, maybe witbiers in the summertime.  Other suggestions? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenDieners32 on November 20, 2017, 10:39:28 PM
I think water consumption is overrated.  All I do is go to the bathroom a lot.
Water is overrated get rid of it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 21, 2017, 07:47:06 AM
Slaps of Five: Over or under rated?



Playin’ like yo hair’s on fire, no matta and GTST sucks ass, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 21, 2017, 07:48:15 AM
Deflections reely no matta, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 21, 2017, 09:22:42 PM
Slaps of Five: Over or under rated?

Low five underrated, high five overrated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 23, 2017, 02:59:42 PM
Getting very sleepy now .................................
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on November 23, 2017, 03:08:29 PM
Getting very sleepy now .................................

Your Best Post
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 23, 2017, 09:26:50 PM
Why is it so hard to stay awake when you need to stay up, and so hard to fall asleep when you need sleep?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 23, 2017, 11:41:44 PM
Why is it so hard to stay awake when you need to stay up, and so hard to fall asleep when you need sleep?

Preaching to the choir. How often do I fall asleep on the couch watching something I'm interested in, then go to bed and can't fall asleep?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 24, 2017, 06:54:08 AM
Waiting for that phone call that never seems to come?  Go sit on the throne or jump in the shower....works ever time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 24, 2017, 07:29:46 AM
Slept 9.5 hours last night. I’m usually lucky if I sleep 6 hours.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 24, 2017, 08:33:12 AM
Waiting for that phone call that never seems to come?  Go sit on the throne or jump in the shower....works ever time

For me it's a bike ride.  I carry my phone in my jersey pocket, but I usually can't hear it with the wind and traffic going by.  I return from my ride, and inevitably will have missed the call....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 24, 2017, 04:13:29 PM
  how many times have you turned a game off cause "it's over" as in, no chance for the losing team to make a comeback to tie or win?  then...a little later, you're watching sports center or you notice online that team came back to tie/win in overtime or came back to win it out right? 

        HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GB Warrior on November 24, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
  how many times have you turned a game off cause "it's over" as in, no chance for the losing team to make a comeback to tie or win?  then...a little later, you're watching sports center or you notice online that team came back to tie/win in overtime or came back to win it out right? 

        HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS

Packers-Cowboys when Matt Flynn was playing. Happened to flip it on to see how bad it got just as we were about to go ahead. As a result, I have to sit through the entirety of this godforsaken because of that glimmer of 'hope'.

On an unrelated note, I can sadly say that as a member of the new parent/old man club, I passed out during every world series game this year in which there was a late scoring swing. But I'm told it was great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 24, 2017, 04:40:42 PM
  how many times have you turned a game off cause "it's over" as in, no chance for the losing team to make a comeback to tie or win?  then...a little later, you're watching sports center or you notice online that team came back to tie/win in overtime or came back to win it out right? 

        HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS

Agreed 

   --the hundreds of people who left the Nova home game last year when there were 10 minutes left.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 24, 2017, 04:55:51 PM
Agreed 

   --the hundreds of people who left the Nova home game last year when there were 10 minutes left.

here's the kicker-how many will admit it?  :o

 full disclosure- i had turned off that packer-lion 12/3/15 game during the 4th quarter in total disgust.  no, i'm not a homer.  i have been going to packers games since county stadium and share the gold pack with my bro-in law.  if not for my wife and boys screaming their back-sides off leading up to "that play" i would have missed it live
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 24, 2017, 04:59:23 PM
  how many times have you turned a game off cause "it's over" as in, no chance for the losing team to make a comeback to tie or win?  then...a little later, you're watching sports center or you notice online that team came back to tie/win in overtime or came back to win it out right? 

        HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS

I had two in-person near misses.

The first was a Bucks game back in the 70s with my dad and brothers.  The Bucks were down by like 10 with a minute left, so my dad made us go.  As we were walking around the concourse, we heard several huge cheers so we ran to the nearest aisle to see that the Bucks were down 1 with the ball and a few seconds left.  Apparently they hit a shot then got a couple of quick inbounds steals and three-point plays.  We stood in the entryway for the rest and watched the Bucks hit a game winner.  Can't recall who hit it.

Second was the '84 game in Miami when Doug Flutie hit the Hail Mary to Gerard Phelan.  (In Miami visiting my girlfriend during Thanksgiving break).  It was rainy and cool by Miami standards, so when Miami took the lead with 28 seconds left, my girlfriend's dad insisted that we go (along with many locals who were heading out).  I got him to grudgingly agree to stay.  The rest is history.  Funny footnote:  He was actually kinda angry that we stayed and got caught in traffic, because Miami lost.

Now I never leave or turn off a game early because "it's over" (unless it's some game I didn't really care about anyway).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 24, 2017, 05:07:20 PM
  those are good GM-especially actually being there

almost missed laettner's shot in 1992-tv and remember jeromes like it was yesterday-tv as well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 25, 2017, 05:28:55 PM
So do any of you do your Christmas shopping to you do in-store anymore?

http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/25/news/black-friday-holiday-shopping-foot-traffic/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 25, 2017, 05:59:50 PM
Sometimes.  Depends who I am shopping for and what I am looking for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 26, 2017, 10:58:08 AM
#5. All before 11:00.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 26, 2017, 11:25:35 AM
Mo Rocca with an interesting story on apples:

https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/hows-them-apples/

Fun fact:  Johnny Appleseed did not really care about using apples to feed people. It was all about the booze.  Hard cider, baby!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 26, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
Mo Rocca with an interesting story on apples:

https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/hows-them-apples/

Fun fact:  Johnny Appleseed did not really care about using apples to feed people. It was all about the booze.  Hard cider, baby!

Johnny Applesauced?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 28, 2017, 09:47:30 AM
Arby's buys Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 28, 2017, 09:59:43 AM
Arby's buys Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion.

Thus, acquiring more of the Meats!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 28, 2017, 10:18:12 AM
Oh man so excited!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 28, 2017, 10:21:58 AM
Arbys buying BW3 almost makes up for how crappy 2017 has been.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 28, 2017, 10:27:39 AM
A marriage of sauce nirvana.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 28, 2017, 10:40:30 AM
Cosmic Crisp?


Cosmic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 28, 2017, 12:08:17 PM
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/935563394727411712 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/935563394727411712)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 28, 2017, 12:37:46 PM
Does this mean I can get a side of horsey sauce for my wings?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 28, 2017, 01:20:31 PM
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/935563394727411712 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/935563394727411712)

https://twitter.com/NihilistBWW
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 28, 2017, 01:23:35 PM
https://twitter.com/NihilistBWW

OK, now that's pretty funny....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on November 28, 2017, 03:46:26 PM
https://twitter.com/NihilistBWW

NM = nihilist meats
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2017, 07:59:20 AM
Question for all the Arby's devotees:  Is it simply that good...or is it that good for the price?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 29, 2017, 08:27:34 AM
Question for all the Arby's devotees:  Is it simply that good...or is it that good for the price?

Arby’s is spendy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 29, 2017, 09:17:03 AM
Question for all the Arby's devotees:  Is it simply that good...or is it that good for the price?

It used to be both.  Then it was one.  Then it was the other.  Now it's neither.


Come to think of it, Arby's is like a pair of working testicles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 29, 2017, 09:36:06 AM
It used to be both.  Then it was one.  Then it was the other.  Now it's neither.


Come to think of it, Arby's is like a pair of working testicles.

Horsey Sauce works better than the little blue pill
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on November 29, 2017, 09:52:48 AM
Arby's is the best.  America's Roast Beef?  Yes, Sir!

Potato cakes, with a mix of Arby Sauce and Horsey Sauce.  Now, we're talking. 
Jamoca shakes - decades before Starbucks was peddling Frappachino's on every corner.
Beef 'n' Cheddar - Beef and delicious. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2017, 12:50:48 PM
It used to be both.  Then it was one.  Then it was the other.  Now it's neither.


Come to think of it, Arby's is like a pair of working testicles.

I don't think I will ever be able to drive past another Arby's without that image in my mind....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on November 29, 2017, 01:19:45 PM
I don't think I will ever be able to drive past another Arby's without that image in my mind....

Oh, you thought that was supposed to be a cowboy hat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 29, 2017, 06:08:01 PM
Oh, you thought that was supposed to be a cowboy hat?

This naval aviator was simply an Arby's fan!
https://jonathanturley.org/2017/11/18/aimhigh-military-pilot-draws-giant-phallus-above-washington-state/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 29, 2017, 06:24:48 PM
This naval aviator was simply an Arby's fan!
https://jonathanturley.org/2017/11/18/aimhigh-military-pilot-draws-giant-phallus-above-washington-state/

Was that Navy Eng marking his territory over USAF Keefe’s hood?  Sword fight!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 29, 2017, 06:43:32 PM
https://twitter.com/NihilistBWW
Pure gold

This naval aviator was simply an Arby's fan!
https://jonathanturley.org/2017/11/18/aimhigh-military-pilot-draws-giant-phallus-above-washington-state/
As a man of Irish heritage I can guarantee that is a cowboy hat.  Also........WOW the comments on the article and i wasn't familiar with jonathanturley.org so i read his bio.  It's not every lawyer that can include claim "Other cases include his representation of the Area 51 workers at a secret air base in Nevada".  Not disparaging any of his accomplishments at all (honestly, after the ACA stuff this line jumped out at me and i stopped), but i want to know how you get chosen for that representation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2017, 07:21:57 PM
This naval aviator was simply an Arby's fan!
https://jonathanturley.org/2017/11/18/aimhigh-military-pilot-draws-giant-phallus-above-washington-state/

Is that the beef everyone has been talking about?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 29, 2017, 07:41:19 PM
Arby’s, good.

No one beats Mayslack’s meat.

http://mayslacksbar.com/history/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2017, 08:25:53 PM
Arby’s, good.

No one beats Mayslack’s meat.

http://mayslacksbar.com/history/

You a Kramarczuk's guy? http://www.kramarczuks.com Never tried it, but my daughter says it's solid.  Whenever I'm in that area, I end up at Brasa....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 29, 2017, 11:12:10 PM
Pure gold
As a man of Irish heritage I can guarantee that is a cowboy hat.

The men of Polish descent beg to disagree.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 30, 2017, 07:01:31 AM
You a Kramarczuk's guy? http://www.kramarczuks.com Never tried it, but my daughter says it's solid.  Whenever I'm in that area, I end up at Brasa....

The mear market is solid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 30, 2017, 07:41:01 AM
Arby's isn't good.  It's about dulling the pain for the whole country. 

Troubled by work?  Arby's.
Politics got you down?  Arby's.
You raised a rotten child?  Arby's.
Cat just puked?  Arby's.
Just flunked a class?  Arby's.
Your team's 2p defense is terrible?  Arby's.
Hungry Navy pilot?  Draw an Arby's hat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 30, 2017, 09:26:16 AM
Hungry Navy pilot?  Draw an Arby's hat.

Sounds like the new euphemism.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2017, 05:29:56 PM
Arby's isn't good.  It's about dulling the pain for the whole country. 

Troubled by work?  Arby's.
Politics got you down?  Arby's.
You raised a rotten child?  Arby's.
Cat just puked?  Arby's.
Just flunked a class?  Arby's.
Your team's 2p defense is terrible?  Arby's.
Hungry Navy pilot?  Draw an Arby's hat.

That's always been my thought, and why I was surprised with the rampant Arby's enthusiasm here.  I mean, it isn't like it's Real Chili or Sobelman's....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 30, 2017, 08:07:51 PM
Arby's isn't good.  It's about dulling the pain for the whole country. 

Troubled by work?  Arby's.
Politics got you down?  Arby's.
You raised a rotten child?  Arby's.
Cat just puked?  Arby's.
Just flunked a class?  Arby's.
Your team's 2p defense is terrible?  Arby's.
Hungry Navy pilot?  Draw an Arby's hat.


Constipated? Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 30, 2017, 08:34:18 PM
Speaking of Meat, this guy needs to join the Scoop smoker thread...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/amp/oklahoma-city-police-searching-man-who-stole-400-worth-beef-n825426
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on November 30, 2017, 08:54:24 PM
I highly recommend adding a one or two liter oak barrel to you personal Christmas lists.  Barrel-aged cocktails are spectacular. 

That is all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 30, 2017, 09:40:40 PM
I highly recommend adding a one or two liter oak barrel to you personal Christmas lists.  Barrel-aged cocktails are spectacular. 

That is all.

AGREED!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2017, 02:00:27 PM
Speaking of Meat, this guy needs to join the Scoop smoker thread...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/amp/oklahoma-city-police-searching-man-who-stole-400-worth-beef-n825426

I'm guessing he'd just suggest having someone else do the smoking....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 01, 2017, 02:22:08 PM
Speaking of Meat, this guy needs to join the Scoop smoker thread...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/amp/oklahoma-city-police-searching-man-who-stole-400-worth-beef-n825426

$400 worth of beef jerky at a convenience store?  That's what...a couple pounds?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 01, 2017, 02:41:58 PM
$400 worth of beef jerky at a convenience store?  That's what...a couple pounds?

6 bags to be exact.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 01, 2017, 03:15:25 PM
6 bags to be exact.

A C-store bag is $5-$6 a pal so closer to 60 bags. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2017, 11:20:28 PM
Definitive proof that college football is totally crazy:  Jimbo Fisher coaches FSU (preseason ranking #3) to a 5-6 record...and gets rewarded with a $75M deal to go to Texas A&M.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21631488/jimbo-fisher-leaving-florida-state-accept-coaching-job-texas-am
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 03, 2017, 07:23:59 AM
Nihilist Bucks
@nihilist_bucks

Thankfully scorned Wisconsin fans can turn to the basketb-
Their NFL-
Their NBA team that surely will figur-

Sports are meaningless anyway
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 03, 2017, 08:45:53 AM
Nihilist Bucks
@nihilist_bucks

Thankfully scorned Wisconsin fans can turn to the basketb-
Their NFL-
Their NBA team that surely will figur-

Sports are meaningless anyway

Well, at least they can live with their delusion about being the Harvard of the Midwest. ::)

Happy Badger Hate Week!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 03, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
I am sure my entire house could fit into MUFINY's rumpus room.
I maintain a pretty small house , go by the theory of having the lowest price in a good neighborhood. property taxes are crazy here , mine are over 25,000. I like staying liquid and having cash and securities. When the kids went to school I took over the rumpus room and made it into a man cave where I do all my scoop posting etc
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 03, 2017, 05:17:04 PM
I maintain a pretty small house , go by the theory of having the lowest price in a good neighborhood. property taxes are crazy here , mine are over 25,000. I like staying liquid and having cash and securities. When the kids went to school I took over the rumpus room and made it into a man cave where I do all my scoop posting etc

My wife and I would like to downsize...but in our town, everything in the neighborhoods we like is HUGE.  So we sit around a mostly empty house, but love the neighborhood and the parts of the house where we spend most of our time (my wife in her renovated kitchen, me in my study, both in the family room).  We probably won't downsize unless and until we move to another town, or our kids haul us off to some sort of assisted living.  (Hoping the latter is still 25-30 years away....)

They're building newer houses WAY too big these days....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 03, 2017, 07:01:54 PM
Why on earth did they put Matt Millen in charge of imploding the Silverdome?

http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/03/us/detroit-silverdome-implosion-attempt/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on December 04, 2017, 10:42:40 AM
I see we are on page 69 of this thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 04, 2017, 11:16:15 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on December 04, 2017, 11:29:52 AM
I see we are on page 69 of this thread.

Nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 04, 2017, 11:35:41 AM
Why on earth did they put Matt Millen in charge of imploding the Silverdome?

http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/03/us/detroit-silverdome-implosion-attempt/index.html

In their defense, it seems perfectly logical given everything else that has imploded around him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 04, 2017, 12:07:50 PM
Nice.

Speaking of which, I found out that they will not be imploding McCormick.  Per Father Wild, they will be methodically taking it down floor by floor.  Missed fundraising opportunity, if you ask me. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 04, 2017, 01:47:33 PM
Speaking of which, I found out that they will not be imploding McCormick.  Per Father Wild, they will be methodically taking it down floor by floor.  Missed fundraising opportunity, if you ask me.

I'm sure there's a literary term for it, but nice callout of McCormick in a blended reference to the last two subtopics (failed implosions and 69).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
I see we are on page 69 of this thread.

Does that make this thread a #legend?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 04, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
We'll know in 5 years.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 04, 2017, 08:47:59 PM
I see we are on page 69 of this thread.

I have 35 in the elongated pagination option... lots of nm'ing to do in the time machine
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 04, 2017, 10:09:00 PM
I just stumbled onto this.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenDieners32 on December 04, 2017, 10:21:37 PM
Is the earth flat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 05, 2017, 12:36:32 PM
Is the earth flat?

Which parts? 

Driving through Nebraska on I-80 - definitely flat.  My back yard when it's time to cut the grass - definitely not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 05, 2017, 12:43:46 PM
I just stumbled onto this.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo

Didn't realize he was a Richie Cunningham wannabe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 05, 2017, 12:56:00 PM
Didn't realize he was a Richie Cunningham wannabe.

When it gets right down to it, aren't we all?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 05, 2017, 01:13:48 PM
When it gets right down to it, aren't we all?

I was more of a Jenny Piccolo wannabe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 05, 2017, 04:25:07 PM
I'm sure there's a literary term for it, but nice callout of McCormick in a blended reference to the last two subtopics (failed implosions and 69).

Wouldn't 69 go more with explosions (or failures thereof)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2017, 08:08:54 AM
TIME named "the Silence Breakers" (those who spoke out about being subject to sexual assault) as Person of the Year.

Good choice!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2017, 09:49:33 AM
Any other drone pilots out there? 

I'm working on a project to fly my Hubsan H501a to Arby's for beef and cheddar pickups.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 06, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
What are the ranges on mid-level, consumer-grade drones these days?  My nearest Arby's is ~2.5 miles away ATCF.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2017, 10:23:23 AM
1. With some antenna mods, mine can go about a mile away.

2. You need to move closer to Arby's.  I'm 586 yards from the Beef and Cheddars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 06, 2017, 10:34:15 AM

2. You need to move closer to Arby's.  I'm 586 yards from the Beef and Cheddars.

Triangulating position...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2017, 01:39:24 PM
What are the ranges on mid-level, consumer-grade drones these days?  My nearest Arby's is ~2.5 miles away ATCF.

Sounds like you're gonna have to go for a high-end model.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2017, 02:24:09 PM
I'm special ordering a new drone with a two chambered tank for Arbys and Horsey sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 06, 2017, 02:43:44 PM
I'm special ordering a new drone with a two chambered tank for Arbys and Horsey sauce.

Do you have a bio-fuel converter from Keefe in that drone too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hubert Davis on December 06, 2017, 02:44:56 PM
superbar
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 06, 2017, 03:34:12 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2017, 08:45:26 PM
Question for those looking at drone-Arby's solutions:  Have you considered varying wind conditions when calculating range?  How about the added weight of insulated delivery bags to ensure the order arrives hot?

They have the meat...but will it get to you?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 06, 2017, 08:50:07 PM
https://www.doordash.com/business/arby-s-12284/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on December 06, 2017, 09:05:33 PM
superbar
are you new?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenDieners32 on December 06, 2017, 09:47:14 PM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 06, 2017, 09:48:54 PM
Has anyone tried aging cocktails in oak barrels?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on December 06, 2017, 09:55:26 PM
Has anyone tried aging cocktails in oak barrels?

Good lord that sounds amazing. No, but please let me know.

There is a bar in MKE that ages their Old Fashioneds in an oak barrel before they serve them. (Boone and Crocket: super hipster but my fav old fashioned in Milwaukee.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on December 06, 2017, 09:56:09 PM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?

I don't know, but I am very confident I would be giving water to the players in crappy paper cups.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 06, 2017, 10:03:58 PM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?
depends if you are talking Motor City or LaLa Land.  Detroit Scoop would be Al Davis, Rocket, Guru, Heisey, and 69 starting with JayBee as the coach.  Laker Scoop would be Pakuni, Tamu, 82, Vander Blue Man, and TS Smith starting with Benny B as the coach.

Sultan and Wades are the refs.

Edit: fjm is the towel kid wiping up the sweat (sorry no water boy in hoops)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2017, 10:04:02 PM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?

Are we looking for the most talented posters, or the posters who play best together as a unit?  And would it matter if Team Scoop was undersized?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 07, 2017, 07:17:19 AM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?
 

I'm not a starter, but I think I should be and a lot of my friends think so too.  So, I'm looking for a transfer...I wonder if Iowa State's board has any logins available.

I'll now lurk as half the board wishes me well, and half the board says I suck and I probably should have never been allowed to post anyway.

Next scooper up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 07, 2017, 07:21:54 AM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?

Does Title IX apply here?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 07, 2017, 07:31:37 AM
Does Title IX apply here?

Yes.  We'll have a men's starting five, and a women's starting five.  The women will have really strong fundamentals, but nobody will read their posts.

Good luck finding four more women.  Scoop will probably have to cut the men's team to maintain compliance.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 07, 2017, 07:34:13 AM
depends if you are talking Motor City or LaLa Land.  Detroit Scoop would be Al Davis, Rocket, Guru, Heisey, and 69 starting with JayBee as the coach.  Laker Scoop would be Pakuni, Tamu, 82, Vander Blue Man, and TS Smith starting with Benny B as the coach.

Sultan and Wades are the refs.

Edit: fjm is the towel kid wiping up the sweat (sorry no water boy in hoops)

Greetings from LA

(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Basketball/2227/2227-678613Bk.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 07, 2017, 08:29:59 AM
Yes.  We'll have a men's starting five, and a women's starting five.  The women will have really strong fundamentals, but nobody will read their posts.

Good luck finding four more women.  Scoop will probably have to cut the men's team to maintain compliance.

Well, there's mom and jutaw.  But I could just file a descrimination lawsuit because you guys have chased way more than 4 women off this board.  No one can deny that Scoop has been a hostile environment at times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 07, 2017, 08:36:05 AM
Well, there's mom and jutaw.  But I could just file a descrimination lawsuit because you guys have chased way more than 4 women off this board.  No one can deny that Scoop has been a hostile environment at times.

Smooth transfered for personal reasons but no denying stone cold helped give her a push out the door. Can’t remember any other women being on this board
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 07, 2017, 08:39:22 AM
Smooth transfered for personal reasons but no denying stone cold helped give her a push out the door. Can’t remember any other women being on this board

Well, Smooth left the board way before she left Marquette.

There have been a few.  Some didn't last long.  I recall one woman who used her real name and picture and asked why no one else did.  And that doesn't include women readers who may have never bothered to post given the tone this board has had at times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 07, 2017, 09:00:13 AM
God help me I love Scoop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 07, 2017, 09:06:05 AM
There have been a few.  Some didn't last long.  I recall one woman who used her real name and picture and asked why no one else did.

Jen Lada moved to Connecticut.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2017, 09:06:56 AM
Back to Team Scoop.

Do starters have to play defense?  Do FTs matta?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2017, 09:07:21 AM
Jen Lada moved to Connecticut.

No interwebs there?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 07, 2017, 09:28:07 AM
Has anyone tried aging cocktails in oak barrels?

No, but I make bourbon stouts and bourbon scotch ales


Good lord that sounds amazing. No, but please let me know.

There is a bar in MKE that ages their Old Fashioneds in an oak barrel before they serve them. (Boone and Crocket: super hipster but my fav old fashioned in Milwaukee.)


Burnhearts ages Old Fashioneds in bourbon barrels from Central Waters for Mitten Fest
http://milwaukee.carpediem.cd/events/4857916-pre-mitten-fest-barrel-filling-party-at-burnhearts/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on December 07, 2017, 09:39:31 AM
Jen Lada moved to Connecticut.

She was "chickadeed".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 07, 2017, 09:44:11 AM
But I could just file a descrimination lawsuit because you guys have chased way more than 4 women off this board.  No one can deny that Scoop has been a hostile environment at times.

FOUR?  We've chased away at least 4000 male posters, so this is great news.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 07, 2017, 09:45:32 AM
FOUR?  We've chased away at least 4000 male posters, so this is great news.

4000? How many times is chicos counted in that number?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 07, 2017, 09:47:42 AM
(http://memesbams.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/glorious-futurama-fry-meme.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on December 07, 2017, 10:00:29 AM
Well, there's mom and jutaw.  But I could just file a descrimination lawsuit because you guys have chased way more than 4 women off this board.  No one can deny that Scoop has been a hostile environment at times.
Sounds like Scoop needs to be shut down.  Or at the very least, Rocky and Topper need to step down as Mods, sexist pigs that they are.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on December 07, 2017, 10:00:55 AM
Well, there's mom and jutaw.  But I could just file a descrimination lawsuit because you guys have chased way more than 4 women off this board.  No one can deny that Scoop has been a hostile environment at times.

#MeToo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 07, 2017, 10:04:48 AM
FOUR?  We've chased away at least 4000 male posters, so this is great news.

I told you guys.  We had a nice offline conversation and we are cool now.

But I do remember a couple of you guys going absolutely insane when I posted that I hope she didn't do a search on her name and find out what else had been posted about her on Scoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 07, 2017, 10:36:18 AM
She was "chickadeed".

Post of the day!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 07, 2017, 10:38:45 AM
Which woman poster had a brother leave for UWGBScoop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 07, 2017, 11:33:37 AM
are you new?
No, he just never has a clue
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 07, 2017, 11:41:12 AM
If there was a scoop starting 5 who would be starting?
Ners, because he can dunk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 07, 2017, 12:45:40 PM
Well, I'll go with a blast from the past.  This is how we'll separate the (relative) newbs from those that have been on Scoop for way too long (and on Rivals(?) before that).

I nominate Murffieus.  Just pair him with a dime-a-dozen point guard, and they'll be fine.



/I was surprised to see that Murff was "last active" on this board just a few weeks ago, even though he hasn't posted since November 2010.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2017, 04:00:58 PM
Well, I'll go with a blast from the past.  This is how we'll separate the (relative) newbs from those that have been on Scoop for way too long (and on Rivals(?) before that).

I nominate Murffieus.  Just pair him with a dime-a-dozen point guard, and they'll be fine.



/I was surprised to see that Murff was "last active" on this board just a few weeks ago, even though he hasn't posted since November 2010.

Not only could Murff play...he could tape all of Team Scoop's ankles, and provide the Listerine.

We'd be invincible!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on December 07, 2017, 04:58:44 PM
I swear. Scoop is my Cocaine. This shiz kills me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 07, 2017, 05:24:47 PM
I swear. Scoop is my Cocaine. This shiz kills me.

Fun fact Shizz is a guy's name on temple
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 07, 2017, 07:57:31 PM
Dinner topic tonight:  What is the foreign equivalent of "He who smelt it, dealt it."  ?   

Spanish: El que lo olió, lo repartió.
French: Celui qui le sentait, le traitait.
Danish: Den der smeltede det, behandlede det.
Latin: Qui fragrantiam, de qua n eam.

None of those roll off the tongue.  There is NO CHANCE there's not some awesome idiom in these languages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 07, 2017, 08:00:09 PM
Oh, man google just led me here, and I'm almost peeing in my pants.
http://werbach.com/stuff/smelt.html

HE WHO SMELT IT, DEALT IT.

He who denied it, supplied it.
He who deduced it, produced it.
He who attributed it, distributed it.
He who detected it, projected it.
He who perceived it, conceived it.
He who expressed it, compressed it.
He who related it, deflated it.
He who protested it, foam-crested it.
He who derided it, provided it.
He who maligned it, designed it.
He who smelled it, expelled it.
He who opined it, refined it.
He who rued it, brewed it.
He who revealed it, peeled it.
He who quipped it, ripped it.
He who knew it, blew it.
He who reported it, exported it.
He who decoyed it, deployed it.
He who averred it, disinterred it.
He who eschewed it, spewed it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 07, 2017, 08:11:52 PM
Dinner topic tonight:  What is the foreign equivalent of "He who smelt it, dealt it."  ?   

Spanish: El que lo olió, lo repartió.
French: Celui qui le sentait, le traitait.
Danish: Den der smeltede det, behandlede det.
Latin: Qui fragrantiam, de qua n eam.

None of those roll off the tongue.  There is NO CHANCE there's not some awesome idiom in these languages.

In a general sense French has some really strange idioms. Instead of saying 99 normally, their literal translation is the equivalent of saying 80 plus 19.

One of my personal favorites is, 'Avoir le cul bordé de nouille,' which translates to something along the lines of "Have an ass full of noodles" but just means to be very lucky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on December 07, 2017, 08:20:34 PM
Is Doris Burke’s Thong still around?

Also, Arby’s curly fries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2017, 09:39:35 PM
I always liked the all-purpose French expression "ca va," as in the conversation:

Madeline:  Ca va?

Jacqueline:  Ca va!

An entire conversation in which both people say the same thing, but one says it with a question mark.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 07, 2017, 09:57:32 PM
Donde esta la casa de Pepe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenDieners32 on December 07, 2017, 10:07:10 PM
Fun fact Shizz is a guy's name on temple
I think he has a record right now or something for most free throws made in a row
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2017, 10:46:41 PM
Donde esta la casa de Pepe?

Donde esta el bano?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 08, 2017, 06:51:13 AM
I think he has a record right now or something for most free throws made in a row

Probably, during the UW game he got to like 51 or 52.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 08, 2017, 07:29:13 AM
Donde esta la casa de Pepe?

Yo tengo un lapiz.  Mi lapiz es amarillo.


I'll be curious to see if that is recognized by anyone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 08, 2017, 07:54:44 AM
I have been thinking about doing some writing in my free time.  Maybe a mini-memoir or semi-autobiographical short story to submit to a journal, with the possibility of turning it into a full length book later.  But whenever I'm settling in to start, I first read Scoop and suddenly feel an overwhelming need to take a nap instead.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 08, 2017, 07:58:37 AM
¿Dónde está mi martillo de prohibición?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 08, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Fun fact Shizz is a guy's name on temple

Fun fact. We recruited Shizz Alston Jr. It was down to us and Temple IIRC. Cheatham committed and Shizz went to Temple shortly afterward
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on December 08, 2017, 09:56:53 AM
In a general sense French has some really strange idioms. Instead of saying 99 normally, their literal translation is the equivalent of saying 80 plus 19.

One of my personal favorites is, 'Avoir le cul bordé de nouille,' which translates to something along the lines of "Have an ass full of noodles" but just means to be very lucky.
For some reason I don't feel like having an ass full of noodles is that lucky. Maybe for some, to each their own
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 08, 2017, 09:57:38 AM
I have been thinking about doing some writing in my free time.  Maybe a mini-memoir or semi-autobiographical short story to submit to a journal, with the possibility of turning it into a full length book later.  But whenever I'm settling in to start, I first read Scoop and suddenly feel an overwhelming need to take a nap instead.

I am compiling a book of my Scoop posts entitled “Scoop for Dummies”.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 08, 2017, 10:12:28 AM
I am compiling a book of my Scoop posts entitled “Scoop for Dummies”.
That will make a great prequel to the compilation of my posts "Scoop from Dummies"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 08, 2017, 11:57:17 AM
That will make a great prequel to the compilation of my posts "Scoop from Dummies"

Good call Nag.  Let’s plan on co-authoring the “Scoop for Cavemen” and the “Grainless Scoop” editions. We’ll need a while on the latter edition, though, until Google Translate catches up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 08, 2017, 02:36:22 PM
Good call Nag.  Let’s plan on co-authoring the “Scoop for Cavemen” and the “Grainless Scoop” editions. We’ll need a while on the latter edition, though, until Google Translate catches up.

Those all sound like great ideas.  Maybe I'll work on a Scoop Meme edition.  But right now, I'm getting kinda sleepy.  Time for a nap....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on December 08, 2017, 02:49:14 PM
Good call Nag.  Let’s plan on co-authoring the “Scoop for Cavemen” and the “Grainless Scoop” editions. We’ll need a while on the latter edition, though, until Google Translate catches up.

When we get to movies, I suggest a Scoop remake of "Das Boot"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 08, 2017, 04:28:05 PM
When we get to movies, I suggest a Scoop remake of "Das Boot"

Ooh, awesome idea!

I'd like to suggest a remake of "A Few Good Men."  Anybody have nominations on who gets to do "You can't handle the truth"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 08, 2017, 04:29:28 PM


How about a Scoop version of "Twelve Angry Men"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on December 08, 2017, 04:58:40 PM

How about a Scoop version of "Twelve Angry Men"?

Isn't scoop the scoop version of that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on December 08, 2017, 08:06:07 PM

How about a Scoop version of "Twelve Angry Men"?

That was the name of my Vegas fantasy football league.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 08, 2017, 09:12:16 PM
Who would be the lead for Scoop's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on December 08, 2017, 10:05:15 PM
Ooh, awesome idea!

I'd like to suggest a remake of "A Few Good Men."  Anybody have nominations on who gets to do "You can't handle the truth"?

That would be Jay Bee
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on December 08, 2017, 10:06:32 PM
Who would be the lead for Scoop's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"?

Benny gets my vote.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 09, 2017, 07:55:02 AM
Ooh, awesome idea!

I'd like to suggest a remake of "A Few Good Men."  Anybody have nominations on who gets to do "You can't handle the truth"?

In the Scoop version, the egomaniacal Col. Jessup delivers his soliloquy in haiku form.

Need me on that wall
You cannot handle the truth
You’re damn right I did!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 09, 2017, 09:00:03 AM
Rocky is Col. Jessup.  SoCal and me are the dudes giving out code reds.

Son, we live in an internet that has trolls, and those trolls have to be guarded by men with ban hammers. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Benny? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Chicos, and you curse the mods. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that Chicos banning, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves bandwitdh.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you WANT me on that ban hammer-- you NEED me on that ban hammer.

We use words like "timeout," "vacation," "troll." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending Scoop. You use them as a punch line.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very Scoop that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it.

I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a new forum and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think you're entitled to!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 09, 2017, 09:04:06 AM
Rocky is Col. Jessup.  SoCal and me are the dudes giving out code reds.

Son, we live in an internet that has trolls, and those trolls have to be guarded by men with ban hammers. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Benny? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Chicos, and you curse the mods. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that Chicos banning, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves bandwitdh.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that ban hammer-- you need me on that bah hammer.

We use words like "timeout," "vacation," "troll." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending Scoop. You use them as a punch line.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very Scoop that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it.

I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a new forum and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think you're entitled to!

I need a cigarette and a Super Arby’s after that post.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 09, 2017, 09:12:18 AM
I need a cigarette and a Super Arby’s after that post.

You had me at Super Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 09, 2017, 09:19:02 AM
Awesome!

I'm kinda hoping we can get a 4ever audition as well...to see if anyone can understand it ( ;D)...and one from warriorchick to prove we're an equal-opportunity casting operation.

FWIW, my version of the speech.

"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"

"Son, we live in a world infested with rodents...dirty, stinking' rodents.  And those rodents have to be slowly, painfully exterminated from our minds by posters with confidence.  Who's gonna do it? You? You, duanewade? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Trevon Hughes and Brian Butch and you curse the Scoopers who ridicule them. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know; that Dominic's block of Hughes' shot, while tragic for the rodent population, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, *saves lives*. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that message board. You need me on that message board. We use phrases like "Bucky sucks," "Bo Cryin'," and "We don't need no stinking' Badgers." We use these phrases as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you compose a witty, demeaning phrase and put it in a post. Either way, I don't give a *damn* what you think you are entitled to!"

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 09, 2017, 09:33:57 AM
Topper, Goooo

(http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/168/676/09e.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 09, 2017, 09:23:54 PM
Greg Gard this afternoon:

No Mas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 11, 2017, 05:07:48 PM
Ummmm...NM?   :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 12, 2017, 12:21:48 PM
Benny gets my vote.

I play a mean nurse.  So I suppose that means I could deliver an average performance playing a mean nurse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 13, 2017, 12:39:28 PM
Lunchtime here at the OTC Arby’s.  My Classic is smothered in a fine mixture Arby’s and Horsey Sauces.  My Potato Cakes being dipped in a pool of Arby’s Sauce on my foil wrapper.  Yet, the line of Arby’s sits silent in this sea of commuter mayhem.  What is wrong with this world as we know it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 14, 2017, 04:44:37 PM
Best beer you have ever tried?  Your favorite distilled spirit to drink neat?  Your favorite type of wine?

For me:

Oerbier (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)
Bushmills 16 year
Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre (preferably from the Rhone Valley)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 14, 2017, 06:53:30 PM
Beer - Pipeworks Emerald Grouper

Liquor - 99 Bananas

Wine - Eff it, whatever's free

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 14, 2017, 07:29:46 PM
Beer: Bourbon County Prop 2017

Spirit: Macallan 21

Wine: I’m partial to Malbecs but don’t have a particular bottle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: awilhelmscream on December 14, 2017, 07:55:24 PM
Beer:  Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan

Liquor:  Jeffersons Ocean (any voyage is fine to this point)

Wine: Prisoner
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 14, 2017, 07:57:36 PM
 Bell’s Scotch Ale

Pendleton

A really good Cab
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 14, 2017, 10:16:29 PM
Beer:  New Glarus Serendipity (which really tastes and profiles more like a sparkling wine)/New Glarus Berliner Weiss or Goose Island Matilda for more beer like beers

Spirit:  J. Henry & Sons Bourbon (Patton Road Reserve)

Wine: Rivaner (a white wine from Luxembourg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 14, 2017, 10:51:12 PM
Coach Ditka looking like an old man on the new Blue EMU commercials. I think he lost weight or something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 15, 2017, 07:48:51 AM
Beer: Blood and Honey, Revolver Brewing Co
Liquor: Yellow Rose Premium Collection #1 Bourbon
Wine: What PTM said
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 15, 2017, 07:51:16 AM
Beer:  Great Lakes Elliott Ness on tap (for some reason, doesn't translate well to bottle)
Spirit:  Macallan 12
Wine:  Meh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on December 15, 2017, 10:57:22 AM
I feel when we get into the conversation of favorite ever, it depends on a lot on the context. Food, setting, weather, etc.

That being said, give me a Sofie or a Belhaven Scottish Ale. On the more common side, Guinness.

Not a big neat spirits guy.

Any decent full-bodied red. (Cue 4ever)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: KampusFoods on December 15, 2017, 11:11:58 AM
Moon Man - I probably haven't tried enough beer but I can't get enough of the stuff
Lagavulin 12 - the only neat spirit glass I've ever had.
Decoy Pinot Noir - the only wine I've tried that isn't gross
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 15, 2017, 11:28:55 AM
Beer - no #1 but the latest "best beer" is Mikkeller Brunch Weasel

Spirit - 18 YO Bunnahabhain

wine - any Trockenbeerenauslese
Title: Re: NM
Post by: noblewarrior on December 15, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
Keeping with NM

Beer - Marble Double IPA

Spirit - Taos Lightning Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey - 15 yr

Wine - whatever the wife's drinking if I have to drink it at all
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 15, 2017, 12:17:52 PM
Beer: Varies by time of year. St Francis' Brewery's Lust is a year round go-to, but at the moment I'd strangle a kitten for Blue Moon Cinnamon Horchata.

Liquor: Rehorst Vodka, but I'm not big on straight spirits.

Wine: Biltmore Antler Hill Cabernet Sauvignon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 15, 2017, 12:22:23 PM
I feel when we get into the conversation of favorite ever, it depends on a lot on the context. Food, setting, weather, etc.

That being said, give me a Sofie or a Belhaven Scottish Ale. On the more common side, Guinness.

Not a big neat spirits guy.

Any decent full-bodied red. (Cue 4ever)




Yeah, nun of dat light bodied, limpy stuff, ai na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 15, 2017, 01:26:15 PM
No votes for malort? Odd
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 15, 2017, 01:50:47 PM
No votes for malort? Odd

https://youtube.com/V/1ANDZYAx7tQ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 15, 2017, 04:04:19 PM
You know what's strangely satisfying?

Drinking an ice cold Capri Sun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on December 15, 2017, 07:28:06 PM
Beer: Augustiner dunkel or hell. They've been doing it for nearly 700 years for a reason.

Spirit: bruichladdich port charlotte. Can't beat a peaty scotch.

Wine: Chianti classico or superiore, DOCG and rooster or go home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on December 16, 2017, 07:19:05 AM
Everyone's palates are so sophisticated!

Beer: not a beer drinker. I think it tastes a bitter and like dirt... I drink Ciders.

neat: Redbreast 15 year

Wine: again not a red wine drinker. Tastes like I'm licking a tree.

Sooo instead I'm a big home made Oldfashioned sour maker:
Usually Buffalo Trace or Basil Hayden's

Now having said this, this years holiday drink for my families Xmas will be
Kohler Dark Chocolate Brandy Old Fashioneds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 16, 2017, 08:56:12 AM
Everyone's palates are so sophisticated!

Beer: not a beer drinker. I think it tastes a bitter and like dirt... I drink Ciders.

neat: Redbreast 15 year

Wine: again not a red wine drinker. Tastes like I'm licking a tree.

Sooo instead I'm a big home made Oldfashioned sour maker:
Usually Buffalo Trace or Basil Hayden's

Now having said this, this years holiday drink for my families Xmas will be
Kohler Dark Chocolate Brandy Old Fashioneds.

Redbreast is some pretty awesome stuff!  My favorite alternative to my usual Bushmills.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 16, 2017, 04:49:45 PM
No votes for malort? Odd

I was at a bar and the owner gave us shots of Malort.

I remember it tasting a lot like what grass clippings might taste like.  No wonder he was giving it away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 16, 2017, 04:54:31 PM
I was at a bar and the owner gave us shots of Malort.

I remember it tasting a lot like what grass clippings might taste like.  No wonder he was giving it away.

Chicago Handshake, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 16, 2017, 07:42:42 PM
Chicago Handshake, aina?

Hey buddy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on December 16, 2017, 09:39:58 PM
I feel when we get into the conversation of favorite ever, it depends on a lot on the context. Food, setting, weather, etc.

That being said, give me a Sofie or a Belhaven Scottish Ale. On the more common side, Guinness.

Not a big neat spirits guy.

Any decent full-bodied red. (Cue 4ever)

Belhaven is the best but only on tap. Does not translate well in the bottle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 17, 2017, 07:42:06 AM
Just had a coyote in my back yard. Gonna have walk the dog with the 870. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 17, 2017, 07:36:09 PM
Pronunciation vote, Gyro.

* Jy-row
* Gh-eero
* Hero
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 17, 2017, 07:37:12 PM
Pronunciation vote, Gyro.

* Jy-row
* Gh-eero
* Hero

Year-o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 17, 2017, 07:38:15 PM
Herro, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 17, 2017, 07:39:41 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 17, 2017, 07:52:55 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 17, 2017, 08:31:07 PM
Pronunciation vote, Gyro.

* Jy-row
* Gh-eero
* Hero

In the late 70's they opened up a gyro place in a mall near where I lived in Nashville. I believe it was the first place in the city that served them.  I was surprised when I moved up north and discovered that they were not served with barbecue sauce up here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 17, 2017, 08:39:47 PM
In the late 70's they opened up a gyro place in a mall near where I lived in Nashville. I believe it was the first place in the city that served them.  I was surprised when I moved up north and discovered that they were not served with barbecue sauce up here.

Authentic southern gyros!

Ethnic food in the US has come a long way since then - your gyro place sounds kinda like like the "Chinese" (lol) place I grew up near in Menomonee Falls in the 70s - it was called "chop suey."  ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on December 17, 2017, 09:40:25 PM
JY-Row is my favorite way just to annoy people.

Just like calling Fajitias

FA-gy-tas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 18, 2017, 09:10:35 AM
Authentic southern gyros!

Ethnic food in the US has come a long way since then - your gyro place sounds kinda like like the "Chinese" (lol) place I grew up near in Menomonee Falls in the 70s - it was called "chop suey."  ?-(

The history of Chinese cuisine in the US, specifically "Chop Suey," is a hilarious example of what Americans will stuff in their ratholes.

While on the subject, I was at a local pan-Asian restaurant last night where I noticed a new addition to their beer menu "Saboo Asian Craft Beer."  Four kinds: an "Asian Gold" kolsch-style ale, an "Asian White" session IPA, an "Asian Orange" IPA, and "Asian Black" dark ale.  I pulled up their website on my phone, http://mysaboo.net/, to get a little more information about the beer (it's not everyday you see "Asian craft beer") but unfortunately, the website is literally a front-page and a mailto: link.  No info, no history, nothing.

I looked closer at the can and saw that it was brewed by "Centerpoint Brewing Company, Indianapolis, IN".  So I pulled up Centerpoint's website, https://www.centerpointbrewing.com, and what I found was a craft brewery in Indianapolis with a lineup that includes - drum roll - a golden kolsch, a white session-IPA, a blood-orange IPA and a porter.

The only thing Asian about the beer was the logo on the label (which was actually shrink-wrapped around a blank can)... and I'm pretty sure even that was designed by some white kid who probably graduated from Bishop Chatard.

Wondering what other ethnicities these guys are hijacking in order to peddle their swill.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2017, 04:57:35 PM
The history of Chinese cuisine in the US, specifically "Chop Suey," is a hilarious example of what Americans will stuff in their ratholes.

While on the subject, I was at a local pan-Asian restaurant last night where I noticed a new addition to their beer menu "Saboo Asian Craft Beer."  Four kinds: an "Asian Gold" kolsch-style ale, an "Asian White" session IPA, an "Asian Orange" IPA, and "Asian Black" dark ale.  I pulled up their website on my phone, http://mysaboo.net/, to get a little more information about the beer (it's not everyday you see "Asian craft beer") but unfortunately, the website is literally a front-page and a mailto: link.  No info, no history, nothing.

I looked closer at the can and saw that it was brewed by "Centerpoint Brewing Company, Indianapolis, IN".  So I pulled up Centerpoint's website, https://www.centerpointbrewing.com, and what I found was a craft brewery in Indianapolis with a lineup that includes - drum roll - a golden kolsch, a white session-IPA, a blood-orange IPA and a porter.

The only thing Asian about the beer was the logo on the label (which was actually shrink-wrapped around a blank can)... and I'm pretty sure even that was designed by some white kid who probably graduated from Bishop Chatard.

Wondering what other ethnicities these guys are hijacking in order to peddle their swill.

Actually, it isn't necessarily just Americans.  For reasons that escape me, my daughters once asked to go out for Mexican when we were in Amsterdam. We found one place - a neighborhood hole in the wall. The food was NOT Mexican - nor even an Americanized version thereof. The burritos had flavorless boiled chicken and mixed veggies (peas, carrots and green beans) wrapped in a pita. The "salsa" was ketchup. Oof!!

I'm guessing it's just what happens when you have an economy full of people with money who want to try new cuisines...but the real cuisine hasn't quite gotten there yet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 19, 2017, 08:26:15 AM
Actually, it isn't necessarily just Americans.  For reasons that escape me, my daughters once asked to go out for Mexican when we were in Amsterdam. We found one place - a neighborhood hole in the wall. The food was NOT Mexican - nor even an Americanized version thereof. The burritos had flavorless boiled chicken and mixed veggies (peas, carrots and green beans) wrapped in a pita. The "salsa" was ketchup. Oof!!

I'm guessing it's just what happens when you have an economy full of people with money who want to try new cuisines...but the real cuisine hasn't quite gotten there yet.

I'm curious as to whether that was a prototypical Dutch "Mexican" restaurant, or just the one that the tourists happen to find. 
Nevertheless, proximity and immigration obviously play a huge role [I'd like to see the food scene in RST these days given the extreme number of guests and visitors coming in from around the world (proportionate to the population)].  While the Mexican offerings may be lacking, I bet you'll find better Croatian and Romanian food there than anywhere in the U.S.
Unfortunately, Europe's xenophobia makes Trump look like the Pope, so frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if you did actually see Amsterdam's best take on Mexican food.

That said, you could dredge the bottom of the deep fryer and sell it as food in Amsterdam.  Unless you're of Dutch ancestry or on a business trip, you're likely not taking note of the food you're shoveling into your rathole if you're visiting Amsterdam.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2017, 08:57:33 AM
I'm curious as to whether that was a prototypical Dutch "Mexican" restaurant, or just the one that the tourists happen to find. 
Nevertheless, proximity and immigration obviously play a huge role [I'd like to see the food scene in RST these days given the extreme number of guests and visitors coming in from around the world (proportionate to the population)].  While the Mexican offerings may be lacking, I bet you'll find better Croatian and Romanian food there than anywhere in the U.S.
Unfortunately, Europe's xenophobia makes Trump look like the Pope, so frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if you did actually see Amsterdam's best take on Mexican food.

That said, you could dredge the bottom of the deep fryer and sell it as food in Amsterdam.  Unless you're of Dutch ancestry or on a business trip, you're likely not taking note of the food you're shoveling into your rathole if you're visiting Amsterdam.

The food scene in RST has improved dramatically in the past few years.  When we first got here in 1998, everything was either a chain, a remnant of an old-school steak and potatoes place, or one of the aforementioned faux Chinese places.  When the local magazine did its "best of" feature, Olive Garden won Best Italian several years running and Pizza Hut often won Best Pizza.  :-[

Now we have high-quality, more modern American "farm to table" places, a solid Italian place that makes many of its pastas in-house, a very respectable seafood place (considering we're in flyover country), pretty authentic Vietnamese Pho...and most importantly, a true coffee house where the baristas know how to make great espresso drinks (contra Starbucks, Dunn Bros, etc).  It certainly isn't Minneapolis, Milwaukee or Chicago, but it is far better than you'd ordinarily expect from a place twice its size.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on December 19, 2017, 09:50:29 AM
Year-o

Winner
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 19, 2017, 12:06:53 PM
The food scene in RST has improved dramatically in the past few years.  When we first got here in 1998, everything was either a chain, a remnant of an old-school steak and potatoes place, or one of the aforementioned faux Chinese places.  When the local magazine did its "best of" feature, Olive Garden won Best Italian several years running and Pizza Hut often won Best Pizza.  :-[

Now we have high-quality, more modern American "farm to table" places, a solid Italian place that makes many of its pastas in-house, a very respectable seafood place (considering we're in flyover country), pretty authentic Vietnamese Pho...and most importantly, a true coffee house where the baristas know how to make great espresso drinks (contra Starbucks, Dunn Bros, etc).  It certainly isn't Minneapolis, Milwaukee or Chicago, but it is far better than you'd ordinarily expect from a place twice its size.

How is Michaels?  Used to go there a lot with my parents when visiting RST
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2017, 01:15:32 PM
How is Michaels?  Used to go there a lot with my parents when visiting RST

Faded, then closed in '14....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 19, 2017, 02:22:21 PM
How is Michaels?  Used to go there a lot with my parents when visiting RST
Rural Small Town?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 19, 2017, 02:35:11 PM
Rural Small Town?

Ravaged, Skinny Transvestites. Considering the area...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mugrad99 on December 19, 2017, 03:41:09 PM
Beer: Blood and Honey, Revolver Brewing Co
Liquor: Yellow Rose Premium Collection #1 Bourbon
Wine: What PTM said
Beer: None for me, thanks
Liquor: Havana Club Rum, thanks to my Canadian Friends-not the Baccardi brand
Wine: Champagne with my real friends, real pain for my sham friends...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2017, 04:49:25 PM
RC83's
Summer
Turf
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 19, 2017, 07:34:25 PM
This is magnificent.

https://imgur.com/yH25jLZ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2017, 08:18:46 PM
This is magnificent.

https://imgur.com/yH25jLZ

B...but I still don't know why we write him letters.... :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 22, 2017, 12:47:13 PM
So did anyone get a set of Arby's meat sweats?

https://www.eater.com/2017/12/20/16800536/arbys-stunt-meat-sweatpants
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2017, 10:20:40 PM
.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 29, 2017, 05:09:31 PM
Hot dogs. Sandwiches or not?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 29, 2017, 05:26:11 PM
Hot dogs. Sandwiches or not?

It's a hot dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 29, 2017, 05:26:48 PM
Hot dogs. Sandwiches or not?

Die Hard.  Is it a Christmas movie?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 29, 2017, 08:54:01 PM
Die Hard.  Is it a Christmas movie?
Does the sun rise in the East?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 29, 2017, 09:27:33 PM
Baby It’s Cold Outside.

Christmas song or not?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 29, 2017, 09:45:26 PM
Baby It’s Cold Outside.

Christmas song or not?

Definitely a date rape song.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mayfairskatingrink on December 29, 2017, 09:51:06 PM
Baby It’s Cold Outside.

Christmas song or not?

Absolutely. 

And it was in Elf, which is a Christmas movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 30, 2017, 09:54:42 PM
Hot dogs. Sandwiches or not?

Obviously no.

Die Hard.  Is it a Christmas movie?

Obviously yes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 30, 2017, 10:30:05 PM
Obviously no.

Follow up, is a sloppy joe a sandwich? What about a French Dip?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 30, 2017, 10:33:16 PM
Follow up, is a sloppy joe a sandwich? What about a French Dip?

Why wouldn't they be?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 30, 2017, 10:47:44 PM
Why wouldn't they be?

Because sandwiches are meats, cheeses or other fillings between two slices of bread...while sloppy joes typically use buns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 30, 2017, 10:55:15 PM
Tacos are sandwiches...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 30, 2017, 10:56:58 PM
Why wouldn't they be?

I'm trying to figure out the rules. Hot dogs are meat between two pieces of bread. Sloppy joes and french dips are also meat between two pieces of bread. Why would a hot dog not be a sandwich but a sloppy joe and french dip would be?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 30, 2017, 10:58:52 PM
Tacos are sandwiches...

An interesting statement. Are they? Meat, cheese, and lettuce with a floor/ceiling of grain.

What about open faced sandwiches?

Ice cream sandwiches?

Wraps?

Gyros?

What is a sandwich?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 31, 2017, 12:28:47 AM
An interesting statement. Are they? Meat, cheese, and lettuce with a floor/ceiling of grain.

What about open faced sandwiches?

Ice cream sandwiches?

Wraps?

Gyros?

What is a sandwich?

(https://i.imgur.com/2Jqwa5J_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 31, 2017, 06:01:22 AM
I'm trying to figure out the rules. Hot dogs are meat between two pieces of bread. Sloppy joes and french dips are also meat between two pieces of bread. Why would a hot dog not be a sandwich but a sloppy joe and french dip would be?

Sausages for me are their own class. So hot dogs, brats, etc are all no votes. Part of that is shape, but also because the bun should stay intact as one connected piece.

Sandwiches can be on buns. I'd put the Sloppy Joe in as a sandwich. French Dip too. Taco not so much because it's one shell. A quesadilla is closer to a sandwich than a taco.

That said, I don't think it's as simple as having hard and fast rules. That would lead to a slice of summer sausage and cheddar between two Ritz being labeled a sandwich, and that's just a cheese and sausage tray.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 31, 2017, 06:03:09 AM
Also, ice cream sandwiches are not sandwiches. They are ice cream sandwiches. They cannot be accurately identified without the "ice cream" label. Just because the phrase "sandwich" is part of their moniker doesn't allow them to stand alone as a sandwich.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 31, 2017, 06:18:55 AM
What's the ruling on Millennial Toast? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2017, 08:19:08 AM
WTF is a "chip butty"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 31, 2017, 08:21:36 AM
The Earl of Sandwich tells me a hot dog does not count. He feels the same way about a taco. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2017, 08:22:54 AM
The Earl of Sandwich tells me a hot dog does not count. He feels the same way about a taco.

I once ate a hot dog in the Sandwich Islands.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 31, 2017, 08:24:48 AM
WTF is a "chip butty"?



Ax yo kids, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 31, 2017, 08:29:10 AM
You won't find a sandwich at Gene and Jude's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 31, 2017, 09:02:53 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2017, 09:07:26 AM
You won't find a sandwich at Gene and Jude's.

Is a tamale a sandwich?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on December 31, 2017, 09:07:59 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?
A Badger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 31, 2017, 09:11:10 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?

Chico's IP Addresses
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 31, 2017, 09:11:56 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?

Or a NCAA bubble that pops after beating Georgetown by the predicted spread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 31, 2017, 09:16:06 AM
WTF is a "chip butty"?

Jaybee's "professional" name?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 31, 2017, 09:16:39 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?

I don’t know but I’m sure that we would fight about it for 30 pages. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 31, 2017, 09:19:29 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?

Atomic bomb for our inevitable Hiroshima.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 31, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
Is a tamale a sandwich?

A tamale is a tamale.

Pretty profound, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2017, 11:59:27 AM
If Scoop had a "ball-drop" at midnight what non-basketball thing would we drop?

A mic....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 31, 2017, 12:24:45 PM
Maybe ..

(https://i.imgur.com/OZbmbO6.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2017, 12:53:37 PM
We’re on page 77!!

How long until Hologram Al posts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 31, 2017, 04:39:07 PM
Maybe ..

(https://i.imgur.com/OZbmbO6.gif)
4ever hacked account
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2017, 09:22:09 PM
Oh, no! 

https://twitter.com/JayBilas/status/947628275802636289
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 31, 2017, 09:41:47 PM
Oh, no! 

https://twitter.com/JayBilas/status/947628275802636289
Bilas been reading scoop too often!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2017, 10:04:59 PM
Now we know what kind of meat they serve at Arby's....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 01, 2018, 11:13:59 AM
I'm waiting for Naf Naf to open. Gonna get a rice bowl with steak. Probably a few falafel balls on the side too (nh).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 02, 2018, 08:04:57 PM
Just watched the Badgers beat IU. After the game, the players locked arms and sang a song.  I don't recall them doing that after our game????   :D :o :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 02, 2018, 08:08:09 PM
Yeah man, dey actually belted out “What Would You Do If Jesus Came to Your House Tonight” and “Save Room in the Lifeboat for Me.”’ Hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 02, 2018, 08:09:12 PM
I'm waiting for Naf Naf to open. Gonna get a rice bowl with steak. Probably a few falafel balls on the side too (nch).
FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 02, 2018, 08:38:55 PM
Just watched the Badgers beat IU. After the game, the players locked arms and sang a song.  I don't recall them doing that after our game????   :D :o :)

Showtunes? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 03, 2018, 05:38:07 PM
Taco Bell's soon to be released nacho fries:  yea or nay? 

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/03/taco-bell-is-launching-nacho-fries-in-bid-to-win-the-dollar-menu-war.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 05, 2018, 10:03:26 PM
Scoopers stop posting when we hit page 77?

The end is near....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 06, 2018, 02:19:33 PM
Scoopers stop posting when we hit page 77?

The end is near....
Hey, after the one day attempt to migrate to a new server by Scoop we are still im withdrawal schock. Baby steps!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 06, 2018, 02:25:43 PM
Hey, after the one day attempt to migrate to a new server by Scoop we are still im withdrawal schock. Baby steps!

Yeah, going cold turkey like that was kinda nasty. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 06, 2018, 06:42:32 PM
In 40 pages, people will look back on page 77 as the best page in this thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 06, 2018, 06:49:44 PM
Ah, 77

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 06, 2018, 10:17:35 PM
Ah, 77
Butch took us to paradise, hey? Watched those games when I was 16.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 06, 2018, 10:22:03 PM
History repeats itself. Markus mother is from PR. PR's Olympic team wants Markus and supposedly he has said yes. I call NCAA champions March 2019!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 06, 2018, 10:52:21 PM
Butch took us to paradise, hey? Watched those games when I was 16.

I was 14...and lucky enough to be in Atlanta.  I vowed to go again if we ever got back.  I made it in ‘03 and am hoping to see another...ideally more like ‘77 next time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 07, 2018, 12:06:31 PM
Here’s hopin’ ya live long enough, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 07, 2018, 03:03:11 PM
Here’s hopin’ ya live long enough, hey?

Yeah, that's the plan. 

But if it doesn't work out that way, I still might attend with Al.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 11, 2018, 01:10:04 PM
These new urinal anti-splash matts with the spikes?  Great invention.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cBO4YNTEL._SY445_.jpg)

Yeah Science!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 11, 2018, 01:46:41 PM
Pissed on one at Bacchus the other day.  Superb indeed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 11, 2018, 02:03:12 PM
These new urinal anti-splash matts with the spikes?  Great invention.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cBO4YNTEL._SY445_.jpg)

Yeah Science!
Do they have them with Becky logo?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on January 11, 2018, 02:07:49 PM
These new urinal anti-splash matts with the spikes?  Great invention.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cBO4YNTEL._SY445_.jpg)

Yeah Science!


My employer is still using the same ole pink pucks that have been used for decades.  They gotta get with the times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 11, 2018, 02:40:13 PM

My employer is still using the same ole pink pucks that have been used for decades.  They gotta get with the times.

Sounds like a Suggestion Box item to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 11, 2018, 03:04:33 PM
Best invention since the Chia Pet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 11, 2018, 03:08:15 PM
Best invention since the Chia Pet.

My kids gave me a Chia Pet for Christmas.  It's better than a urinal mat (or urinal puck).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 11, 2018, 03:24:49 PM
Coulda used a few wit Crean?s pic on da spikes as Xmas gifts, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on January 11, 2018, 03:47:17 PM
Dude shoulda stopped after what must have been dozens of successful heists of Arby's beef & cheddars -- those gems are easier to pack around the nads

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/man-caught-with-full-rack-of-ribs-in-his-pants-police-say (http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/man-caught-with-full-rack-of-ribs-in-his-pants-police-say)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 11, 2018, 05:20:26 PM
Dude shoulda stopped after what must have been dozens of successful heists of Arby's beef & cheddars -- those gems are easier to pack around the nads

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/man-caught-with-full-rack-of-ribs-in-his-pants-police-say (http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/man-caught-with-full-rack-of-ribs-in-his-pants-police-say)

That reminds me of a story from my MU roommate.  He was near Mashuda and a guy approached him .. Psst, hey buddy, want to buy some meat?

What?   The dude opens his coat, and he's got several grocery-store packets of ground beef, ready for sale, like he's a mobile butcher shop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 11, 2018, 05:22:47 PM
Sounds like a grate pik up line for a mail prostitute, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 11, 2018, 06:55:04 PM
These new urinal anti-splash matts with the spikes?  Great invention.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cBO4YNTEL._SY445_.jpg)

Yeah Science!

Of course you post this three weeks after I ordered a new box of urinal screens.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2018, 12:47:13 PM
Of course you post this three weeks after I ordered a new box of urinal screens.

Never order anything as important as this unless you get free returns....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 16, 2018, 12:57:46 PM
Of course you post this three weeks after I ordered a new box of urinal screens.

looks kinda like a catchers cup, but i wouldn't advocate anyone trying it-yeow-tchie!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 16, 2018, 07:46:02 PM
I was at Ward's this weekend and they had these. Fantastic product.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2018, 12:37:16 PM
looks kinda like a catchers cup, but i wouldn't advocate anyone trying it-yeow-tchie!!

I dunno.  If the bristles are soft enough, you might get a nice massage....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 18, 2018, 12:50:35 PM
I can't tell if the urinal pad conversation is all in teal or if these are really a new introduction in WI.  If it's the latter, I wonder what else y'all are missing out on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 18, 2018, 01:07:19 PM
I can't tell if the urinal pad conversation is all in teal or if these are really a new introduction in WI.  If it's the latter, I wonder what else y'all are missing out on.

Wisconsin has come a long way since the days of melting the ice in the Lanche's urinal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 18, 2018, 02:01:13 PM
Wisconsin has come a long way since the days of melting the ice in the Lanche's urinal.

Still available at Murphy's, ironically enough at the Murphys on 16th and Wells, and Murphys Bleachers in Chicago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 18, 2018, 03:20:55 PM
Wisconsin has come a long way since the days of melting the ice in the Lanche's urinal.

that's an old trick to cover the stink although some always think it's because the ice machine is too productive
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 18, 2018, 03:24:03 PM
I was at Ward's this weekend and they had these. Fantastic product.

rare, medium or well done?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on January 18, 2018, 04:09:53 PM
My honeycrisp apple was a delicious afternoon snack.

Delicious apples are not delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 18, 2018, 07:17:31 PM
I'ma just gonna leave this here:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/terripous/poop-knife-reddit
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 18, 2018, 07:42:55 PM
I'ma just gonna leave this here:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/terripous/poop-knife-reddit

so this is such a common occurrence for the terri pous(the author) family? maybe it's a sign they need more fiber OR a couple beef n double cheddars or something.  larry the cable guy used to joke after dropping a deucer, his pants fit better-maybe he got it from hangin out with the pous family for a weekend
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 18, 2018, 08:39:02 PM
I'ma just gonna leave this here:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/terripous/poop-knife-reddit

These people. Spend the coin on Kohler toilets.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on January 18, 2018, 09:03:56 PM
These people. Spend the coin on Kohler toilets.

If dad won't splurge on two more rusty poop knives, he's not spending good money on Kohler.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 18, 2018, 09:06:03 PM
I'ma just gonna leave this here:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/terripous/poop-knife-reddit

Now I'm going to have to invent the lazer poop knife!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 18, 2018, 09:26:50 PM
Now I'm going to have to invent the lazer poop knife!

Isn't that just a poop laser? Poop lightsaber?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 18, 2018, 09:37:04 PM
Isn't that just a poop laser? Poop lightsaber?
'lightstooler'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2018, 09:52:29 PM
Proton beam fecal bisector.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 19, 2018, 12:44:11 AM
So I have to ask now....does anyone here have a poop knife? I can honestly say that I've never taken a dump that was so gargantuan that I needed to cut it in half. Did not know a human could produce logs that size
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 19, 2018, 08:33:41 AM
Well I guess not coming back to this thread while eating. Did the family only ate at Arby's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 19, 2018, 08:38:50 AM
Well I guess not coming back to this thread while eating. Did the family only ate at Arby's?

Any Arby’s in your neck of the woods?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2018, 08:55:25 AM
So I have to ask now....does anyone here have a poop knife? I can honestly say that I've never taken a dump that was so gargantuan that I needed to cut it in half. Did not know a human could produce logs that size

If mine started to approach the size where I'd have to consider a knife, I'd just go to Chipotle for a couple burritos....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 19, 2018, 09:00:18 AM
Any Arby’s in your neck of the woods?
Think they all closed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 19, 2018, 03:19:54 PM
A recent impulse purchase:  Kroger's Prime Rib and Horseradish Potato Chips.  Holy crap.  Life changing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 19, 2018, 03:37:55 PM
A recent impulse purchase:  Kroger's Prime Rib and Horseradish Potato Chips.  Holy crap.  Life changing.

Man, that sounds like it would pair well with arbys sauce as a dipping substance.

We should probably have a separate threads on dips.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 19, 2018, 03:39:41 PM
We should probably have a separate threads on dips.

We have enough Bucky threads.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 19, 2018, 03:43:29 PM
We have enough Bucky threads.

Early nomination for funniest post of 2018.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 19, 2018, 04:16:11 PM
Ho lotta methane goin' on, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2018, 07:03:30 PM
Other than the oft-touted Sonoran Salsa...what are people’s favorites?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 19, 2018, 07:29:30 PM
We can get Curt’s salsa here. Guy started selling it at a gas station in Star Prairie. Jim Kowalski (kowalski’s market) had a Cabin near by.  Now Curt’s is in probably 100 stores in the area. It’s pretty good stuff.

Dunks’ Sonoran is a cut above. It always tastes fresh. Great flavors. Only downside is that it is has no preservatives, so you have to finish it in two weeks or so. Good problems to have.

Disclaimer.....I have zero financial ties to Sonoran Salsa. Dunks, first is a friend. And second, an old fashioned, small American entrepreneur who works his ass off.  Most importantly, he is HUGE Warrior fan!

Sonoran Salsa = Warrior Salsa
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 19, 2018, 08:21:45 PM
We can get Curt’s salsa here. Guy started selling it at a gas station in Star Prairie. Jim Kowalski (kowalski’s market) had a Cabin near by.  Now Curt’s is in probably 100 stores in the area. It’s pretty good stuff.

Dunks’ Sonoran is a cut above. It always tastes fresh. Great flavors. Only downside is that it is has no preservatives, so you have to finish it in two weeks or so. Good problems to have.

Disclaimer.....I have zero financial ties to Sonoran Salsa. Dunks, first is a friend. And second, an old fashioned, small American entrepreneur who works his ass off.  Most importantly, he is HUGE Warrior fan!

Sonoran Salsa = Warrior Salsa

stopped by albrechts sentry on my way home from oconomowoc this afternoon-had to make sure they were rotating the sonoran-just like tomatoes off the vine!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Fullodds on January 19, 2018, 08:58:01 PM
So I have to ask now....does anyone here have a poop knife? I can honestly say that I've never taken a dump that was so gargantuan that I needed to cut it in half. Did not know a human could produce logs that size


Use a hanger.  Gets the job done and you can throw it away!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 19, 2018, 09:28:31 PM
Best salsa is homemade. We had a veggie box share a few years back that had tons of tomatoes, peppers, and onions every week.  Mrs. Headband found a salsa recipe online because she didn't know what else to do with them. First week, salsa was great.  Next week, a bunch of tomatoes, onions, and peppers again.  Salsa was great again, but tasted completely different because we had different types of tomatoes, onions, and peppers.  This went on all summer.  Same recipe with different tomatoes, onions, and peppers every week.  Some weeks the salsa was mild, other weeks spicy, and sometimes we even got a sweet salsa. It was the summer of salsa and they were all delicious!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 19, 2018, 11:33:34 PM
Tostitos medium, all day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 20, 2018, 08:17:19 AM
Wholepaycheck's got sum grain free chips, just so y'all no, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2018, 09:09:56 AM
Wholepaycheck's got sum grain free chips, just so y'all no, hey?

Aren’t they changing the name to Whole Oligopoly? Just rolls off the tongue....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 20, 2018, 11:10:32 PM
Misbehaving here in old San Juan last weekend of Christmas festival with Glow & Chick and my brother's Blonde Ale. Sorry 4ever grains!

Photo won't upload from iphone or computer.
Not paying my fees!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 21, 2018, 08:13:17 AM
Ax Pa why he can't come out and say "gay" on the internet, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on January 21, 2018, 09:17:47 AM
We can get Curt’s salsa here. Guy started selling it at a gas station in Star Prairie. Jim Kowalski (kowalski’s market) had a Cabin near by.  Now Curt’s is in probably 100 stores in the area. It’s pretty good stuff.

Dunks’ Sonoran is a cut above. It always tastes fresh. Great flavors. Only downside is that it is has no preservatives, so you have to finish it in two weeks or so. Good problems to have.

Disclaimer.....I have zero financial ties to Sonoran Salsa. Dunks, first is a friend. And second, an old fashioned, small American entrepreneur who works his ass off.  Most importantly, he is HUGE Warrior fan!

Sonoran Salsa = Warrior Salsa

What a Guy, thanks Chili
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on January 21, 2018, 09:27:40 AM
stopped by albrechts sentry on my way home from oconomowoc this afternoon-had to make sure they were rotating the sonoran-just like tomatoes off the vine!!
thanks Rocket, every Thursday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on January 21, 2018, 11:09:31 AM
(http://prod.shopwell.com/gladson/00073960000007_full.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 21, 2018, 05:17:54 PM
(http://prod.shopwell.com/gladson/00073960000007_full.jpg)

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2018, 12:46:31 PM
I'm calling a Secret Society meeting at a secret time in a secret location.

Any members who leak this information will be put on Double Secret Probation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 26, 2018, 02:22:04 PM
I'm calling a Secret Society meeting at a secret time in a secret location.

Any members who leak this information will be put on Double Secret Probation.
Time? Location?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 26, 2018, 02:33:38 PM
Wait, is the Secret Society different from the Underboard?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 26, 2018, 02:53:30 PM
Wait, is the Secret Society different from the Underboard?
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2018, 04:06:07 PM
Time? Location?

Yes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 26, 2018, 04:59:32 PM
Yes.
Got it good to go!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 26, 2018, 06:34:29 PM
See you there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 26, 2018, 07:59:41 PM
Wait, is the Secret Society different from the Underboard?
Oh for FFS!  I am only allowed to say this once, so here it goes....the hierarchy is:
- Rational human thought
- "real" news
- "fake" news
- Underboard
- Secret Society
- Deep state
- high school friends on Facebook

Memorize this then burn this email......we don't know each other.....we never met.....I am Mr. Jones
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 26, 2018, 09:17:45 PM
Oh for FFS!  I am only allowed to say this once, so here it goes....the hierarchy is:
- Rational human thought
- "real" news
- "fake" news
- Underboard
- Secret Society
- Deep state
- high school friends on Facebook

Memorize this then burn this email......we don't know each other.....we never met.....I am Mr. Jones

You forgot Wojo's mind games.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 26, 2018, 09:22:19 PM
You forgot Wojo's mind games.
Dammit man, that's really next level....fixed.
Oh for FFS!  I am only allowed to say this once, so here it goes....the hierarchy is:
- Rational human thought
- "real" news
- Larry Williams payoff from ND's endowment
- "fake" news
- Underboard
- Wojo's mind games
- Secret Society
- Deep state
- high school friends on Facebook

Memorize this then burn this email......we don't know each other.....we never met.....I am Mr. Jones
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on January 27, 2018, 08:33:56 AM
Time? Location?

The first Secret Society meeting was at St. Francis Brewery this past Thursday at 7:00 pm. We discussed overthrowing the government and managed to win their trivia competition in our spare time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2018, 08:40:41 AM
The first Secret Society meeting was at St. Francis Brewery this past Thursday at 7:00 pm. We discussed overthrowing the government and managed to win their trivia competition in our spare time.

That wasn't a meeting of the Secret Society; it was a screening meeting to see who we can trust. 

You sir failed miserably and are now officially on Double Secret Probation.  But only if the screening meeting of the Secret Society occurred as you described - which I can't confirm or deny, except to say you must return your Putin swimsuit calendar at the designated time and location. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 27, 2018, 08:43:32 AM
I'm calling a Secret Society meeting at a secret time in a secret location.

Any members who leak this information will be put on Double Secret Probation.

Just confirmed that Underboard will be having Sonoran Salsa - Blonde Ale summit at a secret location in Milw next Friday night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on January 27, 2018, 09:01:55 AM
That wasn't a meeting of the Secret Society; it was a screening meeting to see who we can trust. 

You sir failed miserably and are now officially on Double Secret Probation.  But only if the screening meeting of the Secret Society occurred as you described - which I can't confirm or deny, except to say you must return your Putin swimsuit calendar at the designated time and location.

Does that mean I won't be taught the new Secret Society handshake for February?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2018, 09:10:04 AM
Does that mean I won't be taught the new Secret Society handshake for February?!?

Double Secret Probation requires that you immediately report to the designated location.  Wait for 15 minutes, then order coffee.  Wait for the coffee to get cold, then sip slowly to reveal the encrypted message at the bottom of the cup.  If you sip too quickly, the message will disappear.  Decrypt the message, follow the instructions, and then wait in a fetal position for additional instructions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 27, 2018, 09:10:53 AM
I just don't have time for the Secret Society guys.  Your meeting times conflict with my Illuminati Council and Free Masons conclaves.  And if I did have time, the New World Order is offering a nice sign up bonus, so they have preference.

There's a lot of competition out there, you'll need to up your game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 27, 2018, 09:17:12 AM
So Glow and I visited Le Select in St. Bart's and I am happy to to report that the Real Chili bumper sticker we put up 5 years ago is still visible.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 27, 2018, 09:19:02 AM
The Underboard has Sonoran Salsa. Top that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 27, 2018, 09:35:34 AM
So Glow and I visited Le Select in St. Bart's and I am happy to to report that the Real Chili bumper sticker we put up 5 years ago is still visible.

The sticker survived the hurricane, stuck on the hurricane shutter.  True Midwest grit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 27, 2018, 09:36:45 AM
The Noble Fellowship of the Primary Brigade will be meeting for brunch on Sunday to discuss what should be done about the Secret Society. The usual time and place. Check your NFPB handbook to see if this week's code drink is Bloody Mary's or mimosas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 27, 2018, 11:02:49 AM
The Noble Fellowship of the Primary Brigade will be meeting for brunch on Sunday to discuss what should be done about the Secret Society. The usual time and place. Check your NFPB handbook to see if this week's code drink is Bloody Mary's or mimosas.
WTF, you should be removed from any type of secret group and banned from Scoop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 27, 2018, 12:11:56 PM
WTF, you should be removed from any type of secret group and banned from Scoop

To keep people like you off our scent is exactly why we do! No one ever expects a nefarious secret society to order mimosas.

But now we must abort!  Code Whiskey Sour Alpha Tango 45.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2018, 02:11:53 PM
The Underboard has Sonoran Salsa. Top that.

The Secret Society has Putin beefcake calendars...and we eat Real Chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on January 29, 2018, 11:00:48 AM
Actually, no. The board discourse is dominated by a handful of people who mistake opinion for fact.

The presumed "expertise" of some here on college basketball is actually amusing. 

Compensation??
I guess I missed this post somewhere along the line. It is really well written. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 29, 2018, 11:48:21 AM
I'm calling a Secret Society meeting at a secret time in a secret location.

Any members who leak this information will be put on Double Secret Probation.

Found on www.muscoop.onion
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 29, 2018, 12:36:50 PM
Found on www.muscoop.onion
Fake news link
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2018, 12:44:40 PM
Fake news link

It's so sad when someone besmirches the journalistic integrity of the Onion by posting a fake link.

How would we know what's really happening in the world without the good men and women of the Onion?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 29, 2018, 12:51:36 PM
It's so sad when someone besmirches the journalistic integrity of the Onion by posting a fake link.

How would we know what's really happening in the world without the good men and women of the Onion?
+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 29, 2018, 02:33:11 PM
Maybe I should have put in teal?

MUScoop don't know?
Dark web sites use .onion.

Check out Facebook at www.facebook.onion .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 29, 2018, 02:40:15 PM
Maybe I should have put in teal?

MUScoop don't know?
Dark web sites use .onion.

Check out Facebook at www.facebook.onion .

My browser won't access the dark web.... but if it's some sort of "dark side" of these sites, then I'm genuinely curious as to what you get if you go to www.xhamster.onion?  Logic would dictate a bunch of modestly attractive ladies with their clothes on perhaps?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 29, 2018, 04:06:14 PM
There was story on it in Rolling Stone a few years ago.
The government created it in "layers" hence .onion.  You have to know the site address or else your out-of-luck as search is impossible on how it's structured.


The Darknet: Is the Government Destroying 'the Wild West of the Internet?'
Inside the Web's secret space for drug dealers, arms traffickers, hackers and political dissidents
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-battle-for-the-dark-net-20151022
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2018, 04:46:24 PM
Maybe we should have our very own Scoop dark web, so the gubmint and other dark web users can't find us. 

Might be worth discussing at our next Secret Society meeting....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 29, 2018, 05:48:20 PM
Maybe we should have our very own Scoop dark web, so the gubmint and other dark web users can't find us. 

Might be worth discussing at our next Secret Society meeting....

Oh, you don't know?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2018, 05:52:36 PM
Oh, you don't know?

Or perhaps I'm trying to make it look like I don't know, when I really know more than you know...you know?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 29, 2018, 08:00:17 PM
Only 10% of Scoop is known...the rest is on JayBee's deep, dark server.

(https://i2.wp.com/itechhacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/deep.jpg?ssl=1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2018, 08:36:33 PM

Only 10% of Scoop is known...the rest is on JayBee's deep, dark server.


I've heard JayBee use lots of euphemisms, but "deep, dark server" is a new one....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 29, 2018, 09:17:13 PM
There was story on it in Rolling Stone a few years ago.
The government created it in "layers" hence .onion.  You have to know the site address or else your out-of-luck as search is impossible on how it's structured.


The Darknet: Is the Government Destroying 'the Wild West of the Internet?'
Inside the Web's secret space for drug dealers, arms traffickers, hackers and political dissidents
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-battle-for-the-dark-net-20151022
Tor network
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 29, 2018, 09:26:59 PM
Only 10% of Scoop is known...the rest is on JayBee's deep, dark server.

(https://i2.wp.com/itechhacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/deep.jpg?ssl=1)

Now you're just getting racist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 31, 2018, 01:19:10 PM
Tor network

I had never heard of Tor - yes, I'm kind of a luddite - but I looked it up and like the concept.  My concern would be that it might be slow.  Any experience using this?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 31, 2018, 07:39:43 PM
I had never heard of Tor - yes, I'm kind of a luddite - but I looked it up and like the concept.  My concern would be that it might be slow.  Any experience using this?
Be careful. If you do not know a lot about internet / tech. don't do it. There is a lot of stuff that goes on that is not good. Many sites won't allow to got straight to site using it, have to work around it. I used for a while but too much shady stuff and sometimes hard to use.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 04, 2018, 08:50:21 PM
Sad.

http://www.fox9.com/news/historic-giant-hat-leaves-uptown-as-arbys-restaurant-closes

(https://media.fox9.com/media.fox9.com/photo/2018/01/29/arbys_1517278403515_4868710_ver1.0_640_360.JPG)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 04, 2018, 10:04:36 PM
Sad.

http://www.fox9.com/news/historic-giant-hat-leaves-uptown-as-arbys-restaurant-closes

(https://media.fox9.com/media.fox9.com/photo/2018/01/29/arbys_1517278403515_4868710_ver1.0_640_360.JPG)

Shame. They coulda gotten a boatload of cash if they had just auctioned it off on this board.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 10, 2018, 09:47:24 AM
Which one of you is this?

(https://i.redd.it/f9a7dltwjbf01.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 10, 2018, 10:40:36 AM
If dis is happenin' in Madison, its F*ckin' four sure. After da holidays da bottled water delivery biz slows down, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 10, 2018, 10:31:06 PM
“Rest in Roast Beef” candlelight vigil for closed Arby’s in Minneapolis.

http://m.startribune.com/hundreds-of-arby-s-fans-plan-to-gather-for-vigil-in-uptown/473631313/

https://www.google.com/amp/minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/02/09/uptown-arbys-sign-vigil/amp/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2018, 12:41:07 PM
Not big on Girl Scout cookies, but I would probably buy some from Jennifer Garner....

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/entertainment/jennifer-garner-girl-scout-cookies/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2018, 06:08:46 PM
Amy Schumer married a chef.  There just has to be a good joke in there somewhere....

http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/15/entertainment/amy-schumer-married-chris-fischer/?iid=ob_lockedrail_longstory_pool
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 15, 2018, 07:31:51 PM
Amy Schumer married a chef.  There just has to be a good joke in there somewhere....

http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/15/entertainment/amy-schumer-married-chris-fischer/?iid=ob_lockedrail_longstory_pool

How so?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 15, 2018, 07:50:25 PM
God's blessing upon them both and their union. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2018, 09:07:45 PM
How so?

Ever heard her doing standup? She regularly makes jokes about her weight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 16, 2018, 08:06:41 AM
Ever heard her doing standup? She regularly makes jokes about her weight.

Yes I have, and her weight jokes are mostly about the unrealistic standards she has had to deal with.


But to your point, she is certainly obese.  I mean, she looks disgusting in her wedding pictures.

(http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/schumer-wpics/amy-schumer-wedding-photos-chris-fischer-07.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 16, 2018, 08:56:10 AM
Ma Scoop wit da sarcasm. U go girl, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 16, 2018, 09:27:35 AM
But to your point, she is certainly obese.  I mean, she looks disgusting in her wedding pictures.

 ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2018, 01:07:18 PM
Yes I have, and her weight jokes are mostly about the unrealistic standards she has had to deal with.


But to your point, she is certainly obese.  I mean, she looks disgusting in her wedding pictures.




And I always thought she was kinda hot. Thanks for setting me straight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BM1090 on February 16, 2018, 02:23:44 PM
?-(

I think she was being sarcastic. And I don't think she's obese by any stretch, but don't find her attractive at all either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 16, 2018, 03:05:42 PM
But to your point, she is certainly obese.  I mean, she looks disgusting in her wedding pictures.

Amy Schumer has a very deceiving look to her... I would not characterize her as obese.  Overweight, perhaps.  Hell, 100 years ago, she'd probably be considered ideal; too bad she can't be today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 16, 2018, 03:23:34 PM
Amy Schumer has a very deceiving look to her... I would not characterize her as obese.  Overweight, perhaps.  Hell, 100 years ago, she'd probably be considered ideal; too bad she can't be today.

Of course she is not obese. I didn't think teal was necessary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2018, 04:27:22 PM
Of course she is not obese. I didn't think teal was necessary.

It wasn't necessary.

I was also being sarcastic when I "thanked" you for setting me straight, but I was totally serious when I said I thought she looked hot.

She also shows a very healthy sense of humor about her weight, which is why I think she would be the first to admit that her marriage to a chef is great material for a joke.

Edit: She even made a pregnancy joke when she posted her wedding photo on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BfObw-flAqN/?hl=en&taken-by=amyschumer 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2018, 11:11:54 AM
Where should we go to lunch today?

I mean, the list begins with Arbys, but what's #2.   Taco Bell is always nice.  Subway, Jimmy Johns.  Mod Pizza is under-rated.

Maybe a nice Whopper?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bad_Reporter on February 19, 2018, 11:15:00 AM
Where should we go to lunch today?

I mean, the list begins with Arbys, but what's #2.   Taco Bell is always nice.  Subway, Jimmy Johns.  Mod Pizza is under-rated.

Maybe a nice Whopper?

Wendy's?  4 for 4 deal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2018, 11:20:43 AM
I like Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich .. but it's kinda far from work and the place is often jammed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: KampusFoods on February 19, 2018, 11:29:12 AM
Where should we go to lunch today?

I mean, the list begins with Arbys, but what's #2.   Taco Bell is always nice.  Subway, Jimmy Johns.  Mod Pizza is under-rated.

Maybe a nice Whopper?

We just got a MOD Pizza across from the office. Thinking about heading over there today. What's it like?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 19, 2018, 11:38:46 AM
I like Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich .. but it's kinda far from work and the place is often jammed.

Wendy's 4 for 4 is an incredible deal. They now offer the spicy chicken wrap in the deal, it's fantastic.


However I went KFC. $5 Fill Up Box with Nashville hot chicken is hard to pass up. Also, helps to get in that 2:15 to 2:35 afternoon nap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2018, 11:38:50 AM
We just got a MOD Pizza across from the office. Thinking about heading over there today. What's it like?

It's good.  Don't get confused by their menu, where they have 20 recipes you can order.

Just pick your size, small or large .. then choose your toppings as you go down the line.  It's like Subway, only for pizzas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2018, 11:45:50 AM
I’d go with Jimmy John’s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 19, 2018, 11:48:57 AM
WQ

Wendy's 4 for 4 is an incredible deal. They now offer the spicy chicken wrap in the deal, it's fantastic.


However I went KFC. $5 Fill Up Box with Nashville hot chicken is hard to pass up. Also, helps to get in that 2:15 to 2:35 afternoon nap.

This is why there is a health crisis in the United States.

And I wouldn't buy Nashville hot chicken from KFC any more than I would buy a Chicago-style hot dog from McDonald's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 19, 2018, 11:56:52 AM
This is why there is a health crisis in the United States.

And I wouldn't buy Nashville hot chicken from KFC any more than I would buy a Chicago-style hot dog from McDonald's.

We know, you're better than everyone else.

Maybe keep the faux outrage out of the 'NM' thread, it's a bad look.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: skianth16 on February 19, 2018, 11:57:18 AM
Wendy's 4 for 4 is an incredible deal. They now offer the spicy chicken wrap in the deal, it's fantastic.


However I went KFC. $5 Fill Up Box with Nashville hot chicken is hard to pass up. Also, helps to get in that 2:15 to 2:35 afternoon nap.

I can only assume the KFC version of the Nashville hot chicken doesn't actually live up to its highly revered name. Is it decent? More importantly, is it better than Popeye's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 19, 2018, 12:02:17 PM
I can only assume the KFC version of the Nashville hot chicken doesn't actually live up to its highly revered name. Is it decent? More importantly, is it better than Popeye's?

Honestly, I don't know.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on February 19, 2018, 12:02:41 PM
I’d go with Jimmy John’s Jersey Mike's.

FIFY.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on February 19, 2018, 12:03:57 PM
FIFY.

Jersey Mike's is one of my favorites.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 19, 2018, 12:06:06 PM
Cousin's Special.  Nummy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 19, 2018, 12:23:02 PM
We know, you're better than everyone else.

Maybe keep the faux outrage out of the 'NM' thread, it's a bad look.

Wow, sorry; I didn't realize I needed the teal on this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 19, 2018, 12:40:01 PM
Wow, sorry; I didn't realize I needed the teal on this.

On the NM thread, it is cheddar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 19, 2018, 12:44:26 PM
On the NM thread, it is cheddar.

+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2018, 12:53:12 PM
On the NM thread, it is cheddar.

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 19, 2018, 01:44:23 PM
NM

Mmmm....yellow cheddar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 19, 2018, 06:31:44 PM
Superbar?

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/41e45aef61f0c354eee0565724175148/tenor.gif?itemid=9497089)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 19, 2018, 06:44:21 PM
That's why we can't have nice things. Thanks for ruining it.



Eat at Arby's
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 19, 2018, 07:09:36 PM
Not renewing my subscription over this. Oh! NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 19, 2018, 07:11:34 PM
Our future selves will look to this moment as the beginning of the end; a thread about nothing was deemed unworthy.
the Superbar is the Red Delicious of boards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2018, 07:13:34 PM
This thread clearly belongs on the main board because NM was clearly a hint to start a thread about Oluoma NnaMaka.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 19, 2018, 07:26:59 PM
Superbar?

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/41e45aef61f0c354eee0565724175148/tenor.gif?itemid=9497089)

I think we can blame Hermie.  The post was deleted as it should have been.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu03eng on February 19, 2018, 07:39:54 PM
So I've never read this thread, can someone sum up?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 19, 2018, 07:42:04 PM
So I've never read this thread, can someone sum up?

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 19, 2018, 07:44:17 PM
So I've never read this thread, can someone sum up?

Arby's cures cancer, solves for world peace, and is a remedy for male AND female pattern baldness.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2018, 08:18:30 PM
Arby's cures cancer, solves for world peace, and is a remedy for male AND female pattern baldness.

No it's not.  But it does make you forget all that stuff and focus on that somewhat uncomfortable dull ache in your gut.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 19, 2018, 08:18:51 PM
I’m sorry... but waiting for 83 pages to move the thread?!?   Unless the mods are turning over a new leaf, this is a highly questionable move.

Seriously, Chico’s keeps coming back with new avatars, and we all know the IP detection tools are included with Scoop, yet the slowest whistle ever comes down on the epic 83-page NM thread?

Now I know how Louisville feels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2018, 08:23:48 PM
Arby's cures cancer, solves for world peace, and is a remedy for male AND female pattern baldness.

And Red Delicious apples aren’t delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 19, 2018, 08:34:19 PM
And Red Delicious apples aren’t delicious.

They aren't even food
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 19, 2018, 08:35:54 PM
Just finished my first batch of oak barrel aged manhattans. Nummy. Pairs well with Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2018, 08:52:45 PM
Just finished my first batch of oak barrel aged manhattans. Nummy. Pairs well with Arby's.

Red Delicious for dessert? 😮
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 19, 2018, 08:55:53 PM
No it's not.  But it does make you forget all that stuff and focus on that somewhat uncomfortable dull ache in your gut.

You are describing all the happiness some of us can muster in these never ending hours of agony.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on February 19, 2018, 09:02:05 PM
Just finished my first batch of oak barrel aged manhattans. Nummy. Pairs well with Arby's.

Please tell me more. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 19, 2018, 09:14:01 PM
Please tell me more.

Turned out to be pretty straight forward. Bought a high quality barrel, with a level 3 char.  Used a not-fancy bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange bitters....for fun added a small amount of Patron Cafe for coffee notes and some Grand Marnier for a deeper orange note.  Barrel is 5 liters, so it oaks and mellows pretty quick...in about two weeks.

The Lake Elmo Inn specializes in barrel aged Manhattans. Just awesome.  Gotta say, my first batch was on par. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on February 19, 2018, 09:17:32 PM
Good for you, chick!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on February 19, 2018, 10:50:00 PM
This is bull.

Moving this thread now? This is a classic thread.

The Mods have gotten a bit to full of themselves. This is a death sentence for the NM thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on February 19, 2018, 10:51:42 PM
Arby's cures cancer, solves for world peace, and is a remedy for male AND female pattern baldness.

What happens if we have a shortage of Beef N' Cheddars?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2018, 11:46:33 PM
This is bull.

Moving this thread now? This is a classic thread.

The Mods have gotten a bit to full of themselves. This is a death sentence for the NM thread.

All the more reason to keep fighting the good fight to keep this thing going!!!

Winston Churchill’s words still ring true today:

we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 20, 2018, 12:12:17 AM
No it's not.  But it does make you forget all that stuff and focus on that somewhat uncomfortable dull ache in your gut.

Two out of three then, but I will throw in ED.  Forget the four hour warning, but when taken with some potato cakes dabbed with Horsey Sauce, it is a six hour Super Arby's side effect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 20, 2018, 08:19:03 AM
What happens if we have a shortage of Beef N' Cheddars?

I would think hope the Big A is a bit more sophisticated than KFC's Euro branch.

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/embed/p05ypx32/43110910

There's something strangely satisfying in listening to someone with a British accent complain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on February 20, 2018, 08:28:33 AM
Now we have to add the Trading Post to our daily reading??? 

Nevermind.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 20, 2018, 08:28:42 AM
I've got a sheet of Arby's coupons up for trade .

(http://couponscodesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Arbys-combo-coupons-and-codes-sheet-2015-2.jpg)

Valid at the Muskego location.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 20, 2018, 08:34:11 AM
I've got a sheet of Arby's coupons up for trade .

Valid at the Muskego location.

Holy mother of god, I go to the Muskego Arbys all the time.  Do you work there?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 20, 2018, 08:38:19 AM
Well played, Topper.

(https://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/Your+move+chuck_5a7e2b_4887715.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 20, 2018, 08:49:52 AM
Holy mother of god, I go to the Muskego Arbys all the time.  Do you work there?

Not yet, I was shortlisted for a shift manager position last October. Just waiting for that phone call.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2018, 08:51:44 AM
NEVER list something on the Trading Post without including the asking price!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on February 20, 2018, 09:05:04 AM
I've got a sheet of Arby's coupons up for trade .

Valid at the Muskego location.

Those expired in 2015.  Scam artist here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 20, 2018, 09:22:18 AM
This may be the best troll so far
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 20, 2018, 09:26:06 AM
Seriously?  Who keeps a sheet of Arby's coupons around for 3 years?

https://www.youtube.com/v/0vvVDCAoLIk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 20, 2018, 09:37:06 AM
They're still good to me damnit!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2018, 09:39:29 AM
Selling one Red Delicious apple.

$50 obo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on February 20, 2018, 09:59:31 AM
Can we re-name this thread "Where's NM"?  Weekly banishment to a new board. 
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.ktgqevOZWUWV5gVHzXFlNAHaHa%26pid%3D15.1&f=1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2018, 11:37:21 AM
Can we re-name this thread "Where's NM"?  Weekly banishment to a new board. 
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.ktgqevOZWUWV5gVHzXFlNAHaHa%26pid%3D15.1&f=1)

Well, now that we’ve located Sacar....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on February 20, 2018, 12:03:09 PM
Up until 10 minutes ago i would've told you that Ben Steele had been doing a fantastic job covering #MUBB.  However, scrolling my tweeter feed he has a dark past that has crossed a Scoop line

https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/965996602862252032 (https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/965996602862252032)

There's no room for followers of the Colonel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 20, 2018, 01:03:59 PM
Up until 10 minutes ago i would've told you that Ben Steele had been doing a fantastic job covering #MUBB.  However, scrolling my tweeter feed he has a dark past that has crossed a Scoop line

https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/965996602862252032 (https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/965996602862252032)

There's no room for followers of the Colonel.

BUT HE WAS JUST A KID!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2018, 01:42:24 PM
BUT HE WAS JUST A KID!

Yeah, between the raging hormones and those annoying algebra tests, the poor guy probably didn't even know where he was half the time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUCam on February 20, 2018, 05:15:52 PM
Is this the thread where one would come to discuss the great Pig War?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2018, 08:18:51 PM
Abso-freakin-lutely!

$50 obo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 20, 2018, 08:44:34 PM
No it's not.  But it does make you forget all that stuff and focus on that somewhat uncomfortable dull ache in your gut.

Poop inspired toys hit the market...

https://www.yahoo.com/news/toy-makers-turn-toilet-poop-234551047.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2018, 09:04:10 PM
Poop inspired toys hit the market...

https://www.yahoo.com/news/toy-makers-turn-toilet-poop-234551047.html

Parents will love it when their kids have so much fun that they start throwing their real poop in the air. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 20, 2018, 09:35:11 PM
Seriously?  Who keeps a sheet of Arby's coupons around for 3 years?
The other day I found a Jack in the Box coupon for  a free Jumbo Jack.  There is a 2012 copyright on it but no expiration date.

Jackpot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 21, 2018, 07:54:20 AM
I once got 13 corn dogs in a box of 12.  #Kingoftheworld
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUCam on February 21, 2018, 10:14:15 AM
13 corn dogs in a package of 12 sounds incredible. I can't even begin to fathom the full extent of exhilaration that one must feel when coming across such a boon. I imagine it must feel as great, if not better, than stumbling across the holy grail that is a pistachio that has no shell in a bowl of pistachios (in shells).

To be clear: Shelled Pistachios < regular pistachios (in shells) < Pistachio not in a shell in a bowl of regular pistachios (in shells)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 21, 2018, 10:30:51 AM
You know .. I just got a bag of unshelled pistachios and realized the nut itself wasn't as good as .. just a peanut.  So they're off the shopping list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 21, 2018, 10:31:46 AM
13 corn dogs in a package of 12 sounds incredible. I can't even begin to fathom the full extent of exhilaration that one must feel when coming across such a boon. I imagine it must feel as great, if not better, than stumbling across the holy grail that is a pistachio that has no shell in a bowl of pistachios (in shells).

To be clear: Shelled Pistachios < regular pistachios (in shells) < Pistachio not in a shell in a bowl of regular pistachios (in shells)

Whenever I see a bowl of regular pistachios (in shells), I always un-shell one of them, pop it into my mouth to enjoy its salty goodness, and then spit it back into the bowl and mix them up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 21, 2018, 02:38:53 PM
Whenever I see a bowl of regular pistachios (in shells), I always un-shell one of them, pop it into my mouth to enjoy its salty goodness, and then spit it back into the bowl and mix them up.

This is why I hide my Costco-size bag of pistachios in a locked file cabinet at work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 21, 2018, 02:50:58 PM
You know .. I just got a bag of unshelled pistachios and realized the nut itself wasn't as good as .. just a peanut.  So they're off the shopping list.
Arby's has ruined your tastebuds
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2018, 05:41:18 PM
NM

Asking $50 shipped.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 21, 2018, 05:47:41 PM
NM

Asking $50 shipped.

Does this include the toilet seat donation?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2018, 07:32:42 PM
Does this include the toilet seat donation?

Absolutely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 22, 2018, 07:43:20 AM
Arby's has ruined your tastebuds

I should hope so.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2018, 08:56:55 AM
I should hope so.

Selling used tastebuds.

$50 obo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 23, 2018, 10:33:32 AM
Next up on the Arby's We Have The Meats menu

(https://theawesomer.com/photos/2010/05/051710_Canned_Unicorn_Meat_t.jpg)

Horsey sauce being the obvious condiment choice
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 23, 2018, 10:36:14 AM
Horsey sauce being the obvious condiment choice

Tid-dit-boom.  Tip your waitresses.

Hey, about horseradish .. am I the only one, or sometimes, upon eating it, does it feel like someone stuck a fork up your nose and is scratching your brain?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2018, 12:28:46 PM
Tid-dit-boom.  Tip your waitresses.

Hey, about horseradish .. am I the only one, or sometimes, upon eating it, does it feel like someone stuck a fork up your nose and is scratching your brain?

You are NOT the only one.

Wasabi does that to me too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 23, 2018, 12:36:07 PM
Tid-dit-boom.  Tip your waitresses.

Hey, about horseradish .. am I the only one, or sometimes, upon eating it, does it feel like someone stuck a fork up your nose and is scratching your brain?

Kinda related:

Anyone else here experience what most call "brain freeze" in their chest?  All my life, I've heard people talk about brain freeze when they eat/drink cold things, and I  never understood it.  When I eat/drink cold things, I get a piercing pain in my chest that I assume is similar.  I've googled it, and apparently I'm not alone, but am a minority.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 23, 2018, 01:14:11 PM
Hey, about horseradish .. am I the only one, or sometimes, upon eating it, does it feel like someone stuck a fork up your nose and is scratching your brain?
Absolutely.  Weirdly, if I chew with my mouth open the flame-thrower-in-the-nasal-cavity  sensation is dramatically reduced. 

Also, I look extremely refined and sophisticated when I do this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2018, 02:32:28 PM
Absolutely.  Weirdly, if I chew with my mouth open the flame-thrower-in-the-nasal-cavity  sensation is dramatically reduced. 

Also, I look extremely refined and sophisticated when I do this.

Isn’t that the typical way of chewing at Arby’s?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2018, 11:21:50 PM
Up until 10 minutes ago i would've told you that Ben Steele had been doing a fantastic job covering #MUBB.  However, scrolling my tweeter feed he has a dark past that has crossed a Scoop line

https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/965996602862252032 (https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/965996602862252032)

There's no room for followers of the Colonel.

Gotta admit the Colonel's ad team was on its game in the UK:

http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/23/news/kfc-apology-ad-shortage-chicken/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 25, 2018, 09:02:17 PM
Bad news, back to work tomorrow.

Good news, back to Arby's for lunch tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 01, 2018, 12:41:02 AM
Kinda related:

Anyone else here experience what most call "brain freeze" in their chest?  All my life, I've heard people talk about brain freeze when they eat/drink cold things, and I  never understood it.  When I eat/drink cold things, I get a piercing pain in my chest that I assume is similar.  I've googled it, and apparently I'm not alone, but am a minority.

Im the same way. Never got a brain freeze in my life but have always gotten the chest freeze. Never realized I was in the minority for that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2018, 12:00:30 PM
The next time one of you is suffering from "chest freeze," perhaps you could ask J.R. Smith to throw a bowl of soup at you....

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22624251/cleveland-cavaliers-jr-smith-earned-suspension-throwing-bowl-soup-assistant-coach-damon-jones

You just can't make stuff like that up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 02, 2018, 03:21:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/uvQcUqJd_TQ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 02, 2018, 03:42:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/uvQcUqJd_TQ

I am going to have to report this to the moderator.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2018, 03:58:49 PM
I am going to have to report this to the moderator.

Definitely worthy of the banhammer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 04, 2018, 08:53:28 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMgeIxeWgAE3Uno.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 04, 2018, 10:05:38 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMgeIxeWgAE3Uno.png)


No pics?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 04, 2018, 10:10:36 PM


(https://media.giphy.com/media/jWjbB9QxtFnMs/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 07, 2018, 05:41:14 PM
And speaking of scary stuff like Red Delicious [sic] apples....

http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/07/technology/alexa-laughing/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 08, 2018, 08:08:20 AM
Poptarts are the Arbys of breakfast food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 08, 2018, 09:45:27 AM
Poptarts are the Arbys of breakfast food.

With or without frosting [sic]?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 09, 2018, 08:29:18 AM
With or without frosting [sic]?

Without frosting? Is that some sort of new health food?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 09, 2018, 08:39:27 AM
Anyone else notice the Arby's commercials during the game last night?

They know their audience!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 09, 2018, 11:40:35 AM
Anyone else have this product?

http://a.co/8V6E71j

Please don't use Scoop from the shower.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 09, 2018, 11:42:30 AM
Anyone else notice the Arby's commercials during the game last night?

They know their audience!

They claim to have the meats. Can anybody here confirm?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 10, 2018, 07:48:08 AM
You know what sticks in my craw?  Arby's.  Because of course.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 10, 2018, 08:26:03 AM
Anyone else have this product?

http://a.co/8V6E71j

Please don't use Scoop from the shower.

Not yet.

I find great promise in this invention. Nothing quite helps the Arby's sweats like a 85 degree shower. Now I can binge watch episodes of 'According to Jim' while I work out the sweats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 10, 2018, 09:20:58 AM
You know what sticks in my craw?  Arby's.  Because of course.

The key is getting plenty of liquids.  Figure how much you drink with most foods, then triple that and you should be good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 10, 2018, 10:01:50 AM
Finish this sentence:  "So a woman rides into a bar on a horse...."

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/10/us/miami-beach-horse-on-dance-floor-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 10, 2018, 11:00:10 AM
...lookin' four a stud, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on March 10, 2018, 12:28:42 PM
They claim to have the meats. Can anybody here confirm?

Confirmed — first Arby’s sandwich in about 25 years — beef and cheddar — beautiful mix of bliss and regret.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2018, 01:00:39 PM
...lookin' four a stud, aina?

So, this is why you came transacting to the Trading Post?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 12, 2018, 09:08:15 AM
They claim to have the meats. Can anybody here confirm?

I can't confirm with any recent data (recent being defined as within the last month), but I can confirm that Arby's has the fishes.

Please don't think any less of me.  Traveling to Louisville with my youngest on Friday, and we arrived late.  Checked into the hotel, and both of us were hungry.  A combination of it being late, and also very few options in that part of town led us to Arby's where we both had curly fries and I had a spicy fish sandwich (it being Friday in Lent, and all).  So, I cannot confirm that Arby's in Lousiville has the meats (although I have every reason to believe that they probably do).  But, as I said, I can confirm that they have the fishes (and the curly fries).

P.S. - the fish sandwich was pretty tasty...but, of course it was... it was Arby's, after all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2018, 12:24:00 PM
I can't confirm with any recent data (recent being defined as within the last month), but I can confirm that Arby's has the fishes.

Please don't think any less of me.  Traveling to Louisville with my youngest on Friday, and we arrived late.  Checked into the hotel, and both of us were hungry.  A combination of it being late, and also very few options in that part of town led us to Arby's where we both had curly fries and I had a spicy fish sandwich (it being Friday in Lent, and all).  So, I cannot confirm that Arby's in Lousiville has the meats (although I have every reason to believe that they probably do).  But, as I said, I can confirm that they have the fishes (and the curly fries).

P.S. - the fish sandwich was pretty tasty...but, of course it was... it was Arby's, after all.

Although the US Conference of Catholic Bishops disagrees, many vegetarians (and others) consider fish a meat because it is the flesh of an animal.

So...apparently Arby's in Louisville has the meats! 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 12, 2018, 01:50:51 PM
Not to ruin Arby's for anyone, but a good friend of mine used to work at one. To this day he refuses to eat at another Arby's just because of the stuff he saw while he was working there. He never has gone into detail about it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2018, 06:09:07 PM
Not to ruin Arby's for anyone, but a good friend of mine used to work at one. To this day he refuses to eat at another Arby's just because of the stuff he saw while he was working there. He never has gone into detail about it.

I'm pretty sure most people who have worked in fast food would say the same about their employers' restaurants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on March 13, 2018, 12:11:11 PM
In a general sense, if the floors are clean you should be fine. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 13, 2018, 01:35:56 PM
Anyone else have this product?

http://a.co/8V6E71j

Please don't use Scoop from the shower.

I Scoop from the tub.  Is that ok?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 13, 2018, 02:47:44 PM
I'm pretty sure most people who have worked in fast food would say the same about their employers' restaurants.

I had the opposite experience.  I worked at McDonald's one of my high school summers.  Generally speaking, it was very clean and I never saw anything that I thought was gross.  I'm not suggesting that it's healthy, or anything, but everything was done by the book.  Cleanliness, "quality" ingredients (an admittedly relative term), refrigeration, product rotation, etc. were all very good.

I'm sure it varies by location, but nothing I saw working there turned me off McD's (or other fast food) for life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on March 13, 2018, 02:50:15 PM
Back at the AL!?

Sweet! This makes me happy!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 13, 2018, 02:54:20 PM
It's back...!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on March 13, 2018, 03:01:01 PM
I Scoop from the tub.  Is that ok?

Depends. A tub of what?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on March 13, 2018, 03:01:53 PM
So, speaking of Arby's.

This past weekend I was doing one of those 'old guy' medical tests.  And Friday night was 'prep' night.  I was amused that Arby's commercials kept running.  Somehow found it amusing while I drank my gallon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on March 13, 2018, 03:51:46 PM
So, speaking of Arby's.

This past weekend I was doing one of those 'old guy' medical tests.  And Friday night was 'prep' night.  I was amused that Arby's commercials kept running.  Somehow found it amusing while I drank my gallon.

The prep is so much worse than the test itself. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on March 13, 2018, 03:55:56 PM
The prep is so much worse than the test itself.

Yep.  Told my anesthesiologist that I didn't want to 'be here'.  His response, 'no problem'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sheriff on March 13, 2018, 04:04:37 PM
Yep.  Told my anesthesiologist that I didn't want to 'be here'.  His response, 'no problem'.

And an anesthesiologist who works on a Saturday.  Rare breed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2018, 04:42:06 PM
Back at the AL!?

Sweet! This makes me happy!

Epic! Kudos to all the scoopers who managed to sustain this critical thread during its exile to Elba.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on March 13, 2018, 05:14:00 PM
NM.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 13, 2018, 05:20:01 PM
And an anesthesiologist who works on a Saturday.  Rare breed.

nah, just charged double.  F'ing glow's Medicare will take care of it, doe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 13, 2018, 05:28:25 PM
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/weXG/arbys-kings-hawaiian-fish-deluxe-new-states?autoplay=1 (https://www.ispot.tv/ad/weXG/arbys-kings-hawaiian-fish-deluxe-new-states?autoplay=1)

perhaps the best arby's commercial yet.

(someone embed this that is smarter than ZFB.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2018, 05:43:14 PM
NM.

Thanks for getting us back on track...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 13, 2018, 06:01:38 PM
Not to ruin Arby's for anyone, but a good friend of mine used to work at one. To this day he refuses to eat at another Arby's just because of the stuff he saw while he was working there. He never has gone into detail about it.

Never worked at a fast food place.

But if you ever stop by the Giggles Campfire Grill stand at the Minnesota State Fair....ask who made the Walleye Cakes before ordering one.....If they say Bob, order something else
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 13, 2018, 06:05:20 PM
The prep is so much worse than the test itself.

Haven't y'all heard of Cologuard?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 13, 2018, 06:12:23 PM
Depends. A tub of what?

Turkish Bath for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 13, 2018, 06:19:09 PM
So, speaking of Arby's.

This past weekend I was doing one of those 'old guy' medical tests.  And Friday night was 'prep' night.  I was amused that Arby's commercials kept running.  Somehow found it amusing while I drank my gallon.


Sew, how did everythin' cum out, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2018, 06:25:14 PM
Turkish Bath for me.

Rub-a-dub-dub...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 13, 2018, 08:01:04 PM
That test is over rated. Easy prep, got caught up on Scoop. Knocked me out. Over before I knew it.  And a hot nurse to boot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2018, 09:51:36 PM
This colonoscopy talk reminded me of an exhibit that visited town a few years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJjtE9_f5w8
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 14, 2018, 08:54:27 AM
This colonoscopy talk reminded me of an exhibit that visited town a few years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJjtE9_f5w8

That's some beautiful camerawork.  If that ever comes to Lake County, IL, I'mma gonna go rent a hamster outfit.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 14, 2018, 09:02:59 AM
That's some beautiful camerawork.  If that ever comes to Lake County, IL, I'mma gonna go rent a hamster outfit.



(https://media.giphy.com/media/l2SpKOH4pbKLEkwiA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 14, 2018, 09:07:41 AM
That's some beautiful camerawork.  If that ever comes to Lake County, IL, I'mma gonna go rent a hamster outfit.

It came to Rochester several years back, and they had people lining up to get inside. Didn't see any hamsters though....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 14, 2018, 09:16:29 AM
It came to Rochester several years back, and they had people lining up to get inside. Didn't see any hamsters though....

Turds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 14, 2018, 09:19:18 AM
Turds.

Actually, they went in as beef 'n cheddars....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 15, 2018, 12:25:12 PM
Actually, they went in as beef 'n cheddars....

How did they come out?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2018, 12:37:19 PM
How did they come out?

Turds.

Just glad they didn't go in as bean burritos....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 15, 2018, 12:42:04 PM
That test is over rated. Easy prep, got caught up on Scoop. Knocked me out. Over before I knew it.  And a hot nurse to boot.

Male errr female or a little of both Der Eyn’er?   

Prep ain’t so bad, everyone one needs an occasional overhaul.  Just set up the roto rooter first thing in the morning and have yer beef n cheddars waiting for ya when ya get home...make that a couple of doubles😁
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 15, 2018, 12:45:49 PM
Fairly effective weight loss program too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 15, 2018, 01:05:17 PM
Fairly effective weight loss program too.

Not noticing it on Glow just yet.

You must have been one of those guys who have "20 pounds of toxic sludge" in your colon like those radio commercials claim.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on March 15, 2018, 02:08:43 PM
Not noticing it on Glow just yet.

You must have been one of those guys who have "20 pounds of toxic sludge" in your colon like those radio commercials claim.

Good work, and you did not even soften it by going teal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2018, 05:03:43 PM
Not noticing it on Glow just yet.

You must have been one of those guys who have "20 pounds of toxic sludge" in your colon like those radio commercials claim.

Pretty sure that would make Washington DC the best place on the planet to open up a colonoscopy clinic.  Except we'd probably have a whole lot of emaciated government officials walking around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 15, 2018, 05:14:04 PM
Pretty sure that would make Washington DC the best place on the planet to open up a colonoscopy clinic.  Except we'd probably have a whole lot of emaciated government officials walking around.

Waiting for the downside....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2018, 05:56:16 PM
Waiting for the downside....

Now that you mention it, I can't think of one...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: SaintPaulWarrior on March 15, 2018, 06:01:39 PM
Never worked at a fast food place.

But if you ever stop by the Giggles Campfire Grill stand at the Minnesota State Fair....ask who made the Walleye Cakes before ordering one.....If they say Bob, order something else

Wait, Wait, WHAT??????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 15, 2018, 07:33:04 PM
Wait, Wait, WHAT??????

I see you are familiar. Is Giggle's stand still around at the state fair? Last I heard Giggles had run into some legal trouble.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 15, 2018, 08:47:09 PM
That test is over rated. Easy prep, got caught up on Scoop. Knocked me out. Over before I knew it.  And a hot nurse to boot.
Have had three. The Dr. is a friend and lives two houses away from. The worst, he puts me to sleep then trolls me, when I wakeup he and my wife are there just laughing at me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on March 15, 2018, 08:52:57 PM
Ha! Hadn't noticed that I spent several pages as the butt of the joke!   8-)

The good news: I'm not dead yet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 15, 2018, 08:57:02 PM
Ha! Hadn't noticed that I spent several pages as the butt of the joke!   8-)



I see what you did there...

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2018, 09:25:14 PM
Have had three. The Dr. is a friend and lives two houses away from. The worst, he puts me to sleep then trolls me, when I wakeup he and my wife are there just laughing at me.

Could be worse. Could be him and his wife....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 15, 2018, 09:46:27 PM
Everyone bewaring the ides of March?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on March 15, 2018, 09:48:06 PM
Everyone bewaring the ides of March?

Haven't turned my back on a single person all night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 15, 2018, 10:02:55 PM
Everyone bewaring the ides of March?

Are you that guy telling me to beware?  Cause I’ll tell you where to be. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 16, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
I see what you did there...

And you are the only person here to confirm it LIVE.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2018, 09:29:02 AM
Are you that guy telling me to beware?  Cause I’ll tell you where to be.

At the Al on Sunday?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: SaintPaulWarrior on March 16, 2018, 01:14:10 PM
I see you are familiar. Is Giggle's stand still around at the state fair? Last I heard Giggles had run into some legal trouble.

The owner of Giggles sold his bar/restaurant Gabes by the Park recently.  Have not heard of any legal troubles.  Not the best food around but for some reason, people seem to love it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 16, 2018, 02:34:41 PM
The owner of Giggles sold his bar/restaurant Gabes by the Park recently.  Have not heard of any legal troubles.  Not the best food around but for some reason, people seem to love it.

This would have been like 15 years ago. He paid me under the table to work there when I was 12/13
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 16, 2018, 03:39:00 PM
Fat shaming discrimination lawsuits...any impact on Arby's?  Discuss

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/woman-says-fat-shamed-universal-theme-park-shes-filing-discrimination-complaint-141517222.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2018, 04:27:18 PM
Fat shaming discrimination lawsuits...any impact on Arby's?  Discuss

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/woman-says-fat-shamed-universal-theme-park-shes-filing-discrimination-complaint-141517222.html

I assume you're talking about the backlash of skinny-shaming lawsuits? 'Cause when a customer who can fill two seats walks in, most fast food managers clear a path to the cash register.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 16, 2018, 06:56:26 PM
This would have been like 15 years ago. He paid me under the table to work there when I was 12/13
Eeewww
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 17, 2018, 03:26:25 PM
Serious question can you never mind a NM?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2018, 04:51:01 PM
Serious question can you never mind a NM?

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 17, 2018, 05:07:57 PM
Ok then, red delicious for apple cider?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 17, 2018, 05:11:57 PM
Ok then, red delicious for apple cider?
Not sure about reds, but I've paid the premium price for Honeycrisp cider, and TBH couldn't taste much if any difference to "regular" ciders, which I've seen made from MacIntosh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 17, 2018, 05:14:24 PM
Serious question can you never mind a NM?

#nmnomatta
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 17, 2018, 06:29:44 PM
#nmnomatta
Disagree on eNM% or NMrt%
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on March 17, 2018, 09:18:05 PM
Arby's Cuban was better than expected.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
Ok then, red delicious for apple cider?

#reddeliciousnomatta
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on March 17, 2018, 09:32:50 PM
Disagree on eNM% or NMrt%
so you are saying that if a poster goes 0-20 on NMs it doesn't impact the thread at all?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 17, 2018, 11:27:05 PM
#reddeliciousnomatta
#reddeliciousnoflavor
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2018, 11:40:47 PM
so you are saying that if a poster goes 0-20 on NMs it doesn't impact the thread at all?

Does anything really impact this thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 19, 2018, 06:17:54 PM
I had a Fuji apple today. Really good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 19, 2018, 06:53:01 PM
Did #freethrowsnomatta for Houston?  I think not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on March 19, 2018, 07:16:46 PM
Did #freethrowsnomatta for Houston?  I think not.

Well, as Houston outshot Michigan at the line and shot above their season average, I'd say no, they didn't.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 19, 2018, 08:27:42 PM
I'll just leave this here.

http://www.newsweek.com/airline-denies-its-flight-attendants-held-orgy-despite-video-naked-romp-850795
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on March 19, 2018, 09:41:22 PM
I'll just leave this here.

http://www.newsweek.com/airline-denies-its-flight-attendants-held-orgy-despite-video-naked-romp-850795

Time to check if my rewards miles cover this airline.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 19, 2018, 09:46:38 PM
I'll just leave this here.

http://www.newsweek.com/airline-denies-its-flight-attendants-held-orgy-despite-video-naked-romp-850795

A new variation of the mile high club.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2018, 09:57:45 PM
Anyone try that new Cuban at Arby's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2018, 09:58:03 PM
Or the brisket?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 22, 2018, 10:00:05 PM
Nice job, PTM.  You are the 1,000,000 poster.

(https://i.imgur.com/GveNjeb.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: chapman on March 22, 2018, 10:04:17 PM

Nice job, PTM.  You are the 1,000,000 poster.


"Or the brisket?", now set to become a Scoop meme for years to come.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2018, 10:04:56 PM
Nice job, PTM.  You are the 1,000,000 poster.

(https://i.imgur.com/GveNjeb.png)

Oh. My. God.

Meet you at Muskego Arby's in 35 minutes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 22, 2018, 10:05:53 PM
#ptmforthebrisket

With authority!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TallTitan34 on March 22, 2018, 10:05:58 PM
Nice job, PTM.  You are the 1,000,000 poster.

(https://i.imgur.com/GveNjeb.png)

Legend.

(http://gifimage.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/the-rock-clapping-gif-21.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on March 22, 2018, 10:07:03 PM
Oh. My. God.

Meet you at Muskego Arby's in 35 minutes?

(http://img.4plebs.org/boards/pol/image/1385/92/1385925849034.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 22, 2018, 11:21:44 PM
Oh. My. God.

Meet you at Muskego Arby's in 35 minutes?

Arby's - the official fast food of Scoop?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 22, 2018, 11:29:42 PM
Had a double beef n cheddar for lunch today.  Definitely a two hand sammich.

Plus, could dip the curly fries in the cheese sauce that fell into the wrapper.

It was delicious.

2 hours later, i seriously thought I was having a gripper.  Turns out it was has.

And Sister Jean!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TallTitan34 on March 22, 2018, 11:36:36 PM
Also had Arbys for lunch today. They have a traditional gyro now along with gyro fries.

Both delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 23, 2018, 09:05:51 AM
This tweet sums up Scoop's 1 millionth post:

https://twitter.com/FailsWork/status/977159134150840321
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on March 23, 2018, 10:52:34 AM
This tweet sums up Scoop's 1 millionth post:

https://twitter.com/FailsWork/status/977159134150840321
I'm surprised you didn't go with this one:
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/975046330228838400 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/975046330228838400)

*i'm not insinuating that PTM is an embarrassing dumbass
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2018, 01:05:23 PM
I'm still waiting to hear what PTM won.

Banhammer for a day?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 24, 2018, 12:03:02 PM
I need to file a formal complaint with the mods.

When I brought up the website, it showed me an ad for a vacuum cleaner.

WTF?  That's some sexist algorithm right there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 24, 2018, 12:41:17 PM
I need to file a formal complaint with the mods.

When I brought up the website, it showed me an ad for a vacuum cleaner.

WTF?  That's some sexist algorithm right there.

Lots of curly fry crumbs fall to the ground...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2018, 01:44:50 PM
I need to file a formal complaint with the mods.

When I brought up the website, it showed me an ad for a vacuum cleaner.

WTF?  That's some sexist algorithm right there.

It took me to a Jessica Drake video.

#crapshoot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on March 25, 2018, 12:34:46 PM


Yeah, Daily Labor Ad for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 25, 2018, 02:12:41 PM
P0847 code on 2008 civic. Looks like transmission pressure switch.  Gonna choke down a Fuji apple and get after it.  Anyone else ever work on this code?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 25, 2018, 02:34:32 PM
P0847 code on 2008 civic. Looks like transmission pressure switch.  Gonna choke down a Fuji apple and get after it.  Anyone else ever work on this code?

This sounds dumb and dangerous....

Fuji apples?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 25, 2018, 02:42:22 PM
Damn, takes a 22mm wrench.  Largest is 18mm.  Always need an excuse for more tools!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 25, 2018, 03:17:43 PM
Damn, takes a 22mm wrench.  Largest is 18mm.  Always need an excuse for more tools!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/8a/8ab9a48b4e4ca4e8e17440810ed97e9f1e9cf7daa9ad4ba2652ce202490f94fb.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 25, 2018, 03:21:02 PM
Jap car
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 25, 2018, 03:57:08 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/94/02/4f/94024fa2f24722c8950738185b1f1486.jpg)

(It's either do this or start my taxes.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 25, 2018, 04:01:01 PM
This switch is a booger to get at.  May need to put it on a hoist.   Or get a bigger hammer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 25, 2018, 09:56:05 PM
P0847 code on 2008 civic. Looks like transmission pressure switch.  Gonna choke down a Fuji apple and get after it.  Anyone else ever work on this code?

I’ve torn apart a Subaru H6 down to the block, but fortunately, I never had to work on a tranny.  Hopefully you can get to the pressure switch, or at least to the corroded wire terminals. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 25, 2018, 10:32:09 PM
Damn, takes a 22mm wrench.  Largest is 18mm.  Always need an excuse for more tools!

I found an excuse to get an impact wrench this weekend. Mega-torque.

Gonna go find some bolts to remove....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on March 25, 2018, 11:44:56 PM
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/8a/8ab9a48b4e4ca4e8e17440810ed97e9f1e9cf7daa9ad4ba2652ce202490f94fb.jpg)

Are the tools made by STANLEY (Kubrick)??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 26, 2018, 07:47:20 AM
Are the tools made by STANLEY (Kubrick)??

This reminded me of watching the Martian a couple weeks ago.  Generally, I enjoyed it.  After it was over, I decided to google it to see how f'ing ridiculous the science was, and I was absolutely astonished to see that it was actually hailed for being one of the more scientifically accurate sci-fi movies.  I guess that shows how little I know about science.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2018, 08:15:50 AM
This reminded me of watching the Martian a couple weeks ago.  Generally, I enjoyed it.  After it was over, I decided to google it to see how f'ing ridiculous the science was, and I was absolutely astonished to see that it was actually hailed for being one of the more scientifically accurate sci-fi movies.  I guess that shows how little I know about science.

I watched Dr. No (the first Bond movie) a few weeks back. It was made in '63 and I hadn't seen it in many years. Their version of futuristic gadgets was pretty amusing. In particular, Dr. No's control room looked like a set in an elementary school play.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on March 26, 2018, 08:22:50 AM
Dr. No and Goldfinger are great movies!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 26, 2018, 08:34:19 AM
I found an excuse to get an impact wrench this weekend. Mega-torque.

Gonna go find some bolts to remove....

And now you have an excuse to buy a bigger compressor.


Taking off axle nuts is the best part of any job.... feeling that kind of power in your hand, you feel like you could rule the world, despite the fact that you don't even rule the entire garage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2018, 09:00:01 AM

And now you have an excuse to buy a bigger compressor.

Taking off axle nuts is the best part of any job.... feeling that kind of power in your hand, you feel like you could rule the world, despite the fact that you don't even rule the entire garage.



Unfortunately, I didn't go the pneumatic route because it's probably a one-time (or maybe a couple-times) job -- replacing a couple of boiler gaskets on my espresso machine. It's a heavy mother (borderline commercial-grade), and I discovered that I could get all the parts and tools for less than the cost of just shipping the machine for repairs. No brainer....

In a couple years, I may upgrade to a full commercial (Victoria Arduino, La Marzocco or Slayer) machine. Now that will be fun!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 26, 2018, 11:56:20 AM
My compressor just crapped out on me.  Time for a trip to Sears. 

Anyone got a recommendation on a good value for a compressor?  Use it most for lug nuts, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 26, 2018, 01:57:55 PM
Wait a minute.  You still have a Sears?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on March 26, 2018, 02:12:10 PM
Wait a minute.  You still have a Sears?

Was that the "Henry J" ?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 26, 2018, 02:15:12 PM
My compressor just crapped out on me.  Time for a trip to Sears. 

Anyone got a recommendation on a good value for a compressor?  Use it most for lug nuts, etc.

Harbor Freight compressors are decent enough for the money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2018, 04:36:08 PM
Breaking news from ESPN - some people still respect the process:

Weah has even been tweeting about "#TheProcess". No, Weah has not been worshipping at the altar of former Philadelphia 76ers GM Sam Hinkie. Rather, it's a reference to how he and the other youngsters are doing all they can to move themselves and the team forward.

"I'm going to get the guys to start using that on Twitter because it's really a process," Weah said. "Not qualifying for the World Cup has been a hard time for us, but it's a new era, and we're looking forward to everything we're going to do with these young guys. We have guys coming from Europe like Cameron [Carter-Vickers] and Antonee [Robinson]. I think we're going to be force to be reckoned with in the future. The process is the way to go."


#theprocess

http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/united-states/660/blog/post/3432585/us-young-stars-have-no-shortage-of-confidence-in-the-process
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 26, 2018, 09:36:28 PM
Harbor Freight compressors are decent enough for the money.
.

Good call. Gonna check them out tomorrow.

MORE POWER!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 28, 2018, 01:52:03 PM
Harbor Freight compressors are decent enough for the money.

I can confirm this.  My compact 8-gallon is still running well into it's 6th year, now.  Paid $80 after using a 20% coupon and has enough power to break everything I've thrown at it (though occasionally after a good soaking of PB or Deep Creep).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 28, 2018, 02:12:05 PM
I can confirm this.  My compact 8-gallon is still running well into it's 6th year, now.  Paid $80 after using a 20% coupon and has enough power to break everything I've thrown at it (though occasionally after a good soaking of PB or Deep Creep).

Honestly, does anyone trust a $150 Husky more than a $80 HFT special? I've only got a small pancake, I need to upgrade to a 8 gallon for sandblasting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on March 28, 2018, 02:55:58 PM
Cans of Progresso soup never seem to expire.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 28, 2018, 04:08:28 PM
Cans of Progresso soup never seem to expire.

Semantics perhaps, but they would seem to expire on the date printed on the can; however, it would seem that they never actually expire.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 28, 2018, 04:20:34 PM
Cans of Progresso soup never seem to expire.

Like Twinkies?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 28, 2018, 05:06:00 PM
Cans of Progresso soup never seem to expire.
NM #ExpirationDateNoMatta?

https://lifehacker.com/why-expiration-dates-on-your-food-mean-nothing-1755569296
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on March 30, 2018, 09:30:21 AM
With all the advances in urinal-based technology, my employer STILL uses the traditional pink cakes.  A fresh batch was inserted just this morning.

Incredible how backwards this place can be sometimes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on March 30, 2018, 09:37:46 AM
With all the advances in urinal-based technology, my employer STILL uses the traditional pink cakes.  A fresh batch was inserted just this morning.

Incredible how backwards this place can be sometimes.

The old German beer hall use to have little soccer nets with a soccer ball hanging on a string to pee at to get the soccer ball into the net.

Good times.

Having said that, the ice cubes is always a classic too, while he's a terrible waste of fresh water, nothing makes you feel more awesome than melting some ice while peeing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 30, 2018, 09:47:15 AM

Having said that, the ice cubes is always a classic too, while he's a terrible waste of fresh water, nothing makes you feel more awesome than melting some ice while peeing.


Fun, yes. But better than spelling your name in freshly-fallen snow?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 30, 2018, 10:22:34 AM

Having said that, the ice cubes is always a classic too, while he's a terrible waste of fresh water, nothing makes you feel more awesome than melting some ice while peeing.

and that's just because the bar is too cheap to buy the pink cakes so they throw ice in
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 30, 2018, 11:47:34 AM
and that's just because the bar is too cheap to buy the pink cakes so they throw ice in

You know you are in a real dive when....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 30, 2018, 12:40:35 PM
You know you are in a real dive when....

Or when bars dont even mess with urinals and go straight for the troughs. Off the top of my head, Garage on Brady St. and Murphys in Wrigleyville.

Can't remember what Jo Cats bathrooms are like but it wouldn't surprise me if they have the trough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 30, 2018, 02:25:31 PM
Murphy's sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 30, 2018, 03:37:15 PM
Or when bars dont even mess with urinals and go straight for the troughs. Off the top of my head, Garage on Brady St. and Murphys in Wrigleyville.

Can't remember what Jo Cats bathrooms are like but it wouldn't surprise me if they have the trough.

It's even worse when a sports stadium uses the troughs. They had them in the Metrodome and until last year at the Target Center. wtf?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 30, 2018, 08:47:55 PM
Just cracked open the barrel  for a barrel aged Manhattan. Tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 30, 2018, 08:57:50 PM
Just cracked open the barrel  for a barrel aged Manhattan. Tasty.
Cheers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on March 31, 2018, 09:34:30 AM
Finally. I've been asking for meat-themed glasses for years.

https://www.warbyparker.com/warbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 31, 2018, 10:16:42 AM
Finally. I've been asking for meat-themed glasses for years.

https://www.warbyparker.com/warbys

As a fan of both Warby Parker and Arby's, I will be sorely disappointed at this April Fool's joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on March 31, 2018, 10:38:45 AM
As a fan of both Warby Parker and Arby's, I will be sorely disappointed at this April Fool's joke.

(https://i.imgur.com/fw62Huw.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2018, 12:50:04 PM
How many of y'all caught Nantz's pronunciation of "meme" last night?

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/jim-nantz-hilariously-has-no-idea-how-to-pronounce-meme-video/1kj2twz1jvl7l17k0dwahicseo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 01, 2018, 04:09:53 PM
Honestly, does anyone trust a $150 Husky more than a $80 HFT special? I've only got a small pancake, I need to upgrade to a 8 gallon for sandblasting.

20% off coupon in Sunday paper for HFT.

SCORE!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 01, 2018, 08:16:48 PM
20% off coupon in Sunday paper for HFT.

SCORE!!!

I'm saying this nicely and informative, but isn't there always a 20% coupon in the Sunday paper?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 01, 2018, 09:06:26 PM
Honestly, does anyone trust a $150 Husky more than a $80 HFT special? I've only got a small pancake, I need to upgrade to a 8 gallon for sandblasting.
Hopefully I'm not the only one to have these questions, but:
- What's a "Husky"?
- What's an "HFT special"?
- Are these short life resources?  If not, why does $70 matter?
- "MMMMMM pancakes"
- I've only heard of 'sandblasting' in excavation or etching......8 gallon seems either woefully inadequate or excessive for either of those.

Basically....what the hell are you talking about? 

I'm saying this nicely and informative, but isn't there always a 20% coupon in the Sunday paper?

When you say "Sunday paper" do you mean your local paper that is physically delivered to your house? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 01, 2018, 09:31:16 PM
Hopefully I'm not the only one to have these questions, but:
- What's a "Husky"?
- What's an "HFT special"?
- Are these short life resources?  If not, why does $70 matter?
- "MMMMMM pancakes"
- I've only heard of 'sandblasting' in excavation or etching......8 gallon seems either woefully inadequate or excessive for either of those.

Basically....what the hell are you talking about? 

I'm going to throw guesses at the first two questions. A Husky when talking about tools is a Husqvarna. It's a brand name. I have a number of Husky tools at home and we use Husky saws at work.

HFT I would guess is Harbor Freight Tools based on the context of the thread. Their prices are usually significantly lower and you can always find coupons or sales.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2018, 10:08:59 PM

If not, why does $70 matter?
- "MMMMMM pancakes"



I can address these two:

1. $70 = 17.54 Beef 'N Cheddars
2.  MMMMMMMM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 01, 2018, 10:25:44 PM
Husky is actually HD’s house brand of tools.  Not sure if there’s any relation with Husqvarna.   

HD is Home Depot.

Home Depot is a place where Gen-X’ers and Boomers shop for home improvement goods.

Home Improvement was a TV show back in the 90’s starring Tim Allen whose character hosted a TV show where they talked about tools.

Home improvement (not capitalized) for Millenials is that which typically entails using an app to hook up with middle aged guys in coveralls who hook things up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 02, 2018, 05:07:31 AM
Hopefully I'm not the only one to have these questions, but:
- What's a "Husky"?
- What's an "HFT special"?
- Are these short life resources?  If not, why does $70 matter?
- "MMMMMM pancakes"
- I've only heard of 'sandblasting' in excavation or etching......8 gallon seems either woefully inadequate or excessive for either of those.

Basically....what the hell are you talking about? 

When you say "Sunday paper" do you mean your local paper that is physically delivered to your house?

I'm going to guess you've never changed the oil in your car. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 02, 2018, 07:45:42 AM

I can address these two:

1. $70 = 17.54 Beef 'N Cheddars

I feel the appropriate amount of shame for not seeing the obvious.
I'm going to guess you've never changed the oil in your car. 
Correct - wouldn't know where to start.  That's one of those things that I know a lot of people do it themselves, i just don't know a lot of people who do it. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2018, 09:02:27 AM
Honestly, all the questions have been answered better than I could have.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 02, 2018, 09:35:43 AM
I'm going to guess you've never changed the oil in your car.

I'm going to guess the 20% off coupon excluded compressors - as they usually do!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2018, 09:44:17 AM
I'm going to guess the 20% off coupon excluded compressors - as they usually do!

What compressor you looking for?

(http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/207_ITEM_1.5_HP__6_GALLON__150_PSI_PROFESSIONAL_AIR_COMPRESSOR_1522302745.7692.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2018, 09:44:46 AM
Here's a new bookmark for you.

http://www.hfqpdb.com/harborfreightcoupons
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 02, 2018, 09:50:35 AM
What compressor you looking for?

Oh, I only borrow compressors.  Every single one of my idiot* buddies has one, and barely uses it (mostly to blow out their irrigation systems).  Saves me $98  every few years apparently!

* (you don't need to tell them I called them idiots)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu03eng on April 02, 2018, 11:30:28 AM
Oh, I only borrow compressors.  Every single one of my idiot* buddies has one, and barely uses it (mostly to blow out their irrigation systems).  Saves me $98  every few years apparently!

* (you don't need to tell them I called them idiots)

Oh, I'm telling everyone of them....that'll show you for running a website and not giving me the value that I paid for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 02, 2018, 11:56:43 AM
I'm going to guess the 20% off coupon excluded compressors - as they usually do!

I knew Scoop was my type of people. 

Off the top of your head, who can name three other things also typically excluded from the 20% coupons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2018, 12:11:49 PM
I knew Scoop was my type of people. 

Off the top of your head, who can name three other things also typically excluded from the 20% coupons.

Welders, floor jacks and tool storage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2018, 12:46:22 PM
I knew Scoop was my type of people. 

Off the top of your head, who can name three other things also typically excluded from the 20% coupons.

Things I need.
Things I want.
Things I see along the way that look kinda cool.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 02, 2018, 02:08:32 PM
pizza for lunch makes me tired
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2018, 03:24:28 PM
pizza for lunch makes me tired

Good thing it’s nap time then!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2018, 05:02:23 PM
Philly doing the Philly thing....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2767960-villanova-greasing-light-poles-ahead-of-national-championship-game-vs-michigan?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 02, 2018, 05:03:47 PM
Furnace went out. Pulled the flame sensor, hit it with some 100 grit.  Back in business.

Saved a $200 house call with a 5 min fix.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2018, 05:36:01 PM
Furnace went out. Pulled the flame sensor, hit it with some 100 grit.  Back in business.

Saved a $200 house call with a 5 min fix.

You might need to translate for naginiF. Well, and for me.

Would it help if I reiterate that ND sucks?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 02, 2018, 05:42:02 PM
Furnace went out. Pulled the flame sensor, hit it with some 100 grit.  Back in business.

Saved a $200 house call with a 5 min fix.

Don't forget "turned off the pilot"...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2018, 05:52:06 PM
Don't forget "turned off the pilot"...

Now that's why I stay away from things like furnaces....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 02, 2018, 07:30:27 PM
You might need to translate for naginiF. Well, and for me.

Would it help if I reiterate that ND sucks?

Furnaces have a device called a flame sensor.  You'll find it sticking in the fire box from the bottom.  It's a thin metal rod about four inches long.  Its connected with a screw to the bottom of the fire box and has a red wire attached to it.

The flame sensor serves a similar purpose to a thermocouple.  When your furnace is about to cycle, a pilot flame first heats the flame sensor.  After a certain amount of time, usually about 30 seconds, the furnace computer will call for gas to ignite in full burn mode.  If the flame sensor does not detect flame, it shuts the furnace off. 

You will know if your flame sensor is bad when the furnace keeps trying to start, but shuts off before the flame box ignites. 

Flame sensors get dirty over time, and lose their ability to work because of buildup.  All you need to do is to clean it with a piece of sand paper.  A dollar bill will work to, as it has just enough abrasiveness.   Eventually, you will need to replace the flame sensor.

Chances are, if your furnace won't start, it's the flame sensor.  It's really as simple as changing a spark plug on a car. 

A flame sensor costs $24 retail.  It's about half that cost if you know someone in the trades who has an account with a wholesaler. 

I guarantee if I called an HVAC tech, they would have spent 30 minutes checking this, cleaning that.  Bill would have been at least $200.

Your gas powered water heater works the same way.  If it stops firing, it's 98% likely to be the flame sensor too.

Tomorrow's lesson, electric dryers.

I've learned this stuff from a neighbor who has an appliance installation business for 20 years.  He's saved me a ton of money with his tips. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 02, 2018, 10:11:01 PM
You'll find it sticking in the fire box from the bottom.
Read, out of context, to my wife...this sentence was not received with the amusement i thought it would.

I do appreciate the detailed explanation though.  From a behavioral perspective i'm not going to try to 'hit my flame sensor with 100 grit' (unless the Mrs finds her sense of humor), but out of curiosity what factors contribute to a flame sensor getting dirty and not firing?  obviously age - but how many years, maintenance cycle - we are on a 6 mo system check, and environment - we've not cleaned the furnace room in years.

ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2018, 10:39:58 PM
Read, out of context, to my wife...this sentence was not received with the amusement i thought it would.

I do appreciate the detailed explanation though.  From a behavioral perspective i'm not going to try to 'hit my flame sensor with 100 grit' (unless the Mrs finds her sense of humor), but out of curiosity what factors contribute to a flame sensor getting dirty and not firing?  obviously age - but how many years, maintenance cycle - we are on a 6 mo system check, and environment - we've not cleaned the furnace room in years.

ND sucks

Dirty air, usually. Dryer vents not sealed, open dry laundry detergent, litter boxes, saw dust, really any thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 02, 2018, 10:48:45 PM
Furnaces have a device called a flame sensor.  You'll find it sticking in the fire box from the bottom.  It's a thin metal rod about four inches long.  Its connected with a screw to the bottom of the fire box and has a red wire attached to it.

The flame sensor serves a similar purpose to a thermocouple.  When your furnace is about to cycle, a pilot flame first heats the flame sensor.  After a certain amount of time, usually about 30 seconds, the furnace computer will call for gas to ignite in full burn mode.  If the flame sensor does not detect flame, it shuts the furnace off. 

You will know if your flame sensor is bad when the furnace keeps trying to start, but shuts off before the flame box ignites. 

Flame sensors get dirty over time, and lose their ability to work because of buildup.  All you need to do is to clean it with a piece of sand paper.  A dollar bill will work to, as it has just enough abrasiveness.   Eventually, you will need to replace the flame sensor.

Chances are, if your furnace won't start, it's the flame sensor.  It's really as simple as changing a spark plug on a car. 

A flame sensor costs $24 retail.  It's about half that cost if you know someone in the trades who has an account with a wholesaler. 

I guarantee if I called an HVAC tech, they would have spent 30 minutes checking this, cleaning that.  Bill would have been at least $200.

Your gas powered water heater works the same way.  If it stops firing, it's 98% likely to be the flame sensor too.

Tomorrow's lesson, electric dryers.

I've learned this stuff from a neighbor who has an appliance installation business for 20 years.  He's saved me a ton of money with his tips.

Yep.  This. 

Modern appliances all throw off diagnostic codes... download a service manual online and you’d be surprised how easily you can diagnose yourself.  There is rarely a problem you’ll have that someone else hasn’t already had before you and posted the fix on the interwebs or YouTube for all to see.  Heck, I had the blower on my HVAC go out on me during the July heat wave couple years back. The diagnostics were showing nothing wrong.  So I went on the web and no fewer than a half dozen people reported circumstances with the exact same symptoms... some had called techs who said the motor needed to be replaced... but someone pulled their motor apart and found a blown inrush current limiter (basically a surge protector in thermistor form)... the others that followed found the same thing.  So instead of paying a tech $200 for a diagnosis and labor and $850 for the motor, I pulled out my $10 soldering iron, and replaced the $2 thermistor.  30 minutes later, I was kicking back with a few cold ones in 70 degree coolness.

YouTube can be amazing when used for good, instead of posting stupid cat videos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2018, 08:12:13 AM
Furnaces have a device called a flame sensor.  You'll find it sticking in the fire box from the bottom.  It's a thin metal rod about four inches long.  Its connected with a screw to the bottom of the fire box and has a red wire attached to it.

The flame sensor serves a similar purpose to a thermocouple.  When your furnace is about to cycle, a pilot flame first heats the flame sensor.  After a certain amount of time, usually about 30 seconds, the furnace computer will call for gas to ignite in full burn mode.  If the flame sensor does not detect flame, it shuts the furnace off. 

You will know if your flame sensor is bad when the furnace keeps trying to start, but shuts off before the flame box ignites. 

Flame sensors get dirty over time, and lose their ability to work because of buildup.  All you need to do is to clean it with a piece of sand paper.  A dollar bill will work to, as it has just enough abrasiveness.   Eventually, you will need to replace the flame sensor.

Chances are, if your furnace won't start, it's the flame sensor.  It's really as simple as changing a spark plug on a car. 

A flame sensor costs $24 retail.  It's about half that cost if you know someone in the trades who has an account with a wholesaler. 

I guarantee if I called an HVAC tech, they would have spent 30 minutes checking this, cleaning that.  Bill would have been at least $200.

Your gas powered water heater works the same way.  If it stops firing, it's 98% likely to be the flame sensor too.

Tomorrow's lesson, electric dryers.

I've learned this stuff from a neighbor who has an appliance installation business for 20 years.  He's saved me a ton of money with his tips.

Very interesting and helpful.

I'm just starting to learn the wonders of fixing stuff on my own. The boiler on my espresso machine started to leak, so I looked into repair techs. Nobody here in RST, so I'd either have to (1) take it to a qualified tech in Minneapolis; (2) send it to a repair place; (3) fix it myself.

The first two options would have cost about $100 for parts and labor, plus the cost and hassle of two trips to MPLS or shipping (about $150 RT). The second option would entail buying a new gasket, plus an impact wrench and socket (about $70 total), and spending time reading, watching repair videos, and talking with a helpful tech at the place I bought the machine.

After some trepidation, I chose door #3...and it worked great! The new gasket sealed the leak, plus I learned enough about the innards that I'm ready if/when other things need repair, or if the gasket leaks again in a few years. And I have an impact wrench.

And while the cost savings is nice, the knowledge that I did it myself is awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on April 03, 2018, 09:36:17 AM
With any modern appliance, there's a youtube video that will show you how to get into diagnostic mode.  Then find a service manual for your appliance, or another youtube video to figure out the problem.

Also, toothpick + epoxy = fixes any stripped screw hole.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 03, 2018, 10:03:52 AM
https://twitter.com/mikebroeker/status/980955469878648832
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 03, 2018, 10:08:17 AM
https://twitter.com/mikebroeker/status/980955469878648832

Natives must be restless.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 03, 2018, 10:11:17 AM
Natives must be restless.

And Michigan was on the NCAA penalty pill when JB took over from the Dookie....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 03, 2018, 10:16:32 AM
And Michigan was on the NCAA penalty pill when JB took over from the Dookie....

Well according to some, we instituted our own poison pill for some strange reason.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 03, 2018, 12:54:58 PM
Well according to some, we instituted our own poison pill for some strange reason.

It was the only way to get the taste of armpit sweat out of our mouths.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 03, 2018, 01:19:13 PM
It was the only way to get the taste of armpit sweat out of our mouths.

Really, I just got done eating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2018, 01:20:49 PM
Really, I just got done eating.

Beef 'N Cheddar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 03, 2018, 01:47:50 PM
And Michigan was on the NCAA penalty pill when JB took over from the Dookie....

Not to mention JB & Wright had both been winners as head coaches before taking over their current roles ... that's such a self-serving, bush league post. The pressure must be real, no?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2018, 02:45:29 PM
Not to mention JB & Wright had both been winners as head coaches before taking over their current roles ... that's such a self-serving, bush league post. The pressure must be real, no?

NM

Are ya with me, people?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 03, 2018, 02:49:44 PM
NM

Are ya with me, people?
Yup, let’s not ruin a good thread with basketball related stuff
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 03, 2018, 02:57:54 PM
Resetting

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 03, 2018, 03:08:59 PM
Resetting

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-evil-reign-of-the-red-delicious/379892/)

Well according to some, we instituted our own poison pill made everyone eat red delicious apples for some strange reason.

Better?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 03, 2018, 03:10:09 PM
Why is is that if you tell the clerk at the binoculars shop that you're an avid bird-watcher, he'll nod approvingly; but if you tell him that you're an avid people-watcher, he'll contact the authorities?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 03, 2018, 03:18:47 PM
NM

Are ya with me, people?

Am I with you??
Does this answer your question?

(https://i.imgur.com/0NysV2K.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 03, 2018, 03:23:29 PM
NM

Are ya with me, people?

I'm going to take things in a different direction.

MN
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 03, 2018, 03:26:05 PM
I'm going to take things in a different direction.

MN
Having quite a snow storm today I hear.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 03, 2018, 05:51:52 PM
Having quite a snow storm today I hear.

6+ inches of wet snow, then dropping to 10 tonight.

Couple of years ago I was fishing the Mississippi in shorts for walleye his time of year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 03, 2018, 06:07:21 PM
Furnaces have a device called a flame sensor.  You'll find it sticking in the fire box from the bottom.  It's a thin metal rod about four inches long.  Its connected with a screw to the bottom of the fire box and has a red wire attached to it.

The flame sensor serves a similar purpose to a thermocouple.  When your furnace is about to cycle, a pilot flame first heats the flame sensor.  After a certain amount of time, usually about 30 seconds, the furnace computer will call for gas to ignite in full burn mode.  If the flame sensor does not detect flame, it shuts the furnace off. 

You will know if your flame sensor is bad when the furnace keeps trying to start, but shuts off before the flame box ignites. 

Flame sensors get dirty over time, and lose their ability to work because of buildup.  All you need to do is to clean it with a piece of sand paper.  A dollar bill will work to, as it has just enough abrasiveness.   Eventually, you will need to replace the flame sensor.

Chances are, if your furnace won't start, it's the flame sensor.  It's really as simple as changing a spark plug on a car. 

A flame sensor costs $24 retail.  It's about half that cost if you know someone in the trades who has an account with a wholesaler. 

I guarantee if I called an HVAC tech, they would have spent 30 minutes checking this, cleaning that.  Bill would have been at least $200.

Your gas powered water heater works the same way.  If it stops firing, it's 98% likely to be the flame sensor too.

Tomorrow's lesson, electric dryers.

I've learned this stuff from a neighbor who has an appliance installation business for 20 years.  He's saved me a ton of money with his tips.

If your electric dryer ever stops running, it’s likely a thermal fuse.  They are easy to replace and readily availble.  Plenty of demos on YouTube.  They trip if the unit gets too hot.

We bought a used dryer 30 years ago, and replaced it after 10 years with a fancy pants Maytag.  Did my research and replaced the fuse.  Also cleaned out all the lint from the dryer and inspected the dryer vent.  Good to go

Well, 45 days later, the dryer stops again. This time, I replace the fuse, and take a leaf blower to the dryer vent and blow out the vent from the outside. Holy sh1t, the last 6 feet of vent pipe must have been plugged. Problem solved
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2018, 06:55:45 PM
Am I with you??
Does this answer your question?

(https://i.imgur.com/0NysV2K.gif)

A picture is worth a thousand...of something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2018, 06:57:07 PM
Having quite a snow storm today I hear.

Very white here in Rochester. Probably 6 inches with a few more overnight.

MN
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 03, 2018, 08:44:20 PM
Well, 45 days later, the dryer stops again. This time, I replace the fuse, and take a leaf blower to the dryer vent and blow out the vent from the outside. Holy sh1t, the last 6 feet of vent pipe must have been plugged. Problem solved
I'll continue embracing my role as "NM thread village idiot for all things mechanical" by asking.....if you blow the vent from the outside what do you do to prevent the 6 feet of lint from getting everywhere?  I'm picturing a scene like when the drywall guys sealed off a room with plastic, swore it would keep the dust in, and we were noticing it for a month. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 03, 2018, 09:35:37 PM
I'll continue embracing my role as "NM thread village idiot for all things mechanical" by asking.....if you blow the vent from the outside what do you do to prevent the 6 feet of lint from getting everywhere?  I'm picturing a scene like when the drywall guys sealed off a room with plastic, swore it would keep the dust in, and we were noticing it for a month.

It was ugly. Fortunately I closed the door to the laundry room door. Thank god for a shop vac.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 03, 2018, 11:48:27 PM
Very white here in Rochester.

Is UW holding a recruiting event?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 04, 2018, 08:36:09 AM
Is UW holding a recruiting event?

Well played!

MN
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 04, 2018, 08:51:30 AM
It was ugly. Fortunately I closed the door to the laundry room door. Thank god for a shop vac.

Such is why I put in 4" rigid and a detachable vent cover when we installed our new gas dryer (ran the new black pipe myself... another $500 saved)... turn the dryer on no heat and one pass with this puppy attached to my Milwaukee Electric Tool m18 cordless on a windy day, and huge clumps of lint become the neighbors' problem.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardus-LintEater-Rotary-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-System-RLE202/206714870
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 04, 2018, 12:45:21 PM
Aren't lint fires one of the leading causes of house fires?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 04, 2018, 01:17:50 PM
I would assume it happens a fair bit, but the list below doesn't list lint among the leading causes (with "cooking" being the top).

https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Top-causes-of-fire

I think the NFPA would have categorized me as a "young firesetter" a few decades back. Fortunately, I never set the house on fire, but I did light up our driveway once....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2018, 07:10:49 PM
https://giant.gfycat.com/AridLeftKestrel.webm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 04, 2018, 09:34:29 PM
https://giant.gfycat.com/AridLeftKestrel.webm

I kinda feel bad? I'm not sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 05, 2018, 07:01:01 AM
I remodeled a bathroom this winter. And I had to redo the bathtub drainage because the tub was too in wider than the previous tub. So I have to cut a PVC in between the joists so you can't get a reciprocating saw, multi-tool, hacksaw anything really in there.

I ended up cutting the PVC pipe with nylon string, just going back and forth back and forth.

Probably the manliest thing I've ever done.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 05, 2018, 01:20:55 PM
I remodeled a bathroom this winter. And I had to redo the bathtub drainage because the tub was too in wider than the previous tub. So I have to cut a PVC in between the joists so you can't get a reciprocating saw, multi-tool, hacksaw anything really in there.

I ended up cutting the PVC pipe with nylon string, just going back and forth back and forth.

Probably the manliest thing I've ever done.

Nothing pisses me off more than a pipe I can't get to with my cordless bandsaw.  It's my most favorite tool of all... sometimes I go in the garage and cut short lengths of conduit just to pass the time.  Very relaxing. 

Although, I have learned that I can't cut metal while wearing Crocs anymore.  Those shavings are impossible to get out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 05, 2018, 01:27:14 PM
Nothing pisses me off more than a pipe I can't get to with my cordless bandsaw.  It's my most favorite tool of all... sometimes I go in the garage and cut short lengths of conduit just to pass the time.  Very relaxing. 

Although, I have learned that I can't cut metal while wearing Crocs anymore.  Those shavings are impossible to get out.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b7/02/8a/b7028a8cbeb8f9fc7cdb37b822e4f46e.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 05, 2018, 01:57:26 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b7/02/8a/b7028a8cbeb8f9fc7cdb37b822e4f46e.jpg)
*skips by latent mass murderer traits, goes straight to fashion faux pas*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 05, 2018, 02:36:32 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b7/02/8a/b7028a8cbeb8f9fc7cdb37b822e4f46e.jpg)

Oh god.... I would never wear athletic socks with Crocs.  Dress socks only.  Much classier.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 05, 2018, 03:16:43 PM
Crocs have led to the downfall of society as we knew it.  Do you wear those dogs to Arby's too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 05, 2018, 03:18:16 PM
Crocs have led to the downfall of society as we knew it.  Do wear those dogs to Arby's too?

Agreed.
Crocs are the red delicious of footwear.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 05, 2018, 04:51:00 PM
*skips by latent mass murderer traits, goes straight to fashion faux pas*

Shoulda stuck with the latent mass murderer traits.

He actually had me intrigued in a Jeffrey Dahmer sort of way, but the end left me feeling like I should avoid direct eye contact...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 05, 2018, 08:41:06 PM
(https://i.redd.it/fkrlv33om4q01.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2018, 12:05:19 AM
(https://i.redd.it/fkrlv33om4q01.jpg)


Dey wearin' crocs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 06, 2018, 12:33:13 AM
Thoughts on Lumber Sexuals?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 06, 2018, 08:14:08 AM
Thoughts on Lumber Sexuals?

I see nothing wrong with skipping and jumping or the pressing of wildflowers.  But that's pretty much where I draw the line.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 06, 2018, 08:38:33 AM
Thoughts on Lumber Sexuals?

with or without crocs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 06, 2018, 10:44:36 AM
The dark haired girl on the left seems to have wandered into the wrong wedding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2018, 10:49:12 AM
with or without crocs?

You apparently don't know what lumbersexuals are.  You would never see one wearing crocs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 06, 2018, 11:51:11 AM
You apparently don't know what lumbersexuals are.  You would never see one wearing crocs.

did ya mis de 5 postz above regerdin' da wearin of crocs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu03eng on April 06, 2018, 12:20:56 PM
You apparently don't know what lumbersexuals are.  You would never see one wearing crocs.

Lumber sexuals are just woods-adjacent hipsters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2018, 02:23:44 PM
did ya mis de 5 postz above regerdin' da wearin of crocs?

I did not.  Doesn't change the point I made.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 06, 2018, 02:49:51 PM
Lumber sexuals are just woods-adjacent hipsters.

Lots of lumber sexuals in Augusta, apparently.

(https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.2966450.1486454461!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_620_330/image.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 06, 2018, 03:05:28 PM
Lumber sexuals are just woods-adjacent hipsters.

With baby soft hands.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 06, 2018, 08:26:42 PM
Tile shopping right now.  I’d rather eat a red delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 06, 2018, 08:33:12 PM
Shoot me now.....please!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2018, 09:07:03 PM
Shoot me now.....please!


Ugh! I had to do that a few years back. I told my wife I liked them all so she should just pick one.
Epic fail.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 07, 2018, 08:03:26 AM
Just an FYI. I pee'd a hell of a hole through some ice at the local dive bar last night!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2018, 01:18:05 PM
Anyone planning to bid on Russell Crowe's leather jockstrap?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/07/entertainment/russell-crowe-divorce-auction/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 07, 2018, 02:13:26 PM
Just got done taking out a linoleum floor in a bathroom. Used a Bosch electric hammer. Man, what a tool. Made the job easy and kinda fun. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 07, 2018, 02:47:02 PM
Just an FYI. I pee'd a hell of a hole through some ice at the local dive bar last night!

so jealous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 07, 2018, 09:18:35 PM
ND lost the NCAA Hockey championship game ND SUCKS!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2018, 10:38:55 PM
ND lost the NCAA Hockey championship game ND SUCKS!!!!

I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2018, 10:43:35 PM
Oh, and Russell Crowe's leather jockstrap sold for $7,000.

https://www.sothebysaustralia.com.au/lot/AU0822/25

Should make quite a conversation piece....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 08, 2018, 08:45:53 AM
This has a bad word, so click with caution:

https://i.redd.it/8m2rzwdo1nq01.jpg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 08, 2018, 08:58:50 AM
Which word is bad, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on April 08, 2018, 09:10:23 AM
Which word is bad, hey?

Bone, obviously.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 08, 2018, 12:11:34 PM
Which word is bad, hey?

I was kinda offended by Fluffy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 09, 2018, 12:20:38 PM
Eating a Miami Cuban Sandwich from Arby's. 

Tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 12:38:31 PM
My kids knew when they were like 5 years old not to make bomb jokes at the airport...but an NFL player doesn't?

Bet he really impressed his girlfriend, though.  ::)

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23089998/green-bay-packers-trevor-davis-arrested-bomb-joke-airport
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 09, 2018, 01:58:04 PM
adding Sriracha sauce to regular ranch dressing makes for a great salad dressing.

......

but salads still suck. they just suck less with this innovation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 09, 2018, 02:05:31 PM
Just heard putting mayo on a grill cheese is delicious. Anybody try this before?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 09, 2018, 02:17:40 PM
Just heard putting mayo on a grill cheese is delicious. Anybody try this before?

That's a new one.  Poll time:

What is your condiment of choice for grill cheese?  I'm a ketchup guy.  My wife's family is a maple syrup family, which I find odd, but it is pretty delicious.

Never heard of mayo on a GC, but what the hell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 09, 2018, 02:18:54 PM
That's a new one.  Poll time:

What is your condiment of choice for grill cheese?  I'm a ketchup guy.  My wife's family is a maple syrup family, which I find odd, but it is pretty delicious.

Never heard of mayo on a GC, but what the hell.

Syrup all the way.  Sweet and salt, perfect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 09, 2018, 02:19:30 PM
That's a new one.  Poll time:

What is your condiment of choice for grill cheese?  I'm a ketchup guy.  My wife's family is a maple syrup family, which I find odd, but it is pretty delicious.

Never heard of mayo on a GC, but what the hell.

I've never heard of anyone putting anything on their grilled cheese?

I just do tomato soup.

I'm a big fan of mixing sirracha and
Ketchup in a bottle for all my meats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on April 09, 2018, 02:25:03 PM
Shredded sharp cheddar with a pinch or two of parmesan on wheat with a light spreading of pesto and a tomato slice is my grilled cheese of choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 09, 2018, 02:27:40 PM
That's a new one.  Poll time:

What is your condiment of choice for grill cheese?  I'm a ketchup guy.  My wife's family is a maple syrup family, which I find odd, but it is pretty delicious.

Never heard of mayo on a GC, but what the hell.

Spread the mayo on the outer side of the bread slices instead of butter (or Miracle Whip).  Also Mayo, Whip or cream cheese in scrambled eggs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 09, 2018, 02:29:07 PM
That's a new one.  Poll time:

What is your condiment of choice for grill cheese?  I'm a ketchup guy.  My wife's family is a maple syrup family, which I find odd, but it is pretty delicious.

Never heard of mayo on a GC, but what the hell.

I lightly fry some pepperoni or salami and put in the grilled cheese sandwich and it's fantastic.

Never heard of maple syrup that's a new one to me. Is it a regional thing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 09, 2018, 02:29:33 PM
So I don't know if you fellas are aware that the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has an entire website devoted to Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes.  It's food porn at its Wiscy-est:

http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/

Any of you have a good recipe?  You could win $15,000.

http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/contest
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 09, 2018, 02:32:04 PM
So I don't know if you fellas are aware that the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has an entire website devoted to Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes.  It's food porn at its Wiscy-est:

http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/

Any of you have a good recipe?  You could win $15,000.

http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/contest

That site is so cheesey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 09, 2018, 02:39:44 PM
That site is so cheesey

My personal favorite "basic" recipe":

Muenster and Cheddar, bacon, and grilled onions on multi-grain bread.  Use Land-o-Lakes Light Butter to grill (it spreads easier).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 02:56:40 PM
My favorite grilled cheese includes 8-year aged Cedar Grove cheddar, with a spread of cottage cheese mixed with diced olives and pimentos on brioche. Need to do it on a low heat because the aged cheddar takes longer to melt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 09, 2018, 03:01:39 PM
Grilled cheese condiment: Salsa and/or sour cream

Usually not a dunker though.  Some of my go to ingredients:

Squash & pepperjack

Mozzarella, tomato, and basil

Avocado and/or tomato & pretty much any cheese

Also, if you add meat it is no longer a grilled cheese.  It is a meat sandwich with cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on April 09, 2018, 03:10:37 PM
My personal favorite "basic" recipe":

Muenster and Cheddar, bacon, and grilled onions on multi-grain bread.  Use Land-o-Lakes Light Butter to grill (it spreads easier).

Personally, I think grilled cheese should have its own equivalent of the Reinheitsgebot.  Bread, cheese, 1 spread, 1 additional ingredient.  Anything beyond that is just a "hot sandwich."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 09, 2018, 03:31:25 PM
Grilled cheese condiment: Salsa and/or sour cream

Usually not a dunker though.  Some of my go to ingredients:

Squash & pepperjack

Mozzarella, tomato, and basil

Avocado and/or tomato & pretty much any cheese

Also, if you add meat it is no longer a grilled cheese.  It is a meat sandwich with cheese.

Well, then, if you add veggies, it is a veggie sandwich with cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 09, 2018, 03:32:50 PM
Grilled cheese with crunchy peanut butter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 09, 2018, 03:36:58 PM
Personally, I think grilled cheese should have its own equivalent of the Reinheitsgebot.  Bread, cheese, 1 spread, 1 additional ingredient.  Anything beyond that is just a "hot sandwich."
You had me until "one additional ingredient". 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 09, 2018, 03:39:09 PM
Grilled cheese with crunchy peanut butter.

Any type of cheese?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 09, 2018, 03:40:30 PM
Processed  American cheese food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 09, 2018, 04:29:09 PM
Well, then, if you add veggies, it is a veggie sandwich with cheese.

I'll concede bacon since it doesn't usually get top billing.

Roast beef and cheddar, for example, I would never call  a "grilled cheese."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
Also, if you add meat it is no longer a grilled cheese.  It is a meat sandwich with cheese.

Bacon, especially crumbled bacon, would have to be an exception. I'd argue that flaked crab or lobster would fall in that category as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 04:46:15 PM
Definitely sharp cheddar for me...with a couple of thin slices of (NOT Red Delicious) apple.

Never heard of Mayo or ketchup on a grilled cheese....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 09, 2018, 05:01:46 PM
Cmon people, all you need for a grilled cheese is bread drowning in butter and Kraft singles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: war1980rior on April 09, 2018, 05:06:50 PM
Well, then, if you add veggies, it is a veggie sandwich with cheese.

Bacon is a vegetable.  Safe on anything!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 09, 2018, 05:11:45 PM
Shoot gonna try the horseradish sauce on a grilled cheese now. You all have me intrigued.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 05:12:43 PM
Cmon people, all you need for a grilled cheese is bread drowning in butter and Kraft singles.

You need cheese to make a grilled cheese, not processed cheese food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 09, 2018, 05:22:53 PM
You need cheese to make a grilled cheese, not processed cheese food.

Apparently that rule only exists in Wisconsin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 05:23:30 PM
You need cheese to make a grilled cheese, not processed cheese food.

Yep. If you use cheese food, it's a grilled cheese food, not a grilled cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 09, 2018, 05:24:23 PM
adding Sriracha sauce to regular ranch dressing makes for a great salad dressing.

This is exactly what was on my salad for lunch (romaine, couscous, tomato, avocado, and smoked salmon) - awesome combo

As for grilled cheeses (i'm not sure where the line between a grilled cheese and panini is).....either prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, and pesto or chicken sausage, pepper jack and Dave's 'Devils Spit' pickles
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 09, 2018, 05:26:22 PM
This is exactly what was on my salad for lunch (romaine, couscous, tomato, avocado, and smoked salmon) - awesome combo

As for grilled cheeses (i'm not sure where the line between a grilled cheese and panini is).....either prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, and pesto or chicken sausage, pepper jack and Dave's 'Devils Spit' pickles

A panini is a snobby grilled cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 05:30:35 PM
A panini is a snobby grilled cheese.

And more expensive...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 09, 2018, 05:36:29 PM
A panini is a snobby grilled cheese.
I'm nothing if not a bit snobby.  Speaking of which, sourdough is the go to panini bread in the naginiF house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 09, 2018, 05:53:39 PM
Did some research via Google.  Several articles state that a grilled cheese is bread, cheese, and up to one spread.  Add anything else and it is a "melt."

One article even said all grilled cheese sandwiches are melts but not all melts are grilled cheese sandwiches.

So I've been making melts this whole time and calling them grilled cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 09, 2018, 05:58:16 PM
BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 09, 2018, 06:03:18 PM
Have any of you actually made a grilled cheese on an actual grill?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 06:05:29 PM
Did some research via Google.  Several articles state that a grilled cheese is bread, cheese, and up to one spread.  Add anything else and it is a "melt."

One article even said all grilled cheese sandwiches are melts but not all melts are grilled cheese sandwiches.

So I've been making melts this whole time and calling them grilled cheese.

What about multiple cheeses, or unconventional cheeses like cottage cheese or cream cheese?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 09, 2018, 06:11:43 PM
What about multiple cheeses, or unconventional cheeses like cottage cheese or cream cheese?

Multiple cheeses ok according to what I read. Not sure about cottage cheese or cream cheese.  Those last two were not mentioned in the articles I read.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 09, 2018, 06:46:38 PM
What about multiple cheeses, or unconventional cheeses like cottage cheese or cream cheese?

Why would anyone want to add cottage cheese? That stuff is vile.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 09, 2018, 06:55:36 PM
Did some research via Google.  Several articles state that a grilled cheese is bread, cheese, and up to one spread.  Add anything else and it is a "melt."

One article even said all grilled cheese sandwiches are melts but not all melts are grilled cheese sandwiches.

So I've been making melts this whole time and calling them grilled cheese.

What do these "sources" say about a hot dog?  Is it a sandwich or not?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 07:18:19 PM
Why would anyone want to add cottage cheese? That stuff is vile.

You're just not eating it right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 09, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
Bacon grease versus milk for Mac and Cheese, anyone?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 07:30:10 PM
Bacon grease versus milk for Mac and Cheese, anyone?

Organic milk from grass fed cows, of course.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 09, 2018, 07:43:19 PM
My favorite grilled cheese includes 8-year aged Cedar Grove cheddar, with a spread of cottage cheese mixed with diced olives and pimentos on brioche. Need to do it on a low heat because the aged cheddar takes longer to melt.

FYI to all - Cedar Grove cheddar is the best grilling cheese in the country.  Best cheese curds, too... especially when fresh. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 08:15:15 PM
FYI to all - Cedar Grove cheddar is the best grilling cheese in the country.  Best cheese curds, too... especially when fresh.

I haven't had Cedar Grove curds, but Clock Shadow Creamery in the Third Ward has some amazing curds. Worth a trip every Wednesday and Saturday for the fresh ones.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 09, 2018, 08:17:53 PM
Mac and cheese with BACON cooked in the smoker is pretty nummy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 08:20:31 PM
I haven't had Cedar Grove curds, but Clock Shadow Creamery in the Third Ward has some amazing curds. Worth a trip every Wednesday and Saturday for the fresh ones.

Clock Shadow is awesome! We go whenever we are in Milwaukee.

Technically, I’m pretty sure it’s in Walker’s Point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on April 09, 2018, 08:28:56 PM
Sorry, folks.  Grilled Cheese is bread, butter (on the outside) and cheese.  And the only appropriate accompaniment is tomato soup. #childhoodsickfood
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 09, 2018, 08:42:05 PM
When Warrior fans grow up, it's grilled cheese with Sonoran Salsa, or go home.

And some BACON.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 09, 2018, 09:08:46 PM

Never heard of maple syrup that's a new one to me. Is it a regional thing?

We got it from my grandpa.  Western iowa/south Dakota roots.  German heritage.  Was shocked that everyone didn't eat grilled cheese that way.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 09, 2018, 09:21:55 PM
Clock Shadow is awesome! We go whenever we are in Milwaukee.

Technically, I’m pretty sure it’s in Walker’s Point.

Feel like it's right in between. Right around the corner from the old Engine 3, so I think of it as the Third Ward (I know it's not named for the engine house).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on April 09, 2018, 09:43:54 PM
In honor of the Masters, pimento grilled cheese!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wtl_P1vmUmE/UzLgNczmamI/AAAAAAAAGS8/JZGpyVdtp9k/s1600/Grilled+Pimento+Cheese.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 09:45:37 PM
We got it from my grandpa.  Western iowa/south Dakota roots.  German heritage.  Was shocked that everyone didn't eat grilled cheese that way.

So do you put the syrup on top and eat it with utensils, like French toast?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 09, 2018, 09:51:38 PM
What do these "sources" say about a hot dog?  Is it a sandwich or not?

Merriam-Webster says a hot dog on a bun is a sandwich.

"We know: the idea that a hot dog is a sandwich is heresy to some of you. But given that the definition of sandwich is "two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between," there is no sensible way around it. If you want a meatball sandwich on a split roll to be a kind of sandwich, then you have to accept that a hot dog is also a kind of sandwich."

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/to-chew-on-10-kinds-of-sandwiches/hot-dog (https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/to-chew-on-10-kinds-of-sandwiches/hot-dog)

However...

"But a hot dog is not a sandwich, according to an official press release from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council."

"According to the council, "Our verdict is…a hot dog is an exclamation of joy, a food, a verb describing one 'showing off' and even an emoji. It is truly a category unto its own."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/07/a-hot-dog-is-not-a-sandwich/75362898/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/07/a-hot-dog-is-not-a-sandwich/75362898/)




Here are the grilled cheese vs melt links:

https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-a-grilled-cheese-and-a-melt (https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-a-grilled-cheese-and-a-melt)

https://thecookful.com/what-is-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ (https://thecookful.com/what-is-grilled-cheese-sandwich/)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melt_sandwich (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melt_sandwich)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_sandwich#Grilled_cheese_sandwich (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_sandwich#Grilled_cheese_sandwich)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 09, 2018, 10:53:46 PM
So do you put the syrup on top and eat it with utensils, like French toast?

Pour syrup on the plate and dip.  Like a French dip, but with grilled cheese and syrup.

And just bread, butter on the outside and cheese.  Anything else is a hot sandwich.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2018, 11:00:18 PM
Pour syrup on the plate and dip.  Like a French dip, but with grilled cheese and syrup.

And just bread, butter on the outside and cheese.  Anything else is a hot sandwich.

Interesting. Never woulda guessed. Might try one for something different.

Now the really big question for everyone who does this - you do use real maple syrup, and not corn syrup with artificial flavoring...right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2018, 07:24:59 AM
Public Service Announcement:

This product:

https://www.banggood.com/Egrow-50-PcsPack-Vietnam-Milk-Melon-Seeds-Garden-Balcony-Vegetable-Fruit-Plants-Seed-p-1275508.html

Is probably a hoax:
https://www.hoax-slayer.net/boob-melons-hoax-vietnamese-gourd-pumpkin-images/

I say probably because someone really should test them out.   Any Scooper with a green thumb and $2.29 to burn?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2018, 07:29:34 AM
Interesting. Never woulda guessed. Might try one for something different.

Now the really big question for everyone who does this - you do use real maple syrup, and not corn syrup with artificial flavoring...right?

Grilled Cheese with syrup is french toasty.   --  I like real maple syrup, but it's so damn expensive .. Kirkland brand is pretty good and cheap.

https://www.consumerreports.org/maple-syrup/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-maple-syrup/

Question .. does everyone store their syrup in the fridge?  I hadn't until I saw on the Kirkland bottle that you are supposed to.  That's kinda annoying.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on April 10, 2018, 07:33:06 AM
We got it from my grandpa.

Ish.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2018, 08:36:46 AM
Grilled Cheese with syrup is french toasty.   --  I like real maple syrup, but it's so damn expensive .. Kirkland brand is pretty good and cheap.

https://www.consumerreports.org/maple-syrup/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-maple-syrup/

Question .. does everyone store their syrup in the fridge?  I hadn't until I saw on the Kirkland bottle that you are supposed to.  That's kinda annoying.

I use the Kirkland and yes, I store it in the fridge. Good stuff.

And speaking of Kirkland - I've had some "store brand" products over the years that are awful, and some that are as good as big-name products. So what are people's favorite "store brands?" Mine is Kirkland.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 10, 2018, 08:44:37 AM
I use the Kirkland and yes, I store it in the fridge. Good stuff.

And speaking of Kirkland - I've had some "store brand" products over the years that are awful, and some that are as good as big-name products. So what are people's favorite "store brands?" Mine is Kirkland.

Dr Blackheart and Freeway both shop at Aldi together. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 10, 2018, 08:45:35 AM
I use the Kirkland and yes, I store it in the fridge. Good stuff.

And speaking of Kirkland - I've had some "store brand" products over the years that are awful, and some that are as good as big-name products. So what are people's favorite "store brands?" Mine is Kirkland.

Kirkland's booze is great.

Target's private label food (Market Pantry) is excellent as well. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 10, 2018, 09:07:00 AM
At Aldi go with Specially Select.  That's there top end store brand.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 10, 2018, 10:23:28 AM
B & E's Trees bourbon barrel maple syrup
http://www.bandestrees.com/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 10, 2018, 10:42:09 AM
Dr Blackheart and Freeway both shop at Aldi together.

Aldi's = Trader Joe's but with the pallets...plus we can take the carts home with us.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 10, 2018, 10:44:46 AM
Public Service Announcement:

This product:

https://www.banggood.com/Egrow-50-PcsPack-Vietnam-Milk-Melon-Seeds-Garden-Balcony-Vegetable-Fruit-Plants-Seed-p-1275508.html

Is probably a hoax:

I say probably because someone really should test them out.   Any Scooper with a green thumb and $2.29 to burn?

BeeJay and Ziggy are into vegetable medleys so I think we have our Scoop test case.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 10, 2018, 10:55:43 AM
Aldi's = Trader Joe's but with the pallets...plus we can take the carts home with us.

25 cents to buy a cart is a bargain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on April 10, 2018, 11:24:55 AM
Aldi's = Trader Joe's but with the pallets...plus we can take the carts home with us.

There is a historical family link between ALDI and Trader Joe's.
Family business in Germany was split into two companies by brothers who disagreed about selling cigarettes.

WIKI  Aldi for some interesting reading
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 10, 2018, 11:39:37 AM
There is a historical family link between ALDI and Trader Joe's.
Family business in Germany was split into two companies by brothers who disagreed about selling cigarettes.

WIKI  Aldi for some interesting reading

One of the largest privately owned companies in the world.  The rest of the world Aldi owns Trader Joe's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 10, 2018, 12:20:19 PM
One of the largest privately owned companies in the world.  The rest of the world Aldi owns Trader Joe's.

Grilled Cheese - 20 points

Grilled Cheese with BACON - 24 points

EAT MORE BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 10, 2018, 12:38:31 PM
Grilled Cheese - 20 points

Grilled Cheese with BACON - 24 points

EAT MORE BACON

If you were truly a lover of bacon, you would be advocating people to eat less so there is more for you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 10, 2018, 12:41:17 PM
Anyone here ever been to Cheesies?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 10, 2018, 12:43:27 PM
Anyone here ever been to Cheesies?

Yes, decent drunk food, great fried pickles wayyyy overrated though as the cheese is usually solid by the time it arrives at the table. Heard the food truck is legit though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 10, 2018, 01:21:38 PM
Anyone here ever been to Cheesies?

Overrated, even as drunk food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2018, 02:13:25 PM
Grilled Cheese - 20 points

Grilled Cheese with BACON - 24 points

EAT MORE BACON


Hey, RC - ever tried this stuff called bacon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 10, 2018, 02:47:49 PM
Hey, RC - ever tried this stuff called bacon?

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzou2dAPLlqt9xU-48OUqkAgC88_kPjWh87eCsR03nYzKNZZtTjQ)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 10, 2018, 02:54:31 PM
Pig candy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2018, 04:24:13 PM
For years we fried up bacon every Sunday until we tried baking it.  That's soooo much easier.

The odd thing, though, is even if we buy the same brand (SKU) and cook it at the same temp, same amount of time .. every batch's taste and done-ness is wildly random.  Sometimes it'l be burnt at 14 minutes, sometimes it'll need another 4-5 minutes.   

What the heck, pigs? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 10, 2018, 04:35:20 PM
For years we fried up bacon every Sunday until we tried baking it.  That's soooo much easier.

This is absolutely true.  Game changer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 10, 2018, 04:38:09 PM
Recently tried lamb bacon and it was incredible. Any of you tried that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 10, 2018, 04:44:47 PM
Recently tried lamb bacon and it was incredible. Any of you tried that?

I have not.  I have had venison bacon, which is outstanding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2018, 05:09:32 PM
I have not.  I have had venison bacon, which is outstanding.

Never had venison bacon, but I've had venison sausages. Excellent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 10, 2018, 05:58:48 PM
Can we get this thread to triple digits, please
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2018, 06:14:58 PM
Can we get this thread to triple digits, please

Triple?  Please.  Quadruple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 10, 2018, 06:25:09 PM
Weather models for this weekends forecast show snow amounts from an inch to 2 feet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 10, 2018, 08:25:58 PM
Never had venison bacon, but I've had venison sausages. Excellent.
Can vouch for this. Had an uncle who lived in Vermont would hunt and do venison sausage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2018, 09:31:40 PM
Triple?  Please.  Quadruple.

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 10, 2018, 11:18:06 PM
I haven't had Cedar Grove curds, but Clock Shadow Creamery in the Third Ward has some amazing curds. Worth a trip every Wednesday and Saturday for the fresh ones.

Prepare to have your mind blown....

Clock Shadow and Cedar Grove are owned by the same people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 08:06:06 AM
Looks like the White Sox have an only slightly larger following than DePaul.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769847-report-974-fans-attended-rays-vs-white-sox-game-at-guaranteed-rate-field?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

On the plus side, your odds of catching a foul ball look pretty good....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 11, 2018, 08:12:06 AM
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is April 12.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 08:21:42 AM
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is April 12.

Awesome...but aren't you getting a bit ahead of things? After all, today is National Cheese Fondue Day.

Happy National Cheese Fondue Day everyone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 11, 2018, 08:28:38 AM
Looks like the White Sox have an only slightly larger following than DePaul.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769847-report-974-fans-attended-rays-vs-white-sox-game-at-guaranteed-rate-field?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

On the plus side, your odds of catching a foul ball look pretty good....

Slightly larger? That's at least 974x larger than DePaul's following
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 11, 2018, 08:42:20 AM
Red delicious apples are the only apple on sale at the grocery store today:

99¢ a lb. worthless.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 08:49:13 AM
Red delicious apples are the only apple on sale at the grocery store today:

99¢ a lb. worthless.

That's about $1.00/lb too expensive, since ya gotta lug 'em home and toss 'em to the squirrels....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 11, 2018, 09:28:43 AM
That's about $1.00/lb too expensive, since ya gotta lug 'em home and toss 'em to the squirrels....

https://www.youtube.com/v/T_AHCm0urak
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 11, 2018, 10:34:56 AM
Anyone here ever been to Cheesies?

Just drove by and saw they opened that cheesie's pizza expansion next door. Have you swung in there yet?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 11:33:32 AM
Just drove by and saw they opened that cheesie's pizza expansion next door. Have you swung in there yet?

They related to Chuck E Cheesie's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 11, 2018, 11:35:51 AM
NM

Did we reach page 100 yet?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LloydsLegs on April 11, 2018, 11:37:44 AM
I'd like my first post on (in?) this thread to be the one to get us to 100
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LloydsLegs on April 11, 2018, 11:37:56 AM
damn
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 12:00:34 PM
Maybe this one will do it....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 12:00:59 PM
So much for that theory.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 11, 2018, 12:03:31 PM
Are we trying to surpass the Magic Craptastical Thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 11, 2018, 12:07:54 PM
100 pages. Best thread around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 11, 2018, 12:08:54 PM
Also all of "hangin at the Al" is almost at 1,000 pages of threads. Hot damn!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 11, 2018, 12:10:11 PM
4 more
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 11, 2018, 12:10:23 PM
3 more
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on April 11, 2018, 12:10:34 PM
Now?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 11, 2018, 12:10:39 PM
2 more
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 11, 2018, 12:10:52 PM
Boom happy 100 NM for all!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 12:32:19 PM
Boom happy 100 NM for all!


NM!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 11, 2018, 12:32:30 PM
Red delicious apples are the only apple on sale at the grocery store today:

99¢ a lb. worthless.
What sort of third world grocer are you shopping at?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 11, 2018, 12:34:58 PM
BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on April 11, 2018, 12:37:59 PM
What sort of third world grocer are you shopping at?

Third world grocers aren't desperate enough to sell the red delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 11, 2018, 12:39:38 PM
Third world grocers aren't desperate enough to sell the red delicious.

I hear they all go to the Federal School Lunch Program.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on April 11, 2018, 12:45:19 PM
I hear they all go to the Federal School Lunch Program.


God we treat our poor shamefully.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 11, 2018, 01:56:30 PM

God we treat our poor shamefully.

Well that's why they're in school.  Duh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 11, 2018, 02:08:57 PM

God we treat our poor shamefully.

My apple voucher program will make quality apples affordable for all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 11, 2018, 02:22:10 PM
Triple?  Please.  Quadruple.

Enough of the self-congratulatory behavior, folks.  Hilltopper has declared a new goal for us. 

X,XXX

onward
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 11, 2018, 02:27:03 PM
Enough of the self-congratulatory behavior, folks.  Hilltopper has declared a new goal for us. 

X,XXX

onward

To infinity and beyond!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 11, 2018, 02:51:26 PM
Crean sucks mattas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 11, 2018, 03:10:25 PM
Enough of the self-congratulatory behavior, folks.  Hilltopper has declared a new goal for us. 

X,XXX

onward

I set my controls to long form.  I am only on 50 pages.  "Half way home"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: deerchaser on April 11, 2018, 03:27:43 PM
I set my controls to long form.  I am only on 50 pages.  "Half way home"

In the same boat. I thought I'd see what the lowest message amount available was. 5 gets me almost halfway to 4 digits!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 03:43:34 PM
Enough of the self-congratulatory behavior, folks.  Hilltopper has declared a new goal for us. 

X,XXX

onward

We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2018, 03:43:51 PM
Oh, and ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 11, 2018, 06:36:28 PM
I set my controls to long form.  I am only on 50 pages.  "Half way home"

25 ppp is for amateurs. 50 ppp 4TW.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 11, 2018, 07:52:00 PM
25 ppp is for amateurs. 50 ppp 4TW.

Great wine, like Arby's Sauce, is better aged.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 11, 2018, 09:01:06 PM
Great wine, like Arby's Sauce, is better aged.
+1,000  8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 12, 2018, 07:12:10 AM
Great wine, like Arby's Sauce, is better aged.

I like to wedge them between the seat and center console. Safe keeping and a little bit of heat.

I always forget to move them before getting a car wash, now I just tell the vacuum guy to stay out of there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 12, 2018, 10:42:43 AM
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/best-cheese-for-grilled-cheese-sandwich_us_5acbb3b1e4b07a3485e742c5

Discuss
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 12, 2018, 10:46:56 AM
This seems like an appropriate place to pose this question--Pigs In A Blanket.....best appetizer ever?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 12, 2018, 10:52:04 AM
This seems like an appropriate place to pose this question--Pigs In A Blanket.....best appetizer ever?

I see your pig in a blanket and raise you a bacon wrapped scallop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 12, 2018, 10:53:03 AM
I see your pig in a blanket and raise you a bacon wrapped scallop

Bacon wrapped tempura cheese curds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 12, 2018, 10:54:33 AM
I see your pig in a blanket and raise you a bacon wrapped scallop

I see your bacon wrapped scallop and raise you a bacon Crostini.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 12, 2018, 11:08:29 AM
I see your bacon wrapped scallop and raise you a bacon Crostini.

I see your bacon crostini and raise you grilled bacon wrapped dates stuffed with pepper jack cheese
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 12, 2018, 11:13:27 AM
grilled bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with sausage
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 12, 2018, 11:17:52 AM
I'm starting to sense a theme here...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on April 12, 2018, 11:19:11 AM
Boom happy 100 NM for all!
Query:  “O me! O life!… of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless… of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?”

Answer: That you are here — that life exists, and MUScoop; that the powerful thread goes on and you may contribute a verse.” That the powerful thread *goes on* and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” — John Keating (Robin Williams), Dead Poets Society
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 12, 2018, 12:44:33 PM
Query:  “O me! O life!… of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless… of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?”

Answer: That you are here — that life exists, and MUScoop; that the powerful thread goes on and you may contribute a verse.” That the powerful thread *goes on* and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” — John Keating (Robin Williams), Dead Poets Society

O All American, my All American!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 12, 2018, 01:10:06 PM
Bacon wrapped tempura cheese curds.

Bacon-wrapped dates.  If you like the salty and sweet combo, it is amazing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2018, 01:32:52 PM
Would y'all eat a Red Delicious apple if it was wrapped in enough bacon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 12, 2018, 02:02:57 PM
Would y'all eat a Red Delicious apple if it was wrapped in enough bacon?
Just found a way to screw up BACON, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 12, 2018, 02:03:32 PM
Would y'all eat a Red Delicious apple if it was wrapped in enough bacon?

No, I'd pick off the bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 12, 2018, 02:06:46 PM
Bacon-wrapped dates.  If you like the salty and sweet combo, it is amazing.

They do sound delicious. I've also had some very good chorizo stuffed figs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 12, 2018, 02:15:09 PM
Bacon-wrapped dates.  If you like the salty and sweet combo, it is amazing.

Ahem You gotta do better than a simple bacon wrapped date

I see your bacon crostini and raise you grilled bacon wrapped dates stuffed with pepper jack cheese
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 12, 2018, 02:38:04 PM
How bout your date, wrapped in only bacon? Mmmmm bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2018, 03:03:50 PM
Just found a way to screw up BACON, hey?

Sorry news. I was trying to figure out a way to salvage tons of apples.

My bad....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 12, 2018, 05:13:53 PM
I see your pig in a blanket and raise you a bacon wrapped scallop

TAMU, I think you're the person on here that rec'd Big Mouth. Since we watched it a few months ago, my wife hasn't been able to eat scallops.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 12, 2018, 05:31:53 PM
TAMU, I think you're the person on here that rec'd Big Mouth. Since we watched it a few months ago, my wife hasn't been able to eat scallops.

 ;D

That was me. I'm glad that I filled your lives with laughter. But I didn't intend to ruin your wife's taste for scallops!

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fZMccNP7lwk/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on April 12, 2018, 06:08:40 PM
(http://cdn.firstwefeast.com/assets/2015/05/bacon.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 12, 2018, 06:36:28 PM
May have a new winner for the "hang a banner" competition. Yea I know, still don't know how to embed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BM1090 on April 12, 2018, 06:57:23 PM
Terrible mistake to read this thread when hungry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 12, 2018, 07:40:16 PM
Terrible mistake to read this thread.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 12, 2018, 08:01:38 PM
Sobelman's Bloody is my favorite appetizer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 12, 2018, 08:10:24 PM
Sobelman's Bloody is my favorite appetizer.

Probably my least favorite bloody in the city. It's all fluff and no substance. The selection at Cafe Centraal is vastly, vastly superior. Far better flavor without all the unnecessary accoutrements.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 12, 2018, 08:22:20 PM
Curing 10lbs of pork belly right now.

This Sunday, the magic happens, and poof.....BACON!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2018, 08:52:21 PM
I'll just leave this right here:

http://www.mindfullyfrugalmom.com/2013/06/fathers-day-dessert-peanut-butter-bacon-beer-brownies/ (http://www.mindfullyfrugalmom.com/2013/06/fathers-day-dessert-peanut-butter-bacon-beer-brownies/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 12, 2018, 09:08:20 PM
Probably my least favorite bloody in the city. It's all fluff and no substance. The selection at Cafe Centraal is vastly, vastly superior. Far better flavor without all the unnecessary accoutrements.

Apps aside, Great Lakes Distillary has some great bloodies.  They had a gin based Bloody recipe with some sriracha that was excellent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 12, 2018, 09:11:35 PM
Snowmageddon this weekend. Starts with thunder, then ice, then 14 inches by Saturday night.

Then on Sunday, the smoker comes out, and poooof....BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 12, 2018, 09:38:01 PM
Curing 10lbs of pork belly right now.

This Sunday, the magic happens, and poof.....BACON!
I read that as "curling 10lbs of pork belly"...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 12, 2018, 09:53:37 PM
Probably my least favorite bloody in the city. It's all fluff and no substance. The selection at Cafe Centraal is vastly, vastly superior. Far better flavor without all the unnecessary accoutrements.
Wow, thanks for pointing this place out, I will definitely have to hit it the next time I'm in Milwaukee.  I love Belgian beer, and the menu looks amazing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 12, 2018, 10:00:00 PM
No one show this to RC:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2017/02/01/the-looming-disaster-of-a-us-bacon-shortage-and-the-value-of-futures-contracts/#2a21c21628f5
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 12, 2018, 10:17:17 PM
Wow, thanks for pointing this place out, I will definitely have to hit it the next time I'm in Milwaukee.  I love Belgian beer, and the menu looks amazing.

They also have a nice rear patio for outdoor dining. Same owners as Cafe Hollander and Benelux.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 13, 2018, 06:12:02 AM
No one show this to RC:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2017/02/01/the-looming-disaster-of-a-us-bacon-shortage-and-the-value-of-futures-contracts/#2a21c21628f5

Nah, he's the Ron Paul of bacon---prepper style.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 13, 2018, 07:10:40 AM
Snowmageddon this weekend. Starts with thunder, then ice, then 14 inches by Saturday night.

Then on Sunday, the smoker comes out, and poooof....BACON



Really? All da ladies in yo neck of da woods oughta bee happy, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2018, 07:52:05 AM
Snowmageddon this weekend. Starts with thunder, then ice, then 14 inches by Saturday night.

Then on Sunday, the smoker comes out, and poooof....BACON

Strange late winter storm.

Here in RST, it sounds like we will be near the southern edge of the snow. We have the thunderstorms right now and are expecting it to turn to snow overnight. Sounds like 4 to 7 inches here.

Minnesota - it's always either July or Winter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 13, 2018, 11:26:22 AM
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-montville-high-school-fight-club-arrest-20180412-story.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2018, 01:14:48 PM
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-montville-high-school-fight-club-arrest-20180412-story.html

Appalling. Pretty sure he won't be teaching anymore.

Send him to prison, and feed him a steady diet of Red Delicious apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 13, 2018, 01:30:08 PM
Appalling. Pretty sure he won't be teaching anymore.


Not without a fight from his union, I bet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 13, 2018, 02:12:15 PM
Not without a fight from his union, I bet.

Are substitute teachers, like the guy in the article, routinely part of teachers unions?  I always thought subs were basically independent contractors.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 13, 2018, 02:15:00 PM
Not without a fight from his union, I bet.

Article says he was fired immediately. Not sure if the union got involved
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 13, 2018, 02:16:54 PM
FFS, people.  Do not talk about fight club.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 13, 2018, 02:19:52 PM
FFS, people.  Do not talk about fight club.

Is that, like, a rule or something?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2018, 05:08:23 PM
Not without a fight from his union, I bet.

Maybe his union rep can join the fight club.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 13, 2018, 07:04:59 PM
Snowmageddon this weekend. Starts with thunder, then ice, then 14 inches by Saturday night.

Then on Sunday, the smoker comes out, and poooof....BACON

This storm is crazy.  Sleeting like crazy right now. 70 miles away, there are two severe thunderstorm warnings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 13, 2018, 07:44:14 PM
This storm is crazy.  Sleeting like crazy right now. 70 miles away, there are two severe thunderstorm warnings.

The Bacon Apocalypse
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 13, 2018, 08:02:22 PM
The Bacon Apocalypse

That happens on Sunday, when the pork belly is pulled from the brine, and is gently cold smoked by apple and cherry wood at 150 degrees for about two hours.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 13, 2018, 08:06:14 PM
Ha, now we got thunder sleet. Awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 13, 2018, 09:38:56 PM
That happens on Sunday, when the pork belly is pulled from the brine, and is gently cold smoked by apple and cherry wood at 150 degrees for about two hours.
Not red delicious apple wood...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2018, 10:10:18 PM
Ha, now we got thunder sleet. Awesome.

We’ve been getting that in Rochester too. And earlier they said up to 6 inches of snow...now they’re saying up to 12. Gotta love springtime in Minnesota!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 13, 2018, 10:36:11 PM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2018, 11:08:10 PM
nm

NM!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 14, 2018, 12:42:05 AM
We’ve been getting that in Rochester too. And earlier they said up to 6 inches of snow...now they’re saying up to 12. Gotta love springtime in Minnesota!

According to Mrs. Glow, we should divide by 2.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 14, 2018, 07:46:37 AM
Watching the news last night, it had an eye popping 31 inch snow prediction for the Twin Cities.

Looks like that was bogus .. more like 6-10.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2018, 09:17:10 AM
It’s a very narrow line. Some spots get an inch and 60 miles away 18 inches.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 14, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
nm

Dude, it's been covered.  Repeatedly.

Here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg935689#msg935689),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg939470#msg939470),

and here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg941250#msg941250),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg943649#msg943649),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg945119#msg945119),

and...


You get the point.  If you're going to post in a thread, do us all a favor and read it first to avoid just repeating points that have been made repeatedly.


/But, thanks for not shouting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 10:44:02 AM
Dude, it's been covered.  Repeatedly.

Here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg935689#msg935689),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg939470#msg939470),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg941250#msg941250),

and here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg943649#msg943649),

and here (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg945119#msg945119),

and...


You get the point.  If you're going to post in a thread, do us all a favor and read it first to avoid just repeating points that have been made repeatedly.


/But, thanks for not shouting.


 ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 14, 2018, 10:59:19 AM
When's Arby's going to get in on the fast food breakfast craze? What will they offer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 14, 2018, 11:41:00 AM
Chuck Freimund's bigger breakfast, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 14, 2018, 12:20:53 PM
When's Arby's going to get in on the fast food breakfast craze? What will they offer?

They'll bring the meats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 12:24:01 PM
They'll bring the meats.

I’m thinking maybe bacon? ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 14, 2018, 12:37:03 PM
I’m thinking maybe bacon? ;)

Bacon wrapped breakfast sausage?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2018, 12:58:49 PM
Officially upgraded to a blizzard. 15 inches expected. Time for 4wd and trip to Total Wine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 14, 2018, 01:03:33 PM
I would rather have the 15 inches of snow than the one inch of ice we are supposed to get here. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 14, 2018, 01:07:11 PM
You think thats bad? Its unseasonably cold here. I went to the TAMU softball game today and had to wear a windbreaker!  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 01:30:39 PM
I would rather have the 15 inches of snow than the one inch of ice we are supposed to get here.

We got ice overnight, and are now getting snow on top of it. :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 14, 2018, 01:37:20 PM
We got ice overnight, and are now getting snow on top of it. :-[
OK.  You've got it worse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 14, 2018, 01:48:10 PM
OK.  You've got it worse.

And they have to walk up hill both ways!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 14, 2018, 02:04:46 PM
You think thats bad? Its unseasonably cold here. I went to the TAMU softball game today and had to wear a windbreaker!  :D

It's terrible.  I might have to wear a long sleeve shirt on my run today.  Should be running (or shouldn't depending on who you ask) shirtless this time of year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on April 14, 2018, 02:37:09 PM
Just drove to Chick-Fil-A. It's a mess.

Snow tires are a top tier invention of all-time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 02:38:27 PM

Snow tires are a top tier invention of all-time


+1000

Wouldn't even consider living in MN without 'em.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2018, 02:49:15 PM
+1000

Wouldn't even consider living in MN without 'em.

Never bought em. Got the Silverado stuck in March. Frame got stuck on a three foot drift and back end was in a ditch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2018, 03:12:11 PM
Thundersnow now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 14, 2018, 03:27:28 PM
Thundersnow now.

#thoughtsandprayers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 14, 2018, 03:54:46 PM
Thundersnow now.

stick the 1 iron high up in the air ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 04:26:45 PM
Not a single vehicle has driven down our block since this morning...but the mailman just made it through. Kudos to the USPS!

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2018, 04:43:04 PM
Watching BBQ Pitmasters. Smoker comes out tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 14, 2018, 04:52:55 PM
Watching BBQ Pitmasters. Smoker comes out tomorrow.
85 and terribly windy down here, probably ruined my old man's golf game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 14, 2018, 05:24:49 PM
I've got a $1,000 budget for a new grill. Looking at the Weber Genesis II SE-410. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 14, 2018, 06:00:18 PM
  this guy needs an arby's-grand rapids, mi meteorologist tells em basically to stfu ein'a?

http://fox17online.com/2018/04/12/garry-franks-rant-going-viral/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 14, 2018, 06:28:33 PM
Sorry if this is off topic...I'm sitting in the van waiting for my daughters to come out from the last Sib's weekend event at Madison.  I've been staring directly at the Kohl Hole for the last 15 minutes and am starting to feel nauseous.

Can I be certain that this affliction will subside once I cross the city limits?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 14, 2018, 06:33:16 PM
Sorry if this is off topic...I'm sitting in the van waiting for my daughters to come out from the last Sib's weekend event at Madison.  I've been staring directly at the Kohl Hole for the last 15 minutes and am starting to feel nauseous.

Can I be certain that this affliction will subside once I cross the city limits?

Depends, have you eaten any Arby's recently?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 06:33:42 PM
Sorry if this is off topic...I'm sitting in the van waiting for my daughters to come out from the last Sib's weekend event at Madison.  I've been staring directly at the Kohl Hole for the last 15 minutes and am starting to feel nauseous.

Can I be certain that this affliction will subside once I cross the city limits?

No certainty...but you would probably increase your chances of recovery if you avert your eyes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on April 14, 2018, 06:37:53 PM
Sorry if this is off topic...I'm sitting in the van waiting for my daughters to come out from the last Sib's weekend event at Madison.  I've been staring directly at the Kohl Hole for the last 15 minutes and am starting to feel nauseous.

Can I be certain that this affliction will subside once I cross the city limits?

If not, this will help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46gCkFxmmMw
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 14, 2018, 06:39:11 PM
No certainty...but you would probably increase your chances of recovery if you avert your eyes.

It burns!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2018, 06:45:36 PM
If not, this will help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46gCkFxmmMw

Our defense looked pretty good that day. My god, the rodents were awful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 14, 2018, 06:53:52 PM
I've got a $1,000 budget for a new grill. Looking at the Weber Genesis II SE-410. Any thoughts?

Better to get ten $100 grills and toss one out each year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 14, 2018, 08:28:42 PM
I've got a $1,000 budget for a new grill. Looking at the Weber Genesis II SE-410. Any thoughts?
I've had a Weber Genesis (I assume 1) for probably 7-8 years.  I had to give myself a pep talk to make the trip to the Home center to pay (I think) $700 for it.  One of the best purchases I've made. Not one regret since the first time I fired it up. The only part I have replaced in that time was the grill cover.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 14, 2018, 08:30:33 PM
By the way, I made it out of Madison okay.  It is always a nice jolt back to the real world when I see the Marquette St. sign 50yds before the entrance ramp to head towards Milwaukee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 14, 2018, 08:58:46 PM
Better to get ten $100 grills and toss one out each year.

If you have the get-up for it, hook em straight up to your natural gas from the house.  You need a different attachment and/or regulator.  No worries slinging tanks and never a problem starting them up on days in April like this #*@#**$@ ‘ing day
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 14, 2018, 09:32:28 PM
Better to get ten $100 grills and toss one out each year.

When my last gas grill died about 5-6 years ago, I shopped around for a while trying to find something I liked.  I couldn’t find anything that I considered “just right” enough to justify the cost. Ultimately, I bought a $60 Weber charcoal grill and have used that since. I’ve never regretted it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 14, 2018, 09:58:50 PM
I've got a $1,000 budget for a new grill. Looking at the Weber Genesis II SE-410. Any thoughts?

Give the money to your wife so she can buy a decent stove that she uses every single day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 14, 2018, 11:08:20 PM
Give the money to your wife so she can buy a decent stove that she uses every single day.

Mmmmm.....hot sammiches....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 14, 2018, 11:23:58 PM
Give the money to your wife so she can buy a decent stove that she uses every single day.

We have an stove that we use every day in the winter. Now it's time for a decent grill, that we use 5 days a week in the summer.

Also, already ditched on Weber. 2018 line is trash.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 15, 2018, 11:00:29 AM
Pope switches loyalty from MU to VU  :'( Fire Wojo!
https://twitter.com/novambb/status/985507794001580032?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 15, 2018, 12:13:00 PM
We have an stove that we use every day in the winter. Now it's time for a decent grill, that we use 5 days a week in the summer.

Also, already ditched on Weber. 2018 line is trash.

Get a Traeger.  Grill, smoker, automatic temperature control.  It can do everything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on April 15, 2018, 12:39:02 PM
Get a Traeger.  Grill, smoker, automatic temperature control.  It can do everything.

And the meats is really tasty  :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 15, 2018, 12:58:51 PM
Braiding threads again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 15, 2018, 01:01:37 PM
Get a Traeger.  Grill, smoker, automatic temperature control.  It can do everything.

Check out Green Mountain too. Owners are ex Traeger guys. You can monitor food temps and control grill temp from your phone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 15, 2018, 01:18:01 PM
I'm a non-smoker, and am starting to feel like an outsider in this thread.... :(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 15, 2018, 01:33:55 PM
I'm a non-smoker, and am starting to feel like an outsider in this thread.... :(

Would a participation trophy make you feel better?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on April 15, 2018, 01:50:22 PM
I'd try a Wolf, but that company is based in Madison...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 15, 2018, 02:09:20 PM
Would a participation trophy make you feel better?

I'd be down with that...or maybe the Olouma Nnamaka Consistency Award.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 15, 2018, 03:00:29 PM
Get a Traeger.  Grill, smoker, automatic temperature control.  It can do everything.

I need propane unfortunately.

Leaning hard towards Broil King.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on April 15, 2018, 03:28:05 PM
I'm looking also and leaning towards a Weber because I've heard no one say a bad thing about them. My first from several years ago was a lower quality one from Home Depot or Menards and the burners went bad pretty quickly. Looking to spend under $1000 also. I still can't tell what the difference is between a Genesis and a Spirit. I did like the ceramic grate on the first grill I had as opposed to cast iron.

As far as I know, there is no issue converting from propane to natural gas. That is a potential option for me in the future. Is that accurate?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 15, 2018, 04:19:24 PM
I bought a Tec grill 25 years ago and it's still going strong.  Go high end and forget about it.  Infrared really cooks the meat evenly.  A ton of money but you aren't buying a new grill every 4-5 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 15, 2018, 04:27:12 PM
I'm looking also and leaning towards a Weber because I've heard no one say a bad thing about them. My first from several years ago was a lower quality one from Home Depot or Menards and the burners went bad pretty quickly. Looking to spend under $1000 also. I still can't tell what the difference is between a Genesis and a Spirit. I did like the ceramic grate on the first grill I had as opposed to cast iron.

As far as I know, there is no issue converting from propane to natural gas. That is a potential option for me in the future. Is that accurate?
I just replaced my 18 year old Weber gas grill a few months ago.  I looked around at a Weber Genesis II E-310 and found one at Local Loot for $575, which is substantially less than everywhere else I could find.  When it arrived, it had used porcelain grates.  I contacted the place, they apologized up, down and sideways, upgraded me to stainless steel and overnighted them to me.  Other than that issue, it was 100% new.  It's a great grill.

You may or may not find a deal that good, but it definitely pays to shop it on the net.  Some places at least have free delivery and some put it together for free.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 15, 2018, 05:19:35 PM
I bought a Tec grill 25 years ago and it's still going strong.  Go high end and forget about it.  Infrared really cooks the meat evenly.  A ton of money but you aren't buying a new grill every 4-5 years.

Tec might make terrific grills, but people who buy Webers typically don't need to replace them as frequently as every 4-5 years. I just replaced a Weber that lasted 18 years. I kept it outside through 18 Minnesota winters and used it year-round (typically 1x/week in winter, 3-4x/week in summer).

Again, not ripping on Tec, but anyone shopping for (or asking about) a $1000 Weber is probably not in the market for a $4000 Tec. It would be like a German auto dealership trying to convince someone looking at a VW Golf to move up to an Audi RS3. Both are terrific cars (both made Car and Driver's Ten Best for 2018), but they market to totally different audiences...with the Audi costing nearly 4x what the VW costs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 15, 2018, 06:23:59 PM
First time hearing about Tec grills. Interesting technology.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 15, 2018, 07:50:10 PM
I use the Kirkland and yes, I store it in the fridge. Good stuff.

And speaking of Kirkland - I've had some "store brand" products over the years that are awful, and some that are as good as big-name products. So what are people's favorite "store brands?" Mine is Kirkland.
Kirkland products are designed to be better quality than the comparable advertised brand at a lower price. They are actually a go to for our family over the years. With three student athletes we went through a lot of consumables.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 15, 2018, 07:59:35 PM
Just bought some of those Kirkland golf 4 piece urethane cover balls everyone says are essentially pro v I’s. The Kirkland specials are $30/24. Prov’s are $48/ 12
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 15, 2018, 08:08:51 PM
On line or at the store?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 16, 2018, 12:53:14 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on April 16, 2018, 12:55:41 PM
Rocket

I will be anxious to hear your review of the Kirkland’s. I have always been a golf snob, but sounds like quite the deal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LAZER on April 16, 2018, 01:25:22 PM
Kirkland products are designed to be better quality than the comparable advertised brand at a lower price. They are actually a go to for our family over the years. With three student athletes we went through a lot of consumables.
Not necessarily better quality, but often the same quality.  Many well known manufacturers will use an almost identical formula as their own brand and just throw it in a Kirkland or Trader Joe's label.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 16, 2018, 01:49:51 PM
I went over the Kirkland's last year.

The Kirkland Signature golf ball is the Nassau Quattro, which is a tour level European ball. It performs on the same level as every other 4-piece, urethane ball. It's a good ball.

The problem with K-Sigs are the availability. I don't want to play a different ball when they are out of stock. I want to play one ball, all season long. If they are in stock permanently, I would switch to K-Sigs. However, this won't be the case as Costco is only buying production overruns. I will keep on playing Vice balls, which if you haven't tried, you should.

The best part about Kirkland Signatures? Costco doesn't give a crap about Titleist's lawsuit threats. Titleist loves to throw around C&D letters to every golf ball start up company that makes a 4-piece urethane ball. They tried with Costco, and Costco decided to unzip, throw it on the table and file a lawsuit against Aschunet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 16, 2018, 01:59:20 PM
On line or at the store?

online-they just came last thursday.  i just checked- they are out of stock now
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 16, 2018, 02:03:15 PM
Rocket

I will be anxious to hear your review of the Kirkland’s. I have always been a golf snob, but sounds like quite the deal.

i'll keep ya posted-i just got an email from the legends, they cancelled the start(4/21) of our "beat the dog" men's league, so it may be a few weeks before i see my handicap go down ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: RJax55 on April 16, 2018, 02:05:01 PM
I found the Kirkland to be pretty crapty in the wind. It didn't hold its line as well as the other tour-level balls. If you're looking to save cash on urethane balls, go Snell. Great performance, no issues with availability and good prices. If you go with the 6 dozen value pack, it gets down to $27 a dozen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 16, 2018, 04:22:13 PM
Home Depot delivered 60 bags of mulch to my house, at just $2/bag over the weekend. It was only $49 to deliver it. The delivery was on one pallet & was nearly 9 feet tall.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 16, 2018, 06:07:38 PM
Home Depot delivered 60 bags of mulch to my house, at just $2/bag over the weekend. It was only $49 to deliver it. The delivery was on one pallet & was nearly 9 feet tall.

Yikes! That's a tall pile of mulch.

We needed more mulch than we could haul on our own last year, and first considered going to a place like Home Depot. But then my wife contacted a guy who had done some landscaping for us a few years earlier. He was able to deliver us some good quality stuff for a comparable price...and we just has a single pile without a zillion plastic bags.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 16, 2018, 06:27:24 PM
Yikes! That's a tall pile of mulch.

We needed more mulch than we could haul on our own last year, and first considered going to a place like Home Depot. But then my wife contacted a guy who had done some landscaping for us a few years earlier. He was able to deliver us some good quality stuff for a comparable price...and we just has a single pile without a zillion plastic bags.

If you need enough, you can get a dump truck to drop it in your driveway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on April 16, 2018, 06:29:57 PM
Elm Grove provides free mulch delivered. Only negative is that we found tennis balls, Barbie dolls and other strange items mixed in the mulch. Have to say, can’t beat the price.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 16, 2018, 06:54:00 PM
If you need enough, you can get a dump truck to drop it in your driveway.

Yep - that's pretty much what he did.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 16, 2018, 07:10:42 PM
(https://i.redd.it/nzqb603klas01.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 16, 2018, 10:01:43 PM
(https://i.redd.it/nzqb603klas01.png)

I know that kid... and he's a little sh*t the rest of the year!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2018, 08:55:33 AM
Oh, and Russell Crowe's leather jockstrap sold for $7,000.

https://www.sothebysaustralia.com.au/lot/AU0822/25

Should make quite a conversation piece....

And now we know who bought it....

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/john-oliver-russell-crowe-jockstrap-art-divorce-auction-cinderella-man-hbo-a8307241.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 17, 2018, 02:52:45 PM
Pearl Jam is selling some sweet World Cup-style futbol jerseys

https://pearljam.com/shop/apparel (https://pearljam.com/shop/apparel)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 17, 2018, 03:16:27 PM
Pearl Jam is selling some sweet World Cup-style futbol jerseys

https://pearljam.com/shop/apparel (https://pearljam.com/shop/apparel)

I find it funny how half of those teams aren't even in the World Cup this year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2018, 04:42:57 PM
I find it funny how half of those teams aren't even in the World Cup this year.

It's all about the Benjamin$
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MattyWarrior on April 17, 2018, 07:44:06 PM
Pro-Bark has good mulch that lasts for 2-3 years get a break and free delivery if you order 10-12 yards
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 17, 2018, 07:53:12 PM
If you need enough, you can get a dump truck to drop it in your driveway.
This is the one thing my wife and i disagree on.  I want less and she wants more.  Every year we call it the 'divorce mound', and 11 years of doing the same thing in this house, she is clearly correct.....our 5 cu/yds of mulch gets dumped next week.  Let us all hope we don't need more decorative stone this year.
I know that kid... and he's a little sh*t the rest of the year!

This is the single funniest post so far of 2018.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 17, 2018, 08:09:25 PM
Used to do bulk mulch every year, switched to the bags of brown last year. Never going back. The color lasts way longer, I still have brown mulch. My dad is going on several years of bagged mulch, he says three years until the color is gone. The bagged stuff doesn't fly away as easily either.

Pro tip (ZFB's mom taught me this): Rent the Home Depot truck for $20/HR and have them load the pallet in. With someone in the back, drive around your yard and throw the bags every 5 feet. Take the truck back. At this point you're just cutting bags open and dumping where you need it. With two people, a pallet won't even take a full Saturday.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 17, 2018, 08:13:21 PM
Yeah butt, its a bitch repairin' them tire tracks in da yard, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 17, 2018, 08:22:52 PM
Looks like I can fit two yards in the Silverado.  $40 per yard for colored mulch and $25 for plain mixed hardwoods.  Plus, I have to take down a box elder this spring.  Lots of mulch from that sucker...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 17, 2018, 08:31:50 PM
Mulch no matta, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 17, 2018, 08:36:26 PM
Yeah butt, its a bitch repairin' them tire tracks in da yard, hey?

Didn't really have a problem, but I don't think we did it until late June.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 18, 2018, 12:34:01 PM

Used to do bulk mulch every year, switched to the bags of brown last year. Never going back. The color lasts way longer, I still have brown mulch. My dad is going on several years of bagged mulch, he says three years until the color is gone. The bagged stuff doesn't fly away as easily either.


It all depends on the brand and source of the mulch. I've had bagged mulch that lost its color in weeks, bulk mulch that kept its color for years, and vice-versa. In fact, the last time the guy we work with delivered mulch, he had several grades and shades to choose from.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 18, 2018, 01:50:11 PM
Back to grilled cheese...

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/which-one-healthier-test-your-nutrition-iq-ncna866811 (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/which-one-healthier-test-your-nutrition-iq-ncna866811)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 19, 2018, 11:02:41 AM
Just in case Uganda is in your travel plans this summer, please note http://www.okayafrica.com/ugandas-president-wants-to-ban-oral-sex-museveni-says-the-mouth-is-for-eating/ (http://www.okayafrica.com/ugandas-president-wants-to-ban-oral-sex-museveni-says-the-mouth-is-for-eating/) h/t to Hilltopper who already changed is vacation plans after sharing this news
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2018, 12:01:08 PM
Just in case Uganda is in your travel plans this summer, please note http://www.okayafrica.com/ugandas-president-wants-to-ban-oral-sex-museveni-says-the-mouth-is-for-eating/ (http://www.okayafrica.com/ugandas-president-wants-to-ban-oral-sex-museveni-says-the-mouth-is-for-eating/) h/t to Hilltopper who already changed is vacation plans after sharing this news

"The mouth is for eating...."

Seems like the rest of the sentence contradicts this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 19, 2018, 12:18:46 PM
"The mouth is for eating...."


Or, in the case of Badger fans, for breathing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 19, 2018, 01:08:08 PM
"The mouth is for eating...."



Must be why the Beej likes not so skinny chicks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 19, 2018, 01:56:21 PM
Just in case Uganda is in your travel plans this summer, please note http://www.okayafrica.com/ugandas-president-wants-to-ban-oral-sex-museveni-says-the-mouth-is-for-eating/ (http://www.okayafrica.com/ugandas-president-wants-to-ban-oral-sex-museveni-says-the-mouth-is-for-eating/) h/t to Hilltopper who already changed is vacation plans after sharing this news

Last year we had an intern who worked summer and winter breaks.  He left when he got a coop job at Sikorsky.  He's Nepalese-American and had to pass all these security checks. To get the security clearance, it was recommended he postpone a visit to Nepal to see family.  Somewhere along the way he decided to visit Uganda with his fraternity friends to stay in a resort and see waterfalls. They would book if he got the coop.  At work we tried to encourage to go somewhere like fun for college kids like Amsterdam or anyplace in Europe.  He got the coop and went to Uganda.  On the return he got detained at JFK for like 8 hours of interrogation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 19, 2018, 04:02:49 PM
"The mouth is for eating...."

Seems like the rest of the sentence contradicts this.

Insert Arby's....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 19, 2018, 04:11:01 PM
Going to Hinterland tonight.  Any recommendations?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2018, 05:07:59 PM
Going to Hinterland tonight.  Any recommendations?

If I ever go to the hinterlands, I'm getting the hell out if I hear banjos....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 20, 2018, 05:43:24 AM
If I ever go to the hinterlands, I'm getting the hell out if I hear banjos....

Very nice beer and food. Our group had seafood and steak. For apps, duck wings which were great. Also split the wood fired Italian meat pizza...really really good. Pizza alone makes it a destination stop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 20, 2018, 08:09:27 AM
Very nice beer and food. Our group had seafood and steak. For apps, duck wings which were great. Also split the wood fired Italian meat pizza...really really good. Pizza alone makes it a destination stop.

So no banjos?  ;)

I'll have to give the pizza a try sometime when I'm up there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 20, 2018, 10:21:48 PM
https://i.imgur.com/ntEIvMR.mp4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 20, 2018, 10:26:07 PM
So no banjos?  ;)

I'll have to give the pizza a try sometime when I'm up there....

Try the bourbon barrel aged beers on tap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 21, 2018, 06:42:12 AM
1,000 pages!  Let's make it 1,000,000.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 21, 2018, 07:37:21 AM
https://i.imgur.com/ntEIvMR.mp4

Mmmmmm Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 21, 2018, 08:49:04 AM
Need to procrastinate this Saturday?  Strap in.

This channel is the best:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbru-MPO1xjes4FVn61JUQ

(NOTE: You guys know you can speed Youtube videos up to 2x speed, right?  It's a must.)

https://www.youtube.com/v/BxxFNkNf6q8
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 21, 2018, 09:25:55 AM
1,000 pages!  Let's make it 1,000,000.

We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 21, 2018, 09:26:13 AM
Oh, and NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 21, 2018, 04:31:13 PM
Need to procrastinate this Saturday?  Strap in.

This channel is the best:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbru-MPO1xjes4FVn61JUQ

(NOTE: You guys know you can speed Youtube videos up to 2x speed, right?  It's a must.)

https://www.youtube.com/v/BxxFNkNf6q8
Nice mouse prop at tge beginning of the video. Four to five videos a week, I could go for that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 21, 2018, 05:54:10 PM
Nice mouse prop at tge beginning of the video. Four to five videos a week, I could go for that.

7 days ago, a blizzard.

Today, sunny and 60.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 21, 2018, 06:07:46 PM
https://i.imgur.com/ntEIvMR.mp4

So mean to the nice doggie!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 21, 2018, 06:20:01 PM
7 days ago, a blizzard.

Today, sunny and 60.
60? That's cold weather in the mountains here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 21, 2018, 09:08:10 PM
60? That's cold weather in the mountains here.

Did three slabs of ribs tonight. Used Famous Dave's recipe:

Slather the ribs in bacon grease, then coat in yellow mustard.  Cover in rub and let sit for 7 hours. 

Pro tip....stop at Nueske's in Wittenburg and get a bag of applewood smoked bacon pieces.  It's a couple of buck s off per pound.

#meatcoma
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 22, 2018, 08:54:11 AM
7 days ago, a blizzard.

Today, sunny and 60.

I kinda enjoy the April (and sometimes May) blizzards around here. People freak out, but in a few days it melts and suddenly spring is here.

Awesome here in RST after two big snowfalls in the last week...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 22, 2018, 08:55:47 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 22, 2018, 08:58:35 AM
I kinda enjoy the April (and sometimes May) blizzards around here. People freak out, but in a few days it melts and suddenly spring is here.

Awesome here in RST after two big snowfalls in the last week...

Saw my first bug yesterday. Woooohooooo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 22, 2018, 09:00:44 AM
Scoop needs a like feature for Hilltopper's last post in the "Take it to the Bank" thread  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on April 22, 2018, 09:04:44 AM
I left Milwaukee 25 years ago because I prefer this type of April weather...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 22, 2018, 09:08:28 AM
Scoop needs a like feature for Hilltopper's last post in the "Take it to the Bank" thread  ;D

What was that thread originally about?  Arby's?

Forecast today, 60 degrees, with a 90% chance of banhammer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 22, 2018, 10:37:35 AM

What was that thread originally about?  Arby's?


NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 22, 2018, 12:48:08 PM
UCF hangs its National Championship banner....

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/23279767/ucf-knights-unveil-2017-national-champions-banner-spectrum-stadium

 ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 22, 2018, 01:56:06 PM
What was that thread originally about?  Arby's?

Forecast today, 60 degrees, with a 90% chance of banhammer.

You know how the Hulk's secret is that he's always angry? 

All threads are about Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 23, 2018, 05:47:18 PM

You know how the Hulk's secret is that he's always angry? 

All threads are about Arby's.


Kinda like everyone being within six people of Kevin Bacon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 23, 2018, 08:09:21 PM



BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 23, 2018, 08:30:57 PM
BACON!!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 23, 2018, 08:36:18 PM
The Arby's, Bacon, apples, NM thread continues.....

I have chocolate chip cookies tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 23, 2018, 08:54:14 PM

I have chocolate chip cookies tonight.

Just polished off two myself. They were delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 23, 2018, 10:17:26 PM
Kinda like everyone being within six people of Kevin Bacon?
Whoa!  We are all 'of' Kevin?  Like a 'holy duality' within us - we are both of Kevin and removed from bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 24, 2018, 08:53:16 PM
Anyone try Nothing Bundt Cake?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 24, 2018, 09:09:08 PM
Anyone try Nothing Bundt Cake?

Not bad, but nothing special. Knew someone who worked there, she hated it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 24, 2018, 10:08:01 PM
Anyone try Nothing Bundt Cake?

Have had them down here for awhile. Pretty solid for a chain bakery. Most local mom and pop shops are better IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 24, 2018, 10:46:04 PM
Anyone try Nothing Bundt Cake?

Does it include anything other than cake?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 25, 2018, 01:48:04 PM
Pretty sure ya get a hole in da middal too, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 25, 2018, 01:59:42 PM
So then false advertising?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 25, 2018, 09:00:15 PM
Sriracha + ranch on my dinner salad while watching the season end of Better Call Saul. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on April 26, 2018, 06:52:35 AM
If you're really good you don't need teal...

Complete Hockey News
@CompleteHkyNews
16 hours ago

Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman has announced that the colour teal has been banned in the city throughout the Vegas Golden Knights 2nd round series with the San Jose Sharks. #VegasStrong
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 26, 2018, 07:01:25 AM
If you're really good you don't need teal...

Complete Hockey News
@CompleteHkyNews
16 hours ago

Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman has announced that the colour teal has been banned in the city throughout the Vegas Golden Knights 2nd round series with the San Jose Sharks. #VegasStrong

Kind of a moot point as everything that goes on in that city is completely serious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2018, 08:25:01 AM
Kind of a moot point as everything that goes on in that city is completely serious.

I see what you did there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2018, 08:28:06 AM
Looks like LaVar is taking his Balls and going home....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2772508-lavar-ball-lamelo-liangelo-will-no-longer-play-for-bc-vytautas-in-lithuania?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 26, 2018, 10:13:44 AM
If you're really good you don't need teal...

Complete Hockey News
@CompleteHkyNews
16 hours ago

Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman has announced that the colour teal has been banned in the city throughout the Vegas Golden Knights 2nd round series with the San Jose Sharks. #VegasStrong

During college basketball season, there was a story about Michigan St students wearing teal to support sexual abuse victims.  Not the color I would have chosen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 26, 2018, 10:18:20 AM
During college basketball season, there was a story about Michigan St students wearing teal to support sexual abuse victims.  Not the color I would have chosen.

Maybe it's ironic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2018, 10:25:17 AM
Maybe it's ironic.

It would seem so....

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/04/michigan_state_kept_ties_to_co.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2018/04/24/michigan-state-cesspool-who-going-fix/547344002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 26, 2018, 10:41:12 AM
(https://i.redd.it/mmi0ryefh7u01.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 26, 2018, 10:53:46 AM
(https://i.redd.it/mmi0ryefh7u01.jpg)

He's not wrong, you know.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on April 26, 2018, 12:11:08 PM
He's not wrong, you know.....

I feel like "different numbers" is a noteworthy omission here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 26, 2018, 12:33:40 PM
I feel like "different numbers" is a noteworthy omission here.

Well, if you buy the same numbers twice and someone else also happens to win, you get 67% of the pot, not just 50%.  The more times you play your numbers, the greater share of the prize you get to keep.

To summarize, it's a two pronged approach to make the lottery a smart investment.  First, play lots of numbers to increase your odds of winning.  Second, play each set of numbers multiple times to increase your share of the jackpot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 26, 2018, 12:35:41 PM
The lottery is a tax on people who are bad at math.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 26, 2018, 12:44:49 PM
The lottery is a tax on people who are bad at math.

And because it is forced on them too. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2018, 01:26:31 PM

To summarize, it's a two pronged approach to make the lottery a smart investment.  First, play lots of numbers to increase your odds of winning.  Second, play each set of numbers multiple times to increase your share of the jackpot.


The lottery is never a "smart investment." You are simply describing ways to make it a tiny bit less dumb as an investment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on April 26, 2018, 01:44:28 PM
Kind of a moot point as everything that goes on in that city is completely serious.

Well played...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 26, 2018, 02:08:38 PM
Looks like LaVar is taking his Balls and going home....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2772508-lavar-ball-lamelo-liangelo-will-no-longer-play-for-bc-vytautas-in-lithuania?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Where does that leave LaMelo? He can't play in high school, he can't play in college, he's not old enough to enter the NBA draft. This whole experiment seems like some very short sighted parenting.

Especially when LiAngelo doesn't get drafted this summer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 26, 2018, 02:36:36 PM
Where does that leave LaMelo? He can't play in high school, he can't play in college, he's not old enough to enter the NBA draft. This whole experiment seems like some very short sighted parenting.

Especially when LiAngelo doesn't get drafted this summer.

But he's got a sick shoe deal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 26, 2018, 02:57:33 PM
Well, if you buy the same numbers twice and someone else also happens to win, you get 67% of the pot, not just 50%.  The more times you play your numbers, the greater share of the prize you get to keep.

To summarize, it's a two pronged approach to make the lottery a smart investment.  First, play lots of numbers to increase your odds of winning.  Second, play each set of numbers multiple times to increase your share of the jackpot.
Stats wise basically buying many numbers does not change the odds, that is how bad the odds are. Su might as well just purchase just one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 26, 2018, 03:25:00 PM
Stats wise basically buying many numbers does not change the odds, that is how bad the odds are. Su might as well just purchase just one.

Yep.  And some point the jackpot can get high enough that statistically, the expected payout is greater than 100%, unless, of course, there are multiple winners.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 26, 2018, 03:30:24 PM
Stats wise basically buying many numbers does not change the odds, that is how bad the odds are. Su might as well just purchase just one.

I beg to differ.  The odds of winning with one ticket are 1 in 292,201,388.  The odds of winning if you buy two tickets are 2 in 292,201,388.  I'm math illiterate, and even I can tell you that the odds are twice as good if you buy two tickets.  Now, drop a sawbuck, and the odds start looking pretty good.
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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 26, 2018, 03:37:39 PM
The lottery is never a "smart investment." You are simply describing ways to make it a tiny bit less dumb as an investment.

I swear the wide-spread use of teal on this board has totally destroyed some of your sarcasm detectors.


That said, I wouldn't say "never" (https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/lotto-winners/).  Actually a really interesting read.


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Post by: real chili 83 on April 26, 2018, 04:24:58 PM
I beg to differ.  The odds of winning with one ticket are 1 in 292,201,388.  The odds of winning if you buy two tickets are 2 in 292,201,388.  I'm math illiterate, and even I can tell you that the odds are twice as good if you buy two tickets.  Now, drop a sawbuck, and the odds start looking pretty good.

I’ve gotten 4 out of 6 numbers twice. Each time got $80.

I’ll play once in a while. For $2, it’s a cheap 5 minute mental vacation. And.... somebody has to win it.
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 27, 2018, 09:59:45 AM
This belongs here.

https://imgur.com/JD02L5V
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 10:46:31 AM
This belongs here.

https://imgur.com/JD02L5V

Wow; laughing at the misfortune of a disabled person.   :-\
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Post by: CTWarrior on April 27, 2018, 12:43:53 PM
I swear the wide-spread use of teal on this board has totally destroyed some of your sarcasm detectors.


That said, I wouldn't say "never" (https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/lotto-winners/).  Actually a really interesting read.

That was an interesting read.  Thanks for posting.
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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 27, 2018, 01:00:19 PM
That was an interesting read.  Thanks for posting.

Yeah, it's long, but I enjoyed it.  Some one sent it to me a few weeks ago.

Here's a "teaser" for others:  "That’s when it hit him. Right there, in the numbers on the page, he noticed a flaw—a strange and surprising pattern... written into the fundamental machinery of the game. A loophole that would eventually make Jerry and Marge millionaires..."

TL/DR:  Retiree finds flaw in lottery; forms LLC to exploit flaw; profits.
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Post by: Galway Eagle on April 27, 2018, 01:04:24 PM
I swear the wide-spread use of teal on this board has totally destroyed some of your sarcasm detectors.


That said, I wouldn't say "never" (https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/lotto-winners/).  Actually a really interesting read.

Fun fact, I'm friends with their granddaughter.
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 27, 2018, 01:21:00 PM
Wow; laughing at the misfortune of a disabled person.   :-\

I would think a disabled person would be extraordinarily careful with something like that, so I'd imagine that's a dumb videotaped stunt. 

 
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Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 27, 2018, 01:47:17 PM
Fun fact, I'm friends with their granddaughter.

That brings up an interesting topic. What is the strangest connection you have with well known people.

I have a couple, I've met Chance the Rapper before because he went to the same school as one of my best friends, and this one is more of a stretch but someone I used to work at camp with is married to Jim Deshaies daughter.
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Post by: MU B2002 on April 27, 2018, 01:52:53 PM
That brings up an interesting topic. What is the strangest connection you have with well known people.

I have a couple, I've met Chance the Rapper before because he went to the same school as one of my best friends, and this one is more of a stretch but someone I used to work at camp with is married to Jim Deshaies daughter.

I went to the same university as the guy that married Gabrielle Union.   ;)
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Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 27, 2018, 02:00:41 PM
That brings up an interesting topic. What is the strangest connection you have with well known people.

I was at a charity dinner about 4 years ago with my wife and then 6 month old son.  We were early and as we were waiting in the lobby, I excuse myself to the restroom. While I am gone, a man comes over and asks my wife if he can hold the baby.  My wife says sure.

After the guy leaves, someone walks over to my wife and says, "I see you've met coach." It was Wojo that held my son.
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 27, 2018, 02:03:21 PM
I peed next to Michael Phelps
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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 27, 2018, 02:11:56 PM
Fun fact, I'm friends with their granddaughter.

hot or not, aina?
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Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 27, 2018, 02:14:24 PM
I peed next to Michael Phelps

Winner
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Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 27, 2018, 02:15:56 PM
Others:

Ran into Cal Ripken in the Milwaukee airport a couple years ago.  He was in town for a charity event.

Worked in local Madison television with a sports reporter and anchor who now works for NHL Network & MLB Network.

Another one of my co-workers used to be roommates with Steve Levitan, who worked at the Madison ABC back in the 80's.

Crossed paths with Wade a number of times in college, including once when my friends and I got in line at Marquette Gyros after bar time and Wade was right in front of us.
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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 27, 2018, 02:18:03 PM
I was at a charity dinner about 4 years ago with my wife and then 6 month old son.  We were early and as we were waiting in the lobby, I excuse myself to the restroom. While I am gone, a man comes over and asks my wife if he can hold the baby.  My wife says sure.

After the guy leaves, someone walks over to my wife and says, "I see you've met coach." It was Wojo that held my son.

Wojo walks up to strangers and asks to hold their baby?  Ummm...yeah...
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 27, 2018, 02:23:56 PM
~40 years ago, we had a commercial filmed in the back yard of my boyhood home. 

Gordon Jump (WKRP in Cinci / Maytag Repair Man) was the star of that commercial.
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Post by: Archies Bat on April 27, 2018, 02:25:27 PM
Slept next to Halle Berry on an airplane.
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 02:32:32 PM
When I was in public accounting on of my clients was Bart Starr.

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Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 27, 2018, 02:33:26 PM
Janet Jackson was at my stag party in New Orleans back in '91
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 02:35:26 PM
I went to the same university as the guy that married Gabrielle Union.   ;)

I lived down the street from Jeffry Dahmer.

That's a good one to use if you are ever asked to participate in one of those "two truths and a lie" icebreakers.
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Post by: CTWarrior on April 27, 2018, 03:03:12 PM
I lived down the street from Jeffry Dahmer.

That's a good one to use if you are ever asked to participate in one of those "two truths and a lie" icebreakers.

I did, too.

Chatted with a pregnant Rachel Weisz for maybe 5 minutes at JFK baggage terminal maybe a week or two before she won her Oscar in 2006.  She was a very nice, gracious person.  I was surprised no one else approached her.
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Post by: naginiF on April 27, 2018, 03:07:26 PM
i played gin rummy with OJ and Nichole Brown
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Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 27, 2018, 03:12:26 PM
Wojo walks up to strangers and asks to hold their baby?  Ummm...yeah...

I mean, they did chat for a bit before he asked to hold the baby.  And it was the Al's Run captain's dinner, not just some random meeting on the street.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2018, 03:31:04 PM
I'll skip my MU-related moments and encounters:

I've been a guest in Vince Lombardi's old house just outside of Green Bay.

I was in the Orange Bowl when Flutie threw his "Flutie effect" pass to Gerard Phelan.

I was in Philly just before the big Legionnaires' Disease outbreak in '76.
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Post by: tower912 on April 27, 2018, 03:38:15 PM
I yelled at Paul Molitor to get his ass back on defense during a pick up basketball game at the Rec Center.

During the 2004 presidential campaign, John Kerry used the fire station I was at as his base of operations for his day of campaigning.   Chatted sports with him, saw him barefoot and in slacks and a t-shirt  between media opportunities.    Chatted with Senator Carl Levin, there to support Senator Kerry.    Senator Levin wore brown Dr. Scholl's with a gray suit.   Made me laugh.    Governor Granholm still owes me a diet Pepsi.    After walking back into the fire station after the outdoor media opportunity on a very hot day, she was pulling at her blouse and saying 'Geez, it is f'ing roasting out there.'     So I bought her a diet Pepsi from the station store.
 
If you know exactly where to look, you can see what I think is me for a nanosecond in the movie "Thirty Minutes or Less."
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 27, 2018, 03:40:08 PM
I also peed next to Wojo.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2018, 03:40:47 PM

If you know exactly where to look, you can see what I think is me for a nanosecond in the movie "Thirty Minutes or Less."


Does that qualify you for a Screen Actors' Guild pension?
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Post by: MomofMUltiples on April 27, 2018, 03:42:26 PM
I have only two:

The Beatles came to the house next door when they played their only concert in Minneapolis in 1965.  My neighbor was the head of the old Met Stadium/Arena.  As I was 5 at the time, I was completely clueless about this.

Tony Kubek had dinner at our house every time the Yankees were in town to play the Twins.  He is my uncle's cousin.
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Post by: tower912 on April 27, 2018, 03:45:14 PM
Does that qualify you for a Screen Actors' Guild pension?
Ha.   
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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 27, 2018, 03:57:16 PM
Does that qualify you for a Screen Actors' Guild pension?

I played a bit part in a movie that filmed near my home town.  Spent the day with Chris Penn and Lori Singer.

And yes, I actually was eligible to join SAG afterward, but there was no reason.
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Post by: GGGG on April 27, 2018, 03:58:52 PM
I was at a few campus parties with future governor Scott Walker back in the day.
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Post by: lawdog77 on April 27, 2018, 04:00:23 PM
Are you guys just trying to give Chicos a coronary....?

Angelo Pizzo is a good friend of mine.

Mario Andretti was at my house and rode my exercise bike while we were having a Indy 500 race party.
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Post by: Newsdreams on April 27, 2018, 04:01:16 PM
I was at a few campus parties with future governor Scott Walker back in the day.
Did you help him get rid of the Tribune that endorsed his rival?
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Post by: GGGG on April 27, 2018, 04:21:09 PM
Did you help him get rid of the Tribune that endorsed his rival?



I voted for his rival.

He was a real nice guy.  But kinda awkward in a "you seem way too old for college" kind of way.
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 27, 2018, 04:22:43 PM
If AI brings us better ketchup too, this is an easy decision.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dbv5IxWX4AAuc7b.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dbv5LabWAAEeyoH.jpg)
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Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 27, 2018, 04:24:34 PM
The first part is from the Airport Thread:

* I had a contract engineering job that put me on the JFK to LAX flight once a month.  Had Tommy Hilfiger on one flight who gave me a cool finger point when I waved to him, had LaVar Burton on another flight and saw Slash at LAX.
* In the early 90's flying out to Milwaukee for Summer Fest I had Paul Schaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band on my flight.  I sat next to Anton the drummer as only Paul was in First Class.  They were all at the luggage carousel later.
* In the 80's and 90's I used to see NHL teams in airports all the time, but they must have started doing charter flights in 2000's.
* Like 15 years ago on a flight to Cleveland, I sat next to a polite chatty older gentlemen who ended up engaging me in an interesting philosophical conversation the whole flight.  He was on his way to Oberlin College to give a talk.  I got on the flight determined to take a nap because it was like a 6:30am flight out of LGA and I was charmed otherwise.  It turned out to be Noam Chomsky.

* Returning from vacation on a Sunday night we hit Stew Leonard's for grocery shopping, and Matthew Perry and friends (not thee Friends entered at the same time.  He amused us the entire time as we walked through the Stew Leonard's maze.  He had a funny comment for us in every aisle.
* As I stepped into a New York subway train, Jerry Orbach stepped off.
* Wandering around the Wall Street area there were a bunch of trailers all over and closed streets.  We started talking to a guy leaning on light post smoking a cigarette to find out what was going on.  It was actor, Larry Bryggman, a.k.a. Inspector Cobb who was on a break in the middle of filming Die Hard with a Vengeance.
* I went to high school with Dan Cosgrove from Van Wilder and the later seasons of the original 90210.  He actually graduated with my brother, but we were all on the track team.  I still recall him getting chewed one day because he did javelin and he was screwing around in practice and almost speared someone.
* I randomly have spoke with so many Senators and Congressman.  The last time was during the 2018 New Have St. Patrick's Day parade when the parade stopped mysteriously for 10 minutes.  Rep Rosa Delauro was stuck in front of us were she came over and chatted with us while she waited.  Asked about my older daughter's college search.
* After the parade, Senator Blumenthal took selfies with my wife and I at my town's 2017 Memorial Day parade.
* I'm forgetting a few, but will add when I remember.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Anyone here go to County Stadium to be part of the crowd during the filming of Major League?

I remember hearing about it, but decided not to go. A few friends went and said it was pretty boring.
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Post by: Warrior Code on April 27, 2018, 04:31:01 PM
Too many people to list, from the time when I worked at Wrigley Field. Pretty much any celebrity (and sometimes that word was used loosely) you can think of with any sort of connection to Chicago.

I did three seasons there, and my favorite by far was getting to "meet" Lord Stanley's Cup when the Blackhawks brought it. That was cooler to me than meeting any individual person. 
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Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2018, 04:34:51 PM

* Returning from vacation on a Sunday night we hit Stew Leonard's for grocery shopping, and Matthew Perry and friends (not thee Friends entered at the same time.  He amused us the entire time as we walked through the Stew Leonard's maze.  He had a funny comment for us in every aisle.
* As I stepped into a New York subway train, Jerry Orbach stepped off.
* Wandering around the Wall Street area there were a bunch of trailers all over and closed streets.  We started talking to a guy leaning on light post smoking a cigarette to find out what was going on.  It was actor, Larry Bryggman, a.k.a. Inspector Cobb who was on a break in the middle of filming Die Hard with a Vengeance.

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* I randomly have spoke with so many Senators and Congressman.  The last time was during the 2018 New Have St. Patrick's Day parade when the parade stopped mysteriously for 10 minutes.  Rep Rosa Delauro was stuck in front of us were she came over and chatted with us while she waited.  Asked about my older daughter's college search.
* After the parade, Senator Blumenthal took selfies with my wife and I at my town's 2017 Memorial Day parade.


NYC is a great place for spotting famous people. I was walking through SOHO when Gilbert Gottfried walked past. He was a lot shorter than I imagined he'd be.

*******************************

As for politicians, I was on a flight from MSP to DCA with Senator Amy Klobuchar. She was very personable, and spent most of the flight walking around and chatting with people.

And like most people who grew up in Wisconsin back in the day, I shaked Senator Bill Proxmire's hand about fifty times. The guy was always out in front shaking hands at Brewers, Bucks and Packers games. "Hi, Bill Proxmire. Great to see you."

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Post by: jsglow on April 27, 2018, 04:58:27 PM
That brings up an interesting topic. What is the strangest connection you have with well known people.

I have a couple, I've met Chance the Rapper before because he went to the same school as one of my best friends, and this one is more of a stretch but someone I used to work at camp with is married to Jim Deshaies daughter.

Vegas is an interesting place.

Sat next to and chatted with Leann Rimes at a bar when she was underage.  Had no idea who she was.  Learned later.

Spent a full afternoon, including hot tub time, with Mike Shinoda.  Unbelievably nice and humble guy.

Yeah, I've met some athletes and prominent politicians.  So what?  But chick and I have a good friend who has met Nelson Mandela.  He wins.
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 05:13:52 PM
I played a bit part in a movie that filmed near my home town.  Spent the day with Chris Penn and Lori Singer.

And yes, I actually was eligible to join SAG afterward, but there was no reason.

Footloose!
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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 27, 2018, 05:16:33 PM
Footloose!

Yeah...you'd think so, wouldn't you.  Rest assured, if that was my brush with fame, I'd have posted, "I was in freaking Footloose, ya'll!"

Although, I am pretty close in the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" thing.
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Post by: 🏀 on April 27, 2018, 05:21:05 PM
Yeah...you'd think so, wouldn't you.  Rest assured, if that was my brush with fame, I'd have posted, "I was in freaking Footloose, ya'll!"

Although, I am pretty close in the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" thing.

Made in the USA, nice.
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Post by: Galway Eagle on April 27, 2018, 05:23:57 PM
That brings up an interesting topic. What is the strangest connection you have with well known people.

I have a couple, I've met Chance the Rapper before because he went to the same school as one of my best friends, and this one is more of a stretch but someone I used to work at camp with is married to Jim Deshaies daughter.

Worked out with Iman Shumpert and Ellis Coleman (Olympic wrestler who was famous for this thing called the flying squirrel) when we were all in High School.

Shotgunned a beer with jimmy butler and Lazar Hayward outside OD before I knew who they were because I was out of the dorm if written up again... looking at a poster here lol.

 Larry Bell the founder of Bell's brewery is a family friend through his wife though the guy's sort of a dbag.
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 05:26:15 PM
Growing up in Nashville, I saw country stars all the time.

Ray Stevens' daughter was in my home room freshman year in high school. I saw him every year at the Father Daughter dance. Lorrie Morgan was a couple of classes ahead of me. She is a reasonably big name if you follow country music, but some of you might know her from dating Troy Aikman for several years. Minnie Pearl came up to my parents at the grocery store and told them what a beautiful family they had.

My dad met the most celebrities, though. For a time he ran a company that made handmade, high-end acoustic guitars, and famous musicians came in all the time to place custom orders. Once Porter Wagoner came in with a young woman and said "Jim, I want you to meet my new girl singer." It was Dolly Parton.

Oh, and I got propositioned by Goober once when I was waitressing . Yes, that one.
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 05:29:42 PM
Yeah...you'd think so, wouldn't you.  Rest assured, if that was my brush with fame, I'd have posted, "I was in freaking Footloose, ya'll!"

Although, I am pretty close in the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" thing.

You mean there is more than one movie that stars both Lori Singer and Chris Penn?
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Post by: real chili 83 on April 27, 2018, 07:00:11 PM
I have only two:

The Beatles came to the house next door when they played their only concert in Minneapolis in 1965.  My neighbor was the head of the old Met Stadium/Arena.  As I was 5 at the time, I was completely clueless about this.

Tony Kubek had dinner at our house every time the Yankees were in town to play the Twins.  He is my uncle's cousin.

You look much younger. 
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Post by: real chili 83 on April 27, 2018, 07:04:00 PM
The Goodyear blimp flew over my house once.
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 07:34:39 PM
The Goodyear blimp flew over my house once.

We see the blimp all the time over our house.  Whenever it is covering an event in the Chicago area, they park it a couple of miles away from us.
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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 27, 2018, 07:39:51 PM
We see the blimp all the time over our house.  Whenever it is covering an event in the Chicago area, they park it a couple of miles away from us.

Our house is between the hangar in Akron and downtown Cleveland, so we see it whenever they’re using it for the Browns, Indians or Cavs.
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Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 27, 2018, 08:14:18 PM
One of my best friends while growing up is Mike Zimmer’s brother. 

I also went to high school with Terry Gannon, lead Golf Channel host, host of Olympic figure skating and 6th man on Jim Valvano’s 1983 championship team.

And, I’ve stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. 
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Post by: real chili 83 on April 27, 2018, 08:16:07 PM
I met Al at a Burger King in Tosa.  He had a Whaler.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2018, 08:29:42 PM
What is the point of having a blimp over a basketball arena? And if it's just to show the area, why does it need to be during the game?
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Post by: warriorchick on April 27, 2018, 09:08:40 PM
Not exactly a celebrity, but...

At my sister's wedding, I met the attorney who wrote the legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado. He is my brother-in-law's cousin.
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Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 27, 2018, 09:17:24 PM
Not exactly a celebrity, but...

At my sister's wedding, I met the attorney who wrote the legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado. He is my brother-in-law's cousin.
My cousin was the lobbyist responsible for popping the cap on 6% beer in North Carolina!  Before her efforts, NC didnt allow beer over 6% alcohol.
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Post by: ATL MU Warrior on April 27, 2018, 09:18:32 PM
Went to grade school with US Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb) who could one day be president

My mother became besties later in life with the mother of actress Marg Helgenberger of CSI, China Beach, and several mediocre movies fame. She was married to an actor named Alan Rosenberg who was in LA Law. Have had several dinners with them.

Got hammered in a Washington DC Hotel with Charles Barkley at the 2001 NBA AllStar Weekend. Later in the evening Mark Cuban rolled in with Dirk Novitzki and Steve Nash and a whole harem of groupies.

Almost knocked Sheryl Crow on her ass as she was exiting a bus in Manhattan.

Sat between Pauly Shore and Paris Hilton at a party on Star Island in South Beach.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2018, 09:19:16 PM
In 1992 I did a summer internship in Pittsburgh, and the company had a box at Three Rivers Stadium. Former Brewers catcher Ted Simmons was the Pirates GM by then, and his box was the next one over.

One day I got to go to a game and was wearing a Brewers cap. Ted walks into his box, looks over and sees me in my Brewers cap, and points to his head and mouths "nice cap."
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Post by: Galway Eagle on April 27, 2018, 09:42:25 PM
I'm the best bagpiping boxer in the greater Chicagoland area so... you know autographs $100
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Post by: 4everwarriors on April 27, 2018, 09:46:18 PM
I peed next to Michael Phelps



Dats nothin'. Tell us wen ya peed in da same pool as Phelps, hey?
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Post by: real chili 83 on April 27, 2018, 09:48:22 PM
I once met the guy who owns Sonoran Salsa.
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Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 27, 2018, 10:21:15 PM
I peed next to Michael Phelps
I peed next to Jim Belushi.  It was his bar, afterall.

Also drank to excess with the band The Wonderstuff in the Crow Bar in Chicago.

My wife does yoga and bikes with Donald Driver's wife.  I've met him a couple of times but am still awaiting the invite to catch a Packers game at their house.
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Post by: warriorchick on April 28, 2018, 08:32:21 AM
I'm the best bagpiping boxer in the greater Chicagoland area so... you know autographs $100

I hear the secret to your boxing success is that you play the bagpipes immediately before the match so that your opponent's hands are over his ears instead of in front of him.   ;D
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Post by: rocket surgeon on April 28, 2018, 08:44:11 AM
I peed next to Jim Belushi.  It was his bar, afterall.

Also drank to excess with the band The Wonderstuff in the Crow Bar in Chicago.

My wife does yoga and bikes with Donald Driver's wife.  I've met him a couple of times but am still awaiting the invite to catch a Packers game at their house.

My best golfing buddy went to dental school with a guy who practices in Houston.  Befriended Donald driver and ran his golf outing for many years up and thru when he won the dancing with stars contest.  Anywhooo, they asked me to fill in one year and our first duty when we got down there was to pick up Aaron Rodgers from airport and bring on over.  Golfed in our 4-some all weekend, ate drank and even did a little dentistry on him.  My buddy still texts him on occasion, before games,etc.
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Post by: Galway Eagle on April 28, 2018, 10:15:26 AM
I hear the secret to your boxing success is that you play the bagpipes immediately before the match so that your opponent's hands are over his ears instead of in front of him.   ;D

It's the newest style of boxing. Floyd mayweather wouldn't even know what hit him
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Post by: 4everwarriors on April 28, 2018, 10:26:02 AM
My best golfing buddy went to dental school with a guy who practices in Houston.  Befriended Donald driver and ran his golf outing for many years up and thru when he won the dancing with stars contest.  Anywhooo, they asked me to fill in one year and our first duty when we got down there was to pick up Aaron Rodgers from airport and bring on over.  Golfed in our 4-some all weekend, ate drank and even did a little dentistry on him.  My buddy still texts him on occasion, before games,etc.



Let me no wen yar gonna drill Danica. I'd like ta assist, hey?
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Post by: StateStreetMission on April 28, 2018, 10:35:41 AM
Ruben “Hurricane” Carter came to my childhood birthday party
My friend’s father was his manager through the early part of his boxing career.


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Post by: StillAWarrior on April 28, 2018, 01:25:41 PM
You mean there is more than one movie that stars both Lori Singer and Chris Penn?

Well, I kind of like to think of it as starring me, with Singer and Penn in supporting roles.  But, if you want to get all technical about it, yeah.

Fun fact that I learned just yesterday: there's a pic of a pre-MU StillAWarrior on IMDB.  Who knew?!
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Post by: DUNKS45 on April 28, 2018, 02:05:57 PM
Anyone here go to County Stadium to be part of the crowd during the filming of Major League?

I remember hearing about it, but decided not to go. A few friends went and said it was pretty boring.

Yes, at the time I owned a restaurant at 60th and vliet st. we fed the crew and stars for a couple of weeks. I remember we got some Cleveland Indian caps from them.
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Post by: DUNKS45 on April 28, 2018, 02:08:49 PM
I once met the guy who owns Sonoran Salsa.
And he was extremely impressed with you.
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Post by: drewm88 on April 28, 2018, 09:05:39 PM
Was in a local-ish commercial with Dan Jansen.
Met Sinbad at a Bucks ECF game in 2001.
Met Xena the Warrior Princess at Universal City Walk in LA. She was there to perform music. Who knew?
Got invited to parties at both Rihanna and Jenna Jameson's houses. Didn't get to make it to either, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 28, 2018, 10:20:40 PM
I gave Brittney Spears a campus tour, back when she was gonna be going to MU.
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Post by: Lennys Tap on April 28, 2018, 10:35:10 PM
Met Frank Gifford, Alex Webster, Rosey Grier, Sam Huff and the rest of the NY Giants before an exhibition game VS the Bears when I was maybe 11 - my Dad was a friend of Giants head coach Jim Lee Howell in the Marines during WWII.

Met Ted Williams and Bobby Richardson at the American Legion World Series banquet in 1967 (keynote speakers).

Met Leroy Butler and Antonio Freeman at a taping of "The Pack Attack" at Turners (my daughter produced the show).

Met Dan Carey on multiple occasions at various venues.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 29, 2018, 12:05:35 AM
Know I chimed in earlier but I met a decent amount of athletes like MU82

Kirk Cousins and Vernon Davis are really, really good dudes. OBJ is really funny, Eli Manning is a nice guy for how famous he is and Steven Gerard is dumb as a rock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 29, 2018, 07:58:24 AM
Got a ride home from Frank Torre, back in da dey, wen he played 1st base four da Braves, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on April 29, 2018, 08:07:29 AM
I made a song with dis guy:

https://www.youtube.com/v/OQTnNjmFkO4

Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on April 29, 2018, 08:14:21 AM
Met Frank Gifford, Alex Webster, Rosey Grier, Sam Huff and the rest of the NY Giants before an exhibition game VS the Bears when I was maybe 11 - my Dad was a friend of Giants head coach Jim Lee Howell in the Marines during WWII.

Met Ted Williams and Bobby Richardson at the American Legion World Series banquet in 1967 (keynote speakers).

Met Leroy Butler and Antonio Freeman at a taping of "The Pack Attack" at Turners (my daughter produced the show).

Met Dan Carey on multiple occasions at various venues.

Dan Carey is kind of an ass but Dan Cary is pretty legit. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dan on April 29, 2018, 08:48:17 AM
My son-in-law played in the NHL for 11 seasons - 7 w/ with the New Jersey Devils, and 4 w/ the Detroit Red Wings. Been to 3 Stanley Cup parties.

Met numerous NHL families over the years, all great people. Had Thanksgiving dinner at Scott Steven's home one year.

One pic is of my grandson with Gordie Howe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 29, 2018, 11:20:39 AM
That brings up an interesting topic. What is the strangest connection you have with well known people.

I ran the Chicago marathon a few times back in the 90's. In one of those, Khalid Khannouchi set a new world record for the distance; meanwhile I was forced off the course to take a dump next to a building in the broad daylight.  No toilet paper. I finished the race strong, roughly 2.5 hours behind Khannouchi.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 29, 2018, 11:28:22 AM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/RawAngelicBull-max-1mb.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 29, 2018, 11:28:45 AM
There was a topic on twitter today asking for the most mundane celebrity encounters ever. Some pretty good stuff in there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on April 29, 2018, 11:40:08 AM
I was on an elevator once with Chuck Daly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on April 29, 2018, 11:57:04 AM
My mom worked with (and to this day is good friends) Peggy Crane, who is Bill Murray’s sister. About 10 years ago, my dad was out of town, and I accompanied my mom to Peggy’s niece’s wedding, and all the Murray boys were there. I was actually more excited to drink with Brian Doyle Murray than Bill (he had a crowd around him all night).

When I worked for the Bears at their fan fest in 2001, I had to escort players to/from their rooms to get them to the autograph areas. On opening night, Cade McNown was running late, so I had to go up to his room. He wasn’t there, but his then girlfriend (playboy model) Heather Kozar was, and I got to escort her to the lobby. Don’t remember whatever awkward conversation I had with her.

I caddied in the Michael Jordan golf classic for Bobby Anderson. Jordan was in the group behind us, so I waited inside the ropes after our round to try to get an autograph. Jordan saw me waiting and as he’s walking towards me after his round he says “sorry kid, I gotta pee.”

Same Jordan event, the first day of the event, they had too many caddies, so I got asked to stand at the first tee, and escort celebrities into a small tent, to sign a pro-am poster for that night’s auction. Since I didn’t caddy that day, I had a yardage book for Seven Bridges, and I told each celebrity they had to sign the yardage book too since it also was “for charity”. Only person who didn’t buy it was David Robinson, but I somehow convinced him. One celeb was fantastic, he came into the tent, asked me my name (I’m 13 at the time), and asked if there were any snacks. I looked around and said “looks like there’s some Oreo’s back here”. I grabbed the bag, guy said “awesome, want to share some?” I ended up eating half a bag of Oreo’s with Smokey Robinson.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on April 29, 2018, 12:06:12 PM
Forgot to add this one, working the 2000 season for the Bears, I was walking from the press box to the media/player entrance down a long hallway at Soldier Field by myself, about two hours before a November Bears/Bucs game. Dick Stockton was calling the game that day and walking toward me. I said “good morning Mr. Stockton, gonna be a cold one out there today.” He smiled and didn’t say anything back. A solid ten seconds goes by, we both had kept walking opposite directions, he out of the blue says to me (mind you it’s at least ten seconds later) “It’s all relevant.”

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 29, 2018, 12:07:00 PM
Back in the 90s, I was at a packed pizza place in Milwaukee (I believe it was when Giordano's was trying to make a go of it there). They were quoting hour-long waits for tables. Brent Musberger was in town to call a Bucks game and walked in while I was waiting and demanded to be seated immediately. The hostess declined and he pulled a DYKWIA on her and she says yes, but he'll still have to wait like everyone else.

He stormed out, and the hostess was an instant star.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 29, 2018, 01:20:03 PM
I shared a whopper with Marla Collins.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 29, 2018, 01:31:09 PM
I shared a whopper with Marla Collins.

I drank a Tom Collins with a whopper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 29, 2018, 07:12:31 PM
I was on an elevator once with Chuck Daly.
I used to see Troy Aikman in the elevator pretty frequently, we worked in the same building for a number of years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 29, 2018, 07:17:11 PM
I was on an elevator once with Chuck Daly.

Haha.  So, did I (never pissed with him, though).  Hyatt Regency O'Hare...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Plaque Lives Matter! on April 29, 2018, 09:54:50 PM
Chris Otule gave me a mixed drink he didn’t want at Trinity that someone bought for him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on April 29, 2018, 10:01:30 PM
My son-in-law played in the NHL for 11 seasons - 7 w/ with the New Jersey Devils, and 4 w/ the Detroit Red Wings. Been to 3 Stanley Cup parties.

Met numerous NHL families over the years, all great people. Had Thanksgiving dinner at Scott Steven's home one year.

One pic is of my grandson with Gordie Howe.

You been to the lake house in Waupaca then, I assume?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 30, 2018, 08:25:56 AM
I remembered this one over the weekend.  On a flight from White Plains, NY to Washington DC, my friend and I sat a row behind John Sununu, the former governor of New Hampshire and Chief of Staff for the first President Bush.  This was like 2 years after he resigned for misuse of government planes.  He was scrunched in coach with his briefcase as a pillow and my friend and I joked that he was probably missing those Air Force One flights.

The same trip as we exited the airport we walked past JFK Jr. who was sitting in a Mercedes convertible with some model in the passenger seat and they were picking up someone from the airport.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 30, 2018, 08:28:24 AM
I got a Vance Law signed baseball at Ipco Optical in Crystal Lake, IL circa 1988.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 30, 2018, 08:44:48 AM
I was on an elevator once with Chuck Daly.

While working room service, I shared an elevator ride with Fred McMurray and Alan Shepherd at the Holiday Inn in the Falls during the '77 Vince Lombardi Memorial. Shook hands with McGovern @ Southridge while he campaigned there in '72.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on April 30, 2018, 09:08:22 AM
I peed next to Henry Kissinger at Narita Tokyo airport in the early 90's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 30, 2018, 09:26:04 AM
I remembered this one over the weekend.  On a flight from White Plains, NY to Washington DC, my friend and I sat a row behind John Sununu, the former governor of New Hampshire and Chief of Staff for the first President Bush.  This was like 2 years after he resigned for misuse of government planes.  He was scrunched in coach with his briefcase as a pillow and my friend and I joked that he was probably missing those Air Force One flights.

The same trip as we exited the airport we walked past JFK Jr. who was sitting in a Mercedes convertible with some model in the passenger seat and they were picking up someone from the airport.

Last summer glow and I took the same SWA flight from New Orleans to Chicago as Jesse Jackson.  I did not notice which boarding group he was in.  He appeared to be by himself, and spent his time waiting at the gate reading the Washington Post.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 30, 2018, 09:36:38 AM
Can we get back to which Arby's condiment is better, please?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on April 30, 2018, 09:48:17 AM
Can we get back to which Arby's condiment is better, please?

I once peed next to an Arby's condiment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on April 30, 2018, 10:18:05 AM
Can we get back to which Arby's condiment is better, please?

The key is to take the bottom off of your Beef N Cheddar and mix Horsey and Arby's sauce on the bottom bun.  Then you get a nice combination of the three best sauces surrounding your meat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 30, 2018, 11:42:08 AM
While working room service, I shared an elevator ride with Fred McMurray and Alan Shepherd at the Holiday Inn in the Falls during the '77 Vince Lombardi Memorial. Shook hands with McGovern @ Southridge while he campaigned there in '72.

I went to the Lombardi a couple of times back in the day. Remember the time Gerald Ford bonked a spectator in the head with a wayward shot?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 30, 2018, 11:51:42 AM
Has anyone here tried Arby's tzatziki sauce? how does it rate via the horsey and traditional sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 30, 2018, 12:51:38 PM
Last summer glow and I took the same SWA flight from New Orleans to Chicago as Jesse Jackson.  I did not notice which boarding group he was in.  He appeared to be by himself, and spent his time waiting at the gate reading the Washington Post.

Did he pay for his flight?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: burger on April 30, 2018, 01:02:53 PM
I was on an elevator once with Chuck Daly.

Running to a flight at O'Hare back in the 90's.....Short term parking.....Get on the elevator to go to Departures.....Doors open......Brian Dennehy is on the elevator....

Got on.....Immediately recognized who he was.....Looked him up an down.....He is short actually....Like 5'8".....Because I looked him up and down......Taking that double take......Notice his "fly" was down going into the middle of O"Hare......

Did not want to seem like a perv.....After all it was just me and him in the elevator......Did not say a word.....Had a good chuckle as I was getting off.....Too funny.....Good luck Brian.....

Stars are just people too.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Schmidtyfactor on April 30, 2018, 01:23:45 PM
I worked for Strong Investments after graduation. In about 03' I got asked to man the Indy office for a couple weeks as they had some turnover. Pretty boring, unlock doors, turn on lights, keep things alive during a transition period while they hired new people. The back of the office housed an investment team.

One day a bunch of folks walk in. And dudes from the back office came out. Turns out Mike Pence needed an office space to use for an interview and his brother Tom let him use his. I recall after shaking his hand looking on the internet to figure out that he was a State Senator.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 30, 2018, 01:28:05 PM
I went to the Lombardi a couple of times back in the day. Remember the time Gerald Ford bonked a spectator in the head with a wayward shot?
PLEASE tell me this is you in all of your '70's glory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC7zp9_I6lk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC7zp9_I6lk)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on April 30, 2018, 02:45:01 PM
Once caddied for Craig Stadler.  Nice guy.  Was in my teens and looked at it as just a job.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 30, 2018, 04:29:06 PM
PLEASE tell me this is you in all of your '70's glory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC7zp9_I6lk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC7zp9_I6lk)

I wish. I would have been rolling on the ground in agony, claiming that my vision was blurry and I had no idea where I was.

Just think - retired at age 14.... ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sheriff on April 30, 2018, 05:05:30 PM
As a student I worked for the Loyola University radio station WLUC.  In November 1978, the Grateful Dead agreed to do a benefit show in the student union in support of a feed-the-homeless campaign.  I helped with the hospitality arrangements in the faculty lounge where I met Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir prior to the show.  After about 10 acoustic numbers, they sped off to the Uptown Theater for a show that evening.  The highlight of my college career.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on April 30, 2018, 06:48:28 PM
Last summer glow and I took the same SWA flight from New Orleans to Chicago as Jesse Jackson.  I did not notice which boarding group he was in.  He appeared to be by himself, and spent his time waiting at the gate reading the Washington Post.

While in school, we were the host school for a Beta Alpha Psi meeting (I think it was the national convention) in Chicago. Jesse Jackson was one of the speakers there.. I thought it was a bit odd.. Al was also a speaker there... and gets my vote as the better of the two that meeting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 01, 2018, 07:35:10 AM
(https://i.redd.it/6slw7r5y35v01.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 01, 2018, 08:26:15 AM
(https://i.redd.it/6slw7r5y35v01.jpg)




Cancer from a bad parking job?

Weak genes....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 01, 2018, 08:48:19 AM
Sarah Bryant sucks at parking.

Or is that poking fun at a random person on a message board?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on May 01, 2018, 09:15:54 AM
This plant could be handy in countless situations.  https://t.co/1pXGrydjDg (https://t.co/1pXGrydjDg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 01, 2018, 10:58:10 AM
Sarah Bryant sucks at parking.

Or is that poking fun at a random person on a message board?
That takes a lot more effort than do my yellow "Learn to f'ing park!" post-it notes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 01, 2018, 11:30:45 AM
This plant could be handy in countless situations.  https://t.co/1pXGrydjDg (https://t.co/1pXGrydjDg)

I know another plant like that....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 01, 2018, 12:39:02 PM
This plant could be handy in countless situations.  https://t.co/1pXGrydjDg (https://t.co/1pXGrydjDg)

I tried one when I was in Singapore, where it is considered a delicacy. Took one bite and had an instant gag reflex. Just horrible.

It's turned into sort of an inside joke with my wife. Whenever we eat something that's really bad, one of us says "well, at least it isn't a durian."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on May 01, 2018, 12:56:16 PM
That takes a lot more effort than do my yellow "Learn to f'ing park!" post-it notes

My favorite is “nice park job, people like you should ride the bus “
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 01, 2018, 03:27:19 PM
My favorite is “nice park job, people like you should ride the bus “


(http://i.imgur.com/xgz9nkR.gif)   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 01, 2018, 03:28:12 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/xgz9nkR.gif)   ;D

Who is your favorite dude from this gif?

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 01, 2018, 03:37:20 PM
Who is your favorite dude from this gif?

Discuss.

The correct answer is striped shirt guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 01, 2018, 03:51:44 PM
The correct answer is striped shirt guy.

Nope. The guy basking in his glory.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on May 01, 2018, 05:33:18 PM
It's the kid with the fro on the left. Covering his face and geeking out!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 01, 2018, 05:35:29 PM
Who is your favorite dude from this gif?

Discuss.

The photoshopped red shirted Badger dude in the back left
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on May 02, 2018, 11:23:45 AM
As a student I worked for the Loyola University radio station WLUC.  In November 1978, the Grateful Dead agreed to do a benefit show in the student union in support of a feed-the-homeless campaign.  I helped with the hospitality arrangements in the faculty lounge where I met Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir prior to the show.  After about 10 acoustic numbers, they sped off to the Uptown Theater for a show that evening.  The highlight of my college career.

That’s an unbelievable show, especially for them to bust out the acoustics in the middle of that scorching hot 3 night run they were on. The Tom Dooley they played is a personal favorite of mine. Reminds me of 1970 Dead when they were more in touch with their folk/bluegrass roots

How were they? Good guys?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 02, 2018, 11:45:03 AM
I know there are several Southwest Airlines fans on this board. Are recent events going to make anybody here avoid them?

February 27:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/27/us/southwest-flight-fire/index.html

An engine on a Southwest Airlines plane caught fire Monday morning during a flight, forcing the aircraft to return safely to the Salt Lake City airport shortly after takeoff, CNN affiliate KUTV reported.

The flight's pilots, who were en route to Los Angeles, conducted an emergency landing, said Nancy Volmer, a Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman, the station reported.

Passenger Crystal Bangerter was taking her first flight ever when she saw "huge flames just coming right out of the engine."


April 17:

http://www.businessinsider.com/southwest-airlines-engine-failure-terrifying-emergency-landing-2018-4

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia after one of its engines suffered a major mid-flight failure.

One passenger died as a result of the incident, National Transporation Safety Board chairman Robert Sumwalt said in a press conference.


Today

https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/02/us/southwest-flight-957-unplanned-landing/index.html

Southwest Flight 957 from Chicago to Newark, New Jersey, made an emergency landing Wednesday after a window cracked, passengers said.

The flight was diverted to Cleveland, Ohio, after a report of an issue with a window aboard the aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Elizabeth Cory said. It landed safely at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cory said.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on May 02, 2018, 12:25:55 PM
Nope. The guy basking in his glory.

I’m with you on this one Chick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on May 02, 2018, 12:27:34 PM
I know there are several Southwest Airlines fans on this board. Are recent events going to make anybody here avoid them?

February 27:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/27/us/southwest-flight-fire/index.html

An engine on a Southwest Airlines plane caught fire Monday morning during a flight, forcing the aircraft to return safely to the Salt Lake City airport shortly after takeoff, CNN affiliate KUTV reported.

The flight's pilots, who were en route to Los Angeles, conducted an emergency landing, said Nancy Volmer, a Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman, the station reported.

Passenger Crystal Bangerter was taking her first flight ever when she saw "huge flames just coming right out of the engine."


April 17:

http://www.businessinsider.com/southwest-airlines-engine-failure-terrifying-emergency-landing-2018-4

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia after one of its engines suffered a major mid-flight failure.

One passenger died as a result of the incident, National Transporation Safety Board chairman Robert Sumwalt said in a press conference.


Today

https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/02/us/southwest-flight-957-unplanned-landing/index.html

Southwest Flight 957 from Chicago to Newark, New Jersey, made an emergency landing Wednesday after a window cracked, passengers said.

The flight was diverted to Cleveland, Ohio, after a report of an issue with a window aboard the aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Elizabeth Cory said. It landed safely at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cory said.


Well fudge. I just bought two flights on SW for may and June. Grrrreat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on May 02, 2018, 12:32:08 PM
I’m flying next week to Vegas, it’s been on my mind but they should be going over every little detail on all their aircraft.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 02, 2018, 12:40:40 PM
I’m flying next week to Vegas, it’s been on my mind but they should be going over every little detail on all their aircraft.

Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried.
Unless they ask for passenger volunteers to help with the inspection.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 02, 2018, 04:07:29 PM
 Until more than 50% of SWA flights have problems, the odds are still in my favor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 02, 2018, 04:15:46 PM
Until more than 50% of SWA flights have problems, the odds are still in my favor.

Not to mention .. the chances of 4 bad things happening to SWA is higher than 3. 

I wouldn't want to fly on another airline right now .. they are running on borrowed time.  SWA is pre-disastered.

In conclusion, Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 02, 2018, 05:16:35 PM
Until more than 50% of SWA flights have problems, the odds are still in my favor.

So you're a glass half full kinda chick, huh?  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 02, 2018, 06:44:00 PM
Not to mention .. the chances of 4 bad things happening to SWA is higher than 3. 

I wouldn't want to fly on another airline right now .. they are running on borrowed time.  SWA is pre-disastered.

In conclusion, Arby's.

Wait.  Free luggage is gone but free Arby's is in?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on May 02, 2018, 10:33:48 PM
Arby’s Air is the best...they have the meats and the seats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 03, 2018, 10:03:26 AM
Southwest flights to Mexico.  Should that go in the daily dose of doom thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 03, 2018, 11:24:59 AM
Southwest flights to Mexico.  Should that go in the daily dose of doom thread?

Kinda begs the question of which is more safe: making it to the destination, or diverting due to a mechanical....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 03, 2018, 07:43:46 PM
The cranky old barber that I have been going to for 15 years closed up his shop for two weeks because he's taking his wife to Europe.  My wife's been telling me to go to her salon for years, so today I did.  Holy hell was that awesome!  I was the only dude there, but I got my hair cut, washed and dried for only $10 more the old crank charges.  How did I miss this?

On the downside, I smell more like eucalyptus than any koala around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 03, 2018, 08:06:17 PM
The cranky old barber that I have been going to for 15 years closed up his shop for two weeks because he's taking his wife to Europe.  My wife's been telling me to go to her salon for years, so today I did.  Holy hell was that awesome!  I was the only dude there, but I got my hair cut, washed and dried for only $10 more the old crank charges.  How did I miss this?

On the downside, I smell more like eucalyptus than any koala around.

I made a similar switch several years ago. The place I found even gives me a shoulder massage.

And I like the smell of eucalyptus....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 03, 2018, 08:14:12 PM
Kids drive a 2003 Saturn l200. Airflow from defrost and floor only. Thoughts?  Vacuum line?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 04, 2018, 07:27:08 AM
The cranky old barber that I have been going to for 15 years closed up his shop for two weeks because he's taking his wife to Europe.  My wife's been telling me to go to her salon for years, so today I did.  Holy hell was that awesome!  I was the only dude there, but I got my hair cut, washed and dried for only $10 more the old crank charges.  How did I miss this?

On the downside, I smell more like eucalyptus than any koala around.



Bet ya hadda tip more doe. Next tyme get "sum extra services," like a manny/peddy, micro dermabrasion, and such. Yo face will feel like a baby's tush, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 04, 2018, 07:58:57 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81al0E5%2B8PL._SX522_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 04, 2018, 08:04:37 AM
Found this on the YouTube.  It's a commercial for Arby's 13-hour smoked brisket.

The commercial is 13 hours long.

https://www.youtube.com/v/tXeQV1Nqbx4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2018, 08:08:53 AM
Found this on the YouTube.  It's a commercial for Arby's 13-hour smoked brisket.

The commercial is 13 hours long.

https://www.youtube.com/v/tXeQV1Nqbx4


It reminds me of a baseball game...only with smoked meat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 04, 2018, 08:23:22 AM

It reminds me of a baseball game...only with smoked meat.

Which means it's exponentially better than a baseball game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 04, 2018, 08:26:29 AM


Bet ya hadda tip more doe. Next tyme get "sum extra services," like a manny/peddy, micro dermabrasion, and such. Yo face will feel like a baby's tush, hey?


Baby steps.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 04, 2018, 08:30:52 AM
That's a pretty crappy piece of brisket
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 04, 2018, 08:37:05 AM
That's a pretty crappy piece of brisket

Well, when you are only charging 4 bucks for a sandwich, and you sell millions of them a year, I doubt they have their chef go over to the local artisanal butcher store to hand select the briskets.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 04, 2018, 08:41:29 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81al0E5%2B8PL._SX522_.jpg)

Bycracky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 04, 2018, 09:18:34 AM
Kids drive a 2003 Saturn l200. Airflow from defrost and floor only. Thoughts?  Vacuum line?

Just a guess, needs a new cabin air filter?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 04, 2018, 10:19:25 AM
Just a guess, needs a new cabin air filter?

Car doesn’t have one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on May 04, 2018, 10:51:49 AM
Car doesn’t have one.

https://www.answers.com/Q/Where_is_the_Cabin_filter_on_2003_Saturn_L200

(https://aircondition.com/tech/images/cabin_air_filter1.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 04, 2018, 10:56:34 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81al0E5%2B8PL._SX522_.jpg)

Already picked up one of these babies for as a Mother's Day gift for the wife.
Will provide reviews shortly after.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2018, 12:37:37 PM
Which means it's exponentially better than a baseball game.

Yup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 04, 2018, 01:27:56 PM
Already picked up one of these babies for as a Mother's Day gift for the wife.
Will provide reviews shortly after.



Ewe gotta wife wit a goatee? Knot dats der anythin' wrong wit dat, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2018, 04:22:02 PM

Ewe gotta wife wit a goatee? Knot dats der anythin' wrong wit dat, hey?


Not my thing either, but even goateed women need someone to love 'em.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 04, 2018, 04:59:59 PM
Not my thing either, but even goateed women need someone to love 'em.

I always figured they picked someone else from the circus...Lobster Boy, perhaps.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 04, 2018, 05:11:58 PM
I always figured they picked someone else from the circus...Lobster Boy, perhaps.

I am half man, half dog, in case people hadn't noticed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 04, 2018, 05:48:16 PM
I am half man, half dog, in case people hadn't noticed.

Makes sense now.  Had me thinking the goatee contraption was a below the waist trimmer too. Made in Brazil.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2018, 06:03:43 PM
Makes sense now.  Had me thinking the goatee contraption was a below the waist trimmer too. Made in Brazil.


I pondered that too. Quite a unique design for down under.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 05, 2018, 01:25:34 PM

I pondered that too. Quite a unique design for down under.
Australian, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 05, 2018, 01:34:06 PM
Australian, hey?

Crikey! Never even thought of a shiela with one of those. Good on ya, mate!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on May 06, 2018, 12:00:08 PM
How much do people here pay for haircuts? I go to a guy who charges $15, so I give him a twenty and I'm on my way. My spot before that was $14, including a quick shoulder rub (nh; all chicks working).

Sometimes I think it would be easier to just go bald like ZFB's chick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2018, 12:18:30 PM
How much do people here pay for haircuts? I go to a guy who charges $15, so I give him a twenty and I'm on my way. My spot before that was $14, including a quick shoulder rub (nh; all chicks working).

Sometimes I think it would be easier to just go bald like ZFB's chick.

My wife and kids think it's a midlife crisis, but I pretty much stopped getting haircuts two years ago. The only concession I've made is to go in once a year to get the ends trimmed.

By the way, I hope they're right about the "midlife" part, cuz that means I'll live to be 110.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 06, 2018, 12:29:11 PM
How much do people here pay for haircuts? I go to a guy who charges $15, so I give him a twenty and I'm on my way. My spot before that was $14, including a quick shoulder rub (nh; all chicks working).

Sometimes I think it would be easier to just go bald like ZFB's chick.

If I have time to go to an actual barber, it's $20+$10 tip.

If I'm going to Cost Cuttets, Great Clips, it's usually $11-$14. Still same $10 tip.

There's a big difference in cut quality, but spending 45 minutes in the barber chair is frustrating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 06, 2018, 12:30:51 PM
If I have time to go to an actual barber, it's $20+$10 tip.

If I'm going to Cost Cuttets, Great Clips, it's usually $11-$14. Still same $10 tip.

There's a big difference in cut quality, but spending 45 minutes in the barber chair is frustrating.


What the hell are you doing for 45 minutes???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 06, 2018, 12:45:27 PM
Haircut, straight razor on the back of my neck, shampoo, conditioner, brief shoulder massage, $20 with a $10 tip.  I keep what is left of my hair short.     0's on the side, 5 across what is left of the top. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 06, 2018, 12:45:40 PM
I pay $120 a month at a men's salon. Unlimited haircuts, unlimited beard trims, unlimited shoulder massages, 1 mani/pedi a month, and I get three free glasses of bourbon every time I come in. Was skeptical at first when a friend suggested it but it is so worth it. Will never go back to a sports clips or great clips again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 06, 2018, 12:47:45 PM

What the hell are you doing for 45 minutes???

The guy takes 45 minutes! It's a great cut, best ever. After a quick 1 blade around the ears, everything is scissors, so that is slow. A 1 fade with scissors, cut the part in, trim the eyebrows, fade the sideburns.

Guy loves his craft.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 06, 2018, 12:49:23 PM

What the hell are you doing for 45 minutes???

Same question.  That post got me to wondering how long I could stay in my barber's chair before being forcibly removed.  It's well short of 45 minutes, I assure you.  Probably half that...tops.

I go to a small barbershop with about 4-5 fairly young barbers.  One is the son of the guy who cut my hair before that.  The price is $15, and I pay $20.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 06, 2018, 12:51:46 PM
I pay $120 a month at a men's salon. Unlimited haircuts, unlimited beard trims, unlimited shoulder massages, 1 mani/pedi a month, and I get three free glasses of bourbon every time I come in. Was skeptical at first when a friend suggested it but it is so worth it. Will never go back to a sports clips or great clips again.

nh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 06, 2018, 12:57:16 PM
Cranky old barber that I am leaving:  $15 including tip.  (15 minutes tops)

Wife's salon where I will be going in the future:  $25
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 06, 2018, 12:59:40 PM
I pay $120 a month at a men's salon. Unlimited haircuts, unlimited beard trims, unlimited shoulder massages, 1 mani/pedi a month, and I get three free glasses of bourbon every time I come in. Was skeptical at first when a friend suggested it but it is so worth it. Will never go back to a sports clips or great clips again.

Unlimited visits and three free bourbons every time you go in?  Man, I'd put that to the test.  A beard trim before work every morning, and a quick hair trim on the way home?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on May 06, 2018, 01:25:22 PM
https://calgarydreamer.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/the-boy-the-barber-shop-and-the-talented-hooker/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on May 06, 2018, 01:32:56 PM
How much do people here pay for haircuts? I go to a guy who charges $15, so I give him a twenty and I'm on my way. My spot before that was $14, including a quick shoulder rub (nh; all chicks working).

Sometimes I think it would be easier to just go bald like ZFB's chick.
$45 for me
$22 for my kids

A good salon haircut vs a barber is like the difference between an off the rack suit and a tailored one (note - i didn't state hand made).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 06, 2018, 01:38:16 PM
Supercuts, $13 with tip. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 06, 2018, 02:00:31 PM
The lovely Tanya charges $17. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2018, 02:11:37 PM
I pay $120 a month at a men's salon. Unlimited haircuts, unlimited beard trims, unlimited shoulder massages, 1 mani/pedi a month, and I get three free glasses of bourbon every time I come in. Was skeptical at first when a friend suggested it but it is so worth it. Will never go back to a sports clips or great clips again.

You had me at bourbon.

My once a year trim is at Groom in the Third Ward when we're in Milwaukee for an MU game. I always ask for Theri, who is very good with my long, thick, unruly hair. They also provide an assortment of liquid refreshments - I usually arrive early and enjoy some Jameson's. Runs me $50 plus tip, and worth every penny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 06, 2018, 02:49:08 PM
My wife and kids think it's a midlife crisis, but I pretty much stopped getting haircuts two years ago. The only concession I've made is to go in once a year to get the ends trimmed.

By the way, I hope they're right about the "midlife" part, cuz that means I'll live to be 110.

My guess, then, is that you are either retired or have a job where it is okay to look like an old hippie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 06, 2018, 02:55:44 PM
Unlimited visits and three free bourbons every time you go in?  Man, I'd put that to the test.  A beard trim before work every morning, and a quick hair trim on the way home?

It's fantastic. I don't abuse it, usually end up coming 3-4 a month for beard trims and bourbon (you can also get beer, vodka, whiskey, or rum if that is your preference). There are guys at the shop who I'm pretty sure come in daily just to drink. You also get to cut the line if you buy in. I can walk in anytime I want any jump ahead of anyone who is not a member.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 06, 2018, 03:11:48 PM
I pay $120 a month at a men's salon. Unlimited haircuts, unlimited beard trims, unlimited shoulder massages, 1 mani/pedi a month, and I get three free glasses of bourbon every time I come in. Was skeptical at first when a friend suggested it but it is so worth it. Will never go back to a sports clips or great clips again.

I want to go to there.

I was spending $70+20 tip at Stag for a haircut and straight razor shave every month, but we trimmed some finances and I found a local place that cuts service members for $5. Still tip $10, and no more fringe benefits like beer or a shampoo, but my stylist does a nice job for a fraction of the price.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 06, 2018, 03:21:44 PM
It's fantastic. I don't abuse it, usually end up coming 3-4 a month for beard trims and bourbon (you can also get beer, vodka, whiskey, or rum if that is your preference). There are guys at the shop who I'm pretty sure come in daily just to drink. You also get to cut the line if you buy in. I can walk in anytime I want any jump ahead of anyone who is not a member.

Do they take ladies? I can always get my highlights somewhere else.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 06, 2018, 03:35:42 PM
Do they take ladies? I can always get my highlights somewhere else.

They do, but I've been told that they charge more, not sure how much more. They also don't do color for the nails if that is something you are looking for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 06, 2018, 03:37:41 PM
I want to go to there.

I was spending $70+20 tip at Stag for a haircut and straight razor shave every month, but we trimmed some finances and I found a local place that cuts service members for $5. Still tip $10, and no more fringe benefits like beer or a shampoo, but my stylist does a nice job for a fraction of the price.

One thing not included in the membership is straight razor shaves. However, I've gone to the same stylist for over a year now and have always been a generous tipper. She throws in the straight razor shaves for free now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2018, 03:45:29 PM
My guess, then, is that you are either retired or have a job where it is okay to look like an old hippie.

The latter...sort of. About 95% of my work has been from home for the past few years, and I can make it look good enough for my boss on the rare occasions when I go into the office. If I was still in the office all day, I suspect it would be an issue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 06, 2018, 04:22:58 PM
I go for the happy medium. $27 plus tip for me. Go to the same person at a salon every time. Once you find a hair stylist you like, it's really hard to change.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on May 06, 2018, 06:04:58 PM
Ok...between this turn of the thread and the cologne thread, you boys have turned soft..
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 06, 2018, 07:13:29 PM
Ok, turning to fashion.

Can any of you dudes wear red?  I refuse.  About the closest thing* I have in my closet is a deep maroon sweatshirt I got at Niagra Falls when I want to pretend I'm Canadian. 

UW has poisoned that color.


* not including shirts stained with Arby's sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on May 06, 2018, 07:39:54 PM
Cords wouldn’t allow any red apparel in the AD office. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 06, 2018, 07:55:01 PM
I go to a barber shop . Once every 3 months. $17.  They have Sports Illustrated and the NY Post available while you wait  Old school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 06, 2018, 08:06:54 PM
Know Playboy, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 06, 2018, 08:33:01 PM
Ok, turning to fashion.

Can any of you dudes wear red?  I refuse.  About the closest thing* I have in my closet is a deep maroon sweatshirt I got at Niagra Falls when I want to pretend I'm Canadian. 

UW has poisoned that color.


* not including shirts stained with Arby's sauce.

I can't. It's a shame. Mrs. PTM says I look good in red. I wear mostly golf polos and pullovers. I also struggle with green, hate the Irish.

I have a lot of blue, yellow, pink and purple. I'm cool with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 06, 2018, 08:39:53 PM
I want to go to there.

I was spending $70+20 tip at Stag for a haircut and straight razor shave every month

Wow. Seems extravagant. I spend $10 less (60 + 20 tip) for a 60 minute deep tissue massage every month. Sometimes I get two per month. And it's awesome. But haircuts? $12 + an 8 dollar tip. I can shave and wash my hair myself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 06, 2018, 09:12:14 PM
Wow. Seems extravagant. I spend $10 less (60 + 20 tip) for a 60 minute deep tissue massage every month. Sometimes I get two per month. And it's awesome. But haircuts? $12 + an 8 dollar tip. I can shave and wash my hair myself.

A hot shave is far more like a spa treatment. Steaming hot towels, mentholated lotions, and massage involved. Probably a 30-45 minute process when done well. It's essentially like getting a facial with the shave thrown in.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 06, 2018, 11:42:29 PM
Know Playboy, hey?
Agree with u quite s weak place
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 07, 2018, 06:34:26 AM
I have one red polo.   I have to, as it is the colors of the school my son attends and I coach for.  Do to scheduling, I actually had to wear it last December on the day of the MU-Wisconsin game.   Doing so apparently did not jinx anything.    I felt unclean.    I have one red and gray sweater, a gift.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 07, 2018, 06:40:00 AM
Is there an age a guy is too old for Hoodies? What about flip flops?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 07, 2018, 06:42:29 AM
Is there an age a guy is too old for Hoodies? What about flip flops?

You are never too old for hoodies or flip flops. You can can get too old to wear them in certain situations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on May 07, 2018, 10:51:22 AM
Ok, turning to fashion.

Can any of you dudes wear red?  I refuse.  About the closest thing* I have in my closet is a deep maroon sweatshirt I got at Niagra Falls when I want to pretend I'm Canadian. 

UW has poisoned that color.


* not including shirts stained with Arby's sauce.


Although as the years go on it is getting more and more difficult, at this point I'm still able to mentally separate Wisconsin football from the University of Wisconsin extension in Madison's Basketball program.    I do in fact own one red fleece that I'll wear on a UW football game day as long as it is not on a MUBB game day... which is pretty rare anyway.   Even then, if it's a social situation or in crowds, I'd probably prefer any number of MU fleece's or 1/4 zip ups, etc that I own.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 07, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
I pay $120 a month at a men's salon. Unlimited haircuts, unlimited beard trims, unlimited shoulder massages, 1 mani/pedi a month, and I get three free glasses of bourbon every time I come in. Was skeptical at first when a friend suggested it but it is so worth it. Will never go back to a sports clips or great clips again.

so you must like hair in your bourbon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 07, 2018, 11:38:19 AM
Is there an age a guy is too old for Hoodies? What about flip flops?

No.  However, old guys wear hoodies to stay warm and flip flops because tying shoes is just too much work.     Not to load up on bro chic. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 07, 2018, 12:07:24 PM
See growing up in Illinois, you don't grow up associating the color red with UW. Avoiding red is hard in my family. Have a ton of Blackhawks stuff and since my sister goes to Illinois State, I get some new Redbirds apparel every Christmas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 07, 2018, 12:11:39 PM
See growing up in Illinois, you don't grow up associating the color red with UW. Avoiding red is hard in my family. Have a ton of Blackhawks stuff and since my sister goes to Illinois State, I get some new Redbirds apparel every Christmas.

It never occurred to me not to wear red. It's basically a generic color.  It's not like it's University of Tennessee orange.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 07, 2018, 12:30:33 PM
Ok, turning to fashion.

Can any of you dudes wear red?  I refuse.  About the closest thing* I have in my closet is a deep maroon sweatshirt I got at Niagra Falls when I want to pretend I'm Canadian. 

UW has poisoned that color.


* not including shirts stained with Arby's sauce.

March 1976. Marquette is in the Mideast regional. MU and Indiana win on Thursday night setting up a clash between the #1, undefeated Hoosiers and the #2, once beaten Warriors on Saturday. I was living in Houston at the time and after work Friday my wife and I drove to the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La. Partied with buddies from MU into the wee hours and after maybe 4 hours of sleep got up to ready myself for the game. My wife had packed for both of us and to my horror my "clean" shirt was a red polo. Wore last night's shirt to the arena and bought a Marquette sweatshirt there. I've been packing for myself ever since - maybe that ws part of my wife's plan all along.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on May 07, 2018, 01:24:47 PM
See growing up in Illinois, you don't grow up associating the color red with UW. Avoiding red is hard in my family. Have a ton of Blackhawks stuff and since my sister goes to Illinois State, I get some new Redbirds apparel every Christmas.

If the St. Louis Cardinals didn't off you of red, you're doing Chicago wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on May 07, 2018, 01:25:30 PM
Is there an age a guy is too old for Hoodies? What about flip flops?

Only reasons for flip flops or sandals of any kind on a guy:

1) you’re Jesus
2) you’re in a public locker room / shower (nh)
3) you’re into fellers
4) you’re in between bball games at a tourney
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 07, 2018, 01:44:59 PM
If the St. Louis Cardinals didn't off you of red, you're doing Chicago wrong.

Nah, Packers have always been public enemy 1A for me with the St. Louis Blues coming in second. Haven't really despised the Cardinals ever since Pujols left, but Molina sure tries his best to make up for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 07, 2018, 01:53:39 PM
Only reasons for flip flops or sandals of any kind on a guy:

1) you’re Jesus
2) you’re in a public locker room / shower (nh)
3) you’re into fellers
4) you’re in between bball games at a tourney

Balderdash.    Wear what you want.     I live in Teva's and Merrell sandals 6-7 months out of the year away from work.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2018, 02:07:50 PM
Only reasons for flip flops or sandals of any kind on a guy:

1) you’re Jesus
2) you’re in a public locker room / shower (nh)
3) you’re into fellers
4) you’re in between bball games at a tourney

5) you’re just going out to get the mail or sit on the patio, and you’re too lazy to put shoes on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 07, 2018, 02:19:36 PM
5) you’re just going out to get the mail or sit on the patio, and you’re too lazy to put shoes on.

You want to show off that sweet pedicure you got as part of your monthly barber deal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 07, 2018, 02:34:38 PM
You want to show off that sweet pedicure you got as part of your monthly barber deal.

It takes getting used to. The woman who I go to had to yell at me the first 3 or 4 times because I showed in closed toe shoes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on May 07, 2018, 02:51:07 PM
Only reasons for flip flops or sandals of any kind on a guy:

1) you’re Jesus
2) you’re in a public locker room / shower (nh)
3) you’re into fellers
4) you’re in between bball games at a tourney

What do you wear to the beach, wingtips? 

By the way, I can promise you that Colorado river guides running up the Bright Angel in Tevas are 5 times more 'real men' than 90% of scoopers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 07, 2018, 02:57:50 PM
Is there an age a guy is too old for Hoodies?

24 for hoodies....

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/revealed-age-you-become-old-676867.amp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2018, 03:03:54 PM
I've put a lot of thought into this today.

I'm just gonna say it:  I do not like sprinkles on cupcakes.  They add an odd hardness to the frosting and add zero flavor.  Yes, yes, they are aesthetic, but so what.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on May 07, 2018, 03:13:39 PM
1) I love flip flops and I fit none of BJ's parameters.
2) I love hoodies and I'm over 24
3) sprinkles are the bomb man. Put them on anything and they are delicious!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 07, 2018, 03:14:40 PM
It takes getting used to. The woman who I go to had to yell at me the first 3 or 4 times because I showed in closed toe shoes.

You can come in closed toe shoes.  You just have to decide whether you are going to walk out in those disposable flip-flops they use during your pedi, or put your shoes back on and risk messing up your nail lacquer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on May 07, 2018, 03:39:00 PM
You can come in closed toe shoes.

Bruh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 07, 2018, 03:40:53 PM
It takes getting used to. The woman who I go to had to yell at me the first 3 or 4 times because I showed in closed toe shoes.

If this ish ain't white privilege,  I don't know what is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 07, 2018, 04:07:06 PM
Cupcakes gonna kill ya. Don't eat 'em, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2018, 04:40:12 PM
I've put a lot of thought into this today.

I'm just gonna say it:  I do not like sprinkles on cupcakes.  They add an odd hardness to the frosting and add zero flavor.  Yes, yes, they are aesthetic, but so what.

I hate frosting on scones. Why the hell do they do stuff like that? I have a sweet tooth, but there's a time and place for everything. And the place for frosting is NOT ON MY SCONE!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 07, 2018, 05:02:22 PM
I've put a lot of thought into this today.

I'm just gonna say it:  I do not like sprinkles on cupcakes.  They add an odd hardness to the frosting and add zero flavor.  Yes, yes, they are aesthetic, but so what.

Besides, sprinkles are for winners.

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/1-21-2015/yq8JpG.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2018, 05:46:17 PM
I was doing some stuff outside the house over the weekend, and smacked my little finger with the handle of a shovel. Now I have one of those blood blisters under my fingernail.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 07, 2018, 05:47:15 PM
I was doing some stuff outside the house over the weekend, and smacked my little finger with the handle of a shovel. Now I have one of those blood blisters under my fingernail.

Red hot saftey pin, burn a hole in the nail, put pressure on the nail to get the blood out. It's great relief
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2018, 05:49:07 PM
Red hot saftey pin, burn a hole in the nail, put pressure on the nail to get the blood out. It's great relief

I'd rather just complain about it. Maybe take a few sick days....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2018, 05:55:40 PM
Red hot saftey pin, burn a hole in the nail, put pressure on the nail to get the blood out. It's great relief

OMG, I had no idea that was a thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCVVRan2cnE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 07, 2018, 06:01:51 PM
I'd rather just complain about it. Maybe take a few sick days....

Literally laughed out loud...glad I didn't have anything in my mouth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 07, 2018, 06:06:12 PM
OMG, I had no idea that was a thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCVVRan2cnE

Just had it done a week ago after a soccer game went from barely able to walk to walking around Rome in 2 days. It's such a great fix
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2018, 06:07:54 PM
Don't you just hate when you can't account for your plutonium?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/07/us/university-lost-plutonium-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 07, 2018, 08:09:50 PM
I've put a lot of thought into this today.

I'm just gonna say it:  I do not like sprinkles on cupcakes.  They add an odd hardness to the frosting and add zero flavor.  Yes, yes, they are aesthetic, but so what.
True that Topper
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 07, 2018, 08:13:32 PM
Cupcakes gonna kill ya. Don't eat 'em, hey?
Yo, doc that grain free diet has you too uptight...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on May 08, 2018, 11:48:55 AM
Don't you just hate when you can't account for your plutonium?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/07/us/university-lost-plutonium-trnd/index.html

The school released an image of a "person of interest":

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f4/80/84/f4808471048621ec0af0b2e227c8b0fa.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 08, 2018, 11:52:09 AM
The school released an image of a "person of interest":

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f4/80/84/f4808471048621ec0af0b2e227c8b0fa.jpg)

Might be good to check in 2015.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 11, 2018, 07:47:08 AM
Little help:

I responded to a gathering with "It's on like Donkey Kong."   This gathering has now been cancelled.

What is the opposite of "It's on like Donkey Kong"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on May 11, 2018, 07:48:50 AM
Little help:

I responded to a gathering with "It's on like Donkey Kong."   This gathering has now been cancelled.

What is the opposite of "It's on like Donkey Kong"?

Have you considered that the gathering is continuing without your presence?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 11, 2018, 07:52:16 AM
Have you considered that the gathering is continuing without your presence?

Outdoor event, raining.  But, yeah.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 11, 2018, 07:58:05 AM
Little help:

I responded to a gathering with "It's on like Donkey Kong."   This gathering has now been cancelled.

What is the opposite of "It's on like Donkey Kong"?

I believe the proper term is

"It's off like David Hasselhoff".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 11, 2018, 08:03:26 AM
Off like a prom dress??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2018, 08:06:59 AM
Little help:

I responded to a gathering with "It's on like Donkey Kong."   This gathering has now been cancelled.

What is the opposite of "It's on like Donkey Kong"?

Sounds like one of the organizers had an embarrassing intimate encounter with a donkey, and thinks you're an ass for bringing it up....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 11, 2018, 08:07:28 AM
Little help:

I responded to a gathering with "It's on like Donkey Kong."   This gathering has now been cancelled.

What is the opposite of "It's on like Donkey Kong"?

I believe your event got Mario Karted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 11, 2018, 08:08:30 AM
Sounds like one of the organizers had an embarrassing intimate encounter with a donkey, and thinks you're an ass for bringing it up....

I see what you did there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 11, 2018, 10:46:49 AM
Off like Mikhail Gorbachev?

It's off like beef stroganoff?

wait .. :  It's off like whooping cough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 11, 2018, 10:51:00 AM
I believe your event got Mario Karted.

Nothing worse than being blue shelled.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on May 11, 2018, 10:54:18 AM
Nothing worse than being blue shelled.

I never really understood the appeal of the blue shell.  If I'm in last, I'd much rather get the bullet or the lightning bolt, which would guarantee moving up 3-4 places, whereas a blue shell only hits the player in 1st, who I would have no chance of catching anyways.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 11, 2018, 11:00:46 AM
I never really understood the appeal of the blue shell.  If I'm in last, I'd much rather get the bullet or the lightning bolt, which would guarantee moving up 3-4 places, whereas a blue shell only hits the player in 1st, who I would have no chance of catching anyways.

Bullet Bill isn't original, I want lightning bolt all day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on May 11, 2018, 11:04:50 AM
Bullet Bill isn't original, I want lightning bolt all day.

He might not be an original, but I'd take it over the bolt.  If you get the bullet, you can go on autopilot and move up automatically, with the bolt, you can still screw yourself over by doing something stupid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 11, 2018, 11:11:26 AM
Mario Kart 64 or GTFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 11, 2018, 11:13:59 AM
One item they really need to bring back is the fake item block. Those were brutal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on May 11, 2018, 11:25:39 AM
Mario Kart 64 or GTFO

You can respect the classics while still appreciating what the new tech brings.  For example, team racing on the Wii, where one player is steering on the nunchuck, and the other is gas, break, and items on the Wiimote is a great team building exercise that can't be recreated on the 64. 

Side note, really disappointed that Crash Team Racing never got the sequel it deserved, could have gone head to head with Mario Kart IMO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 11, 2018, 11:37:12 AM
Any Diddy Kong racing fans?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on May 11, 2018, 11:59:19 AM
Mario Kart 64 or GTFO

This times 100.

No bigger buzzkill than being in last place and getting the speed burst or some bananas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2018, 12:19:29 PM
Getting named Coach of the Year isn't what it used to be....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2775015-dwayne-casey-fired-as-toronto-raptors-head-coach-after-7-seasons?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2018, 02:24:24 PM
Getting named Coach of the Year isn't what it used to be....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2775015-dwayne-casey-fired-as-toronto-raptors-head-coach-after-7-seasons?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
Yep I think Bucks should go get him
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 11, 2018, 02:45:49 PM
Day kant get 'im and da lady coach both, hey?

#Bucksprivilege
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2018, 02:47:01 PM
Day kant get 'im and da lady coach both, hey?

#Bucksprivilege
Lady coach will help keep young playas, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 11, 2018, 02:51:43 PM
Leave it up to the Bucks owners to feed their egos by hiring Hammon just for the media attention it'll bring. They can always blow her ass away after it doesn't work out, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 11, 2018, 03:13:37 PM
Yep I think Bucks should go get him


Sure.  I mean, he is an expert and getting crushed by Lebron.  The Bucks can do that with the best of them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2018, 03:19:00 PM

Sure.  I mean, he is an expert and getting crushed by Lebron.  The Bucks can do that with the best of them.
Ok who is out there that could be better right now
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2018, 03:21:02 PM
Maybe Van Gundy but I don't know if he and administration would see eye to eye
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 11, 2018, 03:22:04 PM
Ok who is out there that could be better right now


I don't know enough about various NBA assistants and their qualifications to know.  I know that I was not impressed at all by Casey's performance in the playoffs the last couple of years.  His team had no counter-punch to what the Cavs were doing to them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 11, 2018, 03:22:33 PM
Leave it up to the Bucks owners to feed their egos by hiring Hammon just for the media attention it'll bring. They can always blow her ass away after it doesn't work out, hey?


Why do you believe she isn't qualified on her own merits?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 11, 2018, 03:25:12 PM
If you think Van Gundy is the answer, you're asking the wrong question.  Screwed up the Pistons.   Could have stayed the coach if he had ceded GM responsibilities.   Now a two time failure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 11, 2018, 03:25:19 PM
Not saying she isn't. I think she's a bad fit, at this time, for the Bucks. And if Lasry and Edens can't see that and still hire her, then its strictly a media grabbing move.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 11, 2018, 03:27:57 PM
Not saying she isn't. I think she's a bad fit, at this time, for the Bucks. And if Lasry and Edens can't see that and still hire her, then its strictly a media grabbing move.


Why is she a bad fit for the Bucks?  Not saying you're wrong.  I think someone with more experience would be better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2018, 03:35:09 PM
If you think Van Gundy is the answer, you're asking the wrong question.  Screwed up the Pistons.   Could have stayed the coach if he had ceded GM responsibilities.   Now a two time failure.
No, just thinking of coaches with enough playoff experience that can mentor a  "young" team. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 11, 2018, 03:47:08 PM
I feel the Bucks are in a tenuous point in their building process. Couple that with the opening of the Fiserv Arena and they have to get this next hire correct. Consequences of not doing so will likely result in Giannis leaving in free agency and being stuck in mediocrity. For the record, I would like to see Bucks ownership hire a coach with successful head coaching experience, and avoid all assistants in their search.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on May 11, 2018, 04:32:42 PM
I feel the Bucks are in a tenuous point in their building process. Couple that with the opening of the Fiserv Arena and they have to get this next hire correct. Consequences of not doing so will likely result in Giannis leaving in free agency and being stuck in mediocrity. For the record, I would like to see Bucks ownership hire a coach with successful head coaching experience, and avoid all assistants in their search.

Kevin O'Neill is available
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 11, 2018, 04:43:43 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on May 11, 2018, 05:14:48 PM
The Bucks next hire is the biggest in a long time for local sports. I would definitely not roll the dice on an unproven candidate. If they miss in this one, it might me last chance MKE gets on pro ball team in awhile. I do not trust ownership and fearful of their desire to be elsewhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Plaque Lives Matter! on May 11, 2018, 05:24:23 PM
Vinny Del Negro has playoff experience and is available!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 11, 2018, 05:24:48 PM
I feel the Bucks are in a tenuous point in their building process. Couple that with the opening of the Fiserv Arena and they have to get this next hire correct. Consequences of not doing so will likely result in Giannis leaving in free agency and being stuck in mediocrity. For the record, I would like to see Bucks ownership hire a coach with successful head coaching experience, and avoid all assistants in their search.


Monty Williams.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 11, 2018, 05:26:44 PM
Ok who is out there that could be better right now

I'd take Budenholzer. He did great when Atlanta had talent, but he never had a centerpiece like Giannis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2018, 06:24:56 PM
I feel the Bucks are in a tenuous point in their building process. Couple that with the opening of the Fiserv Arena and they have to get this next hire correct. Consequences of not doing so will likely result in Giannis leaving in free agency and being stuck in mediocrity. For the record, I would like to see Bucks ownership hire a coach with successful head coaching experience, and avoid all assistants in their search.

The language you used in this post seems totally wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 11, 2018, 06:31:51 PM
Ving Rhames is the perfect fit for the Bucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2018, 06:32:08 PM
I'd take Budenholzer. He did great when Atlanta had talent, but he never had a centerpiece like Giannis.
I would pass
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on May 11, 2018, 09:38:33 PM
The Bucks next hire is the biggest in a long time for local sports. I would definitely not roll the dice on an unproven candidate. If they miss in this one, it might me last chance MKE gets on pro ball team in awhile. I do not trust ownership and fearful of their desire to be elsewhere.

Let’s be real. The Packers GM hire was 10x more important to the state than this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2018, 10:45:37 PM
Dog shoots man.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2018/05/10/fort-dodge-iowa-man-says-his-dog-shot-him-while-they-were-playing/598422002/

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 12, 2018, 06:31:01 AM
unfair advantage or over the top props?  ivy league female presents her thesis in her hanes-so this is how to stand up against anything one disagrees with, peta, world hunger, gun violence,  global warming, etc?  might as well add the lack of women in nba coaching positions too then, eyn'a?

    just take your clothes off and state your case

https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-05-10-ivy-league-student-presents-honors-thesis-in-her-underwear/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 12, 2018, 07:32:44 AM
Dog shoots man.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2018/05/10/fort-dodge-iowa-man-says-his-dog-shot-him-while-they-were-playing/598422002/

Discuss.
Accidental?  That's what the dog would like him to think.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 12, 2018, 07:33:44 AM
.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 12, 2018, 07:37:19 AM
I demand immediate legislation to ban dogs from owning guns.
No!  The only thing that can stop a bad dog with a gun is a good dog with a gun.

Or a non-idiot owner.  Who the hell walks around their house with a handgun stuffed in their waistband?  And then roughhouses with a big dog?  What could go wrong?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 12, 2018, 08:16:27 AM

Accidental?  That's what the dog would like him to think.


That's his story and he's sticking with it!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 13, 2018, 09:54:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/tptvsKi.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 13, 2018, 10:14:47 AM
Happy Mother's day! Mom & Chick and if there is any other we don't know about, you too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2018, 02:01:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tptvsKi.jpg)

👍 🤣 👊

That was a good one!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 14, 2018, 09:25:53 PM
Gotta get a metric offset boxed wrench set.  Need an 18mm. Sears sells a single wrench for $16. Harbor Freight sells a set of 8 for $15.99.

These will be used infrequently....shocks, etc.  Need to replace a rear control arm tomorrow. Anyone woth experience with HFT hand tools?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 15, 2018, 05:45:43 AM
Gotta get a metric offset boxed wrench set.  Need an 18mm. Sears sells a single wrench for $16. Harbor Freight sells a set of 8 for $15.99.

These will be used infrequently....shocks, etc.  Need to replace a rear control arm tomorrow. Anyone woth experience with HFT hand tools?

Sounds like the perfect reason for a HFT hand tool. If you don't need to perform everyday, go HFT.

I replaced my original Craftsman 99 piece socket kit with Pittsburgh, I think the Pittsburgh is nicer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on May 15, 2018, 06:53:11 AM
Sounds like the perfect reason for a HFT hand tool. If you don't need to perform everyday, go HFT.

I replaced my original Craftsman 99 piece socket kit with Pittsburgh, I think the Pittsburgh is nicer.


That’s no longer true now that Craftsman is in Lowe’s.  Much better stuff. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 15, 2018, 12:26:41 PM


That’s no longer true now that Craftsman is in Lowe’s.  Much better stuff. 

Interesting, I actually had no idea. I've got two Menards and two Home Depots within 20 minutes of me, but the closest Lowe's in 35 minutes. I don't get over there much.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 15, 2018, 12:53:09 PM
I used to go to Lowe's, but then I compared a few prices at the Fleet Farm across the street. Now I only go to Lowe's for things I can't find at Fleet Farm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 15, 2018, 03:25:29 PM
Condiment survey time.  I have 31 condiments in my fridge.  That seems like a lot.

I wasn't sure if I should count salsa or sour cream as condiments, though.

Go count.   I'll wait.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 15, 2018, 03:28:32 PM
Condiment survey time.  I have 31 condiments in my fridge.  That seems like a lot.

I wasn't sure if I should count salsa or sour cream as condiments, though.

Go count.   I'll wait.

Salsa - definitely a condiment.  I have seen news articles that it has surpassed ketchup as the most popular one.

Sour cream - can be depending on how it is used.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 15, 2018, 03:31:14 PM
Salsa - definitely a condiment.  I have seen news articles that it has surpassed ketchup as the most popular one.


That was also noted in a Seinfeld episode.

"Because people like to say salsa."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BrewCity83 on May 15, 2018, 04:15:00 PM
That was also noted in a Seinfeld episode.

"Because people like to say salsa."

Depends on how you say it--are you talking about salsa or seltzer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on May 15, 2018, 04:38:37 PM
Interesting, I actually had no idea. I've got two Menards and two Home Depots within 20 minutes of me, but the closest Lowe's in 35 minutes. I don't get over there much.

It’s also online at Lowe’s ....larger assortment later in 2018
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 15, 2018, 05:49:48 PM
The first time I read hilltopper’s post quickly, I thought he was asking how many condoms we kept in the refrigerator.

Just think of the shrinkage…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 15, 2018, 06:38:17 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on May 15, 2018, 06:41:00 PM
Condiment survey time.  I have 31 condiments in my fridge.  That seems like a lot.

I wasn't sure if I should count salsa or sour cream as condiments, though.

Go count.   I'll wait.

Counting salsas and sour cream, 28. Google says it's a substance such as salt or ketchup used to add flavor to food. Grated parmesan? Capers? That would put me up to 30.

Edit: Missed some. 34.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 15, 2018, 07:01:20 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.

I was going to but it's packed wayyyy too filled with stuff that could be considered a condiment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on May 15, 2018, 07:06:00 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.
pics?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 15, 2018, 07:15:15 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.

Social science is not a real science.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 15, 2018, 07:30:05 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.

Haven't been home yet, Topper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 15, 2018, 07:38:35 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.

A little guidance please... Salad dressings are definitely in, right? How about jelly/jam?  Hummus is out?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 15, 2018, 07:58:40 PM
19 condiments, not including the Horsey packets in the drawer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 15, 2018, 08:13:48 PM
29, WTF got to do some inventory reduction
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 15, 2018, 08:14:42 PM
It’s also online at Lowe’s ....larger assortment later in 2018

At Lowe’s now. Skimpy selection. Damn fleet farm great choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 15, 2018, 08:21:38 PM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.

I’m going to say 27. That includes two jellies and hummus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 15, 2018, 08:53:38 PM
11.  You people need to check your code dates

Also, no catsup (or ketchup). 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 15, 2018, 09:17:05 PM
41. We have lots of different jams and jellies, nut butters and salad dressings.

What do I win?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on May 15, 2018, 09:42:32 PM
27 if you count hot sauces. 19 if you don't.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 15, 2018, 09:54:04 PM
Hot sauces, salad dressings count.  Jellies?  Hmm, I mean, that's an ingredient.  It's not like you're going to have a peanut butter sandwich and dip in it jelly.

This list sucks:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condiment#List_of_condiments

Then there's this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_brand_name_condiments

Vlasic Pickles are a condiment?  No the hell they are not.  Pickled relish, maybe.  Not whole pickles.

Wikipedia sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on May 15, 2018, 09:58:23 PM
29 but that's between the kitchen and garage fridge with no duplicates i.e. backup bbq/tiger sauce/etc.  Also, hummus or sha-ata or any other primary dipping substance is not a condiment.  If they are condiments so are pickles and you can bump me up to 35.

Speaking of pickles....i'm on a spicy run and Famous Daves Devil's Spit are my current go to.  i know they're fairly generic but a plus to any wrap or panini (maybe grilled cheese.  i don't really do that kinda thing)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on May 15, 2018, 09:58:53 PM
27 if you count hot sauces. 19 if you don't.

What 8 hot sauces are you refrigerating?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on May 15, 2018, 09:59:43 PM
29 but that's between the kitchen and garage fridge with no duplicates i.e. backup bbq/tiger sauce/etc.  Also, hummus or sha-ata or any other primary dipping substance is not a condiment.  If they are condiments so are pickles and you can bump me up to 35.

Speaking of pickles....i'm on a spicy run and Famous Daves Devil's Spit are my current go to.  i know they're fairly generic but a plus to any wrap or panini (maybe grilled cheese.  i don't really do that kinda thing)

I use hummus instead of mayo/mustard on sandwiches often. Counts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 15, 2018, 10:01:50 PM
I use hummus instead of mayo/mustard on sandwiches often. Counts.

Ditto. Far more often than we use it as a dip. I’m counting it. I’ll remove the jelly. I’m at 25.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on May 15, 2018, 10:03:17 PM
22 and I get yelled at for having that many
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 15, 2018, 10:14:37 PM
What 8 hot sauces are you refrigerating?

Unless it's a craft hot sauce, I don't refrigerate. Frank's, Tobasco, Sriracha, etc are in the cabinet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 15, 2018, 10:38:13 PM
42
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 15, 2018, 10:40:09 PM
Horseradish, Worcestershire, and tartar sauce round out the odd stuff in my fridge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lostpassword on May 15, 2018, 11:05:12 PM
4. Ketchup, brown mustard, 1 salad dressing, butter packets.  Keep it simple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 15, 2018, 11:43:15 PM
Deli-sliced Pepperoncini count as does Giardiniera.  Whole refrigerated peppers don't. I forgot the damn soy sauce. 12
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 16, 2018, 12:27:17 AM
Unless it's a craft hot sauce, I don't refrigerate. Frank's, Tobasco, Sriracha, etc are in the cabinet.
Sriracha I buy says refrigerate after ooening so I comply
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 16, 2018, 12:30:02 AM
No need to refrigerate Worcestershire or Soy sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 16, 2018, 07:54:26 AM
No need to refrigerate Worcestershire or Soy sauce.

I like the crispness of a nicely chilled Worcestershire though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 16, 2018, 08:14:11 AM
Hot sauces, salad dressings count.  Jellies?  Hmm, I mean, that's an ingredient.  It's not like you're going to have a peanut butter sandwich and dip in it jelly.

This list sucks:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condiment#List_of_condiments

Then there's this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_brand_name_condiments

Vlasic Pickles are a condiment?  No the hell they are not.  Pickled relish, maybe.  Not whole pickles.

Wikipedia sucks.

I don't dip things in hot sauce...I put hot sauce on top, just like I put my jam on top of my toast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 16, 2018, 08:56:59 AM
Salsa and hummus aren't condiments, they are food.

Instead of soy sauce, anyone use Bragg's liquid aminos?  much better for you than soy sauce.


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 16, 2018, 09:24:04 AM
looks like 7, 8 if the powdered cayenne pepper counts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on May 16, 2018, 09:40:37 AM
I'm not happy people haven't surveyed their fridges for a condiment count. 

This is for science, people.


I haven't gone to count yet... but I do know that it is 92% of the contents of the refrigerator.   The other 8% is beer and an old container I'm afraid to open.    Does that help?

We like to tell people that we live a European lifestyle where we buy our food fresh daily.   And by "fresh" I mean boxes of Mac'n'Cheese or frozen pizzas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 16, 2018, 09:46:41 AM
Instead of soy sauce, anyone use Bragg's liquid aminos?  much better for you than soy sauce.

4never uses that crap....makes his posts on Scoop read like he has the perpetual schitz.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 16, 2018, 09:56:48 AM
Hot sauces, salad dressings count.  Jellies?  Hmm, I mean, that's an ingredient.  It's not like you're going to have a peanut butter sandwich and dip in it jelly.

This list sucks:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condiment#List_of_condiments

Then there's this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_brand_name_condiments

Vlasic Pickles are a condiment?  No the hell they are not.  Pickled relish, maybe.  Not whole pickles.

Wikipedia sucks.

Jellies should count. I often add them to cheese trays as a condiment, either a jelly or chutney.

And 29 for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on May 16, 2018, 10:11:52 AM
A few weeks ago we realized our fridge seemed quite empty.  We couldn’t pinpoint it. 

Turns out our nanny, whose sole job description is watch the kids when we’re at work and clean up after THEM decided to clean out our fridge. 

She tossed probably 15-20 bottles of mustard (we had to have 6 varieties at least) Secret Stadium Sauce, a bunch of hot sauces, etc. 

Can we all agree that stuff doesn’t spoil? 

She probably threw away $75 in condiments and the rec room is still littered with Barbies and Legos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 16, 2018, 10:15:49 AM
My fridge is almost all condiments because all my kids have moved out and either we buy stuff and cook it or eat out.  Lately we've been eating out so much that I ran the dishwasher just because we ran out of cups.  (And I'm too lazy to wash them by hand.)

Last night I did make dinner though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 16, 2018, 10:47:37 AM
A few weeks ago we realized our fridge seemed quite empty.  We couldn’t pinpoint it. 

Turns out our nanny, whose sole job description is watch the kids when we’re at work and clean up after THEM decided to clean out our fridge. 

She tossed probably 15-20 bottles of mustard (we had to have 6 varieties at least) Secret Stadium Sauce, a bunch of hot sauces, etc. 

Can we all agree that stuff doesn’t spoil? 

She probably threw away $75 in condiments and the rec room is still littered with Barbies and Legos.

She should have received your sternest condimnation.
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 16, 2018, 11:46:07 AM
A few weeks ago we realized our fridge seemed quite empty.  We couldn’t pinpoint it. 

Turns out our nanny, whose sole job description is watch the kids when we’re at work and clean up after THEM decided to clean out our fridge. 

She tossed probably 15-20 bottles of mustard (we had to have 6 varieties at least) Secret Stadium Sauce, a bunch of hot sauces, etc. 

Can we all agree that stuff doesn’t spoil? 

She probably threw away $75 in condiments and the rec room is still littered with Barbies and Legos.

First world problems.
If you can afford a nanny, you can afford new condiments.   ;D

And tell your kids (and tell your nanny to tell your kids) to pick up their own toys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on May 16, 2018, 12:15:20 PM
First world problems.
If you can afford a nanny, you can afford new condiments.   ;D

And tell your kids (and tell your nanny to tell your kids) to pick up their own toys.

No, if I could afford daycare for 3 kids I could afford new condiments.  The nanny is the cheapest child care solution.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 16, 2018, 12:30:14 PM
A few weeks ago we realized our fridge seemed quite empty.  We couldn’t pinpoint it. 

Turns out our nanny, whose sole job description is watch the kids when we’re at work and clean up after THEM decided to clean out our fridge. 

She tossed probably 15-20 bottles of mustard (we had to have 6 varieties at least) Secret Stadium Sauce, a bunch of hot sauces, etc. 

Can we all agree that stuff doesn’t spoil? 

She probably threw away $75 in condiments and the rec room is still littered with Barbies and Legos.

But is she hot?

If so, you should give her a raise and kindly "suggest" that she relieve herself of the refrigerator duties and focus on the kids' toys.

If not, get a new nanny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 16, 2018, 01:24:58 PM
She should have received your sternest condimnation.

or condomnation, if attractive or european.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 16, 2018, 01:25:35 PM
29 but that's between the kitchen and garage fridge with no duplicates i.e. backup bbq/tiger sauce/etc.
What is tiger sauce?  Sounds intriguing
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 16, 2018, 02:21:45 PM
What is tiger sauce?  Sounds intriguing

I think IHOP serves it....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 16, 2018, 02:25:32 PM
But is she hot?

If so, you should give her a raise and kindly "suggest" that she relieve herself of the refrigerator duties and focus on the kids' toys.

If not, get a new nanny.
If yes, pics please
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 16, 2018, 02:26:47 PM
Salsa and hummus aren't condiments, they are food.

Instead of soy sauce, anyone use Bragg's liquid aminos?  much better for you than soy sauce.
No!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 16, 2018, 02:27:46 PM
What is tiger sauce?  Sounds intriguing


https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54323.0 (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54323.0)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on May 16, 2018, 02:50:00 PM
What is tiger sauce?  Sounds intriguing
I didn't realize it was a local KC restaurant sauce - it is now called Primal Cry (was Tiger Cry) because they couldn't get the trademark for Tiger Cry.  The name of the restaurant/company that bottles it is the Tasty Thai.  It is awesome!  I can't imagine they have a large distribution area

https://www.kctastythai.com/hello-primal-cry-hot-sauce/ (https://www.kctastythai.com/hello-primal-cry-hot-sauce/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 16, 2018, 04:35:51 PM
If yes, pics please

And any interesting videos you might have....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on May 16, 2018, 04:59:26 PM
If yes, pics please

(https://media.giphy.com/media/s6sqvp1fmKbx6/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 16, 2018, 05:07:49 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/s6sqvp1fmKbx6/giphy.gif)

She looks hideous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 16, 2018, 09:43:19 PM
Holy crap!

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/woman-furiously-craps-on-floor-of-tim-hortons-throws-i-1826082960
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 17, 2018, 01:26:03 AM
Holy crap!

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/woman-furiously-craps-on-floor-of-tim-hortons-throws-i-1826082960
She wiped, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 17, 2018, 05:55:35 AM
Holy crap!

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/woman-furiously-craps-on-floor-of-tim-hortons-throws-i-1826082960

Squatting helps, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 17, 2018, 07:29:40 AM
No shoes
No shirt
No chittin'
No service, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 17, 2018, 07:40:24 AM
Holy crap!

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/woman-furiously-craps-on-floor-of-tim-hortons-throws-i-1826082960


Which prompted one of the top ten all time greatest Kinja comments:

“Horton, Here’s a Poo!”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 17, 2018, 07:41:53 AM
Holy crap!

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/woman-furiously-craps-on-floor-of-tim-hortons-throws-i-1826082960


High fiber diet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 17, 2018, 08:03:00 AM
or condomnation, if attractive or european.

Or something to keep that tiger sauce where it ain’t belonging 🤭
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2018, 08:03:23 AM
I hate when that happens.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 17, 2018, 08:33:06 AM

Which prompted one of the top ten all time greatest Kinja comments:

“Horton, Here’s a Poo!”

I laughed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on May 17, 2018, 10:57:47 AM
I laughed.
Me, too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 17, 2018, 12:24:44 PM
Just picked up lunch at the local neighborhood co-op grocery store near work.  Good food, friendly people.

Is there some kind of rule about washing your hair and co-op's that I don't know about?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2018, 01:16:10 PM

Just picked up lunch at the local neighborhood co-op grocery store near work.  Good food, friendly people.

Is there some kind of rule about washing your hair and co-op's that I don't know about?


Yep. It's right below the rule requiring men to wear sandals and socks when it's above 60 degrees. I hope you didn't violate that one too....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 17, 2018, 01:50:40 PM
Busted
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 17, 2018, 04:13:08 PM
Just picked up lunch at the local neighborhood co-op grocery store near work.  Good food, friendly people.

Is there some kind of rule about washing your hair and co-op's that I don't know about?

no pit or leg shaving for the ladiez either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 17, 2018, 07:20:02 PM
Anyone follow Marquette on LinkedIn?  Good pic of senior week in my newsfeed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2018, 08:39:04 PM
Anyone follow Marquette on LinkedIn?  Good pic of senior week in my newsfeed.

Not I, but I will check it out. But that raises an interesting question:

Which "social media" sites (not counting message boards like this) do Scoopers use on a regular basis? By "regular basis," let's say it means you at least check at least every day or two (vacations excluded) to see what's up.

For me, it's one: Facebook.

I have accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter, but rarely check them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 17, 2018, 09:07:08 PM
Not I, but I will check it out. But that raises an interesting question:

Which "social media" sites (not counting message boards like this) do Scoopers use on a regular basis? By "regular basis," let's say it means you at least check at least every day or two (vacations excluded) to see what's up.

For me, it's one: Facebook.

I have accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter, but rarely check them.

Twitter always. Facebook maybe every other day. Instagram and LinkedIn weekly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 18, 2018, 07:08:38 AM
Eye due Scoop 'bout once every 3-4 weaks, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 18, 2018, 07:18:24 AM
Just Facebook, near daily. 

I have accounts elsewhere, but it's rare.  Twitter if I'm bored.  Linkedin if I need to stalk someone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 18, 2018, 07:24:47 AM
Facebook - all the time.

LinkedIn - haven't used since my last job search.

Instagram - I look at (mostly the posts of my kids and Nattie, the MUPD police dog) but don't post.

Snapchat - never post, look at occasionally.

Twitter - using more often than I used to; probably once a day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 18, 2018, 07:31:12 AM
Facebook: for events, places to eat in Chicago or any city I might be headed, and to manage my calendar.

LinkedIn: never

Twitter: Never

Snapchat: wayyy more than I should.

Instagram: I follow a lot of breweries and food blogs on there as well so I check that occasionally but don't post often.

MySpace: every 5 years
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on May 18, 2018, 07:43:08 AM
I have shown addictive some qualities regarding Twitter.  The whole "what did I miss?".  Finishing (hopefully) a week on jury duty today has shown me I can cut back/stop if need be.

I've cut back on Facebook after hiding most annoying friends.  Much less to look at now.

No others.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 18, 2018, 08:04:55 AM

I have shown addictive some qualities regarding Twitter.  The whole "what did I miss?".  Finishing (hopefully) a week on jury duty today has shown me I can cut back/stop if need be.

I've cut back on Facebook after hiding most annoying friends.  Much less to look at now.

No others.


I have gone through the whole addictive thing on Facebook...to the point where I would check it pretty much any time I looked at my phone. So I decided (very deliberately) to cut back to 3-4 times per day and discovered that life goes on. It took a little while before the "what am I missing?!?" feeling went away, but now it feels right just checking in a couple of times a day. I've even gone a day or two without checking at all, and only realize afterwards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 18, 2018, 08:09:09 AM
Despite being a millennial I am allergic to social media. I never check facebook unless I need to message someone whose phone number I don't have. I don't have instagram, snapchat, or linkedin. I actually have a pintrest which I use as an online recipe book. The one I check daily is twitter, but I have a rotation of college basketball talking heads that I check once a day for any major recruiting/transfer news. I rarely tweet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 18, 2018, 08:16:14 AM
On a related note - does anyone follow any celebrities (major or minor) that actually respond to your tweets?


I follow very few people I don't know personally, but a couple that I don't, Matt Hamilton (the curler) and Charlie Behrens (the Manitowoc Minute guy) almost always acknowledge my tags  or comments.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 18, 2018, 08:27:56 AM

On a related note - does anyone follow any celebrities (major or minor) that actually respond to your tweets?

I follow very few people I don't know personally, but a couple that I don't, Matt Hamilton (the curler) and Charlie Behrens (the Manitowoc Minute guy) almost always acknowledge my tags  or comments.


Butch Lee, indirectly.

I follow Al McGuire's Wit, Wisdom and Warriors on FB. Occasionally I will comment on a memory of Butch or the championship team, and Butch has liked or replied to a couple of my posts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on May 18, 2018, 08:38:31 AM
I don't mean to brag but Jim Mcillvaine and Ben Steele have both responded to in game tweets of mine.  Markus Howard's Mom once liked a tweet of mine during a game as well.

So I've got that going for me...which is nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 18, 2018, 08:40:59 AM
On a related note - does anyone follow any celebrities (major or minor) that actually respond to your tweets?


Seth Davis and I had a back and forth over transfer rules about five years ago.  (It was my JB moment - he didn't understand something completely.)  My son, who follows Seth but not me, told me I "clowned him."  I guess that's a good thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 18, 2018, 08:56:59 AM
I don't mean to brag but Jim Mcillvaine and Ben Steele have both responded to in game tweets of mine.  Markus Howard's Mom once liked a tweet of mine during a game as well.

So I've got that going for me...which is nice.

Got you beat - Jim McIlvaine retweeted a picture of me.  I forgot to mention him originally - being such close buds with him and all, I don't think of him as a celebrity 8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 18, 2018, 09:00:00 AM
I don't mean to brag but Jim Mcillvaine and Ben Steele have both responded to in game tweets of mine.  Markus Howard's Mom once liked a tweet of mine during a game as well.

So I've got that going for me...which is nice.

Mac and I banter back and forth during games Twitta.  Jake Tapper retweeted some of my things, but I've had to unfollow him since he became the Jay Bilas of twitta.

Snapchat only to Brett Farve the ladies.

Facebook, I have everyone blocked.  I used it to get updates on the kids' schools, sports, etc.  That's it.  Like it that way.

Don't have an Insta, my space, whats app, etc.

Linked In 1-2 x's per month, more when job hunting, mainly to see where people are working.  Don't post articles or any of the other crap on Linked In.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 18, 2018, 09:13:32 AM
Ben Peavy and I are Facebook friends.

Boom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 18, 2018, 10:00:02 AM
Ben Peavy and I are Facebook friends.

Boom.

I once peed next to Ben Peavy's Facebook account.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on May 18, 2018, 10:20:55 AM
I don't tweet, snap, post or friend.

I have a twitter account because it's a great way to pick up news stories that are relevant to my industry.  And I follow MUBB.

I have a Facebook account for online coupons.

When I have grandchildren, I suppose I'll have to do more with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 18, 2018, 11:14:52 AM
I go on Facebook once or twice a year because I don't need to see anymore pictures of your cat.

Twitter, I use daily. A couple news and sports feeds but I keep it pretty slim.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 18, 2018, 11:59:04 AM
I go on Facebook once or twice a year because I don't need to see anymore pictures of your cat.

Twitter, I use daily. A couple news and sports feeds but I keep it pretty slim.

(https://visualhunt.com/photos/7/pet-cat-eye.jpg?s=l)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 18, 2018, 02:00:24 PM
Twitter daily mainly sportsand mostly MU. Facebook use to a lot when my kids were in college, now that they are professionals they rarely go on facebook, they text or call. Linked In rarely mostly when it says I've been on 5+ searches. WhatsApp more than I would but contractors other work related professionals use it to contact me. That's it, Scoop takes most of my time  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 19, 2018, 06:51:29 AM
What?

Are none of you guys up watching the Royal Wedding?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 19, 2018, 06:54:20 AM
What?

Are none of you guys up watching the Royal Wedding?

Huh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 19, 2018, 06:56:27 AM
I hear they are serving Sonoran salsa at the reception. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 19, 2018, 08:03:32 AM
What?

Are none of you guys up watching the Royal Wedding?

I happened to turn the TV on as they were announced man and wife.

Daughter wanted Lego Movie instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 19, 2018, 08:19:21 AM
What?

Are none of you guys up watching the Royal Wedding?
Had to work early. Turned on tv while having breakfast, royal wedding is on. But once I realized Sex Pistols were not musical guests f*ckng turned tv off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 19, 2018, 08:24:00 AM
Had to work early. Turned on tv while having breakfast, royal wedding is on. But once I realized Sex Pistols were not musical guests f*ckng turned tv off.

What have you got against Ed Sheeran?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 19, 2018, 08:28:46 AM
What?

Are none of you guys up watching the Royal Wedding?

Not on the invite list...again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 19, 2018, 09:27:18 AM
(https://i.redd.it/1c5cgtguiry01.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 19, 2018, 09:28:05 AM
What?

Are none of you guys up watching the Royal Wedding?

Completely ruined my Twitter feed. I don't even go back to watch my own wedding, why would I watch someone else's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 19, 2018, 09:57:43 AM
Completely ruined my Twitter feed. I don't even go back to watch my own wedding, why would I watch someone else's?

The only wedding worth watching.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7e/0a/70/7e0a703a7b42e31bfb6941182e3b4735.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 19, 2018, 09:59:53 AM
The only wedding worth watching.

[Im]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7e/0a/70/7e0a703a7b42e31bfb6941182e3b4735.jpg[/img]

Oooooooooooooohhhh yeeeeyayuh!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 19, 2018, 10:02:15 AM
Oooooooooooooohhhh yeeeeyayuh!

That chick is wearing my dress!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 19, 2018, 10:14:19 AM
That chick is wearing my dress!

Check that. You had Miss Elizabeth's dress.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 19, 2018, 11:11:48 AM
Check that. You had Miss Elizabeth's dress.

On a related note, I highly recommend the Andre the Giant documentary on HBO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on May 19, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
Facebook - all the time.

LinkedIn - peruse maybe once a month/ Im retired and not job searching/
Instagram - NOPE/ Nevah
Snapchat - NOPE/Nevah

Twitter NOPE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 19, 2018, 08:44:46 PM
Completely ruined my Twitter feed. I don't even go back to watch my own wedding, why would I watch someone else's?

Finding news was more challenging today too.

Now if Elvis gets married, that would be a royal wedding I'd watch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on May 20, 2018, 08:17:54 AM
The only wedding worth watching.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7e/0a/70/7e0a703a7b42e31bfb6941182e3b4735.jpg)

Was it the match made in heaven or the match made in hell?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 20, 2018, 11:19:57 AM
Should get this guy for the beginning of games ...

https://www.youtube.com/v/cvk5RWK6dD0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on May 20, 2018, 11:27:23 AM
Should get this guy for the beginning of games ...

https://www.youtube.com/v/cvk5RWK6dD0

That would be so very kick arse. Darken the arena. Small elevated stage in the student section. Single white spot.  Epic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 20, 2018, 12:00:29 PM
ZFB and JayBee want in too...rotate it like the Cubs 7th inning stretch.

https://youtube.com/v/e4Ao-iNPPUc
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 20, 2018, 12:25:19 PM
Or they could try to play to the sweater vests....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 21, 2018, 10:26:52 AM
not sure this was a PC thing to tweet
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2018, 11:51:56 AM
not sure this was a PC thing to tweet

Yikes! That goes beyond "not PC", and straight to idiotic. Probably the guy's twisted attempt at humor....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 21, 2018, 12:03:26 PM
Yikes! That goes beyond "not PC", and straight to idiotic. Probably the guy's twisted attempt at humor....

Have you read the author's books or watched the TV show? Its a reference and quite a funny one at that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 21, 2018, 12:08:17 PM
Have you read the author's books or watched the TV show? Its a reference and quite a funny one at that.

It is important to consider the source.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Plaque Lives Matter! on May 21, 2018, 01:01:41 PM
It is important to consider the source.

Stop watching TV and finish the dang book George.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 21, 2018, 01:12:48 PM
Stop watching TV and finish the dang book George.
No need everyone dies
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 21, 2018, 01:55:48 PM
Yikes! That goes beyond "not PC", and straight to idiotic. Probably the guy's twisted attempt at humor....

You've clearly never attended a Dothraki wedding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 21, 2018, 02:27:33 PM
You've clearly never attended a Dothraki wedding.
Wasn't even the Dothraki, man, it was the Freys!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 21, 2018, 02:30:17 PM
Wasn't even the Dothraki, man, it was the Freys!

Yes...but a Dothraki wedding without at least three deaths is considered a dull affair.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2018, 04:44:31 PM
Have you read the author's books or watched the TV show? Its a reference and quite a funny one at that.

I had never heard of the guy, and had no idea it was a reference to a sci-fi thing. Not into sci-fi....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 21, 2018, 04:57:42 PM
I had never heard of the guy, and had no idea it was a reference to a sci-fi thing. Not into sci-fi....

Fantasy, not sci-fi.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 21, 2018, 05:03:29 PM
I had never heard of the guy, and had no idea it was a reference to a sci-fi thing. Not into sci-fi....

It's a Game of Thrones reference. George Martin is the author of the books.

BTW, I feel like I'm coming off like a dick...I'm really not trying to
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2018, 05:22:59 PM
It's a Game of Thrones reference. George Martin is the author of the books.

BTW, I feel like I'm coming off like a dick...I'm really not trying to

Heard of Game of Thrones, but never read it. Sorry.

I read the Harry Potter books to my daughters when they were young....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 21, 2018, 05:26:56 PM
Heard of Game of Thrones, but never read it. Sorry.

I read the Harry Potter books to my daughters when they were young....
Ah, well then, just imagine Harry Potter but with incest, torture, murder, and little to no magic and you've got the idea. :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2018, 07:18:48 PM
Ah, well then, just imagine Harry Potter but with incest, torture, murder, and little to no magic and you've got the idea. :)

Didn’t really like Harry Potter. Unfortunately, my daughters did.

Give me good dramas, comedies and a few documentaries....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 21, 2018, 07:45:37 PM
Wrenching on a rear lower control Arm.  Effing nut rusted on good.  Time for another round of heat.  May need to break out some Russian swear words. Pretty sure this car has never been sworn at in Russian.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2018, 07:59:19 PM
Wrenching on a rear lower control Arm.  Effing nut rusted on good.  Time for another round of heat.  May need to break out some Russian swear words. Pretty sure this car has never been sworn at in Russian.

Is it a Trabant or a Lada?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 21, 2018, 08:06:36 PM
No comprendo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 21, 2018, 09:54:48 PM
Ah, well then, just imagine Harry Potter but with incest, torture, murder, and little to no magic and you've got the idea. :)
Frozen zombies
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 22, 2018, 12:07:20 PM
Frozen zombies

Which reminds me:

What is everyone's go-to summer cocktail? Despite its low brow reputation, I keep returning to the frozen mudslide, which narrowly edges out the Herradura strawberry margarita.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on May 22, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Blueberry mojitos! With fresh mint from my garden. Gotta so someting with that annoying little self-propagater.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 22, 2018, 01:13:28 PM
A bourbon old fashioned cannot be limited by a season. I like Mom also enjoy a good mojito on a summer day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 22, 2018, 01:14:03 PM
Which reminds me:

What is everyone's go-to summer cocktail? Despite its low brow reputation, I keep returning to the frozen mudslide, which narrowly edges out the Herradura strawberry margarita.



Old school gin and tonic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: KampusFoods on May 22, 2018, 01:34:13 PM

Old school gin and tonic.

+1. Can't go wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 22, 2018, 01:45:34 PM
Blueberry mojitos! With fresh mint from my garden. Gotta so someting with that annoying little self-propagater.

My first lawn mowing job as a kid was at a house that had a big mint patch in the backyard. Once a month they'd just have me mow it down and I smelled like mint for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 22, 2018, 01:46:15 PM
+1. Can't go wrong.


Well it *can* go wrong.  And has.  Multiple times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: KampusFoods on May 22, 2018, 02:15:38 PM

Well it *can* go wrong.  And has.  Multiple times.

Oh yeah. In that sense. Yes times a million. Can get out of hand in a hurry. Tasty though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 22, 2018, 02:55:11 PM
16oz. Schaffer Light Tallboy.

Wait, I think I got this confused with the McCormick reminiscences thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 22, 2018, 03:11:00 PM
Arnold Palmer and tequila.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 22, 2018, 04:12:18 PM
Arby's summer soda lineup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 22, 2018, 04:17:10 PM
Arnold Palmer and tequila.

That's a John Daly, kin. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 22, 2018, 04:24:57 PM
That's a John Daly, kin.

I chuckled.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 22, 2018, 04:53:12 PM
That's a John Daly, kin. 

The Daly is vodka.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on May 22, 2018, 05:20:07 PM
The Daly is vodka.
chi chi Rodriguez?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 22, 2018, 08:52:16 PM
chi chi Rodriguez?
Naah, he doesn't drink alcohol.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on May 22, 2018, 09:04:41 PM
Naah, he doesn't drink alcohol.

The Lee Trevino may fit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 22, 2018, 09:19:08 PM
Can't just be a PTM drink, huh guys? Real nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 22, 2018, 09:21:10 PM
An ice cold Weihenstephaner weissbier!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 22, 2018, 09:26:16 PM
Right now.....bourbon on the rocks. Just got the AC repaired on kids car.  Wooohoooo

Love me some Ace Auto Parts. Save $500+ with the garage mechanic (me) and a refurbed compressor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on May 22, 2018, 10:52:37 PM
Mojitos, gin rickeys, beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 23, 2018, 12:01:56 AM
Right now.....bourbon on the rocks. Just got the AC repaired on kids car.  Wooohoooo

Love me some Ace Auto Parts. Save $500+ with the garage mechanic (me) and a refurbed compressor.

Bein’ handy can be handy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 23, 2018, 08:20:52 AM
Let this be a warning to all you Scoopers living in your parents' basement...

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/30-old-ordered-vacate-parents-home-claims-harassed-093004235--abc-news-topstories.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 23, 2018, 08:33:12 AM
Let this be a warning to all you Scoopers living in your parents' basement...

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/30-old-ordered-vacate-parents-home-claims-harassed-093004235--abc-news-topstories.html

Damn millenials, clearly this is a reflection of everyone born after 1985
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 23, 2018, 09:06:38 AM
Know Playboy, hey?
A trip down memory lane.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 23, 2018, 09:21:14 AM
Damn millenials, clearly this is a reflection of everyone born after 1985

Lighten up, Bags. t's a funny story about a millennial in his parent's basement not an indictment of a generation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 23, 2018, 09:25:56 AM
Lighten up, Bags. t's a funny story about a millennial in his parent's basement not an indictment of a generation.

I thought teal was not necessary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on May 23, 2018, 09:46:20 AM
Let this be a warning to all you Scoopers living in your parents' basement...

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/30-old-ordered-vacate-parents-home-claims-harassed-093004235--abc-news-topstories.html

Thankfully, my kid took the money and actually moved...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 23, 2018, 11:21:58 AM
I thought teal was not necessary.

Sorry, My bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 23, 2018, 12:15:07 PM
Thankfully, my kid took the money and actually moved...

I have heard of parents who have actually sold their house and moved to a one-bedroom condo as a last-ditch way to get rid of their freeloading kids.

I am not sure why this escalated to the state Supreme Court.  He doesn't have any more rights than any other person without a lease.  Just give the kid a 30-day written notice and start eviction procedures after that. If he ignores it, the sheriff escorts him out and puts his crap on the front lawn.  After the scavengers get the good stuff, you call 1-800-got-junk to pick up the rest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 23, 2018, 12:39:27 PM
Damn! Looks like I might have to move out....

Who the hell is going to wash my underwear?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on May 23, 2018, 12:47:35 PM
I have heard of parents who have actually sold their house and moved to a one-bedroom condo as a last-ditch way to get rid of their freeloading kids.

I am not sure why this escalated to the state Supreme Court.  He doesn't have any more rights than any other person without a lease.  Just give the kid a 30-day written notice and start eviction procedures after that. If he ignores it, the sheriff escorts him out and puts his crap on the front lawn.  After the scavengers get the good stuff, you call 1-800-got-junk to pick up the rest.

I just don't understand how it could ever get to that point.  But then again, 2 nights over the same roof as my parents and I'd be going insane.  So maybe I am in a bad example.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on May 23, 2018, 02:31:53 PM

I am not sure why this escalated to the state Supreme Court.  He doesn't have any more rights than any other person without a lease.  .

Another article I read mentioned something in NY law where if the evicted party is a family member that it had to follow this process.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 23, 2018, 03:24:55 PM
I just don't understand how it could ever get to that point.  But then again, 2 nights over the same roof as my parents and I'd be going insane.  So maybe I am in a bad example.

I am sure it's people who have been wussing out on being tough with their kids their entire lives.  You sell the house, the situation is out of your hands at that point.  Much easier than telling the kid they need to get the eff out of the basement because you're sick of him leeching off of you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 23, 2018, 05:28:35 PM
I am sure it's people who have been wussing out on being tough with their kids their entire lives.  You sell the house, the situation is out of your hands at that point.  Much easier than telling the kid they need to get the eff out of the basement because you're sick of him leeching off of you.

Part of the issue is how you push independence in your children. We want our's to be independent, thoughtful and caring people living on their own and making sound decisions.

A child, or young adult, can't be independent, particularly thoughtful and caring if they're in a basement playing the latest version of Wackoworld. Our's know they can come home during the summer and for a short time after graduation. But they will work or be looking for work. Or else....

The best thing my Dad ever did for me was during my senior year at Marquette, he showed up in town, took me to dinner and made it clear that when I was graduated from Marquette, I wasn't coming home. I told him I'd rather die than come home -- I wanted to start my life. He grinned awfully hard on that one!

I lived in a roach infested, mouse-approved apartment for a year after graduation. The roof leaked (so bad that one night as the snow melted, the water running off the roof burned through the ceiling and dripped onto my face as I slept) and the Rottweilers next door serenaded me to sleep each night. It was a rough neighborhood but somebody had to live there!

Few of today's snowflakes want to do that. And even fewer of today's parents want to say goodbye to their children and cause them to live in communion with vermin. But it builds character and makes them appreciate what they have even more when they earn it!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 23, 2018, 05:32:07 PM
I am sure it's people who have been wussing out on being tough with their kids their entire lives.  You sell the house, the situation is out of your hands at that point.  Much easier than telling the kid they need to get the eff out of the basement because you're sick of him leeching off of you.

Yep, and it often doesn't end well. Happened with my dad and brother, and didn't end until my dad had to go into assisted living. My dad was never good with rules or consequences. I got "lucky" and somehow found my way on my own.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 23, 2018, 05:40:53 PM
Few of today's snowflakes want to do that. And even fewer of today's parents want to say goodbye to their children and cause them to live in communion with vermin. But it builds character and makes them appreciate what they have even more when they earn it!

Yeah damn millenials and gen Z they're a bunch of wimpy snowflakes that just play video games nonstop! None of them have had a single character building experience ever!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 23, 2018, 05:49:41 PM
Few of today's snowflakes want to do that.

Huh, I know dozens of "today's snowflakes" that lived in crappy apartments after college. I can only think of four who moved back in with their families. I must keep very rare company!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 23, 2018, 06:04:47 PM
Huh, I know dozens of "today's snowflakes" that lived in crappy apartments after college. I can only think of four who moved back in with their families. I must keep very rare company!

Brother TAMU, you very well must. Might be that pioneer spirit down in Aggieland.

I may have overreached a bit in criticizing Milleninials. But only a little. And I have to admit, I never missed a chance to fuss about my circumstances way back when during the time when I paid rent and the roaches freerided.

I can only imagine what the parents of we Boomers said about us!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on May 23, 2018, 10:02:25 PM
Man, I couldn't imagine living with my parents until 30. I moved out a week after I graduated high school and never looked back.

These two lines killed me.

"his parents were demanding he get a full-time job, health insurance and sessions with a therapist, but he said he "didn't need any of those things."

"... let me hang here a bit longer and use their hot water and electricity."

 How hard is it to  just not be a leech? Was fighting this really worth the negative notoriety?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on May 23, 2018, 10:48:28 PM
Let this be a warning to all you Scoopers living in your parents' basement...

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/30-old-ordered-vacate-parents-home-claims-harassed-093004235--abc-news-topstories.html

There is a kid (probably mid 20's) that spends $500 a week on lottery tickets at the gas station I frequent.

When asked why he buys so many, his reply was that he needs to win the lottery so that he can move out of his parents house. 

Apparently, saving the $500 a week, or using it for rent never crossed his mind.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 24, 2018, 07:10:35 AM
Saw this loser on a couple of news shows yesterday, and if he wants to help his case, he needs to stop talking. The more he tries to defend his position, the more more he comes off as an entitled douche nozzle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 24, 2018, 08:21:56 AM
Saw this loser on a couple of news shows yesterday, and if he wants to help his case, he needs to stop talking. The more he tries to defend his position, the more more he comes off as an entitled douche nozzle.

Wonder if he Tweets a lot too....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on May 24, 2018, 08:27:18 AM
Generalizations of Millennials are often exaggerated.  Similar to the living in mom and dads basement trope to describe "snowflakes" was the idea that no millennial wanted to drive.  In that case, drivers licenses for 16-18 year olds went down something like 4 or 5%, but somehow a majority label was placed on these kids.   (this is admittedly growing more common yet in the igen, but still not a majority)

This is the same for the idea that many live in their parents basements and don't want to work.  For example, the labor force participation rate for cohorts just outside of college age have only gone down 2-3% since 2000.  Remember this is also the group that got hit the hardest during the recession.

Sure, this guy is a total freeloader and has no realistic perspective on what it means to be an adult with adult responsibility.  However, this by no means that he somehow represents the majority of Millennials. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 24, 2018, 08:51:45 AM
Generalizations of Millennials are often exaggerated.  Similar to the living in mom and dads basement trope to describe "snowflakes" was the idea that no millennial wanted to drive.  In that case, drivers licenses for 16-18 year olds went down something like 4 or 5%, but somehow a majority label was placed on these kids.   (this is admittedly growing more common yet in the igen, but still not a majority)

This is the same for the idea that many live in their parents basements and don't want to work.  For example, the labor force participation rate for cohorts just outside of college age have only gone down 2-3% since 2000.  Remember this is also the group that got hit the hardest during the recession.

Sure, this guy is a total freeloader and has no realistic perspective on what it means to be an adult with adult responsibility.  However, this by no means that he somehow represents the majority of Millennials.

Ridiculing them is so fun, though!

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ujGqxXrQAI/WTtrPocdSxI/AAAAAAAADS4/8c4MqKwLVyM7zA4cp8zTtPkVh33hQ6SNwCLcB/s1600/pajama_boy_2_smaller.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 24, 2018, 09:22:43 AM
Saw this loser on a couple of news shows yesterday, and if he wants to help his case, he needs to stop talking. The more he tries to defend his position, the more more he comes off as an entitled douche nozzle.

Not that he had any to start with, but his long term dating prospects are taking a hit.  That said, like convicts in jail, maybe he will get a sugar momma out of this?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 24, 2018, 09:27:00 AM
Let's not ruin this with generational generalizations.

Orange Cream shakes are back in season at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on May 24, 2018, 10:01:57 AM
Not that he had any to start with, but his long term dating prospects are taking a hit.  That said, like convicts in jail, maybe he will get a sugar momma out of this?

He's not hot enough for the step you take in between, which is male model.


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on May 24, 2018, 10:08:09 AM
Let's not ruin this with generational generalizations.

Orange Cream shakes are back in season at Arby's.

At every Arby's, or is that just a generalization?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 24, 2018, 10:23:29 AM
At every Arby's, or is that just a generalization?

For a limited time only.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 24, 2018, 11:15:49 AM
Arby's Sauce art is better than the real thing

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfgate.com/sports/amp/brandi-chastain-sports-hall-fame-plaque-bad-arbys-12938017.php?source=images
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 24, 2018, 12:14:03 PM
Arby's Sauce art is better than the real thing

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfgate.com/sports/amp/brandi-chastain-sports-hall-fame-plaque-bad-arbys-12938017.php?source=images
The original plaque, she sorta looks like Babe Ruth
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 24, 2018, 12:15:20 PM
For a limited time only.

There was a Persian rug store that had a going out of business sale for a "limited time only" when I moved to Nashville to start law school. Three years later, the sale was still going on. Limited time in a geological sense, perhaps....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 24, 2018, 12:54:50 PM
There was a Persian rug store that had a going out of business sale for a "limited time only" when I moved to Nashville to start law school. Three years later, the sale was still going on. Limited time in a geological sense, perhaps....

As an ex-Nashvillian, things just move more slowly down there!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 24, 2018, 01:44:18 PM
There was a Persian rug store that had a going out of business sale for a "limited time only" when I moved to Nashville to start law school. Three years later, the sale was still going on. Limited time in a geological sense, perhaps....

Do you think that there was like 2 or 3 rugs left that they were still trying to move after three years?

"If only I could move these rugs I could retire!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 24, 2018, 01:59:21 PM
Do you think that there was like 2 or 3 rugs left that they were still trying to move after three years?

"If only I could move these rugs I could retire!"

On a related note, I want to know why the purchasing manager at The Dump hasn't been fired yet.

Every single  week they run commercials that say, "Oh No!  We bought way too many [mattresses, sofas, dining room sets] and now were are going to have to take a huge loss by selling them for ten cents on the dollar!"

How does that place stay in business?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 24, 2018, 03:01:45 PM
Well, this sucks:  https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys

"All good things come to an end.  Eat Arby's."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 24, 2018, 03:54:09 PM
On a related note, I want to know why the purchasing manager at The Dump hasn't been fired yet.

Every single  week they run commercials that say, "Oh No!  We bought way too many [mattresses, sofas, dining room sets] and now were are going to have to take a huge loss by selling them for ten cents on the dollar!"

How does that place stay in business?

Ha!

I enjoyed this week's "The newest Dump location will not open on Friday! All the inventory must go! 50 to 80% before negotiation all because the newest Dump location is not ready!"

They were celebrating their failure to open in time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 24, 2018, 04:19:50 PM
Well, this sucks:  https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys

"All good things come to an end.  Eat Arby's."

Hacked. Arby's on the case.

Quote
Asked if the hacking has made him more paranoid about using social media, Kelly replied, "That’s kind of like asking if getting too high has made you paranoid about using drugs. I knew it was a bad idea when I got into it."

https://www.prweek.com/article/1465872/arbys-steps-save-its-nemesis-hacked-nihilist-arbys-account
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 24, 2018, 04:25:22 PM
That news makes me so hangry (happy + hungry) I know where we should all eat tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 24, 2018, 04:35:33 PM
That news makes me so hangry (happy + hungry) I know where we should all eat tonight.

Where you eat tonight is of no consequence to the worms that will be feasting on your bones 100 years hence.
So, yes, eat Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on May 24, 2018, 04:39:46 PM
Generalizations of Millennials are often exaggerated.  Similar to the living in mom and dads basement trope to describe "snowflakes" was the idea that no millennial wanted to drive.  In that case, drivers licenses for 16-18 year olds went down something like 4 or 5%, but somehow a majority label was placed on these kids.   (this is admittedly growing more common yet in the igen, but still not a majority)

I know of at least 2 kids in my daughter's class (16-17 y.o. HS juniors) who still haven't gotten their driver's license yet, months after their 16th birthday.  "Back when I was a kid", I would have been shocked if I knew someone who waited more than a week after their 16th birthday to get their license.

Full disclosure, for one of the kids, his parents said he has to pay for his insurance, so he didn't see a reason to get his license until he got a summer job.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 24, 2018, 04:52:51 PM
Where you eat tonight is of no consequence to the worms that will be feasting on your bones 100 years hence.
So, yes, eat Arby's.


Brav-unnatural carnal knowledgeing-o!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 24, 2018, 05:09:06 PM
I know of at least 2 kids in my daughter's class (16-17 y.o. HS juniors) who still haven't gotten their driver's license yet, months after their 16th birthday.  "Back when I was a kid", I would have been shocked if I knew someone who waited more than a week after their 16th birthday to get their license.

Full disclosure, for one of the kids, his parents said he has to pay for his insurance, so he didn't see a reason to get his license until he got a summer job.

I was standing at the door of the DMV at 8am on my sixteenth birthday. It never occurred to me not to...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 25, 2018, 08:21:19 AM
As you run out the timeclock before the long weekend .. this will take up your afternoon:

http://www.vulture.com/2016/01/100-jokes-shaped-modern-comedy-c-v-r.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 25, 2018, 08:36:00 AM
I know of at least 2 kids in my daughter's class (16-17 y.o. HS juniors) who still haven't gotten their driver's license yet, months after their 16th birthday.  "Back when I was a kid", I would have been shocked if I knew someone who waited more than a week after their 16th birthday to get their license.

Full disclosure, for one of the kids, his parents said he has to pay for his insurance, so he didn't see a reason to get his license until he got a summer job.

Back in the 70's I had to wait 7 months past my 16th because Driver's Ed was only taught in summer school if one didn't attend a public HS or pay for the Sears Easy Method. We lived in the burbs so I had to bike everywhere until I got my license.

But I did move out of my parent's house ASAP after finishing with school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 25, 2018, 08:42:05 AM
I know of at least 2 kids in my daughter's class (16-17 y.o. HS juniors) who still haven't gotten their driver's license yet, months after their 16th birthday.  "Back when I was a kid", I would have been shocked if I knew someone who waited more than a week after their 16th birthday to get their license.

Full disclosure, for one of the kids, his parents said he has to pay for his insurance, so he didn't see a reason to get his license until he got a summer job.


My wife didn't get her license until she was 18.  She lived in the city and walked just a few blocks to high school and to her job.  And her five person family had only two cars.

She wasn't alone either.  Not as uncommon as you think.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 25, 2018, 08:46:35 AM

My wife didn't get her license until she was 18.  She lived in the city and walked just a few blocks to high school and to her job.  And her five person family had only two cars.

She wasn't alone either.  Not as uncommon as you think.

Yeah - I think in the city vs in the 'burbs is a big differentiator. I was in the 'burbs, and everyone I knew got a license soon after they turned 16.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on May 25, 2018, 08:52:30 AM
One of my friends who’s 30 still doesn’t have his license. He’s a total weirdo and knows it but we still give him sh!t. He either bikes or Uber’s everywhere
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 25, 2018, 10:01:22 AM
My mother-in-law is in her early 80s and still doesn’t have her license.

My father-in-law is in his late 80s and still has his.  :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 25, 2018, 11:49:10 AM
One of my friends who’s 30 still doesn’t have his license. He’s a total weirdo and knows it but we still give him sh!t. He either bikes or Uber’s everywhere
Let me guess, he just got evicted from his paretns' house
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 25, 2018, 02:15:59 PM
Tastes like America.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeDjW-jV0AAgnN9.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 25, 2018, 02:28:53 PM
Back in the 70's I had to wait 7 months past my 16th because Driver's Ed was only taught in summer school if one didn't attend a public HS or pay for the Sears Easy Method. We lived in the burbs so I had to bike everywhere until I got my license.

But I did move out of my parent's house ASAP after finishing with school.

I grew up in Tennessee. There was no driver's ed.

If you ever drove down Interstate 65 in Nashville, you would see the implication of no drivers ed.

I had mine as soon as I could con my Mom into taking me to the Tennessee State Police Station on Murfreesboro Road to get tested.

Had the hottest state trooper in all Tennessee for an examiner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on May 25, 2018, 02:40:46 PM
Let me guess, he just got evicted from his paretns' house

Actually, yeah pretty much
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 25, 2018, 04:27:35 PM
Beach trip tomorrow!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 25, 2018, 08:52:57 PM
Up North tonight. Kinda special, erh, de?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 26, 2018, 06:49:20 AM

Had the hottest state trooper in all Tennessee for an examiner.

She had all her front teeth?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 26, 2018, 09:00:19 AM
She had all her front teeth?
None that's what made her so hot, hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 26, 2018, 09:32:28 AM
My office forthe day
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 26, 2018, 12:10:09 PM
My office forthe day

Life’s a beach, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 26, 2018, 12:22:20 PM
Life’s a beach, aina?
Beverage of choice
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 26, 2018, 01:41:02 PM
She had all her front teeth?

Scoop Brothers -- you keep thinking like that and you're liable to get your backsides kicked from one end of Broadway to the other!

Right Sister Chick?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 26, 2018, 01:48:39 PM
Scoop Brothers -- you keep thinking like that and you're liable to get your backsides kicked from one end of Broadway to the other!

Right Sister Chick?

That's right.

And are you seriously putting forth the argument that Midwestern girls are hotter than Southern girls? Let me refer you to my ophthalmologist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 26, 2018, 02:06:49 PM
That's right.

And are you seriously putting forth the argument that Midwestern girls are hotter than Southern girls? Let me refer you to my ophthalmologist.

I don't know if they're hotter, but I've heard they really make you feel alright.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 26, 2018, 02:22:12 PM
I don't know if they're hotter, but I've heard they really make you feel alright.

Only the farmer’s daughters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 26, 2018, 02:42:50 PM
That's right.

And are you seriously putting forth the argument that Midwestern girls are hotter than Southern girls? Let me refer you to my ophthalmologist.

I am already blind thanks, but please tell me 4ever is not your dentist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 26, 2018, 04:01:39 PM
I am already blind thanks, but please tell me 4ever is not your dentist.

As a matter of fact, yes, and Dr. George Tyndall from USC is my OB-GYN.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 26, 2018, 09:02:36 PM
As a matter of fact, yes, and Dr. George Tyndall from USC is my OB-GYN.

OK, so there are probably a ton of clever responses here, but I'll show some restraint....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 28, 2018, 07:11:34 AM
Had a dream last night that included eating a Beef and Cheddar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 28, 2018, 07:29:27 AM
I know of at least 2 kids in my daughter's class (16-17 y.o. HS juniors) who still haven't gotten their driver's license yet, months after their 16th birthday.  "Back when I was a kid", I would have been shocked if I knew someone who waited more than a week after their 16th birthday to get their license.

Full disclosure, for one of the kids, his parents said he has to pay for his insurance, so he didn't see a reason to get his license until he got a summer job.


Article about why kids aren't getting their licenses at the age of 16 and the decline in "car culture" among the young.

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/05/teen-car-culture/561290/?utm_source=atlfb
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 28, 2018, 12:36:09 PM

Article about why kids aren't getting their licenses at the age of 16 and the decline in "car culture" among the young.

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/05/teen-car-culture/561290/?utm_source=atlfb

Interesting article, with lots of good observations. I'd also add that even young people who do have licenses are using them less, instead opting to get around by using Uber, Lyft or public transport.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 28, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Interesting article, with lots of good observations. I'd also add that even young people who do have licenses are using them less, instead opting to get around by using Uber, Lyft or public transport.

And in 5-10 years, it will be a botmobile
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 28, 2018, 05:18:45 PM
It’s toasty out there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 28, 2018, 08:39:10 PM
It’s toasty out there.
Great choice of music
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 28, 2018, 09:56:02 PM
Great choice of music

+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 30, 2018, 08:06:45 PM
So am I the last to know this?

Arby = RB

and

RB = Roast Beef
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 30, 2018, 08:16:36 PM
So am I the last to know this?

Arby = RB

and

RB = Roast Beef

"BRB RB's RB" used to be my AOL Instant Messenger away message.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on May 30, 2018, 08:18:24 PM
So am I the last to know this?

Arby = RB

and

RB = Roast Beef
at worst you are the second to the last to know that.  Though i'm 51% i should be proud i'm close to the last to know this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 30, 2018, 09:07:07 PM
at worst you are the second to the last to know that.  Though i'm 51% i should be proud i'm close to the last to know this.

Now he's no worse than third to last, and you're no worse than second to last.

And I'm seriously proud...unless I find out someone learned after me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 30, 2018, 11:03:18 PM
So am I the last to know this?

Arby = RB

and

RB = Roast Beef

America's
Roast
Beef
Yes
Sir
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 30, 2018, 11:16:40 PM
So am I the last to know this?

Arby = RB

and

RB = Roast Beef

I saw the CS retweet before you, so yes you are the last.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 31, 2018, 12:46:05 AM
I saw the CS retweet before you, so yes you are the last.

Nope. I was on a plane so just seeing this now. I'll take that new last crown.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on May 31, 2018, 04:59:41 AM
It took me a year to figure out Chick fil a was pronounced Chick Fillet.
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2018, 12:20:57 PM
Nope. I was on a plane so just seeing this now. I'll take that new last crown.

Damn. Down to no better than second last....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on May 31, 2018, 12:29:29 PM
Damn. Down to no better than second last....

I can now claim I’m the last.

That’s like the Twitter post of people finally figuring out the “M” and “B” are in the Brewers ball and glove logo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2018, 12:44:32 PM
I can now claim I’m the last.

That’s like the Twitter post of people finally figuring out the “M” and “B” are in the Brewers ball and glove logo.

I have always seen the Brewers one. But the supposed "M" on the Montreal Expos' caps? It really says elb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on May 31, 2018, 01:16:56 PM
I have always seen the Brewers one. But the supposed "M" on the Montreal Expos' caps? It really says elb.

I think thats French for “Montreal.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 31, 2018, 03:06:38 PM
I think thats French for “Montreal.”

elb is French for Montreal?  Riiiight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2018, 04:06:40 PM
elb is French for Montreal?  Riiiight.

I assumed he was using implied teal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2018, 04:59:25 PM
So how many of y'all are celebrating National Donut Day tomorrow?

If I had my druthers, I'd visit Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY, Harold's in Columbia, MO or The Baker's Wife in Minneapolis. But I am where I am, so I will probably head to the Gingerbread Bakery. Decent, and at least a locally-owned place.

Plans? Favorites?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 31, 2018, 05:38:18 PM
So how many of y'all are celebrating National Donut Day tomorrow?

If I had my druthers, I'd visit Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY, Harold's in Columbia, MO or The Baker's Wife in Minneapolis. But I am where I am, so I will probably head to the Gingerbread Bakery. Decent, and at least a locally-owned place.

Plans? Favorites?

Mike's Chicken and Donuts in Kenosha
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 02, 2018, 08:41:29 AM
Eye'll take a pass, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 02, 2018, 09:07:46 AM
Eye'll take a pass, hey?

Spudnuts, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 02, 2018, 09:52:36 AM
How are you recognizing the plight of sex workers around the world, today?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Whores%27_Day

This reminds me .. it's 1989 and I live at West Hall dorm on 26th and Wisconsin.  Outside the dorm is what we called "Prosto Corner" as there was usually a lady of the evening working the street.  (Near the Golden Chicken restaurant.)

But there was seasonality to it .. the corner was generally empty in the winter months.  One February day, we're eating Saga and look outside to see a nice young gal on the corner.   It was cold, and this was unusual.

Sure enough, 10 minutes goes by and a dude pulls up, talking, talking, talking, then ZOOOOOOM, 3 cop cars surround him, they take him away, drive off with his car, and the police-decoy gal is back on the corner with the scene reset within 60 seconds.  Boom.

We joked about going to talk to her .. "Nice bust, officer."   Two of my friends did go talk to her, thanking her, etc.  She said "the show will go on for a few hours."   They looked back to the dorm and saw a face in every window.

It was fascinating to watch this show.   No car ever stopped right away, it'd circle.  We started taking bets .. "here comes blue Chevvy again .. will he stop this time?"

They caught 4 more Johns that night.

In retrospect, it was .. icky that we lived in a place that guys were circling our home 24/7 looking for action, even "out of season."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 02, 2018, 02:35:36 PM
There is icky everywhere.     There was a murder across from Mashuda in front of the floral shop one summer.    The summer before my senior year, a girl who lived on the first floor of the house I lived in my senior year was sexually assaulted by someone who came in through the window on a hot night.    My senior year, I was saying good night outside Mashuda to the girl I was dating.    I heard a commotion and went down to the entrance to the parking ramp and found a couple being mugged.    I yelled and ran up, which was enough to spook them.    I saw a gun as they took off.    I am glad they didn't shoot.   
    And never forget about Dahmer.   Senior year, I did my laundry 3 blocks from his apartment.   Glad I wasn't a sex worker.    But, IMO, that was part of the Marquette experience that I treasure.    Walking by the homeless on your way to class, reminding you just how lucky you are.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 02, 2018, 03:36:45 PM
Murder at the YMCA lobby part of it was MU dorm now Starz. I had friends who lived within 2 blocks Dahmer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 02, 2018, 03:43:13 PM
Dahmer didn't murder anyone with a Marquette connection.

Having said that, "I lived down the street from Jeffrey Dahmer" has been a go-to for me when playing "two truths and a lie".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 02, 2018, 06:22:21 PM
Then there was this student who murdered his mom (off-campus) in 1989.

http://journaltimes.com/news/national/girlfriend-testifies-in-goetsch-murder-trial/article_337f758d-aed1-507c-9ab6-8964bdd9cae3.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 02, 2018, 08:08:10 PM
Then there was this student who murdered his mom (off-campus) in 1989.

http://journaltimes.com/news/national/girlfriend-testifies-in-goetsch-murder-trial/article_337f758d-aed1-507c-9ab6-8964bdd9cae3.html



I have zero recollection of that. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 03, 2018, 11:00:51 AM
Arby's mention by Deadpool in DO2. Who of you is Ryan Reynolds??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 11:33:23 AM
Arby's mention by Deadpool in DO2. Who of you is Ryan Reynolds??

Ugh, fine.  It's me.

(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1xJk.LVXXXXc4XXXXq6xXFXXXC/Lady-Deadpool-Costume-Black-and-Red-Spandex-Bodysuit-with-Ponytail-Hole-halloween-costumes-for-women-female.jpg_640x640.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on June 03, 2018, 11:52:21 AM
Then there was this student who murdered his mom (off-campus) in 1989.

http://journaltimes.com/news/national/girlfriend-testifies-in-goetsch-murder-trial/article_337f758d-aed1-507c-9ab6-8964bdd9cae3.html
Lived in mccormick with him
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on June 03, 2018, 11:55:29 AM
So how many of y'all are celebrating National Donut Day tomorrow?

If I had my druthers, I'd visit Red's Donuts in Paducah, KY, Harold's in Columbia, MO or The Baker's Wife in Minneapolis. But I am where I am, so I will probably head to the Gingerbread Bakery. Decent, and at least a locally-owned place.

Plans? Favorites?

“Donuts n coffee” little donut joint run entirely by a lil asian gal in Maumee, oh.  My morning stop during the annual walleye run.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 12:16:06 PM
“Donuts n coffee” little donut joint run entirely by a lil asian gal in Maumee, oh.  My morning stop during the annual walleye run.

What does her race have to do with anything?  Are Asians known for their superior donut-making?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on June 03, 2018, 12:18:59 PM
Relax snowflake
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2018, 12:20:42 PM
What does her race have to do with anything?  Are Asians known for their superior donut-making?

Dunno about donuts specifically, but there is an outstanding Chinese bakery in Honolulu's Chinatown.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 12:30:18 PM
Relax snowflake

I am quite relaxed.  I just got back from a very nice vacation where I had my food prepared by folks of many different cultural backgrounds, but it would never occur to me to point them out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on June 03, 2018, 01:38:17 PM
I am quite relaxed.  I just got back from a very nice vacation where I had my food prepared by folks of many different cultural backgrounds, but it would never occur to me to point them out.
Although you noticed and then just did.  If u want to make things racial then feel free to. Me sayin the gal was Asian was neither negative or positive simply an observation.  Seems the PC police and those throwing out racial accusations are usually the worst offenders of them all.  Pretty sad you went there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 02:19:53 PM
Although you noticed and then just did.  If u want to make things racial then feel free to. Me sayin the gal was Asian was neither negative or positive simply an observation.  Seems the PC police and those throwing out racial accusations are usually the worst offenders of them all.  Pretty sad you went there.

Fine. I will drop it, but let me ask you one last question: If the proprietor had been African American, would you have called her a "lil black gal"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 03, 2018, 02:54:10 PM
OTOH, if your ethnicity was predisposed to making great donuts, that'd be a bonus.

There should be a whole immigration program to fast track their applications.

Also, if you could shave roast beef really well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 03, 2018, 03:07:32 PM
OTOH, if your ethnicity was predisposed to making great donuts, that'd be a bonus.

There should be a whole immigration program to fast track their applications.

Also, if you could shave roast beef really well.

Fogo de Chao, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on June 03, 2018, 03:11:04 PM
OTOH, if your ethnicity was predisposed to making great donuts, that'd be a bonus.

There should be a whole immigration program to fast track their applications.

Also, if you could shave roast beef really well.

So brazilians shave beef and other things extremely well?  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 04:07:15 PM
OTOH, if your ethnicity was predisposed to making great donuts, that'd be a bonus.

There should be a whole immigration program to fast track their applications.

Also, if you could shave roast beef really well.

Agreed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2018, 06:04:00 PM
OTOH, if your ethnicity was predisposed to making great donuts, that'd be a bonus.

There should be a whole immigration program to fast track their applications.

Also, if you could shave roast beef really well.

And pull a really great shot of espresso.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 03, 2018, 06:18:52 PM
Fine. I will drop it, but let me ask you one last question: If the proprietor had been African American, would you have called her a "lil black gal"?

If you walked into a mexican restaurant and the employees were 100% asian, would you not take note?

(and then scold yourself for taking note).

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2018, 06:25:36 PM
If I walk into a brewpub and the brewmaster doesn’t have a beer gut, I’m walking out....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 03, 2018, 07:06:11 PM
If you walked into a mexican restaurant and the employees were 100% asian, would you not take note?

(and then scold yourself for taking note).

JB, chick's got a nice recruiting pic for ya.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 07:58:50 PM
JB, chick's got a nice recruiting pic for ya.   ;D

Unfortunately, it did not come out.

Too bad.  At a wildlife conservation area we visited there was a Grizzly named "JB" there and a nearby sign boasted about his 39-inch neck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 03, 2018, 08:00:49 PM
Unfortunately, it did not come out.

Too bad.  At a wildlife conservation area we visited there was a Grizzly named "JB" there and a nearby sign boasted about his 39-inch neck.

Lincoln Park Zoo?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 08:01:38 PM
Lincoln Park Zoo?

Up in Alaska.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 03, 2018, 08:10:10 PM
Up in Alaska.

Sounds like a cool trip. On the bucket list.  Catch any fish?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 08:12:40 PM
Sounds like a cool trip. On the bucket list.  Catch any fish?

Nope.  We looked at Glaciers and did some river rafting.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34266627_1671730879530852_1865899351486758912_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=12bd84f96774234b9319940cae859f92&oe=5BB7E286)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 03, 2018, 08:16:55 PM
Nope.  We looked at Glaciers and did some river rafting.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34266627_1671730879530852_1865899351486758912_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=12bd84f96774234b9319940cae859f92&oe=5BB7E286)

Glaciers = big ice cubes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 08:18:17 PM
Glaciers = big ice cubes

You are so wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 03, 2018, 08:53:15 PM
Unfortunately, it did not come out.

Too bad.  At a wildlife conservation area we visited there was a Grizzly named "JB" there and a nearby sign boasted about his 39-inch neck.

Too bad.  It was freakin' hilarious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 03, 2018, 09:07:59 PM
Didn't no Southwest flu ta Alaska, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 03, 2018, 09:11:18 PM
Up in Alaska.




Did ya shout out ta #31, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 03, 2018, 09:28:42 PM
Fogo de Chao, hey?
Overrated & overpriced
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 03, 2018, 09:56:36 PM
Overrated & overpriced

I had a boss who loved Brazilian-style steakhouses.

I just didn't understand the enjoyment of seeing how many huge slabs of meat you could eat in one sitting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2018, 10:47:49 PM
I had a boss who loved Brazilian-style steakhouses.

I just didn't understand the enjoyment of seeing how many huge slabs of meat you could eat in one sitting.

Yeah, I like meat and all, but those places seem like overkill.

In this thread, I feel like I should duck after saying that....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 03, 2018, 10:52:58 PM
Yeah, I like meat and all, but those places seem like overkill.

In this thread, I feel like I should duck after saying that....

Duck is meat!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on June 04, 2018, 12:09:38 PM
Yeah, I like meat and all, but those places seem like overkill.

In this thread, I feel like I should duck after saying that....

I loved going to churrascarias when work took me to Brazil.  There is a great one in NYC called Plataforma.   

Anyway, Argentine grilled steak is better than the Brazilians.  My Argentine father-in-law doesn't each much beef anymore as he is getting older, but he made  some of the best grilled steak I have ever eaten. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 04, 2018, 01:11:52 PM
I loved going to churrascarias when work took me to Brazil.  There is a great one in NYC called Plataforma.   

Anyway, Argentine grilled steak is better than the Brazilians.  My Argentine father-in-law doesn't each much beef anymore as he is getting older, but he made  some of the best grilled steak I have ever eaten.

My daughter studied in Buenos Aires for a summer, and said the steak there was easily the best she has ever eaten.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on June 04, 2018, 01:44:14 PM

I just didn't understand the enjoyment of seeing how many huge slabs of meat you could eat in one sitting.


OMG guys!!!  I think I just figured out Warriorchick might not be a guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 04, 2018, 02:19:53 PM
How are you recognizing the plight of sex workers around the world, today?

This is still one of my favorites...
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/190494/80462068.jpg)

http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/190494/80462068.jpg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 04, 2018, 03:07:17 PM
The young child of one of my co-workers made a "do not dasturb" sign for mommy, but he had a little trouble with mixing up lower case "b" and "d" so the sign she had up at her desk for many months said:

Do not basturd
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 04, 2018, 03:33:02 PM
I got a million of 'em.  They pop up in my Facebook feed all the time.

(https://imgix.ranker.com/user_node_img/50060/1001192439/original/k-photo-u1?w=650&q=50&fm=jpg&fit=crop&crop=faces)

(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/db/a8/2c/dba82cffe76a50b79b522a01b740cf13--funny-kids-too-funny.jpg)

I think my own kid wrote this next one:

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/12/69/49/126949604384426903cabef2bf5f8e23.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 05, 2018, 05:36:08 PM
My oldest daughter was early with her language skills. When she was about 18 months and starting to string simple sentences together, I was driving along with her back in the carseat.
A car cut us off so I had to slam on my brakes, and I heard this tiny voice from the backseat yell "son of a bitch!"

I have no idea where she would have learned such language.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 05, 2018, 09:33:09 PM
(https://i.redditmedia.com/KdLjqZR7icWN3_DHyjHROjvXJ5s-Ou9goP00mUxMzsY.jpg?w=960&s=4719336b54ff0dcb8d68a30ac6b9be0b)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 06, 2018, 08:23:08 AM
(https://i.redditmedia.com/KdLjqZR7icWN3_DHyjHROjvXJ5s-Ou9goP00mUxMzsY.jpg?w=960&s=4719336b54ff0dcb8d68a30ac6b9be0b)


The sequel is never as good as the original.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 06, 2018, 10:31:43 AM

The sequel is never as good as the original.

Yeah, but there were so many unanswered questions from the first one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 06, 2018, 10:39:53 AM
Yeah, but there were so many unanswered questions from the first one.

Spoiler alert:  Despite the accusations, it was not the dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 06, 2018, 10:54:18 AM
(https://i.redditmedia.com/KdLjqZR7icWN3_DHyjHROjvXJ5s-Ou9goP00mUxMzsY.jpg?w=960&s=4719336b54ff0dcb8d68a30ac6b9be0b)

I'm waiting for the prequel:  "Chalupa!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 06, 2018, 11:22:53 AM
(https://i.redditmedia.com/KdLjqZR7icWN3_DHyjHROjvXJ5s-Ou9goP00mUxMzsY.jpg?w=960&s=4719336b54ff0dcb8d68a30ac6b9be0b)

Superbar!  Move this to the Doom thread
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 06, 2018, 12:40:57 PM
I say IHOP is becoming the International House of Bidets...a bathroom specialty store.

http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/06/investing/ihop-ihob/index.html

Your take?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MerrittsMustache on June 06, 2018, 12:45:38 PM
(https://i.redditmedia.com/KdLjqZR7icWN3_DHyjHROjvXJ5s-Ou9goP00mUxMzsY.jpg?w=960&s=4719336b54ff0dcb8d68a30ac6b9be0b)

If the original fart killed everyone, how can there be a sequel in which it kills more people? This one goes right up there with The Neverending Story 2.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on June 06, 2018, 12:47:26 PM
If the original fart killed everyone, how can there be a sequel in which it kills more people? This one goes right up there with The Neverending Story 2.

2nd annual apocalypse, which BTW would be a great band name.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 06, 2018, 12:51:37 PM
If the original fart killed everyone, how can there be a sequel in which it kills more people? This one goes right up there with The Neverending Story 2.

It's a misnomer. It only killed those within a 250-mile radius. Lots of sequels to go....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 06, 2018, 12:53:56 PM
Superbar!  Move this to the Doom thread

I totally thought about posting it in the Doom thread, but only non-fiction goes there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 06, 2018, 01:03:08 PM
I totally thought about posting it in the Doom thread, but only non-fiction goes there.

Wait! Those books are fictional?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 06, 2018, 01:10:34 PM
The 2nd book was made into a movie!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSEYT0LEOsw
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 06, 2018, 01:13:16 PM
I say IHOP is becoming the International House of Bidets...a bathroom specialty store.

http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/06/investing/ihop-ihob/index.html

Your take?


I stayed in a hotel with a bidet last month, and I have absolutely no idea how to use such a thing.  And I really don't want to know.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 06, 2018, 01:30:05 PM

I stayed in a hotel with a bidet last month, and I have absolutely no idea how to use such a thing.  And I really don't want to know.

It's not a bubbler, in case you were wondering.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 06, 2018, 01:30:18 PM
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/06/06/kfc-will-experiment-with-faux-meat-fried-chicken-in-britain/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7c5d008e8c70
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 06, 2018, 01:30:50 PM
It's not a bubbler, in case you were wondering.


Thanks.

I mean, I know what it's used *for,* but I just can't figure out the logistics.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 06, 2018, 02:34:38 PM
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/06/06/kfc-will-experiment-with-faux-meat-fried-chicken-in-britain/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7c5d008e8c70

Dig my six foot hole when Arby's follows suit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 06, 2018, 02:59:49 PM
Dig my six foot hole when Arby's follows suit.

That an outhouse hole?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 06, 2018, 04:46:44 PM
It's not a bubbler, in case you were wondering.

Wait - what!?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 06, 2018, 06:00:35 PM
Drinkers miss less work than those who abstain.  Eat Arby's. Drink Schnapps.

https://www.ajc.com/news/world/non-drinkers-more-likely-miss-more-work-than-moderate-drinkers-study-says/VoEAAumuUvGGRZGCfDp6xI/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 06, 2018, 09:56:49 PM
Drinkers miss less work than those who abstain.  Eat Arby's. Drink Schnapps.

https://www.ajc.com/news/world/non-drinkers-more-likely-miss-more-work-than-moderate-drinkers-study-says/VoEAAumuUvGGRZGCfDp6xI/

Absolutely. There's more to be explored here in future generations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 06, 2018, 10:08:37 PM
Why can’t we smell our own farts???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 07, 2018, 09:15:41 AM
The year is 2024 and the United States has just elected the first woman as President of the United States.

A few days after the election the president-elect calls her father
in Milwaukee and asks, "So, Dad, I assume you will be coming to my
inauguration?"

"I don't think so. It's a long drive; your mom isn't as young as
she used to be, we'll have the dog with us, and my arthritis is acting
up in my knee."

"Don't worry about it, Dad. I'll send Air Force One or another
support aircraft to pick you up and take you home, and a limousine will
pick you up at your door," she said.

"I don't know. Everybody will be so fancy. What would your mother wear?"

"Oh, Dad," she replied, "I'll make sure she has a wonderful gown custom-made by one of the best designers in New York."

"Honey," Dad complained, "You know we can't eat those rich foods
you and your friends like to eat."

The President-elect responded, "Don't worry, Dad. The entire affair is going to be handled by the best caterer in D.C. and I'll ensure your meals are salt-free. Dad, I really want you to come."

So her parents reluctantly agreed, and on January 24, 2024
arrived to see their daughter sworn in as President of the United States.

The parents are seated in the front row. The President's dad sees that a Senator is sitting next to him and whispers, "You see that woman up there with her hand on the Bible,
becoming President of the United States?

The Senator whispered in reply, "Yes, sir, I sure do."

Dad says proudly, "Her brother plays football for the Green Bay Packers."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 07, 2018, 10:57:51 AM
So what is the most important federal court case in our country's history?  Brown v. Board of Education?  Marbury v. Madison? 

I DARE SAY NO!

http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/03/03-30625-CV0.wpd.pdf

Page 3 gives a very detailed statement of facts that summarizes it nicely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on June 07, 2018, 11:41:03 AM
If the original fart killed everyone, how can there be a sequel in which it kills more people? This one goes right up there with The Neverending Story 2.

How many Final Fantasies are they up to now?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 07, 2018, 12:33:14 PM
So what is the most important federal court case in our country's history?  Brown v. Board of Education?  Marbury v. Madison? 

I DARE SAY NO!

http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/03/03-30625-CV0.wpd.pdf

Page 3 gives a very detailed statement of facts that summarizes it nicely.

It could be this one....

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/414175/INMATE-SUES-HIMSELF-FOR-5-MILLION.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 07, 2018, 02:47:05 PM
How many Final Fantasies are they up to now?

Who cares until they remake FF7?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 08, 2018, 07:06:28 AM
Today's challenge:

Work Count Chocula into a conversation.   Not the cereal, the man.

Report back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 08, 2018, 09:48:59 AM
Today's challenge:

Work Count Chocula into a conversation.   Not the cereal, the man.

Report back.

Minutes after I read this, someone who works for me walked into my office and said "I vant you to vitness this."
Did you tell him to say it like that, Topper?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 08, 2018, 10:13:23 AM
Minutes after I read this, someone who works for me walked into my office and said "I vant you to vitness this."
Did you tell him to say it like that, Topper?

Does he read Scoop?  He was setting you up.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2018, 12:41:56 PM
Does he read Scoop?  He was setting you up.

Doesn't everyone read Scoop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 08, 2018, 03:55:34 PM
Doesn't everyone read Scoop?

Scoop is as big as MySpace
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 08, 2018, 11:28:29 PM
Do you check your phone while hizziting the skizzns?

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/06/07/study-10-percent-people-checking-phone-during-sex/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 08, 2018, 11:44:06 PM
Scoop is as big as MySpace

After the merger, it'll be MyScoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2018, 08:49:49 AM
After the merger, it'll be MyScoop.

It'll be youuuuge!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 09, 2018, 09:18:04 AM
It'll be youuuuge!
Bigly beautiful!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 09, 2018, 10:11:50 PM
Dang, 51 by Lake Superior tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 10, 2018, 11:29:52 AM
Dang, 51 by Lake Superior tonight.

Two seasons in Minnesota - July and winter.

And it ain’t July yet...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 10, 2018, 12:57:19 PM
This guy wins the Beef N Cheddar award of the week:

* 76 years old dude - check
* Make America Horny Again hat - check
* At strip joint for 6 hours - check
* Skipping 33rd wedding anniversary - check

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/08/two-nights-only-stormy-daniels-brings-national-tour-madison-milwaukee/681272002/

Marxen, 76, arrived at Silk Exotic with a few friends at 5:30 p.m. to get a good table by the stage. And by 11:30 p.m., he was determined to stay until Daniels signed a red baseball cap that read “Make America Horny Again.”

But Marxen's enthusiasm was for Daniels' political implications, not for the show.

.. Marxen said, adding he hadn’t been in a strip club in 40 years and was skipping celebrating his 33rd wedding anniversary with his wife...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 10, 2018, 05:42:00 PM
This guy wins the Beef N Cheddar award of the week:

* 76 years old dude - check
* Make America Horny Again hat - check
* At strip joint for 6 hours - check
* Skipping 33rd wedding anniversary - check

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/08/two-nights-only-stormy-daniels-brings-national-tour-madison-milwaukee/681272002/

Marxen, 76, arrived at Silk Exotic with a few friends at 5:30 p.m. to get a good table by the stage. And by 11:30 p.m., he was determined to stay until Daniels signed a red baseball cap that read “Make America Horny Again.”

But Marxen's enthusiasm was for Daniels' political implications, not for the show.

.. Marxen said, adding he hadn’t been in a strip club in 40 years and was skipping celebrating his 33rd wedding anniversary with his wife...


Not there for the show? Hadn’t been in 40 years? He musta been the dude who read Playboy for the articles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 10, 2018, 05:57:04 PM
Is there a magazine still?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 10, 2018, 06:15:42 PM
Is there a magazine still?

As of right now, yes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 12, 2018, 09:04:39 PM
As of right now, yes.

I would bet circulation went way down with all the internet porn out there. I wonder if refocusing solely on other content will help fuel a rebound or hasten its demise....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 12, 2018, 11:15:35 PM
I would bet circulation went way down with all the internet porn out there. I wonder if refocusing solely on other content will help fuel a rebound or hasten its demise....
I'd bet it's demise is 95% tied to the life span of male baby boomers....it was a dinosaur 25 years ago.

Or, the second James Caan dies they close shop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on June 13, 2018, 03:06:19 AM
Do you check your phone while hizziting the skizzns?

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/06/07/study-10-percent-people-checking-phone-during-sex/

What about during phone-sex?

Lumberg was known to check TPS reports and drink coffee I believe.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 13, 2018, 07:03:47 AM
I would bet circulation went way down with all the internet porn out there.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/0e84c02381fcfdc759c164f37efad222/tenor.gif?itemid=9324181)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 13, 2018, 07:46:20 AM
What is the daily recommended dose of mayonnaise?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 13, 2018, 08:31:51 AM
What is the daily recommended dose of mayonnaise?

Zero.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 13, 2018, 08:34:52 AM
What is the daily recommended dose of mayonnaise?

6 slices of bacon
2 liberally slathered piece of toast w/ mayo
lettuce
tomato

so 3 big knife-fuls
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 13, 2018, 08:49:15 AM
What is the daily recommended dose of mayonnaise?

Zero.

Correct
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 13, 2018, 09:02:31 AM
Correct


(https://i.imgur.com/Sw0p7VF.gif) 

(https://media.giphy.com/media/GIdNcqVs5oF4k/giphy.gif)

Undercover Brother, is that you?

Very underrated movie, BTW.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on June 13, 2018, 09:06:25 AM
What is the daily recommended dose of mayonnaise?

In the UK they call it Salad Cream, which is always unsettling to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 13, 2018, 09:10:06 AM
In the UK they call it Salad Cream, which is always unsettling to me.

They also eat something called Clotted Cream, which sound absolutely disgusting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 13, 2018, 09:15:22 AM
They also eat something called Clotted Cream, which sound absolutely disgusting.

Sounds disgusting, but is actually quite good with scones and preserves. It is similar to whipped cream, but without the added sugar.

And it is VERY different from mayonnaise/salad cream....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 13, 2018, 09:19:10 AM
Sounds disgusting, but is actually quite good with scones and preserves. It is similar to whipped cream, but without the added sugar.

And it is VERY different from mayonnaise/salad cream....

I know what it is.

It was obviously named by the same marketing firm that came up with the Strange Flavored Chicken they serve in Chinese restaurants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 13, 2018, 09:21:58 AM
They also eat something called Clotted Cream Spotted Dick, which sound absolutely disgusting.

 8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 13, 2018, 09:27:26 AM
Correct

Man up, Tami!  Eat your mayo!

I just grabbed a package from the fridge at work and took a shot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 13, 2018, 09:28:17 AM
Man up, Tami!  Eat your mayo!

I just grabbed a package from the fridge at work and took a shot.

(http://sriracha-mayo.com/assets/img/big-mayo-guy.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 13, 2018, 10:16:05 AM
I worked at a grocery store and one day a non-United States lady asked where the "mennis" was.  I had her repeat it 3-4 times, got another guy involved, "where do we stock the mennis?"

Maybe the 10th time she said it we guessed "mayonnaise."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 13, 2018, 10:25:24 AM
I worked at a grocery store and one day a non-United States lady asked where the "mennis" was.  I had her repeat it 3-4 times, got another guy involved, "where do we stock the mennis?"

Maybe the 10th time she said it we guessed "mayonnaise."

https://www.youtube.com/v/GFX8XP2mGQw?rel=0

(Can someone embed this?)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 13, 2018, 09:34:50 PM
Mayo and red delicious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 14, 2018, 05:02:50 AM
Mayo and red delicious

Todd or Hellmann’s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 14, 2018, 09:17:49 AM
Todd or Hellmann’s

What's a red Todd?

(Besides Dr Blackheart's johnson.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 14, 2018, 10:29:09 AM
I thought the only good mayo was Dukes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 14, 2018, 10:53:03 AM
Ok, I need to get something off my chest.

The Hostess Snack Size Fruit Pies are effing bogus.  It's like one bite and they're done.   It's a good bite, yes, but just one. 

This is America for crying out loud.  Send that weak ass one bite fruit pie back to Canada.  >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 14, 2018, 10:58:24 AM
Ok, I need to get something off my chest.

The Hostess Snack Size Fruit Pies are effing bogus.  It's like one bite and they're done.   It's a good bite, yes, but just one. 

This is America for crying out loud.  Send that weak ass one bite fruit pie back to Canada.  >:(

To avoid having to get it off your chest, stop eating them lying down.
And put a shirt on for God's sake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 14, 2018, 11:29:34 AM
To avoid having to get it off your chest, stop eating them lying down.
And put a shirt on for God's sake.

This is America, I will eat my full sized fruit pie lying down with or without a shirt.   >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 14, 2018, 11:44:27 AM
https://twitter.com/chosenJAUN/status/1003468575766667264
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 14, 2018, 12:39:49 PM
Ok, I need to get something off my chest.

The Hostess Snack Size Fruit Pies are effing bogus.  It's like one bite and they're done.   It's a good bite, yes, but just one. 

This is America for crying out loud.  Send that weak ass one bite fruit pie back to Canada.  >:(

Snack size ANYTHING is bogus. You need about six to have a legitimate snack.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 14, 2018, 12:59:28 PM
I'm more appalled that topper eats Hostess Fruit Pies.  If I'm blowing calories on Hostess Snacks, it is going to be in the following order:

1. Ding Dongs
2. Ho Hos
3. Cupcakes
4. Frosted Donettes (preferably chocolate)
5. Zingers (preferably chocolate)
6. Mini Muffins (blueberry)
7. Twinkies
8. Suzy Qs
9. Fruit Pies
10. Sno Balls
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 14, 2018, 01:01:10 PM
And by the way, since my wife does most of the shopping, she prefers Little Debbies to Hostess.  Which I think is pure and utter crap.  (I do like their Fudge Rounds however.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 14, 2018, 01:15:06 PM
I'm more appalled that topper eats Hostess Fruit Pies.  If I'm blowing calories on Hostess Snacks, it is going to be in the following order:

1. Ding Dongs
2. Ho Hos
3. Cupcakes
4. Frosted Donettes (preferably chocolate)

1.5 Raspberry Zingers (preferably chocolate)
2.6 Mini Muffins (blueberry)
7. Twinkies
8. Suzy Qs
9. Fruit Pies
10. Sno Balls


There.  I fixed it for you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 14, 2018, 01:42:08 PM
There.  I fixed it for you.

Hostess Mini Muffins are an abomination.
But it is nice to see that everything comes full circle.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg952044#msg952044 (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg952044#msg952044)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 14, 2018, 02:14:59 PM
I'm more appalled that topper eats Hostess Fruit Pies.  If I'm blowing calories on Hostess Snacks, it is going to be in the following order:

1. Ding Dongs
2. Ho Hos
3. Cupcakes
4. Frosted Donettes (preferably chocolate)
5. Zingers (preferably chocolate)
6. Mini Muffins (blueberry)
7. Twinkies
8. Suzy Qs
9. Fruit Pies
10. Sno Balls

Fruit pies are #1.  The end.  Sno Balls shouldn't even be on the list they are so vile.    I can't score mini muffins .. they are real food.

The new version of Suzy Q is a sad downgrade, they screwed that up like the new Apple Jacks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LloydsLegs on June 14, 2018, 02:32:39 PM
Fruit pies are #1.  The end.  Sno Balls shouldn't even be on the list they are so vile.    I can't score mini muffins .. they are real food.

The new version of Suzy Q is a sad downgrade, they screwed that up like the new Apple Jacks.

New Apple Jacks?  WTF.

And goddamn right about fruit pies.  Period.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 14, 2018, 02:48:19 PM
New Apple Jacks?  WTF.

And goddamn right about fruit pies.  Period.

If you don't have fruit pie filling everywhere when you are done eating them, you ain't doin' in right.  aina.  (nh)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on June 14, 2018, 02:49:09 PM
Ok, I need to get something off my chest.

The Hostess Snack Size Fruit Pies are effing bogus.  It's like one bite and they're done.   It's a good bite, yes, but just one. 

This is America for crying out loud.  Send that weak ass one bite fruit pie back to Canada.  >:(

Drake's Fruit Pies >>>> Hostess Fruit Pies
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 14, 2018, 02:57:27 PM
I'm more appalled that topper eats Hostess Fruit Pies.  If I'm blowing calories on Hostess Snacks, it is going to be in the following order:

1. Ding Dongs
2. Ho Hos
3. Cupcakes
4. Frosted Donettes (preferably chocolate)
5. Zingers (preferably chocolate)
6. Mini Muffins (blueberry)
7. Twinkies
8. Suzy Qs
9. Fruit Pies
10. Sno Balls

The fact that you can even rank them is downright scary!   :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 14, 2018, 03:05:02 PM
I'm more appalled that topper eats Hostess Fruit Pies.  If I'm blowing calories on Hostess Snacks, it is going to be in the following order:

1. Ding Dongs
2. Ho Hos
3. Cupcakes
4. Frosted Donettes (preferably chocolate)
5. Zingers (preferably chocolate)
6. Mini Muffins (blueberry)
7. Twinkies
8. Suzy Qs
9. Fruit Pies
10. Sno Balls


Aren't these all the same recipe just in different forms/shapes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 14, 2018, 03:12:28 PM
Happy National Bourbon Day, June 14.

http://www.nationalbourbonday.com/

A nice blueberry Hostess Fruit Pie would pair nicely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 14, 2018, 03:34:28 PM
Krispy Kreme Fruit Pies>>>>Drake's Fruit Pies >>>> Hostess Fruit Pies

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 14, 2018, 05:56:14 PM
Hostess Mini Muffins are an abomination.
But it is nice to see that everything comes full circle.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg952044#msg952044 (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg952044#msg952044)

See, now I feel the need to defend myself.  As I started to "fix" sultan's ranking, my original intent was to include only Raspberry Zingers.  I've loved those since I was a kid...although I probably haven't had them for a decade or more.  But then I realized that on a couple of occasions when they were provided by someone else, I've eaten the blue berry mini muffins.  And they were...ok, I guess.  I have never bought them, and wouldn't.  But Raspberry Zingers...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 14, 2018, 06:17:33 PM
See, now I feel the need to defend myself.  As I started to "fix" sultan's ranking, my original intent was to include only Raspberry Zingers.  I've loved those since I was a kid...although I probably haven't had them for a decade or more.  But then I realized that on a couple of occasions when they were provided by someone else, I've eaten the blue berry mini muffins.  And they were...ok, I guess.  I have never bought them, and wouldn't.  But Raspberry Zingers...

Personally, I think if you're going to shorten a list from 10 to 2 in such decisive fashion, you should have pretty strong arguments for those two. That was not that.

I find the new Hostess cupcakes to be a real disappointment. I used to love eating the cake out from under the icing and around the filing so I was left with a super sweet iced filling ball. The new texture has rendered that impossible. It's true when they say you can't go back...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 14, 2018, 06:34:03 PM
See, now I feel the need to defend myself.  As I started to "fix" sultan's ranking, my original intent was to include only Raspberry Zingers.  I've loved those since I was a kid...although I probably haven't had them for a decade or more.  But then I realized that on a couple of occasions when they were provided by someone else, I've eaten the blue berry mini muffins.  And they were...ok, I guess.  I have never bought them, and wouldn't.  But Raspberry Zingers...

Aren't Zingers made by Dolly Madison?  Or am I dating myself?

I remember the Peanuts characters in the TV commercials as a kid...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 14, 2018, 07:11:21 PM
Personally, I think if you're going to shorten a list from 10 to 2 in such decisive fashion, you should have pretty strong arguments for those two. That was not that.

Guilty as charged.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 14, 2018, 07:29:32 PM
Aren't Zingers made by Dolly Madison?  Or am I dating myself?


Originally yes.  But in a series of corporate takeovers, Hostess now produces them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 14, 2018, 08:24:55 PM
I'm more appalled that topper eats Hostess Fruit Pies.  If I'm blowing calories on Hostess Snacks, it is going to be in the following order:

1. Ding Dongs
2. Ho Hos
3. Cupcakes
4. Frosted Donettes (preferably chocolate)
5. Zingers (preferably chocolate)
6. Mini Muffins (blueberry)
7. Twinkies
8. Suzy Qs
9. Fruit Pies
10. Sno Balls
1-3 for me and nothing else. But I have to admit a Hostess Jumbo Honey Bun with coke addiction, fresh - soph years in boarding school. Every weekday at 10 AM quite the sugar rush!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 14, 2018, 08:50:21 PM

Originally yes.  But in a series of corporate takeovers, Hostess now produces them.

Hostess itself has been in and out of bankruptcy.  They have become the graveyard of legacy, artery clogging, nostalgic brands.  Just like Pabst, Schlitz, Dog Style, etc.  Thankfully Arby's has reinvented itself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on June 14, 2018, 08:51:10 PM
Bring back the banana flip!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 14, 2018, 09:02:04 PM

New Apple Jacks?  WTF.


Is that the new New Coke?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 14, 2018, 09:15:26 PM
Today's challenge:

Work Count Chocula into a conversation.   Not the cereal, the man.

Report back.

Quisp or Quake?  Discuss
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 14, 2018, 09:27:44 PM
Quisp or Quake?  Discuss

Quisp or GTFO.

With a side order of Crispy Critters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 14, 2018, 09:33:03 PM
This will be unpopular, but those cinnamon crumb cakes were the best.

Or the Nemo's banana cake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 14, 2018, 09:42:25 PM
This will be unpopular, but those cinnamon crumb cakes were the best.

Agreed.
The little cinnamon rabbit turds on top were the bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 15, 2018, 06:40:48 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1nc5ca.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 15, 2018, 07:08:24 PM
Anyone remember the “Pepsi Challenge” from the early 80s?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 15, 2018, 07:37:20 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1nc5ca.jpg)

I see this thread has been going for so long we are already recycling the jokes:

Why do they call the mini versions of candy bars "fun size" when they are not as fun as a regular size candy bar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 15, 2018, 08:11:03 PM
I see this thread has been going for so long we are already recycling the jokes:


I'm hoping that's just a glitch in the matrix. 

If our grandchildren aren't writing on this thread in 50 years, we have failed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 15, 2018, 08:26:07 PM
I'm hoping that's just a glitch in the matrix. 

If our grandchildren aren't writing on this thread in 50 years, we have failed.

This thread will die the same way the world ends, not with a bang, but a whimper.

Eat at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 15, 2018, 08:47:51 PM
I'm hoping that's just a glitch in the matrix. 

If our grandchildren aren't writing on this thread in 50 years, we have failed.

This thread is an essential part of the space-time continuum. If we stop, the universe will collapse into itself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 16, 2018, 07:36:38 AM
There is more than one of you?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104990/fullcredits

Which one is you?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 16, 2018, 12:25:23 PM
There is more than one of you?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104990/fullcredits

Which one is you?
Fake
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 16, 2018, 03:06:29 PM
I love this.

https://www.youtube.com/v/8xYMnb5Dyko
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 18, 2018, 04:29:31 PM
I’m a little troubled by Scoopers’ laissez-faire attitude about the possibility of the universe collapsing into itself. >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on June 18, 2018, 07:35:10 PM
I’m a little troubled by Scoopers’ laissez-faire attitude about the possibility of the universe collapsing into itself. >:(

You got a universe un-collapser in the garage? Otherwise c'est la vie, que sera sera.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 18, 2018, 08:50:28 PM
I’m a little troubled by Scoopers’ laissez-faire attitude about the possibility of the universe collapsing into itself. >:(
Come talk to me after you've been bitten by a pigeon.  If you can handle that we'll talk about if you are ready to handle an imploding universe......it's nothing to be messed with man.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 18, 2018, 09:06:18 PM
Come talk to me after you've been bitten by a pigeon.  If you can handle that we'll talk about if you are ready to handle an imploding universe......it's nothing to be messed with man.

So that's the first step - bitten by a pigeon?

We don't have many pigeons here. Would it be OK if I got bitten by like a robin or a hummingbird?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 18, 2018, 09:40:41 PM
So that's the first step - bitten by a pigeon?

We don't have many pigeons here. Would it be OK if I got bitten by like a robin or a hummingbird?
Ya need to watch the "A raven as a pet" video.....all of life's questions are answered within.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on June 18, 2018, 10:33:24 PM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 19, 2018, 07:22:33 AM
we are 1 page shy of tying the Mbakwe/Craptastic Everlasting thread about nothing.

Crean sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 19, 2018, 07:43:11 AM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 19, 2018, 07:54:14 AM
nm

Ultimate Reality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 19, 2018, 12:40:46 PM
Red Delicious sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 19, 2018, 12:51:02 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 19, 2018, 01:00:35 PM
So we're saying ND is the red delicious of colleges?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 19, 2018, 01:10:02 PM
So we're saying ND is the red delicious of colleges?

Affirmative
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 19, 2018, 02:13:58 PM
Trevor Mwbake eats a Double Beef 'n Cheddar for every meal.

(https://cds.arbys.com/assets/product_item/17-07_HalfLB_BNC_header_768x640.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 19, 2018, 02:52:30 PM
Affirmative

No need to insult Red Delicious like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on June 19, 2018, 03:52:13 PM
No need to insult Red Delicious like that.

ND: Red Delicious flavor at a Honeycrisp price
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 19, 2018, 04:17:22 PM
It's nice to come back after my two-month ban to see this thread is still running strong. 

I'm not going to read through the last 32 pages, but I'm going to assume the executive summary is something along the lines of:

Arbys (non-possessive), Arbys, complain about the weather, Arby's (possessive), ND sucks, are Chinese Arbys subject to tariffs, apples, bacon, apple-smoked bacon, Arby's (possessive again), Arby's Apple-Smoked-Bacon-Beef-and-Cheddars, ND sucks, Arbys (non-possessive), ND = red delicious.

N'est-ce pas?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 19, 2018, 06:40:54 PM
It's nice to come back after my two-month ban to see this thread is still running strong. 

I'm not going to read through the last 32 pages, but I'm going to assume the executive summary is something along the lines of:

Arbys (non-possessive), Arbys, complain about the weather, Arby's (possessive), ND sucks, are Chinese Arbys subject to tariffs, apples, bacon, apple-smoked bacon, Arby's (possessive again), Arby's Apple-Smoked-Bacon-Beef-and-Cheddars, ND sucks, Arbys (non-possessive), ND = red delicious.

N'est-ce pas?

Oui

Et notre dame suce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 19, 2018, 09:33:42 PM
It's nice to come back after my two-month ban to see this thread is still running strong. 

I'm not going to read through the last 32 pages, but I'm going to assume the executive summary is something along the lines of:

Arbys (non-possessive), Arbys, complain about the weather, Arby's (possessive), ND sucks, are Chinese Arbys subject to tariffs, apples, bacon, apple-smoked bacon, Arby's (possessive again), Arby's Apple-Smoked-Bacon-Beef-and-Cheddars, ND sucks, Arbys (non-possessive), ND = red delicious.

N'est-ce pas?

What did ya get the ban hammer for, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 19, 2018, 10:23:51 PM
What did ya get the ban hammer for, eh?

I checked the ban logs.  Didn't find an entry, which likely means it was Arby's related.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 19, 2018, 10:25:30 PM
I checked the ban logs.  Didn't find an entry, which likely means it was Arby's related.

Publish the ban logs.  Freedom of Arby's information act
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 19, 2018, 10:34:08 PM
Publish the ban logs.  Freedom of Arby's information act

This is no joke:

(https://i.imgur.com/C5xQG5L.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 19, 2018, 10:52:35 PM
This is no joke:

(https://i.imgur.com/C5xQG5L.png)
I verify the truth of this. :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 19, 2018, 11:55:22 PM
I checked the ban logs.  Didn't find an entry, which likely means it was Arby's related.

I think it was Mrs. Benny.  She felt they didn't have enough kids under 5.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 20, 2018, 07:14:49 AM
This is no joke:

(https://i.imgur.com/C5xQG5L.png)

That is really funny!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 20, 2018, 08:15:24 AM
TSmith34 got 24 hours and Benny got 2 months?

Different levels of disrespect?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 20, 2018, 09:07:45 AM
This is no joke:

(https://i.imgur.com/C5xQG5L.png)

This is the greatest thing that I have ever seen.

Post the rest of them.  Like someone else said, Freedom of Arby's Act requires it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 20, 2018, 09:20:42 AM
This is no joke:

(https://i.imgur.com/C5xQG5L.png)

I'm guessing that this was the ban-worthy post (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=56271.msg1020609#msg1020609).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 20, 2018, 10:37:35 AM
I'm guessing that this was the ban-worthy post (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=56271.msg1020609#msg1020609).

Remember in (the original) The Longest Yard, when Paul Crewes is sitting on the sideline faking an injury and the old convict is taping up his ankle?  And Crewes realizes that the warden is screwing him over and he asks the old con if his extra jail time from punching the warden was worth it and he says it was?

Just like that. :)

(And the ban was freaking hilarious).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 20, 2018, 04:34:57 PM
I think any comment about ND or UW-extension that is any more complimentary than “ND sucks” or “the rodents suck” should result in a ban.

And don’t get me started on people who eat red delicious (lol) apples....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 25, 2018, 07:20:35 PM
1. Kids have it so easy .. back in my day, you had to inflate your own whoopee cushion.

2. Self-inflating whoopee cushions are far superior. 

(https://i.imgur.com/tiJGfgR.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 25, 2018, 07:40:07 PM
Just when you thought an Arby's Beef and Cheddar couldn't get any more awesome...

https://www.youtube.com/v/DfTPfHfKLmg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 25, 2018, 08:11:00 PM
Just when you thought an Arby's Beef and Cheddar couldn't get any more awesome...

https://www.youtube.com/v/DfTPfHfKLmg

BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 25, 2018, 11:08:31 PM
3 topping pizza special.

First two, obviously are sausage and pepperoni.

For the third, onion, mushroom, or bacon????

Eff green peppers.  I wouldn't feed a green pepper to a red delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on June 25, 2018, 11:26:34 PM
Mushroom or an over easy egg.
Had that in Italy once. Was amazing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 26, 2018, 12:46:25 AM
3 topping pizza special.

First two, obviously are sausage and pepperoni.

For the third, onion, mushroom, or bacon????

Eff green peppers.  I wouldn't feed a green pepper to a red delicious.

Pepperoni is awful. Sausage, onion, and mushroom fro JB Alberto's all day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 26, 2018, 05:20:29 AM
Sausage, green pepper and onion. The veggies have to be sliced thin, like shaved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on June 26, 2018, 07:24:50 AM
3 topping pizza special.

First two, obviously are sausage and pepperoni.

For the third, onion, mushroom, or bacon????

Eff green peppers.  I wouldn't feed a green pepper to a red delicious.

Got to go with mushrooms, chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 26, 2018, 07:32:31 AM
Mushroom or an over easy egg.
Had that in Italy once. Was amazing.
couldn't agree more.  we've even started to do this on our home made pizza.  It doesn't work great when we make our own dough as ours is too thin, but our neighborhood Italian joint sells their raw dough that holds up the egg much better.

it was a life changing topping for us

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 26, 2018, 07:33:24 AM
Got to go with mushrooms, chili.

Never heard of a mushroom & chili pizza before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 26, 2018, 07:41:43 AM
Sausage, mushroom, pineapple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 26, 2018, 07:49:41 AM
Sausage, mushroom, black olive.  But I like different combos too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 26, 2018, 08:10:45 AM
If I'm going with three toppings, it's probably going to be sausage, onion and mushroom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 26, 2018, 08:24:08 AM
If I'm going with three toppings, it's probably going to be sausage, onion and mushroom.

The best 3 topping pizza.

Pineapple doesn't belong anywhere near pizza.  period.

highly underrated, Canadian Bacon.  It's like bacon, but it's round and cute, just like Canada.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 26, 2018, 09:14:42 AM
Had ya figured ta bee a calamari, anchovy kinda dude, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on June 26, 2018, 10:39:49 AM
Canadian bacon, pineapple, onion
Pepperoni, mushroom, onions or black olives
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 26, 2018, 10:44:01 AM
Sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on June 26, 2018, 05:21:55 PM
The best 3 topping pizza.

Pineapple doesn't belong anywhere near pizza.  period.

highly underrated, Canadian Bacon.  It's like bacon, but it's round and cute, just like Canada.

+1 ZFB. Also +1 to the egg. Anybody else like prosciutto on their pizza?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 26, 2018, 05:39:11 PM
+1 ZFB. Also +1 to the egg. Anybody else like prosciutto on their pizza?

Yes to prosciutto

Sausage, onion and shrooms are a solid choice.

Any kind of olive is nasty.

Kind of an odd, bit local favorite is sausage and kraut. Known locally as the Eastsider. I don’t crave it, but it is surprisingly good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 26, 2018, 05:55:34 PM
I got you Chili, I am a fan of kraut and chicken pizzas.

I also love prosciutto on pizza.

If I'm going with traditional toppings, I concur with the sausage, mushroom, onion crowd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 26, 2018, 05:59:54 PM
Yes to prosciutto

Sausage, onion and shrooms are a solid choice.

Any kind of olive is nasty.

Kind of an odd, bit local favorite is sausage and kraut. Known locally as the Eastsider. I don’t crave it, but it is surprisingly good.
Yo, sausage, pepperoni, BACON& shrooms.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 26, 2018, 07:00:29 PM
Prosciutto, pear, gorgonzola.

Pepperoni, sausage, jalapeños (or banana peppers for less spice)

Squash and kale (make sure to coat the kale in oil so it gets crispy)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on June 26, 2018, 07:10:39 PM
Sausage, hot peppers and onions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 26, 2018, 07:33:03 PM
Fried eggplant and hot pepper from Modern. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 26, 2018, 09:18:37 PM
dafaq is wrong with some of you cats?  You ain't eating pizza, you're having a nastyass appetizer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 26, 2018, 09:20:44 PM
Pizza Margherita - tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil.

Or mushrooms, green peppers and black olives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on June 27, 2018, 09:13:16 AM
None of this makes sense... other than the crust and sauce, there should be no non-animal products on a pizza.   You can include veggies and other plant products on your pizza by feeding it to the animals that eventually end up as toppings.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on June 27, 2018, 12:16:36 PM
Fried eggplant and hot pepper from Modern.

I’ve heard good things about modern, I need to try it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 27, 2018, 12:46:03 PM
I'm calling bullsh!t on this; never heard this as being specifically "Milwaukee-style":

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/ (https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 27, 2018, 01:00:12 PM
I'm calling bullsh!t on this; never heard this as being specifically "Milwaukee-style":

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/ (https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/)


Is it just considered 'bad'?

Then I opened it and saw Anodyne.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 27, 2018, 01:29:12 PM
I'm calling bullsh!t on this; never heard this as being specifically "Milwaukee-style":

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/ (https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/)

Never heard of it. Sounds like an attempt to create a "brand" to drum up business.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on June 27, 2018, 01:38:05 PM
I hadn't heard of Detroit style either until a few years ago.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 27, 2018, 01:53:38 PM
I'm calling bullsh!t on this; never heard this as being specifically "Milwaukee-style":

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/ (https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/food-drink/milwaukee-style-pizza/)

That's always been southside Chicago style...

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150113/chicago/guide-chicago-pizza-from-deep-dish-tavern-style-beyond/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on June 27, 2018, 02:51:31 PM
Never heard of it. Sounds like an attempt to create a "brand" to drum up business.

Zaffiro's / Pizza Man / Lisa's / Balisteri's

I feel like Milwaukee Style is a thing.  Fixture in Walker's Point has taken it on too.  Di Marini's has a little thicker crust.

BTW, why ya'll taking items off your pizza.  Go works: Pepperoni, Sausage, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives.  Otherwise known as EBF, Everything But Fish.

Otherwise I'm a Pepperoni & Onion guy...if it's a Saturday and I'm feeling frisky; add some black olive or banana peppers.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 27, 2018, 05:15:50 PM
Zaffiro's / Pizza Man / Lisa's / Balisteri's

I feel like Milwaukee Style is a thing.  Fixture in Walker's Point has taken it on too.  Di Marini's has a little thicker crust.

BTW, why ya'll taking items off your pizza.  Go works: Pepperoni, Sausage, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives.  Otherwise known as EBF, Everything But Fish.

Otherwise I'm a Pepperoni & Onion guy...if it's a Saturday and I'm feeling frisky; add some black olive or banana peppers.

EBF and a zaffiros salad..mmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 27, 2018, 07:08:51 PM
Pepperoni and Pineapple is a great pizza.

Might have a SUPREME pizza tonight though, in honor of today's SUPREMELY wonderful day!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 28, 2018, 12:01:08 AM
Most underrated pizza topping combinations (IMHO):

Shrimp and onion (salad shrimp, not peel and eat)
Sun dried tomatoes (in oil) and prosciutto
Olive oil (as a substitute for red pizza sauce), mushroom and black olives
Anchovies (glass jar, not canned) and pineapple
Green olives and extra cheese

Regardless of toppings, whatever cheese blend you’re using, if you aren’t using >80% low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella, might as well be cooking a Red Baron.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 28, 2018, 06:46:55 AM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 28, 2018, 07:18:08 AM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?
I cannot support that.  How about honey when you get down to the part of the crust that never had sauce or cheese on it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on June 28, 2018, 07:33:05 AM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?


Ranch dressing should be outlawed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 28, 2018, 08:27:41 AM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?

Very normal if you’re a plus-sized chick
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 28, 2018, 09:04:18 AM
a good pesto(my wife makes the best) with shrimp, fresh garlic, provolone, or pesto-fresh garlic-dry salame, prosciutto & provolone

 cracker thin crust
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 28, 2018, 09:09:22 AM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?

On a meat lovers, yes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 28, 2018, 09:11:12 AM
Brewpub in the French quarter in NOLA, on a whim I tried a crawfish pizza.   Plumbing got punished that night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 28, 2018, 09:14:21 AM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?

Depends on the toppings.  Chicken and bacon? Yes.

Plain cheese?  Pepperoni?  Most of your basic pizzas?  Acceptable

Fancier pizzas, with toppings such as prosciutto or fig?  No
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 28, 2018, 09:30:26 AM
Don't matta long as its grain-free crust, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 28, 2018, 10:12:53 AM
My last order at Pieology:

1 x Create Your Own Pie   (1 x $8.45)   =   $8.45
1 x House Made Original
1 x Olive Oil
1 x Pesto
1 x Mozzarella
1 x Parmesan
1 x Fresh Basil
1 x Green Peppers
1 x Pineapple
1 x Red Onion
1 x Roasted Red Pepper
1 x Canadian Bacon
1 x Pepperoni
1 x Spicy Sausage
1 x After Bake - Pesto
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 28, 2018, 12:10:04 PM

Ranch dressing should be outlawed.


Affirmative.

Or at the very least, they ought to restrict its use to people who live on ranches.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 28, 2018, 12:24:15 PM
Affirmative.

Or at the very least, they ought to restrict its use to people who live on ranches.

The Turkey, BACON, Ranch sandwich at Arby's is pretty darned good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on June 28, 2018, 01:27:51 PM
EBF and a zaffiros salad..mmmmm

From your lips to God's ears
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 28, 2018, 05:00:57 PM
The Turkey, BACON, Ranch sandwich at Arby's is pretty darned good.

Be honest with me, RC: how do you feel about bacon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 28, 2018, 05:16:10 PM
Thoughts on dipping a slice of pizza in Ranch dressing?

Pretty much all foods are actually just ranch delivery systems. Pizza happens to be the best ranch delivery system.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 28, 2018, 05:44:00 PM
Be honest with me, RC: how do you feel about bacon?

It's ok.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 28, 2018, 05:55:00 PM
Pretty much all foods are actually just ranch delivery systems.


Sounds like my daughter's view on ketchup when she was younger.


Speaking of which: ketchup or catsup. (Hint: the correct answer starts with a "k.")
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 28, 2018, 09:08:29 PM

Sounds like my daughter's view on ketchup when she was younger.


Speaking of which: ketchup or catsup. (Hint: the correct answer starts with a "k.")

Ketchup is the most overrated condiment of all time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 28, 2018, 09:33:10 PM
Ketchup is the most overrated condiment of all time.

You clearly are forgetting mayonnaise....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 28, 2018, 11:33:45 PM
Ketchup is the most overrated condiment of all time.
Unless you are having a hamburger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on June 29, 2018, 12:10:23 AM
My last order at Pieology:

1 x Create Your Own Pie   (1 x $8.45)   =   $8.45
1 x House Made Original
1 x Olive Oil
1 x Pesto
1 x Mozzarella
1 x Parmesan
1 x Fresh Basil
1 x Green Peppers
1 x Pineapple
1 x Red Onion
1 x Roasted Red Pepper
1 x Canadian Bacon
1 x Pepperoni
1 x Spicy Sausage
1 x After Bake - Pesto
I gotta say i really appreciate the love for pesto from you and RS.  I like a good home made red sauce, but a crap pesto is better than a really good red sauce every time.

I don't think we're giving pine nuts enough respect.  A pesto, pancetta, cremini, pine nut pizza with parmesan, mozzarella and a over easy egg (cremini sautéed in the pancetta fat) is the money shot.  unfortunately i now sub chicken thigh in for the pancetta but it's still a worthwhile pie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 29, 2018, 12:29:56 AM

Sounds like my daughter's view on ketchup when she was younger.


Speaking of which: ketchup or catsup. (Hint: the correct answer starts with a "k.")

catsup is anti-american (so I guess a lot of  you mofos in the stuperbar like catsup, aina?)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 29, 2018, 07:33:35 AM
I don't even know what catsup is, sounds like something kitty would eat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 29, 2018, 07:45:16 AM
Forgot a favorite topping. Roasted garlic. Destroys your breath but so good
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 29, 2018, 07:47:28 AM
I don't even know what catsup is, sounds like something kitty would eat.

Heinz Ketchup
Hunt's Catsup

It's a branding thing. Though I don't why anyone would eat something called "catsup."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 29, 2018, 08:09:11 AM
Forgot a favorite topping. Roasted garlic. Destroys your breath but so good

Damn good stuff. We do it in aluminum foil on the grill.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 29, 2018, 08:25:16 AM
Probably need to discuss PopTart flavor rankings.

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/pop-tart-flavors-current-available-varieties-ranked
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 29, 2018, 09:10:16 AM
Probably need to discuss PopTart flavor rankings.

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/pop-tart-flavors-current-available-varieties-ranked


Now you're in my wheelhouse...

Strawberry is king. This doesn't change. Don't give me any of this blue raspberry bullcrap.

Then I take cherry followed by brown sugar cinnamon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 29, 2018, 09:31:36 AM
Now you're in my wheelhouse...

Strawberry is king. This doesn't change. Don't give me any of this blue raspberry bullcrap.

Then I take cherry followed by brown sugar cinnamon.

Frosted or unfrosted?

These things matter!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 29, 2018, 09:40:59 AM
Frosted or unfrosted?

These things matter!!!

Unfrosted doesn't exist to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 29, 2018, 10:12:15 AM
I hate pop tarts, TBH.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: KampusFoods on June 29, 2018, 10:18:52 AM
S'mores poptart the GOAT
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 29, 2018, 10:52:36 AM
S'mores poptart the GOAT

The only acceptable s'mores-flavored food is actual s'mores.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 29, 2018, 11:33:49 AM
In the finest Wisconsin tradition of maximizing dairy product usage, after toasting a brown sugar cinnamon Poptart, we would slather them with butter.

Gah, I now "shutter" at the thought, to use a NewChicos term.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 29, 2018, 11:36:11 AM
Probably need to discuss PopTart flavor rankings.

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/pop-tart-flavors-current-available-varieties-ranked
Never been into Pop Tarts, now chocolate chip cookies you got me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 29, 2018, 11:39:58 AM
R der grain-free, gluten-free Pop Tarts, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 29, 2018, 01:20:03 PM
S’mores would be fine if they just made them without the damn marshmallows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 29, 2018, 02:20:32 PM
Bacon infused Poptarts.  New breakfast item at Arby’s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 29, 2018, 02:36:52 PM
The only acceptable s'mores-flavored food is actual s'mores.

I'm generally inclined to agree with you on this...however...I did see a s'more made with a churro once, instead of a graham cracker.  I'd certainly be willing to give that a try.

Also, a little peanut butter on a s'more is awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 29, 2018, 02:56:47 PM
R der grain-free, gluten-free Pop Tarts, hey?

So how does the whole grain-free thing work when you go out for a steak, doc? Ya gotta make sure the cows ate a strict grain-free diet? Otherwise, ain't ya just eatin' processed grains?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on June 29, 2018, 03:15:42 PM
Bacon infused Poptarts.  New breakfast item at Arby’s

I'm afraid to google this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 29, 2018, 04:04:50 PM
I'm afraid to google this.

Yeah, I’m having an increasingly hard time distinguishing real rumors from jokes. I think it all started with the “reality” TV craze. I was sure it was a joke when I first heard. Who on earth would watch a buncha regular people just living in a house, or going on a date, or going to a seance, or whatever. And I kinda  still believe that everyone but me is continuing to pretend it really is a thing, hoping that someday I’ll watch an episode and y’all will get a good laugh.

I’m onto you guys!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 29, 2018, 04:20:33 PM
So how does the whole grain-free thing work when you go out for a steak, doc? Ya gotta make sure the cows ate a strict grain-free diet? Otherwise, ain't ya just eatin' processed grains?



Eye'm inta grass-fed two, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 29, 2018, 05:12:26 PM
Forgot a favorite topping. Roasted garlic. Destroys your breath but so good

Should've been in Milwaukee last weekend. Garlic Fest at Braise was awesome.

http://www.braiselocalfood.com/garlic-fest/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 29, 2018, 06:58:36 PM
Yeah, I’m having an increasingly hard time distinguishing real rumors from jokes. I think it all started with the “reality” TV craze. I was sure it was a joke when I first heard. Who on earth would watch a buncha regular people just living in a house, or going on a date, or going to a seance, or whatever. And I kinda  still believe that everyone but me is continuing to pretend it really is a thing, hoping that someday I’ll watch an episode and y’all will get a good laugh.

I’m onto you guys!
You're FIRED!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on June 29, 2018, 07:13:01 PM
Frosted or unfrosted?
Wait, there is actually someone who buys unfrosted Poptarts? On purpose? That has all of the the appeal of pizza without sauce or cheese.

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon for me. I would eat the unfrosted edges then take a drink first so I could cleanse my palette before partaking in the main course of the mouthwatering frosted center
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 29, 2018, 09:01:01 PM
Wait, there is actually someone who buys unfrosted Poptarts? On purpose? That has all of the the appeal of pizza without sauce or cheese.

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon for me. I would eat the unfrosted edges then take a drink first so I could cleanse my palette before partaking in the main course of the mouthwatering frosted center

This guy Poptarts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 29, 2018, 09:18:27 PM
I'm generally inclined to agree with you on this...however...I did see a s'more made with a churro once, instead of a graham cracker.  I'd certainly be willing to give that a try.

Also, a little peanut butter on a s'more is awesome.

It's still a s'more.  This, on the other hand, is not:

(https://product-images.ibotta.com/offer/0NIGPBe2iHPtdNn45oGxQw-normal.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 29, 2018, 09:28:08 PM
It's still a s'more.  This, on the other hand, is not:

(https://product-images.ibotta.com/offer/0NIGPBe2iHPtdNn45oGxQw-normal.png)

That’s an abomination.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 29, 2018, 09:45:49 PM
Smores bars may be my favorite desert of all time. Right up there with cheesecake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 29, 2018, 11:40:48 PM
1.  Yes, s'mores with peanut butter rock!  A Reese's PB cup substitutes nicely for the chocolate bar.

2.  But Cheesecake>S'mores

3.  Someone nailed the Pop Tarts hierarchy.  Strawberry, Cherry, Brown Sugar in that order.  Of course, frosting is a must.

4.  Sauce-less pizza can be awesome with the right ingredients.  Prosciutto, pear, and gorgonzola cheese has enough flavor that sauce is unnecessary.  Just need to lightly brush the crust with olive oil.

5.  Red sauce, white sauce, pesto, no sauce...I enjoy all varieties.  But my go to sauce for homemade pizza is hummus.  The Aldi variety pack...plain, garlic, roasted red pepper, and jalapeno cilantro...gives great variety to pair with a number of ingredients to create yummy flavor combinations.

6.  Now let's take it one step further and talk crust.  My go to crust is naan.  The Aldi Specially Selected naan to be specific.  Available in both plain and garlic.  It cooks up just the right amount of crispy on the outside, yet chewy on the inside.

Yes, I am aware that I've completely bastardized pizza with my naan crust and hummus sauce.  But the results have been oh so tasty!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 30, 2018, 12:29:43 AM
1.  Yes, s'mores with peanut butter rock!  A Reese's PB cup substitutes nicely for the chocolate bar.

2.  But Cheesecake>S'mores

3.  Someone nailed the Pop Tarts hierarchy.  Strawberry, Cherry, Brown Sugar in that order.  Of course, frosting is a must.

4.  Sauce-less pizza can be awesome with the right ingredients.  Prosciutto, pear, and gorgonzola cheese has enough flavor that sauce is unnecessary.  Just need to lightly brush the crust with olive oil.

5.  Red sauce, white sauce, pesto, no sauce...I enjoy all varieties.  But my go to sauce for homemade pizza is hummus.  The Aldi variety pack...plain, garlic, roasted red pepper, and jalapeno cilantro...gives great variety to pair with a number of ingredients to create yummy flavor combinations.

6.  Now let's take it one step further and talk crust.  My go to crust is naan.  The Aldi Specially Selected naan to be specific.  Available in both plain and garlic.  It cooks up just the right amount of crispy on the outside, yet chewy on the inside.

Yes, I am aware that I've completely bastardized pizza with my naan crust and hummus sauce.  But the results have been oh so tasty!

So, you working for Aldi or what?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 30, 2018, 06:18:21 AM
I wonder if he's Freeway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 30, 2018, 07:32:38 AM
I wonder if he's Freeway.

Hmmmm.... Doubtful. I don't think Freeway can create a list that long without mentioning the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 30, 2018, 01:17:19 PM
Aldi is for poor people only.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on June 30, 2018, 04:01:27 PM
So, you working for Aldi or what?

I do not work at Aldi nor was I compensated by Aldi in any way.

I wonder if he's Freeway.

No.  I doubt Freeway's Zack Morris cellphone has internet capabilities.

Aldi is for poor people only.

Your loss.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 30, 2018, 04:16:51 PM

No.  I doubt Freeway's Zack Morris cellphone has internet capabilities.


Highly recommend watching the "Zack Morris is trash" series on YouTube.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2018, 04:22:54 PM
I've only been to Aldi's once. The meat and produce looked awful, and some of the canned goods we bought were expired.

I get that most chains have "nicer" stores and "not as nice" stores...but any chain that would let that store bear its name isn't worth my time. And it wasn't old or in a terrible neighborhood.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 30, 2018, 09:22:03 PM
Highly recommend watching the "Zack Morris is trash" series on YouTube.

One of the better web series currently out there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 01, 2018, 03:51:44 PM
Saw the Eagles last night.

Should have been billed as Joe Walsh as the headliner. He was simply outstanding. Guitar play and vocals were stunning.

Funk Number 49 was moving. Not bad for a guy with three brain cells left. I can only attribute his conciousness to him eating Sonoran salsa.  That stuff has the potential to cure cancer, bring about world peace, and restore life to aging psychedelic guitarists.

This post is approved by the Scoop Underboard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 01, 2018, 03:58:30 PM
Saw the Eagles last night.

Should have been billed as Joe Walsh as the headliner. He was simply outstanding. Guitar play and vocals were stunning.

Funk Number 49 was moving. Not bad for a guy with three brain cells left. I can only attribute his conciousness to him eating Sonoran salsa.  That stuff has the potential to cure cancer, bring about world peace, and restore life to aging psychedelic guitarists.

This post is approved by the Scoop Underboard.

Not all of the underboard.

Don't drink and text.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 01, 2018, 03:58:43 PM
Howuz Don Henley, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 01, 2018, 04:26:24 PM
Not all of the underboard.

Don't drink and text.

^ Funsucker.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 01, 2018, 04:29:12 PM
Howuz Don Henley, hey?

They were all great.  Vince Gil on lead. Glen's son, Deacon Frey opened with Take it Easy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on July 01, 2018, 05:35:03 PM
They were all great.  Vince Gil on lead. Glen's son, Deacon Frey opened with Take it Easy.

Walsh was on the habanero!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2018, 05:40:09 PM
My Maserati does 185. I lost my license, now I don't drive....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 01, 2018, 05:48:41 PM
My Maserati does 185. I lost my license, now I don't drive....
Joe Walsh = great
Eagles = over rated

Hope some of y'all are catching Spoon tonight in Milwaukee.  Saw them Friday night here and, per usual, they killed it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 01, 2018, 05:51:05 PM
Joe Walsh = great
Eagles = over rated

Hope some of y'all are catching Spoon tonight in Milwaukee.  Saw them Friday night here and, per usual, they killed it

Pre-Walsh Eagles were great.  And I really like Walsh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on July 01, 2018, 06:17:29 PM
Saw Joe Walsh last year, he opened for Tom Petty at one of his last concerts.  Told the story about how he sang Life’s been good to me in a karaoke bar once, and a patron told him nobody could sing that song but Joe Walsh, and he wasn’t even close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 01, 2018, 07:07:50 PM
Question .. when two people say the same thing at the same time and the jinx protocol begins .. Person 1 says JINX and counts to 10.    What can Person 2 do during that count to stop the jinx before forever being doomed to silence / having someone call out their name?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2018, 07:39:43 PM
Question .. when two people say the same thing at the same time and the jinx protocol begins .. Person 1 says JINX and counts to 10.    What can Person 2 do during that count to stop the jinx before forever being doomed to silence / having someone call out their name?

Stick a Red Delicious in Person 1's mouth while counting to 10.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 02, 2018, 09:32:23 AM
Question .. when two people say the same thing at the same time and the jinx protocol begins .. Person 1 says JINX and counts to 10.    What can Person 2 do during that count to stop the jinx before forever being doomed to silence / having someone call out their name?

Invoke the JINX immunity articles... which is essentially an affirmed commitment to acting as though you're more than 10 years old for perpetuity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on July 03, 2018, 10:46:31 AM
They were all great.  Vince Gil on lead. Glen's son, Deacon Frey opened with Take it Easy.

Gil replaced Craig Lee Fuller as lead of Pure Prairie League. Changed the whole vibe and not for the better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on July 03, 2018, 10:52:40 AM
Saw Joe Walsh last year, he opened for Tom Petty at one of his last concerts.  Told the story about how he sang Life’s been good to me in a karaoke bar once, and a patron told him nobody could sing that song but Joe Walsh, and he wasn’t even close.


A group of Iron Claws were drinking in a Tokyo bar when we ran into Walsh. He had no idea there was an aircraft carrier homeported at Tokyo Bay. He took the train down the next day to Yokosuka where we met him at the Main Gate and showed him around the Midway. He was like a kid in a candy shop. Just a regular dude who is fascinated by cool sh1t like aircraft carriers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on July 03, 2018, 10:54:01 AM
My Maserati does 185. I lost my license, now I don't drive....

A colleague has a Maserati. The interior is beautifully appointed but what an unreliable piece of sh1t.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 03, 2018, 11:29:29 AM

A group of Iron Claws were drinking in a Tokyo bar when we ran into Walsh. He had no idea there was an aircraft carrier homeported at Tokyo Bay. He took the train down the next day to Yokosuka where we met him at the Main Gate and showed him around the Midway. He was like a kid in a candy shop. Just a regular dude who is fascinated by cool sh1t like aircraft carriers.

Sounds a lot like me when I visited the Midway in San Diego a couple years ago.  Wife and kids were begging to leave, and I was still wandering all over the place.  Good thing I had the car keys.

BTW - Who are/were the Iron Claws?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 03, 2018, 11:50:40 AM

A group of Iron Claws were drinking in a Tokyo bar when we ran into Walsh. He had no idea there was an aircraft carrier homeported at Tokyo Bay. He took the train down the next day to Yokosuka where we met him at the Main Gate and showed him around the Midway. He was like a kid in a candy shop. Just a regular dude who is fascinated by cool sh1t like aircraft carriers.


He wouldn't unless this was after 1994, he was so unnatural carnal knowledgeed up and out of his mind until then.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 03, 2018, 11:52:30 AM
I saw Joe Walsh open for Bob Seger at the United Center about 5 years ago. Still one of the best non Grateful Dead related concerts I’ve been to. They both killed it

Saw Seger again this past September and the guy still rocks. Now that he’s had his back surgery hopefully he’s got a few more tours left in him.

Which reminds me, I saw Paul Simon on his farewell tour about a month ago at DTE outside Detroit. He sounded amazing, it’s a shame that he’s hanging em up
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 03, 2018, 12:48:54 PM
Thoughts on Dennis Quaid and the Sharks?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 03, 2018, 02:08:53 PM
The Midway is for midgets. Needed traction after touring it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 03, 2018, 02:42:43 PM
The Midway is for midgets. Needed traction after touring it.

I'm only 6'2" and I bumped my head three times and stubbed my toe once.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 03, 2018, 03:11:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_qHU_6Ofc0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 03, 2018, 03:40:22 PM
Gonna try to get last minute super-cheap tix to Paramore at the home of the Minneapolis Lakers - The Armory - on Thursday. Great music venue! (Converted for Super Bowl concerts)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 03, 2018, 05:40:09 PM
Gonna try to get last minute super-cheap tix to Paramore at the home of the Minneapolis Lakers - The Armory - on Thursday. Great music venue! (Converted for Super Bowl concerts)

Hayley Williams puts on one hell of a show. Saw them at Summerfest years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 03, 2018, 07:18:26 PM
Hayley Williams puts on one hell of a show. Saw them at Summerfest years ago.

I luv her. Went to see them at the MN State Fair about 10 years ago.

Fortunately, the venue is only a few blocks from my place. Going to wait it out on the Gametime app for - hopefully - an incredible price (aiming for less than $10!!!).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 03, 2018, 09:51:20 PM
I luv her. Went to see them at the MN State Fair about 10 years ago.

Fortunately, the venue is only a few blocks from my place. Going to wait it out on the Gametime app for - hopefully - an incredible price (aiming for less than $10!!!).
I feel like we are the only two +50yr olds who've accepted the next iteration of rock as legit. 

My apologies to anyone i've slighted by this (Tower?) but most of the elder classes seem to hang on to the 60's and 70's.  I love that music but saw it in the 80's and 90's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 04, 2018, 03:58:48 PM
Anyone tried Arby’s Meat Mountain?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 04, 2018, 09:31:35 PM
Anyone tried Arby’s Meat Mountain?

  if that's a real pic of someone's samich-holy cow, pig and poultry batman!!  but if ya ever noticed, the billboard pics, commercials, etc always show this beautifully layered thick monstrosity only stormy could get her mouth around.  then ya open your bag in the car and ya see this 2 slices of meat folded into a finger print smashed up, lopsided, in a  wtf  greasy package and go WHERE'S DA MEAT!

if it looks like that, i'm gonna be poopin arby's for a couple of days :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2018, 09:32:43 PM
So does anyone else think it's odd that we celebrate American independence on July 4 instead of September 3 (official end of Revolutionary War) or September 17 (adoption of the Constitution)?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on July 04, 2018, 10:00:54 PM
Sounds a lot like me when I visited the Midway in San Diego a couple years ago.  Wife and kids were begging to leave, and I was still wandering all over the place.  Good thing I had the car keys.

BTW - Who are/were the Iron Claws?

I did a Pilot Exchange tour flying Prowlers with VAQ 136. The 136 squadron tactical call sign is Iron Claw.

(http://www.vaq136.com/vaq136patches/patch-051b.jpg)

The mission of VAQ squadrons is SEAD - Suppression of enemy air defenses. It is an essential mission for strike operations but is an incredibly crazy way to make a living. Then, after jousting with SAMs and AAA, you have to go back to the boat and grab an OK Three Wire before you can call it Miller Time.

The finest articulation of the SEAD mission was expressed by one of my favorite writers, Tom Wolfe. Wolfe's short story, Jousting with Sam and Charlie details life in a fighter squadron tasked with taking out bad guy SAM sites.

I need to get down to San Diego and do the tour. I spent two years aboard the Midway Maru. I have nothing but great memories.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 04, 2018, 10:17:58 PM
Anyone tried Arby’s Meat Mountain?
that looks like dog food.  on the plus side, we'll always have this...
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/1014574961778978817 (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/1014574961778978817)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 04, 2018, 10:22:45 PM
  if that's a real pic of someone's samich-holy cow, pig and poultry batman!!  but if ya ever noticed, the billboard pics, commercials, etc always show this beautifully layered thick monstrosity only stormy could get her mouth around.  then ya open your bag in the car and ya see this 2 slices of meat folded into a finger print smashed up, lopsided, in a  wtf  greasy package and go WHERE'S DA MEAT!

if it looks like that, i'm gonna be poopin arby's for a couple of days :-[
More pics
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 04, 2018, 10:29:42 PM
KFC’s Double Down sandwich was incredible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 04, 2018, 11:07:23 PM
So does anyone else think it's odd that we celebrate American independence on July 4 instead of September 3 (official end of Revolutionary War) or September 17 (adoption of the Constitution)?

No.  As the ones declaring independence, the start of the war matters more to us than the end.  The end matters more to Britain.

As for the US Constitution, why would we celebrate that?  Are we just ignoring the Articles of Confederation ever existed?

Now if you're talking about July 2, then you might have a point.  That day marks the original vote to declare independence.  The Declaration of Independence was then signed July 4.

But July 4 was the day eventually picked to be the official holiday.  So that is why we celebrate the 4th and not July 2.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2018, 11:19:02 PM
No.  As the ones declaring independence, the start of the war matters more to us than the end.  The end matters more to Britain.

As for the US Constitution, why would we celebrate that?  Are we just ignoring the Articles of Confederation ever existed?

Now if you're talking about July 2, then you might have a point.  That day marks the original vote to declare independence.  The Declaration of Independence was then signed July 4.

But July 4 was the day eventually picked to be the official holiday.  So that is why we celebrate the 4th and not July 2.

I understand the date. Still, I think it’s kinda odd that we celebrate the day we formally said “hey, we’re gonna fight you guys” instead of the day we actually won.

And your comment about the Articles of Confederation instead of the Constitution is valid. Again, a date when we arguably  became a nation.

Anyhow lots of interesting options....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 05, 2018, 07:26:15 AM
Jesus wasn't born on December 25, either.  They chose from an abundance of significant days.  Now it is just tradition.  But it is good you actually have studied enough to recognize the disparity and care.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 05, 2018, 07:38:34 AM
I understand the date. Still, I think it’s kinda odd that we celebrate the day we formally said “hey, we’re gonna fight you guys” instead of the day we actually won.

And your comment about the Articles of Confederation instead of the Constitution is valid. Again, a date when we arguably  became a nation.

Anyhow lots of interesting options....

It's a matter of perspective.  The colonies declared independence on July 4, 1776.  In their mind, they were an independent nation from that point forward.  To celebrate the end of the war would mean they were in fact still colonies the entire time of the  war, which then undermines the entire premise that the colonies had a right to declare independence at all.

Britain views the entire issue from a different perspective.  They see it as a civil war with the colonies.  But celebrating independence based on Britain's perspective of the civil war ending seems odd to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2018, 07:59:30 AM
It's a matter of perspective.  The colonies declared independence on July 4, 1776.  In their mind, they were an independent nation from that point forward.  To celebrate the end of the war would mean they were in fact still colonies the entire time of the  war, which then undermines the entire premise that the colonies had a right to declare independence at all.

Britain views the entire issue from a different perspective.  They see it as a civil war with the colonies.  But celebrating independence based on Britain's perspective of the civil war ending seems odd to me.

Fair enough.

To use a sports analogy, I guess I view it as a difference between scheduling a big game and actually winning it.

Anyhow, there’s still the July 2 vs July 4 question....

My point - as nicely illustrated by tower’s Christmas example - is that the actual dates are often open to discussion.

Now, back to Arby’s, apples and other critical topics of the day....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 05, 2018, 08:05:56 AM
I understand the date. Still, I think it’s kinda odd that we celebrate the day we formally said “hey, we’re gonna fight you guys” instead of the day we actually won.

And your comment about the Articles of Confederation instead of the Constitution is valid. Again, a date when we arguably  became a nation.

Anyhow lots of interesting options....


The Declaration of Independence doesn’t say “we are going to fight you.”  It says “we are no longer part of you.”

Regardless the Revolutionary War started over a year earlier anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2018, 08:18:09 AM

The Declaration of Independence doesn’t say “we are going to fight you.”  It says “we are no longer part of you.”

Regardless the Revolutionary War started over a year earlier anyway.

You’re right - I guess I was being flippant there. Still, there was serious debate in 1776 - and over the next few years - about whether that declaration was going to matter in the end.

It’s also interesting that it wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until 1941, so the formal decision was made over 150 years later. I wonder how people viewed it around 1785 or 1790....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 05, 2018, 08:24:39 AM
You’re right - I guess I was being flippant there. Still, there was serious debate in 1776 - and over the next few years - about whether that declaration was going to matter in the end.

It’s also interesting that it wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until 1941, so the formal decision was made over 150 years later. I wonder how people viewed it around 1785 or 1790....


There were July 4 celebrations in the States long before it was a federal holiday. As early as the 1780s. It was made a state holiday in Massachusetts sometime during that time frame.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 05, 2018, 11:33:43 AM

There were July 4 celebrations in the States long before it was a federal holiday. As early as the 1780s. It was made a state holiday in Massachusetts sometime during that time frame.

Massachusetts will make up a holiday for anything, though.

That said, Casimir Polaski day was awesome as a kid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 05, 2018, 11:43:32 AM
Karl Malone owns an Arbys.
http://www.grunge.com/116059/ex-professional-sports-stars-now-work-regular-jobs/sl/karl-not-literally-a-mailman-but-maybe-one-day-malone
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 05, 2018, 11:53:06 AM
I always loved having the feast of the immaculate conception off every fall at MU. Still have no idea what that was about.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2018, 01:06:47 PM
I always loved having the feast of the immaculate conception off every fall at MU. Still have no idea what that was about.

I always thought it was the feast of the immaculate reception. Now I guess I have no idea either....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 05, 2018, 01:37:04 PM
A few sandwiches ago, I was thinking of cutting off the crusts, but thought that was pretty juvenile.

So I cut off just two of the four crusts. 

It's really improved my sandwich enjoyment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2018, 04:10:29 PM
A few sandwiches ago, I was thinking of cutting off the crusts, but thought that was pretty juvenile.

So I cut off just two of the four crusts. 

It's really improved my sandwich enjoyment.

But if you could improve your sandwich enjoyment even more by cutting off the other two crusts, does it matter.

Oh, wait - it just occurred to me that as a Scoop mod, you have a certain reputation to uphold.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 05, 2018, 04:28:23 PM
A few sandwiches ago, I was thinking of cutting off the crusts, but thought that was pretty juvenile.

So I cut off just two of the four crusts. 

It's really improved my sandwich enjoyment.

FIFY

(https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/jms-s3-cx-rel-p-pmc4/assets/smuckers/images/product-categories/uncrustables-group-new.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 05, 2018, 06:01:14 PM
FIFY

(https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/jms-s3-cx-rel-p-pmc4/assets/smuckers/images/product-categories/uncrustables-group-new.png)

Isn't the edge on an uncrustable technically a crust though?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2018, 08:16:04 PM
Isn't the edge on an uncrustable technically a crust though?

Looks like it to me. If it was truly crustless, you’d see the filling running out the sides.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 05, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Looks like it to me. If it was truly crustless, you’d see the filling running out the sides.

It's an edge, not a crust.

Filling will run out of a sandwich if you cut the crusts off.  Or even if you don't.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 05, 2018, 08:41:18 PM
A few sandwiches ago, I was thinking of cutting off the crusts, but thought that was pretty juvenile.

So I cut off just two of the four crusts. 

It's really improved my sandwich enjoyment.

Arby's onion rolls don't have crusts. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 05, 2018, 08:45:57 PM
Arby's onion rolls don't have crusts. 


Isnt the outside of a roll just one continuous crust?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2018, 08:00:17 AM
It's an edge, not a crust.

Filling will run out of a sandwich if you cut the crusts off.  Or even if you don't.

FWIW, most dictionary definitions of “crust” include pastry or pie-type shells.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 06, 2018, 08:14:33 AM
Isn't the edge on an uncrustable technically a crust though?

I don't think so.  They obviously use an industrial strength one of these (http://www.viewpoints.com/Pampered-Chef-Cut-N-Seal-reviews), which does, in fact, cut off the crusts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 06, 2018, 09:16:44 AM
FWIW, most dictionary definitions of “crust” include pastry or pie-type shells.
out of curiosity, how many dictionaries were involved in this research?
*pictures Goooo in a library, leather chair, with a pipe*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 06, 2018, 09:17:49 AM

Anyhow, there’s still the July 2 vs July 4 question....


No, there isn't any question at all.  You celebrate action, not a vote to take the action.

Look at it this way... the beginning of a President's term is recognized as Inauguration Day, not Election Day.  If the President-Elect dies between ED and ID, their legacy will forever be as a President-Elect, not a President.

If the signors took the vote but never signed the Declaration of Independence, what the hell would there be to celebrate?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 06, 2018, 09:22:17 AM
No, there isn't any question at all.  You celebrate action, not a vote to take the action.

Look at it this way... the beginning of a President's term is recognized as Inauguration Day, not Election Day.  If the President-Elect dies between ED and ID, their legacy will forever be as a President-Elect, not a President.

No love for ECD?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2018, 09:47:39 AM
But if you could improve your sandwich enjoyment even more by cutting off the other two crusts, does it matter.

Oh, wait - it just occurred to me that as a Scoop mod, you have a certain reputation to uphold.

Cutting only two crusts lets me feel slightly less unsophisticated.  Then it's like a pizza crust, something you hold on to, maybe eat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2018, 12:48:20 PM
No, there isn't any question at all.  You celebrate action, not a vote to take the action.

Look at it this way... the beginning of a President's term is recognized as Inauguration Day, not Election Day.  If the President-Elect dies between ED and ID, their legacy will forever be as a President-Elect, not a President.

If the signors took the vote but never signed the Declaration of Independence, what the hell would there be to celebrate?

Which brings us back to my original point: If the signers signed the declaration but we didn’t go on to win the war and form an independent nation, what the hell would there be to celebrate?

You seem to be making an argument for the date of the Paris peace treaty, or perhaps the date that the Articles of Confederation or Constitution were adopted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 06, 2018, 12:55:56 PM
Which brings us back to my original point: If the signers signed the declaration but we didn’t go on to win the war and form an independent nation, what the hell would there be to celebrate?

We’d be celebrating the defeat of a rebellion while enjoying membership in the Commonwealth. If our ancestors would have even bothered to emigrate to a British territory in the first place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2018, 05:22:01 PM
We’d be celebrating the defeat of a rebellion while enjoying membership in the Commonwealth. If our ancestors would have even bothered to emigrate to a British territory in the first place.

Which raises another interesting question: has anyone here done any ancestry research and have ancestors who were here before the revolution?

It’s pretty mind blowing how quickly the numbers of direct ancestors you have when you go back a bit. Two biological parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents and so on. By the time you get to your great x 5 grandparents, you have 128 of them!

Anyhow I tracked a couple of mine back to the 1600s and 1700s in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, and have two direct grandparents who served in the Connecticut Militia during the Revoutionary War. My daughter is even thinking of applying for membership in DAR.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 06, 2018, 05:26:12 PM
Which raises another interesting question: has anyone here done any ancestry research and have ancestors who were here before the revolution?

It’s pretty mind blowing how quickly the numbers of direct ancestors you have when you go back a bit. Two biological parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents and so on. By the time you get to your great x 5 grandparents, you have 128 of them!

Anyhow I tracked a couple of mine back to the 1600s and 1700s in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, and have two direct grandparents who served in the Connecticut Militia during the Revoutionary War. My daughter is even thinking of applying for membership in DAR.

Every single one of my great grandparents, and one of my grandparents, was born in what was basically Germany. I don’t believe I had a single ancestor here prior to 1880.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 06, 2018, 05:56:41 PM
Every single one of my great grandparents, and one of my grandparents, was born in what was basically Germany. I don’t believe I had a single ancestor here prior to 1880.

Genealogy is fascinating stuff.

If you go to my moms side I'm technically (sorta) first generation American.

But on my dads side, They've been in Chicago for at least 5 generations, may have been one of the first settlers in the city.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on July 06, 2018, 11:10:53 PM
I am a direct descendant of Miles Standish from the Mayflower. And that was also a favorite sandwich at Suburbia on campus!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 07, 2018, 07:26:14 AM
Which raises another interesting question: has anyone here done any ancestry research and have ancestors who were here before the revolution?

It’s pretty mind blowing how quickly the numbers of direct ancestors you have when you go back a bit. Two biological parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents and so on. By the time you get to your great x 5 grandparents, you have 128 of them!

Anyhow I tracked a couple of mine back to the 1600s and 1700s in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, and have two direct grandparents who served in the Connecticut Militia during the Revoutionary War. My daughter is even thinking of applying for membership in DAR.

My French-Canadian ancestry has the relatives in Quebec in 1635 as part of the Percheron Immigration, the first sustained Immigration to French Canada.
It's the French equivalent to the Mayflower.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on July 07, 2018, 07:48:15 AM
I have done Ancestry.com twice. Absolutely fascinating to me. The last time one branch kept telling me there was a record of this person's parents and the parent's parents.  I kept hitting accept, accept, accept, I believe about 15 times.  I was thinking it was cool to see all these names of people in England. Several "Sirs" and "Lady's". It ended at some guy named "Henry VIII Tudor". I lost confidence in the validity of the branch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 07, 2018, 08:02:26 AM
Mom is from Ireland. Dad's grandfather is from Italy and his other three grandparents are from Ireland. So it's pretty boring to me.

That being said the house my mom grew up in has been in our family for at least 5 generations (well the land as the original spot is basically stone ruins now) so that's sortve cool.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 07, 2018, 08:12:13 AM
My mom is an amateur genealogist and has found a lot of interesting stuff about her family.

She found one of our ancestors on a census registry that showed he was in a Virginia jail at the time.  She also discovered a previous marriage and kids that no one knew about for a relatively recent ancestor.

She is part of an internet-based group that helps people find ancestor's graves and takes pictures of them. My folks live in Franklin, TN, so you can imagine, there are a lot of people looking for Civil War-era relatives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 07, 2018, 08:19:54 AM
My wife and I went to Ireland 20 years ago .. I had previously done some family tree research.   Every rinky dink village in Ireland has a "Heritage Center" .. so I went to one in Sligo.   Their research fee is around $30, so I paid that and came back a few hours later. 

Sir, we found baptismal records for your family, that'll be $30 more.  That was worth it, had 5-6 more great uncles and aunts.  Oh, sir, we found a land deed, you can see it for another $30.   Ahh, I see the game here.

I put my tree on Ancestry.com .. a month later, I get an email from a 71 year old gal from Yazoo, Mississippi.  She's connected by that Sligo grandparent .. we're distant cousins.  She sends me her tree with 800 people in it.  Score.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 07, 2018, 10:18:26 AM
Turns out Sultan & John McAdams are second cousins!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 07, 2018, 10:38:03 AM
Hard day at the office today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 07, 2018, 02:35:14 PM
Turns out Sultan & John McAdams are second cousins!

shouldn't this be in the dooms day thread? ;D better be metal detectors at that family reunion, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2018, 03:14:28 PM
My mom is an amateur genealogist and has found a lot of interesting stuff about her family.


Very cool! Do you know which service(s) she uses and recommends? I started by using the free FamilySearch site, then I got a six-month subscription to  Ancestry a couple of weeks ago because I was hitting some dead ends.

Any recommendations are appreciated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 07, 2018, 03:21:34 PM
Very cool! Do you know which service(s) she uses and recommends? I started by using the free FamilySearch site, then I got a six-month subscription to  Ancestry a couple of weeks ago because I was hitting some dead ends.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

She uses Ancestry, but she has also done things like traveled to towns that she has traced her family to and looked in their public records.  She was very bummed to find out that the jail my multiple great-grandfather was in burned down, so there are no remaining records as to why he was there.

You can also use findagrave.com to search for people by name.  In some places there are volunteers (like my mom) who will go and and take pictures of headstones for you and of nearby ones that may give you clues to work on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2018, 04:08:13 PM
She uses Ancestry, but she has also done things like traveled to towns that she has traced her family to and looked in their public records.  She was very bummed to find out that the jail my multiple great-grandfather was in burned down, so there are no remaining records as to why he was there.

You can also use findagrave.com to search for people by name.  In some places there are volunteers (like my mom) who will go and and take pictures of headstones for you and of nearby ones that may give you clues to work on.

Thanks again.

I may try the in-person method soon in Southwest Wisconsin (west of Dodgeville). My paternal grandparents were born there, and my grandfather’s ancestors appear to have been in the area for several generations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 07, 2018, 06:42:15 PM
Turns out Sultan & John McAdams are second cousins!



Cee, dis is watt happens wen cousins marry, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 07, 2018, 10:19:50 PM


Cee, dis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgbdYaR_KQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgbdYaR_KQ) is watt happens wen cousins marry, hey?
FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2018, 08:31:57 AM
Anyone have recommendations for the best BBQ in Kansas City?

My daughter may be moving there and we know virtually nothing other than reviews we’ve found online. Any firsthand suggestions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 09, 2018, 09:07:51 AM
Anyone have recommendations for the best BBQ in Kansas City?

My daughter may be moving there and we know virtually nothing other than reviews we’ve found online. Any firsthand suggestions?
I live in KC and people will tell you any number of joints as "without a doubt the best", here are my thoughts.... 
On the top end (i.e. nicer places):  Jack Stack - cheesy corn is a must and I suggest trying the lamb ribs (the one in the freight district is a better atmosphere than the one on the Plaza).  Q39 - all around very good, highly recommend
Middle/fast food: Gates - skip it.  Aurthor Bryants - solid KC offering on the cheap
Dives: Joe's KC - some people call it Oklahoma Joe's - HIGHLY recommend the Z Man.  it's run out of a gas station so don't plan on eating there.  BB's Lawnside - live music, buckets of iced beer, great atmosphere, great ribs, absolutely sh$tty part of town.  LC's Bar-B-Q - also in a crappy part of town, the ONLY time i've had it is because it is right on the way to Arrowhead so it's an easy tailgate.  Fantastic food, again pretty sketchy part of town.

Feel free to PM me if she needs any KC info re neighborhoods, local info, etc.  It's a great city.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 09, 2018, 10:01:41 AM
Which raises another interesting question: has anyone here done any ancestry research and have ancestors who were here before the revolution?

It’s pretty mind blowing how quickly the numbers of direct ancestors you have when you go back a bit. Two biological parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents and so on. By the time you get to your great x 5 grandparents, you have 128 of them!

Anyhow I tracked a couple of mine back to the 1600s and 1700s in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, and have two direct grandparents who served in the Connecticut Militia during the Revoutionary War. My daughter is even thinking of applying for membership in DAR.

My lineage is traced all the way back to mid-1600's.  Twelve generations in the US, seven generations in Wisconsin.

I once did the '23 And Me' thing... they sent me a letter back saying "For more accurate results, please don't allow more than five random people to spit in the tube."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 09, 2018, 11:52:37 AM
Which raises another interesting question: has anyone here done any ancestry research and have ancestors who were here before the revolution?

Interestingly (to me, anyway) I just heard from my brother yesterday that his wife had given him 23andMe for father's day.  He got his results back.  We've always known that my mother was German, so we weren't surprised that my brother showed about 43% German with another ~15% "Broadly Northwestern European."  That accounts for my mother (plus a little extra).

But my dad was adopted in the '30s, and we know very little about his background.  We knew his birth mother's name, but that's it.  The name was Italian sounding, so we have always made assumptions.  Turns out the assumptions were probably wrong.  My brother's results were about 23% British/Irish, 5% Iberian, 3.7% Italian, a trace of Scandinavian and some other "broadly" European categories.  So, not much Italian in there.

While this obviously isn't the type of ancestry research being discussed, it was very interesting to us.  We've never really had any genetic information from my Father's side, and what we got was surprising.  My father has done some research on his adopted family (the family that provides our name), and his great grandfather came from the Prague area in the mid 1800s, I believe.  I can't put my hands on the document my father prepared at this moment.  He's actually visited relatives when he was in the area (a cousin -- their great grandfathers were brothers).  My recollection is that my mother's German ancestors came to the US in that same generation (my great, great grandparents).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 09, 2018, 12:30:46 PM
I live in KC and people will tell you any number of joints as "without a doubt the best", here are my thoughts.... 
On the top end (i.e. nicer places):  Jack Stack - cheesy corn is a must and I suggest trying the lamb ribs (the one in the freight district is a better atmosphere than the one on the Plaza).  Q39 - all around very good, highly recommend
Middle/fast food: Gates - skip it.  Aurthor Bryants - solid KC offering on the cheap
Dives: Joe's KC - some people call it Oklahoma Joe's - HIGHLY recommend the Z Man.  it's run out of a gas station so don't plan on eating there.  BB's Lawnside - live music, buckets of iced beer, great atmosphere, great ribs, absolutely sh$tty part of town.  LC's Bar-B-Q - also in a crappy part of town, the ONLY time i've had it is because it is right on the way to Arrowhead so it's an easy tailgate.  Fantastic food, again pretty sketchy part of town.

Feel free to PM me if she needs any KC info re neighborhoods, local info, etc.  It's a great city.

Back in the day, Zarda was pretty good.

Agree on OK Joe's.  Limited seating, and fairly busy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on July 09, 2018, 12:39:37 PM
Anyone have recommendations for the best BBQ in Kansas City?

My daughter may be moving there and we know virtually nothing other than reviews we’ve found online. Any firsthand suggestions?

Was there in October.  Loved Q39. Jack Stack was also good, just not as good as Q39.  Both places were more than welcome to our kids (4 and 1 at the time), so props to them for that as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 09, 2018, 02:46:50 PM
Anyone ever reversed the direction on a PSC motor simply by swapping wires on the capacitor?

Condenser fan motor on my 3t Trane AC went out on 7/4.  Capacitor checked out on the cap meter, so I knew I was in the market for a 1/6HP, 825 RPM, CW (clockwise) motor.  Unfortunately, Buffalo Grove warehouse won't sell me parts unless I have EPA Cert (which I should probably get at some point because this is the third incident where I've called Trane and they still won't sell to me - tried giving them a business name, but I swear they must have my phone number on a Do Not Sell list).  However, I do have a business account through Grainger, so I checked their inventory, but the only match they had was a direct-ship from the supplier (1-2 weeks).  The hell if I was going to call the local HVAC ROA, but I wasn't going to try to tough out no A/C, so after eliminating the universal-HP "rescue" motors, the only thing Grainger had in stock anywhere in the Chicago/Milwaukee metros was a 1/6-825-CCW (counterclockwise) motor.  Determined to make this work, first thing Thursday I sauntered down to the Franklin Park, grabbed the motor, installed it (after a bit of genius fabrication to accommodate the non-standard mounting holes), and as hoped, reversing the poles on the motor caused the motor to spin in the opposite direction (which is the correct direction for my purposes).  AC has been back up and running without issue the last few days.

Nameplate on the motor neither says reversible nor irreversible.  I can't find anything definitive on the web saying that swapping poles is a permanent solution (no de-rating, no loss of efficiency).  When it came to reversing direction on a PSC motor, there was much more of a consensus on flipping the rotor as opposed to swapping the wires.

Where be the resident EE/EM Scoop geeks at?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 09, 2018, 04:31:39 PM
Vegas sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 09, 2018, 06:25:08 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 09, 2018, 06:32:11 PM
ND sucks

Case in point...

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/country-music-superstar-garth-brooks-set-to-perform-historic-concert-at-notre-dame-stadium/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2018, 09:29:46 PM
I live in KC and people will tell you any number of joints as "without a doubt the best", here are my thoughts.... 
On the top end (i.e. nicer places):  Jack Stack - cheesy corn is a must and I suggest trying the lamb ribs (the one in the freight district is a better atmosphere than the one on the Plaza).  Q39 - all around very good, highly recommend
Middle/fast food: Gates - skip it.  Aurthor Bryants - solid KC offering on the cheap
Dives: Joe's KC - some people call it Oklahoma Joe's - HIGHLY recommend the Z Man.  it's run out of a gas station so don't plan on eating there.  BB's Lawnside - live music, buckets of iced beer, great atmosphere, great ribs, absolutely sh$tty part of town.  LC's Bar-B-Q - also in a crappy part of town, the ONLY time i've had it is because it is right on the way to Arrowhead so it's an easy tailgate.  Fantastic food, again pretty sketchy part of town.

Feel free to PM me if she needs any KC info re neighborhoods, local info, etc.  It's a great city.

Thanks for the info and offer.

Turns out she is applying for an apartment right by Joe’s KC in Overland Park.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tedoop on July 10, 2018, 04:14:48 AM
Vegas sucks.

I agree with you
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 10, 2018, 07:45:08 AM
Thanks for the info and offer.

Turns out she is applying for an apartment right by Joe’s KC in Overland Park.
My Z Man recommendation is only for the original gas station location.  You take away 20 years of grease, smoke residue, and petroleum odor and it might not be the same taste.

If you are in the suburbs, as Real Chili said, add Zarda to your list.  I've never been but folks speak highly of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 10, 2018, 01:37:30 PM
Where be the resident EE/EM Scoop geeks at?

Well, if it actually started in the CW direction (without issue) then you're probably all good - without it blowing out early.

The CCW inventory label may have just been wrong.  If it's like this guy, it can run in either direction...
https://www.americanhvacparts.com/p-8932-16-hp-208230-volt-1-speed-825-rpm-condenser-fan-motor-universal-replacement-for-most-all-brands.aspx

Usually a label will be specific if it's not reversible.  And in fact, it would be easier to tell (via diagram) if you posted a pic of the label :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 10, 2018, 02:56:01 PM
Well, if it actually started in the CW direction (without issue) then you're probably all good - without it blowing out early.

The CCW inventory label may have just been wrong.  If it's like this guy, it can run in either direction...
https://www.americanhvacparts.com/p-8932-16-hp-208230-volt-1-speed-825-rpm-condenser-fan-motor-universal-replacement-for-most-all-brands.aspx

Usually a label will be specific if it's not reversible.  And in fact, it would be easier to tell (via diagram) if you posted a pic of the label :)

(https://taintedtats.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/c687aa7517cf01e65c009f6943c2b1e9/t/a/talk-nerdy-to-me-temporary-tattoo-tt0069.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on July 10, 2018, 05:33:07 PM
Anyone ever reversed the direction on a PSC motor simply by swapping wires on the capacitor?

Condenser fan motor on my 3t Trane AC went out on 7/4.  Capacitor checked out on the cap meter, so I knew I was in the market for a 1/6HP, 825 RPM, CW (clockwise) motor.  Unfortunately, Buffalo Grove warehouse won't sell me parts unless I have EPA Cert (which I should probably get at some point because this is the third incident where I've called Trane and they still won't sell to me - tried giving them a business name, but I swear they must have my phone number on a Do Not Sell list).  However, I do have a business account through Grainger, so I checked their inventory, but the only match they had was a direct-ship from the supplier (1-2 weeks).  The hell if I was going to call the local HVAC ROA, but I wasn't going to try to tough out no A/C, so after eliminating the universal-HP "rescue" motors, the only thing Grainger had in stock anywhere in the Chicago/Milwaukee metros was a 1/6-825-CCW (counterclockwise) motor.  Determined to make this work, first thing Thursday I sauntered down to the Franklin Park, grabbed the motor, installed it (after a bit of genius fabrication to accommodate the non-standard mounting holes), and as hoped, reversing the poles on the motor caused the motor to spin in the opposite direction (which is the correct direction for my purposes).  AC has been back up and running without issue the last few days.

Nameplate on the motor neither says reversible nor irreversible.  I can't find anything definitive on the web saying that swapping poles is a permanent solution (no de-rating, no loss of efficiency).  When it came to reversing direction on a PSC motor, there was much more of a consensus on flipping the rotor as opposed to swapping the wires.

Where be the resident EE/EM Scoop geeks at?

No idea what you just said here. I am impressed though and a little envious. I had many bad experiences as a child with DIY projects. I have to ask...did you check the Fetzer valve first?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 10, 2018, 06:01:15 PM
No idea what you just said here. I am impressed though and a little envious. I had many bad experiences as a child with DIY projects. I have to ask...did you check the Fetzer valve first?
It's possible that the fratastat is in disequilibrium.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 10, 2018, 06:14:13 PM
I'm going to have pancakes for dinner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 10, 2018, 07:36:45 PM
I just had Cafe Zupas for dinner. It's fine, but their ordering line drives me effin crazy. You have to order twice. First, so they know what to make you.. then, when they put together your order near the register. It's so stupid.

Many people have trouble remembering what all they ordered 2 minutes later. It's a mess. Son of a b.

PS - I dominated in AM basketball this morning. Drilled a 27 footer to end the final game. Now my knee hurts and I need new shoes. What should I get (high tops)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 10, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
I'm going to have pancakes for dinner.

i guess that hamburger thing didn't work out too well for them...or it did?  maybe ihop and arby's can work together and whoop up a roast beef n cheddar between 2 griddle cakes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 10, 2018, 07:42:03 PM
BeeJay, got just da kicks ta up yo game, hey?



Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 10, 2018, 08:30:34 PM
i guess that hamburger thing didn't work out too well for them...or it did?  maybe ihop and arby's can work together and whoop up a roast beef n cheddar between 2 griddle cakes

Read an article today that said IHOP "word of mouth traffic" was up 12% higher than it had ever been as a result of the IHOB ploy. Don't know if it resulted in sales or not but they got everyone talking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 10, 2018, 08:31:50 PM
I'm going to have pancakes for dinner.

We had breakfast for dinner last night.  Yum. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 10, 2018, 09:24:46 PM
The eggs and bacon were out of this shot...

(https://i.imgur.com/ZTlz49r.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 10, 2018, 09:30:19 PM
I'm going to have pancakes for dinner.

Is “pancakes” a euphemism for “beef-n-cheddar?”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 10, 2018, 09:35:07 PM
Milagro Anjejo Tequila is extraordinary
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on July 10, 2018, 09:42:42 PM
I just had Cafe Zupas for dinner. It's fine, but their ordering line drives me effin crazy. You have to order twice. First, so they know what to make you.. then, when they put together your order near the register. It's so stupid.

Many people have trouble remembering what all they ordered 2 minutes later. It's a mess. Son of a b.

PS - I dominated in AM basketball this morning. Drilled a 27 footer to end the final game. Now my knee hurts and I need new shoes. What should I get (high tops)?

See your local PT and ask them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 10, 2018, 10:01:32 PM
I just had Cafe Zupas for dinner. It's fine, but their ordering line drives me effin crazy. You have to order twice. First, so they know what to make you.. then, when they put together your order near the register. It's so stupid.

Many people have trouble remembering what all they ordered 2 minutes later. It's a mess. Son of a b.

PS - I dominated in AM basketball this morning. Drilled a 27 footer to end the final game. Now my knee hurts and I need new shoes. What should I get (high tops)?

Agree with the douchy ordering process at Zupas.  But they give you a free chocolate covered strawberry to make up for it.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 10, 2018, 10:02:20 PM
I'm going to have pancakes for dinner.

Bless me Father, for I have sinned.  I chose Jersey Mike's over Arby's today.  I couldn't do the curly fries.  What is my penance?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 10, 2018, 10:50:08 PM
Yo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 10, 2018, 11:54:58 PM
Well, if it actually started in the CW direction (without issue) then you're probably all good - without it blowing out early.

The CCW inventory label may have just been wrong.  If it's like this guy, it can run in either direction...
https://www.americanhvacparts.com/p-8932-16-hp-208230-volt-1-speed-825-rpm-condenser-fan-motor-universal-replacement-for-most-all-brands.aspx

Usually a label will be specific if it's not reversible.  And in fact, it would be easier to tell (via diagram) if you posted a pic of the label :)

Don’t have a diagram, but it’s a standard 3-wire PSC.  60 ohms on the main winding, 40 ohms on the aux winding.  Runs CCW when the brown (main winding) goes to AC, CW when the purple (aux winding) goes to AC.

Since it’s PSC and both windings are always energized either way, sounds like the risk of switching the wires to reverse rotation is more on the cap than the motor. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 11, 2018, 12:42:55 AM
Don’t have a diagram, but it’s a standard 3-wire PSC.  60 ohms on the main winding, 40 ohms on the aux winding.  Runs CCW when the brown (main winding) goes to AC, CW when the purple (aux winding) goes to AC.

Since it’s PSC and both windings are always energized either way, sounds like the risk of switching the wires to reverse rotation is more on the cap than the motor.

Well, the cap is going to find steady state... it's what they do! I don't think your configuration will change it's longevity. If the motor it truly made for CCW operation, and you're running it in CCCW (that's counter CCW) then it could be running less efficiently, and burn out earlier. But hey, you're cool now!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 11, 2018, 01:32:27 AM
BeeJay, got just da kicks ta up yo game, hey?

LA Gear, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 11, 2018, 05:08:43 AM
Read an article today that said IHOP "word of mouth traffic" was up 12% higher than it had ever been as a result of the IHOB ploy. Don't know if it resulted in sales or not but they got everyone talking.

didn't coke(the real thing) do the same thing when they changed the recipe and people wigged out.  they either changed it back due to peer pressure and kinda said..."just kidding or someone actually did fart in the elevator and he/she was looking for another job.  either way, i think pepsi was saying under their breath-well played you friggin b...sterds
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 11, 2018, 05:18:08 AM
Don’t have a diagram, but it’s a standard 3-wire PSC.  60 ohms on the main winding, 40 ohms on the aux winding.  Runs CCW when the brown (main winding) goes to AC, CW when the purple (aux winding) goes to AC.

Since it’s PSC and both windings are always energized either way, sounds like the risk of switching the wires to reverse rotation is more on the cap than the motor.

   kinda reminds me of this episode-fer the young nippers out there-mash was a day-stopper back in the day, eyn'a?  never thought i had to do that...


Lt. Col. Henry Blake: [reading a set of instructions]  And carefully cut the wires leading to the clockwork fuse at the head,

[ Trapper cuts the wires]

Lt. Col. Henry Blake:But first, remove the fuse.

[pause. Everyone exchanges panciked looks. Trapper listens to the bomb with a stethoscope]

Army Capt. 'Trapper John' McIntyre: Psst. Psst.

Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce: You spring a leak?

Army Capt. 'Trapper John' McIntyre: It stopped ticking.

Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce: Let's get the hell outta here. We've only got two minutes, maybe ...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on July 11, 2018, 07:24:24 AM
Which brings us back to my original point: If the signers signed the declaration but we didn’t go on to win the war and form an independent nation, what the hell would there be to celebrate?

You seem to be making an argument for the date of the Paris peace treaty, or perhaps the date that the Articles of Confederation or Constitution were adopted.

The way I look at it is that we were an independent nation the moment that document was signed.  We had to win the war to stay that way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2018, 08:14:31 AM
didn't coke(the real thing) do the same thing when they changed the recipe and people wigged out.  they either changed it back due to peer pressure and kinda said..."just kidding or someone actually did fart in the elevator and he/she was looking for another job.  either way, i think pepsi was saying under their breath-well played you friggin b...sterds

Ahhh...the “new Coke” and “Coca-Cola classic” fiasco.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2018, 09:05:40 AM
Bless me Father, for I have sinned.  I chose Jersey Mike's over Arby's today.  I couldn't do the curly fries.  What is my penance?

Your penance is double the Arby's today.  Also, try the potato cakes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
So .. these are coffins.

(https://i.redd.it/vgv2lpbqka911.jpg)

I like this idea a lot.  Why are people coffined in ornate boxes? 

I want to be buried in something cool.  Something people talk about for years. 

"Remember old Hilltopper's funeral?   That custom made Arby's Sauce Packet coffin?  That guy was a prick, but he went out in style."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 11, 2018, 09:48:39 AM
So .. these are coffins.

(https://i.redd.it/vgv2lpbqka911.jpg)

I like this idea a lot.  Why are people coffined in ornate boxes? 

I want to be buried in something cool.  Something people talk about for years. 

"Remember old Hilltopper's funeral?   That custom made Arby's Sauce Packet coffin?  That guy was a prick, but he went out in style."
You need to expand your thinking...https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)

"Remember old Hilltopper?  Do you think his wife has to dust the beef and cheddar that he was embalmed faux eating?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2018, 10:00:21 AM
Those are awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 11, 2018, 10:03:20 AM
Those are awesomely disturbing.

FTFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2018, 12:26:45 PM
Wonder what it would cost to be embalmed wearing blue and gold and sitting for eternity in a mid-court seat at the Chaluparena.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 11, 2018, 01:19:05 PM
You need to expand your thinking...https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)

"Remember old Hilltopper?  Do you think his wife has to dust the beef and cheddar that he was embalmed faux eating?"

Not that realistic, who wears all black and then proceeds to eat Doritos? Where's the Dorito dust?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 11, 2018, 01:25:33 PM
Wonder what it would cost to be embalmed wearing blue and gold and sitting for eternity in a mid-court seat at the Chaluparena.

Feel free to join the Vesties at center court for any home game to find out. Augmented Reality is already in place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 11, 2018, 01:34:30 PM
Feel free to join the Vesties at center court for any home game to find out. Augmented Reality is already in place.

You can even smell the death around them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 11, 2018, 02:12:22 PM
You can even smell the death around them.

I've always described it as stale hot dogs and Metamucil.  Tomato, tomato.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 11, 2018, 02:15:03 PM
I've always described it as stale hot dogs and Metamucil.  Tomato, tomato.

Metamucil is extremely underrated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 11, 2018, 02:17:12 PM
Generic psyllium caps are much better.  And cheaper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 11, 2018, 06:22:27 PM
Hanging out in Ankeny the next two nights for biz.  Who did I piss off?

Got a bbq joint in mind, Jethro’s. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 11, 2018, 07:53:14 PM
Hanging out in Ankeny the next two nights for biz.  Who did I piss off?

Got a bbq joint in mind, Jethro’s.
Iowa?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2018, 08:28:56 PM

Hanging out in Ankeny the next two nights for biz.  Who did I piss off?


Could be worse. I had to take several biz trips to Waterloo back in the day. Oof!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on July 11, 2018, 08:53:29 PM
Not much in Ankeny but - 
You can get a great steak in Des Moines
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 12, 2018, 06:03:03 AM
Not much in Ankeny but - 
You can get a great steak in Des Moine

Des Moines is awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 12, 2018, 06:50:07 AM
Iowa?

The one and only
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 12, 2018, 06:52:31 AM
Des Moines is awesome.

Des Moines has a ton of local craft brews.

Burnt ends last night were over the top good. Tasty brisket.  The ribs were horrendous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 12, 2018, 08:22:22 PM
Excellent Interview with Gabrielle Union, D Wades wife. Some very good insights at the 13:30 mark up.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8PSzByBGpU
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 13, 2018, 12:07:18 PM
33 yrs ago today -- one of the great live musical performances of all time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A22oy8dFjqc&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A22oy8dFjqc&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 13, 2018, 07:08:54 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/UAK-rJ_N8V0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 13, 2018, 07:50:53 PM
remember this one?  it's never too early for ice cream-

it was mayo and black olives...mmmmmmmm nummynummy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 13, 2018, 08:55:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/UAK-rJ_N8V0
From the still frame i honestly thought it was an Alex Jones video. 

I had the same feeling after watching it if it had been one of his.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 14, 2018, 04:41:57 PM
Happy Bastille Day!

Like ‘em or not, we probably would have had to wait a lot longer for independence if the French hadn’t helped out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 14, 2018, 09:20:23 PM
Happy Bastille Day!

Like ‘em or not, we probably would have had to wait a lot longer for independence if the French hadn’t helped out.

yeah, their guns made many a lot of money on ebay

   never fired, but dropped once, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 14, 2018, 09:26:25 PM
yeah, their guns made many a lot of money on ebay

   never fired, but dropped once, eyn'a?
probably should read up on your history.  Both world wars would have been a lot shorter and turned out differently if not for the French. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 15, 2018, 07:04:33 AM
probably should read up on your history.  Both world wars would have been a lot shorter and turned out differently if not for the French.

first off, it was a joke.  has this generation completely lost their minds?  when i was a teenager, my uncle who's name ended in 'ski, lived and grew up on the sout(sp. mine) side, he handed us 6 pages of polack jokes that made us laugh.  all of us, including him.  today, you would lose your job over such things

  i think many would have appreciated a shorter war-they should have surrendered to the germans earlier.  go france!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 15, 2018, 07:17:26 AM
first off, it was a joke.  has this generation completely lost their minds?  when i was a teenager, my uncle who's name ended in 'ski, lived and grew up on the sout(sp. mine) side, he handed us 6 pages of polack jokes that made us laugh.  all of us, including him.  today, you would lose your job over such things


Lost it's mind?  No its just that society has evolved to where jokes based on race and ethnicity are no longer considered acceptable not to mention they generally aren't funny.

That's a good thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 15, 2018, 08:14:46 AM

Lost it's mind?  No its just that society has evolved to where jokes based on race and ethnicity are no longer considered acceptable not to mention they generally aren't funny.

That's a good thing.

Why do the Polish end their name in Ski?

Because they can't spel Tobaggan.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 15, 2018, 08:16:54 AM
Why do the Polish end their name in Ski?

Because they can't spel Tobaggan.




See you're proving my point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 15, 2018, 08:24:45 AM

See you're proving my point.

Why can't you breed pigs with an ND alum?

There's somethings even pigs won't do.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 15, 2018, 10:18:21 AM

Lost it's mind?  No its just that society has evolved to where jokes based on race and ethnicity are no longer considered acceptable not to mention they generally aren't funny.

Your use of "it's" is improper. Your use of "its" is also improper. Evolve, boi.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 15, 2018, 10:20:41 AM
yeah, their guns made many a lot of money on ebay

   never fired, but dropped once, eyn'a?
You truly are an American Idiot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 15, 2018, 03:04:18 PM
Happy National Ice Cream Day!

(I’m hoping - but not holding my breath - that we can get a consensus on this one.) 😉
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 15, 2018, 05:51:34 PM
Happy National Ice Cream Day!

(I’m hoping - but not holding my breath - that we can get a consensus on this one.) 😉

Frozen custard, you d-bag.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 15, 2018, 05:59:53 PM
Happy National Ice Cream Day!

(I’m hoping - but not holding my breath - that we can get a consensus on this one.) 😉

I had a blizzard today!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 15, 2018, 06:07:23 PM
I need an epic yacht.

Guess what I'm watching.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 15, 2018, 06:20:03 PM
I need an epic yacht.

Guess what I'm watching.

Titanic?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 15, 2018, 06:21:42 PM
Titanic?

Epic yachts.

Some bad mojo with that stink pot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 15, 2018, 06:22:46 PM
I need an epic yacht.

Guess what I'm watching.


(http://www.moonsthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1234.caddyshack.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 15, 2018, 06:26:43 PM

(http://www.moonsthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1234.caddyshack.jpg)

Add some bikinis and I am there.

JB can be Gilligan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 15, 2018, 06:31:17 PM
Frozen custard, you d-bag.

I laughed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 16, 2018, 05:56:36 AM
I need an epic yacht.

Guess what I'm watching.

Porn?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 16, 2018, 01:47:13 PM
Porn?
Hentai?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 16, 2018, 02:57:25 PM
The Arby's curly fries I had for lunch had a disappointing mix of full curls and stubs.

Sad!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 16, 2018, 03:26:06 PM
The Arby's curly fries I had for lunch had a disappointing mix of full curls and stubs.

Sad!

How things have changed in America!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 16, 2018, 03:33:10 PM
#MakeArby'sGreatAgain
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 17, 2018, 12:48:46 PM
My son likes Cool Ranch Doritos. 

Should I be concerned?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on July 17, 2018, 12:55:41 PM
My son likes Cool Ranch Doritos. 

Should I be concerned?

Well, they do say that's the gateway chip.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 17, 2018, 01:07:17 PM
My son likes Cool Ranch Doritos. 

Should I be concerned?

Yes.

Tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels and such only truly need salt. For additional garnish on tortilla chips, there are plenty of acceptable options, like salsa, guacamole and such. Cool ranch flavoring does not qualify as “and such.”

You need to nip this in the bud before your son goes too far down the wrong path. If you don’t take action soon, you may rue the lost opportunity as you watch your son drink a wine spritzer or the next iteration of Zima.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 17, 2018, 01:13:16 PM
My son likes Cool Ranch Doritos. 

Should I be concerned?

My wife just asked me to bring some home today. I'm hoping it's just an odd craving.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 17, 2018, 01:15:19 PM
My wife just asked me to bring some home today. I'm hoping it's just an odd craving.

Soooo... is there a little brew on the way?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 17, 2018, 01:42:08 PM
Soooo... is there a little brew on the way?

Let's hope so.  Otherwise, Brew has definitely been spending too much time at the firehouse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 17, 2018, 01:45:32 PM
But what about a Doritos Locos Taco? Surely that's an acceptable compromise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 17, 2018, 01:56:23 PM
My wife just asked me to bring some home today. I'm hoping it's just an odd craving.




Mite bee peegee, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 17, 2018, 01:56:29 PM
But what about a Doritos Locos Taco? Surely that's an acceptable compromise.

Had three last night. The spicy ones are better than cool ranch though those are solid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 17, 2018, 02:30:18 PM
Yes.

Tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels and such only truly need salt. For additional garnish on tortilla chips, there are plenty of acceptable options, like salsa, guacamole and such. Cool ranch flavoring does not qualify as “and such.”

You need to nip this in the bud before your son goes too far down the wrong path. If you don’t take action soon, you may rue the lost opportunity as you watch your son drink a wine spritzer or the next iteration of Zima.

Perhaps you aren't aware of it but Zima is back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 17, 2018, 02:44:48 PM
My wife just asked me to bring some home today. I'm hoping it's just an odd craving.

Have you had some mamajuanna lately?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 17, 2018, 04:23:32 PM
Perhaps you aren't aware of it but Zima is back.

I truly had no idea. But now it’s clear that the risk to ‘Topper’s son is real!

Talk to the boy tonight!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 17, 2018, 06:28:38 PM
Had three last night. The spicy ones are better than cool ranch though those are solid.

Was Arby's closed?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 17, 2018, 06:39:50 PM
Had three last night. The spicy ones are better than cool ranch though those are solid.

They are all good, but the Doritos Locos shells are madd soft. They break apart very easy; super dainty and weak. The normal hard taco shells at Taco Bell are much stronger... just not as tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 17, 2018, 07:56:13 PM
Soooo... is there a little brew on the way?

Little brew is already here. If there's another impending, we're in trouble.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 17, 2018, 08:05:18 PM
Little brew is already here. If there's another impending, we're in trouble.

#peakbrew
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Post by: Benny B on July 18, 2018, 09:06:45 AM
Little brew is already here. If there's another impending, we're in trouble.

Having an unpregnant wife asking for cool ranch seems like more trouble.
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Post by: CTWarrior on July 18, 2018, 10:44:57 AM
Having an unpregnant wife asking for cool ranch seems like more trouble.

At work, I have some folks from our Singapore office visiting this week.  They gave me a bag of salty egg fish skin snacks as part of a thank you gift.  Haven't tried them yet.  I can't decide if that sounds tasty or terrible.
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 18, 2018, 11:00:50 AM
At work, I have some folks from our Singapore office visiting this week.  They gave me a bag of salty egg fish skin snacks as part of a thank you gift.  Haven't tried them yet.  I can't decide if that sounds tasty or terrible.

Arby's Sauce cures all ills.
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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 18, 2018, 12:12:17 PM
Having an unpregnant wife asking for cool ranch seems like more trouble.

maybe brew's old lady was just smokin weed.  nothing wrong with askin for some cool ranch after smokin some weed. 
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Post by: 4everwarriors on July 18, 2018, 12:13:13 PM
At work, I have some folks from our Singapore office visiting this week.  They gave me a bag of salty egg fish skin snacks as part of a thank you gift.  Haven't tried them yet.  I can't decide if that sounds tasty or terrible.




Make sure dey cee ya swallow dem suckas hole. Don't wanna insult da guests, aina?
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 18, 2018, 12:24:32 PM
At work, I have some folks from our Singapore office visiting this week.  They gave me a bag of salty egg fish skin snacks as part of a thank you gift.  Haven't tried them yet.  I can't decide if that sounds tasty or terrible.

Just be glad they didn’t leave a durian.
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Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 18, 2018, 12:26:29 PM
At work, I have some folks from our Singapore office visiting this week.  They gave me a bag of salty egg fish skin snacks as part of a thank you gift.  Haven't tried them yet.  I can't decide if that sounds tasty or terrible.
So aquatic version of pork rinds?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on July 18, 2018, 03:12:20 PM
Just be glad they didn’t leave a durian.

Yeah, I think they eat those just so they don't have to smell them anymore.  I ate one while in Singapore a dozen years or so ago.  The smell is overwhelmingly bad that even though for some reason they taste OK the whole experience is not good.  Reminds me of the folks who eat superhot wings to say they've done it or to get a t-shirt.  We just got a sports bar/pub here called Arooga's, which I guess is a chain, that has a superhot wing that you have to sign a release for before they'd let you order it.  Naturally 3 of group had to try them, they suffered obviously through them and then in the end declared they weren't that hot.  All I could think of is why would you knowingly pay for and eat something you know you're not going to like just to say you did it?
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Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 18, 2018, 04:05:14 PM
All I could think of is why would you knowingly pay for and eat something you know you're not going to like just to say you did it?

Some married men learn to do that frequently.
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Post by: Galway Eagle on July 18, 2018, 04:23:21 PM
Some married men learn to do that frequently.

I think guys from high school to their old age can relate to that
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 18, 2018, 05:30:22 PM
Language question .. I have a feeling using the phrase having a "come to Jesus" meeting is not acceptable in 2018, unless you're at the Vatican or something, right?

What's an equivalent?   And what would you say in France or Estonia, Russia or Isreal?
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 18, 2018, 06:40:49 PM
Language question .. I have a feeling using the phrase having a "come to Jesus" meeting is not acceptable in 2018, unless you're at the Vatican or something, right?

What's an equivalent?   And what would you say in France or Estonia, Russia or Isreal?

A “put your personal effects in this box so Security can escort you out” meeting.
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Post by: StillAWarrior on July 18, 2018, 06:53:35 PM
Yeah, I think they eat those just so they don't have to smell them anymore.  I ate one while in Singapore a dozen years or so ago.  The smell is overwhelmingly bad that even though for some reason they taste OK the whole experience is not good.

My mom used to eat Limburger cheese when I was young. It smells absolutely terrible. She used to say, “Once you get past the smell, it’s good.”  I’d ask her, “Why would you want to?”

I never did get past the smell.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 18, 2018, 07:17:33 PM

Yeah, I think they eat those just so they don't have to smell them anymore.  I ate one while in Singapore a dozen years or so ago.  The smell is overwhelmingly bad that even though for some reason they taste OK the whole experience is not good.


I couldn’t stand the smell or the taste. I actually gagged after my first bite.
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 18, 2018, 07:49:05 PM
Language question .. I have a feeling using the phrase having a "come to Jesus" meeting is not acceptable in 2018, unless you're at the Vatican or something, right?

What's an equivalent?   And what would you say in France or Estonia, Russia or Isreal?

Add in 82's front lawn into this discussion...
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Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 19, 2018, 08:47:25 AM
My mom used to eat Limburger cheese when I was young. It smells absolutely terrible. She used to say, “Once you get past the smell, it’s good.”  I’d ask her, “Why would you want to?”

I never did get past the smell.

The key to enjoying limburger is do not ever smell it, it is delicious and creamy as long as you don't smell the stink.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 09:36:40 AM
The key to enjoying limburger is do not ever smell it, it is delicious and creamy as long as you don't smell the stink.

So you hold your nose and eat it?
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Post by: GGGG on July 19, 2018, 09:42:51 AM
I agree with this.  Ketchup is awful.

https://thetakeout.com/chicago-anti-ketchup-propaganda-expressways-1827630938
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 19, 2018, 09:43:35 AM
Limburger is the Red Delicious of Cheese.
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Post by: GGGG on July 19, 2018, 09:49:34 AM
Limburger is the Red Delicious of Cheese.


I see where this is headed.

(https://i.giphy.com/media/o2iopILLPZyhO/giphy.webp)
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Post by: CTWarrior on July 19, 2018, 10:14:48 AM
I agree with this.  Ketchup is awful.

https://thetakeout.com/chicago-anti-ketchup-propaganda-expressways-1827630938

Sorry, but ketchup is a necessity on burgers. Don't use it much otherwise (I could go either way on fries depending on my mood), but ketchup absolutely enhances a burger.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 10:15:22 AM
I agree with this.  Ketchup is awful.

https://thetakeout.com/chicago-anti-ketchup-propaganda-expressways-1827630938

Hot dogs are awful too.

As for the anti-ketchup thing...I agree that it doesn't belong on real sausages, like brats and Italians. But I like it on burgers, fries and such. So while it might be the "cool" thing for Chicagoans to say no to ketchup for everything, I'd bet the local grocery stores still sell plenty.
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Post by: GGGG on July 19, 2018, 10:27:51 AM
Sorry, but ketchup is a necessity on burgers. Don't use it much otherwise (I could go either way on fries depending on my mood), but ketchup absolutely enhances a burger.

As for the anti-ketchup thing...I agree that it doesn't belong on real sausages, like brats and Italians. But I like it on burgers, fries and such. So while it might be the "cool" thing for Chicagoans to say no to ketchup for everything, I'd bet the local grocery stores still sell plenty.


I don't even recognize this place any more.
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Post by: barfolomew on July 19, 2018, 10:54:40 AM
Limburger is the Red Delicious of Cheese.

The iPad Mini is the red delicious of Apples.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 12:36:31 PM

I don't even recognize this place any more.


So your condiments of choice for a burger are...?
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Post by: 🏀 on July 19, 2018, 12:55:05 PM
So your condiments of choice for a burger are...?

Pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, grilled onion and mustard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 01:18:05 PM
Pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, grilled onion and mustard.

Do you even taste the meat?
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Post by: 🏀 on July 19, 2018, 01:21:55 PM
Do you even taste the meat?

Yes. Are you grilling up frozen McDonald's patties?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 01:23:25 PM
Yes. Are you grilling up frozen McDonald's patties?

I'm grilling meat that deserves to be tasted, not disguised.

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Post by: 🏀 on July 19, 2018, 01:25:23 PM
I'm grilling meat that deserves to be tasted, not disguised.



If you can't taste the meat with those toppings, increase your patty depth.
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Post by: GGGG on July 19, 2018, 01:29:16 PM
So your condiments of choice for a burger are...?


Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack...) and a slice of tomato. 

Will also do the patty melt thing with mushrooms and swiss too.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 01:30:39 PM
If you can't taste the meat with those toppings, increase your patty depth.

Patty depth is perfect. You just have way too much stuff disguising your burger.

At least tell me you're not one of those people who think things like chocolate, whipped cream and flavored syrups belong in coffee....
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 01:33:57 PM

Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack...) and a slice of tomato. 

Will also do the patty melt thing with mushrooms and swiss too.

So cheese and the main ingredient in any decent ketchup? I can live with that.
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Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 19, 2018, 02:17:56 PM

Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack...) and a slice of tomato. 

Will also do the patty melt thing with mushrooms and swiss too.

I thought a patty melt thing was with onions and swiss?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 03:09:24 PM
Speaking of patty melts, did anyone else find it frustrating that Charlie Brown was always so focused on the little red-haired girl (who never noticed him) that he was oblivious to the fact that Peppermint Patty would have done it with him in a heartbeat?
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Post by: Archies Bat on July 19, 2018, 03:13:10 PM
I thought a patty melt thing was with onions and swiss?

Before we get into an offseason brouhaha over the patty melt ingredients, a couple definitive sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_melt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_melt)

Also Arby's had a Beef and Cheddar Melt.  It was temporary, but I found a review and it had onions:  http://ricksfoodcritique.blogspot.com/2009/10/arbys-roast-beef-patty-melt-for-501.html (http://ricksfoodcritique.blogspot.com/2009/10/arbys-roast-beef-patty-melt-for-501.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 19, 2018, 03:13:23 PM
Speaking of patty melts, did anyone else find it frustrating that Charlie Brown was always so focused on the little red-haired girl (who never noticed him) that he was oblivious to the fact that Peppermint Patty would have done it with him in a heartbeat?


Peppermint Patty was the chick in high school that liked you as a friend, but as soon as you starting to think it was more than that, it would have gotten weird. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 19, 2018, 03:15:09 PM
Before we get into an offseason brouhaha over the patty melt ingredients, a couple definitive sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_melt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_melt)

Also Arby's had a Beef and Cheddar Melt.  It was temporary, but I found a review and it had onions:  http://ricksfoodcritique.blogspot.com/2009/10/arbys-roast-beef-patty-melt-for-501.html (http://ricksfoodcritique.blogspot.com/2009/10/arbys-roast-beef-patty-melt-for-501.html)


My go to patty melt place allows you to substitute mushrooms for onions.  That is where my mixup occurs.
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Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 03:21:04 PM

Peppermint Patty was the chick in high school that liked you as a friend, but as soon as you starting to think it was more than that, it would have gotten weird.

 ;D
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Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 19, 2018, 03:41:28 PM
Speaking of patty melts, did anyone else find it frustrating that Charlie Brown was always so focused on the little red-haired girl (who never noticed him) that he was oblivious to the fact that Peppermint Patty would have done it with him in a heartbeat?
Peppermint Patty swung both ways?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 19, 2018, 03:56:32 PM

My go to patty melt place allows you to substitute mushrooms for onions.  That is where my mixup occurs.

Most just call that a mushroom swiss burger lol
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Post by: jsglow on July 19, 2018, 03:58:10 PM

Peppermint Patty was the chick in high school that liked you as a friend, but as soon as you starting to think it was more than that, it would have gotten weird.

Yep.  And Peppermint Patty was okay that you had a GF because she was just a buddy.  What I can't recall is what the GF thought about PP.
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Post by: warriorchick on July 19, 2018, 04:30:46 PM
Yep.  And Peppermint Patty was okay that you had a GF because she was just a buddy.  What I can't recall is what the GF thought about PP.

Everyone knows that Peppermint Patty was a lesbian.  She wore sandals, had unkempt hair, and Marcie always called her "Sir".

She and Velma from Scooby Do would have been good together.
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Post by: ATL MU Warrior on July 19, 2018, 04:46:48 PM
Everyone knows that Peppermint Patty was a lesbian.  She wore sandals, had unkempt hair, and Marcie always called her "Sir".

She and Velma from Scooby Do would have been good together.
Nah. She was into Chuck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 19, 2018, 04:51:51 PM
Was "Pig-Pen" a before his time Millennial?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 05:10:38 PM
Nah. She was into Chuck.

Yep. If she was a lesbian, she certainly had no idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 05:14:58 PM
By the way, Sally Brown was hot. Total missed opportunity by Linus.

He’s probably living alone in a box under a freeway, oblivious to how great his life could have been if only he had seen what was right in front of him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 19, 2018, 05:26:39 PM
Pearl Jam begins its US tour in 20 days with the first of two shows at Safeco Field.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 05:31:48 PM
Pearl Jam begins its US tour in 20 days with the first of two shows at Safeco Field.

Wonder if the balloon is gonna come along...

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8465972/pearl-jam-baby-trump-balloon-london-o2
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 05:35:08 PM
Pearl Jam begins its US tour in 20 days with the first of two shows at Safeco Field.

Speaking of which...

At what point do members of a rock band become old enough that it’s kinda strange people still go to their concerts?
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Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 19, 2018, 05:48:55 PM
Speaking of which...

At what point do members of a rock band become old enough that it’s kinda strange people still go to their concerts?

Someone must have forgotten to tell The Rolling Stones.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 19, 2018, 05:59:34 PM
Someone must have forgotten to tell The Rolling Stones.

I get that. And I get that they’re still making bushels of cash. I just think it’s kinda strange that people pay to watch a bunch of 70-something guys on stage.
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Post by: real chili 83 on July 19, 2018, 07:33:33 PM
Sliders with cheese and everything. Go lit on mustard and ketchup.
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Post by: naginiF on July 19, 2018, 08:06:38 PM
Pearl Jam begins its US tour in 20 days with the first of two shows at Safeco Field.
This is going to be met with violent resistance but......Pearl Jam is the Red Delicious of grunge/90's alt rock.  I get why they are popular and that a bunch of people really like them but i never really understood why.  Maybe it's just me not being a jam band fan.

Ten is fantastic album that holds up extremely well but I'm lost after that.

Speaking of albums that have held up from that era, I listed to Rage Against the Machine's self titled album during my workout today and that is an album that is more relevant today than 25(ish) years ago
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Post by: 4everwarriors on July 19, 2018, 08:35:29 PM
Mustang Sally wuz pansexual, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 19, 2018, 09:17:47 PM
So your condiments of choice for a burger are...?

Peanut butter & bacon, pretzel bun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WarriorDad on July 19, 2018, 11:10:03 PM
Arby's Sauce cures all ills.

Horseyradish or the sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 20, 2018, 08:54:27 AM
I get that. And I get that they’re still making bushels of cash. I just think it’s kinda strange that people pay to watch a bunch of 70-something guys on stage.
They still put on a great show
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on July 20, 2018, 11:10:31 AM
Speaking of which...

At what point do members of a rock band become old enough that it’s kinda strange people still go to their concerts?

My question is at what number of "replacement members" does the band actually cease to exist?

I can't believe they kicked Lindsey Buckingham out of Fleetwood Mac!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 20, 2018, 11:18:07 AM
Horseyradish or the sauce?

????

Arby's Sauce...I prefer to make my own versus stealing packets.

https://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/copycat-arbys-sauce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 20, 2018, 11:33:53 AM
My question is at what number of "replacement members" does the band actually cease to exist?

I can't believe they kicked Lindsey Buckingham out of Fleetwood Mac!


But Fleetwood and both Macs are still members.  Buckingham wasn't even original. 

On the other hand, the Yardbirds are apparently still active.  But Keith Relf is dead and Clapton, Page and Beck all left before 1970.
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Post by: jsglow on July 20, 2018, 11:38:02 AM
My question is at what number of "replacement members" does the band actually cease to exist?

I can't believe they kicked Lindsey Buckingham out of Fleetwood Mac!

You raise an excellent question.  For me it's not so much 'how many' but rather 'who'.  I personally wouldn't see FM without Lindsey but they are absolutely still Fleetwood Mac.  Some bands have said they'll never perform without all their members.  Geddy/Alex will never go out without Neil.  I respect that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 20, 2018, 12:25:23 PM

But Fleetwood and both Macs are still members.  Buckingham wasn't even original. 


So that's 3 original members then?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 20, 2018, 12:29:54 PM
So that's 3 original members then?


Right.  3 of the 5 originals.  They have 4 of the 5 from their "glory days" (post 1975) which includes Stevie Nicks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 20, 2018, 02:52:38 PM
Saw FM at da BC last concert heer. I luv FM, butt witout Stevie and C McVie, dey woodant bee chit, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 20, 2018, 03:27:41 PM

Right.  3 of the 5 originals.  They have 4 of the 5 from their "glory days" (post 1975) which includes Stevie Nicks.

Love this recording of Bob Welch at CalJam w Stevie & Mick (Bob was not original but hey)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfTfeiGFr9Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfTfeiGFr9Q)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 20, 2018, 03:32:11 PM
Trust mee, Stevie ain't moved like dat in years. Seems a bit arthritic deez dazes, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 20, 2018, 03:43:25 PM
Saw FM at da BC last concert heer. I luv FM, butt witout Stevie and C McVie, dey woodant bee chit, hey?
Saw them at Alpine Valley 1982 with Men at Work, very good show
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 20, 2018, 05:12:45 PM
This is going to be met with violent resistance but......Pearl Jam is the Red Delicious of grunge/90's alt rock.  I get why they are popular and that a bunch of people really like them but i never really understood why.  Maybe it's just me not being a jam band fan.

Ten is fantastic album that holds up extremely well but I'm lost after that.

Speaking of albums that have held up from that era, I listed to Rage Against the Machine's self titled album during my workout today and that is an album that is more relevant today than 25(ish) years ago

PJ's stupid battle with ticketmaster back in the day really derailed their popularity, as they weren't doing shows and not releasing that many albums.

I guess the Eddie Vedder 50th birthday tour is like making up for lost time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 20, 2018, 06:56:56 PM

Right.  3 of the 5 originals.  They have 4 of the 5 from their "glory days" (post 1975) which includes Stevie Nicks.

Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are original members, who do you have as the 3rd?



Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 20, 2018, 08:00:06 PM
Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are original members, who do you have as the 3rd?

Fairly sure they are the only two.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 21, 2018, 07:30:03 AM
Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are original members, who do you have as the 3rd?

I had Christine as the third but I was wrong about that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 21, 2018, 09:24:06 AM
Most disappointed I was to not see an artist was when I went to see Public Enemy at the Rave. Flavor Flav had been arrested the night before and didn't make the Milwaukee show. Still a good live show, but not remotely the same without him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 79Warrior on July 21, 2018, 10:02:05 AM

But Fleetwood and both Macs are still members.  Buckingham wasn't even original. 

On the other hand, the Yardbirds are apparently still active.  But Keith Relf is dead and Clapton, Page and Beck all left before 1970.

Buckingham joined in 1974. Can you name a FM hit prior to his arrival???? He is/was a key member and wrote many of their tunes. Not the same band without him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 21, 2018, 10:29:19 AM
Buckingham joined in 1974. Can you name a FM hit prior to his arrival????

Hypnotized.   :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 21, 2018, 11:06:31 AM
Buckingham joined in 1974. Can you name a FM hit prior to his arrival???? He is/was a key member and wrote many of their tunes. Not the same band without him.

Black Magic Woman & Oh Well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WarriorDad on July 21, 2018, 11:07:17 AM
Speaking of which...

At what point do members of a rock band become old enough that it’s kinda strange people still go to their concerts?

Depends if they can still bring it.  We went to a Van Halen concert and David Lee Roth is gone, lost, it was terrible.  Others still are able to bring it and perform.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 21, 2018, 11:26:55 AM
Buckingham joined in 1974. Can you name a FM hit prior to his arrival???? He is/was a key member and wrote many of their tunes. Not the same band without him.


“Hypnotized” is a regular on FM classic radio to this day. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 21, 2018, 11:27:47 AM
Hypnotized.   :)


Oops. Beat me to it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 21, 2018, 12:23:42 PM
Most disappointed I was to not see an artist was when I went to see Public Enemy at the Rave. Flavor Flav had been arrested the night before and didn't make the Milwaukee show. Still a good live show, but not remotely the same without him.

Was that on a Tuesday in ~2000 or around then? Public Enemy was in town on a Tuesday, which is when my radio show was... so, I was gonna be on air and not able to see the show.. but, we were able to meet up with Chuck at sound check and talk for awhile.. I remember going back where the pool was at the Rave, and just choppin it up with an idol of mine.. pretty dope.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 21, 2018, 12:47:48 PM
Was that on a Tuesday in ~2000 or around then? Public Enemy was in town on a Tuesday, which is when my radio show was... so, I was gonna be on air and not able to see the show.. but, we were able to meet up with Chuck at sound check and talk for awhile.. I remember going back where the pool was at the Rave, and just choppin it up with an idol of mine.. pretty dope.

That's probably about right. I was at MU at the time, so 2001-2004 is about right.

At the time, I had a foot high green mohawk and wore lots of studs and spikes. When I walked up, the bouncer looked at me like I was crazy and asked "Do you know who's playing here tonight?" I smiled and said "Yeah, Public Enemy, the punk rock of hip hop." Great show, but would've been better with Flav.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2018, 04:54:23 PM
Struggling with dinner plans. Wife says grilled salmon, but we had that a couple of days ago and I'm in more of a chicken mood. Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 23, 2018, 05:00:43 PM
Struggling with dinner plans. Wife says grilled salmon, but we had that a couple of days ago and I'm in more of a chicken mood. Thoughts?

Grill salmon for her, grill chicken for you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 23, 2018, 05:16:54 PM
Struggling with dinner plans. Wife says grilled salmon, but we had that a couple of days ago and I'm in more of a chicken mood. Thoughts?

Sounds like an Arby's night
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2018, 05:17:21 PM
Grill salmon for, grill chicken for you.

Wow - where do you come up with this stuff?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2018, 05:17:48 PM
Sounds like an Arby's night

Too lazy to drive....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 23, 2018, 05:21:08 PM
Too lazy to drive....

Luckily many are on Grubhub or uber eats
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 23, 2018, 05:26:02 PM
Too lazy to drive....

You feeling okay?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 23, 2018, 05:47:17 PM
Every night is an Arby's night.

Odd, there's always some guy who has eaten at McDonalds for 90 days or Big Macs or whatever.  No Arby's guy, though.

I hereby issue the 1000 day Beef and Cheddar Challenge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2018, 05:55:40 PM
You feeling okay?

Just lazy. I can grill in my sleep (don't try this at home!), so we'll probably do the salmon and chicken thing.

Now what to have on the side....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 23, 2018, 05:58:52 PM
Just lazy. I can grill in my sleep (don't try this at home!), so we'll probably do the salmon and chicken thing.

Now what to have on the side....

I'd recommend the Curly Fries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 23, 2018, 06:03:18 PM
Just lazy. I can grill in my sleep (don't try this at home!), so we'll probably do the salmon and chicken thing.

Now what to have on the side....

You should keep frozen sliders on hand for a crisis like this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 23, 2018, 06:14:12 PM
Just lazy. I can grill in my sleep (don't try this at home!), so we'll probably do the salmon and chicken thing.

Now what to have on the side....

Grilled asparagus
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 23, 2018, 08:57:13 PM
Anyone been mattress shopping lately? Long overdue for an upgrade and don't know where to begin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 23, 2018, 09:49:44 PM
Grilled asparagus
I agree with this analysis
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2018, 06:37:05 AM
Anyone been mattress shopping lately? Long overdue for an upgrade and don't know where to begin.

The most important thing is getting the right firmness.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 24, 2018, 08:16:26 AM
Anyone been mattress shopping lately? Long overdue for an upgrade and don't know where to begin.

Buy online and have it shipped to you, usually comes with a free 30 day trial period.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 24, 2018, 09:17:37 AM
The most important thing is getting the right firmness.


Truer words were neva spoken. Write on brother, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 24, 2018, 09:20:00 AM
Gel foam top.   Mmmmmmm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 24, 2018, 11:34:08 AM
Anyone been mattress shopping lately? Long overdue for an upgrade and don't know where to begin.

My boss went with a Purple mattress .. likes it.  https://purple.com/

We bought a Verlo 5-6 years ago.  The industry seemed to be pushing one-sided mattresses.  If I did it over again, I'd find the 2-sided, enabling flipping.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 24, 2018, 11:35:29 AM
This is also a good time to talk about my favorite invention of all time: The Bedfan.

It's better than Beef n Cheddars in bed, which is saying something.

http://www.bedfan.com/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 24, 2018, 11:39:21 AM
If ya got the coin, Sleep Number is hard to beat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 24, 2018, 12:41:10 PM
My boss went with a Purple mattress .. likes it.  https://purple.com/

We bought a Verlo 5-6 years ago.  The industry seemed to be pushing one-sided mattresses.  If I did it over again, I'd find the 2-sided, enabling flipping.

Mattress flip-flopper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 24, 2018, 12:43:27 PM
If ya got the coin, Sleep Number is hard to beat.

I've had nothing but bad sleep on Sleep Number. FWIW, I have no idea what my ideal number is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2018, 01:08:36 PM
How ‘bout a waterbed?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 24, 2018, 02:06:49 PM
My wife and I purchased a Leesa mattress last year.  It's been comfortable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2018, 04:27:28 PM
My wife and I purchased a Leesa mattress last year.  It's been comfortable.

Lisa was the name of my girlfriend for several years before my wife and I started dating. Think she'd object if I asked if she wanted to sleep on top of Leesa together?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 24, 2018, 06:28:39 PM
Anyone into CoQ10?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2018, 08:47:04 PM
Anyone into CoQ10?

I have considered it (mostly to see if it helps my slightly elevated BP), but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 24, 2018, 08:53:47 PM
I have considered it (mostly to see if it helps my slightly elevated BP), but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
. What have you read about it....main benefits?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 24, 2018, 08:54:01 PM
Anyone into CoQ10?

  just floss and brush twice a day :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 24, 2018, 09:00:22 PM
2008 civic. Need to test high pressure switch for ac.  Anyone try jumping switch?

Real question is....does it have 2 wires or three?  If three, which two do I jump???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2018, 09:05:22 PM
. What have you read about it....main benefits?

Best evidence is improvement of congestive heart failure, but there is also evidence of lowering BP, slowing the symptoms of early Parkinson’s, and helping with migraines.

It’s generally quite safe, so I’ve pondered seeing if it helps my BP.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 24, 2018, 09:15:54 PM
Anyone into CoQ10?



Due da grain-free thang, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 24, 2018, 09:51:36 PM
Best evidence is improvement of congestive heart failure, but there is also evidence of lowering BP, slowing the symptoms of early Parkinson’s, and helping with migraines.

It’s generally quite safe, so I’ve pondered seeing if it helps my BP.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602
I'm assuming y'all have your fitness, weight and diet in check before leaning on supplements.  I'm not a physician but, if your BMI is in good shape (if you don't know your BMI look up a hight/weight/age/BMI chart.  Spoiler....you're not as lean as you think you are and neither am i) then look at supplements, otherwise it's a temporary fix at best.



Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2018, 10:16:30 PM
I'm assuming y'all have your fitness, weight and diet in check before leaning on supplements.  I'm not a physician but, if your BMI is in good shape (if you don't know your BMI look up a hight/weight/age/BMI chart.  Spoiler....you're not as lean as you think you are and neither am i) then look at supplements, otherwise it's a temporary fix at best.

Totally with you there.

I’m 5’9”, 155lbs and I workout daily. Lots of lean protein, fruits and veggies in my diet. My doc says I’m doing pretty much as much as I can without giving up chocolate chip cookies...and that ain’t gonna happen.   :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 24, 2018, 10:23:09 PM
Totally with you there.

I’m 5’9”, 155lbs and I workout daily. Lots of lean protein, fruits and veggies in my diet. My doc says I’m doing pretty much as much as I can without giving up chocolate chip cookies...and that ain’t gonna happen.   :D

155? I've got turds that weigh that much.   ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 24, 2018, 10:55:36 PM
Yoko turns 85.  Can't wait for the new album.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/85-yoko-ono-plans-album-peace-184555991.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 25, 2018, 05:20:42 AM
I'm assuming y'all have your fitness, weight and diet in check before leaning on supplements.  I'm not a physician but, if your BMI is in good shape (if you don't know your BMI look up a hight/weight/age/BMI chart.  Spoiler....you're not as lean as you think you are and neither am i) then look at supplements, otherwise it's a temporary fix at best.

do they still use bmi as a reference?  i thought they were abandoning it for something a little more realistic. 
   about 20 years ago when i had A LOT more spring in my step,  at 6'0'' i weighed 215-220 and people were asking me if i was ok.  i was in some of the best shape of my life since high school and i was considered "over weight with a bmi of around 29.  i was actually pretty buff and didn't even look close to being over weight.  i was working out 5x/week.  cardio, weights, etc...i'd consider giving my left one to be back at that, but according to the bmi, i'm still a "fatso"  if that was overweight, i'd have to say that 95% of society is grossly way way overweight.  in order to even be at the high end of healthy, i would have had to have been around 180-seriously??  at 180,  people would have been giving me the scraps off their plate, donating food to me   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 25, 2018, 06:57:48 AM
do they still use bmi as a reference?  i thought they were abandoning it for something a little more realistic. 
   about 20 years ago when i had A LOT more spring in my step,  at 6'0'' i weighed 215-220 and people were asking me if i was ok.  i was in some of the best shape of my life since high school and i was considered "over weight with a bmi of around 29.  i was actually pretty buff and didn't even look close to being over weight.  i was working out 5x/week.  cardio, weights, etc...i'd consider giving my left one to be back at that, but according to the bmi, i'm still a "fatso"  if that was overweight, i'd have to say that 95% of society is grossly way way overweight.  in order to even be at the high end of healthy, i would have had to have been around 180-seriously??  at 180,  people would have been giving me the scraps off their plate, donating food to me

BMI is just a quick and dirty calculation if you aren't able to determine body fat percentage. Based on BMI, most NFL players would be considered obese.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 25, 2018, 03:14:24 PM
BMI is just a quick and dirty calculation if you aren't able to determine body fat percentage. Based on BMI, most NFL players would be considered obese.

Is it true that the only way to accurately pinpoint %age or qty of body fat is via submersion tank?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 25, 2018, 03:28:55 PM
Is it true that the only way to accurately pinpoint %age or qty of body fat is via submersion tank?

Depends on what margin of error you are willing to live with.

I would say that using calipers are close enough for most folks who want to measure it for general health reasons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 25, 2018, 03:35:56 PM
BMI is just a quick and dirty calculation if you aren't able to determine body fat percentage. Based on BMI, most NFL players would be considered obese.

+1

I had a friend who did bodybuilding as a hobby. Competed in shows, really got into it. He was obese by BMI standards despite being the most ripped human I've ever seen in person. Comparing weight to height is a sketchy measurement because muscle weighs more than fat, so heavily muscled people will be just as "obese" as people with excess fat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 25, 2018, 03:46:29 PM
+1

I had a friend who did bodybuilding as a hobby. Competed in shows, really got into it. He was obese by BMI standards despite being the most ripped human I've ever seen in person. Comparing weight to height is a sketchy measurement because muscle weighs more than fat, so heavily muscled people will be just as "obese" as people with excess fat.

You would have to be an idiot to use it as a stand-alone.  There are way too many other factors involved.

Glow jr. was always on the skinny-looking side, but in those percentile measurements they do at the pediatrician's office, his weight percentile was always significantly higher than his height percentile (like 40 points).  The doctor would give me the side-eye as he read them to me.  I would respond with, "Look at him!  You can see his ribs!" 

I am still convinced that it was because of the weight of his skull.  Kid had the hardest head (literally) of any human being I have known.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2018, 04:18:23 PM

You would have to be an idiot to use it as a stand-alone.  There are way too many other factors involved.


Yep. It’s a decent, cheap and easy screening tool, but nothing more. Any competent doc would take into account many other factors before concluding anything from just that number.

Fortunately, other than a slightly elevated BP, most of my other measurables for cardiovascular health are fine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2018, 04:49:53 PM
Glad I got rid of my Facebook stock a few weeks ago. I thought it was getting a bit overpriced, but the reaction to the post-market numbers and news conferences have been pretty dramatic. Down 20% last I saw. Maybe a buying opportunity…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 25, 2018, 05:12:44 PM
2008 civic. Need to test high pressure switch for ac.  Anyone try jumping switch?

Real question is....does it have 2 wires or three?  If three, which two do I jump???

Not sure you want to jump:

1) I wouldn't bypass unless you know the switch is bad.  If your AC clutch is dropping out because pressure is too high or low, fix that, not the switch.  Only way to know is with a set of manifold gauges.

2) I think most R-134 systems have triple pressure switches, i.e. combination high/low pressure switches, that measure on resistance; so even if you're trying to test the switch, jumping the circuit (0 ohm) will probably be read as a malfunction/fault, which won't do you any good.  At the very least, you'd have to use a resistor with the same resistance that corresponds to a pressure within the spec range.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on July 25, 2018, 05:16:00 PM
Yep. It’s a decent, cheap and easy screening tool, but nothing more. Any competent doc would take into account many other factors before concluding anything from just that number.

Fortunately, other than a slightly elevated BP, most of my other measurables for cardiovascular health are fine.
totally agree but the vast majority of Americans are not 155, physically fit, and eat a balanced diet let alone consult with a Dr on how to move towards a level of fitness that would be even close to 'healthy'.  Just like there are may diets with pros and cons to each, there are many measures and each has its limitations. 

The majority of people fool themselves into thinking they are in shape or not overweight by comparing themselves to their peer group, of which, 33% of the adult population is obese and another 40% is overweight.  The portion of the 75% of adults that don't have socioeconomic barriers to obtaining healthy food need to pick a metric, any metric, and use it to improve their health.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2018, 09:17:22 PM
totally agree but the vast majority of Americans are not 155, physically fit, and eat a balanced diet let alone consult with a Dr on how to move towards a level of fitness that would be even close to 'healthy'.  Just like there are may diets with pros and cons to each, there are many measures and each has its limitations. 

The majority of people fool themselves into thinking they are in shape or not overweight by comparing themselves to their peer group, of which, 33% of the adult population is obese and another 40% is overweight.  The portion of the 75% of adults that don't have socioeconomic barriers to obtaining healthy food need to pick a metric, any metric, and use it to improve their health.

Agree completely. I would never advocate getting rid of quick and easy measures like BMI. Imperfect, but it clearly serves a useful purpose.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 25, 2018, 09:25:16 PM
Agree completely. I would never advocate getting rid of quick and easy measures like BMI. Imperfect, but it clearly serves a useful purpose.

If you get rid of BMI, then you have to get rid of Arby’s.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 26, 2018, 10:26:53 AM
Was Ann-Margret the 1st celebrity in the 20th century to not use a last name professionally?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 26, 2018, 10:44:26 AM
Was Ann-Margret the 1st celebrity to not use a last name prefessionally?

Pebbles?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2018, 11:27:20 AM
Was Ann-Margret the 1st celebrity to not use a last name prefessionally?

Eve
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on July 26, 2018, 12:48:36 PM
Eve
God.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on July 26, 2018, 12:56:13 PM
Was Ann-Margret the 1st celebrity in the 20th century to not use a last name professionally?


Liberace
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 26, 2018, 12:57:33 PM
Pebbles?

Ann-Margret started before Pebbles and I'd wager you knew Pebbles last name but not necessarily Ann-Margret's.

So far 1 answer found: a French actress named Annabella.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 26, 2018, 03:29:14 PM
Opted for 2 beef and cheddars for lunch today, instead of the beef and cheddar meal.  Plus an orange shake.  (just wasn't feeling the curly fry vibe today)

Verdict:  serious gut rot, dry heaves and meat sweats.

Eat at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 26, 2018, 03:52:09 PM
Opted for 2 beef and cheddars for lunch today, instead of the beef and cheddar meal.  Plus an orange shake.  (just wasn't feeling the curly fry vibe today)

Verdict:  serious gut rot, dry heaves and meat sweats.

Eat at Arby's.

Sounds like a natural expansion of their advertising campaign:  "Arby's!  You'll Get the Meat (Sweats)!"

Honestly, I think that would play pretty well with the Arby's crowd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2018, 04:16:58 PM
Ann-Margret started before Pebbles and I'd wager you knew Pebbles last name but not necessarily Ann-Margret's.

So far 1 answer found: a French actress named Annabella.

Why are you ignoring Liberace? He started going with one name in 1940...a year before Ann-Margret was born.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 26, 2018, 04:59:37 PM
Why are you ignoring Liberace? He started going with one name in 1940...a year before Ann-Margret was born.

Liberace used only his last name.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 26, 2018, 05:02:20 PM
Liberace used only his last name.

Born in Stallis and one of ZFB's idols.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 26, 2018, 08:48:07 PM
Born in Stallis and one of ZFB's idols.
Mentor, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 26, 2018, 08:50:19 PM
Anyone know how long a jar of pickled quail eggs is supposed to last?   No expiration date on the jar.

https://www.dakotasbest.biz/product_p/mj4040.htm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 26, 2018, 10:35:22 PM
Ann-Margret started before Pebbles and I'd wager you knew Pebbles last name but not necessarily Ann-Margret's.

Ann-Margret was before the Stone Age? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 26, 2018, 10:41:02 PM
Born in Stallis and one of ZFB's idols.

Half right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 27, 2018, 05:30:00 AM
Half right.

New Berlin?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 27, 2018, 10:14:07 AM
New Berlin?

West Milwaukee?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 27, 2018, 01:03:23 PM
West Milwaukee?

VA Hospital (MKE)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 27, 2018, 06:11:23 PM
Anyone know how long a jar of pickled quail eggs is supposed to last?   No expiration date on the jar.

https://www.dakotasbest.biz/product_p/mj4040.htm
Expiration dates = Fake news, hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 27, 2018, 06:16:12 PM
Anyone know how long a jar of pickled quail eggs is supposed to last?   No expiration date on the jar.

https://www.dakotasbest.biz/product_p/mj4040.htm

until they stink(smell test) or you need to wear a diaper 'ey? ;) 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 29, 2018, 01:24:54 PM
Expiration dates = Fake news, hey

I have two daughters. One takes all expiration dates to mean "if you eat on or after this date, you WILL die a painful death." The other considers them just something else on the container to ignore.

Both are alive and well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 29, 2018, 02:03:08 PM
I have two daughters. One takes all expiration dates to mean "if you eat on or after this date, you WILL die a painful death." The other considers them just something else on the container to ignore.

Both are alive and well.
http://healthland.time.com/2013/09/18/is-your-food-expired-dont-be-so-quick-to-toss-it/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 29, 2018, 02:03:08 PM
I have two daughters. One takes all expiration dates to mean "if you eat on or after this date, you WILL die a painful death." The other considers them just something else on the container to ignore.

Both are alive and well.

Everyone I know who has any level of expert knowledge in this tells me that the expiration date on a non-perishable food product is usually extremely conservative.  Often the date is more about taste than food safety.  My sister worked for Kroger, who requires expiration dates on any consumable product that it puts its private label on - including bottled water. I don't know about you, but if I am thirsty, I would not have any concerns about drinking expired water.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 29, 2018, 02:48:07 PM
Everyone I know who has any level of expert knowledge in this tells me that the expiration date on a non-perishable food product is usually extremely conservative.  Often the date is more about taste than food safety.  My sister worked for Kroger, who requires expiration dates on any consumable product that it puts its private label on - including bottled water. I don't know about you, but if I am thirsty, I would not have any concerns about drinking expired water.

Yep - I eat expired stuff all the time. If it’s past the date, I just look and/or smell for any obvious problems. Things like water, chips or cereal, I wouldn’t  even check the date.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 29, 2018, 02:50:29 PM
Yep - I eat expired stuff all the time. If it’s past the date, I just look and/or smell for any obvious problems. Things like water, chips or cereal, I wouldn’t  even check the date.

If you volunteer at a food pantry or depository, they instruct you to discard it.  Insurance.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 29, 2018, 02:52:29 PM
If you volunteer at a food pantry or depository, they instruct you to discard it.  Insurance.

Yep, and unfortunately, a lot of perfectly good food is wasted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 29, 2018, 03:37:56 PM
I have two daughters. One takes all expiration dates to mean "if you eat on or after this date, you WILL die a painful death." The other considers them just something else on the container to ignore.

Both are alive and well.

Sounds like a lot of Posters on here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 29, 2018, 05:21:12 PM
Yep, and unfortunately, a lot of perfectly good food is wasted.

My wife has a friend who is in charge of our local food pantry. The expiration date is one example of unnecessary food pantry waste, but there is also a disappointing amount based on  people’s poor food choices. My wife visited and saw a large stack of whole wheat bread next to an empty pallet. She commented about how great it was that the pantry stocks nutritious whole wheat bread instead of white bread.  She was told they get both…and that the empty pallet was from white bread that everybody took. She was told much of the whole wheat bread would end up getting tossed, because nobody who goes to the pantry chooses that. She also learned about fresh produce going bad while frozen meals fly off the shelves. Unfortunate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 29, 2018, 05:45:49 PM
    my rule-any poultry, fish or mayo based product hits the DOA date, gets tossed...

       however, there was this time when-
     
      my older brother drove truck for a number of years hauling everything from gasoline to lumber to everything consumable.  one incident, he had truck with a load of frozen turkeys break down.  i don't remember the critical temperature the compartment had to be held to, but it dipped a few degrees below that-they had not thawed out mind you, however, the mandated "scientific" temperature was breached.  ALL of the turkeys had to be thrown out.  well he brought a bunch of them home, still rock solid frozen.  no one that i recall suffered any ill-effects.  these could have very simply been given away to a food pantry or what have you, but the company's attorneys would have chit their panties
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 29, 2018, 08:35:43 PM
Sounds like a lot of Posters on here.

Don't think most on here are "well", tbh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 29, 2018, 08:38:36 PM
Don't think most on here are "well", tbh.

Well of the bar, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 29, 2018, 08:45:45 PM
Don't think most on here are "well", tbh.

Most are different degrees of "Well", medium well, well done, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 30, 2018, 06:58:18 PM
I throw away at least 60% of the groceries I purchase.

But more importantly.. I would like to purchase a scooter - the same ones Lime uses. How do I find them and how much do they cost?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on July 30, 2018, 07:09:08 PM
I throw away at least 60% of the groceries I purchase.

But more importantly.. I would like to purchase a scooter - the same ones Lime uses. How do I find them and how much do they cost?

It’s essentially a Segway ES2 scooter. Retails for about $800.  An ES1 retails for $500.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 30, 2018, 07:23:46 PM
It’s essentially a Segway ES2 scooter. Retails for about $800.  An ES1 retails for $500.

Thanks! I've gotta think about that one... hmm... walking is good for you, so probably should not.. but, they are fun. Definitely was doing 19+ mph down Nicollet and across the Stone Arch Bridge..

Tomorrow morning after basketball at Target Center, I'll probably grab a Lime or Bird and ride it back to my place. I'll look like a freak, complete with a Marquette TBT jersey, pouring sweat, Nike Elite Socks, a huge basketball backpack, etc... but I will enjoy it thoroughly. 

Crappy thing is by late afternoon there are like NONE left/available downtown. That's when I'd really like to use them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 30, 2018, 08:43:47 PM
How about one of these?

https://www.hoveround.com/personal-mobility/learn-more
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on July 30, 2018, 10:35:00 PM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EquatorialEvenAngelfish-max-1mb.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 31, 2018, 08:00:02 AM
I FLEW down Nicollet. 14 min leisurely walk from .7 miles away (Target Center to crib) turned into a 5 minute FLASH of fun. Might Lime 3 blocks to the office after I shower, wth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 31, 2018, 11:56:13 AM
I FLEW down Nicollet. 14 min leisurely walk from .7 miles away (Target Center to crib) turned into a 5 minute FLASH of fun. Might Lime 3 blocks to the office after I shower, wth.

Mount a gopro on your helmet.  Let's see this in action.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 31, 2018, 12:27:32 PM
Mount a gopro on your helmet.  Let's see this in action.

Ain’t no helmet on the god’s head joe. But I have thought about it

PS-tonight is AC Milan v Tottenham at US bank stadium. As s non-soccer guy, might I still enjoy it? Debating going.

Saw the Spurs arrive a couple days ago.. 90% geeks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 31, 2018, 01:15:09 PM
Ain’t no helmet on the god’s head joe. But I have thought about it

PS-tonight is AC Milan v Tottenham at US bank stadium. As s non-soccer guy, might I still enjoy it? Debating going.

Saw the Spurs arrive a couple days ago.. 90% geeks

Might be fun. I only watch soccer occasionally, but I’ve been to two games in person and liked the atmosphere. I was at US Bank when it first opened and had a good time.

I like giving sports I won’t typically watch a chance if I can go in person. I am not a hockey fan, but have been to a game, and even went to the MU– Georgetown lacrosse match when we were in DC for the Sweet 16 a few years back. Had a good time at both, even though I haven’t watched either sport before or since.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 31, 2018, 01:41:30 PM
Might be fun. I only watch soccer occasionally, but I’ve been to two games in person and liked the atmosphere. I was at US Bank when it first opened and had a good time.

I like giving sports I won’t typically watch a chance if I can go in person. I am not a hockey fan, but have been to a game, and even went to the MU– Georgetown lacrosse match when we were in DC for the Sweet 16 a few years back. Had a good time at both, even though I haven’t watched either sport before or since.

I think that’s where I’m too... seems like the atmosphere would be interesting; different at least. Probably will come down to $. Do I feel like paying $25? Sure, why not. $45... ehh, maybe pushing it. I’m paid, but on principal... dunno
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 31, 2018, 04:31:50 PM
I just tried a S'mores pop tart.  Big mistake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 31, 2018, 05:15:16 PM
I just tried a S'mores pop tart.  Big mistake.

Can't say I didn't warn you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 31, 2018, 05:23:12 PM
I just tried a S'mores pop tart.  Big mistake.

Go unnatural carnal knowledge yourself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on July 31, 2018, 06:14:21 PM
Go unnatural carnal knowledge yourself.

Food overreactions are almost as good as sports overreactions.

(https://i.imgur.com/X3syHee.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 31, 2018, 06:45:01 PM
I just tried a S'mores pop tart.  Big mistake.

Can’t believe you didn’t see it coming....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 31, 2018, 08:15:01 PM
Mount a gopro on your helmet.  Let's see this in action.

Seeing this might be worth sitting on Nicollet all day long hoping to catch a glimpse in person.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 31, 2018, 11:52:12 PM
I think that’s where I’m too... seems like the atmosphere would be interesting; different at least. Probably will come down to $. Do I feel like paying $25? Sure, why not. $45... ehh, maybe pushing it. I’m paid, but on principal... dunno

You go? Nice win for Spurs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 01, 2018, 12:49:03 AM
You go? Nice win for Spurs.

I went to US Bank stadium. After that, got weird.

I will say the Spurs seemed like nice lads. There is a super-nice hotel across the street from my place (Hotel Ivy) where a lot of teams stay.. so Sunday after we got rained off the water and had to bring the boat in early, was at the restaurant connected. Spurs came in (nh) for their catered meal, so I was cheering for them.

Nonetheless, I rolled to the stadium in Vikings gear. SKOL!!!!

I like Naf Naf grill
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2018, 07:03:32 AM
I went to US Bank stadium. After that, got weird.

I will say the Spurs seemed like nice lads. There is a super-nice hotel across the street from my place (Hotel Ivy) where a lot of teams stay.. so Sunday after we got rained off the water and had to bring the boat in early, was at the restaurant connected. Spurs came in (nh) for their catered meal, so I was cheering for them.

Nonetheless, I rolled to the stadium in Vikings gear. SKOL!!!!

I like Naf Naf grill


Hotel Ivy is awesome. Spent a weekend there shortly after it opened. Great rooms, nice bar and my daughter loved the spa.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 01, 2018, 09:44:47 AM

Hotel Ivy is awesome. Spent a weekend there shortly after it opened. Great rooms, nice bar and my daughter loved the spa.

Yes, the connected restaurant & downstairs bar (Monello / Mama DeCampos & Constantine, respectively) are great. I make it over there (across the street) often... and it’s skyway connected to my place!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 01, 2018, 11:20:42 AM
I like Naf Naf grill

I couldn't let this pass without comment.  Naf Naf is freaking awesome.  Currently, my favorite of all of those "fast casual" restaurants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on August 01, 2018, 11:56:05 AM
I couldn't let this pass without comment.  Naf Naf is freaking awesome.  Currently, my favorite of all of those "fast casual" restaurants.

Good to know. I'll be in MPLS next week for work, and will take a visit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 01, 2018, 01:14:23 PM
Best chocolate chip cookie you ever had?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 01, 2018, 02:57:08 PM
Best chocolate chip cookie you ever had?

Hard to say, but best grocery store chocolate chip cookie is Matt's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 01, 2018, 03:09:02 PM
Good to know. I'll be in MPLS next week for work, and will take a visit.

We’ve got a few of ‘em downtown... I LOVE their falafel balls (nh). Usually get a steak rice bowl, but then the debate is Naf Chips or a few falafel.  Wonderful and I may get it tonight 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 01, 2018, 03:09:56 PM
Hard to say, but best grocery store chocolate chip cookie is Matt's.
Might be odd but the ones I've been given at check-in at DoubleTree have been excellent
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 01, 2018, 03:15:24 PM
Best chocolate chip cookie you ever had?

Home made ones beat any I have ever had anywhere else.  Mrs. Fields probably for mass marketed ones.  Chips Ahoy are terrible.  Someone else said Doubletree, and they are very good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 01, 2018, 03:25:41 PM
Home made ones beat any I have ever had anywhere else.  Mrs. Fields probably for mass marketed ones.  Chips Ahoy are terrible.  Someone else said Doubletree, and they are very good.

There's nothing wrong with Chips Ahoy. Can second Doubletree though.

When I drove LIMOs at Marquette one of my neighbors worked there, would always pick him up and he'd always have an ample supply of Doubletree cookies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 01, 2018, 03:28:51 PM
Home made ones beat any I have ever had anywhere else.  Mrs. Fields probably for mass marketed ones.  Chips Ahoy are terrible.  Someone else said Doubletree, and they are very good.


Yeah when my wife makes the perfect chocolate chip cookie, there really is none better.

And anyone who puts nuts in a chocolate chip cookie should be shot into the sun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2018, 03:29:34 PM
Ice cubes in beer.    Sounds fine, or WTF?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 01, 2018, 03:35:07 PM
Ice cubes in beer.    Sounds fine, or WTF?

I may have to put you on Ignore for even asking that question.
Can one of the mods step in here please and give this guy a timeout?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 01, 2018, 03:37:05 PM
Best chocolate chip cookie you ever had?

Midwest Express (but I was hammered off the free vino)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 01, 2018, 03:38:39 PM
Best chocolate chip cookie you ever had?

In my mind, the only correct answer to this question is homemade.  If you're of a mind to make'em, try Alton Brown's "chewy" recipe.  https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-chewy-recipe-1909046 (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-chewy-recipe-1909046)  There are none better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 01, 2018, 05:19:36 PM
Ice cubes in beer.    Sounds fine, or WTF?

Reported post. This is offensive stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2018, 05:27:59 PM
Reported post. This is offensive stuff.

Seriously, I know a guy who puts ice in his beer.   I mean, the first time I saw them floating there, I figured it was a mistake, or I dunno, super warm beer and someone desperate.     But then I saw it a 2nd time and it kinda broke my brain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 01, 2018, 06:39:28 PM
In my mind, the only correct answer to this question is homemade.  If you're of a mind to make'em, try Alton Brown's "chewy" recipe.  https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-chewy-recipe-1909046 (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-chewy-recipe-1909046)  There are none better.

Nice try, Mom

If you can't put them in the smoker or on the grill, you know these guys aren't making them.

Also, I have a Mrs. Fields cookbook that has a good recipe, although she says for the record that it isn't what they sell in the stores.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 01, 2018, 07:04:42 PM
The best chocolate chip cookies are a chocolate chip cookie served with a side of BACON.

The second best is Sweet Martha's. Ma and JB, you know better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 01, 2018, 07:07:55 PM
The second best is Sweet Martha's. Ma and JB, you know better.

True... almost that time!

Right outside Orchestra Hall they have food trucks seemingly all day for the next few weeks.. one of them has hot corn on the cob and I love it. Very difficult to resist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 01, 2018, 07:44:33 PM
Best chocolate chip cookie you ever had?

Sweet Martha's. Hands down. No competition. Pretty sure she bakes cocaine straight into the dough

EDIT: I swear I wrote this before reading RC's post. I'm a better Minnesotan than JB and I haven't lived there for 12 years!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 01, 2018, 07:54:05 PM
Check your cards! Arby's was hacked
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-doj-arrests-three-allegedly-in-hacker-group-20180801-story.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 01, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
Seriously, I know a guy who puts ice in his beer.   I mean, the first time I saw them floating there, I figured it was a mistake, or I dunno, super warm beer and someone desperate.     But then I saw it a 2nd time and it kinda broke my brain.

That is definitely not okay. If you need ice with your beer, put the mug in the freezer first.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 01, 2018, 08:00:26 PM
Ice cubes in beer.    Sounds fine, or WTF?
Delete this comment and ban yourself for a day, seriously  >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 01, 2018, 08:01:23 PM
Seriously, I know a guy who puts ice in his beer.   I mean, the first time I saw them floating there, I figured it was a mistake, or I dunno, super warm beer and someone desperate.     But then I saw it a 2nd time and it kinda broke my brain.
Unfriend, unfriend!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 01, 2018, 08:05:32 PM
Seriously, I know a guy who puts ice in his beer.   I mean, the first time I saw them floating there, I figured it was a mistake, or I dunno, super warm beer and someone desperate.     But then I saw it a 2nd time and it kinda broke my brain.
When a frosted schooner is not available, this is acceptable. Ice on the outside or inside: No difference.

Anyone ever put salt in their beer to give it more of a head, especially when the draft lines are flat?  Also, remember the days when taverns used to offer hard boiled eggs with a beer?

Boilermakers any one?  Drop that whisky shot glass right into your draft beer to foam it up and give your lager beer a little kick.

Nomad World Pub...shot, beer and a butt?

Scoop has become a bunch of candy asses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2018, 10:09:53 PM
My wife makes the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten.

And anyone who puts ice or salt in their beer should be forced to eat chocolate chip cookies with nuts for eternity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 01, 2018, 10:12:47 PM
My wife makes the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten.

And anyone who puts ice or salt in their beer should be forced to eat chocolate chip cookies with nuts for eternity.

Depends on the nut.

Pecans - yes.

Walnuts - no

Macadamias - maybe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on August 01, 2018, 10:48:50 PM
When a frosted schooner is not available, this is acceptable. Ice on the outside or inside: No difference.

Anyone ever put salt in their beer to give it more of a head, especially when the draft lines are flat?  Also, remember the days when taverns used to offer RAW eggs to put in your beer?

Boilermakers any one?  Drop that whisky shot glass right into your draft beer to foam it up and give your lager beer a little kick.

Nomad World Pub...shot, beer and a butt?


FIFY  ;)

Scoop has become a bunch of candy asses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 01, 2018, 11:27:45 PM
When a frosted schooner is not available, this is acceptable. Ice on the outside or inside: No difference.

Anyone ever put salt in their beer to give it more of a head, especially when the draft lines are flat?  Also, remember the days when taverns used to offer hard boiled eggs with a beer?

Boilermakers any one?  Drop that whisky shot glass right into your draft beer to foam it up and give your lager beer a little kick.

Nomad World Pub...shot, beer and a butt?

Scoop has become a bunch of candy asses.

Boilermakers, the official drink of "Shameless"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 02, 2018, 12:25:47 AM
1. Warm Beer
2. No Beer
3. Beer With Ice

What’s the lesser of evils?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on August 02, 2018, 05:25:16 AM
Ice cubes in beer.    Sounds fine, or WTF?

My grandmother used to put a packet of sugar in her beer.

She has been gone for 25 years, but I still have not recovered.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2018, 07:14:13 AM
1. Warm Beer
2. No Beer
3. Beer With Ice

What’s the lesser of evils?

No beer...because you can always have some bourbon instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 02, 2018, 07:24:01 AM
Anyone put a drop of MiO in their beer or vodka to add a fruit taste?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 02, 2018, 07:26:20 AM
1. Warm Beer
2. No Beer
3. Beer With Ice

What’s the lesser of evils?

Not a fan of ice beer, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 02, 2018, 08:11:50 AM
Anyone put a drop of MiO in their beer or vodka to add a fruit taste?

Beer? That would be flaming

I think I did once put mio or something similar in tap water for a vodka drink when I had nothing else to mix with. It sucked IIRC
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 02, 2018, 12:27:11 PM
If you can't put them in the smoker or on the grill, you know these guys aren't making them.

Smoked cookies...now I'm curious...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2018, 12:35:39 PM
Hopefully we don't have any of those sickos who adulterate scrambled eggs with ketchup.

#savetheeggs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on August 02, 2018, 01:34:25 PM
Hopefully we don't have any of those sickos who adulterate scrambled eggs ANYTHING with ketchup.

#savetheeggs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 02, 2018, 01:38:00 PM
My grandmother used to put a packet of sugar in her beer.

She has been gone for 25 years, but I still have not recovered.

My father-in-law drinks half beer, half orange soda. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 02, 2018, 01:52:16 PM
Anyone ever put salt in their beer to give it more of a head, especially when the draft lines are flat?

My mother does that, and I've been known to do it on occasion.  Generally, at the urging of my youngest who saw my mom do it and thinks it's neat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2018, 04:22:17 PM
My father-in-law drinks half beer, half orange soda.

What’s next - whipped cream and sprinkles on coffee?!?!?

Oh, wait....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 02, 2018, 05:08:01 PM
When a frosted schooner is not available, this is acceptable. Ice on the outside or inside: No difference.

Anyone ever put salt in their beer to give it more of a head, especially when the draft lines are flat?  Also, remember the days when taverns used to offer hard boiled eggs with a beer?

Boilermakers any one?  Drop that whisky shot glass right into your draft beer to foam it up and give your lager beer a little kick.

Nomad World Pub...shot, beer and a butt?

Scoop has become a bunch of candy asses.

Different version, but:

Ichi, ni, san...sake bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 02, 2018, 05:11:21 PM
Superbeer. Shot of vodka in a pint. Nice little surprise at the end of the drink.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 02, 2018, 05:24:47 PM
The best chocolate chip cookies are a chocolate chip cookie served with a side of BACON.

The second best is Sweet Martha's. Ma and JB, you know better.

You’re right, Chili - I forgot about Sweet Martha’s. But I still stand by my answer. Sweet Martha’s cookies are warm, gooey hunks of gold...for Sweet Martha.  And the fresh-baked ones are only available for 10 days in August.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 02, 2018, 09:07:22 PM
Ginger or Mary Ann 2018? Yikes.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROB6LTaCGswPTLZsMxJaSmKWiaO1rEj4B9QdYS2FA8QFdCJyH2Sw)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 02, 2018, 09:08:36 PM
Ginger or Mary Ann 2018? Yikes.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROB6LTaCGswPTLZsMxJaSmKWiaO1rEj4B9QdYS2FA8QFdCJyH2Sw)
Mary Ann
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2018, 09:17:09 PM
Mary Ann

I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 02, 2018, 09:19:36 PM
Mary Ann


Also she's rich cause she inherited Mrs. Howell's estate.

True story.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 02, 2018, 09:20:34 PM
Ginger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 02, 2018, 09:25:24 PM
I agree with this analysis.

Neck isn't Mary Ann.

Here is Mary Ann rockin' it at ComicCon 2018.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BkBncxACZ34/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 02, 2018, 11:25:34 PM
Hopefully we don't have any of those sickos who adulterate scrambled eggs with ketchup.

#savetheeggs

How do you feel about hot sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 03, 2018, 07:32:12 AM
Ginger or Mary Ann 2018? Yikes.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROB6LTaCGswPTLZsMxJaSmKWiaO1rEj4B9QdYS2FA8QFdCJyH2Sw)

You realize she is 84 years old, right?

How about you put a picture of your mom up so we can judge her?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 03, 2018, 08:29:07 AM
You realize she is 84 years old, right?

How about you put a picture of your mom up so we can judge her?

You a lobbyist for the Bad Plastic Surgeons of America or something? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 03, 2018, 08:33:00 AM
You a lobbyist for the Bad Plastic Surgeons of America or something?

What's bad about her plastic surgery?

I have seen way worse. I would say she looks better than most.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 03, 2018, 08:56:50 AM
What's bad about her plastic surgery?

I have seen way worse. I would say she looks better than most.


You may want to Google up some other images.  She looks terrible.  And yeah my 82 year old mom looks better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 03, 2018, 09:13:30 AM
And yeah my 82 year old mom looks better.

I’ll second that. Holla!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2018, 10:40:29 AM
How do you feel about hot sauce?

I love hot sauce...as long as it doesn’t get anywhere near my eggs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 03, 2018, 11:06:07 AM
I love hot sauce...as long as it doesn’t get anywhere near my eggs.

Freezing cold take
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 03, 2018, 11:19:06 AM
I love hot sauce...as long as it doesn’t get anywhere near my eggs.

 :o

Hot sauce belongs on everything. Not every sauces matches every dish but there is a hot sauce for everything (that's not sweet)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2018, 01:12:55 PM
:o

Hot sauce belongs on everything. Not every sauces matches every dish but there is a hot sauce for everything (that's not sweet)

OK, so what kind of hot sauce would you put on a ghost chili pepper? How about Cheerios?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: FruitStandJim on August 03, 2018, 01:53:09 PM
Maybe this is the wrong thread to do so, but anyways...

New poster/Marquette fan here. I'm starting grad school at Marquette in a few weeks. I'm a big college basketball fan, so I've seen plenty of Marquette games. Being a die-hard Bulls fan, I loved when we picked Jimmy Butler because I loved his game at Marquette. I have a cousin that played soccer at Marquette. I live in the NW burbs of Chicago, so I make it up to 4-5 Brewers games every Summer (coming up tomorrow for the State Fair and Crew game). So I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm not new to the Milwaukee area or knowing anything about it, but I am new to Marquette athletics fanhood. I look forward to conversing with everyone here during bball season.

I never went to a Marquette game at the Bradley Center, so am I spoiled for having my first MU game being at the new place?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2018, 01:59:46 PM
Maybe this is the wrong thread to do so, but anyways...

New poster/Marquette fan here. I'm starting grad school at Marquette in a few weeks. I'm a big college basketball fan, so I've seen plenty of Marquette games. Being a die-hard Bulls fan, I loved when we picked Jimmy Butler because I loved his game at Marquette. I have a cousin that played soccer at Marquette. I live in the NW burbs of Chicago, so I make it up to 4-5 Brewers games every Summer (coming up tomorrow for the State Fair and Crew game). So I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm not new to the Milwaukee area or knowing anything about it, but I am new to Marquette athletics fanhood. I look forward to conversing with everyone here during bball season.

I never went to a Marquette game at the Bradley Center, so am I spoiled for having my first MU game being at the new place?

This is the right thread for everything!

You certainly picked a good year to become a new Marquette fan. The team should be great and the new arena should be a definite upgrade from the Bradley Center.

My experience parallels yours, only I became a “new” Fan when my dad got season tickets around 1970. We were into the Al dynasty at that point, and the old Milwaukee arena was phenomenal in its day.  So my first few years included an NIT championship, an NCAA championship and runner up, and a remarkable overall record. I truly hope your experience compares.

Welcome onboard!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 03, 2018, 02:35:48 PM
OK, so what kind of hot sauce would you put on a ghost chili pepper? How about Cheerios?

Frank's red hot...you can put that crap on anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 03, 2018, 02:52:21 PM
Frank's red hot...you can put that crap on anything.

NH?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 03, 2018, 03:39:54 PM
I am in Brussels scouting locations for Euro.muScoop and had mayonnaise on my fries today.

It was different.

Also, they call them frites.   I'm not sure why they do that, but whatever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 03, 2018, 03:43:47 PM
I am in Brussels scouting locations for Euro.muScoop and had mayonnaise on my fries today.

It was different.

Also, they call them frites.   I'm not sure why they do that, but whatever.

They use mayo that in the Netherlands, too.  I had to scream at the vendor to stop as he poised the squirt bottle over my fries.  I also got a dirty look from him as I began to eat them.  Then he handed me a fork.

Europeans, amirite?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2018, 03:59:25 PM
I am in Brussels scouting locations for Euro.muScoop and had mayonnaise on my fries today.

It was different.

Also, they call them frites.   I'm not sure why they do that, but whatever.

Mussels and frites, the classic Belgian pairing.

Fortunately, the beer is good enough to make the food fairly irrelevant. And I’m pretty sure a good Belgian quad counts as a full meal anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 03, 2018, 11:21:16 PM
Maybe this is the wrong thread to do so, but anyways...

New poster/Marquette fan here. I'm starting grad school at Marquette in a few weeks. I'm a big college basketball fan, so I've seen plenty of Marquette games. Being a die-hard Bulls fan, I loved when we picked Jimmy Butler because I loved his game at Marquette. I have a cousin that played soccer at Marquette. I live in the NW burbs of Chicago, so I make it up to 4-5 Brewers games every Summer (coming up tomorrow for the State Fair and Crew game). So I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm not new to the Milwaukee area or knowing anything about it, but I am new to Marquette athletics fanhood. I look forward to conversing with everyone here during bball season.

I never went to a Marquette game at the Bradley Center, so am I spoiled for having my first MU game being at the new place?

welcome warrior!!  you saw a great brewer game tonight-thames(i call him korea) hit a walk-off bomb.  hope you didn't leave too early. 

surprised no one mentioned hot sauce on ye ole cheddar n beef eyn'a? 

  ketchup and franks on the huevos can be an early morning eye opener
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 04, 2018, 05:25:22 AM
I am in Brussels scouting locations for Euro.muScoop and had mayonnaise on my fries today.

It was different.

Also, they call them frites.   I'm not sure why they do that, but whatever.

When in Belgium or the Netherlands you should be using mayo, curry mayo, or curry ketchup with your frites. Also, should you happen to wind up in Bruges, find yourself a drunk, English fluent local to give you the drunk version of the battle of the golden spurs. It could be....educational.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 04, 2018, 05:29:33 AM
:o

Hot sauce belongs on everything. Not every sauces matches every dish but there is a hot sauce for everything (that's not sweet)
Freezing cold take

We, the millenials, have spoken.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 04, 2018, 11:03:03 AM
Mussels and frites, the classic Belgian pairing.

Fortunately, the beer is good enough to make the food fairly irrelevant. And I’m pretty sure a good Belgian quad counts as a full meal anyway.
Most accurate post in Scoop history
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 04, 2018, 03:49:23 PM
This afternoon, my wife was gardening near some towels that were drying on our clothes rack. I suddenly heard her yelling, and looked outside to see her chasing a red squirrel that had taken a towel and was dragging it through the garden. The squirrel dropped the towel and ran off into the woods. A couple of minutes later, she was yelling again. The squirrel had returned, and was trying to take another towel. She chased it away before it got one.

It all happened so quickly, there was no time to get a video. When I mentioned my dismay about that to my wife, she thought I should have been more upset about the towel-stealing squirrel.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 04, 2018, 04:14:46 PM
Most accurate post in Scoop history

Pretty sure that "ND sucks" is the most accurate post in Scoop history.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 04, 2018, 04:27:12 PM
Pretty sure that "ND sucks" is the most accurate post in Scoop history.

Drove by the Fighting Sex Offenders campus today.  Low pressure zone over the golden dome confirms one thing...ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 04, 2018, 05:36:07 PM
Pretty sure that "ND sucks" is the most accurate post in Scoop history.

Rodents suck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 05, 2018, 07:56:24 AM
El Yucatecca Habanero hot sauce is tremendous with sunny side eggs, hash browns, and chorizo. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on August 05, 2018, 08:22:43 AM
El Yucatecca Habanero hot sauce is tremendous with sunny side eggs, hash browns, and chorizo.

Beautiful, but over easy for me chili. Four weeks and we’re fishing baby.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 05, 2018, 09:05:01 AM
Last night I bumped into a neighbor on my walk who told me he was going duck hunting…in Argentina. I had never heard of Argentina as a place people would travel thousands of miles to for duck hunting. Then I came across this:

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2011/11/15/the-worlds-best-waterfowl-hunting/

Who knew?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 05, 2018, 09:14:29 AM
Last night I bumped into a neighbor on my walk who told me he was going duck hunting…in Argentina. I had never heard of Argentina as a place people would travel thousands of miles to for duck hunting. Then I came across this:

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2011/11/15/the-worlds-best-waterfowl-hunting/

Who knew?


I bet you he's going to have trouble cause the waterfowl fly in a clockwise direction south of the equator.  It's like catching a punt from a left-footer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 05, 2018, 09:50:26 AM

I bet you he's going to have trouble cause the waterfowl fly in a clockwise direction south of the equator.  It's like catching a punt from a left-footer.

Haha that was great!

In other news I have heard Argentina is great for duck and grouse/pigeon hunting!

I’m doing North Dakota this year for some duck hunting. Anyone ever been?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 05, 2018, 06:30:22 PM
Grilled salmon and baked potatoes tonight. Spinach or Brussels sprouts on the side?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on August 05, 2018, 07:30:34 PM
Grilled salmon and baked potatoes tonight. Spinach or Brussels sprouts on the side?

Honey sirracha roasted brussels man
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 05, 2018, 07:35:53 PM
Honey sirracha roasted brussels man

Sriracha.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 05, 2018, 07:58:33 PM
Went with the spinach. Now I have fragments in my teeth.

Plain or mint floss?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 06, 2018, 07:48:21 AM
I didn't know Charlotte Rae was a Milwaukee native.  I also thought she was already dead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2018, 08:47:54 AM
I didn't know Charlotte Rae was a Milwaukee native.  I also thought she was already dead.

I had to google Charlotte Rae to know who you were talking about. Needless to say, I didn’t know she was a Milwaukee native either....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 06, 2018, 09:05:38 AM
I had to google Charlotte Rae to know who you were talking about. Needless to say, I didn’t know she was a Milwaukee native either....

When you are 50 years old like I am, you remember her from crappy 80s sitcoms from your childhood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 06, 2018, 10:42:35 AM
When you are 50 years old like I am, you remember her from crappy 80s sitcoms from your childhood.

You take the good, you take the bad
you take them both and there you have
The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 06, 2018, 11:38:49 AM
Went with the spinach. Now I have fragments in my teeth.

Plain or mint floss?

Mint.  Plain is for animals.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 06, 2018, 11:41:23 AM
Mint.  Plain is for animals.

Cinnamon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 06, 2018, 11:59:27 AM
I had to google Charlotte Rae to know who you were talking about. Needless to say, I didn’t know she was a Milwaukee native either....

I remember her character in Diffrent Strokes mentioning that she was from Wisconsin. I wish I could remember important things as well as I remember crap like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2018, 12:11:11 PM
When you are 50 years old like I am, you remember her from crappy 80s sitcoms from your childhood.

Regrettably, I remember many of those same sitcoms. I just did not remember the name of the woman who played the character. As soon as I saw a picture, I recognized her.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 06, 2018, 03:17:02 PM
Cinnamon?

Sure, why not cinnamon.

Reminds me every time I go to the dentist and they ask what flavor paste I want, offering mint or "something else"?

So I ask if they have mushroom or pickle flavor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2018, 03:21:41 PM
Sure, why not cinnamon.

Reminds me every time I go to the dentist and they ask what flavor paste I want, offering mint or "something else"?

So I ask if they have mushroom or pickle flavor.

Topper’s next visit to the dentist:

“Good news! We have the pickle flavored paste you’ve been asking about!”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 06, 2018, 06:59:15 PM
Anyone ever buy tires through Tire Rack?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MattyWarrior on August 06, 2018, 09:02:08 PM
Years ago I did and it was a great deal, shipped to a dealership where I had a friend put the tires
on during his lunch hour and I gave him fitey bucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 06, 2018, 10:35:32 PM
Bought and installed at their warehouse in South Bend.  Best tires and installation ever.

However, I cannot speak to having them shipped and installed locally. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 07, 2018, 04:57:34 AM
Bought and installed at their warehouse in South Bend.  Best tires and installation ever.

However, I cannot speak to having them shipped and installed locally.

Any idea how much you saved?

That is one big building along the toll road, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 07, 2018, 06:58:06 AM
IIRC, saved $200-250 vs. local tire shops (Tires Plus, NTB, & Waukegan Tire) and around $100 vs. Costco.

Yes to both big building and toll road.  Best thing to happen to South Bend in the last 175 years. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu03eng on August 07, 2018, 08:21:23 AM
Topper’s next visit to the dentist:

“Good news! We have the pickle flavored paste you’ve been asking about!”

"Hey Chuck, Chuck! It's your cousin Marvin, Marvin Berry! You know that new floss flavor you've been looking for????"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2018, 09:05:18 AM
Anyone ever buy tires through Tire Rack?

If you plan to get snow tires, you might consider Discount Tire. You pay a bit more than Tire Rack, but they switch out and rotate the snow and summer tires for no extra charge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 07, 2018, 09:11:17 AM
Do people still get snow tires???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 07, 2018, 10:17:04 AM
Anyone ever buy tires through Tire Rack?

I did not too long ago.  Had them shipped to the local Firestone,  installed no problem.  Saved a bunch, dont remember how much.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 07, 2018, 10:35:44 AM
Any idea how much you saved?

That is one big building along the toll road, eh?
I just bought a set of 4 tires Saturday and have previously bought 2 sets of snow tires from Tire Rack before they partnered with local installers. Now I could have them shipped to Munro and get them to install however they weren't any cheaper than just buying at Richlonn's locally and they offer a nitrogen fill, lifetime rotation etc. plus I was supporting a local business so I passed on TR this time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 07, 2018, 10:58:03 AM
Anyone ever buy tires through Tire Rack?

Yes, good experience - local shop installed.  However, when they did it they mentioned they would have price matched, so you might try printing off your tire rack quote and taking it to the installer and see if they'll give you a similar deal straight away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2018, 11:53:30 AM
Do people still get snow tires???

Yes, and they make a huge difference in Minnesota winters.  You can make do with a good set of all season tires, but I switched to snow tires and noticed the difference immediately.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2018, 08:24:55 AM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 08, 2018, 08:32:14 AM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?
Almond
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2018, 08:40:30 AM
Almond

The lines are blurring: https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20180806/almond-milk-recalled-over-cows-milk-concerns

Yeah I know - likely a one-time accident. Still, I have tried various brands of almond and soy milk, and can’t get past the nutty taste.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 08, 2018, 09:10:27 AM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?

No chocolate on the list?  racist.

skim all the way.  even 1% is like drinking motor oil.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 08, 2018, 09:19:16 AM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?

Skim though honestly I've cut milk out of my diet since moving south
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 08, 2018, 09:47:45 AM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?



We went from skim to 1% a couple years ago.  I told my wife last week that we're going up to 2%.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 08, 2018, 10:04:00 AM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?

1%
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 08, 2018, 10:04:25 AM
Almond
#FakeNews not milk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on August 08, 2018, 11:37:38 AM
Skim and 1% chocolate
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 08, 2018, 12:41:10 PM
Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim?

People over 7 years of age shouldn’t be drinking milk. Ewww, gross!

(I do use almond & cashew milk to make smoothies tho nh)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2018, 01:00:05 PM
#FakeNews not milk

Affirmative. Milk comes from animals, not plants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 08, 2018, 01:58:52 PM
Affirmative. Milk comes from animals, not plants.
Oh yeah?  Explain the milkweed plant then!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2018, 02:00:24 PM
Oh yeah?  Explain the milkweed plant then!

lol

Try to milk one and tell me what you get!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 08, 2018, 06:45:03 PM
In drive thru at Raising Cane’s. Opened yesterday. Police controlling traffic; line out the door. This better be good when I eat it in 75 minutes.

Have had in Vegas, but only at events when they bring it in the coaches/media room and it’s already cold. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 08, 2018, 07:54:18 PM
In drive thru at Raising Cane’s. Opened yesterday. Police controlling traffic; line out the door. This better be good when I eat it in 75 minutes.

Have had in Vegas, but only at events when they bring it in the coaches/media room and it’s already cold.

what the...i had never heard of this one.  i looked them up-really cool story.  i'm assuming they're really good, but chicken fingers?  wrote up business model in college writing course at LSU and got a B-.  named after his yellow Labrador.  is currently on raising cane #3 since starting his restaurant

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_Cane%27s_Chicken_Fingers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2018, 08:22:50 PM
In drive thru at Raising Cane’s. Opened yesterday. Police controlling traffic; line out the door. This better be good when I eat it in 75 minutes.

Have had in Vegas, but only at events when they bring it in the coaches/media room and it’s already cold.

My daughter goes to the Dinkytown Cane’s all the time. I’ve never tried it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 08, 2018, 08:28:38 PM
In drive thru at Raising Cane’s. Opened yesterday. Police controlling traffic; line out the door. This better be good when I eat it in 75 minutes.

Have had in Vegas, but only at events when they bring it in the coaches/media room and it’s already cold.

Favorite national fast food chain bar none. Box combo,  no coleslaw,  sub extra toast, extra sauce. Can't go wrong
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 08, 2018, 09:32:25 PM
Favorite national fast food chain bar none. Box combo,  no coleslaw,  sub extra toast, extra sauce. Can't go wrong

Never had the pleasure but hard to imagine it's better than Portillos (who maybe aren't national?)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 08, 2018, 09:40:43 PM
Never had the pleasure but hard to imagine it's better than Portillos (who maybe aren't national?)

It's far behind Portillos
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Nukem2 on August 08, 2018, 09:44:47 PM
No chocolate on the list?  racist.

skim all the way.  even 1% is like drinking motor oil.
Yup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 08, 2018, 09:47:17 PM
Had some Weller Antique tonight.  Nummy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 08, 2018, 11:13:45 PM
Never had the pleasure but hard to imagine it's better than Portillos (who maybe aren't national?)

I guess you could call them national. I think they have some locations in California and Florida IIRC.

Though personally never understood the hype. Its really good, don't get me wrong, but never something I personally craved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on August 09, 2018, 10:16:17 AM
Favorite national fast food chain bar none. Box combo,  no coleslaw,  sub extra toast, extra sauce. Can't go wrong

I mean...there's a few ways you can go wrong with that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2018, 10:46:10 AM
I guess you could call them national. I think they have some locations in California and Florida IIRC.

Though personally never understood the hype. Its really good, don't get me wrong, but never something I personally craved.


It always ruins it for me when a restaurant I look forward to visiting when I travel decides to open up a branch nearby.

A few years ago it was Culvers.  Before they went nationwide, my kids (who were pretty young at the time) thought Culver's was one of the best things about going to Wisconsin.  Oh yeah, and that whole Grandma and Grandpa thing.

I was glad to hear that In and Out doesn't plan to expand much farther geographically than it already has.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 09, 2018, 10:51:36 AM

It always ruins it for me when a restaurant I look forward to visiting when I travel decides to open up a branch nearby.

A few years ago it was Culvers.  Before they went nationwide, my kids (who were pretty young at the time) thought Culver's was one of the best things about going to Wisconsin.  Oh yeah, and that whole Grandma and Grandpa thing.

I was glad to hear that In and Out doesn't plan to expand much farther geographically than it already has.


Yep.  Two examples: Chick-fil-a and Sonic.

When we went south on vacation, we would need to make a stop at both at some time. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2018, 11:13:25 AM

Yep.  Two examples: Chick-fil-a and Sonic.


When we went south on vacation, we would need to make a stop at both at some time.

For me:

Boston Chicken:  We lived down the street from the original one.  It was a hole in the wall with no seating and some cafeteria-style steam tables for the side dishes

Cracker Barrel:  My folks would load us all into the station wagon and head down to the original in Lebanon, TN. 




For us, a trip down South has to include Waffle House.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 09, 2018, 11:26:09 AM

Yep.  Two examples: Chick-fil-a and Sonic.

When we went south on vacation, we would need to make a stop at both at some time.

See the first time I had either of those was when they came up north.

To echo chick's point though, when we would drive down to Florida we would always stop at a Waffle House without fail. Love those hash browns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 09, 2018, 11:49:47 AM

It always ruins it for me when a restaurant I look forward to visiting when I travel decides to open up a branch nearby.

A few years ago it was Culvers.  Before they went nationwide, my kids (who were pretty young at the time) thought Culver's was one of the best things about going to Wisconsin.  Oh yeah, and that whole Grandma and Grandpa thing.

I was glad to hear that In and Out doesn't plan to expand much farther geographically than it already has.

In and out, another one that I never understand the hype. Its a very good fast food burger, but not craving worth to me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 09, 2018, 12:17:46 PM
People over 7 years of age shouldn’t be drinking milk. Ewww, gross!

(I do use almond & cashew milk to make smoothies tho nh)

 ::) Milk rocks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 09, 2018, 12:19:12 PM
In and out, another one that I never understand the hype. Its a very good fast food burger, but not craving worth to me

The exclusivity of In and Out is the key.  Kinda like Coors back 35 years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 09, 2018, 01:40:02 PM
The exclusivity of In and Out is the key.  Kinda like Coors back 35 years ago.

Kinda like why I have to bring back of a 12-pack of Spotted Cow to my damn neighbor in suburban Chicago every time I go north of the border.
Buy your own damn beer, freeloader! I don't care if my plants die while I'm on vacation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 09, 2018, 02:00:36 PM
Spotted Cow is 5% beer, 95% hype.  It's the Bitcoin of beers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 09, 2018, 04:06:17 PM
  cousins subs is trying to move into the chicago market-like many others, when they franchise, the lose something.  they're still pretty good, but it depends on which one you go to and who's working.  plus they've gotten expensive.  the last 2 times i've had them, i ordered,asked them how long-20 minutes. i get there,  no one else in the place and they hadn't even started making them?? both times

sobelmans is another one-the one out in waukesha isn't bad, but conejitos didn't franchise for a reason.  in fact people had to beg conejito to add on
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 09, 2018, 04:10:44 PM
I got lunch at Taco Johns today.  I didn't know they even still existed.  I haven't been to a Taco Johns for probably 30-35 years.  The menu still has Taco Bravos and still has Potato Oles.  Just like old times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2018, 04:32:53 PM
I got lunch at Taco Johns today.  I didn't know they even still existed.  I haven't been to a Taco Johns for probably 30-35 years.  The menu still has Taco Bravos and still has Potato Oles.  Just like old times.

Taco Johns actually advertises on TV in Northern Wisconsin.  Of course, ads on the Rhinelander station can't be all that expensive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 09, 2018, 04:58:41 PM
Taco Johns actually advertises on TV in Northern Wisconsin.  Of course, ads on the Rhinelander station can't be all that expensive.

Rates go up during Hodag Days, I'm sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 09, 2018, 05:34:53 PM
Hell yeah!

https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a22674251/air-force-bomb-forest-fires/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2018, 05:45:41 PM
Spotted Cow is 5% beer, 95% hype.  It's the Bitcoin of beers.

Affirmative. I think people buy it for the name.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JustinLewisFanClubPres on August 09, 2018, 06:16:33 PM
Affirmative. I think people buy it for the name.

Twenty years ago it really stood out amongst the other, mostly macro beers on the market in WI.  With the ubiquity of craft beer today, it has lost some of its luster. However, New Glarus remains, in my opinion, beyond reproach as a brewery and I would take the totality of their offerings over nearly any other brewery in America.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LAMUfan on August 09, 2018, 06:20:07 PM
Twenty years ago it really stood out amongst the other, mostly macro beers on the market in WI.  With the ubiquity of craft beer today, it has lost some of its luster. However, New Glarus remains, in my opinion, beyond reproach as a brewery and I would take the totality of their offerings over nearly any other brewery in America.
Everyone is entitled to there own opinions, but I don't even know where to start with this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 09, 2018, 06:24:07 PM
Got some Spotted Cow and Moon Man (nh) in the fridge.. both are fine, I like them, but nothing amazing.

Now, for thoughts on Raising Cane's...

"The Box" is a great name and that's what I got.

Chicken fingers - good; loved the crispiness aspect of it - very key to set them apart from others. Chick Fil A's chicken is great... but the crispiness of Cane's was fun for my mouthhole

Sauce - I liked it. Didn't blow me away, but it was good.

Coleslaw - blah. Coleslaw for me ranges from exceptional to horrid.. this was pretty bland, not very good... but it was horrid.

Bread - they call it Texas toast, I would not. Looked like someone fuk'd up on making hotdog buns and said, 'eff it, let's make it "toast".. that being said, the crunchy parts of it were good.. it was a lot better in my mouth than in my eyes (nh)

Fries - middle of the road at best. They were fine, but nothing noteworthy for me.

Pop - Coke Zero is available! Great!

Overall - I like it.. probably will hit it once a month or so for The Box. The food was delivered to my car HOT. Very good temperature on it... and there was plenty to eat at what I thought was a reasonable price (although I eat downtown a lot and sh1t is expensive, so 'a reasonable price' may means something diff to me than some others

Everyone is entitled to there own opinions, but I don't even know where to start with this.

their vs. there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 09, 2018, 06:49:41 PM

Pop - Coke Zero is available! Great!


My first and only soft drink choice - Coke Zero is every bit as good as Diet Coke is bad (hate the tinny after taste). My kids give me grief because I drink too much of the stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2018, 07:20:15 PM
Twenty years ago it really stood out amongst the other, mostly macro beers on the market in WI.  With the ubiquity of craft beer today, it has lost some of its luster. However, New Glarus remains, in my opinion, beyond reproach as a brewery and I would take the totality of their offerings over nearly any other brewery in America.

New Glarus makes some amazing beers - most notably the Belgian style cherry, raspberry and such. But Spotted Cow is mediocre at best IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 09, 2018, 08:48:41 PM
Got some Spotted Cow and Moon Man (nh) in the fridge.. both are fine, I like them, but nothing amazing.

Now, for thoughts on Raising Cane's...

"The Box" is a great name and that's what I got.

Chicken fingers - good; loved the crispiness aspect of it - very key to set them apart from others. Chick Fil A's chicken is great... but the crispiness of Cane's was fun for my mouthhole

Sauce - I liked it. Didn't blow me away, but it was good.

Coleslaw - blah. Coleslaw for me ranges from exceptional to horrid.. this was pretty bland, not very good... but it was horrid.

Bread - they call it Texas toast, I would not. Looked like someone fuk'd up on making hotdog buns and said, 'eff it, let's make it "toast".. that being said, the crunchy parts of it were good.. it was a lot better in my mouth than in my eyes (nh)

Fries - middle of the road at best. They were fine, but nothing noteworthy for me.

Pop - Coke Zero is available! Great!

Overall - I like it.. probably will hit it once a month or so for The Box. The food was delivered to my car HOT. Very good temperature on it... and there was plenty to eat at what I thought was a reasonable price (although I eat downtown a lot and sh1t is expensive, so 'a reasonable price' may means something diff to me than some others

their vs. there

Cane's is quite good once in awhile, for sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 09, 2018, 08:57:32 PM
Twenty years ago it really stood out amongst the other, mostly macro beers on the market in WI.  With the ubiquity of craft beer today, it has lost some of its luster. However, New Glarus remains, in my opinion, beyond reproach as a brewery and I would take the totality of their offerings over nearly any other brewery in America.

Swing and a miss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 09, 2018, 10:10:36 PM
Pop - Coke Zero is available! Great!

My first and only soft drink choice - Coke Zero is every bit as good as Diet Coke is bad (hate the tinny after taste). My kids give me grief because I drink too much of the stuff.

Only soda I drink. I have a mini fridge in my office that is literally filled with nothing but Coke Zero. I might have a problem.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 09, 2018, 10:16:09 PM
Only soda I drink. I have a mini fridge in my office that is literally filled with nothing but Coke Zero. I might have a problem.

If we meet in rehab, I'll be the old guy in the MU sweatshirt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 09, 2018, 10:23:16 PM
If we meet in rehab, I'll be the old guy in the MU sweatshirt.

It’s pop not soda, ya fux. But I’m 100% on board with the pro Coke Zero sentiment
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 09, 2018, 11:57:16 PM
Pop / soda don't drink that crap since high school. Water or some type of alcohol or GTFO!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 10, 2018, 12:16:46 AM
Pop / soda don't drink that crap since high school. Water or some type of alcohol or GTFO!

Cow > Coke Zero
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 10, 2018, 12:18:59 AM
Spotted Cow is 5% beer, 95% hype.  It's the Bitcoin of beers.

^^^#bandisguy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 10, 2018, 06:36:55 AM
^^^#bandisguy

Sorry... didn’t mean to discourage BTC like that.  My apologies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 10, 2018, 06:49:27 AM
Diet Dr. Pepper cherry
Diet Pepsi
Diet Dr. Pepper














Coke zero
Diet Coke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 10, 2018, 07:01:02 AM
Honey rips juice > Red Delicious juice
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 10, 2018, 07:32:54 AM
Pop / soda don't drink that crap since high school. Water or some type of alcohol or GTFO!

Same. I used to drink Coke all day long. Then I just stopped, and don’t miss it a bit. When I go to a place that serves only soda and water, I just have the water.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 10, 2018, 07:41:56 AM
Spotted Cow is a great beer for people who really aren't into craft beers.  IOW its better than a Miller Lite.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 10, 2018, 12:59:46 PM
Pop is a sound. Soda is a drink.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 10, 2018, 01:09:24 PM
Pop is a sound. Soda is a drink.

Well, where I grew up, we called it "coke"...all of it.

"Do you want a coke?"
"Yes."
"What kind?"
"Pepsi."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 10, 2018, 01:31:26 PM
Well, where I grew up, we called it "coke"...all of it.

"Do you want a coke?"
"Yes."
"What kind?"
"Pepsi."

Texas?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 10, 2018, 01:36:13 PM
Texas?

Good guess, but no.  A small section of Colorado that, for some reason, bucked the trend in the rest of the state (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/12/soda-vs-pop_n_2103764.html).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 10, 2018, 01:38:05 PM
Good guess, but no.  A small section of Colorado that, for some reason, bucked the trend in the rest of the state (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/12/soda-vs-pop_n_2103764.html).
They do that in Georgia, too.  Given Coca-Cola's presence there it is a touch more understandable than Colorado.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 10, 2018, 01:44:00 PM
They do that in Georgia, too.  Given Coca-Cola's presence there it is a touch more understandable than Colorado.

Looking the map I linked, you can see it probably spread across the South all the way from Atlanta to New Mexico, and then just popped up in my little town in SW Colorado.  Not surprising because we were fairly cut off from the rest of Colorado by the mountains.  And, more likely, because our TV came out of Albuquerque and not out of Denver.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 10, 2018, 02:18:47 PM
Well, where I grew up, we called it "coke"...all of it.

"Do you want a coke?"
"Yes."
"What kind?"
"Pepsi."

So bizarre and WRONG. I got laughed at a restaurant in Tennessee for ordering a pop. Then these people say it’s a Coke. “What if you want a sprite or orange pop?”  “Coke”. INSANITY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 10, 2018, 04:00:17 PM
I find the map fascinating.  Do the Milwaukee and St. Louis bastions for soda somehow deal with Germanic roots (thinking beer)?  I have no other explanation.  But it was absolutely soda when I grew up and I knew that the Illinois types called it pop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 10, 2018, 04:15:20 PM
I find the map fascinating.  Do the Milwaukee and St. Louis bastions for soda somehow deal with Germanic roots (thinking beer)?  I have no other explanation.  But it was absolutely soda when I grew up and I knew that the Illinois types called it pop.

I don't even think it's all of Illinois. It's just Chicago and Minnesota.

I never once thought it was weird that I said pop until I went to Marquette and even the suburbanites called me out on it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 10, 2018, 04:58:33 PM
Hell yeah!

https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a22674251/air-force-bomb-forest-fires/
meh!?!?  call me when they drop the bomb from space.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 10, 2018, 05:09:08 PM
meh!?!?  call me when they drop the bomb from space.

That would never work - it would just be intercepted by the Star Wars missle defense system.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 10, 2018, 05:09:28 PM
Pop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 10, 2018, 05:56:20 PM
That would never work - it would just be intercepted by the Star Wars missle defense system.
Space Force >>>>>>>> Star Wars missile defense system
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 10, 2018, 06:08:44 PM
In Michigan we called it Pop. Of course there was a whole other category called Vernors...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 10, 2018, 08:10:43 PM
Diet Dr. Pepper cherry
Diet Pepsi
Diet Dr. Pepper














Coke zero
Diet Coke.

Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry and Diet Dr Pepper vs dying of thirst - discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on August 10, 2018, 08:17:31 PM
It was pop when I grew up in Rockford, Il (not Chicago!!).  It kills a little part of me every time I use the word soda now that I've lived in Wisconsin for 28 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 10, 2018, 08:31:01 PM
Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry and Diet Dr Pepper vs dying of thirst - discuss.
that is how I feel about diet Coke.  I will drink water first.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 10, 2018, 10:46:07 PM
Growing up in the 70s, the only soda my dad would buy for the family was the many flavors of Diet Shasta.

He'd wait for a sale and buy it when it hit ~8 for a a buck, then buy flats of the stuff.

None of it was great, but the Diet Orange Shasta was the best of the lot, maybe followed by Diet Black Cherry.  The Diet Cream Soda was awful.

(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/263112582359_/Shasta-Soda-Can-Collection-17-Vintage-Soda-Can-Lot-Aluminum-Soda.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 10, 2018, 11:30:49 PM
It's soda.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 10, 2018, 11:31:46 PM
The problem with New Glarus is that most of my favorite beers are no longer made.

Imperial Saison, Berliner Weisse, Black Wheat, Dancing Man Wheat, Two Women Lager, Crack'd Wheat. All gone.  Serendipity looks like it's on the seasonal rotation so that might be done.  On the plus side, there's always new and exciting beer to try!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 11, 2018, 07:27:28 AM
Anyone check on Keefe after the crazy guy stole a plane last night from SeaTac?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 11, 2018, 07:28:27 AM
Anyone check on Keefe after the crazy guy stole a plane last night from SeaTac?
That’s exactly the same thought I had when reading about it this morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2018, 07:53:06 AM
Anyone check on Keefe after the crazy guy stole a plane last night from SeaTac?

Has he been permanently exiled to Elba, or just on a self-imposed hiatus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 11, 2018, 08:24:07 AM
Has he been permanently exiled to Elba, or just on a self-imposed hiatus?

He's around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on August 11, 2018, 09:58:16 AM
The problem with New Glarus is that most of my favorite beers are no longer made.

Imperial Saison, Berliner Weisse, Black Wheat, Dancing Man Wheat, Two Women Lager, Crack'd Wheat. All gone.  Serendipity looks like it's on the seasonal rotation so that might be done.  On the plus side, there's always new and exciting beer to try!

Two Women is still around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 11, 2018, 03:02:09 PM
Anyone check on Keefe after the crazy guy stole a plane last night from SeaTac?
Were there any reports of the pilot radioing the tower to tell them how awesome and successful he was?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 11, 2018, 03:51:41 PM
Were there any reports of the pilot radioing the tower to tell them how awesome and successful he was?

The ATC conversations are online, they're tragically funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 11, 2018, 04:23:18 PM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 11, 2018, 05:08:27 PM
This is a very interesting story. Identical Twins marry Identical twins in Twinsburg , Ohio at the Twins day festival.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6028727/Identical-twin-sisters-marry-identical-twin-brothers.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2018, 05:45:16 PM
nm

I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 12, 2018, 12:58:00 PM
Florida.

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/July-19th/man-arrested-for-tranquilizing-and-raping-alligators.php
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 12, 2018, 01:08:30 PM
Florida.

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/July-19th/man-arrested-for-tranquilizing-and-raping-alligators.php

Wait - that’s illegal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 12, 2018, 01:12:16 PM
Wait - that’s illegal?

Yeah, in Florida you're expected to buy the alligator dinner first.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 12, 2018, 01:12:24 PM
Florida.

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/July-19th/man-arrested-for-tranquilizing-and-raping-alligators.php
Mug shot has all the answers needed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 12, 2018, 03:02:06 PM
Wait - that’s illegal?
He failed to file the proper paperwork in advance
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 12, 2018, 04:31:14 PM
He failed to file the proper paperwork in advance

Yeah, in Florida you're expected to buy the alligator dinner first.

I hate when states put these “gotcha” provisions in their laws and turn good clean fun into a crime.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on August 12, 2018, 04:39:23 PM
I’m taking the plane
The Warthog Driver was right!
Kiss my a$$ scoopers




I miss Keefe
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 12, 2018, 04:55:35 PM
I hate when states put these “gotcha” provisions in their laws and turn good clean fun into a crime.

Sure, it's claiming now that the encounter was not consensual, but I bet those were crocodile tears.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 12, 2018, 06:30:51 PM
Sure, it's claiming now that the encounter was not consensual, but I bet those were crocodile tears.

It's alligator tears. Or do all reptiles look the same to you? Racist.



Also,  sorry to break it to y'all,  but that story came from a well known junk website
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 12, 2018, 06:36:19 PM
sounds like a clear cut case of "date rape"  yikes!!   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 12, 2018, 07:29:48 PM
It's alligator tears. Or do all reptiles look the same to you? Racist.



Also,  sorry to break it to y'all,  but that story came from a well known junk website

#notallrednecks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 12, 2018, 10:42:51 PM
sounds like a clear cut case of "date rape"  yikes!!

#gatorbait
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 13, 2018, 12:01:16 PM
Growing up in the 70s, the only soda my dad would buy for the family was the many flavors of Diet Shasta.

He'd wait for a sale and buy it when it hit ~8 for a a buck, then buy flats of the stuff.

None of it was great, but the Diet Orange Shasta was the best of the lot, maybe followed by Diet Black Cherry.  The Diet Cream Soda was awful.

(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/263112582359_/Shasta-Soda-Can-Collection-17-Vintage-Soda-Can-Lot-Aluminum-Soda.jpg)

It was Pathmark store brand soda for us in the 60s/70s.  7 or 8 cents a can, if I remember correctly.  Black Cherry was the best, and Orange and Grape OK.  Balance was awful, especially Cola and Birch Beer (which they had instead of Root Beer for some reason).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 13, 2018, 12:08:39 PM
Took this picture at the cabin this weekend.  Mid August, 90 degrees, and the leaves are turning.

Winter is in about 3 more weeks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on August 13, 2018, 12:10:33 PM
Mug shot has all the answers needed
Please tell me that is Photoshopped.  While I'm waiting for your answer, I will be formulating a reply in my mind for when my HR/IT departments no doubt ask me why I was looking at websites involving those key words.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 13, 2018, 02:53:03 PM
Please tell me that is Photoshopped.  While I'm waiting for your answer, I will be formulating a reply in my mind for when my HR/IT departments no doubt ask me why I was looking at websites involving those key words.

I have no idea  :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 13, 2018, 02:55:13 PM
Please tell me that is Photoshopped.  While I'm waiting for your answer, I will be formulating a reply in my mind for when my HR/IT departments no doubt ask me why I was looking at websites involving those key words.


Isn’t that the conundrum with almost any Scoop thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 14, 2018, 10:35:23 AM
It was Pathmark store brand soda for us in the 60s/70s.  7 or 8 cents a can, if I remember correctly.  Black Cherry was the best, and Orange and Grape OK.  Balance was awful, especially Cola and Birch Beer (which they had instead of Root Beer for some reason).

Birch beer soda and pizza.  Yummmm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2018, 01:00:33 PM
Birch beer soda and pizza.  Yummmm.

Any decent beverage and pizza. Yummmm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 14, 2018, 01:22:41 PM
Any decent beverage and pizza. Yummmm.

Pizza. Yummmm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 14, 2018, 01:32:51 PM
Finally drove by the Naf during lunch.  Went in at 12:30, left with my veggie bowl at 12:55.  Can't say that I would tolerate a 20+ minute lunch wait on a regular basis, but for a one-off occasion like today, definitely worth the time, and stomach is quite happy.

My only criticism is the Harissa is not as spicy as advertised.  When it says something like "Extra Spicy" or "Super Hot," dammit, I want it to make more of a tingle than Carmex on cracked lips.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2018, 02:18:25 PM

My only criticism is the Harissa is not as spicy as advertised.  When it says something like "Extra Spicy" or "Super Hot," dammit, I want it to make more of a tingle than Carmex on cracked lips.


Yep. When I order anything extra hot, it better make me sweat....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 14, 2018, 05:37:35 PM
Any decent beverage and pizza. Yummmm.

I don't usually drink milk.  But when I do, it is with morning after, cold pizza for breakfast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2018, 06:13:57 PM
I don't usually drink milk.  But when I do, it is with morning after, cold pizza for breakfast.

Pizza. Breakfast of Champions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 14, 2018, 07:26:07 PM
Cold pizza > Hot pizza
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 14, 2018, 08:46:43 PM
Cold pizza > Hot pizza
if there is a full sleep between pizza delivery and consumption, there is no truer statement.  If it's just old pizza that is 3 or 4 hours old it is stuck in that disgusting nether world that is neither fresh nor properly 'marinated'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 14, 2018, 10:29:25 PM
We had some friends who owned a Carbones Pizza. I ordered one late on a Friday night.  Of course, I fell asleep before they arrived.  They came in, tossed the pie in the fridge. 

The next day, breakfast was magical.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 15, 2018, 07:57:10 AM
We had some friends who owned a Carbones Pizza.

We had Carbones' pizza growing up in St. Paul.  I had no idea it was a chain.  Was it back in the 80s?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 15, 2018, 08:12:57 AM
I don't usually drink milk.  But when I do, it is with morning after, cold pizza for breakfast.

There's actually a huge debate currently on whether it's normal to dip pizza in milk. Can't get the photo to link for some reason

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 15, 2018, 09:26:37 AM
Not normal.  But as they say, when in Galway....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 15, 2018, 09:27:22 AM
... have another pint until you forget what you're arguing about.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 15, 2018, 10:15:10 AM
There's actually a huge debate currently on whether it's normal to dip pizza in milk. Can't get the photo to link for some reason

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Da faq?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 15, 2018, 11:57:48 AM
We had Carbones' pizza growing up in St. Paul.  I had no idea it was a chain.  Was it back in the 80s?

That was probably the original one.  There's probably 30 of them now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 15, 2018, 02:12:25 PM
Tomorrow I am gonna use the microwave at my office to reheat a fish entree.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 15, 2018, 02:21:34 PM
Tomorrow I am gonna use the microwave at my office to reheat a fish entree.

I'm already silently plotting your murder.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 15, 2018, 02:35:24 PM
Tomorrow I am gonna use the microwave at my office to reheat a fish entree.

 :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 15, 2018, 02:37:55 PM
Tomorrow I am gonna use the microwave at my office to reheat a fish entree.

Soul 'n Cheddar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 15, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
(https://www.discovered.nl/portals/18/images/producten/fruit/rambutan_vrij.png)

Having a bunch of these fuglies for lunch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 15, 2018, 05:42:36 PM
Tomorrow I am gonna use the microwave at my office to reheat a fish entree.

This reminds me .. ~25 years ago, I'm out of college and working as the accountant for an African-American minority owned day care group. 

I'm the only white guy in the office.

One day, I smell something putrid, like hair, rubber, and plastic burning somewhere in the office.

The secretary appears and I ask what's that smell.  She smiles, and explains that it's chitterlings. 

What's that, I ask.  Well, she says, back in the slave days, the master would eat the good parts of the hog, and the slaves would get the entrails.  Chitterlings are hog entrails, she says.

I look at her and say:  "But .. you're free now."

She laughed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 15, 2018, 09:29:24 PM
Tomorrow I am gonna use the microwave at my office to reheat a fish entree.

Find the closest bridge with a 200' span minimum and jump
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 15, 2018, 10:24:27 PM
  "One day, I smell something putrid, like hair, rubber, and plastic burning somewhere in the office."

  that is a very generous description-i tended bar for this restaurant that was trying to be creative with "those parts".  he was first boiling them before the deep fry process.  they smelled like a baby's full diaper after mistakenly eating something off the floor...i dunno, a dead mouse or something
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 15, 2018, 11:24:49 PM
  "One day, I smell something putrid, like hair, rubber, and plastic burning somewhere in the office."

  that is a very generous description-i tended bar for this restaurant that was trying to be creative with "those parts".  he was first boiling them before the deep fry process.  they smelled like a baby's full diaper after mistakenly eating something off the floor...i dunno, a dead mouse or something
Blood sausage with cabernet now that is da bomb
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 16, 2018, 12:16:24 PM
Doubling down on evil.  WTF

https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840 (https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 16, 2018, 01:18:50 PM
Doubling down on evil.  WTF

https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840 (https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840)

On a positive note, anything that pisses off Domers is a good thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 16, 2018, 02:47:07 PM
Doubling down on evil.  WTF

https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840 (https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840)


Deadspin's headline:

"Two Insufferable Teams Combine Forces For One Really Big Piece Of crap"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 16, 2018, 02:53:32 PM
For those of you who are wondering what to do with that crap ton of Taco Bell sauce packets in your glove box:

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/make-taco-bell-salt-with-leftover-sauce-packets-1828393224
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 16, 2018, 03:03:03 PM

Deadspin's headline:

"Two Insufferable Teams Combine Forces For One Really Big Piece Of crap"

Here is a link to the actual article. Worth the time to read just for all the Domer hate in the comments section.

https://deadspin.com/two-insufferable-teams-combine-forces-for-one-really-bi-1828394926
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 16, 2018, 03:38:29 PM
Doubling down on evil.  WTF

https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840 (https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1030125815495843840)

This tweet just has to be the work of The Onion. I mean, seriously...nobody could actually think those are a good idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 16, 2018, 05:30:37 PM
Blood sausage with cabernet now that is da bomb

i love blood sauseeege!!  my grandma got me hooked as a young'en.  down der where the street car bends around da corner, we called it kishka.  the more pig snouts, the better, enna so?

  it is great over a bed of homemade mac and cheese(5 cheese minimum)  bacon is extra ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 16, 2018, 06:16:38 PM
For those of you who are wondering what to do with that crap ton of Taco Bell sauce packets in your glove box:

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/make-taco-bell-salt-with-leftover-sauce-packets-1828393224

I was, but that's too much work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 16, 2018, 08:00:13 PM
i love blood sauseeege!!  my grandma got me hooked as a young'en.  down der where the street car bends around da corner, we called it kishka.  the more pig snouts, the better, enna so?

  it is great over a bed of homemade mac and cheese(5 cheese minimum)  bacon is extra ;)
Can't have Christmas down here without blood sausage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 16, 2018, 09:25:18 PM
So, what is blood sausage?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 16, 2018, 09:45:15 PM
So, what is blood sausage?

each ethnic group has their own versions/recipes, but this one is probably closest to what igrew up on-
   Another specialty in the Polish food collection is the blood sausage – kaszanka / kiszka in Polish – made of a mixture of pig's blood, pig offal (commonly liver, lungs, skin, and fat) and buckwheat (sometimes barley or rice). All of these ingredients are stuffed in a pig intestine

  as i thought i mentioned earlier-don't know why it would have been deleted, but it's hard to get the good old world stuff anymore,  klements, usingers-their recipes have changed and it's just not the same.  usingers has one with raisons in it, are you kidding me?  raisons?  who knows where those things have been, eyn'er?
  i was talking to a butcher friend of mine and he said the regulations on the blood part have eliminated a lot of guys from making it.  the hogs sharing needles and having unprotected sex has consequences and we all suffer ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 16, 2018, 10:06:16 PM
What's a raison? Like raison d'etres?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 17, 2018, 07:55:40 AM
So, what is blood sausage?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQozR6ZYl6g
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2018, 08:31:51 AM
What's a raison? Like raison d'etres?

Je pense donc je suis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 17, 2018, 09:52:53 AM
Je pense donc je suis.


Je défèque donc je suis
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 17, 2018, 10:13:58 AM
Blood sausage is also native to England and Ireland.  Only they call it pudding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 17, 2018, 10:42:16 AM
Blood sausage is also native to England and Ireland.  Only they call it pudding.

Only black pudding is blood sausage. White pudding is sans blood
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 17, 2018, 10:44:16 AM
Only black pudding is blood sausage. White pudding is sans blood

Pudding racist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2018, 11:51:20 AM

Je défèque donc je suis

Ç’est vrai!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 17, 2018, 11:55:12 AM
Stop what you're doing and read this.  Sweet fancy moses!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/08/17/are-frosted-mini-wheats-less-frosted-than-their-generic-competitors-an-investigation/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 17, 2018, 12:30:54 PM
Stop what you're doing and read this.  Sweet fancy moses!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/08/17/are-frosted-mini-wheats-less-frosted-than-their-generic-competitors-an-investigation/
And, Kellogg's costs 50% as much or more, therefore you are foolishly paying an excess of ~75% per Frosting Coverage Millimeter (tm) by sticking with the name brand.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Farley36 on August 17, 2018, 12:57:24 PM
Stop what you're doing and read this.  Sweet fancy moses!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/08/17/are-frosted-mini-wheats-less-frosted-than-their-generic-competitors-an-investigation/

First, I'm fairly certain Malt-O-Meal (now part of Post) makes the Great Value cereal products.  However, Malt-o-Meal cereal is as good, if not better, than General Mills and Kelloggs.  Maybe I'm biased because I worked there during the summers when I went to Marquette but the quality is outstanding and their food safety precautions are second to none.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 17, 2018, 02:50:26 PM
And, Kellogg's costs 50% as much or more, therefore you are foolishly paying an excess of ~75% per Frosting Coverage Millimeter (tm) by sticking with the name brand.

Source: TSmith's Pomeroy for Cereal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on August 17, 2018, 03:00:13 PM
I’m staying with my favorite colon cleanser Raisin Bran.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 17, 2018, 03:05:52 PM
I’m staying with my favorite colon cleanser Raisin Bran.


(https://media.tenor.com/images/5e6914d09312b11de3085ad8e67bf680/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 17, 2018, 03:21:32 PM
When it's not MUBB season, this is my flag:

(https://i.etsystatic.com/12022200/r/il/82aa21/1504750580/il_570xN.1504750580_oh6c.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 17, 2018, 03:54:09 PM
https://deadspin.com/dwyane-wade-asks-jimmy-butler-to-kindly-wipe-his-drool-1828419786
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2018, 04:07:16 PM
And, Kellogg's costs 50% as much or more, therefore you are foolishly paying an excess of ~75% per Frosting Coverage Millimeter (tm) by sticking with the name brand.

When do you plan to release your FCM stats for all brands?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on August 17, 2018, 04:50:25 PM
https://deadspin.com/dwyane-wade-asks-jimmy-butler-to-kindly-wipe-his-drool-1828419786

I saw this. If this is a thing between Jimmy and D'Wade it is 30% JFB's fault and 70% D'Wade's fault.
I truly hope this isn't a thing, it could start a Scoop Civil War. The South(JFB) vs the Union/Wade(pun intended?). On the eve of Historic season.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 17, 2018, 04:53:07 PM
Source: TSmith's Pomeroy for Cereal
Frosting = ORtg
Fiber = DRtg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on August 17, 2018, 05:17:00 PM
Sitting in potbelly on State St. in Madison and a question came to my mind. Does MU or UW have higher per capita man buns?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 17, 2018, 07:05:18 PM
Sitting in potbelly on State St. in Madison and a question came to my mind. Does MU or UW have higher per capita man buns?

UW by far.

You’re in downtown Madison eating at a Potbelly??  😜😜😜
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 17, 2018, 07:38:33 PM
Sitting in potbelly on State St. in Madison and a question came to my mind. Does MU or UW have higher per capita man buns?

Is that a real question?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on August 17, 2018, 07:39:02 PM
We had 20 min to eat and get out of town (thank God) so we weren't looking for anything spectacular.

BTW, I saw 4 buns in that 20 minutes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on August 17, 2018, 11:25:17 PM
I saw this. If this is a thing between Jimmy and D'Wade it is 30% JFB's fault and 70% D'Wade's fault.
I truly hope this isn't a thing, it could start a Scoop Civil War. The South(JFB) vs the Union/Wade(pun intended?). On the eve of Historic season.....

Not a thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 17, 2018, 11:31:16 PM
Not a thing.

Maybe DWade did it so he and JFB could come here to get a good laugh....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 17, 2018, 11:58:31 PM
i'm not sure which is worse-running out of coffee or changing from crinkle cut to straight fries??  but to want to "throat punch" someon over it?  time to go to arby's eyn'a?

   https://bangordailynews.com/2018/08/16/food/restaurants/maine-restaurant-receiving-threats-over-change-to-french-fries/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 18, 2018, 06:02:05 AM
Two words for everybody who has posted in this thread so far:

PROVE IT!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 18, 2018, 06:55:47 AM
Two words for everybody who has posted in this thread so far:

PROVE IT!

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 18, 2018, 08:01:53 AM
Two words for everybody who has posted in this thread so far:

PROVE IT!



Your security clearance has just been revoked.


Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 18, 2018, 09:35:50 AM
Breaking news..
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2018/08/17/kenoshas-donut-queen-breaks-world-record-stacking-most-doughnuts/1023535002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 18, 2018, 10:50:41 AM
Breaking news..
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2018/08/17/kenoshas-donut-queen-breaks-world-record-stacking-most-doughnuts/1023535002/
https://twitter.com/chosenJAUN/status/1030464817440714753
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 18, 2018, 12:37:50 PM
Breaking news..
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2018/08/17/kenoshas-donut-queen-breaks-world-record-stacking-most-doughnuts/1023535002/

Now THAT is a true American hero!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 18, 2018, 01:59:41 PM
Frosting = ORtg
Fiber = DRtg
FT's no matta
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 18, 2018, 07:28:53 PM
Two words for everybody who has posted in this thread so far:

PROVE IT!

#donedeal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 19, 2018, 09:44:24 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/winona-ryder-says-she-keanu-225733526.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 20, 2018, 12:55:25 PM
Today's episode of "MILLENNIALS RUIN EVERYTHING"

https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1031247356673503232 (https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1031247356673503232)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 20, 2018, 01:30:21 PM
Today's episode of "MILLENNIALS RUIN EVERYTHING"

https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1031247356673503232 (https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1031247356673503232)

That would conflict with the wedding I went to this weekend, where the 22 year old bride was sporting a new pair.  Apparently her new husband only paid for one. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2018, 01:32:38 PM
That would conflict with the wedding I went to this weekend, where the 22 year old bride was sporting a new pair.  Apparently her new husband only paid for one.

That will make for some interesting exchanges. "No, you can't touch that one!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 20, 2018, 02:13:26 PM
That will make for some interesting exchanges. "No, you can't touch that one!"

BOGO, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 20, 2018, 05:03:55 PM
Hmmm.... I was just thinking it might be about time to revive the discussion on the refund gap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 20, 2018, 06:30:47 PM
Mmmm....Knuuckled Doritos. 

You duffers sure know how to have fun!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/whdh.com/news/man-has-finger-bitten-off-during-fight-on-plymouth-golf-course/amp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2018, 07:09:13 PM
Hmmm.... I was just thinking it might be about time to revive the discussion on the refund gap.

I've never had any trouble getting a refund from the Gap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 20, 2018, 09:21:23 PM
That would conflict with the wedding I went to this weekend, where the 22 year old bride was sporting a new pair.  Apparently her new husband only paid for one.

Who paid for the other one? Can you get only 1 boob at a time?

We need pics to figure this out, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 21, 2018, 08:37:13 AM
Today's episode of "MILLENNIALS RUIN EVERYTHING"

https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1031247356673503232 (https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1031247356673503232)

Good riddance. Better wings, beer, and boobs out there than I could get at Hooters. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2018, 01:09:28 PM
The driver thought she was only going 100. Did she really think that would help?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 22, 2018, 07:49:13 AM
Never Ending Pasta Pass RETURNS

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/08/21/olive-garden-pasta-pass/1024291002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 22, 2018, 08:09:57 AM
Never Ending Pasta Pass RETURNS

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/08/21/olive-garden-pasta-pass/1024291002/
Shouldn't this be in the Daily Dose of Doom thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 22, 2018, 08:11:39 AM
Never Ending Pasta Pass RETURNS

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/08/21/olive-garden-pasta-pass/1024291002/


Olive Garden should be praised. It's helping us live longer.

http://www.cbs8.com/story/38921427/low-carb-diet-linked-to-early-death-medical-study-suggests
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 22, 2018, 08:14:53 AM
I had oatmeal with raisins for breakfast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 22, 2018, 09:21:20 AM
I had oatmeal with raisins for breakfast.
Boring!

BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 22, 2018, 09:41:43 AM
Not sure there is a restaurant I hate more than Olive Garden
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 22, 2018, 10:26:18 AM
Not sure there is a restaurant I hate more than Olive Garden

The only thing worse than having to eat at Olive Garden is visiting a podunk town where OMYGOSH-We-Have-an-Olive-Garden-Now and having to WAIT IN LINE to eat at Olive Garden.

Not that I'm bitter, but thanks for the "Italian" meal, Uncle Jimmy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 22, 2018, 10:29:02 AM
Not sure there is a restaurant I hate more than Olive Garden

Really of all the fast casual restaurants I'd choose that over most of them. Chili's, TGI Friday's or Applebee's would be my bottom dwellers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 22, 2018, 10:35:00 AM
Really of all the fast casual restaurants I'd choose that over most of them. Chili's, TGI Friday's or Applebee's would be my bottom dwellers.

Meh. I certainly wouldn't choose to eat any of those but they are "jack of all trades" restaurants where they aren't supposed to have good food, they just have a variety of food. Olive Garden has a specialty and they suck at it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 22, 2018, 01:43:55 PM
Meh. I certainly wouldn't choose to eat any of those but they are "jack of all trades" restaurants where they aren't supposed to have good food, they just have a variety of food. Olive Garden has a specialty and they suck at it.

Perhaps we can all agree that the only reason Olive Garden (or Chili's, TGI Fridays, or Applebee's) is at the bottom is that Chi-Chi's went out of business.  My goodness, that "specialty" restaurant sucked.

The first time my very mid-western then-fiance came to visit my family in Phoenix, we wanted to take her out for Mexican food.  She said she hated Mexican food.  When we asked her where she had tried it, she told us that she'd been to Chi-Chi's.  We quickly discovered that she actually loved Mexican food...she just hated that crap they served at Chi-Chi's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 22, 2018, 02:27:33 PM
Perhaps we can all agree that the only reason Olive Garden (or Chili's, TGI Fridays, or Applebee's) is at the bottom is that Chi-Chi's went out of business.  My goodness, that "specialty" restaurant sucked.

The first time my very mid-western then-fiance came to visit my family in Phoenix, we wanted to take her out for Mexican food.  She said she hated Mexican food.  When we asked her where she had tried it, she told us that she'd been to Chi-Chi's.  We quickly discovered that she actually loved Mexican food...she just hated that crap they served at Chi-Chi's.

I was fortunate enough to avoid Chi Chi's. Though I also thought that I didn't like Mexican food. After I moved down to Texas, I realized that I actually love Mexican food, but I hate Tex Mex, which often gets passed off as Mexican in the midwest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 22, 2018, 02:52:52 PM
https://journaltimes.com/news/local/glad-you-asked-what-happened-to-chi-chi-s-why/article_fea637c0-075e-5912-b5bb-34ccead84f1a.html
 (https://journaltimes.com/news/local/glad-you-asked-what-happened-to-chi-chi-s-why/article_fea637c0-075e-5912-b5bb-34ccead84f1a.html)

<snip>

"A combination of bankruptcy and hepatitis drove the chain out of business.

Chi-Chi's was named "America's Favorite Mexican Restaurant" eight years in a row in an independent consumer study conducted by Restaurants and Institutions, an industry magazine.

Products such as salsa and drink mixes are still being marketed with the Chi-Chi's name."


Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 22, 2018, 03:10:10 PM
https://journaltimes.com/news/local/glad-you-asked-what-happened-to-chi-chi-s-why/article_fea637c0-075e-5912-b5bb-34ccead84f1a.html
 (https://journaltimes.com/news/local/glad-you-asked-what-happened-to-chi-chi-s-why/article_fea637c0-075e-5912-b5bb-34ccead84f1a.html)

<snip>

"A combination of bankruptcy and hepatitis drove the chain out of business.

Chi-Chi's was named "America's Favorite Mexican Restaurant" eight years in a row in an independent consumer study conducted by Restaurants and Institutions, an industry magazine.

Products such as salsa and drink mixes are still being marketed with the Chi-Chi's name."
Wasn't it also a combination of bankruptcy and hepatitis that drove Tommy Lee to reality TV?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 22, 2018, 03:12:18 PM
IMO, chains  are for when you are traveling  by  car.  Eat local near home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 22, 2018, 03:15:56 PM
IMO, chains  are for when you are traveling  by  car.  Eat local near home.

Yeah when I am travelling for work, I oftentimes will eat at a chain because I know what I'm going to get.  I'm trying to think of the last time I went to a chain near my house...Culvers probably.  I know we went to Olive Garden within the last few months because the wife had a craving - and it wasn't bad. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 22, 2018, 04:05:48 PM
IMO, chains  are for when you are traveling  by  car.  Eat local near home.

Totally agree about eating local near home. And I even try to scout out decent local places when I travel, so national chains truly are a last resort.

Chi-Chi’s - ugh!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 22, 2018, 07:25:28 PM
Yeah when I am travelling for work, I oftentimes will eat at a chain because I know what I'm going to get.  I'm trying to think of the last time I went to a chain near my house...Culvers probably.  I know we went to Olive Garden within the last few months because the wife had a craving - and it wasn't bad.

One of my absolute favorite things about traveling is eating at local places wherever I am. I really try to avoid chains on the road. I’m perfectly happy to risk the occasional bad meal to try new places. Over the years, I’ve come out way, way ahead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 22, 2018, 08:19:44 PM
One of my absolute favorite things about traveling is eating at local places wherever I am. I really try to avoid chains on the road. I’m perfectly happy to risk the occasional bad meal to try new places. Over the years, I’ve come out way, way ahead.

This.  Some of my most memorable travel experiences have been finding a great local restaurant.  With Yelp, it's pretty easy to do.

And if you are ever in Pocatello, Idaho, I highly recommend Buddy's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 22, 2018, 09:23:39 PM
True story:

I had never had Mexican food in my life until my senior year girlfriend (now my wife) convinced me that we should go to Chi-Chi's.

I can't remember where it was, but it was a bazillion miles away from campus. We had to take a long bus ride, transfer and then take another long bus ride. All went well until the way back. The bus let us off, it was mid-February, about 100 degrees below zero, and we had to wait about a month for the next bus.

Yes, we almost froze to death on some Milwaukee street in mid-February because we had to go to Chi-Chi's.

IIRC, I liked it. Didn't even get Hep C.

Now, back to our regularly schedule NM ...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 22, 2018, 09:29:33 PM
Yeah when I am travelling for work, I oftentimes will eat at a chain because I know what I'm going to get.  I'm trying to think of the last time I went to a chain near my house...Culvers probably.  I know we went to Olive Garden within the last few months because the wife had a craving - and it wasn't bad.

Oh cripes.... now we have another little sultan on the way, too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 22, 2018, 09:31:23 PM
This.  Some of my most memorable travel experiences have been finding a great local restaurant.  With Yelp, it's pretty easy to do.

And if you are ever in Pocatello, Idaho, I highly recommend Buddy's.

Lol.  Last time I ate at an Applebee’s, I think it was Pocatello, Idaho. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 22, 2018, 09:44:39 PM
Lol.  Last time I ate at an Applebee’s, I think it was Pocatello, Idaho.

Completely wasted opportunity.

We have gone out of our way on a road trip across the U.S. to eat at Buddy's.  Mom and Pop Italian place with the most amazing salad and homemade raviolis.  And you drink the house wine out of diner-style water glasses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 22, 2018, 10:49:43 PM
My daughter is very good at this. She uses Yelp extensively and has a knack for picking out hole-in-the-wall restaurants that have amazing food.  I have no talent for finding them. And my husband just wants to stop at the closest McDonalds to the freeway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 23, 2018, 01:11:54 AM
It's almost better when you find those little hole in the wall places in your own city. My dad introduced me to Maxwell Street Depot on the Southside and their pork chop sandwich. No fast food meal has ever come close to topping it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 23, 2018, 08:10:41 AM
My daughter is very good at this. She uses Yelp extensively and has a knack for picking out hole-in-the-wall restaurants that have amazing food.  I have no talent for finding them. And my husband just wants to stop at the closest McDonalds to the freeway.

Yelp is also good for finding dive bars that have cheap booze and a great atmosphere, but you won't be worried about getting murdered in.

Two of my favorite finds:  Blackbird in Milwaukee and Atomic Liquors in Las Vegas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 23, 2018, 08:40:10 AM
Best Yelp experience:

We were driving to St. Louis, just south of Rockford and needed dinner.  Yelp suggested the Flight Deck restaurant near the Rochelle airport.

As we sat down on their patio, about 100 feet away a half-dozen people were doing parachute training at the airport.  As we ate, they flew up, and dropped chutes right on top of us, landing at the airport.  It was so freaking cool.

I mentioned this to another family going to STL and they stopped by too.  Didn't get a parachute show, but wandered into the company's hangar and the guys let their kids sit in their planes and fool around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 23, 2018, 09:14:15 AM
I got to stop at Buddy's about a year ago on the trip taking our car out to LV.  If you guys remember that Yellowstone story I told about revisiting the Artists' Paint Pots for the first time in 50 years as dawn broke? Well, later that same day.  That was a pretty good day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 23, 2018, 09:29:18 AM
Interesting twist on this discussion for me.  So the very first time I go somewhere new there's always a smidge of apprehension for me as I have no knowledge of my surroundings.  This mostly pertains to the 'not so fun' parts of travel like car rentals and where do I park and how safe are these streets exactly.  My second time back is often better as I can mix enough familiar with some totally brand new.  Chick and I were just in New Orleans again, our second trip there.  Great weekend mixing some familiar venues with some brand new.  Perfect mix for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 23, 2018, 09:31:49 AM
I was fortunate enough to avoid Chi Chi's. Though I also thought that I didn't like Mexican food. After I moved down to Texas, I realized that I actually love Mexican food, but I hate Tex Mex, which often gets passed off as Mexican in the midwest.

I'm a fan of all the various varieties of what pass for Mexican food.  I like real Mexican...heavy on moles and other sauces, heavy on pork and chicken, and heavy on corn/masa.  A good tamales is one of my favorite foods on earth.  I also like a lot of Tex-Mex which, as you mention, is the bulk of what is available throughout most of the US.  Nothing wrong with a good burrito, a beef enchilada or a nice bowl of chili con carne -- all of which are Tex-Mex.  But, honestly, my favorite is New Mexican style which is kind of a blend of the two and also Native American foods, and is very heavy on green chile.  I grew up in SW Colorado -- practically in NM -- and grew up eating this style.  I love it.  It tastes like home.

And just this past weekend I roasted, peeled and diced my annual shipment of 25 pounds of Hatch green chile.  I love this time of year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 23, 2018, 09:37:14 AM
Chick and I were just in New Orleans again, our second trip there.  Great weekend mixing some familiar venues with some brand new.  Perfect mix for me.

Man, there's a city where you can get great food from local places.  We spent several days there with the family a few summers ago, and had so many fantastic meals.  Many from tiny little "hole in the wall" places.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 23, 2018, 09:41:31 AM
Many from tiny little "hole in the wall" places...
...that have been there forever.  With emphasis on forever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 23, 2018, 11:07:58 AM
Man, there's a city where you can get great food from local places.  We spent several days there with the family a few summers ago, and had so many fantastic meals.  Many from tiny little "hole in the wall" places.

Our favorite new one was Coop's.  The food came from the back alley somewhere where a series of igloo coolers were stacked about 5 high.  There was a sign that said 'no pictures'.  Clearly someplace one absolutely didn't want to go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 23, 2018, 11:10:15 AM
Our favorite new one was Coop's.  The food came from the back alley somewhere where a series of igloo coolers were stacked about 5 high.  There was a sign that said 'no pictures'.  Clearly someplace one absolutely didn't want to go.

Definitely a "don't ask, don't tell" kind of kitchen setup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 23, 2018, 11:19:52 AM
Our favorite new one was Coop's.  The food came from the back alley somewhere where a series of igloo coolers were stacked about 5 high.  There was a sign that said 'no pictures'.  Clearly someplace one absolutely didn't want to go.

Related to your post, but a bit of an aside...

I googled Coop's and clicked on it's Yelp entry.  One of the "sponsored" reviews for another restaurant that I will not name that showed up on the Coop's page started like this:  "I have to say I was very disappointed with the French quarters, after just driving through it. The area is just filthy, crowded and I'm sure it smelled. So I opted into driving further out of that area and I found this interesting restaurant not far from the French quarters..."

That just makes me sad.  She never got out of her car or even rolled down her window.  I'll admit that the French Quarter is filthy, crowded and, yes, it even smells at times.  But man, you're missing a lot of good food and other very cool stuff if you just drive through and refuse to even get out of your car.  Our trip to New Orleans was one of our family's favorite trips.  We stayed right by the French Quarter, and explored the area extensively and ate some really fantastic food.  I can't imagine going there and totally skipping the Quarter.  We even walked down Bourbon a couple of times which was...ummmm...an interesting experience -- especially for our youngest ("eyes forward").
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2018, 12:53:42 PM
Related to your post, but a bit of an aside...

I googled Coop's and clicked on it's Yelp entry.  One of the "sponsored" reviews for another restaurant that I will not name that showed up on the Coop's page started like this:  "I have to say I was very disappointed with the French quarters, after just driving through it. The area is just filthy, crowded and I'm sure it smelled. So I opted into driving further out of that area and I found this interesting restaurant not far from the French quarters..."

That just makes me sad.  She never got out of her car or even rolled down her window.  I'll admit that the French Quarter is filthy, crowded and, yes, it even smells at times.  But man, you're missing a lot of good food and other very cool stuff if you just drive through and refuse to even get out of your car.  Our trip to New Orleans was one of our family's favorite trips.  We stayed right by the French Quarter, and explored the area extensively and ate some really fantastic food.  I can't imagine going there and totally skipping the Quarter.  We even walked down Bourbon a couple of times which was...ummmm...an interesting experience -- especially for our youngest ("eyes forward").

Yep. If you aren’t on foot, you haven’t really been to the Quarter.

My strangest French quarter story. They had just opened a Krispy Kreme off Jackson Square near the Café du Monde. My wife and I went to Café du Monde and got right in...but there was a line around the block to get into Krispy Kreme.  :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 23, 2018, 01:24:20 PM
Yep. If you aren’t on foot, you haven’t really been to the Quarter.

My strangest French quarter story. They had just opened a Krispy Kreme off Jackson Square near the Café du Monde. My wife and I went to Café du Monde and got right in...but there was a line around the block to get into Krispy Kreme.  :o

That is so wrong on so many levels!

I will add that we got many of our great initial recommendations from Marquette's Mardi Gras kids that have served the community down there for years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 23, 2018, 01:30:35 PM
Related to your post, but a bit of an aside...

I googled Coop's and clicked on it's Yelp entry.  One of the "sponsored" reviews for another restaurant that I will not name that showed up on the Coop's page started like this:  "I have to say I was very disappointed with the French quarters, after just driving through it. The area is just filthy, crowded and I'm sure it smelled. So I opted into driving further out of that area and I found this interesting restaurant not far from the French quarters..."

That just makes me sad.  She never got out of her car or even rolled down her window.  I'll admit that the French Quarter is filthy, crowded and, yes, it even smells at times.  But man, you're missing a lot of good food and other very cool stuff if you just drive through and refuse to even get out of your car.  Our trip to New Orleans was one of our family's favorite trips.  We stayed right by the French Quarter, and explored the area extensively and ate some really fantastic food.  I can't imagine going there and totally skipping the Quarter.  We even walked down Bourbon a couple of times which was...ummmm...an interesting experience -- especially for our youngest ("eyes forward").

My favorite part -- the absolutely amazing live music scene.  All day, every day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 23, 2018, 01:35:59 PM
Personally have not found a better city for food than New Orleans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2018, 01:51:55 PM
Personally have not found a better city for food than New Orleans.

New Orleans is great, but San Francisco is pretty amazing too. Never had a bad meal in either place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 23, 2018, 04:17:23 PM
New Orleans is great, but San Francisco is pretty amazing too. Never had a bad meal in either place.

Funny enough, I almost wrote "San Francisco is the closest but NOLA is the best" but decided to be lazy and left it at one sentence.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2018, 09:03:58 PM
Funny enough, I almost wrote "San Francisco is the closest but NOLA is the best" but decided to be lazy and left it at one sentence.

Great minds....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 23, 2018, 10:18:56 PM
NOLA is winner by far.  Took the wife there for our 10-year in June.  Worst meal we had was Arnaud’s... that’s by no means a knock against Arnaud’s.

And yes, there’s a reason everyone abandons the Quarter from 5:00a to 9:30a (or sleeps in until 10:00).  We had a morning flight on Sunday so imagine her surprise walking outside the Sonesta to catch our Lyft to MSY at 6:30a.

My 6th time there, her 1st.  As luck would have it, we were there during Pride; absolute epic anniversary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 23, 2018, 10:23:34 PM
I would never ever eat at a chain restaurant in NOLA. Too many great options.

As for great eating towns ... I haven't been to all of 'em of course, but my old stompin' grounds of Chicago sure had some great eats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 24, 2018, 01:05:42 AM
60 is the new 40.  Age of peak self-esteem.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/23/at-what-age-is-self-esteem-highest/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 24, 2018, 05:37:24 AM
Interesting reading how often you all use Yelp. It's really terrible for businesses and their lists are often based on pay and social media presence. I know this from working sales for two of their competitors.

I'd check Thrillist, or Eater or a local variation if I were you when traveling.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 24, 2018, 06:59:48 AM
60 is the new 40.  Age of peak self-esteem.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/23/at-what-age-is-self-esteem-highest/

They leave out the time period the articles came from. Maybe it has less to do with the age and more with the individuals. If this is updated from say 20 years ago, the same people that were 40 then are 60 now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 24, 2018, 07:15:12 AM
Interesting reading how often you all use Yelp. It's really terrible for businesses and their lists are often based on pay and social media presence. I know this from working sales for two of their competitors.

I'd check Thrillist, or Eater or a local variation if I were you when traveling.
It's rarely steered me wrong.

And it's not like I automatically choose what is at the top of the search. I read the actual reviews to find out exactly why they liked the place. I also make it a point to read the 1 and 2 star reviews as well. If a guy gives a place one star because it was closed when he got there or didn't have enough vegan options, I am going to discount those.

I read Thrillist and Eater as well, but I wouldn't necessarily take the advice of one anonymous internet writer over that of hundreds of regular people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2018, 07:52:01 AM
It's rarely steered me wrong.

And it's not like I automatically choose what is at the top of the search. I read the actual reviews to find out exactly why they liked the place. I also make it a point to read the 1 and 2 star reviews as well. If a guy gives a place one star because it was closed when he got there or didn't have enough vegan options, I am going to discount those.

I read Thrillist and Eater as well, but I wouldn't necessarily take the advice of one anonymous internet writer over that of hundreds of regular people.

Same here. I read the reviews, take into account any that just give 1 or 5 stars without comment or for bizarre reasons, look at the specifics of what people like and don't, and have rarely been steered to a bad place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 24, 2018, 08:14:10 AM
Best meal I have ever had was at Commanders Palace in the Garden District. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 24, 2018, 08:27:31 AM
My favorite Yelp story...

My family and I had about 36 hours to kill in Atlanta and I was trying to find some things for us to do.  Coincidentally, this was on the way home from the NOLA trip that I mentioned in previous posts.  I'd never been to Atlanta, but I recalled hearing from friends many years earlier about a very cool place that they had been:  Underground Atlanta.

So, I turned to Yelp.  Here is a sampling of what I found from the preceding couple of months:


Yeah...we skipped it.  We did, however, entertain ourselves for 30 minutes reading reviews.

PS - Atlanta's aquarium is beautiful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2018, 08:54:35 AM
Sad about Underground Atlanta. We went there during the Final Four in ‘77 and had a great time. I’ve often wondered if it was still worth visiting, but never bothered to look it up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 24, 2018, 09:41:57 AM
Yelp is for FOLLOWERS.

#BeALeader

Monsoon in Minneapolis today. Help
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2018, 12:26:19 PM
If anyone was looking for the 2007 MU Senior Night ceremony that I uploaded 11 years ago, Youtube just blocked it due to copyright claims.

Nice job, Youtube.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on August 24, 2018, 02:06:13 PM
If anyone was looking for the 2007 MU Senior Night ceremony that I uploaded 11 years ago, Youtube just blocked it due to copyright claims.

Nice job, Youtube.

Those Kinsella / Lott highlights...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Nukem2 on August 24, 2018, 02:09:54 PM
Sad about Underground Atlanta. We went there during the Final Four in ‘77 and had a great time. I’ve often wondered if it was still worth visiting, but never bothered to look it up.
We were  there on championship night into the wee hours.  Barely made the plane home.   ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 24, 2018, 03:40:55 PM
http://uk.businessinsider.com/best-cheap-beer-to-buy-2017-9?op=0
Of course its PBR  ::) I've known since late '70  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 24, 2018, 04:42:11 PM
If anyone was looking for the 2007 MU Senior Night ceremony that I uploaded 11 years ago, Youtube just blocked it due to copyright claims.

Nice job, Youtube.

Is MU recalling your STH of the Game too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 25, 2018, 06:53:13 AM
Did JB hack scoop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 25, 2018, 10:00:53 PM
We were  there on championship night into the wee hours.  Barely made the plane home.   ;)

Wish I had been partying there...but I woulda probably been carded, being 14 at the time.  :(

Actually I was on a late flight back that night. We got to Mitchell an hour or two after the team. The airport was pretty messed up.  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 26, 2018, 07:55:02 AM
Heading to the fair now. Looking forward to the cheese curd, corn dog, mini donut hangover
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 26, 2018, 10:28:28 AM
Breakfast


Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 26, 2018, 11:11:53 AM
It's almost better when you find those little hole in the wall places in your own city. My dad introduced me to Maxwell Street Depot on the Southside and their pork chop sandwich. No fast food meal has ever come close to topping it.

My favorite Yelp story.  I'm kind of a pizza snob.  Like to try new places when I come across them.  A while back I found a hole in the wall pizza place.  Run down strip mall, pretty sure it was the only open storefront in the entire place.   Figured I'd give it a try.

The owner was the only employee.  The pizza amazing.  Came back a few times and never saw anyone in there.  Decided to write a yelp review hoping that it might bring him business, and he would be able to stay open (it was a very favorable review and one of like only 2 he had).  The owner saw it and was very grateful, apparently his business was slow enough that he could figure out who wrote it.

Business started to quickly pick up, because people saw it and wanted to try something new.  More and more positive reviews came in.  He expanded, added delivery, and not too long ago was rated the best pizza in the city. 

To this day if I call in, the owner still demands that he is the one that makes my pizza and checks me out.  Some now say the quality has declined some, but my order is still phenomenal...likely because the owner is still making my pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 26, 2018, 12:02:13 PM
My favorite Yelp story.  I'm kind of a pizza snob.  Like to try new places when I come across them.  A while back I found a hole in the wall pizza place.  Run down strip mall, pretty sure it was the only open storefront in the entire place.   Figured I'd give it a try.

The owner was the only employee.  The pizza amazing.  Came back a few times and never saw anyone in there.  Decided to write a yelp review hoping that it might bring him business, and he would be able to stay open (it was a very favorable review and one of like only 2 he had).  The owner saw it and was very grateful, apparently his business was slow enough that he could figure out who wrote it.

Business started to quickly pick up, because people saw it and wanted to try something new.  More and more positive reviews came in.  He expanded, added delivery, and not too long ago was rated the best pizza in the city. 

To this day if I call in, the owner still demands that he is the one that makes my pizza and checks me out.  Some now say the quality has declined some, but my order is still phenomenal...likely because the owner is still making my pizza.

And you aren't going to tell us the name of the place?   >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 26, 2018, 12:28:30 PM
My favorite Yelp story.  I'm kind of a pizza snob.  Like to try new places when I come across them.  A while back I found a hole in the wall pizza place.  Run down strip mall, pretty sure it was the only open storefront in the entire place.   Figured I'd give it a try.

The owner was the only employee.  The pizza amazing.  Came back a few times and never saw anyone in there.  Decided to write a yelp review hoping that it might bring him business, and he would be able to stay open (it was a very favorable review and one of like only 2 he had).  The owner saw it and was very grateful, apparently his business was slow enough that he could figure out who wrote it.

Business started to quickly pick up, because people saw it and wanted to try something new.  More and more positive reviews came in.  He expanded, added delivery, and not too long ago was rated the best pizza in the city. 

To this day if I call in, the owner still demands that he is the one that makes my pizza and checks me out.  Some now say the quality has declined some, but my order is still phenomenal...likely because the owner is still making my pizza.

Great story.  I think these sites help keep the ma and pops going, giving them a broader reach.

When traveling, I lean toward TripAdvisor versus Yelp.  For certain occasions, I prefer the tourist perspective versus the local. For example, first time visitors to MKE may prefer the tourist reviews of the Safehouse versus the local reviews who went last 10 years ago with no need to go back.  I also find many Yelp reviews skew negative with an entitled POV ("I have been going here for 30 years, but they didn't seat me right away when I showed up with a party of 6 without a reservation").  With either, I read only the five and one star reviews to provide context.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 26, 2018, 12:31:42 PM

I'm kind of a pizza snob. 


This got me thinking - most people consider themselves "snobs" regarding some food or hobby. So what kinda snobs are the rest of you Scoopers?

I consider myself a snob regarding a few things, but if I had to list one it would definitely be coffee, specifically espresso drinks. Yours?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 26, 2018, 12:36:07 PM
This got me thinking - most people consider themselves "snobs" regarding some food or hobby. So what kinda snobs are the rest of you Scoopers?

I consider myself a snob regarding a few things, but if I had to list one it would definitely be coffee, specifically espresso drinks. Yours?

Chili
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2018, 12:39:57 PM
Spaghetti.

Favorite pizza story.  When my wife was pregnant for our first, once a week we had to drive across town for a specific local pizza that the baby wanted.  Pregnancy cravings said no other pizza would do.  When our daughter was born, I called the place to let them know their best customer would not be coming  by for a while.  They brought my wife's favorite pie to her at the hospital, gratis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 26, 2018, 12:51:56 PM
Is rosati’s any good? Just opened by my house, but guessing it’s nasty
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 26, 2018, 01:15:37 PM
When traveling, I lean toward TripAdvisor versus Yelp.

This is funny, I rarely used either of those sites - and was surprised to see so many yelp users here.  I mostly just use reviews on google maps.  Is this an iPhone vs android thing, or you folks just don't use google maps explore feature enough?

Of course, google does aggregate some reviews from the web, so likely I am reading some yelp and TripAdvisor in their reviews too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 26, 2018, 01:16:32 PM
Is rosati’s any good? Just opened by my house, but guessing it’s nasty

It's a chain.  It has chain-quality pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 26, 2018, 01:26:59 PM
This is funny, I rarely used either of those sites - and was surprised to see so many yelp users here.  I mostly just use reviews on google maps.  Is this an iPhone vs android thing, or you folks just don't use google maps explore feature enough?

Of course, google does aggregate some reviews from the web, so likely I am reading some yelp and TripAdvisor in their reviews too.

I use Google maps too but those are usually the closest, not the best nor the most unique.  Plus, the reviews are mostly ratings, not much on the full context as it seems they truncate them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 26, 2018, 01:30:41 PM
Is rosati’s any good? Just opened by my house, but guessing it’s nasty

Their Italian beef is much better than Portillo’s.   

 Chick is right about the pizza, but the crust has a unique taste. Kinda like Barnabys...a chain but a unique taste and texture.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 26, 2018, 01:37:38 PM
Is rosati’s any good? Just opened by my house, but guessing it’s nasty

We actually had Rosati's on Thursday, a friend brought it over. It was okay. Better than a Pizza Hut or Papa John's, but not as good as a local place or if I made it myself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 26, 2018, 01:56:23 PM
My BIL is related to a Rosati.  He brings me their beef.  Pretty good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 27, 2018, 08:18:43 AM
I'd call rosati's non-chain chain.  I don't think they franchise, which can help. 

Pretty sure there were 3 brothers involved, 1 in Chicago area, 1 in WI, 1 in AZ, as those were the 3 places that they ran.  Didn't know they were in the Cities.

They are definitely above Pizza Hut, Dominos, etc.  Not as good as they local hole in the wall.   Good greasy thin crust, if that's your thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 27, 2018, 08:29:16 AM
I'd call rosati's non-chain chain.  I don't think they franchise, which can help. 

Pretty sure there were 3 brothers involved, 1 in Chicago area, 1 in WI, 1 in AZ, as those were the 3 places that they ran.  Didn't know they were in the Cities.

They are definitely above Pizza Hut, Dominos, etc.  Not as good as they local hole in the wall.   Good greasy thin crust, if that's your thing.

They do franchise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 27, 2018, 09:45:20 AM
They are definitely above...Dominos...

I was with someone who ordered Dominos not too long ago, and I was pleasantly surprised.  Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to order from one of a few local places that I like, but it was much, much better than the last time I had Dominos (which was probably 10+ years ago).  I thought it was a lot better than Pizza Hut or Papa John's, but that's not a very high bar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 27, 2018, 09:56:13 AM
I was with someone who ordered Dominos not too long ago, and I was pleasantly surprised.  Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to order from one of a few local places that I like, but it was much, much better than the last time I had Dominos (which was probably 10+ years ago).  I thought it was a lot better than Pizza Hut or Papa John's, but that's not a very high bar.

Dominos has improved; not like the Minnesota Twins from 1990 to 1991... more like Cleveland Browns 2017 regular season to 2018 pre-season.  The consensus is that it's an improvement, but it's hard to tell how much of said improvement is because it's actually better or because you thought it couldn't get any worse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 27, 2018, 10:23:55 AM
I know Ohio St is the epitome institutional corruption and enablement not just for the NCAA but for organizations on the whole but isn't it about time we schedule a home and home with them?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/photos-beer-hotel-room-beer-slideshow-110638822.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/photos-beer-hotel-room-beer-slideshow-110638822.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on August 27, 2018, 11:01:22 AM
Dominos has improved; not like the Minnesota Twins from 1990 to 1991... more like Cleveland Browns 2017 regular season to 2018 pre-season.  The consensus is that it's an improvement, but it's hard to tell how much of said improvement is because it's actually better or because you thought it couldn't get any worse.

Well said. I would like to be on record that, as a native East Coaster and former Chicagoan with high pizza standards, Domino's pan pizza is totally decent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 28, 2018, 08:20:18 PM
Pizza night in the naginiF house!

4 servings of dough from the local Italian deli....each to his own.  Mine was:
Pesto
shallot
garlic
mushroom (combo white and shiitake)
Parmesan and a touch of ricotta
Italian sausage (don't ask me what it was made from)
two eggs cracked in the middle
salt and pepper to taste

Fantastic!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 28, 2018, 08:42:02 PM
Pizza night in the naginiF house!

4 servings of dough from the local Italian deli....each to his own.  Mine was:
Pesto
shallot
garlic
mushroom (combo white and shiitake)
Parmesan and a touch of ricotta
Italian sausage (don't ask me what it was made from)
two eggs cracked in the middle
salt and pepper to taste

Fantastic!!!

Eggs work on most anything....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 28, 2018, 08:56:48 PM
Figarettis Wheeling ,West Virginia.  Classic local  hole in the wall Italian restaurant. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 29, 2018, 06:59:47 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 29, 2018, 07:12:29 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.

Oysters
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 29, 2018, 07:40:50 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.

Something that tastes like crap. Only reason to put horseradish on something is to try and not taste whatever it is you're eating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 29, 2018, 07:42:49 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.

I wouldnt suggest putting this on top, but a horseradish cheddar can be very tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 29, 2018, 07:47:52 AM
Something that tastes like crap. Only reason to put horseradish on something is to try and not taste whatever it is you're eating.

Disagree. Horseradish is good to add some zing to most smoked meats. Ham & sausage both come to mind. Good with prime rib as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 29, 2018, 08:17:28 AM
Disagree. Horseradish is good to add some zing to most smoked meats. Ham & sausage both come to mind. Good with prime rib as well.

Right .. I was eating prime rib this weekend and .. horseradish adds some zip.    Ham or sausage .. good idea.

Bratwurst?  Hot dogs?    Captain Crunch?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 29, 2018, 08:20:20 AM
Right .. I was eating prime rib this weekend and .. horseradish adds some zip.    Ham or sausage .. good idea.

Bratwurst?  Hot dogs?    Captain Crunch?

Horsey bloody. Scrambled eggs. Deviled eggs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 29, 2018, 08:31:51 AM
Right .. I was eating prime rib this weekend and .. horseradish adds some zip.    Ham or sausage .. good idea.

Bratwurst?  Hot dogs?    Captain Crunch?

Yes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 29, 2018, 08:40:40 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.

Horse?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 29, 2018, 08:51:15 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.
risotto with horseradish and a bit of Parmesan, pair it with grilled salmon of pork loin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 29, 2018, 08:59:12 AM
Deviled eggs for sure. Brat and hot dogs I can see, especially a good horseradish mustard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 29, 2018, 09:48:49 AM
Make that Mary a Caesar, buddy.

Something that tastes like crap. Only reason to put horseradish on something is to try and not taste whatever it is you're eating.

smh   I can't even imagine the horrors you must go through eating bran flakes, macaroni, and cheese pizza every day. 

Especially in Texas, where I believe state law dictates a minimum Scoville rating for everything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 29, 2018, 10:11:34 AM
Make that Mary a Caesar, buddy.

You know what they say:  "Once you go Clamato, you always..."

So, you a chelada guy too, Benny?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 29, 2018, 10:25:05 AM
Make that Mary a Caesar, buddy.

smh   I can't even imagine the horrors you must go through eating bran flakes, macaroni, and cheese pizza every day. 

Especially in Texas, where I believe state law dictates a minimum Scoville rating for everything.

Don't misunderstand me. I love flavored and spicy food. My three favorite food genres are Jamaican, Thai, and Soul Food. Big flavors, lots of heat.

But horseradish is a condiment. Not a dish. Condiments are meant to enhance the flavor of whatever you put it on, not mask it. Hollandaise, chimichurri, a nicely seasoned rub....these enhance a steak. Horseradish just makes it taste like horseradish.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 29, 2018, 10:32:00 AM
Maybe the world isn't as terrible as we think.

https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/08/red-delicious-apples-suck-so-good-thing-theyre-no-longer-the-most-produced-in-american-orchards.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 29, 2018, 10:58:53 AM
Maybe the world isn't as terrible as we think.

https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/08/red-delicious-apples-suck-so-good-thing-theyre-no-longer-the-most-produced-in-american-orchards.html

It IS as terrible as we think.
This is the next story they link to:

https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/08/olive-garden-pasta-pass-what-its-like-to-eat-unlimited-sauce-and-breadsticks-every-day.html (https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/08/olive-garden-pasta-pass-what-its-like-to-eat-unlimited-sauce-and-breadsticks-every-day.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 29, 2018, 11:25:03 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.
Cauliflower, along with some panko breadcrumbs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 29, 2018, 11:35:35 AM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.

Arby's, you dumb $hit.  end. of. discussion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 29, 2018, 11:36:35 AM
I know Ohio St is the epitome institutional corruption and enablement not just for the NCAA but for organizations on the whole but isn't it about time we schedule a home and home with them?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/photos-beer-hotel-room-beer-slideshow-110638822.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/photos-beer-hotel-room-beer-slideshow-110638822.html)

I read the URL as -hotel-room-beer-slide.  Sometimes my ADHD gets the better of me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 29, 2018, 11:53:12 AM
I read the URL as -hotel-room-beer-slide.  Sometimes my ADHD gets the better of me.

Well there would certainly be less splinters in that situation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on August 29, 2018, 12:43:08 PM
One of the great debates of our time.  I say kill the f*cker.

https://gizmodo.com/to-kill-or-to-capture-bigfoot-the-great-cryptozoologic-1828509576
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 29, 2018, 01:41:25 PM
One of the great debates of our time.  I say kill the f*cker.

https://gizmodo.com/to-kill-or-to-capture-bigfoot-the-great-cryptozoologic-1828509576
Trophy hunting is both abhorrent and archaic.....however, when the argument for doing so involves the line "unapologetically promotes Bigfoot bloodlust" I gotta say I'm all for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 29, 2018, 04:22:14 PM
Trophy hunting is both abhorrent and archaic.....however, when the argument for doing so involves the line "unapologetically promotes Bigfoot bloodlust" I gotta say I'm all for it.

I can’t disagree with any of that.

And it would be interesting to see the look on the faces of the taxidermy guys when you showed up with Bigfoot strapped to the top of your car....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 29, 2018, 07:14:47 PM
What other foods can I put horseradish on?  Discuss.

A few years ago in San Francisco I had a Dungeness crab appetizer with horseradish on it. I didn't notice it in the description. It was...not great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 30, 2018, 06:34:37 AM
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/business/red-delicious-apple.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/business/red-delicious-apple.html)

Looks like we can chalk this up to another successful Scoop letter writing campaign.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 30, 2018, 07:10:55 AM
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/business/red-delicious-apple.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/business/red-delicious-apple.html)

Looks like we can chalk this up to another successful Scoop letter writing campaign.

I love how the guy in Iowa tried to kill the trees but couldn’t...like other weeds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 30, 2018, 12:19:10 PM
“It’s the beginning of the end,” said Tom Burford, an apple historian, orchard consultant and admitted Red Delicious detractor. “How are you going to market a tasteless apple when the consumer has tasted so many good apples?”

This seems to sum it up nicely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 30, 2018, 04:59:38 PM
How does one become an apple historian?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 30, 2018, 05:10:54 PM
How does one become an apple historian?

I would assume one would have to eat quite a few red delicious apples to obtain that sort of title.

So the real question would be, is the torture worth it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2018, 12:53:26 PM
Road trip with Dunks. Pulling the tanker behind full of Sonoran Salsa.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 31, 2018, 01:02:39 PM
Road trip with Dunks. Pulling the tanker behind full of Sonoran Salsa.
You guys go!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2018, 02:46:09 PM
Are cocktails at 2:40 pm considered day drinking or an early happy hour?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 31, 2018, 02:47:43 PM
Depends if you actually went to work before you started drinking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on August 31, 2018, 02:48:44 PM
Depends on whether it’s a Friday afternoon before a long weekend. Congratulations, it is!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2018, 02:49:37 PM
Yes, went in for 2 hours. Ugggh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 31, 2018, 02:50:53 PM
Depends on whether it’s a Friday afternoon before a long weekend. Congratulations, it is!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 31, 2018, 03:00:36 PM
Depends if you actually went to work before you started drinking.

Half Day Friday rules
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 31, 2018, 03:31:21 PM


Thanks for reminding me that I need to go home and drink the last remaining Castle Danger Cream Ale I have stashed in the beer fridge.
Happy Labor Day everyone!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 01, 2018, 11:38:30 AM
Office 'til Monday
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 01, 2018, 11:45:03 AM
Office 'til Monday
Looks like Traverse City
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 01, 2018, 12:07:51 PM
Looks like Traverse City
Atlantic Ocean, eastern coast of PR and water probably 15 degrees warmer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2018, 01:34:16 PM
Office 'til Monday

Always takin’ one for the team, eh Newsie?  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 01, 2018, 01:50:05 PM
Always takin’ one for the team, eh Newsie?  ;)

A Wet Willie is now a battery offense.  Behave yourselves boys on your fishing trip or it could turn ugly.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/01/florida-man-arrested-after-allegedly-gave-girlfriend-wet-willy-affidavit-says.amp.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2018, 05:12:09 PM
My niece and her husband just bought a house in Menomonee Falls. It was full of MU memorabilia, so they assumed it was owned by an alum. They were right...and the alum was none other than The Grimm Reaper!

I thought that was kinda cool.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on September 01, 2018, 07:14:59 PM
My niece and her husband just bought a house in Menomonee Falls. It was full of MU memorabilia, so they assumed it was owned by an alum. They were right...and the alum was none other than The Grimm Reaper!

I thought that was kinda cool.

Is there a nice moving screen door?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 01, 2018, 10:15:31 PM
Is there a nice moving screen door?

(http://media.tenor.com/images/3e85f090f1cdf47bf05113743dacdc0b/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2018, 10:53:19 PM
Is there a nice moving screen door?

Well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 02, 2018, 12:38:31 PM
Oh oh .....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 02, 2018, 12:52:22 PM
Oh oh .....
Countdown to Herman losing his sh!t in 5....4.....3....2....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 02, 2018, 03:26:11 PM
I’m bored. I don’t really feel like watching TV or going anywhere. I am thinking maybe a nap, but I am open to low-effort ideas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 02, 2018, 07:53:21 PM
I’m bored. I don’t really feel like watching TV or going anywhere. I am thinking maybe a nap, but I am open to low-effort ideas.

I'll take a nap and give you my thoughts after.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 02, 2018, 08:01:22 PM
I'll take a nap and give you my thoughts after.

Before you do, can you grab me another Schlitz Malt Liquor? I have been sitting so long on this bean bag chair my legs fused to the pleather and I can't get up, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 02, 2018, 08:51:50 PM
I'll take a nap and give you my thoughts after.

I just woke up from my nap. Did you come up with any ideas?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on September 03, 2018, 11:21:11 AM
Where should I take my son to lunch today in MKE? He is a Freshman at MU, somewhere that he wouldn’t go to with his buddies. Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2018, 11:35:11 AM
Where should I take my son to lunch today in MKE? He is a Freshman at MU, somewhere that he wouldn’t go to with his buddies. Thanks.

Recently ate here and really enjoyed it: https://www.theknickrestaurant.com/

Probably outside a freshman's price range, but not Mason St. Grill prices either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 03, 2018, 11:37:12 AM
Where should I take my son to lunch today in MKE? He is a Freshman at MU, somewhere that he wouldn’t go to with his buddies. Thanks.

I'm not sure who all will be open today or what you're in the mood for. If you're looking at steaks, 5 O'Clock is still near campus; I'm also a fan of Jackson Grill on 37th and Mitchell. Burgers, skip Sobelman's and drive across the expressway to Oscar's on 17th and Pierce. For small plates, my favorite is Odd Duck in Bayview, though Story Hill BKC on around 50th and Bluemound is also nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 03, 2018, 12:02:41 PM
I just woke up from my nap. Did you come up with any ideas?
Yes, veg on the couch and feel free to doze.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 03, 2018, 12:40:55 PM
Where should I take my son to lunch today in MKE? He is a Freshman at MU, somewhere that he wouldn’t go to with his buddies. Thanks.

Are you from out of town?   Kinda changes the advice.

Safehouse is an interesting option.  Pizza Man.  Bel air Cantina.   Milwaukee Ale House.  Riverfront Pizza.  Smokeshack BBQ.  Wicked Hop. 

Art's Performing Center has a nice buffet.  Bring lots of singles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 03, 2018, 03:17:54 PM
Are you from out of town?   Kinda changes the advice.

Safehouse is an interesting option.  Pizza Man.  Bel air Cantina.   Milwaukee Ale House.  Riverfront Pizza.  Smokeshack BBQ.  Wicked Hop. 

Art's Performing Center has a nice buffet.  Bring lots of singles.

I've heard good things about the new Silk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 03, 2018, 04:34:18 PM
Take 'im ta da Crazy Cock (aka Mad Rooster), aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2018, 04:50:48 PM
I've heard good things about the new Silk.

I thought they decided to call it the Fiserv Forum.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 03, 2018, 07:26:03 PM
Are you from out of town?   Kinda changes the advice.

Safehouse is an interesting option.  Pizza Man.  Bel air Cantina.   Milwaukee Ale House.  Riverfront Pizza.  Smokeshack BBQ.  Wicked Hop. 

Art's Performing Center has a nice buffet.  Bring lots of singles.

Safehouse is a horrible suggestion.   Just sayin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on September 03, 2018, 08:02:03 PM
Thank you one and all for your suggestions. We went to Oscar’s for burgers, it was good. Looking forward to trying some of the other places that were suggested. Been to the SafeHouse once, it was as fun and once  is enough in my opinion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 04, 2018, 03:04:48 AM
Thank you one and all for your suggestions. We went to Oscar’s for burgers, it was good. Looking forward to trying some of the other places that were suggested. Been to the SafeHouse once, it was as fun and once  is enough in my opinion.

Skip all the suggestions and go to Points East Pub for wings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 04, 2018, 05:17:22 AM
There is a pretty good chili place on Wells, but the name escapes me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 04, 2018, 07:38:28 AM
There is a pretty good chili place on Wells, but the name escapes me.

There’s a chili place on Wells? For real?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 04, 2018, 08:37:24 AM
There is a pretty good chili place on Wells, but the name escapes me.

Where is it in relation to Real Chili?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on September 04, 2018, 04:40:25 PM
Are you from out of town?   Kinda changes the advice.

.  Smokeshack BBQ. 


Um, have you not been paying attention?!?  Smokeshack is smokecrap.  Doc's is the answer.  And objective evidence found here:

https://www.facebook.com/biggigbbq/photos/a.1094875253939848/1850529108374455/?type=3&theater

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 04, 2018, 05:43:27 PM
Um, have you not been paying attention?!?  Smokeshack is smokecrap.  Doc's is the answer.  And objective evidence found here:

https://www.facebook.com/biggigbbq/photos/a.1094875253939848/1850529108374455/?type=3&theater

I'm not sure you're an unbiased party...  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on September 04, 2018, 09:57:39 PM
I'm not sure you're an unbiased party...  ;D

Unabashedly biased.  I will say this, however:  two places to get decent BBQ in the Milwaukee market—Doc’s and Double B’s in ‘stallis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 05, 2018, 09:06:47 AM
Unabashedly biased.  I will say this, however:  two places to get decent BBQ in the Milwaukee market—Doc’s and Double B’s in ‘stallis.

I'm very pleased they put Iron Grate in the fiserv. Started out as one cooker in the back of Hawthorne Coffee about 3 blocks from my house. Have since upgraded their location, added a food truck, and now partnered with the forum. Very good BBQ joint.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 05, 2018, 09:53:42 AM
Anyone else think they intended the double entendre when they named the Pontiac Vibe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: gtmoBlue on September 05, 2018, 11:37:25 AM
Mornin',  gtmoBlue, ancient Creighton guy.   A HoF question since the Warriors/GE's are our big brother.  Question:  Does Marquette have any Fans/Superfans in your HoF as contributors?

As an aside...What's the local take on the W/GE's potential for this upcoming season?

Thanks,
gtmo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 05, 2018, 11:38:57 AM
Mornin',  gtmoBlue, ancient Creighton guy.   A HoF question since the Warriors/GE's are our big brother.  Question:  Does Marquette have any Fans/Superfans in your HoF as contributors?

As an aside...What's the local take on the W/GE's potential for this upcoming season?

Thanks,
gtmo
There's a Scoop HoF?  Is this only available on the underboard?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 05, 2018, 11:57:06 AM
Mornin',  gtmoBlue, ancient Creighton guy.   A HoF question since the Warriors/GE's are our big brother.  Question:  Does Marquette have any Fans/Superfans in your HoF as contributors?

As an aside...What's the local take on the W/GE's potential for this upcoming season?

Thanks,
gtmo

Decided to come over from Holyland of Hoops for less of a kumbya take?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 05, 2018, 12:36:01 PM
There's a Scoop HoF?  Is this only available on the underboard?

https://wiki.muscoop.com/lib/exe/detail.php/freeway/freeway2.jpg?id=freeway%3Astart
Title: Re: NM
Post by: gtmoBlue on September 05, 2018, 12:52:11 PM
Decided to come over from Holyland of Hoops for less of a kumbya take?

Nope...mainly for the MU HoF question.  But a really biased take on your upcoming season would be refreshing.   ;)

I usually come and survey AE, Cracked Sidewalks, this board once or twice a year to gauge opinions, but the HoF question is getting some play on one of the Jays boards and I thought I'd check in here and see what the upper class do/does?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 05, 2018, 03:19:59 PM
Expectations are high, if the team plays adequate defense.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 05, 2018, 04:29:30 PM
Back on topic, my office overlooks an ocean inlet and the approach to a Naval Air Station.  This afternoon, a pair of bald eagles were cruising up and down the inlet, and jets were practicing for a weekend air show.

I did not get as much done as hoped.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 05, 2018, 06:16:35 PM
They’re tearing up the main road that leads to our subdivision. The road is desperately in need of repaving, but it’s making it a real pain.

I’m debating whether I should thank the workers or flip ‘em off for making me wait. Maybe I’ll do both and really throw ‘em off...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 05, 2018, 06:18:28 PM
Back on topic, my office overlooks an ocean inlet and the approach to a Naval Air Station.  This afternoon, a pair of bald eagles were cruising up and down the inlet, and jets were practicing for a weekend air show.

I did not get as much done as hoped.

So you eatin’ bald eagle for dinner?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 05, 2018, 06:49:09 PM
They’re tearing up the main road that leads to our subdivision. The road is desperately in need of repaving, but it’s making it a real pain.

I’m debating whether I should thank the workers or flip ‘em off for making me wait. Maybe I’ll do both and really throw ‘em off...

What, like they made the decision to tear up that road?

Be nice to them. The guy with the stop/slow sign wields a lot of power. He could make your life miserable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 05, 2018, 07:41:00 PM
Unabashedly biased.  I will say this, however:  two places to get decent BBQ in the Milwaukee market—Doc’s and Double B’s in ‘stallis.


 the evolution of good bbq-
  LD's bbq a little bit outside the milwaukee market, but might be worth the drive sometime.  started out with a smoker and a tent off the hwy 43/164 exit waukesha.  kwik stop buys the gas station he was leasing from- moved on down the road to east troy hwy 43/20 exit.  BP gas station adds on a 400 sq. ft space for him.  kwik stop is buying out the BP.  LD just bought and is remodeling the old burger king bldg. 1 block away.  getting daamn near 5***** ratings on many sites

   https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/30-west/2017/08/28/four-outstanding-bbq-restaurants/517865001/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 05, 2018, 09:32:58 PM
They’re tearing up the main road that leads to our subdivision. The road is desperately in need of repaving, but it’s making it a real pain.

I’m debating whether I should thank the workers or flip ‘em off for making me wait. Maybe I’ll do both and really throw ‘em off...

Why would you ever flip off a road worker?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 05, 2018, 09:50:04 PM
Why would you ever flip off a road worker?

This is the nm thread - reading without teal-colored glasses can lead to misunderstandings....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 05, 2018, 10:03:28 PM
This is the nm thread - reading without teal-colored glasses can lead to misunderstandings....

Just checking
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 05, 2018, 10:10:38 PM
Just checking

It’s all good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 05, 2018, 10:47:02 PM
Does Marquette have any Fans/Superfans in your HoF as contributors?

Glad you asked, many contributors here visited the house of fiserv just in the past week! 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 06, 2018, 04:40:32 AM
So you eatin’ bald eagle for dinner?
Tastes like chicken.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 06, 2018, 01:03:48 PM
Glad you asked, many contributors here visited the house of fiserv just in the past week!
Arrange a beer summit with Chicos for him
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 07, 2018, 01:12:51 PM
So I'm getting my beef n cheddar today and see this guy at the end of the drive-thru and immediately realize my calling.

Maybe not my calling .. it's just at the end of the career path I'm on. 

(https://i.imgur.com/v3owiDc.jpg)

I love how it's kinda stained and dirty.  Like that guy lives in there, 24/7 and sleeps down by the river.  He may not even be an Arby's employee. 

In conclusion, I want this outfit.   I bet I'd make a killing standing in front of Fiserv Forum before mubb games.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 07, 2018, 01:24:59 PM
Nerd? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 07, 2018, 01:37:10 PM
So I'm getting my beef n cheddar today and see this guy at the end of the drive-thru and immediately realize my calling.

Maybe not my calling .. it's just at the end of the career path I'm on. 

(https://i.imgur.com/v3owiDc.jpg)

I love how it's kinda stained and dirty.  Like that guy lives in there, 24/7 and sleeps down by the river.  He may not even be an Arby's employee. 

In conclusion, I want this outfit.   I bet I'd make a killing standing in front of Fiserv Forum before mubb games.


That picture should be captioned "America in 2018."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 07, 2018, 01:40:18 PM
I would love to have been in this meeting.

Stan: People just aren't golfing as much as they used to.
Ollie: Why do you suppose that is?
Stan: Maybe because they need more food.
Ollie: Hey - why don't we just get drones and drop food on 'em?

https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/05/technology/drone-delivery-golf/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 07, 2018, 02:00:46 PM
So I'm getting my beef n cheddar today and see this guy at the end of the drive-thru and immediately realize my calling.

Maybe not my calling .. it's just at the end of the career path I'm on. 

(https://i.imgur.com/v3owiDc.jpg)

I love how it's kinda stained and dirty.  Like that guy lives in there, 24/7 and sleeps down by the river.  He may not even be an Arby's employee. 

In conclusion, I want this outfit.   I bet I'd make a killing standing in front of Fiserv Forum before mubb games.

I wonder if there are mascot groupies?  He may know something we don't. Foodie Cosplay?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 07, 2018, 03:25:04 PM
So I'm getting my beef n cheddar today and see this guy at the end of the drive-thru and immediately realize my calling.

Maybe not my calling .. it's just at the end of the career path I'm on. 

(https://i.imgur.com/v3owiDc.jpg)

I love how it's kinda stained and dirty.  Like that guy lives in there, 24/7 and sleeps down by the river.  He may not even be an Arby's employee. 

In conclusion, I want this outfit.   I bet I'd make a killing standing in front of Fiserv Forum before mubb games.

But...what is it?  Some sort of Arbycized version of Gumby?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 07, 2018, 03:32:02 PM
I thought it was 4never in a tooth outfit or  someone in a giant oven mitt
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 07, 2018, 03:56:35 PM
But...what is it?  Some sort of Arbycized version of Gumby?

That is Oven Mitt.  Apparently one of the most bangable fast food mascots, up there with the Hamburgler. I wasn't off on my earlier assessment. Freaks everywhere.

https://mashable.com/2015/05/06/sexy-fast-food-mascots-hamburglar/#p5DLnMhZs8q8
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 07, 2018, 04:01:26 PM
That is Oven Mitt.  Apparently one of the most bangable fast food mascots, up there with the Hamburgler. I wasn't off on my earlier assessment. Freaks everywhere.

https://mashable.com/2015/05/06/sexy-fast-food-mascots-hamburglar/#p5DLnMhZs8q8
boy, pick #7 didn't age well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 07, 2018, 04:07:47 PM
Ohhhooohhhhhhhhh.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Arby-s-Oven-Mitt-Red-White-Vintage-NOS-SEALED-Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters/183407546768?hash=item2ab3f11190:g:BQ4AAOSwpspbiFJM

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BQ4AAOSwpspbiFJM/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 07, 2018, 04:27:33 PM
boy, pick #7 didn't age well

Prison bait?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 07, 2018, 04:32:13 PM
Ohhhooohhhhhhhhh.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Arby-s-Oven-Mitt-Red-White-Vintage-NOS-SEALED-Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters/183407546768?hash=item2ab3f11190:g:BQ4AAOSwpspbiFJM

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BQ4AAOSwpspbiFJM/s-l1600.jpg)

It's the holy Grail
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 07, 2018, 05:51:01 PM
I think I should buy that oven mitt, then go back to the Arby's and high-five the Oven Mitt guy with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 77ncaachamps on September 07, 2018, 05:55:46 PM
Y'all are lucky.

Most Arby's left the Bay Area.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 07, 2018, 09:05:13 PM
Y'all are lucky.

Most Arby's left the Bay Area.

You wankers can't handle the BnC.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 07, 2018, 09:26:18 PM
Y'all are lucky.

Most Arby's left the Bay Area.
No, we're just not lucky enough to live in the Bay Area.





(awaits another Arby's related banning).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 07, 2018, 09:50:23 PM

No, we're just not lucky enough to live in the Bay Area.


I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 08, 2018, 07:53:35 AM
No, we're just not lucky enough not to live in the Bay Area.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 08, 2018, 01:19:48 PM
I trust all you bucky haters will disagree but there are few traditions in sport better than Jump Around at Camp Randall.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 08, 2018, 04:20:12 PM
I trust all you bucky haters will disagree but there are few traditions in sport better than Jump Around at Camp Randall.

Good tradition, but it’s gotten old. The sports version of a flip phone with roaming charges.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 08, 2018, 05:04:27 PM
Good tradition, but it’s gotten old. The sports version of a flip phone with roaming charges.

80,000 in unison.  Opposing players too.  Even the television sideline reporter.  Um, no, it's not getting old. 

That's like saying Yankee uniforms are out of date or the Lambeau leap isn't cool anymore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 08, 2018, 05:16:07 PM
80,000 in unison.  Opposing players too.  Even the television sideline reporter.  Um, no, it's not getting old. 

That's like saying Yankee uniforms are out of date or the Lambeau leap isn't cool anymore.

I’m a Packers fan, and the Lambeau leap isn’t what it used to be either.

Different strokes, I guess....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 08, 2018, 05:16:28 PM
Still old and lame
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on September 08, 2018, 05:32:20 PM
Still old and lame

Yep, old and lame seems to be the natural destiny for many of us.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 08, 2018, 05:43:42 PM
Just ask my kids
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 08, 2018, 06:10:58 PM
I trust all you bucky haters will disagree but there are few traditions in sport better than Jump Around at Camp Randall.

Meh. I used to think it was cool. Then I went to an SEC school. What Badger fans do for two minutes of a game is essentially what the fans are doing here for the entire game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 08, 2018, 06:17:34 PM
I’m surprised there’s no outrage over the song — “if ya girl steps up I’m smackin the hoe” — how naughty!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 08, 2018, 06:31:48 PM
Meh. I used to think it was cool. Then I went to an SEC school. What Badger fans do for two minutes of a game is essentially what the fans are doing here for the entire game.

Definitely. When I was at Vanderbilt, the opposing team’s fans used to be pretty wild.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on September 08, 2018, 06:48:26 PM
I trust all you bucky haters will disagree but there are few traditions in sport better than Jump Around at Camp Randall.

Overrated. Like all things Badger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 08, 2018, 10:37:13 PM
I’m surprised there’s no outrage over the song — “if ya girl steps up I’m smackin the hoe” — how naughty!!

It’s a bunch of white boys talkin’ about smacking hoes.  That’s perfectly acceptable in Madison. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2018, 07:02:24 AM
Waffles or pancakes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 09, 2018, 07:26:30 AM
Pancakes....but with sausage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 09, 2018, 07:37:20 AM
Meh. I used to think it was cool. Then I went to an SEC school. What Badger fans do for two minutes of a game is essentially what the fans are doing here for the entire game.


When of my goals is to make a tour of SEC schools to catch games at night.  I don't know if there is a better place to watch a game than A&M though - especially at night versus a ranked opponent. 

Having attended dozens of Badger football games during my lifetime, Jump Around is cool, but the overall atmosphere is way more laid back than it was 20-25 years ago.  Occasionally it still ramps up, especially when the students have all day to prepare, but 11:00 games are very sleepy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 09, 2018, 07:47:09 AM
Waffles are far superior
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2018, 08:36:35 AM
Waffles are far superior

Is it the little wells that make perfect little syrup containers, or something about the recipe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 09, 2018, 08:39:52 AM
Is it the little wells that make perfect little syrup containers, or something about the recipe?

Honestly, it's the density. Waffles are a bit lighter, that's what I need.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 09, 2018, 08:56:34 AM
Waffles are lighter?  I would have said the opposite.

Try Swedish pancakes.  Paper thin.

I just convinced my wife to make waffles right now.  SCORE.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 09, 2018, 09:13:04 AM
More time consuming to make at home, but I love waffles. If you're looking for great waffles, check out Press (https://www.presswaffles.com/). They started with a food truck in Milwaukee. They do still have that at events, but also do Waffle Sunday mornings at Hawthorne Coffee on Howell & Plainfield. Great flavor combinations that include honey goat cheese, candied bacon, and seasonal fruit options.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 09, 2018, 09:14:50 AM
Waffles are just pancakes with air. 

Let's get to a real question. Which hoodie should I buy?

(https://gloimg.samcdn.com/S/pdm-product-pic/Clothing/2018/01/04/source-img/20180104121115_77995.jpg)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61a7dvMGmrL._UX385_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 09, 2018, 09:17:17 AM
Get da Lady Gaga lookalike. Hopin' y'all's waffles/pancakes are grain-free, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 09, 2018, 09:17:42 AM
Waffles are just pancakes with air. 

Let's get to a real question. Which hoodie should I buy?

(https://gloimg.samcdn.com/S/pdm-product-pic/Clothing/2018/01/04/source-img/20180104121115_77995.jpg)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61a7dvMGmrL._UX385_.jpg)

Are you planning to live a celibate lifestyle?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on September 09, 2018, 09:41:22 AM
More time consuming to make at home, but I love waffles. If you're looking for great waffles, check out Press (https://www.presswaffles.com/). They started with a food truck in Milwaukee. They do still have that at events, but also do Waffle Sunday mornings at Hawthorne Coffee on Howell & Plainfield. Great flavor combinations that include honey goat cheese, candied bacon, and seasonal fruit options.

Here (USA) we eat waffles usually for breakfast. When I was in Belgium on a business trip I asked why there were no waffles on the breakfast menu. The waiter said that waffles are a dessert usually topped off with strawberries and whipped cream; or a sweet snack sold at sporting or concert events.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 09, 2018, 09:52:56 AM
Here (USA) we eat waffles usually for breakfast. When I was in Belgium on a business trip I asked why there were no waffles on the breakfast menu. The waiter said that waffles are a dessert usually topped off with strawberries and whipped cream; or a sweet snack sold at sporting or concert events.

I believe the U.S. is somewhat of an anomaly when it comes to having sugary things for breakfast.  I had a job once where many of my co-workers were raised in other countries, and some of them thought it was a little gross to eat doughnuts or sweet rolls in the morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 09, 2018, 09:56:43 AM
I believe the U.S. is somewhat of an anomaly when it comes to having sugary things for breakfast.  I had a job once where many of my co-workers were raised in other countries, and some of them thought it was a little gross to eat doughnuts or sweet rolls in the morning.

This. It's hard to find doughnuts here before 11 and even harder to find them with frosting.

Also we wonder why we have an obesity problem?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 09, 2018, 10:02:41 AM
Waffles are just pancakes with air. 

Let's get to a real question. Which hoodie should I buy?

(https://gloimg.samcdn.com/S/pdm-product-pic/Clothing/2018/01/04/source-img/20180104121115_77995.jpg)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61a7dvMGmrL._UX385_.jpg)

Both
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 09, 2018, 10:40:30 AM
Also we wonder why we have an obesity problem?

Don’t blame the donuts.  Blame the donut-heads. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 09, 2018, 11:03:20 AM
I believe the U.S. is somewhat of an anomaly when it comes to having sugary things for breakfast.  I had a job once where many of my co-workers were raised in other countries, and some of them thought it was a little gross to eat doughnuts or sweet rolls in the morning.

Mmmmmmm....fika
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 09, 2018, 11:53:20 AM
Pancakes are superior to waffles....unless paired with fried chicken.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 09, 2018, 12:16:02 PM
French Toast is the superior breakfast pastry.  Specifically,  chocolate chip brioche French Toast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 09, 2018, 12:50:24 PM
Whys everybody just glossing over Crepes and Beignets in this competition
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2018, 01:06:23 PM
Waffles are lighter?  I would have said the opposite.

Try Swedish pancakes.  Paper thin.

I just convinced my wife to make waffles right now.  SCORE.

You're welcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 09, 2018, 03:34:10 PM
Waffles are lighter?  I would have said the opposite.

Try Swedish pancakes.  Paper thin.

I just convinced my wife to make waffles right now.  SCORE.

B & C waffles?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2018, 04:54:14 PM
Whys everybody just glossing over Crepes and Beignets in this competition

I love beignets...but they’re not exactly the kind of thing I’d just casually throw together on a random Sunday morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 09, 2018, 05:43:30 PM
If I make it to 78 years old, there is zero chance I look as good (or as cool) as former Bucks coach Don Nelson looks now.

(https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/don-nelson.jpg)

Apparently he grows marijuana on his estate in Maui
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 09, 2018, 05:56:17 PM
If I make it to 78 years old, there is zero chance I look as good (or as cool) as former Bucks coach Don Nelson looks now.

(https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/don-nelson.jpg)

Apparently he grows marijuana on his estate in Maui

Where's his Ralph Marlin tie?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 09, 2018, 07:25:24 PM
If I make it to 78 years old, there is zero chance I look as good (or as cool) as former Bucks coach Don Nelson looks now.

(https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/don-nelson.jpg)

Apparently he grows marijuana on his estate in Maui

Looks like "The Dude" in The Big Lebowski.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 09, 2018, 07:38:07 PM
10 year old loudly farted at dinner.  Hilarity ensues, because farts are funny, but calmed down.

Dad:  Farts are funny, but not so much loud farts at dinner.  You gotta let the fart out silently.

Son:  That's impossible.

Dad:  (shocked, disappointed in himself) Son, you have so much to learn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 09, 2018, 07:47:34 PM
10 year old loudly farted at dinner.  Hilarity ensues, because farts are funny, but calmed down.

Dad:  Farts are funny, but not so much loud farts at dinner.  You gotta let the fart out silently.

Son:  That's impossible.

Dad:  (shocked, disappointed in himself) Son, you have so much to learn.

You’ve been very philosophical this weekend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 09, 2018, 08:19:46 PM
10 year old loudly farted at dinner.  Hilarity ensues, because farts are funny, but calmed down.

Dad:  Farts are funny, but not so much loud farts at dinner.  You gotta let the fart out silently.

Son:  That's impossible.

Dad:  (shocked, disappointed in himself) Son, you have so much to learn.

 SBD's baby
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 09, 2018, 08:43:51 PM
I’m surprised there’s no outrage over the song — “if ya girl steps up I’m smackin the hoe” — how naughty!!
WAY more surprised "I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top
I never eat a pig, 'cause a pig is a cop" doesn't evoke people to boycott the 'tradition'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 09, 2018, 08:52:53 PM
10 year old loudly farted at dinner.  Hilarity ensues, because farts are funny, but calmed down.

Dad:  Farts are funny, but not so much loud farts at dinner.  You gotta let the fart out silently.

Son:  That's impossible.

Dad:  (shocked, disappointed in himself) Son, you have so much to learn.

Did he lead with "what does a duck say?"

If not, he's not as "cool" as my 11 year old.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2018, 10:32:09 PM
After further review...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Anti-Dentite on September 10, 2018, 06:52:40 AM
Both
Nice marbling!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 10, 2018, 10:22:03 AM
Not sure where to put this. But Vegas updated their Odds. Someone recently posted a 200-1 for championship? They are now 75-1 for championship and 22-1 to make the final 4.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 10, 2018, 10:40:59 AM
Not sure where to put this. But Vegas updated their Odds. Someone recently posted a 200-1 for championship? They are now 75-1 for championship and 22-1 to make the final 4.

I will be in Vegas in a couple of weeks and will definitely be placing some wagers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 10, 2018, 10:55:34 AM
Not sure where to put this. But Vegas updated their Odds. Someone recently posted a 200-1 for championship? They are now 75-1 for championship and 22-1 to make the final 4.

Who?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 10, 2018, 11:00:46 AM
Who?

Arby's!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 10, 2018, 11:22:04 AM
Arby’s to the Final Four?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 10, 2018, 11:55:20 AM
Arby's Pentagon Papers: Secret Menu Revealed.

https://www.wideopeneats.com/arbys-secret-menu/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on September 10, 2018, 12:37:12 PM
vegasinsider lists 44 teams at 100-1 or better.  Marquette not among them.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/futures/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 10, 2018, 12:43:42 PM
vegasinsider lists 44 teams at 100-1 or better.  Marquette not among them.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/futures/

MU's natty odds will drop to 3-1 once they engineer that blockbuster trade for Khalil Mack.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 10, 2018, 12:47:38 PM
We should be odds-on favorites when word leaks out that the NCAA just granted Otule another year of eligibility.

Oops....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on September 10, 2018, 12:57:38 PM
Is Mbakwe eligible this year?  I feel like that should put us at 5:2, at worst.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 10, 2018, 01:23:45 PM
Is Mbakwe eligible this year?  I feel like that should put us at 5:2, at worst.
No but Vander is coming back
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 10, 2018, 02:00:31 PM
Tim says Jeronne can come back if we let him play PG and take all the shots.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on September 10, 2018, 02:03:00 PM
vegasinsider lists 44 teams at 100-1 or better.  Marquette not among them.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/futures/

Not sure where to put this. But Vegas updated their Odds. Someone recently posted a 200-1 for championship? They are now 75-1 for championship and 22-1 to make the final 4.

Got Marquette at 200-1 at Westgate 2 weeks ago. Could be a nice little payday for $50. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on September 10, 2018, 05:43:27 PM
All MGM resorts have MU at 75-1.

Found them at 125-1 at Venetian.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 10, 2018, 07:19:27 PM
I had pancakes and sausages for dinner tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on September 11, 2018, 07:07:28 AM
The Westgate SuperBook currently has MU at 200-1:

https://news.wagertalk.com/odds-to-win-2019-college-basketball-championship-sept-10-2018/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 11, 2018, 07:15:21 AM
I had pancakes and sausages for dinner tonight.

What are the odds?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2018, 07:41:35 AM
What are the odds?

100-1

The “experts” said pancakes and bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 11, 2018, 08:20:58 AM
100-1

The “experts” said pancakes and bacon.

But there was a 22-1 prediction you would have breakfast for dinner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 11, 2018, 05:46:19 PM
Did he lead with "what does a duck say?"

If not, he's not as "cool" as my 11 year old.

Ok, I just started doing this today and it's awesome. 

Really brings down the house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2018, 06:31:07 PM
I’m grilling chicken for dinner, with a baked potato on the side.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 11, 2018, 06:34:03 PM
 Chicken and quinoa here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 11, 2018, 06:36:31 PM
All the Scoopers in the Carolinas and Virginia, please be safe. A year ago I was in the same spot and Florence looks as nasty as Maria.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on September 11, 2018, 06:37:57 PM
Chicken and quinoa here
One of these foods doesn’t conform to the impression I have of you through your posts here...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 11, 2018, 06:40:00 PM
One of these foods doesn’t conform to the impression I have of you through your posts here...

My wife must have hacked your account
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 11, 2018, 06:46:41 PM
One of these foods doesn’t conform to the impression I have of you through your posts here...

Right! I had him pegged as a red meat guy!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 11, 2018, 07:09:37 PM
Fish taco night
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2018, 07:11:44 PM
Fish taco night

Ooooh! Been a while since our last fish taco night. Time for another....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 11, 2018, 07:15:08 PM
Fish taco night

Good lord, had some killer good walleye fish tacos last week in Canada. All toppled with a dollop of Sonoran salsa. Fresh walleye, alive 30 minute prior.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 11, 2018, 07:18:22 PM
I grabbed a turkey sub at Sheetz tonight. I’d heard for a long time that their food was good, but I’ve been skeptical. But tonight it was convenient and I was in a hurry.

Gotta say, I was very impressed. It was a good sub. Not “good for a gas station.”  Good. Better than a lot of fast food places. Cheap. Made to order. I’ll certainly go again if it’s convenient.


Edited to add: just checked their website and saw they’re not as widespread as I thought. Only OH, PA, WV, NC, MD and VA. Well, if you find yourself in one of those states, don’t be afraid to grab a sandwich if you stop at Sheetz for gas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 11, 2018, 07:24:04 PM
Grilling Salmon paired with a bottle of chardonnay!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 11, 2018, 07:36:04 PM
All the Scoopers in the Carolinas and Virginia, please be safe. A year ago I was in the same spot and Florence looks as nasty as Maria.

jsglow jr. is waiting on orders to leave San Juan for the southeast.  All the Logistics guys are already staging stuff and there's lots of DSA reserve training going on now so FEMA can get thousands of boots on the ground quickly.  In his Continuous Improvement role, he expects to redeploy in about 10 days.  They're really starting to thin the San Juan JFO.  Obviously this will accelerate things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 11, 2018, 07:42:06 PM
Being in downtown Minneapolis, it can be difficult to find a good deal on lunch. There's a place near me that's weird af, but kind of good. They specialize in Mexican and Asian. Tomorrow for $7.25 I will get:

gyro meat
grilled veggies
fried rice
side salad with tons of available toppings
pita bread
a pop

What a bargain. Tomorrow is the gyro value plate special and I try to hit most Wednesday there... other days are tacos and burritos on special.. lots of people pair burritos with 4 pieces of sushi. 

#EatIt
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 11, 2018, 07:47:27 PM
We made recipe #1 tonight.

https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/bars/real_chili
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 11, 2018, 07:50:17 PM
We made recipe #1 tonight.

https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/bars/real_chili

👍👍👍👍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 11, 2018, 08:09:50 PM

Edited to add: just checked their website and saw they’re not as widespread as I thought. Only OH, PA, WV, NC, MD and VA. Well, if you find yourself in one of those states, don’t be afraid to grab a sandwich if you stop at Sheetz for gas.

So you're saying most of us are Sheetz out of luck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2018, 08:22:23 PM
Grilling Salmon paired with a bottle of chardonnay!

Did grilled salmon a few days ago. The simplest of recipes - just olive oil, sea salt and pepper, grilled skin side down. So incredibly easy and so incredibly good!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 11, 2018, 08:27:28 PM
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2018/09/10/watch-cheerleader-pummels-girl-challenges-fistfight/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 11, 2018, 08:40:01 PM
We made recipe #1 tonight.

https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/bars/real_chili

That'll bring the ducks, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2018, 08:45:41 PM
That'll bring the ducks, aina?

If it quacks like a duck....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 11, 2018, 09:12:55 PM
Met a gal pal for trivia night at a bar tonight and had a salad.

We came in second behind a team of 8 people.  They split a $30 gift card and we split a $20 gift card.

Who were the real winners here?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 11, 2018, 09:33:15 PM
Met a gal pal for trivia night at a bar tonight and had a salad.

We came in second behind a team of 8 people.  They split a $30 gift card and we split a $20 gift card.

Who were the real winners here?

Salad? You lost.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on September 11, 2018, 09:41:21 PM
Did grilled salmon a few days ago. The simplest of recipes - just olive oil, sea salt and pepper, grilled skin side down. So incredibly easy and so incredibly good!

If you have leftovers, save it for the office microwave tomorrow. #ProTip
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 11, 2018, 10:11:15 PM
Salad? You lost.

Tell that to my figure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 11, 2018, 10:44:19 PM
jsglow jr. is waiting on orders to leave San Juan for the southeast.  All the Logistics guys are already staging stuff and there's lots of DSA reserve training going on now so FEMA can get thousands of boots on the ground quickly.  In his Continuous Improvement role, he expects to redeploy in about 10 days.  They're really starting to thin the San Juan JFO.  Obviously this will accelerate things.
My cousin's husband with FEMA is heading to Georgia, by the way you son never never answered about having a beer, lol no need for old people I guess
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
If you have leftovers, save it for the office microwave tomorrow. #ProTip

#donedeal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on September 12, 2018, 10:19:41 AM
Grilling Salmon paired with a bottle of chardonnay!

You spelled Joseph's name wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 12, 2018, 10:59:54 AM
Guess this French school consulted with UW-Rodent

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/12/europe/lyon-art-school-photoshop-black-students-us-trnd-intl/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 13, 2018, 08:11:14 PM
We have a crap-ton of eggplant from the garden this year and tried an eggplant hummus tonight.  F'n awesome!  Wound up just putting the grilled salmon in the fridge cause that + a baguette was dinner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 13, 2018, 08:52:15 PM
We have a crap-ton of eggplant from the garden this year and tried an eggplant hummus tonight.  F'n awesome!  Wound up just putting the grilled salmon in the fridge cause that + a baguette was dinner.

Love hummus, but have never found an eggplant recipe I liked. Maybe I’ll give it a shot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 13, 2018, 09:50:13 PM
Love hummus, but have never found an eggplant recipe I liked. Maybe I’ll give it a shot.
I used https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-vegan-baba-ganoush-eggplant-hummus-3377666 (https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-vegan-baba-ganoush-eggplant-hummus-3377666)

I altered it by putting more eggplant (i'd call it 2 mediumish, certainly not small), 3X the garlic, and basil instead of parsley. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 13, 2018, 10:10:06 PM
I used https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-vegan-baba-ganoush-eggplant-hummus-3377666 (https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-vegan-baba-ganoush-eggplant-hummus-3377666)

I altered it by putting more eggplant (i'd call it 2 mediumish, certainly not small), 3X the garlic, and basil instead of parsley.

Did you grill the eggplant first?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 13, 2018, 10:10:16 PM
I used https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-vegan-baba-ganoush-eggplant-hummus-3377666 (https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-vegan-baba-ganoush-eggplant-hummus-3377666)

I altered it by putting more eggplant (i'd call it 2 mediumish, certainly not small), 3X the garlic, and basil instead of parsley.

Awesome! I’ll give it a try.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on September 13, 2018, 10:14:02 PM
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower topped with Anchovy Butter. I was too tired to throw the skirt steak on the grill, I did however manage to open a bottle of wine. Anchovy Butter was redonkulous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 14, 2018, 04:28:15 AM
Going to a soft opening for Milwaukee Burger Company tonight. Has anyone tried this yet?  Glorified Fudruckers?  Wannabe Sobelmans?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 14, 2018, 05:51:48 AM
Going to a soft opening for Milwaukee Burger Company tonight. Has anyone tried this yet?  Glorified Fudruckers?  Wannabe Sobelmans?

Trendy/upscale Red Robin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 14, 2018, 07:24:21 AM
Did you grill the eggplant first?
I just roasted them, I regret not grilling them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 15, 2018, 08:53:41 AM
Trendy/upscale Red Robin

The chow was pretty good. Great selection of beers.  Very good sports viewing venue. I can see me viewing some MU games there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 15, 2018, 10:05:12 AM
Trendy/upscale Red Robin

Hold on. There’s something more upscale than Red Robin???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 15, 2018, 10:21:33 AM
Hold on. There’s something more upscale than Red Robin???

Hard to beat the AYCE fries, understood.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2018, 05:11:51 PM
Like kissing your sister, ai’na?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 17, 2018, 01:52:36 PM
Like kissing your sister, ai’na?

Is there a way to contemplate the meaning/effectiveness of said analogy without going all Kinsey here?  It would seem to me that not being kissed - which I assume would be the reluctant viewing of the ball going through the uprights as regulation/OT expires - would be the preferred option to being kissed by a sibling, but perhaps I'm missing something here.

I just have to assume this adage originated somewhere in the SEC.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2018, 02:17:26 PM
Is there a way to contemplate the meaning/effectiveness of said analogy without going all Kinsey here?  It would seem to me that not being kissed - which I assume would be the reluctant viewing of the ball going through the uprights as regulation/OT expires - would be the preferred option to being kissed by a sibling, but perhaps I'm missing something here.

I just have to assume this adage originated somewhere in the SEC.

Negative.  I have seen several references listing the first known use to have been by the Navy football coach in 1953.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 17, 2018, 03:41:52 PM
I just have to assume this adage originated somewhere in the SEC.

It did, but the SEC-land version was actually 'banging' not 'kissing'. Got toned down for the rest of the country.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2018, 04:18:40 PM
It did, but the SEC-land version was actually 'banging' not 'kissing'. Got toned down for the rest of the country.

And the SEC version was an ironic twist on the West Virginia banging analogy, which was originally developed to describe the feeling after a huge win.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 17, 2018, 05:27:14 PM
Like kissing your sister, ai’na?

Depends what you mean.

A) It's like you kissing your sister.
B) It's like me kissing your sister.
C) It's like you kissing my sister.
D) It's like me kissing my sister.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2018, 06:08:16 PM
Depends what you mean.

A) It's like you kissing your sister.
B) It's like me kissing your sister.
C) It's like you kissing my sister.
D) It's like me kissing my sister.

I don't have a sister, so we'd be down to C or D.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 17, 2018, 06:34:26 PM
  i'm wondering however, is this "kissing" ones sister like a hug and a peck on the cheek hello or full contact tonsil hockey?  the latter would be a little weird, at least north of the mason-dixon, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 18, 2018, 03:23:57 PM
Okay you Arby's freaks, it's put up or shut up time:

https://thetakeout.com/arbys-free-tattoo-deal-art-sandwiches-1829139160
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 18, 2018, 06:11:00 PM
Okay you Arby's freaks, it's put up or shut up time:

https://thetakeout.com/arbys-free-tattoo-deal-art-sandwiches-1829139160

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 18, 2018, 06:41:04 PM
This reminds me, I'm at Arby's yesterday and started thinking about my curly fries.  The curls usually disappoint.  I mean, sometimes the curls are like the whole potato and you've got to kinda gnaw it into two bites.  Sometimes it's just a small arc and they get fried too much. 

I suppose that's the mission, to disappoint.  So, well done, I guess.  (https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.426143078.8025/pp,550x550.u4.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 18, 2018, 06:44:06 PM
Oh, and another thing that chaps my hide?   

Non-Crunchberry Captain Crunch.  My wife bought that by accident and I had to suffer through a bowl of that this morning.   Felt like I was in Canada or something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 18, 2018, 08:32:25 PM
Oh, and another thing that chaps my hide?   

Non-Crunchberry Captain Crunch.  My wife bought that by accident and I had to suffer through a bowl of that this morning.   Felt like I was in Canada or something.

As is the tradition.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 18, 2018, 09:11:26 PM
Okay you Arby's freaks, it's put up or shut up time:

https://thetakeout.com/arbys-free-tattoo-deal-art-sandwiches-1829139160

I am totally in for that 'We Have The Meats" sword
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 18, 2018, 09:27:52 PM
Happy National Cheeseburger Day!

Dinner was a 1/2 pound beef, mushroom,  and Swiss patty topped with tomato,  basil, and shredded parmesan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 18, 2018, 09:50:20 PM
Happy National Cheeseburger Day!

Dinner was a 1/2 pound beef, mushroom,  and Swiss patty topped with tomato,  basil, and shredded parmesan.

Anyone enjoy an olive burger?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2018, 09:52:01 PM
Happy National Cheeseburger Day!

Dinner was a 1/2 pound beef, mushroom,  and Swiss patty topped with tomato,  basil, and shredded parmesan.

Dang - wish I had known. I’ll have to have a belated celebration in a few days. Maybe some sharp cheddar and avocado....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 20, 2018, 08:22:11 AM
Any of you all buy the Olive Garden "Pasta Pass"?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bought-olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-170011600.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2018, 09:13:00 AM
Any of you all buy the Olive Garden "Pasta Pass"?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bought-olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-170011600.html

Juuuust a tiny bit of OCD on display in that article...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 20, 2018, 01:32:33 PM
Fairmont  San Jose has a very good hotel gym.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2018, 05:06:22 PM
JW Marriott in Seoul has an awesome gym.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 20, 2018, 06:41:49 PM
Can ZFB give us the haps on some of the scummy hostels he’s stayed at on recent family vacations?

I use to have “my hotels” when it travelers lot for work.. Country Inn & Suites, from Boilingbrook to the Fox River Mall...

Now having a place next to hotels, I find myself in hotels a lot. My hotel now... which sells non-hotel first gym memberships (wack gym tho):

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msplc-hotel-ivy-a-luxury-collection-hotel-minneapolis/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 20, 2018, 07:44:28 PM
Can ZFB give us the haps on some of the scummy hostels he’s stayed at on recent family vacations?

I use to have “my hotels” when it travelers lot for work.. Country Inn & Suites, from Boilingbrook to the Fox River Mall...

Now having a place next to hotels, I find myself in hotels a lot. My hotel now... which sells non-hotel first gym memberships (wack gym tho):

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msplc-hotel-ivy-a-luxury-collection-hotel-minneapolis/

Stayed at a Red Roof Inn once that had a nice Jim. (nh)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 21, 2018, 08:55:16 AM
Dunno why this popped into my head this morning...but how many of you locals remember Hamdingers? I don't think I ever tried them, but for some reason I woke up with their annoying jingle in my head.  "Hamburgers made with ham...."

http://gbnfgroceries.blogspot.com/2012/03/from-canned-goods-aisle-hamdingers.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 21, 2018, 09:16:42 PM
15,000 aluminum cans are made each second.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 21, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
15,000 aluminum cans are made each second.

Plastic bottles worry me more.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 21, 2018, 10:33:29 PM
Plastic bottles worry me more.

Scientists are on that...

https://www.soundingsonline.com/video/first-ocean-garbage-collecting-boom-launched
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 21, 2018, 11:17:22 PM
At the risk of another three month ban, I will state that I haven’t patronized Arby’s in several year; however, H. Jon Benjamin has me reconsidering where I’ll be eating several times next week


Sandwiches, sandwiches.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 22, 2018, 09:54:11 AM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DamagedAmazingGrayfox-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 22, 2018, 10:38:24 AM
(https://media.tenor.com/images/72d861dcb119bc45149c40c1b4ce69b0/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 22, 2018, 02:15:22 PM
At the risk of another three month ban, I will state that I haven’t patronized Arby’s in several year; however, H. Jon Benjamin has me reconsidering where I’ll be eating several times next week


Sandwiches, sandwiches.

You can tell he's trying to mask his voice a little.

His show was great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 22, 2018, 03:09:01 PM
Just got back from painting and repairing a home today in North Minneapolis with Hearts and Hammers, near JB’s kin

The next door neighbor was in his front yard getting high when I walked up to our assigned house at 8am. At noon, took my phone out to look at football and picked up a couple of neighbors WiFi networks. First one was called “My neighbor sells cocaine”. The second one was simply, “Drug dealer”.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 22, 2018, 03:42:41 PM
Just got back from painting and repairing a home today in North Minneapolis with Hearts and Hammers, near JB’s kin

The next door neighbor was in his front yard getting high when I walked up to our assigned house at 8am. At noon, took my phone out to look at football and picked up a couple of neighbors WiFi networks. First one was called “My neighbor sells cocaine”. The second one was simply, “Drug dealer”.

  i'm sure they all had families to feed, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 22, 2018, 03:45:21 PM
Just got back from painting and repairing a home today in North Minneapolis with Hearts and Hammers, near JB’s kin

The next door neighbor was in his front yard getting high when I walked up to our assigned house at 8am. At noon, took my phone out to look at football and picked up a couple of neighbors WiFi networks. First one was called “My neighbor sells cocaine”. The second one was simply, “Drug dealer”.

Was the JB Kin network named "#huffinnomatta" ?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2018, 04:53:35 PM
Just got back from painting and repairing a home today in North Minneapolis with Hearts and Hammers, near JB’s kin

The next door neighbor was in his front yard getting high when I walked up to our assigned house at 8am. At noon, took my phone out to look at football and picked up a couple of neighbors WiFi networks. First one was called “My neighbor sells cocaine”. The second one was simply, “Drug dealer”.

Guess that whole war on drugs thing didn't work out, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on September 22, 2018, 06:07:49 PM
Just got back from painting and repairing a home today in North Minneapolis with Hearts and Hammers, near JB’s kin

The next door neighbor was in his front yard getting high when I walked up to our assigned house at 8am. At noon, took my phone out to look at football and picked up a couple of neighbors WiFi networks. First one was called “My neighbor sells cocaine”. The second one was simply, “Drug dealer”.

Which wifi network did you decide to use?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 22, 2018, 07:17:21 PM
Was the JB Kin network named "#huffinnomatta" ?
I would guess NH
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2018, 08:14:18 PM
I would guess NH

I’m guessing NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 23, 2018, 09:05:58 AM
You guys know that every time someone uses "NH" (cough, JayBee, cough) we get mod reports, right?   Never heard of the abbreviation until MUScoop.

I have to check this page each time:

https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/NH

New Hampshire? Naval Hospital?  Not here? New Hat?  Natural Humidity? Nerf Herder?  Nutritional Herbologist?

My assumption is Nobilis Homo, Latin for Nobleman.   Example: "You sit, but do you ever kneel (nh)?" 

"You sit, but do you ever kneel, Nobleman?"   We have a match.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 23, 2018, 12:37:52 PM
You guys know that every time someone uses "NH" (cough, JayBee, cough) we get mod reports, right?   Never heard of the abbreviation until MUScoop.

I have to check this page each time:

https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/NH

New Hampshire? Naval Hospital?  Not here? New Hat?  Natural Humidity? Nerf Herder?  Nutritional Herbologist?

My assumption is Nobilis Homo, Latin for Nobleman.   Example: "You sit, but do you ever kneel (nh)?" 

"You sit, but do you ever kneel, Nobleman?"   We have a match.


No homo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 23, 2018, 01:59:12 PM
You guys know that every time someone uses "NH" (cough, JayBee, cough) we get mod reports, right?   Never heard of the abbreviation until MUScoop.

I have to check this page each time:

https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/NH

New Hampshire? Naval Hospital?  Not here? New Hat?  Natural Humidity? Nerf Herder?  Nutritional Herbologist?

My assumption is Nobilis Homo, Latin for Nobleman.   Example: "You sit, but do you ever kneel (nh)?" 

"You sit, but do you ever kneel, Nobleman?"   We have a match.

It's reported because on this site specifically, it is homophobic. It's origination, I believe, was a Joe Fulce tweet from years ago about Davante Gardner. Fulce tweeted "no homo" which was shortened in the Scoop community to NH and on this site is now synonymous with homophobia.

It's like teal. I checked the meaning of teal on both free dictionary and urban dictionary. Neither have any definitions indicating teal is synonymous with sarcasm, but every regular poster here knows what teal means. I do wonder how it would be handled if we had a Scoop specific abbreviation or text color that was commonly known by users to indicate white power, misogyny, or some other form of widely known targeted discrimination.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 23, 2018, 02:02:17 PM
No homo

Doubtful.  That's not even listed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 23, 2018, 02:50:12 PM
Ummmm, try Nice Hand
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on September 23, 2018, 03:07:00 PM
Doubtful.  That's not even listed.

Try this one, numbers 2 and 4.

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 23, 2018, 03:22:11 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 23, 2018, 09:06:33 PM
No homo

cringed when i saw this, but you were right on with the exception of the safer version-"no hand".   i can't imagine this is a very commonly used term/abbreviation outside of some "circles".  i guess anything goes in rap/hip-hop though, eyn'er?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 23, 2018, 09:15:58 PM
cringed when i saw this, but you were right on with the exception of the safer version-"no hand".   i can't imagine this is a very commonly used term/abbreviation outside of some "circles".  i guess anything goes in rap/hip-hop though, eyn'er?

It's extremely common in many circles, mostly ones where members are aged 35 or younger.

Homophobia isn't solely an issue in hip hop culture.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 23, 2018, 09:37:17 PM
It's reported because on this site specifically, it is homophobic. It's origination, I believe, was a Joe Fulce tweet from years ago about Davante Gardner. Fulce tweeted "no homo" which was shortened in the Scoop community to NH and on this site is now synonymous with homophobia.

It's like teal. I checked the meaning of teal on both free dictionary and urban dictionary. Neither have any definitions indicating teal is synonymous with sarcasm, but every regular poster here knows what teal means. I do wonder how it would be handled if we had a Scoop specific abbreviation or text color that was commonly known by users to indicate white power, misogyny, or some other form of widely known targeted discrimination.

This is the first I’ve seen an explanation of NH in a manner that isn’t in reference to the state that borders Vermont.

That said, I’ll concede that having to clarify something as not homosexual in nature or by reference could easily be perceived as homophobic, but I’m failing to see the link between homophobia and white power.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 23, 2018, 11:04:10 PM
This is the first I’ve seen an explanation of NH in a manner that isn’t in reference to the state that borders Vermont.

That said, I’ll concede that having to clarify something as not homosexual in nature or by reference could easily be perceived as homophobic, but I’m failing to see the link between homophobia and white power.

The link is simply that it is discrimination that is implied every time it is posted. If you don't like the white power analogy, how about Scoop having a similar code word that was a slur against blacks, or Hispanics, or whites, or women, or Jews, or Catholics, whatever other segment of society a poster decided to discriminate against?

Again, we all know teal is Scoop code for sarcasm. We all know NH is Scoop code for discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Would Scoop codes for racial slurs be okay? Or religious slurs? I'm genuinely curious who it's okay for Scoopers to discriminate against in code.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 23, 2018, 11:27:40 PM
NH really isn't scoop code for anything. It's just normal code. Unless you are playing cards or talking about New Hampshire NH usually stands for no homo. It is usually used after a sentence that contains a double entendre. E.g. "I really pounded you guys last round (NH)."

(http://media3.giphy.com/media/3og0IMJcSI8p6hYQXS/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 24, 2018, 05:34:24 AM
It's extremely common in many circles, mostly ones where members are aged 35 or younger.

Homophobia isn't solely an issue in hip hop culture.

  a "phobia" usually refers to a fear of.  today's use of that suffix, i believe is inaccurate and/or a gentle way to describe one's actual attitude toward the "fill-in-the-blank" entendre, enna so? there may be some people who actually fear certain people, but in actuality, most often i think it really means "hate" or "intolerance"?  just clarifying
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 24, 2018, 07:07:11 AM
  a "phobia" usually refers to a fear of.  today's use of that suffix, i believe is inaccurate and/or a gentle way to describe one's actual attitude toward the "fill-in-the-blank" entendre, enna so? there may be some people who actually fear certain people, but in actuality, most often i think it really means "hate" or "intolerance"?  just clarifying

I'd agree with that. The term dates back to the 1960s-70s and was never updated. As used in society today, it definitely is more a term of intolerance and discrimination than an actual phobia.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 24, 2018, 07:42:40 AM
I'd agree with that. The term dates back to the 1960s-70s and was never updated. As used in society today, it definitely is more a term of intolerance and discrimination than an actual phobia.

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something.

That's the definition I found. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 24, 2018, 07:56:29 AM
Using "NH" in these situations is pretty much the same as calling something "gay."  It wasn't all that long ago that this was acceptable.  Now it just isn't - and that's a good thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 24, 2018, 09:06:52 AM
I'd agree with that. The term dates back to the 1960s-70s and was never updated. As used in society today, it definitely is more a term of intolerance and discrimination than an actual phobia.
Aren't they linked though?  People are intolerant of other religions because they fear it brings their own faith into question, people are intolerant of other sexual orientations because they fear it brings their own sexuality into question, etc. etc. 

The other explanations i see are that a) people fear change or difference in general (probably true) or b) some people are just dicks (i don't think this is true by nature.  may be by nurture but that circles back to 'fear')
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 24, 2018, 09:16:23 AM
People are intolerant of other religions because they fear it brings their own faith into question


I think people are intolerant of other religions mostly because of the "absolute truth" aspect of many religious beliefs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 24, 2018, 09:38:55 AM
Aren't they linked though?  People are intolerant of other religions because they fear it brings their own faith into question, people are intolerant of other sexual orientations because they fear it brings their own sexuality into question, etc. etc. 

The other explanations i see are that a) people fear change or difference in general (probably true) or b) some people are just dicks (i don't think this is true by nature.  may be by nurture but that circles back to 'fear')

Sure, but personally I'm not interested in the semantic debate.

The use of this term is meant to demean. It's discriminatory, and as Sultan points out, widely not acceptable in today's society.

There's no reason this should be accepted on Scoop. From the rules at the top of this page:

My closest friend is a Marquette grad and member of the LGBTQ community. I'm confident there are other Marquette grads that are LGBTQ and there's a good chance some are members on this site. And yet when it comes to this slur, the "respect" and "sexist comments prohibited" goes out the window.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 24, 2018, 09:51:02 AM
(nh) is a Joe Fulce reference from years back on twitter.  1) it's not used much, except for BeeJay.  2)  I did use it recently, but it was clearly in a sarcastic manner and not intended to be insulting. 

Traditional is a code word for "white basketball player."  Used by many more people than Cheeks, mostly as an insult towards him, but not always.

Scoop had the "best name" awards going up until a year or 2 ago, mostly making fun of black names.

Brewcity isn't the only person on here with friends of different sexual orientation, so let's save that high horse for another day, eh kin?

Bottom line, eat at Arbys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 24, 2018, 09:56:07 AM
F*ckin' bringin' major common cents. Didant no he had it in 'im (nh), woo new, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 24, 2018, 10:15:05 AM
Brewcity isn't the only person on here with friends of different sexual orientation, so let's save that high horse for another day, eh kin?

No. It's been discriminatory since Fulce used it and every time since. I'm not saying that to flaunt my friendships but rather to show this is discrimination against the Marquette community this website represents and likely against members of the Scoop community specifically, which the Rules are meant to apply to.

Also not a fan of traditional in that sense and the aforementioned "best names" thread is now gone. It should be the same with NH.

Let's be plain about it. If a user added (N) every time they mentioned a black player, poster, or anything else associated with the black community, how long would that be accepted? Or if someone decided to add a (B) with every mention of a female or something feminine? It's no different, and yet it persists.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 24, 2018, 11:03:33 AM
(nh) is a Joe Fulce reference from years back on twitter.  1) it's not used much, except for BeeJay.  2)  I did use it recently, but it was clearly in a sarcastic manner and not intended to be insulting. 

Traditional is a code word for "white basketball player."  Used by many more people than Cheeks, mostly as an insult towards him, but not always.

Scoop had the "best name" awards going up until a year or 2 ago, mostly making fun of black names.


So in other words, we aren't perfect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 24, 2018, 11:08:15 AM
Gotta blame Ma. She started da 'hole name thread, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 24, 2018, 11:50:27 AM
Took my middle daughter on a whirlwind college visit road trip this weekend.  In 36 hours door-to-door we hit Miami (Ohio), Indiana, Butler and Purdue.

It was an awesome trip and I had a lot of fun with a really great kid.  We only had a formal visit at Miami.  The rest, we just did self-guided tours and explored on our own to get a feel for the campuses.  Butler was really just a super quick stop because we happened to stay in Indy for the night, and I figured we should take a quick look since we were in town.

The conclusion:  both my daughter and I would like to attend Purdue.  I wonder if they'd take me.  I expect her to change her mind (and add numerous other schools) before it's all said and done.  But Purdue was really nice.  She also liked Miami and Indiana, but Purdue was the clear favorite.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 24, 2018, 12:10:14 PM
I'll be on college visits with the daughter this upcoming weekend.  They are not as spread out as yours!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 24, 2018, 12:15:19 PM
We're finding it a fun process and so, so very different than how I (and all of my peers) selected a school.

We are finding the formal tours to be much, much more useful than the informal tours for getting a real feeling about the schools, to the point that I don't think we'll bother with any others where we don't have an official tour.  There was one, for instance, where if all you did was walk around you couldn't help but be incredibly impressed, but the official tour allowed us to cross it off the list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 24, 2018, 12:59:24 PM
The link is simply that it is discrimination that is implied every time it is posted. If you don't like the white power analogy, how about Scoop having a similar code word that was a slur against blacks, or Hispanics, or whites, or women, or Jews, or Catholics, whatever other segment of society a poster decided to discriminate against?

Again, we all know teal is Scoop code for sarcasm. We all know NH is Scoop code for discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Would Scoop codes for racial slurs be okay? Or religious slurs? I'm genuinely curious who it's okay for Scoopers to discriminate against in code.

Gotcha.  It's an analogy, not a link.


That said, context is important, but how is it discriminatory if the intent is to simply clarify a double entendre?

Example: if Ners was at a gay bar having a conversation about basketball and said "if you can find me couple of balls, I'll show you how I can dunk with two hands" and wanted to clarify that he was speaking literally, i.e. wasn't making a move on the person with whom he was conversing (con-VER-sing, not CON-verse-ing), how would it be appropriate to make such a clarification without being construed as "homophobic" (however one defines that word -- I use it as language or actions derogatory/discriminating to homosexuals)?   I forget the term for the heterosexual male game of deliberately leading on homosexual males for entertainment (read: humiliating) purposes, even though that may not be the intent, even a perception of that would absolutely be more homophobic than clarifying intent.

Additionally, how is "nh" fundamentally different than "Phrasing" which is a recurring line on an Emmy Award-winning television shows - starring a certain aforementioned Arby's star - many times involving the homosexual and pansexual characters on the show?  Is it ok to use it for entertainment purposes??  If not, why not on Scoop?  After all, Scoop is 100% entertainment, so if anyone is taking the literature here figuratively, they literally need to figure some things out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2018, 01:02:55 PM
Weight Watchers is changing its name to WW.

Well, that just rolls off the tongue....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 24, 2018, 01:07:17 PM
Gotcha.  It's an analogy, not a link.


That said, context is important, but how is it discriminatory if the intent is to simply clarify a double entendre?

Example: if Ners was at a gay bar having a conversation about basketball and said "if you can find me couple of balls, I'll show you how I can dunk with two hands" and wanted to clarify that he was speaking literally, i.e. wasn't making a move on the person with whom he was conversing (con-VER-sing, not CON-verse-ing), how would it be appropriate to make such a clarification without being construed as "homophobic" (however one defines that word -- I use it as language or actions derogatory/discriminating to homosexuals)?   I forget the term for the heterosexual male game of deliberately leading on homosexual males for entertainment (read: humiliating) purposes, even though that may not be the intent, even a perception of that would absolutely be more homophobic than clarifying intent.

Additionally, how is "nh" fundamentally different than "Phrasing" which is a recurring line on an Emmy Award-winning television shows - starring a certain aforementioned Arby's star - many times involving the homosexual and pansexual characters on the show?  Is it ok to use it for entertainment purposes??  If not, why not on Scoop?  After all, Scoop is 100% entertainment, so if anyone is taking the literature here figuratively, they literally need to figure some things out.

Well I think it comes down to whether you consider "homo" a derogatory slang term in itself. If you do then nh is derogatory. On the other hand saying phrasing can be used for straight and gay double entantres and takes away the portion that would be considered derogatory slang.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 24, 2018, 01:15:47 PM
That said, context is important, but how is it discriminatory if the intent is to simply clarify a double entendre?

No one is clarifying anything. No one is stupid enough to think there's any thought of misunderstanding. Many of the instances look far more like a deliberate attempt to insert a vague double entendre just to post (NH).

rocky started a Superbar thread on this, so I'll probably continue discourse there. But when you look at the actual uses, they are far more like this but of discriminatory BS from 4ever where the only reason he uses the phrase is to use the phrase and stir the pot. Basically, saying "look at me be a jackass for the sake of it". I don't see that as necessary or wanted by anyone but 2 or 3 posters that are trying to normalize discriminatory behavior and act like they are 65 going on 13.

F*ckin' bringin' major common cents. Didant no he had it in 'im (nh), woo new, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2018, 01:19:00 PM
I liked it better when nh just stood for New Hampshire.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 24, 2018, 02:01:32 PM
Gotcha.  It's an analogy, not a link.


That said, context is important, but how is it discriminatory if the intent is to simply clarify a double entendre?

Example: if Ners was at a gay bar having a conversation about basketball and said "if you can find me couple of balls, I'll show you how I can dunk with two hands" and wanted to clarify that he was speaking literally, i.e. wasn't making a move on the person with whom he was conversing (con-VER-sing, not CON-verse-ing), how would it be appropriate to make such a clarification without being construed as "homophobic" (however one defines that word -- I use it as language or actions derogatory/discriminating to homosexuals)?   I forget the term for the heterosexual male game of deliberately leading on homosexual males for entertainment (read: humiliating) purposes, even though that may not be the intent, even a perception of that would absolutely be more homophobic than clarifying intent.

Additionally, how is "nh" fundamentally different than "Phrasing" which is a recurring line on an Emmy Award-winning television shows - starring a certain aforementioned Arby's star - many times involving the homosexual and pansexual characters on the show?  Is it ok to use it for entertainment purposes??  If not, why not on Scoop?  After all, Scoop is 100% entertainment, so if anyone is taking the literature here figuratively, they literally need to figure some things out.

Benny,

While I find your questions to be reasonable and discussion-worthy in an academic sense, I don't think they apply to how "nh" is being used here.  If anyone thinks the way Jay Bee uses the "nh" notation is anything other than intentionally derogatory, well, I don't know what to tell you.  This isn't really a case of not being sure what someone's intentions are.

EDIT TO ADD: That said, I am in agreement with the mods not to censor stuff like this.  Much better IMO to let people show their red asses to the world, make racist comments like blaming hip-hop, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2018, 02:36:50 PM
Benny,

While I find your questions to be reasonable and discussion-worthy in an academic sense, I don't think they apply to how "nh" is being used here.  If anyone thinks the way Jay Bee uses the "nh" notation is anything other than intentionally derogatory, well, I don't know what to tell you.  This isn't really a case of not being sure what someone's intentions are.

EDIT TO ADD: That said, I am in agreement with the mods not to censor stuff like this.  Much better IMO to let people show their red asses to the world, make racist comments like blaming hip-hop, etc.
Well, I should have known better and probably should have used teal (don't know if that would have been better anyway). I tried to use the New Hampshire to make fun and be sarcastic towards JB. That said I'd like to apologize and won't use it again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 24, 2018, 02:57:22 PM
Well, I should have known better and probably should have used teal (don't know if that would have been better anyway). I tried to use the New Hampshire to make fun and be sarcastic towards JB. That said I'd like to apologize and won't use it again.
I most definitely wasn't referring to you Newsie. No teal was necessary to understand the way you were using it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dw3dw3dw3 on September 24, 2018, 03:03:22 PM
Personally, I think it's stupid and childish. I tried once to ask him to not do it anymore, but whatever, some people aren't going to change. Censorship is even more evil in general. 

On another note... Anyone see DJO's pettiness towards MUBB before he took it down? Censored himself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 24, 2018, 03:04:47 PM
Personally, I think it's stupid and childish. I tried once to ask him to not do it anymore, but whatever, some people aren't going to change. Censorship is even more evil in general. 

On another note... Anyone see DJO's pettiness towards MUBB before he took it down? Censored himself.

No what happened?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 24, 2018, 03:06:23 PM
Back to off  topic....Arby's robbed by a safety worker

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.macon.com/news/local/article218907070.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2018, 04:12:07 PM
Personally, I think it's stupid and childish. I tried once to ask him to not do it anymore, but whatever, some people aren't going to change. Censorship is even more evil in general. 

On another note... Anyone see DJO's pettiness towards MUBB before he took it down? Censored himself.

Got a screenshot or at least a description? I had no idea DJO was bitter toward MU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dw3dw3dw3 on September 24, 2018, 04:40:46 PM
He deleted it within a minute so I wont repost, but after MUBB said goodluck via twitter with his training camp invite to the Wolves, he was not impressed.  Not a lot/any of MUBB DJO love the past 5 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 24, 2018, 04:49:26 PM
Gotta blame Ma. She started da 'hole name thread, hey?
I loved the name thread and wish the organization could see fit to re-institute it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2018, 06:27:55 PM
He deleted it within a minute so I wont repost, but after MUBB said goodluck via twitter with his training camp invite to the Wolves, he was not impressed.  Not a lot/any of MUBB DJO love the past 5 years.
Still prominently identfies as a Marquette alum on his twitter, played in TBT Tournament 2 years ago and was going to play this year. Wonder what could have happened?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dw3dw3dw3 on September 24, 2018, 09:40:28 PM
Seemed like it was one of those things you say when you're having a bad day.  The camp contract might just be a way to lock him into their GLeague. Probably no possible way he makes the roster. Bucks have already signed and waived 3-4 guys in the past week like this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 24, 2018, 09:53:50 PM
Seemed like it was one of those things you say when you're having a bad day.  The camp contract might just be a way to lock him into their GLeague. Probably no possible way he makes the roster. Bucks have already signed and waived 3-4 guys in the past week like this.
The good news is DJO gets a signing bonus and gets into the G League. If he does well in the G League he can be called back up by the Wolves or some other team.

Always better to be on the inside of the tent p&*$%ing out .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on September 25, 2018, 09:20:16 AM
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonic-acquired-arbys-owner-1-133414246.html (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonic-acquired-arbys-owner-1-133414246.html)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 25, 2018, 11:35:15 AM
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonic-acquired-arbys-owner-1-133414246.html (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonic-acquired-arbys-owner-1-133414246.html)
Arby's owner got the cash, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dw3dw3dw3 on September 25, 2018, 12:23:01 PM
I guess this explains the DJO bad day tweet.

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 25, 2018, 12:29:01 PM
I guess this explains the DJO bad day tweet.

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Yeah I saw that as a rumor like 3 days ago, since it wasn't confirmed didn't post but he must have known a while ago it is a May positive
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 25, 2018, 01:09:47 PM
could someone please say the tweet? pms all around?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 25, 2018, 01:22:30 PM
I guess this explains the DJO bad day tweet.

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So that means only the NBA or G-League for this year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 25, 2018, 02:14:33 PM

So that means only the NBA or G-League for this year.
Yep and most likely lot less 💰
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 25, 2018, 04:20:22 PM
Arby's buys Sonic and BW3s?

(http://www.trbimg.com/img-5b4f65c8/turbine/sd-et-comic-tacobell-20180717)

(http://i.imgur.com/GNMfSmt.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 25, 2018, 05:28:10 PM
Yep and most likely lot less 💰

I thought the NBA was significantly upping the contracts when the D-league became the G-league so they could keep some of the better prospects around. Still, I see that base salaries for the upcoming season are about $35k/year...far short of what a solid player can get in a top Euro league.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 25, 2018, 08:27:54 PM
I thought the NBA was significantly upping the contracts when the D-league became the G-league so they could keep some of the better prospects around. Still, I see that base salaries for the upcoming season are about $35k/year...far short of what a solid player can get in a top Euro league.

Unless you are banned for smoking grass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 25, 2018, 11:33:21 PM
Unless you are banned for smoking grass.

It’s the NBA.  If weed grew in couches, it would the the West Virginia of professional sports leagues. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 26, 2018, 08:59:50 AM
Hell of a music run for team naginiF - Beck last week, Ben Folds w/KC Symphony last night, Black Violin next week, The National the following week.

Beck and Ben Folds delivered great shows.  I've never seen BV, I think they'll be really cool.  Anyone have any experience?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 26, 2018, 09:27:44 AM
Hell of a music run for team naginiF - Beck last week, Ben Folds w/KC Symphony last night, Black Violin next week, The National the following week.

Beck and Ben Folds delivered great shows.  I've never seen BV, I think they'll be really cool.  Anyone have any experience?

My household also had quite the music run over the last few weeks, though our music tastes are just a tad different. First, Taking back Sunday with Coheed and Cambria. Then, Evanesence travelling with a whole orchestra. Lindsey Stirling then Rise Against w/ Anti Flag (and AFI but I didn't really care) and then Thrice last night.

Taking back Sunday, Thrice, and Lindsey Stirling were all fantastic. Coheed was aight, Evanesence with the orchestra was cool but Amy Lee can't hit the real high notes any more. Rise Against was in rare form, lots of pent up anger against the current administration. Probably top 5 show I've ever been to. Possibly top show where I didn't sustain a mosh pit related injury.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 26, 2018, 10:03:34 AM
Took my middle daughter on a whirlwind college visit road trip this weekend.  In 36 hours door-to-door we hit Miami (Ohio), Indiana, Butler and Purdue.

It was an awesome trip and I had a lot of fun with a really great kid.  We only had a formal visit at Miami.  The rest, we just did self-guided tours and explored on our own to get a feel for the campuses.  Butler was really just a super quick stop because we happened to stay in Indy for the night, and I figured we should take a quick look since we were in town.

The conclusion:  both my daughter and I would like to attend Purdue.  I wonder if they'd take me.  I expect her to change her mind (and add numerous other schools) before it's all said and done.  But Purdue was really nice.  She also liked Miami and Indiana, but Purdue was the clear favorite.

Wow this is really intriguing can u plz elaborate on how you both settled on Purdue.  I have been to all 4 campuses on many occassions and would rate them.
Iu/miami
Butler
Purdue.

Not a big fan of butler at all but still above Purdue.
Most alums i have spoken to have been full of praise for all,
but Purdue.  General take away from purdue alums was they learned but never really had a coolege vibe, school spirit or developed a love for the alma mater.
Be very interested hear ur take.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 26, 2018, 11:32:20 AM
Purdue has the worst campus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 26, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Wow this is really intriguing can u plz elaborate on how you both settled on Purdue.  I have been to all 4 campuses on many occassions and would rate them.
Iu/miami
Butler
Purdue.

Not a big fan of butler at all but still above Purdue.
Most alums i have spoken to have been full of praise for all,
but Purdue.  General take away from purdue alums was they learned but never really had a coolege vibe, school spirit or developed a love for the alma mater.
Be very interested hear ur take.

This just goes to show that different people have very different tastes.  We both really liked Purdue.  From an academic standpoint, it's really good in what she wants to study (Computer Science) and also has a solid business school, which interests her as a likely minor.

But, we also really loved the campus.  It was beautiful, nicely landscaped, clean, well-equipped, etc.  She really liked the area and the "feel" of the campus, and I did too.  It was "bustling" and just seemed really nice to us.  Every building that we went into was clean and seemed really well-maintained -- even though some were really old.  There were a lot of great areas to hang out, study, etc. in all the buildings we went in.  The only person I know that went to Purdue absolutely loved it and is a super enthusiastic supporter.

She also really liked Miami, and it's a definite possibility.  It'd be about half the cost of Purdue, and that is a great selling point for me.   ;)  The campus is beautiful -- although very different than Purdue.  The surrounding area doesn't seem as vibrant.  Honestly, one of the strangest things about Miami from her perspective, is that it seemed really deserted when we were there on a Saturday afternoon.  It was cold that day (i.e., high 50s), so maybe people were inside for some reason?  I don't know.  But, there just wasn't any energy on campus at all.  At Purdue there were tons of people outside walking, playing frisbee, exercising, hanging out, etc.  Miami was empty.  It was odd.  Honestly, if Miami also had been "bustling" it might be right up there with Purdue.  We'll visit both again, I'm sure, if it comes down to a choice between the two.

Indiana was interesting -- a mixed bag.  The south half of the campus is absolutely beautiful.  I was really surprised and impressed.  Lots of trees, trails, etc.  The north half of campus...not so much.  And most of the buildings that we went into seemed and  a little run down.  And, the campus is just huge.  Also, the surrounding area (at least to the West) was really kind of sketchy.

She liked all three.  But, if she ranked them, she'd go Purdue, Miami and then Indiana.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 26, 2018, 01:09:16 PM
That's pretty interesting. I didn't do a ton of college visits but Purdue was one of them and I was not a fan at all. If I had to rank them at the time it would be.

1. Illinois
2. Northwestern
3. Bradley
4. Marquette
5. Purdue
6 Illinois St.

Now obviously given my college choice, having a pretty campus isn't everything but I find it interesting how a lot of people don't like Purdue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 26, 2018, 01:33:36 PM
That's pretty interesting. I didn't do a ton of college visits but Purdue was one of them and I was not a fan at all. If I had to rank them at the time it would be.

1. Illinois
2. Northwestern
3. Bradley
4. Marquette
5. Purdue
6 Illinois St.

Now obviously given my college choice, having a pretty campus isn't everything but I find it interesting how a lot of people don't like Purdue.

1. Michigan State
2. Wisconsin
3. ND
4. Marquette
5. MSOE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 26, 2018, 05:02:20 PM
Back in the day, I only visited one school...so my list is:

1. Marquette

In more recent years with my daughters, the campus setting/aesthetic/feel would be something like:

1. Vanderbilt
2. Mizzou
3. Yale
4. Northwestern
5. Yale
6. Arizona State
7. Marquette
8. Minnesota
9. NYU

Before anyone debates #6, I will point out that my daughter was looking at Journalism schools, and ASU’s J-school is in downtown Phoenix, a few miles from the main Tempe campus. She ended up at Mizzou, which has a better J-school and a great campus. My other daughter went to MN, and had a terrific experience despite the blah campus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on September 26, 2018, 05:08:37 PM
Top 10 campuses/colleges I’ve been to in order:
1) Marquette
2) Boulder
3) Michigan
4) Miami OH
5) Arizona St
6) Michigan St
7) Cincinnati & Xavier
8) Notre Dame
9) Butler
10) DePaul & Loyola Chicago
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 26, 2018, 06:41:04 PM
I don’t follow baseball nearly as closely as I used to, but I just noticed that Baltimore is 61.5 games out of first place.   If that isn’t a record, it has to be close…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 26, 2018, 06:48:25 PM
I imagine our past school president is not having a good week, he still at Georgetown prep, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 26, 2018, 07:02:12 PM
It’s the NBA.  If weed grew in couches, it would the the West Virginia of professional sports leagues.

Right.  But DJO got banned by FIBA for smoking weed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 26, 2018, 09:00:52 PM
My household also had quite the music run over the last few weeks, though our music tastes are just a tad different. First, Taking back Sunday with Coheed and Cambria. Then, Evanesence travelling with a whole orchestra. Lindsey Stirling then Rise Against w/ Anti Flag (and AFI but I didn't really care) and then Thrice last night.

Taking back Sunday, Thrice, and Lindsey Stirling were all fantastic. Coheed was aight, Evanesence with the orchestra was cool but Amy Lee can't hit the real high notes any more. Rise Against was in rare form, lots of pent up anger against the current administration. Probably top 5 show I've ever been to. Possibly top show where I didn't sustain a mosh pit related injury.
A 'tad' different but that probably has more to do with our ages and your list reminds me of the oddest lineup i've ever seen.  I'm old ('88) and chose rap rock as my protest music so i went RATM, RHCP, and Cyprus Hill. 

But that has nothing to do with the oddest lineup i've ever seen.  15ish years ago:  DEVO, Silverspun Pickups, Ben Folds, and Rise Against.  It was at an open air market downtown and every single act looked like they had no idea why they were there and couldn't get off the stage fast enough.

Edit: struck me on my run this AM that it could've been Against Me! not Rise Against
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 26, 2018, 09:23:21 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 26, 2018, 09:27:20 PM
This just goes to show that different people have very different tastes.  We both really liked Purdue.  From an academic standpoint, it's really good in what she wants to study (Computer Science) and also has a solid business school, which interests her as a likely minor.

But, we also really loved the campus.  It was beautiful, nicely landscaped, clean, well-equipped, etc.  She really liked the area and the "feel" of the campus, and I did too.  It was "bustling" and just seemed really nice to us.  Every building that we went into was clean and seemed really well-maintained -- even though some were really old.  There were a lot of great areas to hang out, study, etc. in all the buildings we went in.  The only person I know that went to Purdue absolutely loved it and is a super enthusiastic supporter.

She also really liked Miami, and it's a definite possibility.  It'd be about half the cost of Purdue, and that is a great selling point for me.   ;)  The campus is beautiful -- although very different than Purdue.  The surrounding area doesn't seem as vibrant.  Honestly, one of the strangest things about Miami from her perspective, is that it seemed really deserted when we were there on a Saturday afternoon.  It was cold that day (i.e., high 50s), so maybe people were inside for some reason?  I don't know.  But, there just wasn't any energy on campus at all.  At Purdue there were tons of people outside walking, playing frisbee, exercising, hanging out, etc.  Miami was empty.  It was odd.  Honestly, if Miami also had been "bustling" it might be right up there with Purdue.  We'll visit both again, I'm sure, if it comes down to a choice between the two.

Indiana was interesting -- a mixed bag.  The south half of the campus is absolutely beautiful.  I was really surprised and impressed.  Lots of trees, trails, etc.  The north half of campus...not so much.  And most of the buildings that we went into seemed and  a little run down.  And, the campus is just huge.  Also, the surrounding area (at least to the West) was really kind of sketchy.

She liked all three.  But, if she ranked them, she'd go Purdue, Miami and then Indiana.

I have a street named after me on Purdue's campus.....

Our family, along with John Purdue and a few other families donated land to create Purdue. 

Purdue has some highly recruited programs. Their outdoor career in the fall is fabulous. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 26, 2018, 09:46:53 PM
I have a street named after me on Purdue's campus.....

Our family, along with John Purdue and a few other families donated land to create Purdue. 

Purdue has some highly recruited programs. Their outdoor career in the fall is fabulous.

Big whoop de do.  We have an entire ladies' wrestling team named after us.


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FkEgRzTQAXE/WW6fRHbAvKI/AAAAAAAAKDY/OWA_-ESyA58D6CnjzLd-DKR9VfMgAk-9wCLcBGAs/s640/glow-blossom-twins-blog.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 26, 2018, 09:59:56 PM
Big whoop de do.  We have an entire ladies' wrestling team named after us.


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FkEgRzTQAXE/WW6fRHbAvKI/AAAAAAAAKDY/OWA_-ESyA58D6CnjzLd-DKR9VfMgAk-9wCLcBGAs/s640/glow-blossom-twins-blog.jpg)

Is that you on the right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 26, 2018, 10:38:43 PM
I have a university in Milwaukee named after my handle....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 27, 2018, 07:12:33 AM
Is that you on the right?

You've met me. You tell me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 27, 2018, 09:12:43 AM
Back in the day, I only visited one school...so my list is:

1. Marquette

In more recent years with my daughters, the campus setting/aesthetic/feel would be something like:

1. Vanderbilt
2. Mizzou
3. Yale
4. Northwestern
5. Yale
6. Arizona State
7. Marquette
8. Minnesota
9. NYU

Before anyone debates #6, I will point out that my daughter was looking at Journalism schools, and ASU’s J-school is in downtown Phoenix, a few miles from the main Tempe campus. She ended up at Mizzou, which has a better J-school and a great campus. My other daughter went to MN, and had a terrific experience despite the blah campus.

Similar to yours in that I didn't do any college visits when in HS -- it really wasn't all that common where I grew up (at the time, anyway).  I didn't even visit Marquette in advance.  My first experience at Marquette was when the cab dropped me off at McCormick.

So, since that time, including attending events and visits with my kids, here are my top 10:

1.  Elon
2.  Miami (Ohio)
3.  High Point
4.  Purdue
5.  Dayton
6.  Marquette
7.  Kenyon (would be higher, but there is absolutely nothing there -- beautiful campus, though)
8.  Indiana
9.  Notre Dame
10.  Georgetown

Bottom 5:

1.  Case Western
2.  Cleveland State
3.  Kent
4.  Valparaiso
5.  Howard
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 27, 2018, 09:21:46 AM
Similar to yours in that I didn't do any college visits when in HS -- it really wasn't all that common where I grew up (at the time, anyway).  I didn't even visit Marquette in advance.  My first experience at Marquette was when the cab dropped me off at McCormick.

So, since that time, including attending events and visits with my kids, here are my top 10:

7.  Kenyon (would be higher, but there is absolutely nothing there -- beautiful campus, though)
9.  Notre Dame

These descriptions go together. I remember visiting ND and saying "I don't get the hype".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wadesworld on September 27, 2018, 09:32:04 AM
Just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm missing some that I've been on, but my top 10 campuses I've been on would be:

1) Pepperdine
2) Stanford
(Big Gap)
3) Santa Clara
4) UCLA
(Big Gap)
5) UC Santa Barbara
6) Boston College
7) University of Washington
8) Rice University
9) Xavier
10) University of Texas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 27, 2018, 09:44:21 AM
These descriptions go together. I remember visiting ND and saying "I don't get the hype".

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you've never been to Kenyon.  Notre Dame may not have a lot around, but there is at least something.  Kenyon is in Gambier, Ohio.  Near campus, there was one coffee shop and one restaurant.  Neither was a chain (note:  that's not a criticism from me...actually that's preferable as far as I'm concerned).  And aside from that, there was really nothing else.  When we toured, someone asked our guide, "what do you guys do for fun here?"  The response was, "we hang out in the dorms, and...Columbus is only an hour away."  True story. 

I'm not a fan of South Bend, and if Notre Dame was closer to something more interesting, it would be higher on my list because I think it's a well-equipped and beautiful campus.  But South Bend is an exciting, thriving metropolis compared to Gambier.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 27, 2018, 09:50:04 AM
1) UNC
2) West Point
3) Boston College
4) Trinity
5) Loyola Chicago
6) NUI-Galway
7) Dominican University
8) Depaul
9) Iowa
10) Marquette
11) Notre Dame
12)Madison
13) Xavier
14) Dayton
15) Purdue
16) Beloit
17) Northern Illinois
16) UWM
17) Benedictine University
18) UW- Whitewater
19) UIC
20) SLU

Admittedly a couple of these were not official tours but being shown around by family/friends and a few were from staying there for Lacrosse camps thus I may not have the most thorough look but I feel like a saw a decent amount. Plus I tend to favor universities in cities but tried to be objective.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 27, 2018, 09:55:44 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you've never been to Kenyon.  Notre Dame may not have a lot around, but there is at least something.  Kenyon is in Gambier, Ohio.  Near campus, there was one coffee shop and one restaurant.  Neither was a chain (note:  that's not a criticism from me...actually that's preferable as far as I'm concerned).  And aside from that, there was really nothing else.  When we toured, someone asked our guide, "what do you guys do for fun here?"  The response was, "we hang out in the dorms, and...Columbus is only an hour away."  True story. 

I'm not a fan of South Bend, and if Notre Dame was closer to something more interesting, it would be higher on my list because I think it's a well-equipped and beautiful campus.  But South Bend is an exciting, thriving metropolis compared to Gambier.

Nothing to do is still nothing to do.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 27, 2018, 10:09:00 AM
How is ASU not #1 on everyone's list.  Beautiful scenery there, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 27, 2018, 10:45:03 AM
How is ASU not #1 on everyone's list.  Beautiful scenery there, aina.

Only if you like strip malls, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 27, 2018, 10:46:47 AM
You've met me. You tell me.

Sometime soon a person’s looks change.

(See Kaitlyn Jenner & ZFB as examples)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 27, 2018, 10:57:13 AM
Just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm missing some that I've been on, but my top 10 campuses I've been on would be:

1) Pepperdine
2) Stanford
(Big Gap)
3) Santa Clara
4) UCLA
(Big Gap)
5) UC Santa Barbara
6) Boston College
7) University of Washington
8) Rice University
9) Xavier
10) University of Texas

Stanford is truly a beautiful and impressive campus.  The turn off for us was that is something like 8,900 acres, and so it seems a little bit isolated in a sense.  We found out that 96% of students stay in on-campus housing for all four years.  Seemed a little too self-contained.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 27, 2018, 10:58:35 AM
Sometime soon a person’s looks change.

(See Kaitlyn Jenner & ZFB as examples)

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/degrassi/images/a/a2/FOB_seasons_change_people_don%27t.gif/revision/latest?cb=20140619183345)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 27, 2018, 11:27:52 AM
Only if you like strip malls, hey?

I mainly appreciated the sidewalks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 27, 2018, 11:33:06 AM
How is ASU not #1 on everyone's list.  Beautiful scenery there, aina.

Beautiful campus. The classrooms look like they have comfortable seating.

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/621/106/d22.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 27, 2018, 11:59:57 AM
Seams like dey got no air conditionin' in dem classrooms two, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2018, 01:20:33 PM
Stanford is truly a beautiful and impressive campus.  The turn off for us was that is something like 8,900 acres, and so it seems a little bit isolated in a sense.  We found out that 96% of students stay in on-campus housing for all four years.  Seemed a little too self-contained.

Yep. My daughter’s best friend just finished her masters at Stanford and lived on campus the entire four years of undergrad and her year of grad school. Part of the reason most students stay on campus is the size, but the cost of surrounding real estate is ridiculous as well.

Now she has a job at the nearby Google campus. She couldn’t afford any housing in the immediate vicinity, so she had to opt for “affordable“ housing in San Francisco. Mind-boggling to think that a nice apartment in San Francisco is the more affordable option.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 27, 2018, 01:45:50 PM
Yep. My daughter’s best friend just finished her masters at Stanford and lived on campus the entire four years of undergrad and her year of grad school. Part of the reason most students stay on campus is the size, but the cost of surrounding real estate is ridiculous as well.

Now she has a job at the nearby Google campus. She couldn’t afford any housing in the immediate vicinity, so she had to opt for “affordable“ housing in San Francisco. Mind-boggling to think that a nice apartment in San Francisco is the more affordable option.
Congratulations to her!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenEagle323 on September 27, 2018, 02:17:30 PM
Does anyone know if Butler has a nice campus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 27, 2018, 02:31:35 PM
Does anyone know if Butler has a nice campus?

It's okay.  It's in a really nice part of town, but the dorms are pretty spartan, although they do have newer upperclassman apartments that have balconies that look over the football field.   They have a very nice rec center.

Hinkle is the best thing about Butler's campus.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 27, 2018, 03:01:42 PM
It's okay.  It's in a really nice part of town, but the dorms are pretty spartan, although they do have newer upperclassman apartments that have balconies that look over the football field.   They have a very nice rec center.

Hinkle is the best thing about Butler's campus.


This is a gross over-simplification, but a good way to describe Butler is to think about what MU would look like if it had UW-Milwaukee's location and a basketball arena that looked exactly like the one in Hoosiers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 27, 2018, 03:23:38 PM
Back in the day, I only visited one school...so my list is:

1. Marquette

In more recent years with my daughters, the campus setting/aesthetic/feel would be something like:

1. Vanderbilt
2. Mizzou
3. Yale
4. Northwestern
5. Yale
6. Arizona State
7. Marquette
8. Minnesota
9. NYU

Before anyone debates #6, I will point out that my daughter was looking at Journalism schools, and ASU’s J-school is in downtown Phoenix, a few miles from the main Tempe campus. She ended up at Mizzou, which has a better J-school and a great campus. My other daughter went to MN, and had a terrific experience despite the blah campus.

Goooo, is your daughter still at ASU? If she has graduated, is she now active in journalism? If so, doing what? If she's still in school, what does she hope to do with her journalism degree?

As a former journalist who has watched with sadness as it has become more and more difficult for people to make an actual living in the industry, I am always curious when I hear about young people opting for J-school.

Obviously, I wish her great success and good fortune.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2018, 05:40:57 PM
Goooo, is your daughter still at ASU? If she has graduated, is she now active in journalism? If so, doing what? If she's still in school, what does she hope to do with her journalism degree?

As a former journalist who has watched with sadness as it has become more and more difficult for people to make an actual living in the industry, I am always curious when I hear about young people opting for J-school.

Obviously, I wish her great success and good fortune.

She went to Mizzou, not ASU.

She just graduated in May. Her goal is to get a job in news editing (any platform), but she would be open to editorial work at a publishing company.

Yeah, the job market is tough, and her job search has been complicated by location issues. Her boyfriend is from St. Louis and was working toward a management position, so she originally limited her search to that area and had a couple of promising leads. Then in the middle of the summer, he was offered a big promotion if he moved to Kansas City. They just moved a couple of weeks ago, so she is starting from scratch. There are a couple of leads, but  decent entry-level positions are relatively scarce.

I am optimistic that she will find something reasonably decent before too long. She graduated with honors from a great J-school, so I’d think she has at least a fighting chance....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 27, 2018, 06:01:56 PM
How is ASU not #1 on everyone's list.  Beautiful scenery there, aina.

I’ve driven thru, past around ASU’s campus a few times, yessireeee bob the scenery there is worth the price of admission.  Ya know what they say-you can dress for the cold but ya CAN’T dress for the heat, eyeyey  Eyn’er? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Daniel on September 28, 2018, 12:28:41 AM
She went to Mizzou, not ASU.

She just graduated in May. Her goal is to get a job in news editing (any platform), but she would be open to editorial work at a publishing company.

Yeah, the job market is tough, and her job search has been complicated by location issues. Her boyfriend is from St. Louis and was working toward a management position, so she originally limited her search to that area and had a couple of promising leads. Then in the middle of the summer, he was offered a big promotion if he moved to Kansas City. They just moved a couple of weeks ago, so she is starting from scratch. There are a couple of leads, but  decent entry-level positions are relatively scarce.

I am optimistic that she will find something reasonably decent before too long. She graduated with honors from a great J-school, so I’d think she has at least a fighting chance....

My daughter went to the J school at Mizzou also.  She’s a copywriter for an ad agency in Chicago.  Great J school - the first in the world I believe they claim.  All the best to your daughter.  The Mizzou alum is very strong. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on September 28, 2018, 03:30:22 PM

This is a gross over-simplification, but a good way to describe Butler is to think about what MU would look like if it had UW-Milwaukee's location and a basketball arena that looked exactly like the one in Hoosiers.

I disagree with parts of this statement although the UWM location is a fair one.  Butler's campus is okay, better than many.  Is it better than MU?  Not in my mind both in terms of its actual campus and location relative to the rest of the city proper.  I'd put it on par with SLU.  Would I consider going there?  Sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 28, 2018, 04:53:51 PM
I disagree with parts of this statement although the UWM location is a fair one.  Butler's campus is okay, better than many.  Is it better than MU?  Not in my mind both in terms of its actual campus and location relative to the rest of the city proper.  I'd put it on par with SLU.  Would I consider going there?  Sure.

Let me guess... the part you agree with is that their basketball arena looks like the one in Hoosiers?

I don't think the campus itself is better.  Generally, Butler's buildings may be a bit older overall, and I think MU has a larger footprint - especially if you take away the athletic fields & Hinkle (and appurtenant parking) - but I was talking more along the lines of curb appeal... it's still an urban campus, i.e. the campus itself has very little green space (relative to the flagships), it definitely has that "private university" look to it, and it's tucked in the middle of a densely populated single-family home neighborhood (hence the need to bring in UWM on that part).  Though Meridian-Kessler is a bit sleepier than the Upper East Side, proximity to Broadripple is about the same as UWM is to the North Ave "district."

But truth be told, overall, Butler definitely sucks compared to MU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on September 28, 2018, 05:59:19 PM
1) UNC
2) West Point
3) Boston College
4) Trinity
5) Loyola Chicago
6) NUI-Galway
7) Dominican University
8) Depaul
9) Iowa
10) Marquette
11) Notre Dame
12)Madison
13) Xavier
14) Dayton
15) Purdue
16) Beloit
17) Northern Illinois
16) UWM
17) Benedictine University
18) UW- Whitewater
19) UIC
20) SLU

Admittedly a couple of these were not official tours but being shown around by family/friends and a few were from staying there for Lacrosse camps thus I may not have the most thorough look but I feel like a saw a decent amount. Plus I tend to favor universities in cities but tried to be objective.

I've never seen your top three, but they must be something to be ahead of Trinity. I was extremely impressed when I visited, the library/book of Kells is worth the visit alone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 79Warrior on September 28, 2018, 07:37:03 PM
Just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm missing some that I've been on, but my top 10 campuses I've been on would be:

1) Pepperdine
2) Stanford
(Big Gap)
3) Santa Clara
4) UCLA
(Big Gap)
5) UC Santa Barbara
6) Boston College
7) University of Washington
8) Rice University
9) Xavier
10) University of Texas

UC Santa Barbara is pretty amazing. Charlie Munger recently gifted $68mm to the school. MU needs to find a sugar daddy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on September 29, 2018, 11:51:28 AM
My oldest went to Middlebury and theBabyDavid's mother went to Dartmouth. This time of year, there are no more beautiful campuses than those of small colleges in rural New England. Foliage season there is sublime. We are making a trip to Hanover in October where she has a Tuck function; one needs lodging reservations almost a year in advance during foliage.
 
I was stationed at RAF Bicester which is just down the road from Oxford. We spent many a weekend there and viewed the entire Oxford ecosystem as a genuinely regal place. But for just the campus, Trinity is the more exquisite. Of particular note is the Old Library with its Long Room.

My son teaches uni in Firenze but he has guest lectured on Boccaccio at the University of Bologna. It is genuinely awe-inspiring to walk around that campus and its environs.

In the US I think Chicago, UVA, and Princeton are the stellar campuses. In particular, I cherish the influence of TJ on UVA's campus which is clearly evident throughout. There is a reassurance in the greatness of this Republic in that direct link back to a founder.   

I know this is all a matter of taste but some here have mentioned UDub's campus. I have spent a lot of time there over the years but I have never found it particularly special. Perhaps, we in Seattle are spoiled since we are surrounded by snow capped mountains and water so any place here qualifies as having a fantastic setting. The UDub campus itself isn't particularly special. I liken it to being very similar to Michigan's campus which is a typical large university with a mish mash of architectural styles.

From a strictly personal perspective, the very best college venues:

1. A filled to the rafters Milwaukee Arena for Marquette vs Notre Dame. The building was ALIVE.

2. The Big House. Michigan vs Ohio State. Hail!

3. The Milwaukee Classic Final. Marquette vs Wisconsin. F#ck Bucky.

4. Harvard-Yale. The Regatta. Crimson tie optional.

5. The Lanche on the first Saturday night of the new school year. 

6. McCormick. Room 810. LG from Cleveland.

7. The Rose Bowl. Michigan vs Wazzou. Natty. Go Blue!

8. Real Chili. Zero Dark Thirty. Beans no noodles.

9. Middlebury, Columbia; Wazzou, Michigan; Columbia, Harvard. Commencement Days. Watching your children blossom as adults.

10. The Ardmore. First Date.       
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 29, 2018, 01:00:26 PM
Believe it or not, last fall I was on campus at TAMU and a professor told me I should see the Baylor campus in Waco because it was the best campus in Texas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 29, 2018, 01:01:43 PM
Believe it or not, last fall I was on campus at TAMU and a professor told me I should see the Baylor campus in Waco because it was the best campus in Texas.

The top turd on the dung pile.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 29, 2018, 01:04:01 PM
Believe it or not, last fall I was on campus at TAMU and a professor told me I should see the Baylor campus in Waco because it was the best campus in Texas.

It was probably TAMU Eagle, and he knew who you were.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 29, 2018, 01:46:06 PM
It was probably TAMU Eagle, and he knew who you were.

Nope, but TAMU and I did have a beer summit on that trip.  Corner Bar for an MU game. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 29, 2018, 02:02:53 PM
Nope, but TAMU and I did have a beer summit on that trip.  Corner Bar for an MU game.

True story,  Marquette is undefeated when RC and I share Shiner Bocks during the game.

Baylor is the best Texas campus I have personally been to. I think my favorite is the University of Utah but that had everything to do with the scenery around it and nothing to do with the buildings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on September 29, 2018, 02:21:44 PM
True story,  Marquette is undefeated when RC and I share Shiner Bocks during the game.

Baylor is the best Texas campus I have personally been to. I think my favorite is the University of Utah but that had everything to do with the scenery around it and nothing to do with the buildings.

Interesting.  I've been to a lot of campuses in both TX and around the country.  I don't like Baylor's campus, and Waco is complete crap. 

On my list of top campuses, in no particular order.

Berry College
Cornell
Washington
UVa
UC-Santa Cruz
BYU
San Diego (largely because of the Immaculate Church)
Furman
Dartmouth (gorgeous in fall)
Yale (but New Haven is a craphole)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 29, 2018, 02:36:25 PM
Nope, but TAMU and I did have a beer summit on that trip.  Corner Bar for an MU game.

Who picked up the tab?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2018, 03:15:12 PM
My daughter went to the J school at Mizzou also.  She’s a copywriter for an ad agency in Chicago.  Great J school - the first in the world I believe they claim.  All the best to your daughter.  The Mizzou alum is very strong.

Thanks, and I’m glad to know your daughter is doing well. My daughter just reached out to the J-school alumni in the KC area. The market there is tight, but I’m optimistic....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 29, 2018, 08:47:40 PM
The top campuses I have been to, in no particular order:
UNC- Chapel Hill
UCLA
UC Berkeley
Pepperdine
UC Santa Barbara
Amherst College
Princeton
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Vanderbilt
Florida Southern
Stanford
Colorado
Northwestern
University of Chicago
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 29, 2018, 09:23:59 PM
I've come to the conclusion that I need more shredded cheese in my life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 29, 2018, 09:58:02 PM
I've come to the conclusion that I need more shredded cheese in my life.

Over/under on number of bags of partially used shredded cheese of various types in my fridge right now: 4.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 30, 2018, 07:41:07 AM
Over/under on number of bags of partially used shredded cheese of various types in my fridge right now: 4.

Always over.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 30, 2018, 07:46:36 AM
Open bottles of A1 sauce. At least 2
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 30, 2018, 07:57:15 AM
Always over.


So I checked.  I have four:

1. Mozerella and Provolone, which I put on homemade pizza
2. Sharp cheddar, which I put on a lot of things
3. Mexican something or other that my wife uses to make nachos
4. Colby Jack, which is abhorrent and shouldn't be used to do anything.  I bet you it's been there for nine months.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 30, 2018, 08:12:21 AM
1. Mozerella

Never tried this kind of cheese. Sounds familiar, though.

Sadly, I think I throw out more stuff than I consume in many categories: cheese, almond/cashew milk, yogurt, deli meats, bread...

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Also, I tried Rosati's for the first time last week. It was bad. Prices were a bit high, but looks like you just need to use codes when you order. I got a $20 deal ($29.50 before code discount) - 16" thin two topping pizza, breadsticks, and a 2-liter of pop.

The pizza was incredibly bland (like many others). Absolutely nothing special. I got bored eating it. The sauce had no kick or even any taste. Not memorable and not something I'd look to purchase again (well, maybe I'd try a deep dish to give them one more shot).

The breadsticks were unique in design and actually pretty good. The marinara was plain and boring, but yeah... those breadsticks were solid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 30, 2018, 08:35:01 AM
Always over.

Always under. Always. Because fresh shredded takes very little time and tastes far better. As far as bricks of shreddable cheese, I currently have 4 (Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Fire-Roasted Jabanero Monterey Jack).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 30, 2018, 08:51:34 AM
Always under. Always. Because fresh shredded takes very little time and tastes far better. As far as bricks of shreddable cheese, I currently have 4 (Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Fire-Roasted Jabanero Monterey Jack).

I have two kids under 5. I don't have time to shred my own cheese.

Besides, when I want to eat really good cheese it isn't the kind you shred and put on stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 30, 2018, 09:08:29 AM
I have two kids under 5. I don't have time to shred my own cheese.

Besides, when I want to eat really good cheese it isn't the kind you shred and put on stuff.


I’m 50 years old with no kids in the house and have no desire to shred my own cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 30, 2018, 09:13:47 AM
I have two kids under 5. I don't have time to shred my own cheese.

Besides, when I want to eat really good cheese it isn't the kind you shred and put on stuff.

I have a 6-month-old infant and (currently) 5 dogs. Shredding cheese takes far less time than you think.

Do you eat tacos? Pizza? Nachos? Because there is no type of food that isn't improved by freshly shredded cheese. And you might be surprised at the kinds of cheese that are worth shredding and putting on stuff. I made macaroni and cheese with an 8-year-old aged sharp cheddar shredded and it was delicious and decadent. Far better than the wood-shaving covered stuff you get from Kraft or Sargento.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 30, 2018, 09:51:03 AM
The grate shredded cheese debate of 2018
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 30, 2018, 10:08:27 AM
I told the need for more shredded cheese to my wife, and she correctly added "freshly shredded, not the bags with the sawdust powder stuff."

Point taken.

https://www.foodrenegade.com/would-like-some-wood-pulp-your-shredded-cheese/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 30, 2018, 10:12:52 AM
I told the need for more shredded cheese to my wife, and she correctly added "freshly shredded, not the bags with the sawdust powder stuff."

Point taken.

https://www.foodrenegade.com/would-like-some-wood-pulp-your-shredded-cheese/

The "sawbust powder stuff" helps the cheese melt evenly unlike the real stuff which clumps and becomes overly stringy. Processed cheese has its place over natural.  Velveeta and Rotel, people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 30, 2018, 10:29:00 AM
Shouldn't people who bring false accusations face punishment for such actions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 30, 2018, 10:33:49 AM
Besides, when I want to eat really good cheese it isn't the kind you shred and put on stuff.

Dat's right, no shredding required.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKYRWbvkNZE/UD_VSgzytGI/AAAAAAAAAZw/Xvv-jAM9tgI/s1600/easy-cheese.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 30, 2018, 10:39:48 AM
Melted cheese and bacon could make a red delicious taste good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 30, 2018, 10:43:17 AM
Melted cheese and bacon could make a red delicious taste good.

Or, let's say, chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 30, 2018, 10:46:55 AM
I told the need for more shredded cheese to my wife, and she correctly added "freshly shredded, not the bags with the sawdust powder stuff."

Point taken.

https://www.foodrenegade.com/would-like-some-wood-pulp-your-shredded-cheese/

+1

She knows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 30, 2018, 11:01:22 AM
Let me guess... the part you agree with is that their basketball arena looks like the one in Hoosiers?

I don't think the campus itself is better.  Generally, Butler's buildings may be a bit older overall, and I think MU has a larger footprint - especially if you take away the athletic fields & Hinkle (and appurtenant parking) - but I was talking more along the lines of curb appeal... it's still an urban campus, i.e. the campus itself has very little green space (relative to the flagships), it definitely has that "private university" look to it, and it's tucked in the middle of a densely populated single-family home neighborhood (hence the need to bring in UWM on that part).  Though Meridian-Kessler is a bit sleepier than the Upper East Side, proximity to Broadripple is about the same as UWM is to the North Ave "district."

But truth be told, overall, Butler definitely sucks compared to MU.

Butler is not an urban campus.  It is at least a 15 minute drive from to down town.  Its in a nice historic neighborhood.  Similar to a shorewood or whitefish bay.  If u would consider a campus in wf bay urban then maybe its urban.  But even farther to the indy city center.  Other draw back with butler is the neighborhood with quaint and safe offers zero nightlife with out taking cabs/uber to different areas.  Therefore the greek scene (nh) is huuuge! 👎👎
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 30, 2018, 11:03:16 AM
Shouldn't people who bring false accusations face punishment for such actions?

What is the context? In this thread, I can only assume that you mean falsely accusing someone of preferring Burger King to Arby's. In which case, yes, the harshest punishment is required.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 30, 2018, 11:10:09 AM
Just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm missing some that I've been on, but my top 10 campuses I've been on would be:

1) Pepperdine
2) Stanford
(Big Gap)
3) Santa Clara
4) UCLA
(Big Gap)
5) UC Santa Barbara
6) Boston College
7) University of Washington
8) Rice University
9) Xavier
10) University of Texas

Wow
My son took a baseball visit to xavier and i thought the place was an absolute S- hole and literally in the middle of nowhere near downtown cincy, and still in a slummy area to boot.  Yikes place was a big nooooooo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on September 30, 2018, 11:25:54 AM
Shouldn't people who bring false accusations face punishment for such actions?

My god, you've been sensitive lately.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 30, 2018, 11:38:29 AM
Shouldn't people who bring false accusations face punishment for such actions?
Definitely.  What do you propose the penalty should be for claiming your predecessor was disqualified based on his place of birth and then wiretapped you?  Probably disqualify you from any job requiring public trust, huh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 30, 2018, 11:45:36 AM
The grate shredded cheese debate of 2018

Make America grate again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on September 30, 2018, 02:01:09 PM
Make America grate again.

<hat tip>
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 30, 2018, 03:27:30 PM
Definitely.  What do you propose the penalty should be for claiming your predecessor was disqualified based on his place of birth and then wiretapped you?  Probably disqualify you from any job requiring public trust, huh?

I'm down wit dat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 30, 2018, 03:42:44 PM
Interesting.  I've been to a lot of campuses in both TX and around the country.  I don't like Baylor's campus, and Waco is complete crap. 

On my list of top campuses, in no particular order.

Berry College
Cornell
Washington
UVa
UC-Santa Cruz
BYU
San Diego (largely because of the Immaculate Church)
Furman
Dartmouth (gorgeous in fall)
Yale (but New Haven is a craphole)

Agree on Washington, UVa, BYU and Yale - haven't been to the others on your list.

I've previously mentioned Vanderbilt and Mizzou, which are both beautiful. A couple of others that are pretty awesome: Suwanee (University of the South) and the University of Richmond.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 30, 2018, 06:45:09 PM
Wow
My son took a baseball visit to xavier and i thought the place was an absolute S- hole and literally in the middle of nowhere near downtown cincy, and still in a slummy area to boot.  Yikes place was a big nooooooo

We also were not impressed with Xavier. As graduates of an Ohio Jesuit high school, it’s a natural pick for my kids. Many of their friends and classmates go there. But none of my first three were even remotely interested in Xavier.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: theBabyDavid on September 30, 2018, 07:03:33 PM
Definitely.  What do you propose the penalty should be for claiming your predecessor was disqualified based on his place of birth and then wiretapped you?  Probably disqualify you from any job requiring public trust, huh?

Not nearly as severe as one who makes the terms of military service adherence to a partisan political line.

The number of really good men - men of honor, courage, and infallible character - who were fired during a recent eight year period for not endorsing a political perspective is criminal.

The perpetrator of that outrage needs to leave the NCR as is expected by tradition established by Geo Washington and do whatever he once called a job.

 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 30, 2018, 07:24:42 PM
Shouldn't people who bring false accusations face punishment for such actions?
I don't understand, can you revert to your normal language?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on September 30, 2018, 08:04:57 PM
Really? In the NM thread? Is nothing sacred?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 30, 2018, 08:19:11 PM
Really? In the NM thread? Is nothing sacred?

Even though I agree with Keefe, good point

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 30, 2018, 09:54:13 PM

ND sucks.


I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 01, 2018, 01:10:12 AM
Not nearly as severe as one who makes the terms of military service adherence to a partisan political line.

The number of really good men - men of honor, courage, and infallible character - who were fired during a recent eight year period for not endorsing a political perspective is criminal.

The perpetrator of that outrage needs to leave the NCR as is expected by tradition established by Geo Washington and do whatever he once called a job.
Would be nice if we could get some of these guys back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 01, 2018, 07:04:06 AM
I had my first Honey Crisp of the season.  The store I went to had zero Red Delicious apples...life is good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2018, 07:52:43 AM
I had my first Honey Crisp of the season.  The store I went to had zero Red Delicious apples...life is good.

Had a few Honey Crisps last week. Awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 01, 2018, 08:31:06 AM
I have a 6-month-old infant and (currently) 5 dogs. Shredding cheese takes far less time than you think.

Do you eat tacos? Pizza? Nachos? Because there is no type of food that isn't improved by freshly shredded cheese. And you might be surprised at the kinds of cheese that are worth shredding and putting on stuff. I made macaroni and cheese with an 8-year-old aged sharp cheddar shredded and it was delicious and decadent. Far better than the wood-shaving covered stuff you get from Kraft or Sargento.

When my was son was 6 months old, I  used to shred my own cheese all the time, too.   I still do occasionally.  A couple weeks ago I had some freshly shredded parmesan on a burger and it was great!

But I've found some brands of shredded cheese that are good enough (not Kraft!) and the time saved is worth the tradeoff for a modest decline in quality.  Plus not having to worry about little helpers cutting their hands on a cheese grater.

Aged cheddar isn't really my thing.  I used to make a smoked gouda mac and cheese that was great but finding time to make it is hard to come by.

Now when I splurge on cheese I usually go for stuff to put on a cheeseboard: cocoa cardona, brie, mancheego, apricot ginger stilton, etc.  Cheeses that can stand on there own.  Cooking with them would be a waste and ruin the flavor and texture.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2018, 08:51:42 AM
Not all cheeses are melted equally...

https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-melting-cheese
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 01, 2018, 08:52:49 AM
Best brand of shredded cheese I have found is Tillamook
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 01, 2018, 09:14:15 AM
I had my first Honey Crisp of the season.  The store I went to had zero Red Delicious apples...life is good.
Had a few Honey Crisps last week. Awesome!

Took the advice and got on the Honey  Crisp train.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 01, 2018, 10:42:30 AM
When my was son was 6 months old, I  used to shred my own cheese all the time, too.   I still do occasionally.  A couple weeks ago I had some freshly shredded parmesan on a burger and it was great!

But I've found some brands of shredded cheese that are good enough (not Kraft!) and the time saved is worth the tradeoff for a modest decline in quality.  Plus not having to worry about little helpers cutting their hands on a cheese grater.

Aged cheddar isn't really my thing.  I used to make a smoked gouda mac and cheese that was great but finding time to make it is hard to come by.

Now when I splurge on cheese I usually go for stuff to put on a cheeseboard: cocoa cardona, brie, mancheego, apricot ginger stilton, etc.  Cheeses that can stand on there own.  Cooking with them would be a waste and ruin the flavor and texture.

Pre-shredded cheese, especially semi-soft and medium-hard cheeses, are woefully inferior to the freshly shredded versions for one simple reason: anti-caking agents.

Using a bag of shredded cheese instead of grating yourself is tantamount to using liquid smoke instead of smoker.

A job worth doing is worth doing right.  Otherwise, there's surely an Arby's nearby you that will be happy to half-ass your meal for a modest decline in quality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 01, 2018, 11:25:17 AM
St. Louis pizza uses Provel cheese instead of mozzarella and it's awful. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2018, 11:28:37 AM
St. Louis pizza uses Provel cheese instead of mozzarella and it's awful.

Italian mozzarella come from water buffalo milk.  In the US, it comes almost exclusively from cows. There are very few water buffalo herds in the US.  You guys are eating crap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 01, 2018, 12:19:27 PM
No news yet on Seth Lundy Penn State official visit. Interesting Scouting Report on Seth:

https://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/seth-lundy-sf-philadelphia-pa-2019
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2018, 12:43:00 PM

Now when I splurge on cheese I usually go for stuff to put on a cheeseboard: cocoa cardona, brie, mancheego, apricot ginger stilton, etc.  Cheeses that can stand on there own.  Cooking with them would be a waste and ruin the flavor and texture.


If you haven't already tried it, I'd suggest Saint-Marcellin.

https://www.cheese.com/saint-marcellin/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 01, 2018, 01:44:44 PM
No news yet on Seth Lundy Penn State official visit. Interesting Scouting Report on Seth:

https://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/seth-lundy-sf-philadelphia-pa-2019


Wrong thread!

and furthermore, only take cheese advice from cheeseheads  >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 01, 2018, 04:13:31 PM
Italian mozzarella come from water buffalo milk.  In the US, it comes almost exclusively from cows. There are very few water buffalo herds in the US.  You guys are eating crap.

Italian mozzarella isn't synonymous with DOP buffalo mozzarella; however, Costco does sell the latter in 4-packs.  It's costly, but it's 10,000% better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2018, 05:06:37 PM
Wrong thread!

and furthermore, only take cheese advice from cheeseheads  >:(

Agreed! If you aren't willing to wear a foam wedge of cheese on your head in public, you have no business giving cheese advice!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2018, 06:24:36 PM
Italian mozzarella isn't synonymous with DOP buffalo mozzarella; however, Costco does sell the latter in 4-packs.  It's costly, but it's 10,000% better.

Not sure of your definition of "Italian Mozzarella", but certainly "traditional Italian mozzarella" is from water buffalo. Are you objecting to the word "traditional" or something?

We agree, all else is crappity.

https://www.cheese.com/mozzarella/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 01, 2018, 06:46:31 PM
John Willkom releases book Walk-On Warrior

https://twitter.com/johnwillkom/status/1046794904154734593?s=21

Placed here don't know if a thread is necessary
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 01, 2018, 06:50:51 PM
Not sure of your definition of "Italian Mozzarella", but certainly "traditional Italian mozzarella" is from water buffalo. Are you objecting to the word "traditional" or something?

We agree, all else is crappity.

https://www.cheese.com/mozzarella/

They don’t call it “Italian Mozzarella” in Italy; they call it Mozzarella di latte di bufala.  “Italian Mozzarella” is a term that Kraft and others use as a marketing gimmick most often because they throw in a few other “Italian style” cheeses in the bag.

Even “traditional” or “authentic” Italian mozzarella isn’t necessarily buffalo mozzarella... in the central parts of Italy, their mozzarella is made from sheep’s milk. 

tl;dr........If it doesn’t say DOP, it’s not 100% buffalo mozzarella.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2018, 08:15:37 PM
They don’t call it “Italian Mozzarella” in Italy; they call it Mozzarella di latte di bufala.  “Italian Mozzarella” is a term that Kraft and others use as a marketing gimmick most often because they throw in a few other “Italian style” cheeses in the bag.

Even “traditional” or “authentic” Italian mozzarella isn’t necessarily buffalo mozzarella... in the central parts of Italy, their mozzarella is made from sheep’s milk. 

tl;dr........If it doesn’t say DOP, it’s not 100% buffalo mozzarella.

I reported you to the mods.  "Traditional" is offensive.  You are the JayBee of mozzarella, sir!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2018, 08:28:35 PM
John Willkom releases book Walk-On Warrior

https://twitter.com/johnwillkom/status/1046794904154734593?s=21

Placed here don't know if a thread is necessary

Sounds like a good read!

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 01, 2018, 10:04:21 PM
Not sure of your definition of "Italian Mozzarella", but certainly "traditional Italian mozzarella" is from water buffalo. Are you objecting to the word "traditional" or something?

We agree, all else is crappity.

https://www.cheese.com/mozzarella/

I never knew there were water buffalo in Europe until now.  Thank you.  Learn something new every day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2018, 11:36:24 PM
I never knew there were water buffalo in Europe until now.  Thank you.  Learn something new every day.

If you are ever up in Wine Country, there is actually a Cheese Trail that is worth it on repeat trips. And, if you are  interested in learning about water buffalo mozzarella, I would highly recommend this tour (it is rustic but you are up close with these animals). Water Buffalo are incredibly complex and Audrey's story is quite amazing. Bring your own wine.

http://raminimozzarella.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 02, 2018, 10:17:12 AM
I never knew there were water buffalo in Europe until now.  Thank you.  Learn something new every day.

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 02, 2018, 10:30:01 AM
https://qz.com/1408120/yahoo-japan-is-shutting-down-its-website-hosting-service-geocities/

Bad news .. Japan Geocities is shutting down.   :'(

For you youngsters .. Mike Juno started Ring Out Ahoya on Geocities in 1999, which begot the SportsOnly.com site, which begot the Rivals site, which begot MUScoop.

So, it's kinda like Scoop's Great-grandfather just died, although all of them are pretty dead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on October 02, 2018, 11:46:24 AM
https://qz.com/1408120/yahoo-japan-is-shutting-down-its-website-hosting-service-geocities/

Bad news .. Japan Geocities is shutting down.   :'(

For you youngsters .. Mike Juno started Ring Out Ahoya on Geocities in 1999, which begot the SportsOnly.com site, which begot the Rivals site, which begot MUScoop.

So, it's kinda like Scoop's Great-grandfather just died, although all of them are pretty dead.

You including Scoop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 02, 2018, 12:08:30 PM
Back in the day, I only visited one school...so my list is:

1. Marquette

In more recent years with my daughters, the campus setting/aesthetic/feel would be something like:

1. Vanderbilt
2. Mizzou
3. Yale
4. Northwestern
5. Yale
6. Arizona State
7. Marquette
8. Minnesota
9. NYU

Before anyone debates #6, I will point out that my daughter was looking at Journalism schools, and ASU’s J-school is in downtown Phoenix, a few miles from the main Tempe campus. She ended up at Mizzou, which has a better J-school and a great campus. My other daughter went to MN, and had a terrific experience despite the blah campus.

I'm glad to hear you liked my neighborhood school, Yale.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 02, 2018, 12:11:10 PM
Interesting.  I've been to a lot of campuses in both TX and around the country.  I don't like Baylor's campus, and Waco is complete crap. 

On my list of top campuses, in no particular order.

Berry College
Cornell
Washington
UVa
UC-Santa Cruz
BYU
San Diego (largely because of the Immaculate Church)
Furman
Dartmouth (gorgeous in fall)
Yale (but New Haven is a craphole)

New Haven is not a craphole, how recent did you visit?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 02, 2018, 12:49:23 PM
Over the last year my daughter has been on official tours of:

and in the last 5 years I've walked/run through these campuses:

I've been on more campuses, but not that recent. 
It's so hard to rate as it depends on what you're looking for - urban, traditional campus, somewhere in-between - large school, moderate sized school, small school - be in a city, be in the suburbs or be in the stix.  Regardless, the blend of the above is going to make the campus unique. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 02, 2018, 12:59:13 PM
You including Scoop?

As being dead? 

(http://lawschoollies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/0bf0d51c17a3fc51b81c6a2936ec18fa.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2018, 01:17:05 PM
So a racehorse walks into a bar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiURXV1liB0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 02, 2018, 01:33:32 PM
So a racehorse walks into a bar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiURXV1liB0
Hey! No politics!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 02, 2018, 04:37:47 PM
New Haven is not a craphole, how recent did you visit?

Probably been 15+ years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 02, 2018, 05:54:04 PM
Oooooh, the new yellow pages were delivered today. 

It will very much come in handy when I need to know where all the Arby's are.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 02, 2018, 06:20:42 PM
Oooooh, the new yellow pages were delivered today. 

It will very much come in handy when I need to know where all the Arby's are.

This past weekend I saw that our nearest Arby’s closed. I feel responsible. I could have done so much more.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2018, 09:14:13 PM
Oooooh, the new yellow pages were delivered today. 

It will very much come in handy when I need to know where all the Arby's are.

I didn't even know Yellow Pages were still a thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 02, 2018, 09:27:04 PM
The new phone books are here!

The new phone books are here!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 02, 2018, 09:32:07 PM
LET FREEDOM RING. (Unless someone is super-whiny about it).

I find croutons to be great. Was gonna have a basic super-girly salad tonight, but tossed on a couple of croutons. The bag is now almost gone and I'm probably 1,800 calories deep.

Bed time. This baseball game is making me sleepy. Go Rocks!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2018, 09:40:55 PM
The new phone books are here!

The new phone books are here!

I’M SOMEBODY!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 02, 2018, 09:46:10 PM
LET FREEDOM RING. (Unless someone is super-whiny about it).

I find croutons to be great. Was gonna have a basic super-girly salad tonight, but tossed on a couple of croutons. The bag is now almost gone and I'm probably 1,800 calories 1.8 inches deep.

Bed time. This baseball game is making me sleepy. Go Rocks!
FIFY Mr. Compensating 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 02, 2018, 09:49:02 PM
FIFY Mr. Compensating

Thank you for that!

#TheRighteousHypocrites
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 02, 2018, 10:21:07 PM

#TheRighteousHypocrites
I've never seen this, could you explain what it means specific to me having objection to your homophobia, misogyny, xenophobia?  Is it something you heard from Tucker, Ben and/or Sean....or is it a unique JB "trying to appear super tough on the internet" thing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 02, 2018, 11:20:36 PM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 02, 2018, 11:28:48 PM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363

Seriously, some of this is gettin ridiculous.  My university now demands that grad students never use red ink when grading papers, and must give +points, instead of -points when grading. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on October 03, 2018, 02:17:08 AM
So a racehorse walks into a bar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiURXV1liB0

Incredible! The man who nonchalantly goes behind the table.....he just missed being gelded by that kicked chair.
There have been instances of racehorses' hind hooves kicking so fiercely that loading-gate workers have been killed if they lose track of their position relative to the horses.

The horse isn't kicking because she wants to hurt people...she just feels that uneven saddle and wants it off her damn back. Some horses love their job and live to race....others should be turned out to graze and run the fields for awhile. The old adage holds true.....way more horses have people problems than people have horse problems.

There was a great German bred horse named LOMITAS, who hated the gate so much, he would either dwell or rear every time.After a year of wasted starts, his trainer was referred to the gentle Canadian horse whisperer Monty Roberts, who slowly used unique methods to school the colt to not fear the gate. LOMITAS went on to win multiple Group I and Group II Stakes races in his native Germany, and is basically the most loved horse in that country's equine history.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 03, 2018, 07:02:14 AM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363

Sounds like that school has some future (or current) Scoopers, @1nul?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2018, 07:14:52 AM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363

UW@Madison hoops fans have been doing that at the Kohl Hole morgue for years...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 03, 2018, 08:41:48 AM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363

to be fair it's only at union events which aren't exactly concerts and sports but it is quite ridiculous. They're identifying an issue they wish to fix, I'd be curious to see how much research was done in who feels they cannot attend due to applause or cheering. If it increases attendence dramatically then fair play to them if it is an increase of one or two individuals, or say a couple individuals who already go but were anxious then it seems a bit odd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 03, 2018, 08:44:59 AM
College students do something old people find strange. Ho hum...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 03, 2018, 08:51:49 AM
to be fair it's only at union events which aren't exactly concerts and sports but it is quite ridiculous. They're identifying an issue they wish to fix, I'd be curious to see how much research was done in who feels they cannot attend due to applause or cheering. If it increases attendence dramatically then fair play to them if it is an increase of one or two individuals, or say a couple individuals who already go but were anxious then it seems a bit odd.

First, huddles turned into cuddles.  Now, claps turn into Jazz Hands.  Next thing you know, Arby's will turn into Soarbwings.  Slaps of five into Hover Digits?  Should this be in the Doom thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 03, 2018, 08:59:55 AM
Next thing you know, Arby's will turn into Soarbwings. 
I don't know what this new Soarbwings concept is, but it sounds like an improvement.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 03, 2018, 10:22:23 AM
Probably been 15+ years.

The last 5-6 years they have been building a combination of high rise apartments and renovated historical buildings & factories and they are filled before construction is even competed.  There's two more high rises kicked off this summer and two more planned that I know about.  Yale just finished two new dormitories.  No vacant storefronts anywhere downtown and restaurants are filled all week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 03, 2018, 10:45:43 AM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363

I'm not sure how things work across the pond but it was a group of students who banned this. I don't think they have any actual power to enforce it, more of a request than a ban.

I'm struggling with this one. I understand the thought process. I work with people who have PTSD on at least a weekly basis. One of my best friends from back home served in Afghanistan and came back with a pretty severe case. When people struggling with PTSD run into one of their triggers, there's often nothing they can do to stop a reaction and it's terrible to watch. It took a while for my friend to identify one of his main triggers. It was the smell of onions. The bazaar where he and his unit were ambushed reeked of onions and their smell triggered panic attacks and flashbacks for him. There have been cases of loud applause setting off someone's PTSD, so I understand wanting to help that group.

All that being said, my friend would never expect a space to ban onions from the premises. That wouldn't be a reasonable request. It sucks, it's awful but if your PTSD is so bad that applause could be potentially debilitating, then perhaps that person needs to seek treatment before attending university. It's simply not reasonable to expect that you will never run into applause or other loud noises.

Good intentions here but poor execution.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 03, 2018, 10:55:42 AM
I don't know what this new Soarbwings concept is, but it sounds like an improvement.

Sonic, The Be and BWW into one singular, feel-good concept.  Because some cost accountant thinks protein synergy is better. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 03, 2018, 11:02:55 AM
FYI. Forgot to mention this.
Saw Freeway last weekend at Harvest Fest. Great guy.

Group of Aholes were kinda picking on him. Felt bad, but Freeway is still the man.

Said hi to him. He was all decked out in packer gear and Cheering like crazy for the brewers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on October 03, 2018, 03:31:50 PM
Jazz Hands are in.  Clapping is banned to avoid anxiety. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clapping-banned-university-to-avoid-13344363
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/02/ee/df/02eedf43346c71cde9fdc7a67d2e7313.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2018, 04:59:46 PM
FYI. Forgot to mention this.
Saw Freeway last weekend at Harvest Fest. Great guy.

Group of Aholes were kinda picking on him. Felt bad, but Freeway is still the man.

Said hi to him. He was all decked out in packer gear and Cheering like crazy for the brewers.

One test of a true MU fan is to mention Freeway. If they know who you are talking about, add a point. If they don't, take two points away....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 03, 2018, 05:05:08 PM
I'm not sure how things work across the pond but it was a group of students who banned this. I don't think they have any actual power to enforce it, more of a request than a ban.

I'm struggling with this one. I understand the thought process. I work with people who have PTSD on at least a weekly basis. One of my best friends from back home served in Afghanistan and came back with a pretty severe case. When people struggling with PTSD run into one of their triggers, there's often nothing they can do to stop a reaction and it's terrible to watch. It took a while for my friend to identify one of his main triggers. It was the smell of onions. The bazaar where he and his unit were ambushed reeked of onions and their smell triggered panic attacks and flashbacks for him. There have been cases of loud applause setting off someone's PTSD, so I understand wanting to help that group.

All that being said, my friend would never expect a space to ban onions from the premises. That wouldn't be a reasonable request. It sucks, it's awful but if your PTSD is so bad that applause could be potentially debilitating, then perhaps that person needs to seek treatment before attending university. It's simply not reasonable to expect that you will never run into applause or other loud noises.

Good intentions here but poor execution.

I’ll never forget crash’s personal story on this...made my eyes watery.  Just reading it had a very profound affect on me.  He posted it a year or so ago and man, it was powerful.  The one where he went out for an early morning run on a golf course some time after he returned home from proudly serving our country.  There was more, but I will leave the rest up to anyone who wants to go back and re- read it. Our brains can be very resilient, yet very fragile.  Certain smells, sounds/noises, images can bring back some nasty memories.  This is a tough one
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 03, 2018, 05:09:53 PM
One test of a true MU fan is to mention Freeway. If they know who you are talking about, add a point. If they don't, take two points away....

Freeway was Marquette cool!!  MU shoulda “trademarked” him👍💪 😉

  How did he get that name anyway?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 03, 2018, 05:15:44 PM
Freeway was Marquette cool!!  MU shoulda “trademarked” him👍💪 😉

  How did he get that name anyway?

Because he frequently stood on the overpass of the freeway
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2018, 05:15:44 PM
I’ll never forget crash’s personal story on this...made my eyes watery.  Just reading it had a very profound affect on me.  He posted it a year or so ago and man, it was powerful.  The one where he went out for an early morning run on a golf course some time after he returned home from proudly serving our country.  There was more, but I will leave the rest up to anyone who wants to go back and re- read it. Our brains can be very resilient, yet very fragile.  Certain smells, sounds/noises, images can bring back some nasty memories.  This is a tough one

Agreed. Traumatic memories can trigger panic attacks (or worse) at the drop of a hat, and one person's normal activity might be another's trigger. Figuring out when and when to draw the lines is difficult and imprecise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2018, 05:24:06 PM
There was a kickstarter campaign to fund a Freeway documentary a few years back. Don't know if it ever got made, but here's a nice trailer that gives a bit of his story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TWe2n24ej4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 06, 2018, 08:50:39 AM
I had pancakes for breakfast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 06, 2018, 09:07:57 AM
Two eggs. Multigrain toast and Smart Spread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 06, 2018, 09:11:41 AM
Two eggs. Multigrain toast and Smart Spread.

No longer grain-free?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 06, 2018, 10:17:01 AM
No longer grain-free?

I'm going grain free tomorrow with 15 pounds of brisket and 9 pounds of pork belly (applewood smoked bacon) on the smoker tomorrow.  Interested?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 06, 2018, 10:32:51 AM
Y'all don't no watt you're missin', hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 06, 2018, 10:49:32 AM
Grain Free is pseudo-science and a waste of God's gift to man...bread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2018, 11:42:33 AM
I'm going grain free tomorrow with 15 pounds of brisket and 9 pounds of pork belly (applewood smoked bacon) on the smoker tomorrow.  Interested?

Why aren't you down here at your reunion?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 06, 2018, 12:04:36 PM
Not a good weekend.

 Good representation from '83? 

Tell all the ladies I said hi.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 06, 2018, 12:11:38 PM
I've heard of getting pantsed on a art deal but not Banksy-ed. $1.4 million purchase shredded. Pretty funny actually.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/arts/design/uk-banksy-painting-sothebys.amp.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 06, 2018, 01:06:23 PM
Two eggs. Multigrain toast and Smart Spread.
Made egg sandwich sunny side up and oj
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 06, 2018, 01:08:40 PM
I've heard of getting pantsed on a art deal but not Banksy-ed. $1.4 million purchase shredded. Pretty funny actually.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/arts/design/uk-banksy-painting-sothebys.amp.html
Lol they are saying it might be worth more in current state
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2018, 01:25:28 PM
Not a good weekend.

 Good representation from '83? 

Tell all the ladies I said hi.

Apparently none of them remember you.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 06, 2018, 01:27:31 PM
Nobody eats gummy bears because gummy bears tastes good. You eat gummy bears because you like the mouthfeel and sensation that comes from eating tiny little bears.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 06, 2018, 02:05:35 PM
Lol they are saying it might be worth more in current state

Kinda like Nordstrom selling jeans with mud on them...for more than the jeans that are still clean.

https://twitter.com/court_cloutier/status/856942894963470336/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E856942894963470336&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Ffortune.com%2F2017%2F04%2F25%2Fnordstrom-jeans-fake-mud-barracuda%2F
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 06, 2018, 03:31:08 PM
Where was I today?

(https://i.imgur.com/T8YXDdd.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 06, 2018, 03:37:08 PM
Stall #3, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 06, 2018, 04:14:57 PM
Where was I today?

(https://i.imgur.com/T8YXDdd.jpg)

Taking a chit at Rickey's.

Hey hey hey.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 06, 2018, 05:11:48 PM
Where was I today?

(https://i.imgur.com/T8YXDdd.jpg)
Not a good look really
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 06, 2018, 06:27:36 PM
Where was I today?

(https://i.imgur.com/T8YXDdd.jpg)

God the things you saw in those bathrooms...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 06, 2018, 06:37:59 PM
Apparently none of them remember you.   ;D

So Chili still has a chance at public service, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 06, 2018, 11:50:37 PM
Where was I today?

(https://i.imgur.com/T8YXDdd.jpg)

The Facility, Mr. Bond.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 07, 2018, 08:52:39 AM
So, yep, that was the bathroom on the 10th floor at McCormick. 

For (my wife's) reunion yesterday, we toured O'Donnell, (Wild) Commons, and McCormick.  McCormick had a couple tour guides that would roughly let you go anywhere, so we "visited" 4 floors.  It was empty, gutted, and smelled bad.  Like the good ol days.  Said the "rumor" was to demolish it this summer.

After showing my sons the 5-star hotel dorm Commons, I wanted to show them a craptacular dorm they could have one day.  Mission accomplished.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 07, 2018, 09:48:59 AM
So, yep, that was the bathroom on the 10th floor at McCormick. 

For (my wife's) reunion yesterday, we toured O'Donnell, (Wild) Commons, and McCormick.  McCormick had a couple tour guides that would roughly let you go anywhere, so we "visited" 4 floors.  It was empty, gutted, and smelled bad.  Like the good ol days.  Said the "rumor" was to demolish it this summer.

After showing my sons the 5-star hotel dorm Commons, I wanted to show them a craptacular dorm they could have one day.  Mission accomplished.

They aren't going to demolish McCormick until they are ready to start construction on the wellness center that is planned for that spot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 07, 2018, 01:36:43 PM
They aren't going to demolish McCormick until they are ready to start construction on the wellness center that is planned for that spot.

I haven’t been inside in decades, but I’m kinda amazed that it hasn’t collapsed on it’s own by now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2018, 01:50:17 PM
I haven’t been inside in decades, but I’m kinda amazed that it hasn’t collapsed on it’s own by now.

Are you kidding?  That place is solid concrete. After the inevitable Armageddon, it’s going to last as monument where our survivors are going to be left to contemplate its meaning. A modern-day Stonehenge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 09, 2018, 01:28:25 AM
So, yep, that was the bathroom on the 10th floor at McCormick. 

For (my wife's) reunion yesterday, we toured O'Donnell, (Wild) Commons, and McCormick.  McCormick had a couple tour guides that would roughly let you go anywhere, so we "visited" 4 floors.  It was empty, gutted, and smelled bad.  Like the good ol days.  Said the "rumor" was to demolish it this summer.

After showing my sons the 5-star hotel dorm Commons, I wanted to show them a craptacular dorm they could have one day.  Mission accomplished.

Did you flush?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2018, 07:11:32 AM
Did you flush?

He’s the Scoop mod. He has a grad assistant for that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 09, 2018, 07:57:54 AM
He’s the Scoop mod. He has a grad assistant for that.

Rocky is "the" Scoop mod.  I flush for him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 09, 2018, 08:23:55 AM
So, I saw that the Redskins, Indians and Braves all lost on Columbus Day.  This means...something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 09, 2018, 08:29:47 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx8cZNgZQxM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 09, 2018, 09:05:21 AM
So, I saw that the Redskins, Indians and Braves all lost on Columbus Day.  This means...something.

How did the Walsh Jesuit teams do, kin?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 09, 2018, 09:07:29 AM
This is high quality:  http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day

Honestly, with all the historical filtering going on, statues removed, names off buildings .. I'm stunned we still have Columbus day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 09, 2018, 09:29:33 AM
Wuz Columbus Day designated before or after he died, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 09, 2018, 09:37:59 AM
This is high quality:  http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day

Honestly, with all the historical filtering going on, statues removed, names off buildings .. I'm stunned we still have Columbus day.

What? The world is not flat??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 09, 2018, 10:30:37 AM
This is high quality:  http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day

Honestly, with all the historical filtering going on, statues removed, names off buildings .. I'm stunned we still have Columbus day.

"Columbus Day" now appears as "Indigenous People's Day" on my calendar.

I once got detention for questioning the validity Columbus Day in high school.... well, not so much because I was questioning it, but because adding "the hell" immediately after the "Why" doesn't go over so well in a Catholic school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on October 09, 2018, 10:37:10 AM
This is high quality:  http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day

Honestly, with all the historical filtering going on, statues removed, names off buildings .. I'm stunned we still have Columbus day.

It's true! Read the first chapter of Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" and it becomes clear Columbus was a spectacularly awful person. Ten years from now Columbus Day will be history.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 09, 2018, 10:38:10 AM
I have no idea why some Italian-Americans are hellbent on having Columbus Day as their personal version of St. Patrick's Day.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 09, 2018, 10:38:54 AM
It's true! Read the first chapter of Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" and it becomes clear Columbus was a spectacularly awful person. Ten years from now Columbus Day will be history.


I'd like to think you are correct, but...  <politics>
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 09, 2018, 10:52:44 AM

I'd like to think you are correct, but...  <politics>

It's not politics, it's fact.  Columbus had no idea what he even discovered: the Bahamas, a/k/a the Wisconsin Dells of the Caribbean.

Frankly, we should have walked into work this morning asking everyone "How was your Vespucci Day weekend?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 09, 2018, 10:54:27 AM
It's not politics, it's fact.  Columbus had no idea what he even discovered: the Bahamas, a/k/a the Wisconsin Dells of the Caribbean.

Frankly, we should have walked into work this morning asking everyone "How was your Vespucci Day weekend?"


No I mean it's politics why we will continue to have Columbus Day as a national holiday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 09, 2018, 11:17:10 AM
This is high quality:  http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day

Honestly, with all the historical filtering going on, statues removed, names off buildings .. I'm stunned we still have Columbus day.

Several states have already eliminated it as a state holiday. 

I think it is a race between legal marijuana nationwide, and elimination of Columbus Day as a federal holiday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 09, 2018, 11:24:28 AM
Several states have already eliminated it as a state holiday. 

I think it is a race between legal marijuana nationwide, and elimination of Columbus Day as a federal holiday.

Are there any states that are looking to vote to legalize marijuana in the next couple years? I'm pretty surprised it's just 8 states that it's legal in.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 09, 2018, 11:28:02 AM

No I mean it's politics why we will continue to have Columbus Day as a national holiday.

Federal employees, schools, unions and bankers want a day off?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 09, 2018, 11:35:42 AM
Federal employees, schools, unions and bankers want a day off?
Yes, I think the most likely outcome is that we will keep the day as a holiday and name it something else.  Indigenous People's Day is as good an idea as any.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on October 09, 2018, 11:48:17 AM
Are there any states that are looking to vote to legalize marijuana in the next couple years? I'm pretty surprised it's just 8 states that it's legal in.

I'm told it is highly likely to pass in New York.  The tax dollars brought in have make it acceptable to many who opposed it in the past.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 09, 2018, 11:53:51 AM
My commute was extremely good yesterday.  Let's keep it, and add one more!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2018, 12:15:07 PM
Yes, I think the most likely outcome is that we will keep the day as a holiday and name it something else.  Indigenous People's Day is as good an idea as any.

But how far back do we go to determine who the indigenous people are? If we go back far enough, nobody was here until some folks crossed an ancient land bridge from Russia.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 09, 2018, 12:40:29 PM
Are there any states that are looking to vote to legalize marijuana in the next couple years? I'm pretty surprised it's just 8 states that it's legal in.

With Vermont legalizing it, it is now 9 states and the district of Columbia.

Also, as noted, NY will likely legalize soon.  Michigan is voting on it this year. And even extremely conservative states like, OK, La, and Arkansas have legalized medical marijuana. 

Most importantly, big business is now backing legalization with massive lobbying efforts, which means it is just a matter of time. 

The people who bought Hostess brands and brought back Twinkies, will benefit greatly.  Arby's should add a deep fried Twinkie to the menu ASAP.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 09, 2018, 01:30:08 PM
But how far back do we go to determine who the indigenous people are? If we go back far enough, nobody was here until some folks crossed an ancient land bridge from Russia.

How about we give it a weird symbol and call it "The People Formerly Known as American Indians Day"?  Or "People that were living here when that Expletive Deleted Columbus First Showed Up Day"?  Or "Casino Owners excluding those in Nevada and New Jersey Day"?  Or "Everybody Except Republican White Heterosexual Males Day"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 09, 2018, 02:14:52 PM
How about we give it a weird symbol and call it "The People Formerly Known as American Indians Day"?  Or "People that were living here when that Expletive Deleted Columbus First Showed Up Day"?  Or "Casino Owners excluding those in Nevada and New Jersey Day"?  Or "Everybody Except Republican White Heterosexual Males Day"?

In Cleveland, they call it May Day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 09, 2018, 03:27:11 PM
So was at the gym wearing MU gear, doing a warm up set with 135 on the bench.  A guy comes up with a Depaul shirt on and asks if he can work in with me.  I agree, and he kind of arrogantly says, "you mind if I add some weight, this is a bit light for me".

I agree, we up the weight to 185 for him to struggle through a set of six.  Proudly puffing out his chest emblazoned with Depaul, he starts to pull weights off for me.

I pull the 25lb weight off my side too, than grab more weights to increase it to 245.  Proceed to hammer out a set of 8 like its nothing.  As he looks at me a bit embarrassed/defeated, I reply...that's how we roll at MU.

Normally I would have done another warm up set at 185, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to take down Depaul.

The odd part is, I live a long way from MU, so the likelihood of an MU fan and Depaul fan being in the same gym is near zero. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2018, 04:04:00 PM
So was at the gym wearing MU gear, doing a warm up set with 135 on the bench.  A guy comes up with a Depaul shirt on and asks if he can work in with me.  I agree, and he kind of arrogantly says, "you mind if I add some weight, this is a bit light for me".

I agree, we up the weight to 185 for him to struggle through a set of six.  Proudly puffing out his chest emblazoned with Depaul, he starts to pull weights off for me.

I pull the 25lb weight off my side too, than grab more weights to increase it to 245.  Proceed to hammer out a set of 8 like its nothing.  As he looks at me a bit embarrassed/defeated, I reply...that's how we roll at MU.

Normally I would have done another warm up set at 185, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to take down Depaul.

The odd part is, I live a long way from MU, so the likelihood of an MU fan and Depaul fan being in the same gym is near zero.

The universe just works the way the universe works.

All is well...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on October 09, 2018, 05:49:59 PM
So was at the gym wearing MU gear, doing a warm up set with 135 on the bench.  A guy comes up with a Depaul shirt on and asks if he can work in with me.  I agree, and he kind of arrogantly says, "you mind if I add some weight, this is a bit light for me".

I agree, we up the weight to 185 for him to struggle through a set of six.  Proudly puffing out his chest emblazoned with Depaul, he starts to pull weights off for me.

I pull the 25lb weight off my side too, than grab more weights to increase it to 245.  Proceed to hammer out a set of 8 like its nothing.  As he looks at me a bit embarrassed/defeated, I reply...that's how we roll at MU.

Normally I would have done another warm up set at 185, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to take down Depaul.

The odd part is, I live a long way from MU, so the likelihood of an MU fan and Depaul fan being in the same gym is near zero.

IMO, kind of against gym "protocol" to ask to work in then change the weight
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 09, 2018, 07:22:36 PM
With Vermont legalizing it, it is now 9 states and the district of Columbia.

Also, as noted, NY will likely legalize soon.  Michigan is voting on it this year. And even extremely conservative states like, OK, La, and Arkansas have legalized medical marijuana. 

Most importantly, big business is now backing legalization with massive lobbying efforts, which means it is just a matter of time. 

The people who bought Hostess brands and brought back Twinkies, will benefit greatly.  Arby's should add a deep fried Twinkie to the menu ASAP.
Medical marijuana legal down here you can add us to the mix
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 09, 2018, 07:31:52 PM
Medical marijuana legal down here you can add us to the mix

Newsie uses it because he suffers from extreme anxiety - about getting arrested for marijuana possession.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2018, 08:01:29 PM
Newsie uses it because he suffers from extreme anxiety - about getting arrested for marijuana possession.

I use it proactively...to make sure I don’t get extreme anxiety when I come here.

Feelin’ good, mon....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 09, 2018, 09:16:34 PM
I love smoking weed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 09, 2018, 09:28:37 PM
Newsie uses it because he suffers from extreme anxiety - about getting arrested for marijuana possession.
Ran out of Twinkies and Oreos, feeling anxious! Time for some more medication  :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on October 09, 2018, 10:23:16 PM
All these years on MUScoop and I've never noticed the Print button at the top and bottom of each page.  Has anyone ever printed MUScoop, on purpose?  If so, has whatever is wrong with you been medically diagnosed?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2018, 10:58:15 PM
All these years on MUScoop and I've never noticed the Print button at the top and bottom of each page.  Has anyone ever printed MUScoop, on purpose?  If so, has whatever is wrong with you been medically diagnosed?

I once hit the Print button for the whole internet. I have an appointment to get a diagnosis after the printer stops.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 09, 2018, 10:59:44 PM
All these years on MUScoop and I've never noticed the Print button at the top and bottom of each page.  Has anyone ever printed MUScoop, on purpose?  If so, has whatever is wrong with you been medically diagnosed?

I printed the Arby's coupons from earlier in this thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 09, 2018, 11:34:07 PM
I'm sure there is at least one poster out there who prints out any time someone makes a prediction so they can go back and quote them later when it goes wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 10, 2018, 12:00:03 AM
IMO, kind of against gym "protocol" to ask to work in then change the weight

Agree, but what can you expect from a Depaul fan.  Clearly they make bad choices.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 10, 2018, 08:45:52 AM
So was at the gym wearing MU gear, doing a warm up set with 135 on the bench.  A guy comes up with a Depaul shirt on and asks if he can work in with me.  I agree, and he kind of arrogantly says, "you mind if I add some weight, this is a bit light for me".

I agree, we up the weight to 185 for him to struggle through a set of six.  Proudly puffing out his chest emblazoned with Depaul, he starts to pull weights off for me.

I pull the 25lb weight off my side too, than grab more weights to increase it to 245.  Proceed to hammer out a set of 8 like its nothing.  As he looks at me a bit embarrassed/defeated, I reply...that's how we roll at MU.

Normally I would have done another warm up set at 185, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to take down Depaul.

The odd part is, I live a long way from MU, so the likelihood of an MU fan and Depaul fan being in the same gym is near zero.

There’s an ironic joke in here about forgetful carrying around a couple of guns that I just can’t put my finger on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 10, 2018, 09:52:29 AM
With Vermont legalizing it, it is now 9 states and the district of Columbia.

Also, as noted, NY will likely legalize soon.  Michigan is voting on it this year. And even extremely conservative states like, OK, La, and Arkansas have legalized medical marijuana. 

Most importantly, big business is now backing legalization with massive lobbying efforts, which means it is just a matter of time. 

The people who bought Hostess brands and brought back Twinkies, will benefit greatly.  Arby's should add a deep fried Twinkie to the menu ASAP.

The State-by-State Guide to Weed in America
Are there dispensaries on every block – or could smoking a joint land you in jail?
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-state-by-state-guide-to-weed-in-america-627968/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on October 10, 2018, 11:05:28 AM
All these years on MUScoop and I've never noticed the Print button at the top and bottom of each page.  Has anyone ever printed MUScoop, on purpose?  If so, has whatever is wrong with you been medically diagnosed?

Never noticed before, but now I'm intrigued. Chrome tells me this thread would take 428 pages. Recruiting would take 739.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 10, 2018, 12:08:51 PM
Never noticed before, but now I'm intrigued. Chrome tells me this thread would take 428 pages. Recruiting would take 739.

Is that single or double-sided?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 10, 2018, 01:35:36 PM
It makes good sense that we're talking about smoking weed at the same time we're talking about printing out Scoop.

Eventually, this thread will solve all the mysteries of the universe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 10, 2018, 01:43:00 PM
Talk about your stupid banners:

https://deadspin.com/this-predators-banner-is-so-embarrassing-1829651614
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 10, 2018, 04:05:52 PM
Talk about your stupid banners:

https://deadspin.com/this-predators-banner-is-so-embarrassing-1829651614

I’m betting the team owner hangs a banner every time he drops a deuce....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 10, 2018, 04:57:48 PM
I’m betting the team owner hangs a banner every time he drops a deuce....
Who flushes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 10, 2018, 05:28:02 PM
Who flushes?

I’m not a big hockey guy, but I’m thinking maybe the goalie for letting one through?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 12, 2018, 05:22:44 PM
Spaghetti with homemade marinara for dinner tonight! No spaghetti-Os for this guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 12, 2018, 09:02:06 PM
Spaghetti with homemade marinara for dinner tonight! No spaghetti-Os for this guy.

I haven’t eaten a single bite of food since Chili’s BBQ on Sunday. May go a full month.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 12, 2018, 09:20:21 PM
I haven’t eaten a single bite of food since Chili’s BBQ on Sunday. May go a full month.

I still got the meat sweats

Euuuuuwwww
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 13, 2018, 05:36:01 PM
Having my home made Real Chili for dinner.  Cheese and onions
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 13, 2018, 06:35:38 PM
Wife is making Moroccan chickpea stew. Great stuff!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 13, 2018, 08:54:57 PM
Went for restaurant takeout, octopus salad and wine
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 14, 2018, 07:57:05 AM
Having my home made Real Chili for dinner.  Cheese and onions

Gotta love it the next day.....

💩
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 16, 2018, 07:31:19 AM
My 10 year old has been ripping noisy farts.  Just had this conversation:

Son, you need to learn to fart silently.
Son: I don't know how to do that.

Well, you just .. um, you know, fart silently. 
Son: Sometimes farts are noisy, sometimes not noisy.

Ok, well, you need to practice the silent fart.  It will come in handy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LloydsLegs on October 16, 2018, 08:08:12 AM
My 10 year old has been ripping noisy farts.  Just had this conversation:

Son, you need to learn to fart silently.
Son: I don't know how to do that.

Well, you just .. um, you know, fart silently. 
Son: Sometimes farts are noisy, sometimes not noisy.

Ok, well, you need to practice the silent fart.  It will come in handy.

"It's the fart game, you'll play one day son."

     ...Eddie Murphy, Delirious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 16, 2018, 08:10:57 AM
You are taking him the wrong direction.    Teach him the 8-second, multi-tonal fart.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 16, 2018, 01:18:58 PM
Or the George Carlin "test fart."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 16, 2018, 01:23:09 PM

Ok, well, you need to practice the silent fart.  It will come in handy.

The dreaded SBD (silent but deadly)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on October 16, 2018, 01:29:06 PM
The dreaded SBD (silent but deadly)
Very similar to the other dreaded SBD (silent big daddy)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 16, 2018, 01:30:06 PM
Very similar to the other dreaded SBD (silent big daddy)

They both stink.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 16, 2018, 01:34:50 PM
I miss Big Daddy!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 16, 2018, 02:44:56 PM
You guys need some Natural Calm.

Question: Why don't chicks fart in public? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 16, 2018, 02:47:49 PM
You guys need some Natural Calm.

Question: Why don't chicks fart in public?

How do you know they don't?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 16, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
How do you know they don't?

I’ve always guessed they’re just better at keeping the volume down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 16, 2018, 04:54:27 PM
How do you know they don't?

Hmmm...and I thought that was your Essential Oils scent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 16, 2018, 06:31:00 PM
I had really bad farts last Sunday morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 16, 2018, 06:37:32 PM
In church, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 16, 2018, 06:59:03 PM
In church, hey?
Nope, at health club.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 16, 2018, 07:20:31 PM
My 10 year old has been ripping noisy farts.  Just had this conversation:

Son, you need to learn to fart silently.
Son: I don't know how to do that.

Well, you just .. um, you know, fart silently. 
Son: Sometimes farts are noisy, sometimes not noisy.

Ok, well, you need to practice the silent fart.  It will come in handy.

  i'll bet a tear came to our eye as you were watching your young son take that first awkward step into manhood.  maybe if ya just show him the ole "armpit" gasser.  always comes in handy for show n tell ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 16, 2018, 07:21:26 PM
Nope, at health club.

One of those every step on the treadmill things?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on October 17, 2018, 07:36:07 AM
One of those every step on the treadmill things?

String of Pearls
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 17, 2018, 10:01:42 AM
String of Pearls

Is dat ralated to da pearl necklace?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 17, 2018, 10:23:39 AM
In church, hey?

He who farts in church sits in his own pew.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 17, 2018, 01:30:03 PM
Oh, Canada!

Gonna be great for short international trips, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 18, 2018, 09:17:44 AM
There is not a morning which cannot be brightened by blue water in the toilet and nicely folded paper on the roll. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 19, 2018, 05:05:16 PM
Man, look at those gaudy statistics!
You've come a long way, baby.

Recap / Statistics
MUScoop.com is 37 days old today!  400 members have registered (probably more by the end of the day), we just recorded our 3,000th post on the main board 2 days ago and over 500 topics have come and gone.  During the Valparaiso game we had a record of 43 users in the game chat at one time (with quite a few more popping in for a few moments here and there).  In the hours around the Duke game we had 107 users simultaneously logged onto the board reading and posting, but then shattered that again Monday night with 126 users!  All of this in barely over a month!  What do all these stats mean?  They mean that this is a site FOR THE FANS, BY THE FANS.

Sincerely,
Your MUScoop.com site crew
(rocky_warrior, spiral97, mu_hilltopper, and SoCalwarrior)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 19, 2018, 07:20:53 PM
Gosh we were cute back then.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 19, 2018, 10:16:51 PM
Gosh we were cute back then.

What’s a Chico’s, a’ina
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 20, 2018, 11:54:48 AM
Had some Real Chili last night for the first time in a very long time. Delicious, but the digestive tract was not a fan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 20, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Had some Real Chili last night for the first time in a very long time. Delicious, but the digestive tract was not a fan.

The three day cleanse has long-term, digestive health benefits not realized in the moment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 20, 2018, 01:18:08 PM
Had some Real Chili last night for the first time in a very long time. Delicious, but the digestive tract was not a fan.

Your digestive track is out of shape.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2018, 04:45:47 PM
Your digestive track is out of shape.

Sounds like someone needs a Prunie.

https://mobile.twitter.com/suits_usa/status/477842950701842432?lang=en
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on October 21, 2018, 04:49:48 PM
Sounds like someone needs a Prunie.

https://mobile.twitter.com/suits_usa/status/477842950701842432?lang=en

Buttermilk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 21, 2018, 04:52:45 PM
Back to farts.

So, we all know in the US, farts are hysterical.

Are they as funny in other countries?  I figure they're a hoot in Canada, but .. France?  the Ukraine?  South Africa?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on October 21, 2018, 04:59:32 PM
Back to farts.

So, we all know in the US, farts are hysterical.

Are they as funny in other countries?  I figure they're a hoot in Canada, but .. France?  the Ukraine?  South Africa?

(https://meme.xyz/uploads/posts/t/l-12167-absolute-unit.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 21, 2018, 05:04:27 PM
Sounds like someone needs a Prunie.

https://mobile.twitter.com/suits_usa/status/477842950701842432?lang=en

Is that what they call it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2018, 05:38:08 PM
Is that what they call it?

Only the incomparable Louis Litt.

https://mobile.twitter.com/tyranitartube/status/502653050411315200?lang=en
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 21, 2018, 07:05:58 PM
Ban that guy.     Hey, JB, that IS fun. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 23, 2018, 08:11:34 AM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 23, 2018, 12:12:47 PM
Nearly every sink becomes a urinal when you hit 6'2".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 23, 2018, 12:46:55 PM
Nearly every sink becomes a urinal when you hit 6'2".

Which is why I prefer trees....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 23, 2018, 09:36:43 PM
Which is why I prefer trees....

When your hung like some, the curb is the perfect foil. It's a long way down, brother.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 24, 2018, 02:47:58 PM
https://twitter.com/chosenJAUN/status/1054960160127488002
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 24, 2018, 04:33:35 PM
https://twitter.com/chosenJAUN/status/1054960160127488002

A good reminder that every day can be PB&J day!

So what kinds of J does everybody use? I typically go with blueberry, but strawberry is my plan B.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 24, 2018, 04:35:03 PM
A good reminder that every day can be PB&J day!

So what kinds of J does everybody use? I typically go with blueberry, but strawberry is my plan B.

Definitely strawberry. Grape is a distant second.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 24, 2018, 04:45:10 PM
A good reminder that every day can be PB&J day!

So what kinds of J does everybody use? I typically go with blueberry, but strawberry is my plan B.

pb&j is grape for sure, strawberry never tasted right. Blackberry currant works for me though
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 24, 2018, 07:17:31 PM
A good reminder that every day can be PB&J day!

So what kinds of J does everybody use? I typically go with blueberry, but strawberry is my plan B.

Blueberry?  Is that even a thing.

Strawberry, with Grape a not so distant second.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 24, 2018, 07:41:56 PM
Blueberry?  Is that even a thing.

Strawberry, with Grape a not so distant second.

Grape seemed great as a kid, but it just doesn’t do it for me now. Kinda like spaghetti-Os.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 24, 2018, 07:49:44 PM
A good reminder that every day can be PB&J day!

So what kinds of J does everybody use? I typically go with blueberry, but strawberry is my plan B.

Peach, made from the tree in our yard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 24, 2018, 09:31:49 PM
Grape followed by raspberry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 24, 2018, 10:05:27 PM
Chunky peanut butter with honey.  SMDH if you use smooth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 24, 2018, 10:15:25 PM
Chunky peanut butter with honey.  SMDH if you use smooth.

Dats a pb and honey kin.  We talkin bout pb and jelly.  Stay on topic pleeze.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 24, 2018, 10:16:38 PM
Peach, made from the tree in our yard.

Peaches grown north of the Mason-Dixon?  Must taste like a fleshy crab apple. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 25, 2018, 05:26:17 AM
Peaches grown north of the Mason-Dixon?  Must taste like a fleshy crab apple.

Or a red delicious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 25, 2018, 07:23:56 AM
My PB and J....  double decker.  Grape jelly on the 2 outside pieces, then a double sided PB slice in the middle.  mmmm.....PB & J....

Of course, Arby's sauce is an acceptable addition to a PB&J, but that would be another topic.  (Don't want Finegan to drop the hammer back on me.   ;D)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 25, 2018, 08:08:09 AM
(Don't want Finegan to drop the hammer back on me.   ;D)

(Pause)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 25, 2018, 08:19:55 AM
(Pause)
;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 25, 2018, 08:34:42 AM
Or a red delicious

Ouch....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 25, 2018, 08:47:09 AM
Crunchberry jam.        You get the all berry box and jamify them.

Effing delicious and the diabetic coma afterwards makes you forget your troubles.

(https://www.mrbreakfast.com/cereal/c_674.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 25, 2018, 08:50:27 AM
Y'all eva trye pb + j rapped in lettuce leaves, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 25, 2018, 09:03:22 AM
Are we all in agreement, then, that orange marmalade is the red delicious of jellies?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 25, 2018, 09:05:53 AM
Y'all eva trye pb + j rapped in lettuce leaves, hey?

A goober is a legume, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 25, 2018, 09:07:57 AM
Y'all eva trye pb + j rapped in lettuce leaves, hey?

Weak
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 25, 2018, 09:10:36 AM
Neva sed eye eat dat chit. Just be onederin' if y'all had tried it, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 25, 2018, 10:19:59 AM
Are we all in agreement, then, that orange marmalade is the red delicious of jellies?

Depends on what you put it on.

Peanut butter sandwich, gross.

Hot buttered biscuit, yummy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 25, 2018, 10:23:21 AM
Or a red delicious

There are the red delicious you get in cafeterias and hotels, etc., and there are fresh red delicious you can get picked in orchards around here and in some local supermarkets.  While the former are flavorless, the latter are often quite good.  I grabbed an red delicious apple after breakfast at a hotel in Illinois this past weekend and finally understood this board's open hostility toward them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 25, 2018, 10:31:19 AM
Depends on what you put it on.

Peanut butter sandwich, gross.

Hot buttered biscuit, yummy.

So, that’s what you call it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on October 25, 2018, 01:25:48 PM
There are the red delicious you get in cafeterias and hotels, etc., and there are fresh red delicious you can get picked in orchards around here and in some local supermarkets.  While the former are flavorless, the latter are often quite good.  I grabbed an red delicious apple after breakfast at a hotel in Illinois this past weekend and finally understood this board's open hostility toward them.
Fresh picked off a tree they are decent. Many better options though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 25, 2018, 01:30:28 PM
Depends on what you put it on.

Peanut butter sandwich, gross.

Hot buttered biscuit, yummy.

Can't take the South out of the girl, y'all.

BTW - I agree with the marmalade analysis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on October 25, 2018, 01:42:17 PM
These attacks on marmalade shall not stand, man, they shall not stand. There is a time and a place for marmalade, including on a piece of goddamn breakfast toast.

Paddington Bear is a bear of class and taste. Does he eat regular old JELLY? Friends, he does not. He eats the queen's preserve--MARMALADE.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 25, 2018, 01:50:55 PM
These attacks on marmalade shall not stand, man, they shall not stand. There is a time and a place for marmalade, including on a piece of goddamn breakfast toast.

Paddington Bear is a bear of class and taste. Does he eat regular old JELLY? Friends, he does not. He eats the queen's preserve--MARMALADE.

Reluctantly, I will concede that marmalade is an acceptable choice for fictional characters like Paddington Bear and Chick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 25, 2018, 01:53:20 PM
These attacks on marmalade shall not stand, man, they shall not stand. There is a time and a place for marmalade, including on a piece of goddamn breakfast toast.

Paddington Bear is a bear of class and taste. Does he eat regular old JELLY? Friends, he does not. He eats the queen's preserve--MARMALADE.

Paddington Bear is an illegal immigrant from Peru.  #DeportPaddington
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 25, 2018, 01:54:03 PM
There are the red delicious you get in cafeterias and hotels, etc., and there are fresh red delicious you can get picked in orchards around here and in some local supermarkets.  While the former are flavorless, the latter are often quite good.  I grabbed an red delicious apple after breakfast at a hotel in Illinois this past weekend and finally understood this board's open hostility toward them.

Don't you blaspheme in here.
DON'T YOU BLASPHEME IN HERE.

(http://screencrush.com/files/2018/08/aretha-franklin-blues-brothers.jpg?zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=1600)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 25, 2018, 09:34:43 PM
Don't you blaspheme in here.
DON'T YOU BLASPHEME IN HERE.

(http://screencrush.com/files/2018/08/aretha-franklin-blues-brothers.jpg?zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=1600)



You better think....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 25, 2018, 10:15:28 PM
Marmalade isn’t jelly, jellyheads. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 25, 2018, 10:22:10 PM
Marmalade isn’t jelly, jellyheads.

Marmalade = one hit wonders, "Reflections of My Life"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 25, 2018, 11:04:10 PM
Marmalade isn’t jelly, jellyheads.

itchie gitchie ya ya da da...all together now, bring it on home....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 25, 2018, 11:40:15 PM
Quote
"I'm Tom Crean, the basketball coach. Nice to meet you."

Discuss

https://mobile.twitter.com/_Brian_Hamilton/status/1055448563382190080
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 26, 2018, 07:19:59 AM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2018, 07:26:39 AM
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi c’est soir?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 26, 2018, 08:54:37 AM
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi c’est soir?



Hell no dude, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 26, 2018, 10:01:07 AM
itchie gitchie ya ya da da...all together now, bring it on home....

You got it wrong by a million miles... you must be out of your head.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 26, 2018, 11:21:32 AM
Nearly every sink becomes a urinal when you hit 6'2".

Angelo's sink was never pissed in.  Ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 26, 2018, 11:22:33 AM
Marmalade isn’t jelly, jellyheads.

Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 26, 2018, 11:29:32 AM
Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast.


That album sucked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2018, 02:01:48 PM
Angelo's sink was never pissed in.  Ever.

If by "never" you mean "every day," I agree.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 26, 2018, 02:19:55 PM
If by "never" you mean "every day," I agree.

I was in Sobelman's Marquette, and the bathroom hadn't been touched in the transition as far as I could tell.  There were initials carved in the wood from decades past.  Needless to say, when it came to washing my hands I did the double take and used some hand sanitizer. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2018, 02:32:14 PM
So is the Bradley Center bat moving into the FF for the Buffalo game? I noticed the first 5000 fans are getting glow in the dark t-shirts....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 26, 2018, 03:13:28 PM
So is the Bradley Center bat moving into the FF for the Buffalo game? I noticed the first 5000 fans are getting glow in the dark t-shirts....

It is bird friendly as they informed on twitter. I asked them if it was bat friendly and they never answered  :'(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2018, 04:10:41 PM
It is bird friendly as they informed on twitter. I asked them if it was bat friendly and they never answered  :'(

Sounds like the bat is going to have to be resourceful. Fortunately, that seems to be a strength.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 26, 2018, 04:12:30 PM
So is the Bradley Center bat moving into the FF for the Buffalo game? I noticed the first 5000 fans are getting glow in the dark t-shirts....

Well, right now he has the place all to himself.  Why leave?  The Bat Ladies love it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 26, 2018, 05:00:25 PM
I was in Sobelman's Marquette, and the bathroom hadn't been touched in the transition as far as I could tell.  There were initials carved in the wood from decades past.  Needless to say, when it came to washing my hands I did the double take and used some hand sanitizer.

felz houston ate his hands, eyn'a?

  that was the most iconic men's room(can we still call it that?) graffiti ever known to man
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 26, 2018, 05:02:34 PM
You got it wrong by a million miles... you must be out of your head.

lady marmalade baby! 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on October 26, 2018, 11:48:13 PM
https://twitter.com/sarahtaber_bww/status/1056017439987777536?s=21 (https://twitter.com/sarahtaber_bww/status/1056017439987777536?s=21)

Is Red Delicious wrong, or the society that forced Red Delicious to prosper in its weakest form?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 27, 2018, 08:20:53 AM
https://twitter.com/sarahtaber_bww/status/1056017439987777536?s=21 (https://twitter.com/sarahtaber_bww/status/1056017439987777536?s=21)

Is Red Delicious wrong, or the society that forced Red Delicious to prosper in its weakest form?

The furry chicken vs. the egg conundrum.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 27, 2018, 01:43:21 PM
Wojo was at my neighborhood pumpkin festival last night w/fam. 

Carved a pumpkin, gave me a slap of five, we exchanged Arby's coupons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 27, 2018, 02:32:42 PM
Wojo was at my neighborhood pumpkin festival last night w/fam. 

Carved a pumpkin, gave me a slap of five, we exchanged Arby's coupons.

Did you two have a pumpkin cuddle?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 27, 2018, 03:27:43 PM
Wojo was at my neighborhood pumpkin festival last night w/fam. 

Carved a pumpkin, gave me a slap of five, we exchanged Arby's coupons.

I can't believe the town elders actually allowed Arby's in the Quon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 27, 2018, 04:24:31 PM
I can't believe the town elders actually allowed Arby's in the Quon.

Not Mequon, the fest is in WFB.  Neither town has an Arby's, I assume Wojo was visiting the Arby's in Glendale and decided to stop over to see me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 27, 2018, 05:36:19 PM
Not Mequon, the fest is in WFB.  Neither town has an Arby's, I assume Wojo was visiting the Arby's in Glendale and decided to stop over to see me.

Of course.  He planned the day that way and mentioned it to Lindsay at breakfast.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 27, 2018, 07:11:04 PM
https://twitter.com/chosenJAUN/status/1003468575766667264
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 27, 2018, 07:12:38 PM
Probably ment Steph Curry, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 29, 2018, 07:46:33 AM
What's the worse car sticker: "26.2" or "0.0"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 07:51:01 AM
What's the worse car sticker: "26.2" or "0.0"?

0.0

The whole 26.2 thing is kind of obnoxious, but at least it signifies an impressive accomplishment. 0.0 is obnoxious and says “look at me, I didn’t do anything.“
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on October 29, 2018, 08:01:10 AM
0.0

The whole 26.2 thing is kind of obnoxious, but at least it signifies an impressive accomplishment. 0.0 is obnoxious and says “look at me, I didn’t do anything.“

It would be worthwhile as either a Nihilistic credo or the grandfather of the parent whose "kid beat up your Honors student", but it is pretty much just saying....

RUNNING SUCKS
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 29, 2018, 08:05:10 AM
What's the worse car sticker: "26.2" or "0.0"?

70.3 is pretty cool. 0.0 means you have a good sense of humor.

13.1 is the worst.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 29, 2018, 08:29:19 AM
What's the worse car sticker: "26.2" or "0.0"?

Heard a solid joke about these stickers at open mic night at a bar a few years back.

"Having a sticker that brags about how far you can run in a country with an obesity epidemic is like me going to a Third World country with a sticker that brags about how many calories I eat a day."

In what I'm sure is unrelated,  that was the last open mic night because the bar closed down a week later.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 08:51:18 AM
Let's be real though.

The only acceptable car stickers say "Marquette University," "Marquette Basketball," or "ND Sucks."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2018, 08:54:47 AM
Heard a solid joke about these stickers at open mic night at a bar a few years back.

"Having a sticker that brags about how far you can run in a country with an obesity epidemic is like me going to a Third World country with a sticker that brags about how many calories I eat a day."

In what I'm sure is unrelated,  that was the last open mic night because the bar closed down a week later.

Unlike being born into a place where there is not enough food for everyone, the decision to train for and complete a long race is a choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 29, 2018, 08:59:46 AM
0.0

The whole 26.2 thing is kind of obnoxious, but at least it signifies an impressive accomplishment. 0.0 is obnoxious and says “look at me, I didn’t do anything.“


0.0 was funny when they first came out.

Now, not so much. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 29, 2018, 09:04:42 AM
0.0 - Eat Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 09:04:54 AM

0.0 was funny when they first came out.

Now, not so much.

Fair enough. I'll admit I laughed the first time I saw one. Now I see more of them than the 26.2 stickers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2018, 09:08:07 AM
0.0

The whole 26.2 thing is kind of obnoxious, but at least it signifies an impressive accomplishment. 0.0 is obnoxious and says “look at me, I didn’t do anything.“

26.2 is more pedestrian than impressive as an accomplishment.  Impressive is someone who can breastfeed their kid and still finish under 4 hours.  Impressive is someone a couple months removed from chemo winning a triathlon.  Impressive is someone who's never trained for a marathon finishing in the top half of all entrants.

Who said "everyone gets a trophy" is just for kids?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 29, 2018, 09:09:44 AM
0.0 - Eat Arby's.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/65x2kx.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 09:19:59 AM
26.2 is more pedestrian than impressive as an accomplishment.  Impressive is someone who can breastfeed their kid and still finish under 4 hours.  Impressive is someone a couple months removed from chemo winning a triathlon.  Impressive is someone who's never trained for a marathon finishing in the top half of all entrants.

Who said "everyone gets a trophy" is just for kids?

Just curious - have you ever finished a marathon (under the cutoff time)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2018, 09:29:37 AM
Just curious - have you ever finished a marathon (under the cutoff time)?

This.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 29, 2018, 09:34:33 AM
Unlike being born into a place where there is not enough food for everyone, the decision to train for and complete a long race is a choice.

Yes,  I still thought it was pretty funny though
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 29, 2018, 09:56:18 AM
I don’t understand the 13.1. You’re celebrating being weak is the idea??


Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 29, 2018, 10:06:39 AM
I don’t understand the 13.1. You’re celebrating being weak is the idea??

You ever done it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2018, 10:25:47 AM
Just curious - have you ever finished a marathon (under the cutoff time)?

The condition of my C4-C5 essentially precludes me from any sustained high-impact activity.  But even if I overcame that and finished one under the cutoff at great risk to both physical and marital health, it still wouldn't be an impressive accomplishment, it'd just be another stupid accomplishment to add to an already comical list.

I can't think of anywhere in the realm of athletics where "personal best" is more ubiquitous than in distance running.  It's great to have (and beat) your own goals, and the feeling that you're accomplishing something can be great for the mind and the body.  But if you have to slap a sticker on your car to feel said sense of self-accomplishment, then you really didn't accomplish anything at all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 29, 2018, 10:44:05 AM


I can't think of anywhere in the realm of athletics where "personal best" is more ubiquitous than in distance running.  It's great to have (and beat) your own goals, and the feeling that you're accomplishing something can be great for the mind and the body.  But if you have to slap a sticker on your car to feel said sense of self-accomplishment, then you really didn't accomplish anything at all.

I took up running after more competitive sports (baseball, then softball, basketball, flag football) were in my rear view mirror. Ran my first 5k at 52, first marathon at 54 and qualified for Boston at 60 - all fun stuff for an aging "athlete" but I never got into the cult that surrounds running. To each his own, but for me a 26.0 sticker on a car is kind of sad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 29, 2018, 10:46:40 AM
I took up running after more competitive sports (baseball, then softball, basketball, flag football) were in my rear view mirror. Ran my first 5k at 52, first marathon at 54 and qualified for Boston at 60 - all fun stuff for an aging "athlete" but I never got into the cult that surrounds running. To each his own, but for me a 26.0 sticker on a car is kind of sad.

26.0 is super sad. "I almost ran a marathon."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2018, 10:48:23 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/65x2kx.jpg)

Gotta finish that last .2, that's a waste.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 29, 2018, 10:49:22 AM
26.0 is super sad. "I almost ran a marathon."

LOL. Good catch. The final .2 is killer!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 29, 2018, 10:56:19 AM
Man, people can be negative sometimes.  Just let people be proud of their accomplishments.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2018, 10:58:55 AM
Man, people can be negative sometimes.  Just let people be proud of their accomplishments.

Aka sully has a 13.1 sticker on the back of his Subaru.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 29, 2018, 11:02:04 AM
Aka sully has a 13.1 sticker on the back of his Subaru.

I did run a half marathon once.  Hated the training so I doubt I will ever try for the full.  Never got the sticker though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 29, 2018, 11:02:43 AM
Aka sully has a 13.1 sticker on the back of his Subaru.

This made me chuckle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 12:48:01 PM
The condition of my C4-C5 essentially precludes me from any sustained high-impact activity.  But even if I overcame that and finished one under the cutoff at great risk to both physical and marital health, it still wouldn't be an impressive accomplishment, it'd just be another stupid accomplishment to add to an already comical list.

I can't think of anywhere in the realm of athletics where "personal best" is more ubiquitous than in distance running.  It's great to have (and beat) your own goals, and the feeling that you're accomplishing something can be great for the mind and the body.  But if you have to slap a sticker on your car to feel said sense of self-accomplishment, then you really didn't accomplish anything at all.

I said the sticker was sad from the beginning. I was reacting to your comment that running 26.2 is a “pedestrian“ accomplishment. It isn’t, and it is taking you quite a few words to admit that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 29, 2018, 12:50:35 PM
Hey,

I ran Al's Run several times under an hour, then drank a bunch of beer at Summerfest.

Woooohooo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 29, 2018, 01:01:40 PM
Hey,

I ran Al's Run several times under an hour, then drank a bunch of beer at Summerfest Block Party.

Woooohooo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2018, 01:13:42 PM
I said the sticker was sad from the beginning. I was reacting to your comment that running 26.2 is a “pedestrian“ accomplishment. It isn’t, and it is taking you quite a few words to admit that.

Wait for it.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 29, 2018, 01:18:30 PM
I always wanted to see someone with a 26.3 sticker. The ultimate I'm better than you sticker
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 01:19:27 PM
Wait for it.....

If your initial post had stopped there, it actually would have been pretty funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2018, 01:30:01 PM
If your initial post had stopped there, it actually would have been pretty funny.

Yeah, you're not going to walk this one back by taking issue with a cancer survivor winning a triathlon being impressive.  So let's call the fact that you bit another one of Benny's meaningless accomplishments. 

Damn, I going to need a sticker to show this one off.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/V88pTEefkoOFG/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 29, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
If your initial post had stopped there, it actually would have been pretty funny.

For the record, here's Benny's "initial post":

1) What the heck is the Big East Network?

2) Did Jimmy Butler hit his ceiling last year or will he take it to the next level?

3) Why is there still no radio affiliate in the Chicago area?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 29, 2018, 02:36:28 PM
I like candy corn.  Some people don't, but I do. 

Gives my teeth a nice protective sugar coating, too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 29, 2018, 02:43:19 PM
I like candy corn.  Some people don't, but I do. 

Gives my teeth a nice protective sugar coating, too.

Nasty
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 29, 2018, 02:56:04 PM
Yer on the list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 29, 2018, 03:29:40 PM
I like candy corn.  Some people don't, but I do. 

Gives my teeth a nice protective sugar coating, too.

Westallion made a candy corn beer instead of pumpkin like most others make. They rightfully called candy corns "the West Allis of Halloween candy".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on October 29, 2018, 03:44:31 PM
Welcome to delicious®

(http://i.imgur.com/gv2oFv5.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 29, 2018, 04:20:50 PM
I like candy corn.  Some people don't, but I do. 

Gives my teeth a nice protective sugar coating, too.

Gross  :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 04:47:51 PM
Yeah, you're not going to walk this one back by taking issue with a cancer survivor winning a triathlon being impressive.  So let's call the fact that you bit another one of Benny's meaningless accomplishments. 

Damn, I going to need a sticker to show this one off.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/V88pTEefkoOFG/giphy.gif)

I didn’t bite anything - I ignored most of your post because it was irrelevant to the “pedestrian” comment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2018, 05:03:10 PM
For the record, I disagree with this graphic.
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 05:27:28 PM
For the record, I disagree with this graphic.
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Me too. Candy corn is not my favorite, but it isn’t that bad.

My least favorite “candy” has always been black licorice. How can they even treat that vile stuff as candy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 29, 2018, 05:34:29 PM
Which is worse, candy corn or whatever that stuff in the black & orange wrappers are?

Black & orange wrappers gets my vote.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2018, 05:36:02 PM
Me too. Candy corn is not my favorite, but it isn’t that bad.

My least favorite “candy” has always been black licorice. How can they even treat that vile stuff as candy?

No. The worst Halloween candy is Bit o' Honey. Tastes bad, but at least it pulls out all of your fillings, too
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 29, 2018, 05:39:40 PM
Which is worse, candy corn or whatever that stuff in the black & orange wrappers are?

Black & orange wrappers gets my vote.

Candy corn is worse.  Please do not interpret this is an endorsement of the stuff in the black and orange wrappers, but as an indictment of candy corn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 29, 2018, 05:44:26 PM
Which is worse, candy corn or whatever that stuff in the black & orange wrappers are?

Black & orange wrappers gets my vote.
The stuff in the orange and black wrappers is to Halloween candy as Montgomery is to smart team play.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 29, 2018, 05:48:39 PM
Which is worse, candy corn or whatever that stuff in the black & orange wrappers are?

Black & orange wrappers gets my vote.

Opened one of those as a kid that had maggots in it. Scarred me for life and wouldn't even touch one of those again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 06:27:17 PM
No. The worst Halloween candy is Bit o' Honey. Tastes bad, but at least it pulls out all of your fillings, too

Yeah, that’s some nasty crap too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on October 29, 2018, 06:35:59 PM
Me too. Candy corn is not my favorite, but it isn’t that bad.

My least favorite “candy” has always been black licorice. How can they even treat that vile stuff as candy?


https://www.saveur.com/scandinavian-salt-licorice-salmiak
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on October 29, 2018, 06:53:25 PM
Man, people can be negative sometimes.  Just let people be proud of their accomplishments.

But I thought that was everything wrong with millennials?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on October 29, 2018, 06:58:00 PM

My least favorite “candy” has always been black licorice. How can they even treat that vile stuff as candy?
My theory is that the only people who like black licorice/jellybeans are the youngest siblings.  Essentially it was learn to like black licorice/jellybeans or get no licorice/jellybeans.  Therefore, I actually like black licorice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2018, 07:45:36 PM
My theory is that the only people who like black licorice/jellybeans are the youngest siblings.  Essentially it was learn to like black licorice/jellybeans or get no licorice/jellybeans.  Therefore, I actually like black licorice.

I actually like black jellybeans.  My brothers and sisters hated them so much they would give me theirs out of their Easter baskets and didn't even make me trade.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 29, 2018, 07:59:50 PM
My theory is that the only people who like black licorice/jellybeans are the youngest siblings.  Essentially it was learn to like black licorice/jellybeans or get no licorice/jellybeans.  Therefore, I actually like black licorice.

"You can't always get what you want...."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 08:19:09 PM
Man, people can be negative sometimes.  Just let people be proud of their accomplishments.

Proposed MUScoop motto:

“We aren’t happy until you aren’t happy.”

All in favor?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2018, 08:20:56 PM
Proposed MUScoop motto:

“We aren’t happy until you aren’t happy.”

All in favor?

need the dudes.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCj7BBJXsAAA6F7.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 08:27:57 PM
need the dudes.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCj7BBJXsAAA6F7.jpg)

FLOUNDER!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on October 29, 2018, 08:38:16 PM
My theory is that the only people who like black licorice/jellybeans are the youngest siblings.  Essentially it was learn to like black licorice/jellybeans or get no licorice/jellybeans.  Therefore, I actually like black licorice.
Yeah, I especially love the Finland (Panda Brand) Licorice.  But then again I eat One Pomegranate (In season) a day which takes about a hour to finish. Weird.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 29, 2018, 08:40:10 PM
My theory is that the only people who like black licorice/jellybeans are the youngest siblings.  Essentially it was learn to like black licorice/jellybeans or get no licorice/jellybeans.  Therefore, I actually like black licorice.

Consider me a data point that is inconsistent with your stated theory.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2018, 09:43:33 PM
I actually like black jellybeans.  My brothers and sisters hated them so much they would give me theirs out of their Easter baskets and didn't even make me trade.

Best jellybean ever.  Especially because you can enjoy eating them just as much as you can enjoy using them to torture your siblings... like sneaking one into a chocolate chip cookie, or dropping one in their chocolate milk, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 29, 2018, 09:54:39 PM
I really don't understand the candy corn hate.  It tastes like sugar.   And for today's lesson, it's made of:  sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil and honey.

I mean, I'd choose a Milky Way before it, but it's not candy corn tastes like olives or something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on October 29, 2018, 09:57:39 PM
I really don't understand the candy corn hate.  It tastes like sugar.   And for today's lesson, it's made of:  sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil and honey.

I mean, I'd choose a Milky Way before it, but it's not candy corn tastes like olives or something.

People are just trying to jump on a bandwagon of hate. I’ve always enjoyed candy corn. It’s not great, but I’ve had far worse candy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2018, 10:04:35 PM
I really don't understand the candy corn hate.  It tastes like sugar.   And for today's lesson, it's made of:  sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil and honey.

I mean, I'd choose a Milky Way before it, but it's not candy corn tastes like olives or something.

Mmmmm...olives!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 29, 2018, 10:06:01 PM
Olives suck.

Would feed them to a Domer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 29, 2018, 10:07:23 PM
Which is worse, candy corn or whatever that stuff in the black & orange wrappers are?

Black & orange wrappers gets my vote.

People that give those out at halloween should be tar and feathered.  Or banned from Arby's for life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on October 29, 2018, 11:51:37 PM
I didn’t bite anything - I ignored most of your post because it was irrelevant to the “pedestrian” comment.

Look up the definition of pedestrian. Benny made a funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 30, 2018, 03:15:39 AM
Mmmmm...olives!

This. Screw sweets
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 30, 2018, 07:13:09 AM
I really don't understand the candy corn hate.  It tastes like sugar.   And for today's lesson, it's made of:  sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil and honey.

I mean, I'd choose a Milky Way before it, but it's not candy corn tastes like olives or something.

There's definitely some truth to that, but when you get right down to it, most candy is just a sugar delivery mechanism.  The problem is probably with texture and relative lack of identifiable flavor.  The sugar candies (i.e., excluding chocolates) are primarily three textures:  chewy (caramels, taffy, jelly beans, gummies, etc.); powders/compressed powders (sweet tarts, nerds, smartees, pixy stix, etc.) and hard (lollipops, jolly ranchers, etc.).  Candy Corn just doesn't fit into any of the categories.  It's kind of a weird waxy texture.  And, more than most candies, the flavor is just really plain sugar.  I knew that there must be some flavor in there, and when I saw your list of ingredients, it made sense that it is honey.  But basically, candy corn just seems to me like strangely textured sugar.  Not a fan...but willing to admit that much of the hate is just because hating on candy corn is a Halloween tradition.

It may seem like a contradiction, but I appear to be in the minority and I like Bit-o-Honey.  It's also honey flavored, but with a nut flavor mixed in, and it is a chewy texture.

And, what do you have against olives?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 30, 2018, 07:38:09 AM
Milky Way (especially frozen) are awesome.

Candy corn is fine (at least for Halloween).

Bit-o-honey is terrible.

Olives are something parents force children to eat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 30, 2018, 08:01:38 AM
Happy national candy corn day, topper.

(FYI, tomorrow is national dress like a slutty profession day.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 08:37:34 AM
Look up the definition of pedestrian. Benny made a funny.

Yeah, I know what pedestrian means. Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on October 30, 2018, 08:39:18 AM
Milky Way (especially frozen) are awesome.

Candy corn is fine (at least for Halloween).

Bit-o-honey is terrible.

Olives are something parents force children to eat.

Only black olives are disgusting flavorless wastes of space.  I'm on board with all other olives as a delicious snack.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 30, 2018, 09:11:05 AM
Only black olives are disgusting flavorless wastes of space.  I'm on board with all other olives as a delicious snack.

Black olives are great on a pizza.  Another thing chick and I agree on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on October 30, 2018, 09:29:36 AM
Black olives are great on a pizza.  Another thing chick and I agree on.

On the opposite (and correct) side, my wife and I just discussed identifying and removing black olives from all future pizza orders so that we don't have to deal with them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 30, 2018, 09:53:08 AM
On the opposite (and correct) side, my wife and I just discussed identifying and removing black olives from all future pizza orders so that we don't have to deal with them.

It's all good.  We each got the right partner!  These things are important over 30+ years.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 30, 2018, 09:53:26 AM
Black and Orange Wrappers are peanut butter kisses, also known by their old-fashioned name, Mary Janes.  Manufactured by Necco, these lovely treats were put into jeopardy (allong with SweeTarts, necco wafers and Clark bars) when the factory suddenly shut down last July.  Thankfully, it reopened with a financial assist so we can continue to hate the old-time candy of my youth.  (So hated by trick-or-treaters that the City of High Point, NC "banned" them from being handed out this year.)

My personal most-hated candy is circus peanuts.

(https://nuts.com/images/auto/801x534/assets/75b8a2833f268270.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 30, 2018, 09:54:59 AM
But what's your position on black olives mom?   :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 30, 2018, 09:56:07 AM
Not a fan, glow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 30, 2018, 10:06:39 AM
My personal most-hated candy is circus peanuts.


If circus peanuts were candy -- they're not...they're packing material -- I'd agree with you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 30, 2018, 10:24:38 AM
I hated candy corn until I tried some with a handful of dry roasted peanuts.
The poor man's payday bar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 30, 2018, 10:35:43 AM
The usual black or green olives are the red delicious of the olive world.   I'm not a huge olive fan but there are better varieties.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 30, 2018, 10:37:24 AM
I hated candy corn until I tried some with a handful of dry roasted peanuts.
The poor man's payday bar.

Intriguing...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 30, 2018, 10:39:36 AM
I hated candy corn until I tried some with a handful of dry roasted peanuts.
The poor man's payday bar.


Is it though?  I mean a Payday bar isn't exactly expensive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 30, 2018, 11:00:30 AM
Only black olives are disgusting flavorless wastes of space.  I'm on board with all other olives as a delicious snack.
Black olives are merely the least awful of all the nasty, briny olive family.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 30, 2018, 12:29:36 PM

Is it though?  I mean a Payday bar isn't exactly expensive.

I'm really poor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 30, 2018, 01:10:22 PM
I'm really poor.

And sometimes you want one more than twice a month.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 01:51:31 PM
The usual black or green olives are the red delicious of the olive world.   I'm not a huge olive fan but there are better varieties.

Agree. Kalamata and other types of Greek olives are much better than typical green or black olives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 30, 2018, 02:13:55 PM
Black and Orange Wrappers are peanut butter kisses, also known by their old-fashioned name, Mary Janes.  Manufactured by Necco, these lovely treats were put into jeopardy (allong with SweeTarts, necco wafers and Clark bars) when the factory suddenly shut down last July.  Thankfully, it reopened with a financial assist so we can continue to hate the old-time candy of my youth.  (So hated by trick-or-treaters that the City of High Point, NC "banned" them from being handed out this year.)

My personal most-hated candy is circus peanuts.

(https://nuts.com/images/auto/801x534/assets/75b8a2833f268270.jpg)

Circus peanuts are awful, Clark bars are a gift from the gods (my favorite chocolate bar but impossible to find), the black and orange wrapper/Mary Jane candies are good, but not worth what they do to my teeth. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on October 30, 2018, 02:31:40 PM
[quote author=MomofMUltiples link=topic=54409.msg1049469#msg1049469 date=1540911206

My personal most-hated candy is circus peanuts


Looks like a peanut -   Odd orange color -  flavor is banana

The poster child for an enigma. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 30, 2018, 02:39:12 PM
Good and Plenty are far and away the worst candy. It's not even close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 30, 2018, 03:07:59 PM
Good and Plenty are far and away the worst candy. It's not even close.

Bad, but not worst.  Worst goes to those black and orange wrapped whatever's that - like Sexy SpongeBob costumes - you pray only come out at Halloween.


At least Good & Plenty's come in a sealed box, unlike those whatever's that look like they might've been re-wrapped a dozen times.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 30, 2018, 03:28:50 PM
Clark bars are a gift from the gods (my favorite chocolate bar but impossible to find)

Best candy bar ever!!!! Are they still around? I'd order a year's supply if they're available.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on October 30, 2018, 03:30:50 PM
I'll take the black and orange things over candy corn and both forever over circus peanuts.

I'll take any olive over all of those. Olives are delicious. Even the worst olive has its place. You all have the palates of children.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 30, 2018, 04:01:29 PM
Me too. Candy corn is not my favorite, but it isn’t that bad.

My least favorite “candy” has always been black licorice. How can they even treat that vile stuff as candy?

I like black licorice, but stay away from the European salty black licorice Salmiakki or Salmiak.  Ammonium chloride, ouch!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 30, 2018, 04:48:28 PM
Bit O’Honey is a fine candy. So great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on October 30, 2018, 05:07:05 PM
Candy is gross. Except chocolate candy which can be acceptable. This time of year I enjoy a chilled, not frozen, Fun Sized Snickers.

Black Olives are beyond gross, though I believe my position on those thing was due to a horrible experience with them as a child. It involved me thinking leftover black olives in black olive juice in a glass in the fridge was a Coke.

The olives at Mariano's and Whole Foods that are marinated in chilies are delicious as are the Castelvetrano variety. This I believe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 05:58:36 PM

Black Olives are beyond gross, though I believe my position on those thing was due to a horrible experience with them as a child. It involved me thinking leftover black olives in black olive juice in a glass in the fridge was a Coke.


So you began drinking this “Coke,” and started getting a mouthful of salt and olives?

Yeah - that might be playing a part.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 06:00:19 PM
Best candy bar ever!!!! Are they still around? I'd order a year's supply if they're available.

Here ya go:

https://www.ruralking.com/clark-bar?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_content=119190047&gclid=Cj0KCQjwguDeBRDCARIsAGxuU8YAvMVjUYbPmHdLyO1WyCKlBQ_SdRaHKeacxqolTEee9xoAKnTUUdIaAql_EALw_wcB

A bunch of eBay options too...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 06:03:19 PM
By the way - chili and cornbread for dinner tonight. How about y’all?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 30, 2018, 06:05:26 PM
By the way - chili and cornbread for dinner tonight. How about y’all?

ordered "mexican" food... you have not experienced true disappointment till you've ordered mexican food in ireland...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 30, 2018, 06:36:28 PM
Meatballs from Sweden
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on October 30, 2018, 06:40:44 PM
Luxardo cherries in an iced liquid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 30, 2018, 06:41:18 PM
Seriously, a Hershey's chocolate bar from Canada is sooooo much better than ones you buy here.  We always by them in Canada when fishing.

Our theory is Canadian bar might use real sugar v corn syrup for a sweetener.  Regardless, there is a big difference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 30, 2018, 06:53:17 PM
By the way - chili and cornbread for dinner tonight. How about y’all?

Homemade pizza
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 30, 2018, 06:56:54 PM
Homemade pizza

How inexpensively can this be done? Please provide ingredient suggestions (especially the crust and sauce).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 30, 2018, 07:00:14 PM
So you began drinking this “Coke,” and started getting a mouthful of salt and olives?

Yeah - that might be playing a part.

Beats the hell out of chewing tobacco spit. I’m scarred for life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 07:17:30 PM
ordered "mexican" food... you have not experienced true disappointment till you've ordered mexican food in ireland...

I feel your pain. Once when we were in Amsterdam, our kids insisted on “Mexican.” Oof...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 30, 2018, 08:15:00 PM
I feel your pain. Once when we were in Amsterdam, our kids insisted on “Mexican.” Oof...

Kids high as a kite, cant blame them for wanting a burrito.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 30, 2018, 08:45:50 PM
Candy is gross. Except chocolate candy which can be acceptable. This time of year I enjoy a chilled, not frozen, Fun Sized Snickers.


What about chocolate covered candy corn?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 08:45:56 PM
Kids high as a kite, cant blame them for wanting a burrito.

And all it takes is walking down the street....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 30, 2018, 09:43:47 PM
I feel your pain. Once when we were in Amsterdam, our kids insisted on “Mexican.” Oof...

Kids in Amsterdam?  Either you have some really cool kids or your kids have some really lame parents. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 30, 2018, 09:47:32 PM
Meatballs from Sweden
Horse meat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 30, 2018, 10:06:55 PM
How inexpensively can this be done? Please provide ingredient suggestions (especially the crust and sauce).

I'll report back with the details tomorrow (have to check with my wife)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 30, 2018, 10:21:12 PM
Seriously, a Hershey's chocolate bar from Canada is sooooo much better than ones you buy here.  We always by them in Canada when fishing.

Our theory is Canadian bar might use real sugar v corn syrup for a sweetener.  Regardless, there is a big difference.

American chocolate is trash - they substitute vegetable oils for cocoa butter and use fillers like wax.  Once you eat European chocolate (Belgian, german, even Cadbury) you can't go back to Hershey bars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 10:25:00 PM
Kids in Amsterdam?  Either you have some really cool kids or your kids have some really lame parents.

Amsterdam was a stop on a trip from Paris to Bruges.

And our kids are pretty awesome. We took them many places when they were still living here, and since leaving for college they have traveled everywhere from Buenos Aires to Havana to Mumbai.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 30, 2018, 10:26:40 PM
American chocolate is trash - they substitute vegetable oils for cocoa butter and use fillers like wax.  Once you eat European chocolate (Belgian, german, even Cadbury) you can't go back to Hershey bars.

We spent a day in Brussels going from one chocolate shop to another. Awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on October 30, 2018, 10:29:46 PM
When I eat something that tastes awful while in a location that I cannot say "s&@t", my normal description is "it tastes like black licorice"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2018, 07:48:36 AM
I feel your pain. Once when we were in Amsterdam, our kids insisted on “Mexican.” Oof...

We were in Vegas with the kids a couple years ago and we had to eat at ... California Pizza Kitchen.  And there was an hour wait.  #Sadtrombone
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 31, 2018, 08:10:43 AM
We were in Vegas with the kids a couple years ago and we had to eat at ... California Pizza Kitchen.  And there was an hour wait.  #Sadtrombone

"had to"?  C'mon, man.  There are literally thousands of great restaurants in that town.

There's an Olive Garden not too far from our place in Vegas.  I always wondered who would actually go there.  Now I know.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2018, 08:21:31 AM
"had to"?  C'mon, man.  There are literally thousands of great restaurants in that town.

There's an Olive Garden not too far from our place in Vegas.  I always wondered who would actually go there.  Now I know.   ::)

Tell me about it.  -- Truth is, we were in Vegas from 3pm to 6am the next morning with an 8 year old.   I'm a fan of finding a restaurant and getting it done.   We often get caught up in the "well, let's just walk one more block and see if there's something better" syndrome. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 31, 2018, 08:26:05 AM
Tell me about it.  -- Truth is, we were in Vegas from 3pm to 6am the next morning with an 8 year old.   I'm a fan of finding a restaurant and getting it done.   We often get caught up in the "well, let's just walk one more block and see if there's something better" syndrome.

PM me next time.  I promise you I can find you a great restaurant within a block of wherever you are - Strip, Downtown, Summerlin, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 31, 2018, 08:33:19 AM
How inexpensively can this be done? Please provide ingredient suggestions (especially the crust and sauce).

Boboli thin crust (rub on olive oil to ensure it will be crispy), Boboli tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. Mushrooms, onions, green peppers on her side, sausage and onions on mine. Cost for a large pizza is around $8.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteDano on October 31, 2018, 08:34:15 AM
American chocolate is trash - they substitute vegetable oils for cocoa butter and use fillers like wax.  Once you eat European chocolate (Belgian, german, even Cadbury) you can't go back to Hershey bars.

Our mass produced chocolate is not good. However we have plenty of good chocolate. Vosges wins awards over Europeans consistently. Comparing Hershey to their brands is like comparing Coors Lite to award winning micro brews.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on October 31, 2018, 08:37:08 AM
Boboli thin crust (rub on olive oil to ensure it will be crispy), Boboli tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. Mushrooms, onions, green peppers on her side, sausage and onions on mine. Cost for a large pizza is around $8.


A boboli pizza is what we are having for dinner tonight.  Spinach and sundried tomatoes on my side.  She may just go cheese on hers.  Also put some shredded parmesan on there too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2018, 09:54:39 AM
PM me next time.  I promise you I can find you a great restaurant within a block of wherever you are - Strip, Downtown, Summerlin, etc.

Understood .. and we did have some exchanges about Vegas in a thread 2 years ago, I think it was about hotels.  Anyhoo .. lots of great restaurants, but they need(ed) to be kid friendly too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 31, 2018, 10:24:08 AM
We were in Vegas with the kids a couple years ago and we had to eat at ... California Pizza Kitchen.  And there was an hour wait.  #Sadtrombone

Vegas with kids?  Either you have some really cool kids or your kids have some really lame parents.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 31, 2018, 12:36:50 PM
Vegas with kids?  Either you have some really cool kids or your kids have some really lame parents.

Actually, Las Vegas is a great place to fly into if you are going to do an Out West vacation like the Grand Canyon or Zion National Park.

But that's usually a one-and-done type of thing.  Next time, leave the crumb crunchers at home and have some real fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2018, 12:48:13 PM
Vegas with kids?  Either you have some really cool kids or your kids have some really lame parents.

chick is correct.  We flew into Phoenix for Thanksgiving, went to the Grand Canyon, then had a choice of driving back to PHX or Vegas to fly back.  At first we were going to fly out at 8pm, but I found a flight the next morning and we decided to stay overnight, show the kids 6 hours of Vegas. 

Funny, I remember my 10 year old summarizing the trip, "Dad, there sure is a lot of inappropriate things in Vegas."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 31, 2018, 12:49:18 PM
Actually, Las Vegas is a great place to fly into if you are going to do an Out West vacation like the Grand Canyon or Zion National Park.

But that's usually a one-and-done type of thing.  Next time, leave the crumb crunchers at home and have some real fun.

You got Suzy Favor Hamilton's number?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on October 31, 2018, 12:56:22 PM

Funny, I remember my 10 year old summarizing the trip, "Dad, there sure is a lot of inappropriate things in Vegas."

Wait until he finds Scoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on October 31, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
I've never visited Las Vegas yet.  My kids have watched the Ocean's movies like 20 times each and if they were ever in Vegas I'd be worried they're plotting something else related to the casinos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2018, 05:17:15 PM
Been to Vegas once. Meh. The best thing I saw was an Ansel Adams exhibit at the Bellagio gallery. Decent restaurants, but no better than what I could find in Chicago or even Milwaukee or Minneapolis if I needed to. Not into the gambling or heavy drinking thing, and being surrounded by it constantly (and the associated chaos) got old very quickly.

Still, I think it’s one of those places in the United States that everyone should see once if they can. And I can understand why people might want to live there. Mild climate, low cost of living and easy to find nice housing far from the strip. Not on my “retirement possibilities“ list, but I can see why it makes it for some.

Speaking of which, where y’all thinking about retiring? I still have a few years, but I love the Midwest. Maybe stay in Rochester or move to Minneapolis, or possibly even back to Milwaukee. If I can afford the snowbird thing, Scottsdale would be my number one choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on October 31, 2018, 05:40:27 PM
Re: retirement anyone familiar with St George’s Utah? I’ve heard good things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on October 31, 2018, 06:09:21 PM
Been to Vegas once. Meh. The best thing I saw was an Ansel Adams exhibit at the Bellagio gallery. Decent restaurants, but no better than what I could find in Chicago or even Milwaukee or Minneapolis if I needed to. Not into the gambling or heavy drinking thing, and being surrounded by it constantly (and the associated chaos) got old very quickly.

Still, I think it’s one of those places in the United States that everyone should see once if they can. And I can understand why people might want to live there. Mild climate, low cost of living and easy to find nice housing far from the strip. Not on my “retirement possibilities“ list, but I can see why it makes it for some.

Speaking of which, where y’all thinking about retiring? I still have a few years, but I love the Midwest. Maybe stay in Rochester or move to Minneapolis, or possibly even back to Milwaukee. If I can afford the snowbird thing, Scottsdale would be my number one choice.

Virginia Beach. 

Not as cold as Wisconsin, not as hot as Florida, and direct flights to Chicago, NY and Florida. Wake up in the morning to the sound of the ocean.  Just added an elevator to our 3 story house to be prepared down road.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 31, 2018, 07:15:02 PM
Been to Vegas once. Meh. The best thing I saw was an Ansel Adams exhibit at the Bellagio gallery. Decent restaurants, but no better than what I could find in Chicago or even Milwaukee or Minneapolis if I needed to. Not into the gambling or heavy drinking thing, and being surrounded by it constantly (and the associated chaos) got old very quickly.

Still, I think it’s one of those places in the United States that everyone should see once if they can. And I can understand why people might want to live there. Mild climate, low cost of living and easy to find nice housing far from the strip. Not on my “retirement possibilities“ list, but I can see why it makes it for some.

Speaking of which, where y’all thinking about retiring? I still have a few years, but I love the Midwest. Maybe stay in Rochester or move to Minneapolis, or possibly even back to Milwaukee. If I can afford the snowbird thing, Scottsdale would be my number one choice.

Call me in 25 years, gramps.    :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 31, 2018, 07:18:02 PM
So, who's stuck handing out candy, like me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2018, 07:28:16 PM
So, who's stuck handing out candy, like me?

My wife hands out the candy while I walk around the neighborhood telling everybody that our house is handing out red delicious apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 31, 2018, 07:40:36 PM
We're giving out full-size candy bars.

We usually don't get too many trick-or-treaters because we are in a cul-de-sac that isn't very efficient to go around from a trick-or-treating standpoint, so we reward the kids that make the effort.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 31, 2018, 07:55:44 PM
We gave out full bars this year.  Bought 60 bars and got a 60 pack of Rice Krispie Snacks on backup since weather was relatively warm this year.  Worst TorT show since we bought the house in 2010.  Counted 48 kids.  And that includes the two kids who always go through twice in different costumes.

Now I have a dozen candy bars and a box of RK snacks that I sure as hell ain’t eating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on October 31, 2018, 08:04:09 PM
Re: retirement anyone familiar with St George’s Utah? I’ve heard good things.

My sister and her husband lived in Vegas and used to have a vacation home near St George.  I was only there once, but the whole area was beautiful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2018, 08:21:45 PM
We had Trick or Treating on Sunday afternoon.  We had 600 kids, ran out of candy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2018, 08:37:03 PM
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-ultimate-halloween-candy-power-ranking/

Reeces #1 .. Twix, Kitkat

Loser: Good & Plenty

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2018, 08:38:00 PM
Didn’t even need to do the Red Delicious thing tonight. A neighbor at the end of the block had a huge party with unlimited candy, so we have lots of leftovers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 31, 2018, 09:03:13 PM
Y'all just keep on eatin' dat kandy, hey?  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 31, 2018, 09:28:33 PM
Y'all just keep on eatin' dat kandy, hey?  ;D

Job serceruty, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 31, 2018, 09:42:54 PM
Heath is the bomb 💣

Oh yah
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 01, 2018, 04:12:35 AM
Heath is the bomb 💣

Oh yah

That's for Kool-Aid,  not Heath.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on November 01, 2018, 06:26:28 AM
Re: retirement anyone familiar with St George’s Utah? I’ve heard good things.

When I was a kid, '50s,  St. George Utah was ground zero for radioactive fallout from all the A bomb tests.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 01, 2018, 07:24:29 AM
When I was a kid, '50s,  St. George Utah was ground zero for radioactive fallout from all the A bomb tests.

So it might be a nice retirement place in a couple thousand years....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 01, 2018, 07:32:32 AM
So it might be a nice retirement place in a couple thousand years....

Depends how long you want your retirement to last.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 01, 2018, 08:38:08 AM
Depends how long you want your retirement to last.

 ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 01, 2018, 08:44:09 AM
Kinda forgot I had a box of Boo-Berry and Count Chocula in the pantry until this morning.

Opened the Double-B first, thinking I'd ramp up to the Double-C next week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 01, 2018, 08:48:43 AM
Re: retirement anyone familiar with St George’s Utah? I’ve heard good things.

St. George is great.  Big enough to be a real place with a population maybe 90,000.  Wonderful access to outstanding outdoor recreation if you're into that.  More elevation than Vegas so it's not warm at all in the winter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 01, 2018, 08:55:05 AM
As to Goooooo's comment, my question is have you ever been off the Strip?  We almost NEVER even go to the Strip.  So no disrespect intended but anyone who's only experience with Vegas is the Strip doesn't know Vegas.  (Again, perhaps Gooooo is well traveled throughout the area.) 

I like to say that we live in Palm Springs with a real airport.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 01, 2018, 08:56:47 AM
chick is correct.  We flew into Phoenix for Thanksgiving, went to the Grand Canyon, then had a choice of driving back to PHX or Vegas to fly back.  At first we were going to fly out at 8pm, but I found a flight the next morning and we decided to stay overnight, show the kids 6 hours of Vegas. 

Funny, I remember my 10 year old summarizing the trip, "Dad, there sure is a lot of inappropriate things in Vegas."

That's hilarious.  Yeah, I wouldn't raise kids there probably.  Too much temptation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on November 01, 2018, 09:31:36 AM
There is candy everywhere at the office today. Fortunately I played hoops early this AM so I’m going to help reduce the excess candy inventory. Kit Kat & 100 Grand we’re in my first haul. Great candy bars, both of ‘em
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 01, 2018, 10:11:01 AM
I brought two mangos to work today to stave off temptation.  Unfortunately, what knives we have around here (that aren't plastic) are duller than 4ever using proper grammar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on November 01, 2018, 07:53:59 PM
Best candy bar ever!!!! Are they still around? I'd order a year's supply if they're available.

Clark bar was available until about June of this year.  the Co had $$ probs.  Sold a couple of times, but now some candy Co bought the "Clark Bar" and plans to start making it again.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on November 01, 2018, 08:14:23 PM
Clark bar was available until about June of this year.  the Co had $$ probs.  Sold a couple of times, but now some candy Co bought the "Clark Bar" and plans to start making it again.....

Hooray!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 01, 2018, 09:26:25 PM
waukesha had tricks n treats from 5-7 last night.  knew i wouldn't be home in time-set out a big bowl of snickers, peanut M & M's, almond joys.  probably about 50 pieces?  security cam showed about 15 kids came through-i'll bet there are still 30 pieces in the bowl.  i expected a few kids to just tip the thing into their bag and move on?  happy to admit my cynicism was way off.  actually i wish they did cuz those damn candy things are talkin to me


i'm gonna keep my pad here but establish 6 mos and a day in surprise Az.  LOTS of golf courses!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 02, 2018, 07:05:35 AM
waukesha had tricks n treats from 5-7 last night.  knew i wouldn't be home in time-set out a big bowl of snickers, peanut M & M's, almond joys.  probably about 50 pieces?  security cam showed about 15 kids came through-i'll bet there are still 30 pieces in the bowl.  i expected a few kids to just tip the thing into their bag and move on?  happy to admit my cynicism was way off.  actually i wish they did cuz those damn candy things are talkin to me


i'm gonna keep my pad here but establish 6 mos and a day in surprise Az.  LOTS of golf courses!

Many years ago, we took our kids trick or treating in my in-laws' neighborhood on the south side of Milwaukee. A kid dumped an entire bowl of candy into his bag just as a cop car happened to be driving by. Guess who got dropped off at his own house by a police officer? It was awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2018, 08:19:13 AM
As to Goooooo's comment, my question is have you ever been off the Strip?  We almost NEVER even go to the Strip.  So no disrespect intended but anyone who's only experience with Vegas is the Strip doesn't know Vegas.  (Again, perhaps Gooooo is well traveled throughout the area.) 

I like to say that we live in Palm Springs with a real airport.


Most of my time was on or near the strip...but that was largely because every time I asked for recommendations (even when I specified "quiet" or "out of the way"), they were strip-area places. Anyhow, I did acknowledge that there are some nice communities away from the strip and that I could see why some have Vegas on their "retirement possibilities" list. All in all, I'm glad I've seen it, but it will be a while before I return.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 02, 2018, 09:09:34 AM

Most of my time was on or near the strip...but that was largely because every time I asked for recommendations (even when I specified "quiet" or "out of the way"), they were strip-area places. Anyhow, I did acknowledge that there are some nice communities away from the strip and that I could see why some have Vegas on their "retirement possibilities" list. All in all, I'm glad I've seen it, but it will be a while before I return.

All cool.  If you go back, ask away.   :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on November 02, 2018, 09:54:26 AM
oh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 02, 2018, 10:06:55 AM
oh
oh!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 02, 2018, 10:14:17 AM

Most of my time was on or near the strip...but that was largely because every time I asked for recommendations (even when I specified "quiet" or "out of the way"), they were strip-area places. Anyhow, I did acknowledge that there are some nice communities away from the strip and that I could see why some have Vegas on their "retirement possibilities" list. All in all, I'm glad I've seen it, but it will be a while before I return.

The one time I was in Vegas, I probably I covered more of that city than 95% of visitors, and I didn't set foot downtown or on the strip once.  Anywhere I went, it felt like I could have been in Phoenix, Austin, or Salt Lake City... aside from the occasional slot machine you could see through the gas station widows, it was the complete opposite of what most people expect going to LV.  Summerlin is a very nice area, went for a nice jog over by Nellis, had a great dinner one night somewhere up by the muni airport.  Cheap housing, low cost of living, no income taxes... for someone looking for a retirement haven, it should be on anyone's list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 02, 2018, 10:49:20 AM
oh

Stay on topic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 02, 2018, 10:50:04 AM
The one time I was in Vegas, I probably I covered more of that city than 95% of visitors, and I didn't set foot downtown or on the strip once.  Anywhere I went, it felt like I could have been in Phoenix, Austin, or Salt Lake City... aside from the occasional slot machine you could see through the gas station widows, it was the complete opposite of what most people expect going to LV.  Summerlin is a very nice area, went for a nice jog over by Nellis, had a great dinner one night somewhere up by the muni airport.  Cheap housing, low cost of living, no income taxes... for someone looking for a retirement haven, it should be on anyone's list.

Ding, ding.  Also, the weather is absolutely great 10 months a year. Now there are parts of town I wouldn't consider living in but that's another topic.  And actually your percentage is more like 99.9%.  What many don't know is that Vegas has a significant Mormon population so there is a touch of 'SLC lite'.  Frankly, that's good given the reason for the town's existence.  Generally folks are very polite and courteous.

The other thing that I'd add is that it doesn't have as much 'hometown feel' as a typical Midwestern town.  So many transplants, many of whom are in the hospitality industry and used to 'being friendly' with strangers they don't have an actual relationship with results in a little less 'community', especially because the 'come and go rate' is higher than most places.  I will say that the Golden Knights are really helping with that sense of community pride.  Now we all have something in common.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on November 02, 2018, 10:53:50 AM
Ding, ding.  Also, the weather is absolutely great 10 months a year.

Bruh 110 degrees of scorching heat ain’t “absolutely great”.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 02, 2018, 10:56:51 AM
Bruh 110 degrees of scorching heat ain’t “absolutely great”.

+1 and as much as humidity sucks, so does 0% humidity. It's like you're in an oven.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 02, 2018, 10:59:03 AM
Bruh 110 degrees of scorching heat ain’t “absolutely great”.

You actually think the temperature gets that high on a regular basis?

(https://media.tenor.com/images/2672a2395ef37486b779fa43cd10b16b/tenor.gif)


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 02, 2018, 10:59:57 AM
Bruh 110 degrees of scorching heat ain’t “absolutely great”.

Meh... just get yourself one of these.

(https://reviewmoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tent-Air-Conditioner.jpg)

+1 and as much as humidity sucks, so does 0% humidity. It's like you're in an oven.

And these:

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 02, 2018, 11:04:17 AM
Bruh 110 degrees of scorching heat ain’t “absolutely great”.

That's why I said 10 months.   :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on November 02, 2018, 12:24:47 PM
You actually think the temperature gets that high on a regular basis?

(https://media.tenor.com/images/2672a2395ef37486b779fa43cd10b16b/tenor.gif)

Never said that. Please stop with these awful, hurtful tall tales!!

I think there are a good 4 months where the average*** highs are in the mid-90s to mid-100s. It’s unbearable. Yuck yuck yuck.

(PS- I also reserve the right to b1tch about snow & cold weather)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 02, 2018, 01:04:15 PM
Never said that. Please stop with these awful, hurtful tall tales!!

I think there are a good 4 months where the average*** highs are in the mid-90s to mid-100s. It’s unbearable. Yuck yuck yuck.

(PS- I also reserve the right to b1tch about snow & cold weather)
Bruh 110 degrees of scorching heat ain’t “absolutely great”.

Goalpost shift.     ;)

Just funnin' ya.  The reality is that Vegas weather is very much too hot when it's in the 110 range.  Mid 90s is actually a beautiful day.  And a 55 degree sunny day in January when it's 10 back in WI feels like summer.  But that's why we all get to be where we want.  Carry on.    :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2018, 01:40:33 PM
oh!


oh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 02, 2018, 01:50:36 PM
I’ve played golf in Phoenix when it was 114 degrees.  With a cooler full of iced bottled waters, it was perfectly fine.

Although over 9 holes, I must have drank several liters of water without going to the bathroom once.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 02, 2018, 01:53:35 PM
I’ve played golf in Phoenix when it was 114 degrees.  With a cooler full of iced bottled waters, it was perfectly fine.

Although over 9 holes, I must have drank several liters of water without going to the bathroom once.

It is amazing the amount of water you have to pound out there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 02, 2018, 02:28:49 PM
I’ve played golf in Phoenix when it was 114 degrees.  With a cooler full of iced bottled waters, it was perfectly fine.

Although over 9 holes, I must have drank several liters of water without going to the bathroom once.




Sew, ya just pissed behind sum randumb cactus, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 02, 2018, 03:09:34 PM

Sew, ya just pissed behind sum randumb cactus, hey?

My dad once got bombarded by those jumping cactus' while trying to find a ball he shanked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 02, 2018, 04:15:50 PM
My youngest is picking up a Subaru WRX tonight.  He's paying for it....Yeah, no co-signer too. 

Best part about this.  He thinks I'm a little less un-cool cause he can't drive stick (yet) worth sh1t, and I can.   ;D

I'm gonna light em up all the way home!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 02, 2018, 05:30:52 PM
No worries chili, you're still very uncool.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2018, 05:44:32 PM
My youngest is picking up a Subaru WRX tonight.  He's paying for it....Yeah, no co-signer too. 

Best part about this.  He thinks I'm a little less un-cool cause he can't drive stick (yet) worth sh1t, and I can.   ;D

I'm gonna light em up all the way home!!!!

I have heard good things about the WRX. My current ride is a VW GTI with a 6-speed manual. I assume you’re taking the looooong way home to show him how it’s done?   ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 02, 2018, 06:03:38 PM
No worries chili, you're still very uncool.

Just a little less tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 02, 2018, 11:19:58 PM
My youngest is picking up a Subaru WRX tonight.  He's paying for it....Yeah, no co-signer too. 

Best part about this.  He thinks I'm a little less un-cool cause he can't drive stick (yet) worth sh1t, and I can.   ;D

I'm gonna light em up all the way home!!!!

Only downside to the WRX is the 91 octane requirement.  I’ve got an EZ30 in MU subby with the same requirement and while you can run it on 87, the engine will let you know it isn’t happy. 

Otherwise, the WRX is a lot of fun.  You’ve raised a very wise son. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 02, 2018, 11:20:40 PM
When watching Dora the Explorer on Univision, does Tico speak only in English?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 03, 2018, 03:17:11 AM
I’ve played golf in Phoenix when it was 114 degrees.  With a cooler full of iced bottled waters, it was perfectly fine.

Although over 9 holes, I must have drank several liters of water without going to the bathroom once.

This. Also Amazing how far one beer on the course goes when you're dehydrated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 03, 2018, 04:39:19 AM
Only downside to the WRX is the 91 octane requirement.  I’ve got an EZ30 in MU subby with the same requirement and while you can run it on 87, the engine will let you know it isn’t happy. 

Otherwise, the WRX is a lot of fun.  You’ve raised a very wise son.

It's a screamer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 03, 2018, 07:16:17 AM
I’ve played golf in Phoenix when it was 114 degrees.  With a cooler full of iced bottled waters, it was perfectly fine.

Although over 9 holes, I must have drank several liters of water without going to the bathroom once.

  i've golfed up here in 90 degree heat with 70% humidity-18 holes-no potty stops on many bottles of water, but my shirt, pants and shoes were soaked

 Az. golf in 100-115 degrees/8 % humidity-18 holes-no potty stops on many bottles of water- shirt and pants almost dry as a popcorn fart

some of the serious dudes in AZ. have golf carts with A/C-the wusseys anyway
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 03, 2018, 09:24:44 AM
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Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 03, 2018, 11:50:45 AM
I love the sandwich debate. Personally I am a SPIR (structure purist, ingredient rebel)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 03, 2018, 12:07:52 PM
I love the sandwich debate. Personally I am a SPIR (structure purist, ingredient rebel)

I think I'm a SNIP.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 03, 2018, 12:16:10 PM
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Discuss.

We have the meats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 03, 2018, 12:24:59 PM
Only downside to the WRX is the 91 octane requirement.  I’ve got an EZ30 in MU subby with the same requirement and while you can run it on 87, the engine will let you know it isn’t happy. 

Otherwise, the WRX is a lot of fun.  You’ve raised a very wise son.

That’s the only thing I don’t like about my GTI. Fortunately, 91 octane his moderately more affordable at Costco.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 03, 2018, 01:07:28 PM
We have the meats.

I just ate at Arby's for the first time in years.  The deep fried turkey sandwich was very good, and the fact it was turkey gives me the false belief it was somewhat healthy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 03, 2018, 01:48:28 PM
When watching Dora the Explorer on Univision, does Tico speak only in English?
No Spanish with a gringo accent
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 03, 2018, 01:49:36 PM
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Discuss.
Chip butty is where it's at
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 03, 2018, 01:58:00 PM
Chip butty is where it's at

Chips are often a great addition to a sandwich, but they should never be the principal ingredient.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 03, 2018, 06:07:19 PM
Chip butty is where it's at


Yep. Primanti Brothers!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 03, 2018, 06:24:12 PM
Bacon and mustard sandwich.   Mmmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 03, 2018, 06:29:26 PM
Score!  My daughter just came home with this, purchased for 99 cents at the thrift store.  Best daughter ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 03, 2018, 08:29:13 PM
Score!  My daughter just came home with this, purchased for 99 cents at the thrift store.  Best daughter ever.

Looks like your daughter found where Larry Williams dumped his MU gear.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TallTitan34 on November 04, 2018, 07:48:30 AM
Score!  My daughter just came home with this, purchased for 99 cents at the thrift store.  Best daughter ever.

Looks like one of the giveaway hats from around 2006.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Nukem2 on November 04, 2018, 07:51:36 AM
Looks like one of the giveaway hats from around 2006.
I still have that one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 04, 2018, 09:20:04 AM
Movember.  Who's with me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on November 04, 2018, 09:57:00 AM
Movember.  Who's with me?

ZFB’s wife. 4 days in and already has a monster stache.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 04, 2018, 10:52:31 AM
I love the sandwich debate. Personally I am a SPIR (structure purist, ingredient rebel)

So you don’t believe that anything on a sub roll can be a sandwich?  I just can’t agree with that. That probably makes the “True Neutral” my closest fit. I’m not 100% convinced that a hot dog is a sandwich (although I probably lean that way) but excluding subs from the Structure Purist category forces me into the Structure Neutral camp.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 01:58:52 PM
Movember.  Who's with me?


Ron Burgundy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 02:02:50 PM
So, $5 box at KFC or $6 meal at McDonald’s???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 04, 2018, 02:11:02 PM
So you don’t believe that anything on a sub roll can be a sandwich?  I just can’t agree with that. That probably makes the “True Neutral” my closest fit. I’m not 100% convinced that a hot dog is a sandwich (although I probably lean that way) but excluding subs from the Structure Purist category forces me into the Structure Neutral camp.

A sub sandwich is a sub sandwich, which is different from a sandwich even though it has sandwich in its name. I equate it to Chicago style pizza. It's fantastic and maybe related to pizza but I consider it a separate food from other kinds of pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 02:13:12 PM
So, $5 box at KFC or $6 meal at McDonald’s???

KFC
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 02:15:05 PM
A sub sandwich is a sub sandwich, which is different from a sandwich even though it has sandwich in its name. I equate it to Chicago style pizza. It's fantastic and maybe related to pizza but I consider it a separate food from other kinds of pizza.

Your categorization is too complicated.

I separate foods into "stuff I love," "stuff I like" and "stuff I don't like."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 02:18:57 PM
A sub sandwich is a sub sandwich, which is different from a sandwich even though it has sandwich in its name. I equate it to Chicago style pizza. It's fantastic and maybe related to pizza but I consider it a separate food from other kinds of pizza.

You are thinking waaaay to hard about this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 02:22:30 PM
Your categorization is too complicated.

I separate foods into "stuff I love," "stuff I like" and "stuff I don't like."
m

Went to The Rack in Sping Valley yesterday.  Rain cut pheasant hunting short. Nice place. Exterior doesn’t do justice to the inside.  Just a few miles south of your place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 04, 2018, 02:28:20 PM
KFC
+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 04, 2018, 03:10:08 PM
So, $5 box at KFC or $6 meal at McDonald’s???

Neither, $5 box at Taco Bell all day every day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 03:37:37 PM
m

Went to The Rack in Sping Valley yesterday.  Rain cut pheasant hunting short. Nice place. Exterior doesn’t do justice to the inside.  Just a few miles south of your place.

Interesting. So close and I’ve never heard of it. Onion rings look good on the website.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 03:50:59 PM
Interesting. So close and I’ve never heard of it. Onion rings look good on the website.

Not much do look at from the outside. Surprisingly nice inside.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 04, 2018, 04:16:59 PM
m

Went to The Rack in Sping Valley yesterday.  Rain cut pheasant hunting short. Nice place. Exterior doesn’t do justice to the inside.  Just a few miles south of your place.

The Rack, eh? That one of those places were the girls show their private parts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 04:30:43 PM
The Rack, eh? That one of those places were the girls show their private parts?

There’s a place in Burnsville called Racks that comes pretty close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 04, 2018, 04:34:56 PM
BREAKING NEWS:  It's egg nog season.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 04:51:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS:  It's egg nog season.

I can’t wait until it comes out... but after a few glasses, I’m done. I usually wait until a few days before Christmas so I don’t get burned out to early.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 04, 2018, 04:55:17 PM
I can’t wait until it comes out... but after a few glasses, I’m done. I usually wait until a few days before Christmas so I don’t get burned out to early.

You've pretty much described anything Christmas-related in my world.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 04, 2018, 05:22:11 PM
BREAKING NEWS:  It's egg nog season.

Homemade or store bought—boozy or not?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 05:29:58 PM
You've pretty much described anything Christmas-related in my world.

Ha! I’m with you on that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 05:31:00 PM
And I hate that it gets dark so flippin’ early this time of year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 04, 2018, 05:31:51 PM
Was at the grocery store and saw it, bought it immediately.

.. A couple years ago I was checking out at Sendik's and the owner was next in line, our kids are in the same grade.  "Ted, I have one suggestion for the store:  Year-round eggnog."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2018, 05:34:55 PM
Greek Freak with a triple-double in 30 minutes. I know it’s only Sacramento, but yowza!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 06:02:16 PM
Making adult Mac n cheese.  Bacon, cayenne and a special hot sauce. 45 min in the smoker. 

Side dish to two racks o ribs. Pre game for the Pack.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on November 04, 2018, 06:52:11 PM
Has anyone ever had their pizza ruined by hitting a pothole?  Ever?

Assuming no, are the Dominos commercials some of the dumbest commercials ever?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 04, 2018, 06:56:49 PM
For future reference ..

https://mcriblocator.com/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 06:59:48 PM
Whaler down
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 04, 2018, 07:04:39 PM
Making adult Mac n cheese.  Bacon, cayenne and a special hot sauce. 45 min in the smoker. 

Side dish to two racks o ribs. Pre game for the Pack.

i'm looking that one up!  don't forget the popcicles, eyn'er? ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 04, 2018, 07:08:01 PM
For future reference ..

https://mcriblocator.com/

  i still don't get, nor believe this is a big fav...if one was worried about what goes into a hot dog
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 04, 2018, 07:36:31 PM
Homemade or store bought—boozy or not?

Oberweis makes the best store-bought egg nog, hands down.

Add bourbon to taste.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 04, 2018, 08:02:50 PM
Has anyone ever had their pizza ruined by hitting a pothole?  Ever?

Assuming no, are the Dominos commercials some of the dumbest commercials ever?

Considering how bad Wisconsin roads are and that Domino's is actually fixing some of them, I'll happily take a pizza excuse to improve the roads, even if it is a marketing gimmick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 08:15:15 PM
Oberweis makes the best store-bought egg nog, hands down.

Add bourbon to taste.

Going to sisters house in Burr Ridge for 12/25. I’ll need to indulge
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on November 04, 2018, 08:16:26 PM
Going to sisters house in Burr Ridge for 12/25. I’ll need to indulge

Sorry I will miss you again. Will be in Florida for Christmas.

Don't suppose Oberweis makes it this far south LOL!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 08:45:18 PM
Let’s be sure to have a couple of pops at Soft Pines this coming summer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 04, 2018, 08:47:20 PM
Sorry I will miss you again. Will be in Florida for Christmas.

Don't suppose Oberweis makes it this far south LOL!


You probably know Connelley’s Tom and Jerry batter, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 04, 2018, 08:54:01 PM


Meanwhile, over at the FiFo:

https://deadspin.com/wisconsin-woman-displays-incredibly-knowledge-of-cheese-1830214772
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 05, 2018, 09:01:05 AM
Has anyone ever had their pizza ruined by hitting a pothole?  Ever?

Assuming no, are the Dominos commercials some of the dumbest commercials ever?

Shot in the dark, but I'm guessing many a delivery vehicle has been damaged due to potholes.  I swear the last driver that delivered a pizza to my house was one pothole away from having his Sunbird going up in flames.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 06, 2018, 08:25:04 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 06, 2018, 08:59:08 AM
Why did my plane today be at the last gate today. About a mile away. Took a tram, down an escalator, long walk with broken walkway, then long walkway to another escalator up. Then flight delayed (blessing in disguise).  Then a midget plane. All this fun for $1,000.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 06, 2018, 09:20:11 AM
Why did my plane today be at the last gate today. About a mile away. Took a tram, down an escalator, long walk with broken walkway, then long walkway to another escalator up. Then flight delayed (blessing in disguise).  Then a midget plane. All this fun for $1,000.

Ahh, the dreaded B concourse.  When your plane takes off from there, it's best to park in the red or blue ramps and go through the skyway checkpoint.  Only open in the early mornings, though.  I wish it were full time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 06, 2018, 09:53:33 AM
Why did my plane today be at the last gate today. About a mile away. Took a tram, down an escalator, long walk with broken walkway, then long walkway to another escalator up. Then flight delayed (blessing in disguise).  Then a midget plane. All this fun for $1,000.

I HATE the midget planes...which is why I always drive to MSP instead of flying out of RST. Even then, they're getting harder to escape....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 06, 2018, 10:08:35 AM
I HATE the midget planes...which is why I always drive to MSP instead of flying out of RST. Even then, they're getting harder to escape....

Heading to the Bakken, so not much choice in planes.

And yes, concourse B.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 06, 2018, 10:20:02 AM
I HATE the midget planes...which is why I always drive to MSP instead of flying out of RST. Even then, they're getting harder to escape....


I'm a tall guy who loves midget planes.  Nothing better than disembarking quickly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 06, 2018, 12:11:36 PM
So a caravan of 3K Chinese going to Wisconsin, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 06, 2018, 03:22:21 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/10-college-basketball-programs-on-the-rise-10-on-the-decline/ss-BBPbs7e?li=BBnba9I#image=20

So....much.....clickbait....but.....look.......anyway
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 06, 2018, 03:58:35 PM
Heading to the Bakken, so not much choice in planes.

And yes, concourse B.

All the cool kids hang out in Concourse E, by the way.  My walk to the end - technically the end (E16), though not the furthest gate - of Concourse E this afternoon took me all of 4 minutes from the time I cleared security.  In fact, I went from the Avis car return, down the elevator, across on the tram, through north security, and got to my gate in under 15 minutes.

TSA PreCheck is the bomb.  Just don't say that to their faces.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 06, 2018, 04:12:09 PM
Wojo told the students that if 3000 show up tonight he's buying them all lunch tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on November 06, 2018, 05:25:10 PM
TSA PreCheck is the bomb.  Just don't say that to their faces.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/a9df6ffa216422844838626c7ec6a835/tenor.gif?itemid=4718850)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 06, 2018, 06:09:18 PM

TSA PreCheck is the bomb.  Just don't say that to their faces.


Well done, my friend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 07, 2018, 06:17:23 PM
It really is considered a delicacy in places like Singapore....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46120507

I tried it once, and gagged on the first bite.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 07, 2018, 06:53:20 PM
Drew Magary hilariously counsels a man whose Domer brother-in-law is trying to indoctrinate his kids:
https://adequateman.deadspin.com/don-t-force-your-sports-fandom-onto-other-people-s-kids-1830175309
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 07, 2018, 07:29:01 PM
Drew Magary hilariously counsels a man whose Domer brother-in-law is trying to indoctrinate his kids:
https://adequateman.deadspin.com/don-t-force-your-sports-fandom-onto-other-people-s-kids-1830175309

That's why I buy Dayton gear for my enemies' children.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 07, 2018, 08:02:02 PM
It really is considered a delicacy in places like Singapore....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46120507

I tried it once, and gagged on the first bite.

  couldn't someone just have lit a match  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 07, 2018, 08:59:55 PM
Where in the world is Austin Grandstaff?

[urlhttps://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Former-Ohio-State-Buckeyes-guard-Austin-Grandstaff-now-longer-with-DePaul-appears-to-be-pursuing-music-career-121096607/[/url]
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 07, 2018, 09:53:29 PM
4ever won't be happy. Wojo thanking Crean
https://twitter.com/steve_wojo/status/1060372759325409287?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on November 07, 2018, 10:35:46 PM
4ever won't be happy. Wojo thanking Crean
https://twitter.com/steve_wojo/status/1060372759325409287?s=21

TC (ties down to his knees, ill fitting suits and shirts, weird hairdo, etc.) isn't exactly a GQ style editor. Weren't these the same unis as last year, anyway?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on November 08, 2018, 06:32:22 AM
TC (ties down to his knees, ill fitting suits and shirts, weird hairdo, etc.) isn't exactly a GQ style editor. Weren't these the same unis as last year, anyway?

I think he’s talking about the Wade jersey in the tweet he quoted. Which were nice jerseys but fairly bland by MU standards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on November 08, 2018, 12:25:35 PM
Bought my first 4K TV this week.  A coworker suggested watching Plant Earth II on Netflix as a test of the quality.  Just stunning, but not the point.

I was fast forwarding through it to view different scenes and saw a large bird flying that caught my eye.  It was a golden eagle fighting with crows to eat a fox carcass, if I remember correctly.  I rarely have a positive response to "golden eagle", but it is a pretty damn impressive bird.  The nose dive scene was awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Babybluejeans on November 08, 2018, 01:41:09 PM
I think he’s talking about the Wade jersey in the tweet he quoted. Which were nice jerseys but fairly bland by MU standards.

Yea they were like standard early-2000s high school basketball jerseys. Not sweet at all, unless you happened to coach a team wearing those jerseys that Dwyane Wade carried to the Final Four.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on November 08, 2018, 01:44:03 PM
NIKOLA JOKIC aiiiner?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 08, 2018, 02:58:52 PM
Bought my first 4K TV this week.  A coworker suggested watching Plant Earth II on Netflix as a test of the quality.  Just stunning, but not the point.

I was fast forwarding through it to view different scenes and saw a large bird flying that caught my eye.  It was a golden eagle fighting with crows to eat a fox carcass, if I remember correctly.  I rarely have a positive response to "golden eagle", but it is a pretty damn impressive bird.  The nose dive scene was awesome!

They were awesome on 60 minutes a behind the scenes here if you can watch the full episode it is great

https://youtu.be/I3XYjtxP8h8

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 08, 2018, 05:35:15 PM
NIKOLA JOKIC aiiiner?


Oof.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 08, 2018, 06:31:01 PM
Ahh, the dreaded B concourse.  When your plane takes off from there, it's best to park in the red or blue ramps and go through the skyway checkpoint.  Only open in the early mornings, though.  I wish it were full time.

Of course, the equally dreaded gate A14 for my return gate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 08, 2018, 06:36:05 PM
Of course, the equally dreaded gate A14 for my return gate.

Yikes! You can practically see my house from there.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 08, 2018, 07:01:23 PM
Of course, the equally dreaded gate A14 for my return gate.




Quit flyin' Spirit den, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 08, 2018, 08:36:01 PM



Quit flyin' Spirit den, hey?

Delta, but it sure felt like it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 08, 2018, 08:47:29 PM
Delta, but it sure felt like it.

Only had awful experiences flying Delta. Never again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 08, 2018, 09:01:04 PM
Spent a couple of days on the Bakken.  With oil prices rising and extraction technology improving, the man camps are filling up. 

It's the Wild Wild West. Learned too much about H2S.  Very dangerous place to drive with flying semis and 2 lane highways.  The Walmart in Williston can be pretty scary at night. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 08, 2018, 09:34:34 PM
North Dakota never met a fossil fuel they didn’t like.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 08, 2018, 09:36:22 PM
North Dakota never met a fossil fuel they didn’t like.

Amazing, the money out there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 09, 2018, 09:15:15 AM



Quit flyin' Spirit den, hey?

Spirit's gate at MSP is actually closer to the terminal than both UAL and AA.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 09, 2018, 09:50:45 AM
Spirit's gate at MSP is actually closer to the terminal than both UAL and AA.

I am not a travel snob by any means {I am a major Southwest fan girl, for example}, but I would rather walk to my destination than fly Spirit again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 09, 2018, 10:00:52 AM
I am not a travel snob by any means {I am a major Southwest fan girl, for example}, but I would rather walk to my destination than fly Spirit again.

My only experience flying Spirit was fantastic.  Sadly, I've talked to enough people to know that I should not expect that to be the case if I ever fly Spirit again.  I'm not going to avoid them, but my expectations are in check.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 09, 2018, 10:24:18 AM
I would rather walk to my destination than fly Spirit again.
^This
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 09, 2018, 10:32:33 AM
I've only had good Spirit experiences, but I'm a logical human being. I know what I am paying for.

I did see boobs on Spirit flight 3 years ago on the way to Vegas, so they got that going for them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 09, 2018, 10:34:47 AM
I've only had good Spirit experiences, but I'm a logical human being. I know what I am paying for.

I did see boobs on Spirit flight 3 years ago on the way to Vegas, so they got that going for them.


Yeah but were they good boobs?  Or typical "Midwest to Vegas for a Vacation" type boobs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 09, 2018, 10:50:17 AM

Or typical "Midwest to Vegas for a Vacation" type boobs.

In fairness, the majority of people who go to Vegas for a vacation are boobs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2018, 12:17:23 PM
There hasn't been a decent US airline since the demise of Midwest Express.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 09, 2018, 12:37:35 PM
In fairness, the majority of people who go to Vegas for a vacation are boobs.



Shouldant rip Ma and Pa like dat, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 09, 2018, 01:06:15 PM
I've only had good Spirit experiences, but I'm a logical human being. I know what I am paying for.

I did see boobs on Spirit flight 3 years ago on the way to Vegas, so they got that going for them.

How much did Spirit charge you to look at those boobs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 09, 2018, 01:08:55 PM
There hasn't been a decent US airline since the demise of Midwest Express.


That's because the common-folk have shown no desire to base their purchasing decisions on anything but price with a slight nod to convenience.  (Me included.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Coleman on November 09, 2018, 01:09:39 PM
How much did Spirit charge you to look at those boobs?

$25 per nipple
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 09, 2018, 01:13:48 PM


Shouldant rip Ma and Pa like dat, hey?

If you have a second home somewhere, that's not exactly what I'd call "vacation."  Same goes for a night at Sybaris in the Quon.

Semantics, perhaps, but I'm speaking more along the lines of "hey, I work really hard for 51 weeks out of the year, so I'm going to spend the only vacation I get relaxing in Vegas" not "let's head to the condo in Vegas next weekend" or "the girls and I are going to take a few days off work and head to Vegas."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 09, 2018, 01:15:54 PM
If you have a second home somewhere, that's not exactly what I'd call "vacation."  Same goes for a night at Sybaris in the Quon.

Semantics, perhaps, but I'm speaking more along the lines of "hey, I work really hard for 51 weeks out of the year, so I'm going to spend the only vacation I get relaxing in Vegas" not "let's head to the condo in Vegas next weekend" or "the girls and I are going to take a few days off work and head to Vegas."


Exactly.  Vegas Second Home boobs are another thing entirely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 09, 2018, 01:19:13 PM

Exactly.  Vegas Second Home boobs are another thing entirely.

Dammit, Sultan.... I thought we all agreed that we weren't discussing the "refund gap" anymore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 09, 2018, 01:23:53 PM

That's because the common-folk have shown no desire to base their purchasing decisions on anything but price with a slight nod to convenience.  (Me included.)

But the problem with Spirit is that their price only looks lower than everybody else.  Start adding in all of the extras, like your carry-on bag, your seat price, your beverage, and so forth, and the flight costs the same as many others (more, maybe, if you forgot to pay for your carry-on before you get to the airport).  It frustrates me when these flights always come up as the "low cost carrier" in our travel and expense program because the costs they show simply aren't comparable.  Plus, like many Twin Cities residents who travel a lot on business, I have considerable status at Delta.  It's hard to justify choosing Spirit when for $50 more (all-in) you can get upgraded regularly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Coleman on November 09, 2018, 02:42:27 PM
But the problem with Spirit is that their price only looks lower than everybody else.  Start adding in all of the extras, like your carry-on bag, your seat price, your beverage, and so forth, and the flight costs the same as many others (more, maybe, if you forgot to pay for your carry-on before you get to the airport).  It frustrates me when these flights always come up as the "low cost carrier" in our travel and expense program because the costs they show simply aren't comparable.  Plus, like many Twin Cities residents who travel a lot on business, I have considerable status at Delta.  It's hard to justify choosing Spirit when for $50 more (all-in) you can get upgraded regularly.

Agreed. If Spirit, when all is said and done, truly was cheaper than legacy airlines, maybe I would give the Greyhound of the Skies a chance. But why pay the same or more for such an experience?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 09, 2018, 02:44:04 PM
If you over 5’9”, spirit is painful. Really, really painful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 09, 2018, 03:27:48 PM
I was kinda surprised while booking a flight recently that even American charges to check luggage nowadays.

Now, I'm certainly team carry on only if possible, even in the case where checked bags are free. But has that always been the norm?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 09, 2018, 03:48:48 PM
I was kinda surprised while booking a flight recently that even American charges to check luggage nowadays.

Now, I'm certainly team carry on only if possible, even in the case where checked bags are free. But has that always been the norm?


I think airlines started charging for checked bags about 10-15 years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 09, 2018, 05:30:49 PM

Yeah but were they good boobs?  Or typical "Midwest to Vegas for a Vacation" type boobs.

They weren't bad, but judging from the clothed versions we expected better.

How much did Spirit charge you to look at those boobs?

$20 for the first view, $5 for each subsequent showing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2018, 05:32:43 PM

I think airlines started charging for checked bags about 10-15 years ago.

Yep. Although Spirit and some other nickel and dime carriers started earlier, American was the first legacy carrier to charge a checked baggage fee in 2008.

https://www.farecompare.com/travel-advice/airline-fees-bags-history/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 09, 2018, 07:05:58 PM
$25 per nipple

So $75 for dis broad, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 09, 2018, 08:08:40 PM
Yep. Although Spirit and some other nickel and dime carriers started earlier, American was the first legacy carrier to charge a checked baggage fee in 2008.

https://www.farecompare.com/travel-advice/airline-fees-bags-history/

I guess I've only flown domestic like once over the past decade so that makes sense.

So used to international travel nowadays.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2018, 08:42:10 PM

I guess I've only flown domestic like once over the past decade so that makes sense.

So used to international travel nowadays.


Those are the only flights the airlines seem to care about anymore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on November 10, 2018, 06:38:57 AM
Delta gold card.  Never charged for bags on Delta flights and higher priority boarding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 10, 2018, 07:50:36 AM
Delta gold card.  Never charged for bags on Delta flights and higher priority boarding.

This...or elite status. I haven’t flown in a while, but Delta Platinum Medallion status always avoided fees for me. The only issue is that a card (or elite status) only works on that airline and its partners.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 10, 2018, 08:54:54 AM
This...or elite status. I haven’t flown in a while, but Delta Platinum Medallion status always avoided fees for me. The only issue is that a card (or elite status) only works on that airline and its partners.

Or Southwest.  Two free bags for everyone. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2018, 08:59:15 AM
Yeah, and free views of folks' butt crack as they jockey for limited bin space on that cattle car, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 10, 2018, 09:12:58 AM
Or Southwest.  Two free bags for everyone.

I haven’t flown Southwest in years. Honest questions - do they still prevent you from reserving seats? If they allow it, do you have to pay extra or have some sort of elite status?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2018, 09:19:39 AM
Ewe kan reserve yo seat if yo kan nock da old lady, in front of ya, wile runnin' down da tarmac, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 10, 2018, 10:06:19 AM
Or Southwest.  Two free bags for everyone.

If Spirit is the Greyhound of the skies, is Southwest the MegaBus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 10, 2018, 11:49:18 AM
I haven’t flown Southwest in years. Honest questions - do they still prevent you from reserving seats? If they allow it, do you have to pay extra or have some sort of elite status?

No but early bird check in puts you in the first fifteen boarding. Pretty much any seat then. $15 per flight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 10, 2018, 01:01:03 PM
No but early bird check in puts you in the first fifteen boarding. Pretty much any seat then. $15 per flight.

Minor nit - early bird checks you in automatically - likely anywhere from 30-60.  A-List and A-List Preferred board before those - usually 16-30.  1-15 is reserved for business select (the most expensive tickets), but usually you can upgrade to those positions at the airport for ~$40.

Disclaimer/Credentials: I've been on a Southwest flight > 60 times this year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: YoungMUFan4 on November 10, 2018, 01:34:00 PM
No but early bird check in puts you in the first fifteen boarding. Pretty much any seat then. $15 per flight.

They've actually adjusted to Dynamic pricing for early bird check-in.  Anywhere from 15-25 now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 10, 2018, 03:46:19 PM
So at the end of the day, the only unique benefit of Southwest is the checked bag policy.

Seats sound like other airlines, but worse...you have to pay your way to better seating opportunities, either by flying all the time or by adding cash to the mix, but you never know exactly where you’re sitting until you’re actually on the plane. Oof.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 10, 2018, 04:02:22 PM
So at the end of the day, the only unique benefit of Southwest is the checked bag policy.

Seats sound like other airlines, but worse...you have to pay your way to better seating opportunities, either by flying all the time or by adding cash to the mix, but you never know exactly where you’re sitting until you’re actually on the plane. Oof.

I use several airlines, but I prefer Southwest because I find they tend to be on time more often, and cancel flights less.  That is important to me.

To me, all domestic flights tend to be cattle cars unless you are upfront, and getting where I need to be when I need to be there is the tiebreaker for me choosing SW when I can.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 10, 2018, 04:20:44 PM
I haven’t flown Southwest in years. Honest questions - do they still prevent you from reserving seats? If they allow it, do you have to pay extra or have some sort of elite status?

  within reason-yes.  multiple times, i will get on with my A-1 thru 7/8 and get my exit row seat without the seat in front of me and my wife will usually have something like A-20-30 or so and i don't recall anyone really even trying to sit next to me as there are so many still available.  when i get to the gate, i will inquire about the A-1thru 15.  if its below 7 or 8, i spend the extra $40.  hello exit row window.

   i have heard of people trying to save like 3-4-5 seats or more-that's horse hockey!  but what ya gonna do?  sit there and beach at em?  then you get your way, but ya have to sit next to some low life for 4 hours scowl at ya

    once i took that seat and a some big dude looking hung over as chit never taking his shades off sits in the aisle seat, leaving the middle seat empty between us.  people took one look at the guy and we had our deluxe accommodations all the way to vegas.  i thanked him and he growled something back to me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 10, 2018, 06:26:00 PM
So at the end of the day, the only unique benefit of Southwest is the checked bag policy.

Not the only benefit. 
 * No change fees is a HUGE benefit - plus you can generally cancel and get a credit to be used on another flight.  Also, if you change flights, and the new one is cheaper, you get a credit to use later.  Try that with any other airline!
 * Flight attendants are generally nicer than other airlines.
 * I don' think I've paid for a drink all year.  They keep sending me free drink coupons.
 * A-List is pretty easy to get.

I'm sure there's more.  If not for everyone, but I prefer them over other airlines. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 11, 2018, 09:41:02 AM
Not the only benefit. 
 * No change fees is a HUGE benefit - plus you can generally cancel and get a credit to be used on another flight.  Also, if you change flights, and the new one is cheaper, you get a credit to use later.  Try that with any other airline!
 * Flight attendants are generally nicer than other airlines.
 * I don' think I've paid for a drink all year.  They keep sending me free drink coupons.
 * A-List is pretty easy to get.

I'm sure there's more.  If not for everyone, but I prefer them over other airlines.

Screw all that!  I want to know ahead of time exactly which seat I am going to sit in!   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 11, 2018, 09:44:14 AM
Minor nit - early bird checks you in automatically - likely anywhere from 30-60.  A-List and A-List Preferred board before those - usually 16-30.  1-15 is reserved for business select (the most expensive tickets), but usually you can upgrade to those positions at the airport for ~$40.

Disclaimer/Credentials: I've been on a Southwest flight > 60 times this year.


OK thanks.  That's right.

I haven't flown in awhile so I misspoke. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 11, 2018, 09:47:00 AM

OK thanks.  That's right.

I haven't flown in awhile so I misspoke.

Even so - As long as you are in the A boarding group you can pretty much get the kind of seat you want - aisle or window, front or back of plane, etc.  You can usually get your choice if aisle or window even if you are in the B boarding group.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 11, 2018, 09:48:55 AM
Even so - As long as you are in the A boarding group you can pretty much get the kind of seat you want - aisle or window, front or back of plane, etc.  You can usually get your choice if aisle or window even if you are in the B boarding group.


Yep.  I care much more about getting space for my carry on rather than knowing where I am sitting. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 11, 2018, 09:54:54 AM
This...or elite status. I haven’t flown in a while, but Delta Platinum Medallion status always avoided fees for me. The only issue is that a card (or elite status) only works on that airline and its partners.

Elite status is great - I’m Diamond on Delta and the perks are amazing. If only I didn’t have to fly so dang much to get there...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2018, 02:47:41 PM
Elite status is great - I’m Diamond on Delta and the perks are amazing. If only I didn’t have to fly so dang much to get there...

I never hit Diamond, but was Platinum on NW and then Delta for many years. Loved the perks - my favorites were the upgrades to Biz on family trips to Europe and Asia - but as you said, the constant travel got tiresome.

Now I no longer travel for work and both daughters are on their own and living within easy driving distance, so airports are mostly in my past. :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2018, 02:49:53 PM
Screw all that!  I want to know ahead of time exactly which seat I am going to sit in!   ::)

It isn't so much the exact seat ( ::)), but knowing my family would be together on vacations without having to coax other passengers, or getting in exit rows, or other benefits of reserved seating.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 11, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
It isn't so much the exact seat ( ::)), but knowing my family would be together on vacations without having to coax other passengers, or getting in exit rows, or other benefits of reserved seating.

In 20+ years of family travel on Southwest, that's never happened to us. Family Boarding is after group B so it's never an issue. There are a few times when I have witnessed a flight attendant bribe a passenger with free drinks to move so a honeymooning couple could sit together, but really, anyone who checks in at the 24-hour mark has no problem whatsoever in sitting together. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 11, 2018, 05:54:16 PM
It isn't so much the exact seat ( ::)), but knowing my family would be together on vacations without having to coax other passengers, or getting in exit rows, or other benefits of reserved seating.

If you cant find seats together for the fam, give one of the kids a pinch on the arm, make em start crying.   Nobody wants to sit by a crying kid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 11, 2018, 05:59:46 PM
Four does diggin' WN, y'all likely think Ponderosa iz value and Gibson's iz a waist of scratch, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 11, 2018, 06:01:06 PM
And folks wunder y our endowment iz sew low, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2018, 06:20:47 PM
In 20+ years of family travel on Southwest, that's never happened to us. Family Boarding is after group B so it's never an issue. There are a few times when I have witnessed a flight attendant bribe a passenger with free drinks to move so a honeymooning couple could sit together, but really, anyone who checks in at the 24-hour mark has no problem whatsoever in sitting together.


Good to hear.

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 11, 2018, 06:29:38 PM
And just to correct chick's typo, Family boarding is between group A and B.  The typical SWA 700 series is 137 seats while the larger 800 series hold 175.  Each boarding group is 60 (max, as A 1-15 is rarely full).  So ANY family with young kids will board no worse than the 43rd percentile (34th for an 800).  There will be multiple open rows and/or pairs together when they start down the plane's aisle, especially if they head aft.

Bottom line, families with young kids sit together assuming they arrive at the gate in time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 11, 2018, 06:40:47 PM
Yeah, and free views of folks' butt crack as they jockey for limited bin space on that cattle car, hey?

Truthfully for-never, it's MUCH worse on the legacy carriers in coach simply because cheap travelers literally carry on EVERYTHING.  It is extremely rare that a late boarding SWA customer won't find room overhead for his roller-bag.  Now it may not be right above his seat but whatever.  If you're a C boarder, never pass open bin space for your bag and sit behind it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2018, 11:04:38 AM
Four does diggin' WN, y'all likely think Ponderosa iz value and Gibson's iz a waist of scratch, aina?

It doesn't surprise me, but your opinion is very disconnected from reality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 12, 2018, 12:36:03 PM
It doesn't surprise me, but your opinion is very disconnected from reality.

Grain free!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 12, 2018, 01:01:36 PM
Grain free!

Yep.  4Never is just salty because now that Southwest had to get rid of their peanuts, all of their complimentary snacks have gluten:  Pretzels. plane-shaped cookies, Lorna Dunes, wheat thins, Bellvita, Cheez-its, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 12, 2018, 01:02:28 PM
Grain free!

Grains = reality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 12, 2018, 07:18:20 PM
Irregardless 4ever won't like it

https://twitter.com/tomcrean/status/1062090927383162882?s=21

Irregardless of your role or position with a team, if you are not BRINGING energy then you are TAKING it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 12, 2018, 07:38:02 PM
Irregardless 4ever won't like it

https://twitter.com/tomcrean/status/1062090927383162882?s=21

Irregardless of your role or position with a team, if you are not BRINGING energy then you are TAKING it.

And English is TC's first language.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 12, 2018, 08:07:19 PM
On any domestic flight (depending on the specific situation, red eyes excluded) my main goal is to limit the amount of terminal time to as little as possible vs seat or status.  The time in the tube is going to be cramped, filled with boarish people who think they are more important than you, PWT, families trying to manage, and airborne contagions.  The terminal is basically those same aspects X's 100 flights. 

Get to the gate less than 10 min before boarding and limit connections to sub 30min and I don't care about my seat.

Side note.....grains are awesome (for me).  Whatever diet/exercise keeps you healthy and fit is good by me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on November 12, 2018, 08:53:59 PM
And English is TC's first language.

I'm pretty sure it's Diet Pepsi
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 13, 2018, 09:28:11 AM
Lettuce all give it up ta Ma and Pa for da $1M gift ta da College of Nursin'. Y'all bee da bomb, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on November 13, 2018, 09:38:23 AM
Lettuce all give it up ta Ma and Pa for da $1M gift ta da College of Nursin'. Y'all bee da bomb, hey?

If that says what I think it says - then that's incredible!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 13, 2018, 09:55:18 AM
If that says what I think it says - then that's incredible!

Whatever it is, it is inaccurate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 13, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
Assuming you're referring to the large estate gift to MUCN from Barbara Regan '59 announced a week back.  Wonderful legacy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 13, 2018, 10:38:28 AM
Sew, it wuzant ewe, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on November 13, 2018, 10:41:46 AM
4ever

Ma and Pa continue to surprise me. Well done, glow and chick!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 13, 2018, 11:45:43 AM
Grain free = Dementia
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 13, 2018, 07:35:36 PM
So at the UMBC game I was pissed at some d-bag who sat right in front of us and clamped this massive camera apparatus to the glass half-wall at the front of the upper deck.  It was right in our sightline.  I was going to say something to him,  but fortunately, he took everything down and left right after the start of the game.

Turns out he was taking a panoramic photo.  I got an email with ordering instructions:

https://www.panoramas.com/marquette-golden-eagles-basketball-panorama-fiserv-forum-mqu2.html?utm_source=marquette&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marquette2018
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on November 13, 2018, 08:37:01 PM
Amazing, the money out there.

We make good money up there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 13, 2018, 09:00:06 PM
So at the UMBC game I was pissed at some d-bag who sat right in front of us and clamped this massive camera apparatus to the glass half-wall at the front of the upper deck.  It was right in our sightline.  I was going to say something to him,  but fortunately, he took everything down and left right after the start of the game.

Turns out he was taking a panoramic photo.  I got an email with ordering instructions:

https://www.panoramas.com/marquette-golden-eagles-basketball-panorama-fiserv-forum-mqu2.html?utm_source=marquette&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marquette2018

He takes a nice pic for a d-bag.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 13, 2018, 09:07:08 PM
He takes a nice pic for a d-bag.

Well, I didn't think he was a d-bag once I figured out what he was doing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 13, 2018, 09:44:26 PM
Well, I didn't think he was a d-bag once I figured out what he was doing.

Just messin’ with ya, chick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 13, 2018, 11:24:54 PM
He takes a nice pic for a d-bag.

D-bags are actually quite adept at taking clandestine pictures and selling them on the internet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 14, 2018, 07:51:04 AM
Simple answer---Bye seats in da lower bowl, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 14, 2018, 08:27:52 AM
Simple answer---Bye seats in da lower bowl, aina?

‘Cept from the reports, ya might first need to invest in an expedition weight Canada Goose parka if ya wanna sit downstairs....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 14, 2018, 11:02:01 AM
So at the UMBC game I was pissed at some d-bag who sat right in front of us and clamped this massive camera apparatus to the glass half-wall at the front of the upper deck.  It was right in our sightline.  I was going to say something to him,  but fortunately, he took everything down and left right after the start of the game.

Turns out he was taking a panoramic photo.  I got an email with ordering instructions:

https://www.panoramas.com/marquette-golden-eagles-basketball-panorama-fiserv-forum-mqu2.html?utm_source=marquette&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marquette2018

I saw his camera set-up before the game and wondered how the heck he got that in past security as any camera with more than a 3" lens is prohibited.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 14, 2018, 09:48:44 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 16, 2018, 01:19:19 PM
This will take the sting out of losing to Indiana.

(https://www.restaurantnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Arbys-Finally-Put-Curly-Fries-on-a-Sandwich-The-Arbynator-768x490.jpg)

https://www.restaurantnews.com/arbys-finally-put-curly-fries-on-a-sandwich-the-arbynator-111518/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 16, 2018, 01:25:39 PM
Not to mention .. the new Arby's Duckwich.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelinemaynard/2018/10/16/first-venison-then-elk-now-arbys-is-serving-up-duck/#4e2a689d4d64
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 16, 2018, 01:35:02 PM
This will take the sting out of losing to Indiana.

(https://www.restaurantnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Arbys-Finally-Put-Curly-Fries-on-a-Sandwich-The-Arbynator-768x490.jpg)

https://www.restaurantnews.com/arbys-finally-put-curly-fries-on-a-sandwich-the-arbynator-111518/

The official Arby's endorsement of the Chip Butty?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 16, 2018, 01:46:14 PM
I do love the H Jon Benjamin is the new spokesman for Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 16, 2018, 01:58:53 PM
I do love the H Jon Benjamin mu_hilltopper is the new spokesman for Arby's.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 16, 2018, 01:59:39 PM
FIFY

In my defense, have you ever seen MU Hilltopper and H Jon Benjamin in the same place?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 16, 2018, 02:18:19 PM
In my defense, have you ever seen MU Hilltopper and H Jon Benjamin in the same place?

I must admit I haven't.

#topperrevealed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 16, 2018, 03:13:49 PM
I have more hair than that dude.  Thick and luxurious, like Arby's sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 16, 2018, 03:16:25 PM
I have more hair than that dude.  Thick and luxurious, like Arby's sauce.


From now on I'm going to read your posts in the voice of Sterling Archer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 16, 2018, 04:20:48 PM
I have more hair than that dude.  Thick and luxurious, like Arby's sauce.

Just a weeee bit creepy, dude.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 17, 2018, 09:02:48 AM
Got some awesome locally-grown Honeycrisp apples at our food coop. Prices are going down as the trees get more mature and plentiful.👍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 17, 2018, 03:21:50 PM
You know, now that I'm watching it with a critical eye, Teen Wolf is not that great a movie. 

Full of plot holes and lame acting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 17, 2018, 03:52:35 PM
Kinda like da basketball game, den, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 17, 2018, 04:41:39 PM
You know, now that I'm watching it with a critical eye, Teen Wolf is not that great a movie. 

Full of plot holes and lame acting.

Also, did you notice that the stunt double who did all the basketball tricks was at least six inches taller than Michael J. Fox?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 17, 2018, 04:45:53 PM
Hot taek:  I've really never been all that impressed with Michael J. Fox.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 17, 2018, 04:49:01 PM
Hot taek:  I've really never been all that impressed with Michael J. Fox.

He was tremendous during his story arc on scrubs when he played an OCD doctor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 17, 2018, 06:15:58 PM
He was tremendous during his story arc on scrubs when he played an OCD doctor.


I must admit I never watched that show.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 17, 2018, 06:30:34 PM
 
   “Wait a minute doc, are you trying to tell me that my mother has the hots for me?”   “Precisely”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 17, 2018, 07:57:08 PM
Also, did you notice that the stunt double who did all the basketball tricks was at least six inches taller than Michael J. Fox?
Even I'm 6" taller tham Michael J. Fox
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 17, 2018, 08:57:23 PM
Even I'm 6" taller tham Michael J. Fox

LOL pretty much!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 18, 2018, 07:57:06 AM
7 below this morning in northern Iowa. Saw at least a dozen roosters though. 😀
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on November 18, 2018, 08:59:46 AM
7 below this morning in northern Iowa. Saw at least a dozen roosters though. 😀

Is this gun deer hunting season in Iowa? Is deer hunting in Iowa like WI? Let's be safe out there! (Michael Conrad voice)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 18, 2018, 09:10:25 AM
Too-legged orr fore-legged, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2018, 01:36:43 PM
7 below this morning in northern Iowa. Saw at least a dozen roosters though. 😀

Made for a chilly morning bike ride here in RST....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 18, 2018, 03:35:16 PM
7 below this morning in northern Iowa. Saw at least a dozen roosters though. 😀
7 below 90 here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 18, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
Is this gun deer hunting season in Iowa? Is deer hunting in Iowa like WI? Let's be safe out there! (Michael Conrad voice)

Iowa deer is early December   Chinese chickens today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2018, 08:29:56 PM
18 degrees and grilling burgers. Life is good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 18, 2018, 08:39:25 PM
     75 down here, 18 holes and the closest I came to a bird was a hummingbird on the 8th hole but hey, we’ll try er again tomorrow
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 19, 2018, 06:52:53 PM
Cold and windy in NY for the pre-season NIT.  They are worried about the wind and balloons for the parade Thursday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 19, 2018, 07:20:57 PM
Hoo ar "they," hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 19, 2018, 07:24:42 PM
Hoo ar "they," hey?
Elaine's boss and Woody.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 19, 2018, 07:28:35 PM
O, good ta no, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2018, 08:38:34 PM
I don’t get the whole parade thing. If a good band or something passes by, you usually don’t even get to hear a whole song. Why not just go hear the bands you like?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 19, 2018, 08:39:45 PM
I don’t get the whole parade thing. If a good band or something passes by, you usually don’t even get to hear a whole song. Why not just go hear the bands you like?

I'm with you.

The wife, however, ...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on November 20, 2018, 01:25:46 PM
Cold and windy in NY for the pre-season NIT.  They are worried about the wind and balloons for the parade Thursday.

Go to Stamford, CT this Sunday.  They have a Thanksgiving parade downtown and they "trial" all of the balloons that will be featured in NYC on Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MomofMUltiples on November 20, 2018, 01:45:03 PM
Go to Stamford, CT this Sunday.  They have a Thanksgiving parade downtown and they "trial" all of the balloons that will be featured in NYC on Thanksgiving.

How do they "preview" them after Thanksgiving?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 20, 2018, 02:08:17 PM
How do they "preview" them after Thanksgiving?

They just test them out waaay ahead of time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 20, 2018, 03:43:02 PM
Thought MU was playing today vs Kansas.  In preparation,  I had an Arbynator for lunch.

When I finished, I realized that MU plays tomorrow.  Life is suffering.

Note:  the sandwich is really good.  It's a beef and cheddar with curly fries and horsey sauce.  They have a meal.option too, in case you want more curly fries.  Definitely not an eat in the car sandwich, it was messy but delicious.  Eat at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 20, 2018, 03:50:04 PM
Thought MU was playing today vs Kansas.  In preparation,  I had an Arbynator for lunch.

When I finished, I realized that MU plays tomorrow.  Life is suffering.

Note:  the sandwich is really good.  It's a beef and cheddar with curly fries and horsey sauce.  They have a meal.option too, in case you want more curly fries.  Definitely not an eat in the car sandwich, it was messy but delicious.  Eat at Arby's.


You will still likely feel the after effects tomorrow, so its all good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 20, 2018, 04:33:49 PM
Thought MU was playing today vs Kansas. 



Dude, dat's called Half-Heimers. Bedder check wit yo Croaker, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 20, 2018, 05:25:34 PM
Thought MU was playing today vs Kansas.  In preparation,  I had an Arbynator for lunch.

When I finished, I realized that MU plays tomorrow.  Life is suffering.

Note:  the sandwich is really good.  It's a beef and cheddar with curly fries and horsey sauce.  They have a meal.option too, in case you want more curly fries.  Definitely not an eat in the car sandwich, it was messy but delicious.  Eat at Arby's.

Love this so much. 

Might need to swap the extra curly fries for an order of potato cakes.   Or maybe even the potato cake ON the Arbynator.    Mercy.

I gotta admit, the curly fries don't do a lot for me.  They have a high variability rate, often too short or undercooked long curls.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on November 20, 2018, 05:27:39 PM
Go to Stamford, CT this Sunday.  They have a Thanksgiving parade downtown and they "trial" all of the balloons that will be featured in NYC on Thanksgiving.

My daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter live in Stamford and attended the parade this past Sunday.  The only big balloons reported back to Grumpa were Daniel Tiger and Elmo.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on November 20, 2018, 05:57:51 PM
Love this so much. 

Might need to swap the extra curly fries for an order of potato cakes.   Or maybe even the potato cake ON the Arbynator.    Mercy.

I gotta admit, the curly fries don't do a lot for me.  They have a high variability rate, often too short or undercooked long curls.

Arby's mozzarella sticks are severely underrated, imo. That'd be a good substitute for a side
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 20, 2018, 06:54:39 PM
Jalapeño sliders can be a side too
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on November 20, 2018, 07:38:10 PM
Jalapeño sliders can be a side too

Anything can be a side if you don’t let society’s rules limit you
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 20, 2018, 08:07:05 PM
Jalapeño sliders can be a side too

Why are they called sliders? They don't slide in the mouth and they certainly never slide out later either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2018, 08:15:58 PM
Why are they called sliders? They don't slide in the mouth and they certainly never slide out later either.

You can slide ‘em from one end of the counter to the other because of the grease.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 20, 2018, 08:24:55 PM
You can slide ‘em from one end of the counter to the other because of the grease.

Really? Honestly, no idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 20, 2018, 08:30:55 PM
Why are they called sliders? They don't slide in the mouth and they certainly never slide out later either.

Let’s not take this too seriously.   Just enjoy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on November 20, 2018, 10:42:06 PM
Really? Honestly, no idea.

Sort of. As I understand it, the term was coined by White Castle because the greasy burgers slid around on the grill so easily.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 21, 2018, 12:15:52 AM
Love this so much. 

Might need to swap the extra curly fries for an order of potato cakes.   Or maybe even the potato cake ON the Arbynator.   

I shall report back, general.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 21, 2018, 01:41:18 AM
Sort of. As I understand it, the term was coined by White Castle because the greasy burgers slid around on the grill so easily.

White Castle was way way ahead of its time...always thought the slider was aptly made cuz they slid in ones mouth) so easily and as most people would be “in the bag” as they would order these by the bag
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 21, 2018, 05:05:17 AM
Anyone making slider stuffing tomorrow?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 21, 2018, 09:49:28 AM
Really? Honestly, no idea.

I always thought it was because they "slide" through the gastrointestinal system.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 21, 2018, 11:43:54 AM
I always thought it was because they "slide" through the gastrointestinal system.

That's the only explanation that I've ever heard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 21, 2018, 11:54:14 AM
Why do people judge the winners of dog shows? Wouldn’t the other dogs be better judges?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 21, 2018, 12:00:08 PM
Why do people judge the winners of dog shows? Wouldn’t the other dogs be better judges?

Why are there male judges for beauty pageants?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 21, 2018, 12:29:19 PM
Why are there male judges for beauty pageants?

Same species, more or less.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 21, 2018, 01:00:28 PM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 23, 2018, 01:42:34 PM
Sitting in Madison with in-laws, watching Bucky get @ss kicked.  Beautiful day so far.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 23, 2018, 02:51:09 PM
Ha, the sun just came out. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 23, 2018, 05:33:05 PM
Ha, the sun just came out.
Nice! They watching the MU game?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 23, 2018, 05:41:28 PM
They have no choice. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 23, 2018, 06:42:55 PM
Sitting in Madison with in-laws, watching Bucky get @ss kicked.  Beautiful day so far.

Bucky sucks...but not as much as ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 24, 2018, 07:41:32 PM
Now, if ND loses, this will be a nice day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 24, 2018, 07:54:17 PM
https://www.chewboom.com/2018/11/21/burger-king-is-putting-together-a-limited-edition-green-bay-whopper-with-8-slices-of-cheese/

The Green Bay Whopper features a quarter-pound savory flame-grilled beef patty, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles and onions along with a stack of eight slices of cheese on a sesame seed bun.

Arby's, hold my beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 24, 2018, 08:48:17 PM
https://www.chewboom.com/2018/11/21/burger-king-is-putting-together-a-limited-edition-green-bay-whopper-with-8-slices-of-cheese/

The Green Bay Whopper features a quarter-pound savory flame-grilled beef patty, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles and onions along with a stack of eight slices of cheese on a sesame seed bun.

Arby's, hold my beer.

Gilbert Brown would be impressed.

I hate the pack, but gilbert's burger was damn good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 24, 2018, 08:53:14 PM
The double whopper with cheese. The one that does the job.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on November 24, 2018, 09:09:48 PM
Gilbert Brown would be impressed.

I hate the pack, but gilbert's burger was damn good.

Greatest burger I’ve ever had
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 25, 2018, 09:51:30 PM
Wife’s homemade chocolate chocolate chip cookie tonight - best nighttime snack ever!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 26, 2018, 08:20:20 AM
Wife’s homemade chocolate chocolate chip cookie tonight - best nighttime snack ever!

Where I come from, we call that doing the hibbity-dibbity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 26, 2018, 09:20:31 AM
Greatest burger I ever had was at Crawfish Junction in  Milford, Wisconsin.  Beer battered 1/2 lb burger patty, bacon egg, cheese, hash browns.  And toppings.   Afraid to put it down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 26, 2018, 09:54:53 AM
Really? Honestly, no idea.

Pretty sure WC fought the "slider" label for a long time before they decided to embrace it.

Now every small sandwich is called a "slider".  It competes with "artisanal" as the most overused food term.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 26, 2018, 12:29:23 PM
Everybody seems to have lots of toppings on their "greatest burgers." I once watched a show that went around showing their "greatest burgers," and there was one place that only had them plain - no toppings or condiments allowed. Kind of a burger Nazi thing, I guess.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on November 26, 2018, 01:03:25 PM
Everybody seems to have lots of toppings on their "greatest burgers." I once watched a show that went around showing their "greatest burgers," and there was one place that only had them plain - no toppings or condiments allowed. Kind of a burger Nazi thing, I guess.

Louis Lunch in New Haven, CT.  Opened in 1895.

http://louislunch.com/

No ketchup, no fries, and white bread only.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 26, 2018, 03:18:47 PM
Wife’s homemade chocolate chocolate chip cookie tonight - best nighttime snack ever!




Sew, dat's watt weir callin' it now, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 27, 2018, 08:40:48 PM



Sew, dat's watt weir callin' it now, hey?

   Daddy’s got a sweet tooth tonight!! 😋
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 27, 2018, 09:32:53 PM
   Daddy’s got a sweet tooth tonight!! 😋

Time for a chocolate chocolate chip cookie!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 28, 2018, 08:28:21 AM
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/28/671394863/for-defense-against-active-shooters-mich-school-hands-out-hockey-pucks

They missed the obvious thing to throw at shooters.  Beef n Cheddars.   They don't do as much (immediate) damage, but it's hard to not take a moment to enjoy one or three.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JakeBarnes on November 28, 2018, 08:33:16 AM
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/28/671394863/for-defense-against-active-shooters-mich-school-hands-out-hockey-pucks

They missed the obvious thing to throw at shooters.  Beef n Cheddars.   They don't do as much (immediate) damage, but it's hard to not take a moment to enjoy one or three.

I hear that the CDC handed out rubiks cubes for defense against the e coli in the romaine lettuce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on November 28, 2018, 02:33:09 PM
Cholula sauce is (finally) available in small packets like ketchup and mustard have been for years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 28, 2018, 04:53:40 PM
Cholula sauce is (finally) available in small packets like ketchup and mustard have been for years.

Pet peeve - places where employees hand out the packets of condiments, and they clearly have been advised to be stingy.

It's especially bad overseas - most notably, England. Our two daughters wanted burgers and fries, and they each use about 2 packets of ketchup on a burger and 3 or 4 for an order of fries (so we'd need about 10-12 total). I ordered and asked emphatically for "a lot of" ketchup. We got 2 packets total. I politely said "we're going to need several more, please," so the person reluctantly gave us 2 more. Finally I asked what it would take for about eight more. Hell, I would have paid extra if it had been an option. At long last, the person rolled her eyes and relented.

I mean, really....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 28, 2018, 05:14:42 PM
Cholula sauce is (finally) available in small packets like ketchup and mustard have been for years.

If you can't get Sonoran Salsa, El Yucoteco is the bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 28, 2018, 05:23:51 PM
Pet peeve - places where employees hand out the packets of condiments, and they clearly have been advised to be stingy.

It's especially bad overseas - most notably, England. Our two daughters wanted burgers and fries, and they each use about 2 packets of ketchup on a burger and 3 or 4 for an order of fries (so we'd need about 10-12 total). I ordered and asked emphatically for "a lot of" ketchup. We got 2 packets total. I politely said "we're going to need several more, please," so the person reluctantly gave us 2 more. Finally I asked what it would take for about eight more. Hell, I would have paid extra if it had been an option. At long last, the person rolled her eyes and relented.

I mean, really....

The Brits put malt vinegar on their chips.  The person probably thought you were a half-wit American.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 28, 2018, 06:16:28 PM
Pet peeve - places where employees hand out the packets of condiments, and they clearly have been advised to be stingy.

It's especially bad overseas - most notably, England. Our two daughters wanted burgers and fries, and they each use about 2 packets of ketchup on a burger and 3 or 4 for an order of fries (so we'd need about 10-12 total). I ordered and asked emphatically for "a lot of" ketchup. We got 2 packets total. I politely said "we're going to need several more, please," so the person reluctantly gave us 2 more. Finally I asked what it would take for about eight more. Hell, I would have paid extra if it had been an option. At long last, the person rolled her eyes and relented.

I mean, really....

I throw away probably 90 percent of the condiments I am given. I eat my fries without anything other than a little salt. I actually like the taste of a good French fry; I don't treat it as a utensil for eating ketchup.
If stinginess with condiments keeps down the price of my meal, I am all for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 28, 2018, 06:53:58 PM
Ketchup is pure trash.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 28, 2018, 07:39:24 PM
Ketchup is pure trash.

We've gone like 50 pages without me having to ban anyone on this thread.  You take that back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 28, 2018, 07:45:31 PM
We've gone like 50 pages without me having to ban anyone on this thread.  You take that back.

I hope you don’t put it on hot dogs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 28, 2018, 07:52:00 PM
I throw away probably 90 percent of the condiments I am given. I eat my fries without anything other than a little salt. I actually like the taste of a good French fry; I don't treat it as a utensil for eating ketchup.
If stinginess with condiments keeps down the price of my meal, I am all for it.

I’m not calling for them to automatically put a fistful of condiments in every order, but when a customer has to ask over and over, it’s going too far the other way. Would you like to have to ask three times for your salt?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 28, 2018, 07:55:23 PM
I throw away probably 90 percent of the condiments I am given. I eat my fries without anything other than a little salt. I actually like the taste of a good French fry; I don't treat it as a utensil for eating ketchup.
If stinginess with condiments keeps down the price of my meal, I am all for it.

That’s right — a French fry should be a utensil for fat and salt only.  No sugar vinegar and more salt allowed!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 29, 2018, 06:00:26 AM
If you can't get Sonoran Salsa, El Yucoteco is the bomb.

True that, bought in Mexico once never looked back. I use XXXXTRA Hot Habanero
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2018, 12:38:28 PM
Gotta love Toyota's understatement in the recall of vehicles whose REAR WHEELS MIGHT FALL OFF. Apparently the loss of rear wheels leads to "a potential loss of vehicle stability" which "could increase the risk of a crash."

Potential? Could? Umm...a 2 or 3-wheeled car would definitely be less stable, and would definitely be at increased risk to crash.

https://corporatenews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+is+conducting+a+safety+recall+involving+certain+2019+chr+vehicles.htm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 29, 2018, 12:55:02 PM
Gotta love Toyota's understatement in the recall of vehicles whose REAR WHEELS MIGHT FALL OFF. Apparently the loss of rear wheels leads to "a potential loss of vehicle stability" which "could increase the risk of a crash."

Potential? Could? Umm...a 2 or 3-wheeled car would definitely be less stable, and would definitely be at increased risk to crash.

https://corporatenews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+is+conducting+a+safety+recall+involving+certain+2019+chr+vehicles.htm

It says loss of vehicle stability (i.e. all stability is lost), not a loss to vehicle stability (i.e. less stability).

Even if you lose a wheel, two of your wheels are still going to be on the ground.  Under 30 mph or so, you're probably not going to lose complete control of the vehicle unless you full-out panic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BCBaller on November 29, 2018, 01:03:42 PM
My first post here on scroop but Just posting here cuz Brew Crew Ball is down so Im coming here instead just wanted to give a heads up for others in a similar situation

http://www.brewcityball.com/homepage.php
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on November 29, 2018, 01:16:31 PM
Eat more salsa! What’s a scroop? :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 29, 2018, 01:38:03 PM
hard to believe it's been almost 2 weeks since a thread was locked
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 29, 2018, 02:06:32 PM
hard to believe it's been almost 2 weeks since a thread was locked
Challenge Accepted!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 29, 2018, 02:20:22 PM
hard to believe it's been almost 2 weeks since a thread was locked

It's like someone is missing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on November 29, 2018, 04:20:56 PM
It's like someone is missing.

As far as people missing, I’m worried WarriorDad isn’t posting as much anymore. Good to see Chicos made it back though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on November 29, 2018, 04:34:42 PM
As far as people missing, I’m worried WarriorDad isn’t posting as much anymore. Good to see Chicos made it back though.

nice
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 29, 2018, 05:16:45 PM
82's 2-week Arby's bender / Scoop vacation ended a couple days ago.     

We'll probably find him under a bridge somewhere, with a BAC of .5.

(Blood Arby's Content.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 29, 2018, 05:28:15 PM
82's 2-week Arby's bender / Scoop vacation ended a couple days ago.     

We'll probably find him under a bridge somewhere, with a BAC of .5.

(Blood Arby's Content.)

I assumed you meant he was 50% Beef And Cheddar
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 29, 2018, 06:54:28 PM
I assumed you meant he was 50% Beef And Cheddar

He's busy taking down ornaments.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2018, 07:02:59 PM
It says loss of vehicle stability (i.e. all stability is lost), not a loss to vehicle stability (i.e. less stability).


You kill me sometimes Benny.

Rule of thumb in the real world: there is no such thing as “total” control or a “total” loss thereof. Even in the medicolegal context (where “loss of control” is often used as a defense), psychiatric experts know that it’s always a matter of degree.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 29, 2018, 09:10:37 PM
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I think we're out of gravy. 

And we used our emergency gravy last time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on November 29, 2018, 09:54:38 PM
82's 2-week Arby's bender / Scoop vacation ended a couple days ago.     

We'll probably find him under a bridge somewhere, with a BAC of .5.

(Blood Arby's Content.)
Given the latest insights regarding political preferences......https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kristine-marsh/2018/11/29/journalists-love-washpost-using-google-diagnose-men-who-voted (https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kristine-marsh/2018/11/29/journalists-love-washpost-using-google-diagnose-men-who-voted)......I assume 82 and Mrs.82 used the time very productively.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2018, 10:06:54 PM
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I think we're out of gravy. 

And we used our emergency gravy last time.

You only have ONE batch of emergency gravy?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 30, 2018, 06:14:24 AM
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I think we're out of gravy. 

And we used our emergency gravy last time.

I'm guessing this is a reference to something that I dont get, but here goes anyway....

Just mix arby's sauce and horsey sauce and you've got gravy for anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on November 30, 2018, 06:36:49 AM
Gotta love Toyota's understatement in the recall of vehicles whose REAR WHEELS MIGHT FALL OFF. Apparently the loss of rear wheels leads to "a potential loss of vehicle stability" which "could increase the risk of a crash."

Potential? Could? Umm...a 2 or 3-wheeled car would definitely be less stable, and would definitely be at increased risk to crash.

https://corporatenews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+is+conducting+a+safety+recall+involving+certain+2019+chr+vehicles.htm
My older brother bought a brand new Pontiac Grand Prix in the late 90's. After picking it up he had to return to the dealer for paperwork a day or two later. On the way home he stopped in the left turn lane of an off ramp. The light turned green and he started turning, at which point one of his wheels fell off in the middle of the intersection.  Bolts sheared.  Dealer wanted to "repair" it. Took calls and letters to Pontiacs Regional VP over several weeks to get them to replace the car.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 30, 2018, 06:59:48 AM
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I think we're out of gravy. 

And we used our emergency gravy last time.
I'm guessing this is a reference to something that I dont get, but here goes anyway....

Nope, just a glimpse of a tragedy at the hilltopper house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on November 30, 2018, 07:11:36 AM
hard to believe it's been almost 2 weeks since a thread was locked

Speaking of which, isn't MU82's ban over by now?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 30, 2018, 07:25:46 AM
He and Heisenberg are on a tropical island together, drinking rum and laughing their asses off at the microworld that is scoop.    They might even get around to talking about MU basketball.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 30, 2018, 07:31:27 AM
Nads iz at da mikvah gettin' cleansed, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 30, 2018, 08:36:51 AM
You kill me sometimes Benny.

Trust me, you should be more worried about your Toyota than me.

Rule of thumb in the real world: there is no such thing as “total” control or a “total” loss thereof. Even in the medicolegal context (where “loss of control” is often used as a defense), psychiatric experts know that it’s always a matter of degree.

Keep in mind we're talking stability here, not control.  Yes, there are degrees of control.  But stability is like pregnancy, you either have it or you don't.  Ergo, there's no such thing as a "less stable" car... it's either stable or it's not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 30, 2018, 08:38:26 AM
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I think we're out of gravy. 

And we used our emergency gravy last time.

The day after Thanksgiving, my sister-in-law and her family came over to our house to help us polish off some of the left overs.  Unfortunately, we didn't have any leftover gravy.  She said she'd take care of it.  She showed up with three jars of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy (https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Homestyle-Turkey-Gravy-12/dp/B0005YMAAE).  Fat free.  Truly, it would be hard to effectively describe how vile that stuff was.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 30, 2018, 08:40:41 AM
The day after Thanksgiving, my sister-in-law and her family came over to our house to help us polish off some of the left overs.  Unfortunately, we didn't have any leftover gravy.  She said she'd take care of it.  She showed up with three jars of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy (https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Homestyle-Turkey-Gravy-12/dp/B0005YMAAE).  Fat free.  Truly, it would be hard to effectively describe how vile that stuff was.

Weird, but fantastic combination? Turkey on white, plain. Except with a wasabi spread on both sides of the bread. It's awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 30, 2018, 08:41:53 AM
The day after Thanksgiving, my sister-in-law and her family came over to our house to help us polish off some of the left overs.  Unfortunately, we didn't have any leftover gravy.  She said she'd take care of it.  She showed up with three jars of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy (https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Homestyle-Turkey-Gravy-12/dp/B0005YMAAE).  Fat free.  Truly, it would be hard to effectively describe how vile that stuff was.

Ha .. disagree!

That's our regular and emergency gravy brand.  Look, you pop some Bob Evan's mashed potatoes in the microwave, heat up some Heinz gravy .. boom, that's a side dish.

I mean, sure, real gravy is excellent, but after a dozen jars of Heinz, you're good with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2018, 08:43:51 AM
Trust me, you should be more worried about your Toyota than me.

Keep in mind we're talking stability here, not control.  Yes, there are degrees of control.  But stability is like pregnancy, you either have it or you don't.  Ergo, there's no such thing as a "less stable" car... it's either stable or it's not.

I don't drive a Toyota.

And yes, there are degrees of stability. Go to the NHTSA website, and you will find all kinds of data regarding relative stability of various vehicles (i.e., SUVs' stability with respect to their risk of rollovers).

Anyhow, we're gonna have to agree to disagree. Peace, bro.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 30, 2018, 09:25:24 AM
Ha .. disagree!

That's our regular and emergency gravy brand.  Look, you pop some Bob Evan's mashed potatoes in the microwave, heat up some Heinz gravy .. boom, that's a side dish.

I mean, sure, real gravy is excellent, but after a dozen jars of Heinz, you're good with it.

Maybe you're not eating the fat-free stuff, and the regular is better?  Because seriously, if you like the stuff that I tried, I may have to reconsider much of what I previously thought about you.  Your affinity for Arby's always made me think that you were a true epicurean.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 30, 2018, 10:11:16 AM
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I think we're out of gravy. 

And we used our emergency gravy last time.

too bad this is fake

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61FA6SkZcZL._SL1000_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 30, 2018, 01:31:57 PM
Maybe you're not eating the fat-free stuff, and the regular is better?  Because seriously, if you like the stuff that I tried, I may have to reconsider much of what I previously thought about you.  Your affinity for Arby's always made me think that you were a true epicurean.

Ah, there it is.  We get the red label, full fat gravy.   Never tried the green label stuff.

.. keep in mind, as you eat more Arby's, your taste buds for non-Arby's foods go dormant.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on November 30, 2018, 02:52:32 PM
Is demi glace a millennial name for gravy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 30, 2018, 03:28:56 PM
Is demi glace a millennial name for gravy?

It's an artisanal bespoke gravy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 30, 2018, 04:59:29 PM
82's 2-week Arby's bender / Scoop vacation ended a couple days ago.     

We'll probably find him under a bridge somewhere, with a BAC of .5.

(Blood Arby's Content.)

that oughta teach em to even think about using a term that would even hint at the word orange, ey'na
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2018, 05:37:46 PM
It's an artisanal bespoke gravy.

Oooooh...then I'll pay lots more for it!  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 30, 2018, 09:50:43 PM
I don't drive a Toyota.

And yes, there are degrees of stability. Go to the NHTSA website, and you will find all kinds of data regarding relative stability of various vehicles (i.e., SUVs' stability with respect to their risk of rollovers).

Anyhow, we're gonna have to agree to disagree. Peace, bro.

Lol.  Relative stability.  Don’t give yourself a hernia moving those goal posts around, bro.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2018, 09:56:53 PM
Lol.  Relative stability.  Don’t give yourself a hernia moving those goal posts around, bro.

Stability is always relative, bro. Nothing is absolutely, totally stable.

And I said that without moving a single goalpost.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 30, 2018, 10:38:46 PM
I just finished a bag of cheese popcorn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2018, 11:11:40 PM
I just had another of my wife’s chocolate chocolate chip cookies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 01, 2018, 12:42:54 AM
White fudge covered Oreos, great seasonal item or greatest seasonal item?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 01, 2018, 08:16:26 AM
Pad Thai with chorizo.  Never would have thought about it, but it was delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 01, 2018, 08:29:58 AM
Pad Thai with chorizo.  Never would have thought about it, but it was delicious.

Chorizo and eggs today.  Nummy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 01, 2018, 09:25:48 AM
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/11/cops-pull-over-tesla-cruising-on-a-freeway-with-apparently-asleep-driver/

The Wisconsin Tavern League should get behind this tech.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 01, 2018, 09:26:20 AM
Chorizo and eggs today.  Nummy

At WC?? I’m starving
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on December 01, 2018, 09:32:52 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 01, 2018, 10:19:05 AM
White fudge covered Oreos, great seasonal item or greatest seasonal item?

Easily the greatest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 01, 2018, 01:04:41 PM
At WC?? I’m starving

Home. WC is great though. You can get El Yucateco there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2018, 01:06:06 PM
NM

Excellent post! Totally on point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 01, 2018, 01:07:19 PM
How about chocolate covered potato chips????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on December 01, 2018, 01:21:46 PM
How about chocolate covered potato chips????

Haven't had them yet, but had chocolate covered bacon once.  Thought it would be amazing.  Turns out some things aren't better with chocolate (or bacon).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 01, 2018, 07:01:10 PM
There's a player at St. John's Miltary Academy named Dikim Teal. 

That is all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 01, 2018, 07:19:49 PM
Stability is always relative, bro. Nothing is absolutely, totally stable.

And I said that without moving a single goalpost.

 ::). Whatever.  Just trying to help you understand why the BS in the notice was the way it was.

Also, I’m pretty sure Toyota doesn’t care about medicolegal definitions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2018, 07:31:20 PM
::). Whatever.  Just trying to help you understand why the BS in the notice was the way it was.

Also, I’m pretty sure Toyota doesn’t care about medicolegal definitions.

At least we agree that the notice was BS as worded. Cheers!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 02, 2018, 02:36:37 PM
I didn’t see this anywhere else, so this thread seemed like the most appropriate place.

With his 45 yesterday, Markus got to 1,285 points in his MU career...good for 27th all-time. And yesterday, he passed some notable players: Jimmy Butler, Jim McIlvaine, DWade and Tom Flynn.

Not too bad....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on December 02, 2018, 05:23:10 PM
Why is it that dead people who communicate with their living relatives through "mediums" are only allowed to communicate in riddles?  "I'm getting the number 17 and the letter A".  "Of course, we went on our first date when I was 17 and it was in April, it must be my husband talking to you."

Why can't they just say "hi Sue, it's me Tom your husband.  I'm doing okay here. By the way, there is an envelope with $2,000 in the bathroom vent"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 02, 2018, 05:55:44 PM
Why is it that dead people who communicate with their living relatives through "mediums" are only allowed to communicate in riddles?  "I'm getting the number 17 and the letter A".  "Of course, we went on our first date when I was 17 and it was in April, it must be my husband talking to you."

Why can't they just say "hi Sue, it's me Tom your husband.  I'm doing okay here. By the way, there is an envelope with $2,000 in the bathroom vent"

There is an entire episode of "Penn & Teller Bullsh!t" about this.  I just happened to watch it a couple of days ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 02, 2018, 05:56:10 PM
Why is it that dead people who communicate with their living relatives through "mediums" are only allowed to communicate in riddles?  "I'm getting the number 17 and the letter A".  "Of course, we went on our first date when I was 17 and it was in April, it must be my husband talking to you."

Why can't they just say "hi Sue, it's me Tom your husband.  I'm doing okay here. By the way, there is an envelope with $2,000 in the bathroom vent"

“Reality TV” is a very accurate description...except for the “reality” part. In the old days of Candid Camera, they admitted in the end that the crazy crap was just a joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on December 02, 2018, 08:33:38 PM
I hate to change my own NM topic, but I just heard the sentence "that is pro level cornhole right there" on an ESPN network.  And now I've seen a commercial for cornhole products.  I, I....I've got nothing...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 02, 2018, 08:36:56 PM
Ring up F*ckin', heel no, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 02, 2018, 09:06:54 PM
I hate to change my own NM topic, but I just heard the sentence "that is pro level cornhole right there" on an ESPN network.  And now I've seen a commercial for cornhole products.  I, I....I've got nothing...

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on December 03, 2018, 02:29:24 PM
Mods hibernating?  Over 2 weeks without a thread-lock in Superbar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on December 03, 2018, 02:40:20 PM
Mods hibernating?  Over 2 weeks without a thread-lock in Superbar.

I think they will be waking up pretty soon based on a few posts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 03, 2018, 04:32:15 PM
Mods hibernating?  Over 2 weeks without a thread-lock in Superbar.

Busy celebrating Badger Hate Week. A worthy cause.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 03, 2018, 11:19:52 PM
Decent burger place by my house puts ketchup on the bottom bun instead of the top. First time I had it, I ate it at home and was able to put ketchup on properly. Eating it in the car, when they forget to give ketchup made it an awkward burger experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on December 04, 2018, 10:44:51 AM
White fudge covered Oreos, great seasonal item or greatest seasonal item?
Second to Fudge Mint Oreos
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on December 04, 2018, 10:49:41 AM
Do those commercials where people happily say, "I owed $10,000 in taxes, but I only had to pay $2,000!" bother anyone else?  I mean they are basically saying that I took $8,000 out of the public coffers that you will have to make up for.

That and the radio one for some company that negotiates credit card debt that is on all the time that says, "Don't let the Credit Card companies trick you into thinking you have to pay your entire bill."  Trick?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 04, 2018, 10:51:24 AM
Yup.   I have always heard ..... 'I screwed all y'all'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 04, 2018, 10:53:56 AM
Do those commercials where people happily say, "I owed $10,000 in taxes, but I only had to pay $2,000!" bother anyone else?  I mean they are basically saying that I took $8,000 out of the public coffers that you will have to make up for.

That and the radio one for some company that negotiates credit card debt that is on all the time that says, "Don't let the Credit Card companies trick you into thinking you have to pay your entire bill."  Trick?

Maybe the IRS shouldn't settle so quickly with these folks - but then, you would be complaining about the evil bureaucrats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on December 04, 2018, 11:24:21 AM
Without wading too deep into the IRS situation, I will say that the prudent thing for an IRS agent  to do is to properly weigh the cost/benefit analysis of a settlement.  His job is to always maximize the recoverable dollars while minimizing costs.  Now does he get 'lazy' and fail to perform at that level? Perhaps.

One of the things about workout is that you always have to be able to see the situation for what it actually is, not what you wish it to be or maybe was at the beginning.  That is one reason that it is a specialized field within credit/banking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 04, 2018, 11:36:00 AM
Do those commercials where people happily say, "I owed $10,000 in taxes, but I only had to pay $2,000!" bother anyone else?  I mean they are basically saying that I took $8,000 out of the public coffers that you will have to make up for.

File this in the "I could be wrong, but" category, I think that theoretical $10K is mostly penalties and interest that the IRS is agreeing to waive, not the actual tax bill.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on December 04, 2018, 11:42:33 AM
File this in the "I could be wrong, but" category, I think that theoretical $10K is mostly penalties and interest that the IRS is agreeing to waive, not the actual tax bill.


The IRS does have programs whereby you get some of your tax debt relieved if there are certain financial criteria.  They are called an "Offer in Compromise."  But you oftentimes don't need an attorney to help with this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GOO on December 04, 2018, 11:44:07 AM
File this in the "I could be wrong, but" category, I think that theoretical $10K is mostly penalties and interest that the IRS is agreeing to waive, not the actual tax bill.

When someone references such a big discount, it is usually a discount from interest and penalties, as mentioned.  The person is paying what they owned and some interest, unless there is a really valid excuse and then it is probably just what was owed without interest/penalty (e.g. of a legitimate excuse: The POA was supposed to file and pay but the POA stole the money and I didn't know until contacted by the IRS; my accountant screwed up the taxes and I didn't know I owned, etc). But even in these cases, the IRS will want what should have been paid...

Also, for the big discounts on the ads, another factor is that someone may not have filed and the IRS sent a tax bill that is always very favorable to the IRS... e.g. someone sells a rental property for 100K.  Actual taxes owned maybe nothing or near nothing on the sale.  But, the IRS, if this person didn't file or didn't report it will take the worst case and send a bill for say 25K.  Now, the guy files and owned 2K, plus some interest and penatlies, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2018, 11:47:16 AM
Do those commercials where people happily say, "I owed $10,000 in taxes, but I only had to pay $2,000!" bother anyone else?  I mean they are basically saying that I took $8,000 out of the public coffers that you will have to make up for.

That and the radio one for some company that negotiates credit card debt that is on all the time that says, "Don't let the Credit Card companies trick you into thinking you have to pay your entire bill."  Trick?

Those have always angered me as well but has glow said, the IRS and CC companies likely settle based on a (rough) cost-benefit analysis. As for the companies that make a buck off of it, one (admittedly charitable) view is that they are helping the IRS and CC companies get some money that they otherwise would write off or spend a lot more money trying to collect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on December 04, 2018, 12:04:17 PM
I hate to change my own NM topic, but I just heard the sentence "that is pro level cornhole right there" on an ESPN network.  And now I've seen a commercial for cornhole products.  I, I....I've got nothing...

Just an opinion, but the truest level of cornhole is still played at the collegiate level.
https://twitter.com/iplaycornhole?lang=en

How 'bout them Bulldogs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on December 04, 2018, 12:05:49 PM
Second to Fudge Mint Oreos
Candy Cane Jojos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2018, 12:24:51 PM
Great news - snowball fights are once again legal in Severance, CO!

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46439279
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 04, 2018, 12:33:34 PM
When someone references such a big discount, it is usually a discount from interest and penalties, as mentioned.  The person is paying what they owned and some interest, unless there is a really valid excuse and then it is probably just what was owed without interest/penalty (e.g. of a legitimate excuse: The POA was supposed to file and pay but the POA stole the money and I didn't know until contacted by the IRS; my accountant screwed up the taxes and I didn't know I owned, etc). But even in these cases, the IRS will want what should have been paid...

Also, for the big discounts on the ads, another factor is that someone may not have filed and the IRS sent a tax bill that is always very favorable to the IRS... e.g. someone sells a rental property for 100K.  Actual taxes owned maybe nothing or near nothing on the sale.  But, the IRS, if this person didn't file or didn't report it will take the worst case and send a bill for say 25K.  Now, the guy files and owned 2K, plus some interest and penatlies, etc.

Bolded part, all day long.  IRS rarely takes less than they are actually, honestly owed.  Even in bankruptcy, income taxes can't be discharged if you didn't file within two years... and with the power the IRS has to garnish celery, tax man gonna gets what's his.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2018, 12:57:57 PM
Bolded part, all day long.  IRS rarely takes less than they are actually, honestly owed.  Even in bankruptcy, income taxes can't be discharged if you didn't file within two years... and with the power the IRS has to garnish celery, tax man gonna gets what's his.

I saw what you did there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 04, 2018, 01:04:54 PM
In the old days of Candid Camera, they admitted in the end that the crazy crap was just a joke.

thanks for ruining my memory of a classic show
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 04, 2018, 01:40:04 PM
I saw what you did there.

I never miss a chance to sneak a little Herschel Krustofsky into the conversation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 04, 2018, 02:42:57 PM
I finished a jar of horseradish today.   I think I get one every year near St. Patrick's day for the corn beef sandwiches.   

So I'm ahead of schedule this year.  I guess I've got that going for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 04, 2018, 02:48:22 PM
I finished a jar of horseradish today.   I think I get one every year near St. Patrick's day for the corn beef sandwiches.   

So I'm ahead of schedule this year.  I guess I've got that going for me.

Get out the blender (or food processor) and start chopping your own.  Buy as big or a little root as you need... you'll never go back to buying the crap they sell in jars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 04, 2018, 03:01:33 PM
Bolded part, all day long.  IRS rarely takes less than they are actually, honestly owed.  Even in bankruptcy, income taxes can't be discharged if you didn't file within two years... and with the power the IRS has to garnish celery, tax man gonna gets what's his.

Why does celery need garnish?  It looks fine on its own.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 04, 2018, 03:46:47 PM
Get out the blender (or food processor) and start chopping your own.  Buy as big or a little root as you need... you'll never go back to buying the crap they sell in jars.

You're doing it wrong.  Buy the root.  Shove it in the dirt.  In a year you'll have a renewable horseradish supply (and then some - they grow like weeds).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2018, 05:25:45 PM
Why does celery need garnish?  It lookd fine on its own.

Peanut butter is an acceptable garnish for celery.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on December 04, 2018, 06:47:55 PM
So if a guy has a sweater with sleeves on, does that make him a sweatervest? Asking for an acquaintance.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on December 04, 2018, 06:54:35 PM
Tom Cruise just gave a safe sex talk about the Soap Opera setting on your TVs, we’ve reached peak technology: https://twitter.com/TomCruise/status/1070071781757616128?s=20
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 04, 2018, 06:57:07 PM
Know such thin' as safe sex, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on December 04, 2018, 07:04:07 PM
Know such thin' as safe sex, hey?

Know such thing as voluntary interpolation, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2018, 07:38:54 PM
Know such thin' as safe sex, hey?

Life is dangerous. Why would sex be any different, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 04, 2018, 09:17:09 PM
Man, I hate those commercials for "the Movement" watches.

I'll bet a bag of Arby's those two dudes are total d-bags.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
Man, I hate those commercials for "the Movement" watches.

I'll bet a bag of Arby's those two dudes are total d-bags.

Lol - I’ve thought the same thing! The watches are probably crap too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TheREALwrk on December 04, 2018, 10:55:44 PM
Change of topic, didn't know where to put it:

Poor Traci Carter is starting and playing 28m/game for a winless LaSalle team 😞
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 04, 2018, 11:08:16 PM
Revenge of the Nerds is on BBC America after the MU game. That movie could never be made again today, I forgot much of the plot.

Lewis basically rapes Betty in the funhouse when he puts Stan’s mask on. The football players never really do anything too terrible to the nerds, but the nerds commit a home invasion and illegally have surveillance of the Pies. All the nerds should have been expelled and serving hard time.

Stan Gable is announced as a two time All American QB, and yet he’s entirely preoccupied by the nerds. The last half of the movie I tried to picture Nick Saban in the John Goodman football coach role.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 04, 2018, 11:16:06 PM
Revenge of the Nerds is on BBC America after the MU game. That movie could never be made again today, I forgot much of the plot.

Lewis basically rapes Betty in the funhouse when he puts Stan’s mask on. The football players never really do anything too terrible to the nerds, but the nerds commit a home invasion and illegally have surveillance of the Pies. All the nerds should have been expelled and serving hard time.

Stan Gable is announced as a two time All American QB, and yet he’s entirely preoccupied by the nerds. The last half of the movie I tried to picture Nick Saban in the John Goodman football coach role.

I watched that again a couple weekends ago, it did not age well. How about selling illegally acquired nude pictures of the two-time All-American quarterback's girlfriend at the Greek Games?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 04, 2018, 11:27:49 PM
I watched that again a couple weekends ago, it did not age well. How about selling illegally acquired nude pictures of the two-time All-American quarterback's girlfriend at the Greek Games?

Oh yeah, I meant to include that too, good point. I mean the movie plot is basically hottest girl on campus Betty Child is dating the AA QB, gets harassed, gets her house invaded, has a nerd in her shower uninvited and sees her naked (has to be a felony), then gets illegally recorded sleeping/showering, someone then gets pictures of her naked and without her consent, and then profits off of it, and then is raped in the funhouse, and after all that, about 6 hours later, she dumps the All American QB for the guy who committed numerous felonies against her.

Unrelated, I once sat near Oger at a Sox game a few years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 04, 2018, 11:30:21 PM
Oh yeah, I meant to include that too, good point. I mean the movie plot is basically hottest girl on campus Betty Child is dating the AA QB, gets harassed, gets her house invaded, has a nerd in her shower uninvited and sees her naked (has to be a felony), then gets illegally recorded sleeping/showering, someone then gets pictures of her naked and without her consent, and then profits off of it, and then is raped in the funhouse, and after all that, about 6 hours later, she dumps the All American QB for the guy who committed numerous felonies against her.

Unrelated, I once sat near Oger at a Sox game a few years ago.

Incredible Brush with Excellence there. Way better than the typical Chicos name drop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: RJax55 on December 04, 2018, 11:31:52 PM
Oh yeah, I meant to include that too, good point. I mean the movie plot is basically hottest girl on campus Betty Child is dating the AA QB, gets harassed, gets her house invaded, has a nerd in her shower uninvited and sees her naked (has to be a felony), then gets illegally recorded sleeping/showering, someone then gets pictures of her naked and without her consent, and then profits off of it, and then is raped in the funhouse, and after all that, about 6 hours later, she dumps the All American QB for the guy who committed numerous felonies against her.

Yep, but it's Stan Gable who's the lowlife.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 04, 2018, 11:41:03 PM
Yep, but it's Stan Gable who's the lowlife.

Worth a read.

http://www.collativelearning.com/Revenge%20of%20the%20Nerds%20-%20film%20analysis.html#intro
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 04, 2018, 11:53:49 PM
Worth a read.

http://www.collativelearning.com/Revenge%20of%20the%20Nerds%20-%20film%20analysis.html#intro

That is a deep dive if I’ve ever seen one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 04, 2018, 11:56:09 PM
That is a deep dive if I’ve ever seen one.

It's a Michael Palledorous dive to say the least.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 05, 2018, 07:10:31 AM
Incredible Brush with Excellence there. Way better than the typical Chicos name drop.

I met Dan Gable once.  Not sure if he's any relation to Stan.  Many of you may not know who he is.  I'll just say that I was begging my parents for a pair of Gables before some kid named Jordan even had a shoe named after him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 05, 2018, 08:02:29 AM
I met Dan Gable once.  Not sure if he's any relation to Stan.  Many of you may not know who he is.  I'll just say that I was begging my parents for a pair of Gables before some kid named Jordan even had a shoe named after him.

The rassler guy, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 05, 2018, 08:36:15 AM
I met Dan Gable once.  Not sure if he's any relation to Stan.  Many of you may not know who he is.  I'll just say that I was begging my parents for a pair of Gables before some kid named Jordan even had a shoe named after him.

Stan Gable is a fictional character, so....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 05, 2018, 08:37:40 AM
Stan Gable is a fictional character, so....

Yeah...it was a joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 05, 2018, 08:43:32 AM
Yeah...it was a joke.

Doesn't work as well when you put it in the middle of an otherwise serious paragraph.   :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 05, 2018, 08:48:16 AM
Doesn't work as well when you put it in the middle of an otherwise serious paragraph.   :)

Fair enough.  But I figured in context it would be pretty clear since everyone was talking about Revenge of the Nerds.  Rest assured, I'm aware that the movie was fiction and not a documentary.  And I figured anyone else following along would probably assume that I was aware.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2018, 07:33:44 AM
Went to my 2nd Bucks' game last night.  Free tickets, just like the 1st time, 15 years ago.  -- I can wait 15 years for my 3rd game.

They reported 16,500 attendance, 95% full, but there were a TON of empty seats, I'd say 40% empty.   No doubt, a good chunk of people are exploring the Chaluparena, we saw a ton in the Panorama club not watching the game.  It reminded me of a Brewers game where people are tailgating in the 3rd inning, except paying 1000x for beer.

It was also interesting that my usual street parking spot for MU games was full.  Like either MU fans refuse to park there, don't know about it, or there are more cheap Bucks' fans?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2018, 08:41:21 AM

They reported 16,500 attendance, 95% full, but there were a TON of empty seats, I'd say 40% empty.   No doubt, a good chunk of people are exploring the Chaluparena, we saw a ton in the Panorama club not watching the game. 


My guess is that it will probably be that way for many games this first season, with quite a few people showing up more to see the new digs than the game.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2018, 08:59:18 AM
Unfortunately, that was the 3rd time we'd been to the Chalupa in 7 days.  Kinda tired of it.

My wife, bless her, picked up 8 Palermos pizzas and got 4 free Bucks tickets because she knew I'd never pay to actually watch a Bucks game.    Deal is still going:  https://www.nba.com/bucks/palermos-on-pack

Free tickets, parked for free, bought nothing, spent $0.00.    Suck on that, Edens and Lasry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 06, 2018, 09:02:08 AM
Unfortunately, that was the 3rd time we'd been to the Chalupa in 7 days.  Kinda tired of it.

My wife, bless her, picked up 8 Palermos pizzas and got 4 free Bucks tickets because she knew I'd never pay to actually watch a Bucks game.    Deal is still going:  https://www.nba.com/bucks/palermos-on-pack

Free tickets, parked for free, bought nothing, spent $0.00.    Suck on that, Edens and Lasry.

Yeah... but now you have to eat 8 Palermos pizzas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2018, 09:18:35 AM
Yeah... but now you have to eat 8 Palermos pizzas.

Or you have 8 frisbees.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2018, 09:47:27 AM
Or the kids eat 8 pizzas, and mom and dad go out to dinner, because we are terrible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 06, 2018, 09:30:34 PM
Or the kids eat 8 pizzas, and mom and dad go out to dinner, because we are terrible.
I'm going to contact authorities about child abuse!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 06, 2018, 09:35:14 PM
Geez, what happened in the UTEP thread?  Did someone go on a rant?  Was the banhammer deployed?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 06, 2018, 10:53:01 PM
Geez, what happened in the UTEP thread?  Did someone go on a rant?  Was the banhammer deployed?

I have to admit, I always chuckle when I see a thread locked, especially when it’s something as a straightforward topic as the UTEP thread. I always immediately read the thread to see what happened. I wish I could get an alert to my phone when a thread has been locked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 06, 2018, 11:14:16 PM
I have to admit, I always chuckle when I see a thread locked, especially when it’s something as a straightforward topic as the UTEP thread. I always immediately read the thread to see what happened. I wish I could get an alert to my phone when a thread has been locked.

Honestly I do the same thing. Sometimes there are threads in the superbar that I avoid like the plague...until I see that it has been locked. It's like slowing down to watch an accident.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 07, 2018, 08:20:35 AM
We're here to entertain!

And kick the ball back into play somewhere else.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2018, 09:04:10 AM
We're here to entertain!

And kick the ball back into play somewhere else.

It's like seeing a boot on a car. Always entertaining...as long as it's on someone else's car.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 07, 2018, 12:25:20 PM
I only read the last page of UTEP... that was pretty sad.  Threads like that should be deleted, not locked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on December 07, 2018, 12:32:21 PM
You guys got me interested to see what happened as well.  Page 5 of that thread was shrunken to about 25% of its normal length for me because only 9 of the 24 posts did NOT read:

"You are ignoring this user. Show me the post. "

I apparently make good choices.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on December 07, 2018, 12:33:59 PM
#ScoopIntelligencia
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 07, 2018, 01:51:05 PM
#ScoopIntelligencia
I miss meme tournament
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2018, 02:01:56 PM
I only read the last page of UTEP... that was pretty sad.  Threads like that should be deleted, not locked.

Wow. I just read it now. Sad stuff....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 09, 2018, 08:55:51 AM
I'll just leave this right here...

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 09, 2018, 12:29:20 PM
A new gif is born ..

(https://j.gifs.com/jqy8QY.gif)

Best time to use it?  Before free throws? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 09, 2018, 01:31:07 PM
A new gif is born ..

(https://j.gifs.com/jqy8QY.gif)

Best time to use it?  Before free throws?

Never. Waste of time.

--MU82
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 11, 2018, 08:17:59 AM
A new gif is born ..

(https://j.gifs.com/jqy8QY.gif)

Best time to use it?  Before free throws?




Pretty sure that's what Joey did when he realized the boys were alright....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 14, 2018, 09:00:32 AM
Free food for life at Arby's.

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/chandler-arby-s-employees-give-elderly-man-free-arby-s-for-life

So Topper, when you moving to Chandler?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 14, 2018, 09:22:26 AM
Free food for life at Arby's.

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/chandler-arby-s-employees-give-elderly-man-free-arby-s-for-life

So Topper, when you moving to Chandler?

They gave that to a 97-year-old man because at worst it'll be a decade of free food. Someone as young and vibrant as Topper would be hitting that well for generations to come, and with his Arby's dedication, likely driving them out of business in the process.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 14, 2018, 09:34:45 AM
Free food for life at Arby's.

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/chandler-arby-s-employees-give-elderly-man-free-arby-s-for-life

So Topper, when you moving to Chandler?

Nihilist Arbys' brain just exploded.  Life is suffering,  but arby's for life is pure ecstacy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 14, 2018, 09:57:30 AM
  nice story, but...leave it up to social media to **ck this one up.  the no good deed goes unpunished thingy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 14, 2018, 10:34:37 AM
Age discrimination!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on December 14, 2018, 10:37:17 AM
JayBee

I don't even get butthurt over the discrimination, let roll off my old back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 14, 2018, 04:24:35 PM
They gave that to a 97-year-old man because at worst it'll be a decade of free food. Someone as young and vibrant as Topper would be hitting that well for generations to come, and with his Arby's dedication, likely driving them out of business in the process.

I would totally host a Scoop Arby's meet up.  That would only be fun until all the horsey sauce was consumed, then it would turn ugly.  Well, more ugly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 16, 2018, 05:59:26 PM
C'mon, people, every couple days you gotta check NM and post a random thought.  We need the page views.

Like .. one time I got kicked out of Bayshore Mall for taking a picture of Santa with my own camera. 

Mrs. Hilltopper was like "yes, officer, that's him over there," pointing at me.   >:(

Was a quiet ride home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 16, 2018, 07:07:26 PM
https://twitter.com/chosenJAUN/status/1072085596573786114
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 16, 2018, 07:10:20 PM
Why is it that every time I find myself jonesing for Chik-fil-a, it's Sunday?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 16, 2018, 07:28:20 PM
Why is it that every time I find myself jonesing for Chik-fil-a, it's Sunday?
Coronary devine intervention?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 16, 2018, 07:37:54 PM
Why is it that every time I find myself jonesing for Chik-fil-a, it's Sunday?

Might be Saturday or Monday somewhere else on the globe. Just hop a flight, and Bob’s your uncle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 16, 2018, 07:40:16 PM
Might be Saturday or Monday somewhere else on the globe. Just hop a flight, and Bob’s your uncle.

(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/67/67c6afc8720ef35ae95ee6bc181bee888e757e36c05094f28307b67d3bb6eed1.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 16, 2018, 09:06:05 PM
C'mon, people, every couple days you gotta check NM and post a random thought.  We need the page views.

Like .. one time I got kicked out of Bayshore Mall for taking a picture of Santa with my own camera. 

Mrs. Hilltopper was like "yes, officer, that's him over there," pointing at me.   >:(

Was a quiet ride home.

I can do you one better. There's a random attraction down here called "Santa's Wonderland". It's a Christmas themed park in bumblef*ck nowhere Texas. It used to be a nice place to take the family, pay a small fee to get in, take a sleigh ride through the Christmas lights, get your picture with Santa, take a picture in front of the Giant Texas Xmas billboard. It has been discovered in recent years and now in addition to a $40 entry fee, each individual attraction also costs money. Even taking a picture of the giant billboard. They actually have a team of elves stand in front of the billboard and photobomb anyone who takes a picture with their own camera.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 16, 2018, 11:08:27 PM
I can do you one better. There's a random attraction down here called "Santa's Wonderland". It's a Christmas themed park in bumblef*ck nowhere Texas. It used to be a nice place to take the family, pay a small fee to get in, take a sleigh ride through the Christmas lights, get your picture with Santa, take a picture in front of the Giant Texas Xmas billboard. It has been discovered in recent years and now in addition to a $40 entry fee, each individual attraction also costs money. Even taking a picture of the giant billboard. They actually have a team of elves stand in front of the billboard and photobomb anyone who takes a picture with their own camera.
One of my favorites is Santa's Land in Cherokee,NC they actually have reindeer.
http://santaslandnc.net/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on December 17, 2018, 12:01:12 AM
One of my favorites is Santa's Land in Cherokee,NC they actually have reindeer.
http://santaslandnc.net/

The best part of that link. It says closed for the season, and will reopen in May 2019.

WTF. Something called Santasland is closed in winter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 17, 2018, 08:52:25 AM
Anyone ever been to Santa Claus, Indiana?  If they're so into Santa, wouldn't the name "North Pole, IN" been a more appropriate name?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 17, 2018, 09:00:08 AM
Anyone ever been to Santa Claus, Indiana?  If they're so into Santa, wouldn't the name "North Pole, IN" been a more appropriate name?


"North Pole" just screams strip club.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 17, 2018, 09:07:40 AM
Anyone ever been to Santa Claus, Indiana?  If they're so into Santa, wouldn't the name "North Pole, IN" been a more appropriate name?


Should just rename it Cutlerburg.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 17, 2018, 09:39:40 AM
Anyone ever been to Santa Claus, Indiana?  If they're so into Santa, wouldn't the name "North Pole, IN" been a more appropriate name?

Don't hate. Proud home of Jay Cutler. And this outstanding theme park:

https://www.holidayworld.com/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 17, 2018, 10:28:38 AM
Don't hate. Proud home of Jay Cutler. And this outstanding theme park:

https://www.holidayworld.com/

Also closed until May 2019. 

(I was sensing a theme here before I had an epiphany.... Duh! Santa's extraordinarily busy this time of year, not to mention, he's European, which means four months of vacation.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 17, 2018, 12:39:07 PM
Also closed until May 2019. 

(I was sensing a theme here before I had an epiphany.... Duh! Santa's extraordinarily busy this time of year, not to mention, he's European, which means four months of vacation.)

Why is your Santa white, Benny?  My Santa is multi-cultural.  I'm better than you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 17, 2018, 12:53:11 PM
Why is your Santa white, Benny?  My Santa is multi-cultural.  I'm better than you.

He said European, not (necessarily) white. Olouma Nnamaka is Swedish.

Wait - maybe Olouma is really Santa Claus!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 17, 2018, 01:09:47 PM
Why is your Santa white, Benny?  My Santa is multi-cultural.  I'm better than you.

European doesn't mean white. Saint Nicholas was born in Turkey so I presume that's what Benny was getting at.

Also a Saint Nicholas fun fact. He punched a dude spewing heresy at the Council of Nicea. He wasn't always holly and jolly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on December 17, 2018, 01:14:05 PM
European doesn't mean white. Saint Nicholas was born in Turkey so I presume that's what Benny was getting at.

Also a Saint Nicholas fun fact. He punched a dude spewing heresy at the Council of Nicea. He wasn't always holly and jolly.

Yeah, but did he ever punch a Horse. He needs to step up his game if he wants to get a scholarship from Huggy Bear.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on December 17, 2018, 01:34:29 PM
European doesn't mean white. Saint Nicholas was born in Turkey so I presume that's what Benny was getting at.

Also a Saint Nicholas fun fact. He punched a dude spewing heresy at the Council of Nicea. He wasn't always holly and jolly.

The Council of Naughty-Not-Nicea?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 17, 2018, 04:19:44 PM
If you ever needed a reason to be glad you weren't born a Hawaiian Monk Seal, here you go:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/07/americas/seals-eels-nostril-hawaii-intl-scli/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on December 18, 2018, 01:26:32 AM
Years ago we were visiting friends living outside of Orlando.  Was forced by Mrs Phuket MU Fan to drive to the Christmas, Fl post office to mail Christmas cards so they would have the “Christmas” postage stamp.  It was very exciting.  ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on December 18, 2018, 01:42:07 AM
If you are interested in listening to an eclectic collection of Christmas music I recommend the University of Pennsylvania radio station WXPN.  You can stream it at XPN.org.  Scroll down the home page and click on the link to Jingle Jams. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 18, 2018, 05:29:53 AM
So, Calphalon stainless cookware is pretty pricey.  The War Dept. wants to get rid of the nonstick cookware, as she's heard that Teflon stuff isn't good for you.  I've always heard PTFE is inert, and a non issue.  Heck, they even make some body parts from the stuff.

Is the stainless worth the $400+price tag?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 18, 2018, 05:33:24 AM
So, six days to Xmas eve.  Who believes that's when you start shopping????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on December 18, 2018, 05:43:12 AM
So, Calphalon stainless cookware is pretty pricey.  The War Dept. wants to get rid of the nonstick cookware, as she's heard that Teflon stuff isn't good for you.  I've always heard PTFE is inert, and a non issue.  Heck, they even make some body parts from the stuff.

Is the stainless worth the $400+price tag?

Brother in law is a chef. Recommended All-Clad to us. I wasn’t a believer for the price, but it’s really nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 06:55:52 AM
So, Calphalon stainless cookware is pretty pricey.  The War Dept. wants to get rid of the nonstick cookware, as she's heard that Teflon stuff isn't good for you.  I've always heard PTFE is inert, and a non issue.  Heck, they even make some body parts from the stuff.

Is the stainless worth the $400+price tag?

Why are you asking a bunch of dudes?

Cookware is something you use every day (unlike, say, an expensive smoker or barbecue grill, if you get my drift) . If you buy the good stuff, you will have it for the rest of your life. We have Calphalon we got for our wedding, and it's as good as the first time we used it.

Buy her what she wants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Muhoops85 on December 18, 2018, 07:12:05 AM
Why are you asking a bunch of dudes?

Cookware is something you use every day (unlike, say, an expensive smoker or barbecue grill, if you get my drift) . If you buy the good stuff, you will have it for the rest of your life. We have Calphalon we got for our wedding, and it's as good as the first time we used it.

Buy her what she wants.
This.
Buy it once.  It's really much cheaper that way.
don't buy a set.  You usually do not use most of what's in those sets. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 18, 2018, 07:30:50 AM
This.
Buy it once.  It's really much cheaper that way.
don't buy a set.  You usually do not use most of what's in those sets.
We built ours up on a as needed basis too and it saves a ton of money and space.  Two other suggestions: 1 - don't skimp on the prep tools.  A cheap spatula/slotted/tongs make a difference with a good pot or pan.  2 - if you don't have it already get yourself some Bar Keepers Friend. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on December 18, 2018, 07:51:10 AM
Why are you asking a bunch of dudes? 

Buy her what she wants.

Men can’t be the primary users of cookware and have an opinion? Not very progressive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2018, 08:01:53 AM
I have some old family pictures that I would like to copy. No negatives - just 50+ year old snapshots, polaroids, school pics and such. I only have a dozen or two because my parents lost or discarded most of my childhood through a bitter divorce, a series of moves and the passage of time.

I'm hesitant to send these through the mail because it's all I have. Any thoughts about the quality of walk-in places like Kinko's for photo copying? Other ideas where I wouldn't have to send through the mail?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 08:11:41 AM
I have some old family pictures that I would like to copy. No negatives - just 50+ year old snapshots, polaroids, school pics and such. I only have a dozen or two because my parents lost or discarded most of my childhood through a bitter divorce, a series of moves and the passage of time.

I'm hesitant to send these through the mail because it's all I have. Any thoughts about the quality of walk-in places like Kinko's for photo copying? Other ideas where I wouldn't have to send through the mail?

Honey, scan them and make a a couple of backups.  If you don't have a scanner, you have a friend that does.  Or do it at work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 08:13:40 AM
Men can’t be the primary users of cookware and have an opinion? Not very progressive.

Let's be honest.  They usually aren't, especially when you are talking about the alpha males here on Scoop.

I suppose I could go some Oprah fan thread and ask about the best lawnmower, but I wouldn't, even though a woman could be the primary user of lawnmowers and have an opinion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 18, 2018, 08:25:21 AM
This alpha cooks, cleans, does laundry, shops, etc.    But I still don't have an opinion on pans. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 18, 2018, 08:28:52 AM
Let's be honest.  They usually aren't, especially when you are talking about the alpha males here on Scoop.

I suppose I could go some Oprah fan thread and ask about the best lawnmower, but I wouldn't, even though a woman could be the primary user of lawnmowers and have an opinion.

Make me a sammich, dragon chick!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 18, 2018, 08:32:24 AM
https://bustedcoverage.com/2018/12/16/man-caught-taking-dump-behind-concession-stand-at-memphis-tennessee-basketball-game/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 08:42:26 AM
Make me a sammich, dragon chick!

You know where the fridge is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 18, 2018, 08:48:49 AM
Let's be honest.  They usually aren't, especially when you are talking about the alpha males here on Scoop.

I suppose I could go some Oprah fan thread and ask about the best lawnmower, but I wouldn't, even though a woman could be the primary user of lawnmowers and have an opinion.

The best chef in my neighborhood is male.  He also owns his own smoker.  And his wife mows the lawn.  *shrug*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 18, 2018, 08:53:36 AM
Why are you asking a bunch of dudes?

Cookware is something you use every day (unlike, say, an expensive smoker or barbecue grill, if you get my drift) . If you buy the good stuff, you will have it for the rest of your life. We have Calphalon we got for our wedding, and it's as good as the first time we used it.

Buy her what she wants.

Because of our schedules, my wife prepares more meals than I do, but I definitely enjoy cooking a lot more than she does.  Generally, when we're both home I do more of the cooking.  I'm much more particular about things like pots, pans and tools.  If money was no object, I'd love to have a set of Le Creuset (purchased as individual pieces, or course).  Sadly, money is an object, and that stuff is crazy expensive.  We have an old set of Calphalon, but we bought the non-stick which is pretty worn out.  If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have bought the non-stick version.  It's honestly time to replace, but I'm not sure what we'll get.  I'm suspect we'll follow Chick's advice and get what she wants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 18, 2018, 08:56:56 AM
We have stainless Calphalon.  It is great.  If you use the high end diswasher pods, they clean up real nicely too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 08:58:32 AM
We have stainless Calphalon.  It is great.  If you use the high end diswasher pods, they clean up real nicely too.

Yikes!  Does the manufacturer recommend washing them in the dishwasher?  I have the cast aluminum, and they say not to.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on December 18, 2018, 09:05:32 AM
We got the Cuisinart set with the ceramic coating and it works great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on December 18, 2018, 09:09:20 AM
This alpha cooks, cleans, does laundry, shops, etc.    But I still don't have an opinion on pans.

Word. Except I try to avoid cleaning and have opinions on everything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on December 18, 2018, 09:18:59 AM
So, Calphalon stainless cookware is pretty pricey.  The War Dept. wants to get rid of the nonstick cookware, as she's heard that Teflon stuff isn't good for you.  I've always heard PTFE is inert, and a non issue.  Heck, they even make some body parts from the stuff.

Is the stainless worth the $400+price tag?

Two comments. If she wants the stainless, get the stainless.  But from a scientific/health perspective, there is nothing wrong with teflon.  The reported risks are only if you heat the pans above 650 F (which should never be done) and even then it is really not that big of a deal.

In general, if you look hard enough, you can find health risks associated with anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 18, 2018, 09:21:42 AM
Because of our schedules, my wife prepares more meals than I do, but I definitely enjoy cooking a lot more than she does.  Generally, when we're both home I do more of the cooking.  I'm much more particular about things like pots, pans and tools.  If money was no object, I'd love to have a set of Le Creuset (purchased as individual pieces, or course).  Sadly, money is an object, and that stuff is crazy expensive.  We have an old set of Calphalon, but we bought the non-stick which is pretty worn out.  If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have bought the non-stick version.  It's honestly time to replace, but I'm not sure what we'll get.  I'm suspect we'll follow Chick's advice and get what she wants.

we have non-stick Calphalon.  Have had to replace a few omelet pans and a griddle.  my macaroni and cheese pan is due for a replacement too.  We've sent a few back on their warranty plan and have never had any issues.  Our stuff is 15+ years old.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 18, 2018, 09:29:24 AM
Yikes!  Does the manufacturer recommend washing them in the dishwasher?  I have the cast aluminum, and they say not to.

dump that aluminum, it leaches off the pan into your food and can cause alzheimers (that's what the Lifetime by West Bend reps told us anyhoo  8-))
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 18, 2018, 09:34:38 AM
Bought a cheaper nonstick circulon elite set from BBB a year or so after college. Still going strong.

Only thing I've added is a heavy castiron skillet. Love that thing

In fact, getting hitched soon and we aren't adding cookware to our registry cause we're pleased with what we have. Just take care of your stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 18, 2018, 09:40:42 AM
Why are you asking a bunch of dudes?  - That's sexist.  I sentence you to JB's school of Political Correctness for reprogramming.

Cookware is something you use every day (unlike, say, an expensive smoker or barbecue grill, if you get my drift) . If you buy the good stuff, you will have it for the rest of your life. We have Calphalon we got for our wedding, and it's as good as the first time we used it.

Buy her what she wants. -  Ha, I'd be broke if I did that.  Besides, she has me.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2018, 09:49:08 AM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 09:51:38 AM
dump that aluminum, it leaches off the pan into your food and can cause alzheimers (that's what the Lifetime by West Bend reps told us anyhoo  8-))

I am starting to pay attention to the  studies that say that sugar causes alzheimers.  Everyone I know who suffers or suffered from it had a wicked sweet tooth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: leever on December 18, 2018, 09:58:23 AM
I am starting to pay attention to the  studies that say that sugar causes alzheimers.  Everyone I know who suffers or suffered from it had a wicked sweet tooth.
Most people that I knew who have passed away ate at least one pickle.  Pickles may be the leading cause of death in the world.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 18, 2018, 09:59:36 AM
we have non-stick Calphalon.  Have had to replace a few omelet pans and a griddle.  my macaroni and cheese pan is due for a replacement too.  We've sent a few back on their warranty plan and have never had any issues.  Our stuff is 15+ years old.

Honestly, I know nothing of their warranty plan.  We've had our stuff for about 20 years or so.  It's getting pretty bad.  I'll have to look into it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on December 18, 2018, 10:05:58 AM
I love all-clad and calphalon and it lasts a long time.  But they're expensive as hell.

I replaced a 15 year old all-clad non-stick with Tramontina.  It's great so far.  Handle is good, but the silicon sheath can slide off - slowly.  And the price is much less. 
It has good weight and feels balanced. 

I would expect their higher end line of stainless to be comparable to All-Clad. 

The better part of cooking w/o non-stick is you learn much better temperature control.  Over time.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on December 18, 2018, 10:08:45 AM
I have some old family pictures that I would like to copy. No negatives - just 50+ year old snapshots, polaroids, school pics and such. I only have a dozen or two because my parents lost or discarded most of my childhood through a bitter divorce, a series of moves and the passage of time.

I'm hesitant to send these through the mail because it's all I have. Any thoughts about the quality of walk-in places like Kinko's for photo copying? Other ideas where I wouldn't have to send through the mail?

We used iMemories.  We had a ton of old film, slides and photo albums.  I think they were reasonably priced, and they did a nice job on some 50 year old film. 

But for that small a quantity, I'd get a scanner for under $100 or a printer that has scanning ability.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 18, 2018, 10:13:06 AM
Yikes!  Does the manufacturer recommend washing them in the dishwasher?  I have the cast aluminum, and they say not to.

I just have the classic set.  It is dishwasher safe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 18, 2018, 10:51:30 AM
I am starting to pay attention to the  studies that say that sugar causes alzheimers.  Everyone I know who suffers or suffered from it had a wicked sweet tooth.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/01/the-startling-link-between-sugar-and-alzheimers/551528/

I probably should have skipped that bowl of Fruit Loops for breakfast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on December 18, 2018, 11:23:33 AM
Popeyes just introduced Emotional Support Chicken for the upcoming holiday travel season.  Brilliant.  Another idea I missed out on! 

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/popeyes-launches-emotional-support-chicken-carrier-at-philadelphia-airport
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 18, 2018, 11:44:46 AM
https://twitter.com/koolaid/status/1074696975310774272?s=19 (https://twitter.com/koolaid/status/1074696975310774272?s=19)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 18, 2018, 11:49:08 AM
https://twitter.com/koolaid/status/1074696975310774272?s=19 (https://twitter.com/koolaid/status/1074696975310774272?s=19)

Way better than "Baby, it's cold outside"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2018, 12:31:20 PM
You are forced to evacuate your home, you may never return and you can bring along one item of MU-related memorabilia. What do you bring?

For me, it's my autographed ticket stub from the '77 Championship game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 18, 2018, 12:34:28 PM
For me, its my autographed shirt from the 2003 team that I had signed the whole team sign right before the Kentucky game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 18, 2018, 12:45:53 PM
You are forced to evacuate your home, you may never return and you can bring along one item of MU-related memorabilia. What do you bring?

Either my Dwyane Wade autographed final four banner or my wife.  Decisions...decisions...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2018, 12:56:00 PM
I don't have any cool basketball stuff, so it would have to be my GDL shirt from 1982.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 18, 2018, 01:08:06 PM
Why are you asking a bunch of dudes?

Cookware is something you use every day (unlike, say, an expensive smoker or barbecue grill, if you get my drift) . If you buy the good stuff, you will have it for the rest of your life. We have Calphalon we got for our wedding, and it's as good as the first time we used it.

Buy her what she wants.

I was the one who put the Calphalon on our wedding registry, and I can attest to both the durability and longevity. 

In fact, the next time my wife uses the Calphalon, it will seem like brand new to her, not just because it's held up well, but because it will also be the first time she uses it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 18, 2018, 01:15:35 PM
dump that aluminum, it leaches off the pan into your food and can cause alzheimers (that's what the Lifetime by West Bend reps told us anyhoo  8-))

When heated, aluminum will form an oxide layer* that's inert, non-toxic and encapsulates the Al ions (that supposedly cause a lot more than Alzheimers).  That's why you never scrub an aluminum anything.  A cycle through the dishwasher is fine, especially if you have a high heat or sanitary dry setting (again, heat helps create the oxide).

(Stainless vs. aluminum is an ongoing discussion in home brewing circles, and the myth of aluminum causing sickness keeps popping up like a Kenyan birth certificate.)

*Al2O3 -- Same stuff they use in sunscreens, cosmetics and birth control.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 18, 2018, 01:21:06 PM
You are forced to evacuate your home, you may never return and you can bring along one item of MU-related memorabilia. What do you bring?

For me, it's my autographed ticket stub from the '77 Championship game.

The MU hat I got my first tour of MU's campus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 18, 2018, 02:06:24 PM
Ain’t need no cookware to eat at Taco Bell & Portillo’s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on December 18, 2018, 02:42:49 PM
I am starting to pay attention to the  studies that say that sugar causes alzheimers.  Everyone I know who suffers or suffered from it had a wicked sweet tooth.

Honestly, the big problem is oxygen.  Quit consuming that and you won't have any problems with Alzheimers, Cancer, Diabetes or Heart Disease.

That, and dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO).  That crap is in everything and if you breathe it in, it can kill you.

http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2018, 03:11:46 PM
Honestly, the big problem is oxygen.  Quit consuming that and you won't have any problems with Alzheimers, Cancer, Diabetes or Heart Disease.

That, and dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO).  That crap is in everything and if you breathe it in, it can kill you.

http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

Interestingly, too much oxygen actually can cause serious health issues, like blindness. They first noted this in premature infants, who are routinely treated with oxygen because of their immature lungs. Since then, there have been reports of high concentrations of oxygen causing blindness in adults.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 18, 2018, 04:21:00 PM
Popeyes just introduced Emotional Support Chicken for the upcoming holiday travel season.  Brilliant.  Another idea I missed out on! 

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/popeyes-launches-emotional-support-chicken-carrier-at-philadelphia-airport

Today's The Onion.

KFC Blames Popeyes For Releasing Serial Rapist From Prison In New Attack Ad Campaign
https://www.theonion.com/kfc-blames-popeyes-for-releasing-serial-rapist-from-pri-1831164946
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 18, 2018, 04:39:22 PM
Interestingly, too much oxygen actually can cause serious health issues, like blindness. They first noted this in premature infants, who are routinely treated with oxygen because of their immature lungs. Since then, there have been reports of high concentrations of oxygen causing blindness in adults.

You call it "oxygen", I call it punching the clown.  Whatevs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 18, 2018, 07:20:17 PM
Eaton grains will due it two ya, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 18, 2018, 08:06:22 PM
I may cook up another Screamin Sicilian calzone. Best stuff ever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 18, 2018, 10:53:37 PM
I may cook up another Screamin Sicilian calzone. Best stuff ever

you high right now, kin?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 19, 2018, 08:53:34 AM
I may cook up another Screamin Sicilian calzone. Best stuff ever

You do understand that Screamin Sicilian is like supercharged Kryptonite to 4ever, right? 

I'm sure he's already breaking out in hives reading this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2018, 09:05:11 AM
I had to look up Screamin Sicilian to see what everyone is talking about. Guess I'm out of the loop on frozen pizzas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 19, 2018, 09:07:41 AM
Golfing in December in the upper Midwest.    God bless global warming.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 19, 2018, 09:13:09 AM
Golfing in December in the upper Midwest.    God bless global warming.   

Sent my clubs to Florida two weeks ago....unnatural carnal knowledge me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 19, 2018, 09:17:58 AM
Sent my clubs to Florida two weeks ago....unnatural carnal knowledge me

Talk about your first world problems.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 19, 2018, 10:06:21 AM
I had to look up Screamin Sicilian to see what everyone is talking about. Guess I'm out of the loop on frozen pizzas.

'Tis only JayBee and myself... a far cry from "everyone."   Especially if we're (I'm) hoopaloopin'.

(https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.joystiq.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F01%2Fasplode.jpg&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=c2ae5fdecd7d3f83ca1ae2714321c5c23483cf12)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 19, 2018, 10:07:37 AM
Talk about your first world problems.....

Not for the inner-city kid in Miami who's got himself a new set of clubs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 19, 2018, 10:57:39 AM
Talk about your first world problems.....

I'm starving, chick. Starving.

Starving for some a hearty, fulfilling 18 holes of golf.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on December 19, 2018, 01:10:06 PM
All Hail Popeye's

https://twitter.com/NutmegRadio/status/1075441610152968192 (https://twitter.com/NutmegRadio/status/1075441610152968192)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 19, 2018, 01:18:50 PM
All Hail Popeye's

https://twitter.com/NutmegRadio/status/1075441610152968192 (https://twitter.com/NutmegRadio/status/1075441610152968192)

As someone married to someone with a prescribed esa, I think this one missed the mark.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 19, 2018, 01:37:00 PM
As someone married to someone with a prescribed esa, I think this one missed the mark.

You don't necessarily need a prescription to have an ESA.   That's kind of the point.  That notion has been completely abused and exploited.

An acquaintance of mine went online and got her Pomeranian certified as an emotional support animal just so she would would be allowed to take her out of the pet carrier on flights instead of stowing her under the seat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 19, 2018, 01:41:12 PM
You don't necessarily need a prescription to have an ESA.   That's kind of the point.  That notion has been completely abused and exploited.

An acquaintance of mine went online and got her Pomeranian certified as an emotional support animal just so she would would be allowed to take her out of the pet carrier on flights instead of stowing her under the seat.

People abusing and/or exploiting the right to use service animals and emotional support animals is one of my biggest pet peeves (pun not really intended, but kind of unavoidable).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 19, 2018, 02:37:00 PM
You don't necessarily need a prescription to have an ESA.   That's kind of the point.  That notion has been completely abused and exploited.

An acquaintance of mine went online and got her Pomeranian certified as an emotional support animal just so she would would be allowed to take her out of the pet carrier on flights instead of stowing her under the seat.

This is incorrect. If it is not prescribed by a mental health professional than it is not an ESA. Now different mental health professionals have different standards for prescribing, some of them quite low, but they do need to be prescribed.

There are definitely those who have exploited it, though its not nearly as widespread as it is made out to be. And what those exploiters are doing is terrible. It adds to the stigma of mental health and makes it more difficult for those with a legitimate need.

This promotion is adding to that stigma not taking away from it IMHO. Which is their right, they can make money however they so choose. Popeyes was one of my flight layover foods of choice but now I will probably indulge my unhealthy love of Americanized Chinese food instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 19, 2018, 03:15:42 PM
This is incorrect. If it is not prescribed by a mental health professional than it is not an ESA. Now different mental health professionals have different standards for prescribing, some of them quite low, but they do need to be prescribed.

There are definitely those who have exploited it, though its not nearly as widespread as it is made out to be. And what those exploiters are doing is terrible. It adds to the stigma of mental health and makes it more difficult for those with a legitimate need.

I don't disagree. You are correct that if it's not prescribed, it's not an ESA.  And if you're wanting to get one on an airplane or into an apartment that doesn't accept pets, you're probably going to need to show documentation.

The problem is people who feel they are entitled to take their pet with them everywhere they go.  They just claim it's an ESA and nobody requires them to prove it.  The more motivated people go on line and order a stupid little vest or a utterly meaningless certificate and then they take their pet everywhere.  They know that business owners are afraid to confront them.  If confronted, many of these people simply respond, "she's my ESA."

The problem with this is that in most places, ESAs are not allowed in places like restaurants, stores, hotels, etc.  Only service dogs are allowed in those places and business owners are only allowed to ask two simple questions ("is the dog a service animal required for a disability" and "what task has the dog been trained to perform").  By definition, service animals have been trained to perform a task.  If the dog isn't trained to perform a task, it's not a service animal and does not have a right to be in many locations.  If it hasn't been trained to perform a task, even an absolutely legitimate and prescribed ESA is not a service animal and may not be permitted in many places.

I realize that some states and localities have different rules.  But in my opinion, this is very widely abused.  Business owners are afraid to confront people out of fear of getting sued.  What I'd love to see -- and it is happening in some locations -- are laws that would penalize people who are abusing the system.  Give them a down side.  If a store owner kicks them out and it turns out that it was a legit service animal, the store owner has a problem.  On the other hand, if they get kicked out and decide to file a charge or a lawsuit, they've got a problem if it's not a legit service animal.

There are plenty of people out there that need service animals and real ESAs.  I don't begrudge them that.  But I'd really like to see the people who simply feel entitled to have their pets with them at all times stop abusing the process.



Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 19, 2018, 03:16:57 PM
http://m.startribune.com/an-arby-s-closes-and-a-fast-food-gap-emerges-in-downtown-minneapolis/502891931/

BTW, most fun I’ve had at a college football game was when my friend brought in a fake service animal (little dog). Dude was chillin at the Metrodome with 55k fans
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 19, 2018, 04:30:47 PM
This is incorrect. If it is not prescribed by a mental health professional than it is not an ESA. Now different mental health professionals have different standards for prescribing, some of them quite low, but they do need to be prescribed.

There are definitely those who have exploited it, though its not nearly as widespread as it is made out to be. And what those exploiters are doing is terrible. It adds to the stigma of mental health and makes it more difficult for those with a legitimate need.

This promotion is adding to that stigma not taking away from it IMHO. Which is their right, they can make money however they so choose. Popeyes was one of my flight layover foods of choice but now I will probably indulge my unhealthy love of Americanized Chinese food instead.

The problem with this line of thinking is that only a physician can actually "prescribe" something.  Most people are going to mental health professionals for ESA's, a broad category which includes psychologists, behavioral therapists, social workers, and shamans (seriously... there's more than one in Lake County).  An MHP can "suggest" or "recommend," but they can't "prescribe," which implies some sort of medical necessity and is privilege reserved for MD's and those working under their supervision (and tooth jockeys on a limited basis).

If your wife has been told by a physician that she needs an ESA, that's fine.  Otherwise - taking you at your word that she isn't gaming the system - it's quite likely that her MHP is half-assing it, and/or she's probably not getting the care she should.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2018, 04:53:16 PM
The problem with this line of thinking is that only a physician can actually "prescribe" something.  Most people are going to mental health professionals for ESA's, a broad category which includes psychologists, behavioral therapists, social workers, and shamans (seriously... there's more than one in Lake County).  An MHP can "suggest" or "recommend," but they can't "prescribe," which implies some sort of medical necessity and is privilege reserved for MD's and those working under their supervision (and tooth jockeys on a limited basis).

If your wife has been told by a physician that she needs an ESA, that's fine.  Otherwise - taking you at your word that she isn't gaming the system - it's quite likely that her MHP is half-assing it, and/or she's probably not getting the care she should.

Yep.

I agree with what TAMU said about the exploiters - it's appalling that anyone would exploit the situation and further stigmatize mental health by using an ESA when it isn't truly warranted.

But you are right - it is WAY too easy to get the necessary approvals. This website (https://therapypet.org/who-qualifies/) is one of many that capitalize on the situation. The following statement is particularly galling: Essentially anybody who feels that their pet is a key source of comfort and well-being can qualify for an emotional support animal. They are clearly exploiting the rules and making a mockery of a real issue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 19, 2018, 05:21:26 PM
I agree with the idea that there should be laws that penalise those who lie about ESAs. My wife and I are the first people to call out those who pull sh*t like that. Id also be for tightening up the standards (though not too tight). The problem that has been created (in addition to the culture of litigation that StillW was talking about) is that now it seems like people assume an ESA is fake before they assume it is for a legitimate mental health disorder.

My big concern is the training aspect of ESAs. I have met people with "real" (for lack of a better word" ESAs who have not properly socialised or even house trained their dogs. You have to train your dog if it's going to be an ESA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 19, 2018, 05:50:41 PM
But you are right - it is WAY too easy to get the necessary approvals. This website (https://therapypet.org/who-qualifies/) is one of many that capitalize on the situation. The following statement is particularly galling: Essentially anybody who feels that their pet is a key source of comfort and well-being can qualify for an emotional support animal. They are clearly exploiting the rules and making a mockery of a real issue.

Agreed.  And, at the risk of belaboring the point, even if someone does qualify for an ESA, that doesn't give them the right to take the animal into restaurants, bars, stores, etc.  There is a huge difference between ESAs and service animals, and huge differences between the rights afforded to the two groups.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 19, 2018, 05:59:43 PM
It is very easy.

Service Dog Cards - 50 ADA Service Dog Information Cards State Your Rights - Service Dog ADA Info Cards state your legal rights - Give them to people that don't know your rights which allow you to bring your dog anywhere https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OLNBKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bTTgCbK56BDE0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 19, 2018, 06:02:53 PM
I agree with the idea that there should be laws that penalise those who lie about ESAs. My wife and I are the first people to call out those who pull sh*t like that. Id also be for tightening up the standards (though not too tight). The problem that has been created (in addition to the culture of litigation that StillW was talking about) is that now it seems like people assume an ESA is fake before they assume it is for a legitimate mental health disorder.

My big concern is the training aspect of ESAs. I have met people with "real" (for lack of a better word" ESAs who have not properly socialised or even house trained their dogs. You have to train your dog if it's going to be an ESA

I try not to automatically assume that an ESA is fake.  But, often it's completely obvious.  Lack of socialization and training is a huge giveaway.  People carrying their dog is a huge giveaway.

In my mind, the fundamental problem is that people have learned that it is pretty easy claim your dog is an ESA (either legitimately; through doctors who don't scrutinize things very closely; and/or totally bogus "certificates) and then people who have an ESA treat it as if it's a service animal.  Honestly, the rights afforded to an ESA (at least under federal law) are pretty limited -- relating to housing and air travel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 19, 2018, 06:06:45 PM
It is very easy.

Service Dog Cards - 50 ADA Service Dog Information Cards State Your Rights - Service Dog ADA Info Cards state your legal rights - Give them to people that don't know your rights which allow you to bring your dog anywhere https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OLNBKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bTTgCbK56BDE0

Those are a good thing.  But, it's important that people understand that Service Dog =/= Emotional Support Animal.  Those apply to service dogs only...not ESAs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 19, 2018, 08:08:53 PM
I'm starving, chick. Starving.

Starving for some a hearty, fulfilling 18 holes of golf.

It was so, so, so good.    I was finding myself just looking around and laughing and breathing deeply. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2018, 12:33:25 PM
So has anybody started their Christmas shopping yet? I decided to start early this year, so I hope to start later today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 21, 2018, 01:50:25 PM
So has anybody started their Christmas shopping yet? I decided to start early this year, so I hope to start later today.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/392619753de66cb1d3867e3b88ab3e72/tenor.gif?itemid=5740837)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2018, 02:03:36 PM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/392619753de66cb1d3867e3b88ab3e72/tenor.gif?itemid=5740837)

I’ve been thinking about it for quite a while, so technically I’m just finalizing a long process.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 21, 2018, 02:40:22 PM
So has anybody started their Christmas shopping yet? I decided to start early this year, so I hope to start later today.

Literally started and finished everything - save for some stocking stuffers - last night.

Amazon Customer Since 2001.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 21, 2018, 03:36:02 PM
Literally started and finished everything - save for some stocking stuffers - last night.

Amazon Customer Since 2001.

So when Bezos takes over you'll be one of the first in line to worship the Empire? Or does he praise you for your service?

Not sure how the impending robotic takeover works exactly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 21, 2018, 04:05:08 PM
Bought my 12, 10 and 4 year olds scratch offs today, so I'm now done.

Amazon customer since 1999.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 21, 2018, 05:33:08 PM
So has anybody started their Christmas shopping yet? I decided to start early this year, so I hope to start later today.

HELL NO!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 21, 2018, 07:05:38 PM
So when Bezos takes over you'll be one of the first in line to worship the Empire? Or does he praise you for your service?

Not sure how the impending robotic takeover works exactly.

I’ll be spared so there’s someone to change the oil in the robots.

The rest y’all prolly be the oil.  Cept ZFB... he’ll prolly get to be Bezos’ mom’s consort.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jockey on December 21, 2018, 10:07:35 PM
When is christmas this year?

Should I start thinking about shopping?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2018, 11:34:08 PM
When is christmas this year?

Should I start thinking about shopping?

You can wait until Tuesday.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2018, 08:36:29 AM
You can wait until Tuesday.....

Actually, I would wait until Wednesday.  I heard there is going to be some good sales on that day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 22, 2018, 12:58:20 PM
What's everyone's favorite hangover remedy/prevention?

I used to love the Zaca recovery patches, but they're discontinued. Drinkwel is okay... Might try the morning recovery drink thats been advertised a lot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 22, 2018, 01:13:38 PM
What's everyone's favorite hangover remedy/prevention?

I used to love the Zaca recovery patches, but they're discontinued. Drinkwel is okay... Might try the morning recovery drink thats been advertised a lot.

Full glass of water with 800mg ibuprofen and a b12 vitamin before bed. Full bottle of body armor/Gatorade as soon as I wake up (Pedialyte if I'm super in trouble)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2018, 01:23:48 PM
Full glass of water with 800mg ibuprofen and a b12 vitamin before bed. Full bottle of body armor/Gatorade as soon as I wake up (Pedialyte if I'm super in trouble)

The problem is, when you come home drunk, you just want to pass out, and often don't have the foresight to take preventive measures.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 22, 2018, 01:36:42 PM
What's everyone's favorite hangover remedy/prevention?

I used to love the Zaca recovery patches, but they're discontinued. Drinkwel is okay... Might try the morning recovery drink thats been advertised a lot.

Bloody Mary w a PBR chaser.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 22, 2018, 01:40:56 PM
The problem, when you come home drunk, you just want to pass out, and often don't have the foresight to take preventive measures.

True. I usually put them on the nightstand or next to the toothbrush as a reminder - before I start drinking
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on December 22, 2018, 02:30:23 PM
True. I usually put them on the nightstand or next to the toothbrush as a reminder - before I start drinking

I usually end up drinking the full glass of water, but in half-ounce increments, and combined with some sort of whiskey.
Sadly, it rarely prevents the hangover.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 22, 2018, 03:11:34 PM
Any places in Chicago to get MU logo wear? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 22, 2018, 03:31:33 PM
Got paid today by my badger BIL today. 100 proof Knob Creek.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2018, 03:43:16 PM
Any places in Chicago to get MU logo wear?

Sometimes you can find it in places like Champs or Lids, but it is pretty random.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 22, 2018, 04:34:57 PM
Sometimes you can find it in places like Champs or Lids, but it is pretty random.

The Champs in mall down here in Aggieland has Marquette hats....and I noticed that they didn't have Wisconsin hats. I bought something just for that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 22, 2018, 06:25:04 PM
Question for debate, is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2018, 06:43:55 PM
Question for debate, is Die Hard a Christmas movie?


This is what the actual distributors of the movie have to say about it:


https://www.youtube.com/v/4Wi28Vsi_ZU
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 22, 2018, 09:57:51 PM
What's everyone's favorite hangover remedy/prevention?

I used to love the Zaca recovery patches, but they're discontinued. Drinkwel is okay... Might try the morning recovery drink thats been advertised a lot.

I know of only one infallible preventative.

Before going to bed, mix 1/4 cup baking soda into 8 oz. warm water, and slam it.  Immediately head for the porcelain and plug your nose.

If you have shoulder-length or longer hair, be sure to put it under a backwards-turned ball cap before you begin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2018, 09:59:15 PM
I know of only one infallible preventative.

Before going to bed, mix 1/4 cup baking soda into 8 oz. warm water, and slam it.  Immediately head for the porcelain and plug your nose.

If you have shoulder-length or longer hair, be sure to put it under a backwards-turned ball cap before you begin.

Good way to erode your tooth enamel. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on December 22, 2018, 10:24:50 PM
Any places in Chicago to get MU logo wear?

There are a couple Campus Colors stores in the area that carry some MU stuff.   The one up in Highland Park is a bit larger location.

But they're a lot heavier into BigTen stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 23, 2018, 12:09:50 AM
Good way to erode your tooth enamel.

That’s what the baking soda’s for.  Neutralizes the acid. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 23, 2018, 11:47:50 AM
So I bought these as a Christmas gift to myself :

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/48911403_10156793930741083_3521732690044780544_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=e58d42e0278506b71f94163ff34fce06&oe=5CA22B97)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 23, 2018, 12:33:41 PM
Those are a solid pair of socks. Where did you find them?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 23, 2018, 12:53:48 PM
Those are a solid pair of socks. Where did you find them?

In a shop in New Orleans. Glow and I were walking down a side street late at night and I saw them in the window. I made him take me back to the store the next day when it was open.

Unfortunately, the men's size comes in a different color scheme, and I think the fact that they are navy, gold and baby blue adds to their awesomeness.  Here is the website of the maker of the actual socks:

blueq.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 23, 2018, 02:06:39 PM
Epic socks. Nice pick up, chick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 23, 2018, 05:44:57 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FP3YZjqKL._SX679_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 23, 2018, 05:57:39 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FP3YZjqKL._SX679_.jpg)
Win!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 24, 2018, 06:11:18 AM
Why did all these people have to go and ruin Toto's Africa?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 24, 2018, 11:51:19 AM
Why did all these people have to go and ruin Toto's Africa?

You honestly thought it was a good song originally?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on December 24, 2018, 11:59:16 AM
You honestly thought it was a good song originally?

Yes. Toto has been under appreciated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 24, 2018, 12:08:46 PM
You honestly thought it was a good song originally?

Absolutely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 24, 2018, 12:24:22 PM
You honestly thought it was a good song originally?

That was my question too. I always considered it an OK song from my high school years, but nothing special. Kinda one of those inoffensive background songs that never stand out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TallTitan34 on December 24, 2018, 12:44:23 PM
So I bought these as a Christmas gift to myself :

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/48911403_10156793930741083_3521732690044780544_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=e58d42e0278506b71f94163ff34fce06&oe=5CA22B97)

Marquette updating the “Be The Difference” slogan?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on December 24, 2018, 01:07:54 PM
Nope. Chick updating it for 'em.   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 24, 2018, 02:52:20 PM
Pew research .. 82% of people will spend xmas/eve with family, down 4% from four years ago.  #sad

This is another reason Arby's should stay open.

http://www.pewforum.org/2017/12/12/americans-say-religious-aspects-of-christmas-are-declining-in-public-life/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 24, 2018, 07:28:47 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/a0/ad/aaa0ade2c6fdbe297eb918c7d136fb9b.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 24, 2018, 09:23:27 PM
Pew research .. 82% of people will spend xmas/eve with family, down 4% from four years ago.  #sad

This is another reason Arby's should stay open.

http://www.pewforum.org/2017/12/12/americans-say-religious-aspects-of-christmas-are-declining-in-public-life/

Statistical margin of error is.....????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 24, 2018, 09:31:55 PM
My wife made me run to Target at 9pm on Christmas Eve because we were out of milk (for Santa) and she needed more wrapping paper.

I had no shame in going over there, but everyone else shopping looked like they either worked in a casino or just got out of work release.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 24, 2018, 09:58:54 PM
My wife made me run to Target at 9pm on Christmas Eve because we were out of milk (for Santa) and she needed more wrapping paper.

I had no shame in going over there, but everyone else shopping looked like they either worked in a casino or just got out of work release.

I remember seeing women at the grocery store on Thanksgiving morning with frozen turkeys in their shopping carts.

I hope their families didn't mind eating dinner at 5a.m. the following day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on December 25, 2018, 12:15:27 AM
The woman behind me in line this morning at the grocery store put an enormous frozen turkey on the belt. I wondered if she was buying for next Thanksgiving because there was no way she was making that for Christmas dinner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 25, 2018, 08:01:46 AM
The woman behind me in line this morning at the grocery store put an enormous frozen turkey on the belt. I wondered if she was buying for next Thanksgiving because there was no way she was making that for Christmas dinner.

We have a deep freezer. We buy all our big holiday meats the day after christmas and put them in the deep freezer. There are insane deals
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 25, 2018, 08:17:34 AM
Christmas morning pancake time!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on December 25, 2018, 08:29:44 AM
We have a deep freezer. We buy all our big holiday meats the day after christmas and put them in the deep freezer. There are insane deals

Arby's refreezes?  Good to know.

Merry Christmas all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on December 25, 2018, 08:58:51 AM
Merry Christmas Scoop!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 25, 2018, 09:27:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0dBUQ5D.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 27, 2018, 08:08:57 AM
Going to see the Globetrotters tonight.  It's been a long time.  I have such fond memories of the Globetrotters from my youth -- it was one of the few events that made its way to my small town.  My two youngest have never seen them.  I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 27, 2018, 08:58:03 AM
Going to see the Globetrotters tonight.  It's been a long time.  I have such fond memories of the Globetrotters from my youth -- it was one of the few events that made its way to my small town.  My two youngest have never seen them.  I'm looking forward to it.

Take the Generals and the points...they’re due.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 27, 2018, 09:19:36 AM
Take the Generals and the points...they’re due.

I will cover all bets on the Generals, especially since Sam Worthen is no longer the coach.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2018, 11:32:43 AM
What’s the over/under on uncalled traveling violations?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 27, 2018, 11:48:45 AM
What’s the over/under on uncalled traveling violations?

83
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 27, 2018, 12:15:02 PM

I still can't figure out why the refs never T them up, given all the abuse the Globetrotters give them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2018, 12:24:03 PM
83

I'm definitely taking the over....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2018, 12:25:40 PM
I still can't figure out why the refs never T them up, given all the abuse the Globetrotters give them.

That would be a great idea for an SNL skit. The Globetrotters just doing their thing, and the ref tossing them all in the first two minutes....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on December 27, 2018, 12:36:20 PM
That would be a great idea for an SNL skit. The Globetrotters just doing their thing, and the ref tossing them all in the first two minutes....

I mean in this day and age isn't the bucket of confetti a full on criminal assault?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 27, 2018, 12:39:46 PM
That would be a great idea for an SNL skit. The Globetrotters just doing their thing, and the ref tossing them all in the first two minutes....

Yeah, but it'll be a little slow when they stretch it out to 85 minutes for the movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 27, 2018, 04:21:35 PM
83


#83nation
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 27, 2018, 06:05:39 PM
#83nation

I see what you did there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2018, 08:45:59 PM
Fresh homemade pizza tonight. Mushrooms, spinach and carmelized onions. Yum....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 28, 2018, 12:25:17 AM
Another late night because of RDR2. This is getting rough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 28, 2018, 07:31:13 AM
Take the Generals and the points...they’re due.

I'm not sure what the line was, but the Globetrotters won by two: 8-6.  Sure, the score may seem low to you, but one of the Generals unplugged the scoreboard when there was about 20 seconds left because they were losing.  Since apparently nobody knew the score, the referee decided that the first team to eight points would be the winner.  Somehow, the Globetrotters rose to the occasion and pulled it off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 28, 2018, 09:39:15 AM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BM1090 on December 28, 2018, 10:18:31 AM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
  • ...lose an arm?
  • ...lose use of the internet for the rest of your life? (Bear in mind, no one else loses the internet)

I am struggling mightily with this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on December 28, 2018, 10:22:53 AM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
  • ...lose an arm?
  • ...lose use of the internet for the rest of your life? (Bear in mind, no one else loses the internet)


So would this include my work related responsibilities as well?  Like email, IP phone, etc?  If so, I would lose the arm because I wouldn't be able to make a living.

But if you are talking about personal internet, I would rather live without it than an arm.  I've done it before, I can do it again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 28, 2018, 10:49:34 AM

So would this include my work related responsibilities as well?  Like email, IP phone, etc?  If so, I would lose the arm because I wouldn't be able to make a living.

But if you are talking about personal internet, I would rather live without it than an arm.  I've done it before, I can do it again.

Yup. No email, no travel assistance, no automated bill pay, no streaming entertainment. Travel and booking would be really tough.

But they are doing some incredible work with prosthetics...if you have $100,000 you can probably get a pretty solid replacement, though my guess is you will need use of the Internet for updates and functionality  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 28, 2018, 11:22:22 AM
Honest question, is it even possible to be a fully functional human being with responsibilities without the internet?

I don't think it's possible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Coleman on December 28, 2018, 11:37:34 AM
Honest question, is it even possible to be a fully functional human being with responsibilities without the internet?

I don't think it's possible.

I think you can still make it work, but it would be terribly inconvenient. Everything would take longer by magnitudes of time, and would require much more manual effort (just thinking about balancing my checkbook and paying bills, for example) Most companies/services still allow you to do things the old fashioned way via mail, phone, or brick and mortar, but this is for a select population (75 years and older) that won't be around in 20 years, so I think in the medium-term future everything will be online.

But I think even in the example above, that is mostly for retired people. If you were younger and had to make a living, it would be incredibly hard. Professionally, you would have to be an independent small business owner (pet store, florist, small boutique) that wouldn't require the internet, and you'd be putting yourself at a major disadvantage without online advertising or a website, but I suppose in theory it could be done.
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 28, 2018, 12:10:38 PM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
  • ...lose an arm?
  • ...lose use of the internet for the rest of your life? (Bear in mind, no one else loses the internet)

So I would lose the internet, but my wife/SO would still have it? If so, that would be my choice.

Losing the internet would be difficult no doubt, but my wife could do all the banking, shopping, etc. She and her sister already do much of this for their parents. She could not serve as my arm when I wanted to go on a bike ride or drive my car.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 28, 2018, 12:46:18 PM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
  • ...lose an arm?
  • ...lose use of the internet for the rest of your life? (Bear in mind, no one else loses the internet)

Your "good" arm or the other one? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 28, 2018, 03:03:20 PM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
  • ...lose an arm?
  • ...lose use of the internet for the rest of your life? (Bear in mind, no one else loses the internet)
I would miss you all.  My father refuses to buy a computer or smart phone and leads a full life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 28, 2018, 03:33:15 PM
I would miss you all.  My father refuses to buy a computer or smart phone and leads a full life.

How? Wat aboot pr0n?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 28, 2018, 03:35:29 PM
I would miss you all.  My father refuses to buy a computer or smart phone and leads a full life.

My dad mostly does too, though how much does the internet handle that we don't think of? The electrical grid comes to mind. And how much more will be internet reliant in 20-30 years, when our parents generation will be passing but we'll still need to function in society.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 28, 2018, 03:38:03 PM
But an arm is an arm.  I would have to give up golf, coaching, and firefighting.   Pass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 28, 2018, 04:46:02 PM
How? Wat aboot pr0n?

Are you typing this with one arm?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 28, 2018, 04:47:09 PM
I showed my father in law Youtube today.  He was freaking amazed.

Also, he's had some surgery that's made him .. unbelievably full of gas.  Like he was farting every 3 minutes.    After the 80th fart, I told him he had to say "what does a duck say?" before each one.

Thanks, NM thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 28, 2018, 04:49:43 PM
How? Wat aboot pr0n?

Haven't checked out pr0n in 15 years. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 28, 2018, 04:51:54 PM
Haven't checked out pr0n in 15 years.

You need to. Pardon the pun, but it’s come a long ways since then
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 28, 2018, 04:57:31 PM
Nah.  Too much downside.  Not enough upside.  Pun intended.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 28, 2018, 07:12:15 PM
Haven't checked out pr0n in 15 years.

Is that when they eliminated the stories?  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 28, 2018, 11:00:32 PM
You need to. Pardon the pun, but it’s come a long ways since then
I am more old school and liked the funny story lines and abundant tumble weed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 28, 2018, 11:18:28 PM
But an arm is an arm.  I would have to give up golf, coaching, and firefighting.   Pass.

And a boat’s a boat, but the mystery box could be anything.  It could even be a boat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TallTitan34 on December 28, 2018, 11:27:15 PM
Side note: Arby’s is no longer carrying the Arbinator.

Luckily they’ve left us with a blueprint for the perfect sandwhich. (Beef n cheddar with curly fries under top bun and horsey sauce over bottom bun)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 29, 2018, 05:11:21 AM
But an arm is an arm.  I would have to give up golf, coaching, and firefighting.   Pass.

I couldn't do my job without it. All our reports, staffing, time cards, equipment ordering, and email make it essential to daily operations. I need the internet more at work than I do at home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 29, 2018, 06:28:55 AM
Interesting conundrum I heard yesterday: Would you rather...
  • ...lose an arm?
  • ...lose use of the internet for the rest of your life? (Bear in mind, no one else loses the internet)

easy question for one john wayne bobbitt  :o marriage counseling made easy, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 29, 2018, 07:12:14 AM
Cashew butter seems like a terrible waste of perfectly good cashews.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 29, 2018, 02:35:52 PM
I couldn't do my job without it. All our reports, staffing, time cards, equipment ordering, and email make it essential to daily operations. I need the internet more at work than I do at home.
But when you retire, you are still down an arm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 29, 2018, 02:48:02 PM
With New Years coming up, my favorite annual train wreck event is almost here. There’s no better unintentionally funny event than the Chicago tv affiliates local New Years Eve shows. While I miss Chi-Town Rising and Mario Lopez having the look of “the check clears at midnight, right?”, the ABC and NBC local shows still deliver great laughs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 29, 2018, 04:26:03 PM
I showed my father in law Youtube today.  He was freaking amazed.

Also, he's had some surgery that's made him .. unbelievably full of gas.  Like he was farting every 3 minutes.    After the 80th fart, I told him he had to say "what does a duck say?" before each one.

Thanks, NM thread.
Are they consistent, like one type or there are more than one kind, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 29, 2018, 04:35:05 PM
With New Years coming up, my favorite annual train wreck event is almost here. There’s no better unintentionally funny event than the Chicago tv affiliates local New Years Eve shows. While I miss Chi-Town Rising and Mario Lopez having the look of “the check clears at midnight, right?”, the ABC and NBC local shows still deliver great laughs.

The two cringiest NYE shows:

2. Mariah Carey a couple of years ago, when it was exposed that her high notes were dubbed in

1. Dick Clark awhile back when it was painfully obvious he had not recovered from his stroke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 29, 2018, 05:39:25 PM
Fourteen degrees - perfect Minnesota grilling weather. Sockeye salmon tonight!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 29, 2018, 05:53:36 PM
ND SUCKS!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 29, 2018, 06:27:25 PM
With New Years coming up, my favorite annual train wreck event is almost here. There’s no better unintentionally funny event than the Chicago tv affiliates local New Years Eve shows. While I miss Chi-Town Rising and Mario Lopez having the look of “the check clears at midnight, right?”, the ABC and NBC local shows still deliver great laughs.

Nothing says "second city" like the local Chicago NYE shows.  LOL.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 29, 2018, 10:59:06 PM
With New Years coming up, my favorite annual train wreck event is almost here. There’s no better unintentionally funny event than the Chicago tv affiliates local New Years Eve shows. While I miss Chi-Town Rising and Mario Lopez having the look of “the check clears at midnight, right?”, the ABC and NBC local shows still deliver great laughs.

I overhead the ABC promo, I don't think I heard Giangreco or Davies listed. They were pushing the Terrell and Cheryl pretty hard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 29, 2018, 11:42:57 PM
I overhead the ABC promo, I don't think I heard Giangreco or Davies listed. They were pushing the Terrell and Cheryl pretty hard.

Thats a damn shame.

Which year was it where Janet was completely sloshed? More than the average year that is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 30, 2018, 07:56:52 AM
Thats a damn shame.

Which year was it where Janet was completely sloshed? More than the average year that is.

Nevermind, they're back. Must have heard wrong.

2012?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 30, 2018, 02:06:38 PM
TimeLife.com/RockHall
TimeLife.com/AndyWilliams
Etc

Has any one ever bought one of these Time Life compilations? They have some great stars. Some of it was great music from the Al era
Title: Re: NM
Post by: leever on December 30, 2018, 02:40:20 PM
So, how 'bout that Tom Crean Guy, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 30, 2018, 05:42:43 PM
So, how 'bout that Tom Crean Guy, eh?

Haven't been following, but it seems like a no-lose gig. After I4, where a couple of Big ?? Titles and three Sweet Sixteens got him fired, he lands at a place where they kept Mark Fox around for 9 years even though he never won a single NCAA Tournament game. Heck, win a couple games in the Dance and they might put him in their hall of fame....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 30, 2018, 05:51:48 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 30, 2018, 06:31:15 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on December 30, 2018, 06:48:46 PM
The two cringiest NYE shows:

2. Mariah Carey a couple of years ago, when it was exposed that her high notes were dubbed in

1. Dick Clark awhile back when it was painfully obvious he had not recovered from his stroke.

+1. Watching Dick Clark struggle was painful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2018, 05:02:07 PM
So does anyone here think it would be fun to be on the ground in Times Square when the ball drops? Not in the hypothetical world where you could stroll into the party at 11:45, see the ball drop and move on...but in the real world where they contain spectators in pens for several hours before midnight, don't have real toilets, and don't permit bags or backpacks (or even umbrellas - relevant this year)?

I could see maybe many years ago, maybe pre-9/11. But the hassles today hardly seem worth it.

Others?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 31, 2018, 05:14:59 PM
Mrs. Hilltopper saw the ball drop circa '93.   Was easier back then.

Fast forward to 2018, for lack of any other excitement, I suggested to her that we strap on the feed bag at Arby's and get tossed out when they close.

That would be a fitting end to this crap year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 31, 2018, 07:16:08 PM
So does anyone here think it would be fun to be on the ground in Times Square when the ball drops? Not in the hypothetical world where you could stroll into the party at 11:45, see the ball drop and move on...but in the real world where they contain spectators in pens for several hours before midnight, don't have real toilets, and don't permit bags or backpacks (or even umbrellas - relevant this year)?

I could see maybe many years ago, maybe pre-9/11. But the hassles today hardly seem worth it.

Others?

Absolute
Hell
On
Earth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on December 31, 2018, 08:10:38 PM
Mrs. Hilltopper saw the ball drop circa '93.   Was easier back then.

Fast forward to 2018, for lack of any other excitement, I suggested to her that we strap on the feed bag at Arby's and get tossed out when they close.

That would be a fitting end to this crap year.

I’m sitting in a movie theatre lobby right now. I hope I can make it until the movie ends.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 31, 2018, 08:13:15 PM
So does anyone here think it would be fun to be on the ground in Times Square when the ball drops? Not in the hypothetical world where you could stroll into the party at 11:45, see the ball drop and move on...but in the real world where they contain spectators in pens for several hours before midnight, don't have real toilets, and don't permit bags or backpacks (or even umbrellas - relevant this year)?

I could see maybe many years ago, maybe pre-9/11. But the hassles today hardly seem worth it.

Others?
I went once in the early 1980s. It was bad then . Would never do it again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2018, 09:44:50 PM
In a brewpub in Edmonds, Washington, waiting on our 8:15 dinner reservation at another restaurant.

It's our first trip to Seattle and I am in love.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2018, 09:50:43 PM
In a brewpub in Edmonds, Washington, waiting on our 8:15 dinner reservation at another restaurant.

It's our first trip to Seattle and I am in love.

Great city, great coffee (as long as you stay away from Starbucks).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 31, 2018, 09:51:51 PM
In a brewpub in Edmonds, Washington, waiting on our 8:15 dinner reservation at another restaurant.

It's our first trip to Seattle and I am in love.
Hopefully you have access to the big game tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:47 PM
In a brewpub in Edmonds, Washington, waiting on our 8:15 dinner reservation at another restaurant.

It's our first trip to Seattle and I am in love.
Weird.  My brother who lives in Edmunds is here in Wisconsin...umm...probably only interesting to me. 😁
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 31, 2018, 10:52:27 PM
Great city, great coffee (as long as you stay away from Starbucks).

Tourists going to the 1st Starbucks down by the public market is the only exception.

In a small world story, my wife and I went once and the people in line in front of us were also from Wisconsin.

But that was our only Seattle Starbucks visit.  The rest of the time we went to small coffee houses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2018, 11:16:44 PM
Tourists going to the 1st Starbucks down by the public market is the only exception.

In a small world story, my wife and I went once and the people in line in front of us were also from Wisconsin.

But that was our only Seattle Starbucks visit.  The rest of the time we went to small coffee houses.

Fair enough- worth a visit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 31, 2018, 11:17:03 PM
In a brewpub in Edmonds, Washington, waiting on our 8:15 dinner reservation at another restaurant.

It's our first trip to Seattle and I am in love.

Watch out for the minimum wage increase effects
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2018, 11:43:16 PM
Watch out for the minimum wage increase effects

Yep, everything is definitely more expensive here. A basic bacon and egg breakfast will set you back about 12 bucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 01, 2019, 10:18:53 AM
In a brewpub in Edmonds, Washington, waiting on our 8:15 dinner reservation at another restaurant.

It's our first trip to Seattle and I am in love.



Ya oughta ring up keefe. Pretty sure y'all wood hit it off swell, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 01, 2019, 02:09:08 PM
New Years Eve/New Years Day food traditions.

What's your family's tradition?  My wife's family makes coneys at midnight. Typically, they get the coney sauce from Deluxe Coney Island restaurant in Duluth.  This place has been open since 1928.  Pretty good stuff for Duluth.

 Dgies, I'm guessing your folks fed you some of this stuff back in the day.   We fed some to the FIL last night. He doubled down with a second helping.

Any other interesting food traditions for this holiday?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 01, 2019, 04:08:19 PM
The two cringiest NYE shows:

2. Mariah Carey a couple of years ago, when it was exposed that her high notes were dubbed in

1. Dick Clark awhile back when it was painfully obvious he had not recovered from his stroke.

Might as well add the Chrissy teigen show to this list unless you like steaming “things”. These people have no awareness but the person in the mirror.  If you’re wondering, check out the critique of her New Year’s Eve performance on NBC last night.  Guys, I wouldn’t try this at home😵
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 01, 2019, 05:06:34 PM
New Years Eve/New Years Day food traditions.

What's your family's tradition?  My wife's family makes coneys at midnight. Typically, they get the coney sauce from Deluxe Coney Island restaurant in Duluth.  This place has been open since 1928.  Pretty good stuff for Duluth.

 Dgies, I'm guessing your folks fed you some of this stuff back in the day.   We fed some to the FIL last night. He doubled down with a second helping.

Any other interesting food traditions for this holiday?

I used to love NYE/NYD because all the best college bowls were played within about 36 hours. Sugar Bowl on NYE, followed by the Cotton, Rose and Orange Bowls on NYD.

Alas....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on January 01, 2019, 05:13:20 PM
So does anyone here think it would be fun to be on the ground in Times Square when the ball drops? Not in the hypothetical world where you could stroll into the party at 11:45, see the ball drop and move on...but in the real world where they contain spectators in pens for several hours before midnight, don't have real toilets, and don't permit bags or backpacks (or even umbrellas - relevant this year)?

I could see maybe many years ago, maybe pre-9/11. But the hassles today hardly seem worth it.

Others?

The closest I've ever come was 2014/15 in Sydney when I waited for hours in line at 9 am to get into Mrs Macquerie's (sp) chair where I had the privilege of sharing 8 port a potties with thousands of people, burning like hell in the summer sun. The fireworks off the harbor bridge and parade of boats were amazing. The drunk zombie shuffle to the metro was not. I imagine NYC is 10x worse, and I'm getting too old for that crap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 01, 2019, 05:28:11 PM
Gonna pick up Panera quick before the game begins... crowd-sourcing -- should I roll with the french onion soup or chicken & wild rice? Super on the fence here.

Then again I may change my mind and go through Freddy's drive-thru... really don't want to put on clothes for my 8 seconds in Panera.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 01, 2019, 05:57:36 PM
Gonna pick up Panera quick before the game begins... crowd-sourcing -- should I roll with the french onion soup or chicken & wild rice? Super on the fence here.

Then again I may change my mind and go through Freddy's drive-thru... really don't want to put on clothes for my 8 seconds in Panera.

Chicken & wild rice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 01, 2019, 06:21:22 PM
French Onion, absolutely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 01, 2019, 06:30:21 PM
French Onion, absolutely.
Did you give Blackheart a TO?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 01, 2019, 07:03:21 PM
Gonna pick up Panera quick before the game begins... crowd-sourcing -- should I roll with the french onion soup or chicken & wild rice? Super on the fence here.

Then again I may change my mind and go through Freddy's drive-thru... really don't want to put on clothes for my 8 seconds in Panera.

So????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 01, 2019, 07:19:54 PM
So????

You were first, so I went with the Chix Wild Rice (bowl!.. with a half sandwich). Good night for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 01, 2019, 08:25:40 PM
Gonna pick up Panera quick before the game begins... crowd-sourcing -- should I roll with the french onion soup or chicken & wild rice? Super on the fence here.

Then again I may change my mind and go through Freddy's drive-thru... really don't want to put on clothes for my 8 seconds in Panera.

Ain’t your Panera’s clothing optional yet?   8 seconds could seem like a long long time though 🙈
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 02, 2019, 10:33:55 AM
The closest I've ever come was 2014/15 in Sydney when I waited for hours in line at 9 am to get into Mrs Macquerie's (sp) chair where I had the privilege of sharing 8 port a potties with thousands of people, burning like hell in the summer sun. The fireworks off the harbor bridge and parade of boats were amazing. The drunk zombie shuffle to the metro was not. I imagine NYC is 10x worse, and I'm getting too old for that crap.

I've done NYE in NYC three (3) times, but all were in the mid/early 90's.
I don't know if it has changed, but the NYPD starts corralling people in the street with the portable barricades fanning out from Times Square.  They keep the sidewalks open.  If you leave the barricaded area they will not let you back in.  There are no port-o-potties and the bathrooms at every restaurant or business in Manhattan are all suddenly signed as Out of Order.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 02, 2019, 10:45:10 AM
I've done NYE in NYC three (3) times, but all were in the mid/early 90's.
I don't know if it has changed, but the NYPD starts corralling people in the street with the portable barricades fanning out from Times Square.  They keep the sidewalks open.  If you leave the barricaded area they will not let you back in.  There are no port-o-potties and the bathrooms at every restaurant or business in Manhattan are all suddenly signed as Out of Order.

I can't think of anything that is a "thing" that I'd less want to do than spend New Year's Eve at Times Square.  It sounds absolutely miserable to me.  Honestly, I'm not sure how much someone would have to pay me to get me to do it, but it would be a fairly significant amount.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 02, 2019, 11:57:52 AM
I can't think of anything that is a "thing" that I'd less want to do than spend New Year's Eve at Times Square.  It sounds absolutely miserable to me.  Honestly, I'm not sure how much someone would have to pay me to get me to do it, but it would be a fairly significant amount.

Well I can say I did all my drinking on the Metro North train ride down and the entire evening was a lot of fun.  It was a packed train ride back to Connecticut.  Ten (10) minutes after the ball drops everyone is in a mad rush back to Grand Central. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 02, 2019, 01:31:36 PM
I can't think of anything that is a "thing" that I'd less want to do than spend New Year's Eve at Times Square.  It sounds absolutely miserable to me.  Honestly, I'm not sure how much someone would have to pay me to get me to do it, but it would be a fairly significant amount.

Can someone explain why New Year's Eve/Day is even a thing?  It seems like a very arbitrary date with no significance other than the purported "clean slate" with which people inevitably spend the next 365.25 days mucking it up as bad as before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 03, 2019, 01:22:27 PM
Can someone explain why New Year's Eve/Day is even a thing?  It seems like a very arbitrary date with no significance other than the purported "clean slate" with which people inevitably spend the next 365.25 days mucking it up as bad as before.

No significance?!? It's Father Time's retirement and Baby New Year's Birthday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GGGG on January 03, 2019, 01:42:21 PM
Can someone explain why New Year's Eve/Day is even a thing?  It seems like a very arbitrary date with no significance other than the purported "clean slate" with which people inevitably spend the next 365.25 days mucking it up as bad as before.


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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 03, 2019, 03:05:33 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 03, 2019, 10:18:43 PM
Caught up!

I like trains.

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 03, 2019, 11:09:27 PM
Caught up!

I like trains.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Lcn9hyCI0FjsQ/giphy.gif)



This thread in a nutshell: always inches away from a huge train wreck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 04, 2019, 07:21:49 AM


This thread in a nutshell: always inches away from a huge train wreck.

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 04, 2019, 08:35:20 AM
No significance?!? It's Father Time's retirement and Baby New Year's Birthday.

I was taught the celebration of New Years was the circumscision of and the occasion on which Jesus was officially named.  Even though it was 8 days after his birth, it was celebrated on January 1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 04, 2019, 08:55:04 AM
I was taught the celebration of New Years was the circumscision of and the occasion on which Jesus was officially named.  Even though it was 8 days after his birth, it was celebrated on January 1

I prefer my explanation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 06, 2019, 10:09:10 AM
Morning games - by definition - start too early. That is all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 06, 2019, 12:32:06 PM
Watching the game .. saw the Golden Corral commercial. 

Never been .. looks like the closest is near the MKE airport.

Better than Ponderosa?

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 06, 2019, 12:33:48 PM
Watching the game .. saw the Golden Corral commercial. 

Never been .. looks like the closest is near the MKE airport.

Better than Ponderosa?

Discuss.

I will give them this. They are talented. Only an artist can make a prime rib taste like cube steak.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 06, 2019, 12:59:47 PM
Watching the game .. saw the Golden Corral commercial. 

Never been .. looks like the closest is near the MKE airport.

Better than Ponderosa?

Discuss.

Only if you hate yourself and want to eat yourself to death. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 06, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
Watching the game .. saw the Golden Corral commercial. 

Never been .. looks like the closest is near the MKE airport.

Better than Ponderosa?

Discuss.

Is a Yugo better than a Pinto?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 06, 2019, 02:09:32 PM
Watching the game .. saw the Golden Corral commercial. 

Never been .. looks like the closest is near the MKE airport.

Better than Ponderosa?

Discuss.

Would be like the buffet at arts performing center

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 06, 2019, 03:49:03 PM
Only if you hate yourself and want to eat yourself to death. 

So, a different version of Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 06, 2019, 03:51:39 PM
So, a different version of Arby's.
I'll eat at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 06, 2019, 03:52:30 PM
So, a different version of Arby's.

Topper, noticed Blackeart’s been gone for a few months.  Did you hit him with the ban hammer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 06, 2019, 04:54:52 PM
So, a different version of Arby's.

Arby's with extra gristle?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 06, 2019, 07:47:24 PM
Topper, noticed Blackeart’s been gone for a few months.  Did you hit him with the ban hammer?

If you're talking about Dr. Blackheart, no, and he logged in today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 06, 2019, 07:49:38 PM
Arby's with extra gristle?

That's what Arby's lacks.  Extra gristle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 07, 2019, 09:23:19 AM
I was just thinking how all food is better with frosting.

Like, I picked a cinnamon donut today, it normally doesn't have frosting.   It's just better now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 07, 2019, 09:34:34 AM
I was just thinking how all food is better with frosting.

Like, I picked a cinnamon donut today, it normally doesn't have frosting.   It's just better now.
I think you meant to post this in the "great steak at home" thread
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 07, 2019, 02:12:48 PM
I was just thinking how all food is better with frosting.

Like, I picked a cinnamon donut today, it normally doesn't have frosting.   It's just better now.

Uh oh.   I'm having trouble discovering the afternoon donut that pairs well with the morning one.

I may have painted myself into a corner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 07, 2019, 04:55:04 PM
Uh oh.   I'm having trouble discovering the afternoon donut that pairs well with the morning one.

I may have painted myself into a corner.

I am a strong advocate for symmetry. If you are going to follow a morning donut with an afternoon one, stick with what worked.

Unless it didn't work in the morning. Then you're screwed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on January 07, 2019, 06:49:48 PM
Watching  The Legend of Bagger Vance on The Golf Channel. Charlize Theron is  one sumptuous southern belle. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 07, 2019, 07:35:46 PM
Watching  The Legend of Bagger Vance on The Golf Channel. Charlize Theron is  one sumptuous southern belle.

If by southern, you mean South Africa.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 07, 2019, 07:38:46 PM
If by southern, you mean South Africa.

That’s pretty far south....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 07, 2019, 09:16:20 PM
That’s pretty far south....
I mean, it's right there in the name.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on January 07, 2019, 11:07:59 PM
I have about a 20-minute drive from my house to the high school where I coach. On the way there used to be a cruddy golf course that is in the process of being turned into a major residential/retail community -- single-family homes, apartments, senior housing, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.

About 8 weeks ago, they broke ground on an Arby's and put up signs that they were hiring. It opened last week.

I don't think I've ever seen a place of business go from nothing to open for business that quickly, let alone such a high-quality, fine-dining establishment!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 08, 2019, 06:06:10 AM
That’s pretty far south....

Kinda east of here though or west if ya wanna come in from the other side, ey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 08, 2019, 08:55:52 AM
Elite Singles or Farmers Only?

Discuss....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on January 08, 2019, 09:21:57 AM
Elite Singles or Farmers Only?

Discuss....

Farmers Only

http://joeposnanski.com/you-dont-have-to-be-lonely/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 08, 2019, 11:42:32 AM
It’s Just Lunch better come wit sum sweet dessert aynuh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 09, 2019, 08:16:13 AM
Over/under on how many times one of the announcers refers to Creighton at Cray-in tonight?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 09, 2019, 11:32:11 AM
Over/under on how many times one of the announcers refers to Creighton at Cray-in tonight?

Depends on who's announcing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on January 09, 2019, 12:17:18 PM
Brent Stover and Bob Wenzel listed as the announce team for CBS
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 09, 2019, 02:16:27 PM
When politics crosses over to Scoop:

“Manafort, who knows Deripaska very well and isn't a total idiot, thought internal campaign data was worth real money to the oligarch (i.e., to count against Manafort's debt). That only makes sense if Deripaska was passing on to others -- and that Manafort KNEW he was,” said David Burbach, who teaches national security and international relations at the Naval War College. “Deripaska himself would have more use for Arby's BBQ sauce recipe.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2019/01/09/daily-202-the-new-russia-revelations-are-more-consequential-than-trump-s-newsless-immigration-speech/5c3577121b326b66fc5a1beb/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.5e3a624b48ef
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 09, 2019, 03:11:25 PM
It’s Just Lunch better come wit sum sweet dessert aynuh

  nomination for POST of the DAY-holy schmit that was a good one!!-careful your makin fo-ever jealous

 
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 09, 2019, 04:52:22 PM
When politics crosses over to Scoop:

“Manafort, who knows Deripaska very well and isn't a total idiot, thought internal campaign data was worth real money to the oligarch (i.e., to count against Manafort's debt). That only makes sense if Deripaska was passing on to others -- and that Manafort KNEW he was,” said David Burbach, who teaches national security and international relations at the Naval War College. “Deripaska himself would have more use for Arby's BBQ sauce recipe.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2019/01/09/daily-202-the-new-russia-revelations-are-more-consequential-than-trump-s-newsless-immigration-speech/5c3577121b326b66fc5a1beb/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.5e3a624b48ef

In Russia, arbys BBQ sauce make itself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 10, 2019, 06:51:57 AM
  nomination for POST of the DAY-holy schmit that was a good one!!-careful your makin fo-ever jealous

 



Afternoon delite, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 10, 2019, 08:03:24 AM
If your toilet seat isn't a soft-closer, you don't know what you are missing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarqKarp on January 10, 2019, 08:22:54 AM
If your toilet seat isn't a soft-closer, you don't know what you are missing.

+1000
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 10, 2019, 09:23:23 AM
If your toilet seat isn't a soft-closer, you don't know what you are missing.

Those are awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on January 10, 2019, 10:05:47 AM
Korean toilet seats are the best.  Adjustable seat temperature, water spray cleaning (selectable for male and female anatomy) and warm air drying.  Hard to go back to TP after using one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 10, 2019, 07:01:18 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/comments/aeipq0/bear_accidentally_whips_his_sack/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 10, 2019, 09:12:17 PM
Korean toilet seats are the best.  Adjustable seat temperature, water spray cleaning (selectable for male and female anatomy) and warm air drying.  Hard to go back to TP after using one.

Dude.  No jet of water is going to clean my bunghole. 

The seat temp takes care of itself after a few seconds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 10, 2019, 09:18:41 PM
Dude.  No jet of water is going to clean my bunghole. 

The seat temp takes care of itself after a few seconds.
Agree on both points
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 10, 2019, 09:19:25 PM
I can heat up a 3,000 sq ft house for 20 minutes most mornings
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 10, 2019, 09:53:02 PM
I can heat up a 3,000 sq ft house for 20 minutes most mornings

smokin' a mule, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 11, 2019, 05:37:08 AM
Dude.  No jet of water is going to clean my bunghole. 

The seat temp takes care of itself after a few seconds.

can't just get the basic wash man, ya gotta go for some gusto when washing those nether regions-
   can never go wrong with the blue coral, rain-X and rust inhibitors.  if none of those can help ya out, you'll need the old fashioned way, maybe SOS pads








Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 11, 2019, 07:02:38 AM
So I asked my high school senior to rank the 8 colleges he applied to. 

Unfortunately Marquette was number 7.  However,  ND was number 8. 
Not sure whether to be disappointed or proud. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 11, 2019, 07:17:40 AM
He applied to ND so I would say disappointed ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 11, 2019, 07:21:48 AM
So I asked my high school senior to rank the 8 colleges he applied to. 

Unfortunately Marquette was number 7.  However,  ND was number 8. 
Not sure whether to be disappointed or proud.

Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.  I haven't asked for a full ranking, but Purdue is a clear No. 1.  Unfortunately, the program she applied to is extremely competitive, so we don't know if she'll get in.  We'll hear next week.  If she doesn't get in, she'll need to rank the others.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 11, 2019, 07:50:31 AM
Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.  I haven't asked for a full ranking, but Purdue is a clear No. 1.  Unfortunately, the program she applied to is extremely competitive, so we don't know if she'll get in.  We'll hear next week.  If she doesn't get in, she'll need to rank the others.

UVA and William and Mary are at the top.   Princeton Penn and Chicago are in the middle. 

He applied to Marquette to pacify me.   So far he has only heard from Marquette.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 11, 2019, 08:09:19 AM
Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.  I haven't asked for a full ranking, but Purdue is a clear No. 1.  Unfortunately, the program she applied to is extremely competitive, so we don't know if she'll get in.  We'll hear next week.  If she doesn't get in, she'll need to rank the others.

And keep us posted how it works out for your daughter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 11, 2019, 08:33:50 AM
UVA and William and Mary are at the top.   Princeton Penn and Chicago are in the middle. 

He applied to Marquette to pacify me.   So far he has only heard from Marquette.

Great schools. No shame in MU being behind the lot of them. Good luck to your son.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 11, 2019, 08:54:26 AM
And keep us posted how it works out for your daughter.

I will.  She's not aiming as high as your son, and I wish him luck.  Those are great schools.

My daughter applied to Purdue, Indiana, Ohio State, Miami (Ohio), Syracuse, Fordham, Dayton and John Carroll.  We're waiting on Purdue, OSU and Syracuse.  Thankfully, she's in everywhere else, so she's going to have options.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 11, 2019, 09:43:23 AM
Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.  I haven't asked for a full ranking, but Purdue is a clear No. 1.  Unfortunately, the program she applied to is extremely competitive, so we don't know if she'll get in.  We'll hear next week.  If she doesn't get in, she'll need to rank the others.

I visited Purdue, and after the visit never applied.

I remember hearing horror stories about sending out dozens of applications. My process was so easy. Sent out three, found out for all of them by December.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on January 11, 2019, 10:02:18 AM
Never completely understood why kids some apply to 10 or more. 

My advice, through visits try to get a feel for large v. medium/small, distant v. driveable, public v. private.  Once you can honestly answer those questions for yourself, you've made a real good start.

No doubt we all hope they'll be happy in their choice.  Best of luck. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 11, 2019, 10:17:27 AM
I know you all have been down on deadspin recently but they still put out some absolute gems like this one.

https://deadspin.com/andy-murray-was-a-real-person-walking-among-gods-1831665142
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 11, 2019, 10:41:55 AM
Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.
Same here.  Mostly that is because she wants to be on one of the coasts, but also I think she doesn't want to follow in her parents footsteps.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 11, 2019, 10:45:56 AM
I know you all have been down on deadspin recently but they still put out some absolute gems like this one.

https://deadspin.com/andy-murray-was-a-real-person-walking-among-gods-1831665142

Plus Drew Magary, author of one of the greatest ND articles of all time:

https://deadspin.com/5963736/the-haters-guide-to-notre-dame

P.S. Glad to report that he is out of the hospital and posting hilarious tweets.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 11, 2019, 11:18:53 AM
Question about kids applying to a dozen schools .. I know it's easy for them to send that unified (?) application to a bunch of schools .. but how is it for financial aid?

I guess the question is:  Can a student easily get XX college answers plus the financial costs of each?

To an extent, it could be like Tinder.  Swipe right (?) on everyone and wait to see who digs you, go from there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 11, 2019, 11:44:02 AM
Question about kids applying to a dozen schools .. I know it's easy for them to send that unified (?) application to a bunch of schools .. but how is it for financial aid?

I guess the question is:  Can a student easily get XX college answers plus the financial costs of each?

To an extent, it could be like Tinder.  Swipe right (?) on everyone and wait to see who digs you, go from there.

I think financial aid was easier than applications.  Even though my kid used the common app all the schools other than Marquette required additional essays and/or information.

For financial aid there was the FAFSA and one additional thing to fill out.  A couple schools want a copy of my tax returns.  I did the financial stuff for him and it took less than an hour.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 11, 2019, 12:35:40 PM
Plus Drew Magary, author of one of the greatest ND articles of all time:

https://deadspin.com/5963736/the-haters-guide-to-notre-dame

P.S. Glad to report that he is out of the hospital and posting hilarious tweets.

You are my favorite poster today. 😀
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 11, 2019, 02:01:50 PM
I will.  She's not aiming as high as your son, and I wish him luck.  Those are great schools.

My daughter applied to Purdue, Indiana, Ohio State, Miami (Ohio), Syracuse, Fordham, Dayton and John Carroll.  We're waiting on Purdue, OSU and Syracuse.  Thankfully, she's in everywhere else, so she's going to have options.

Get the unnatural carnal knowledge outta here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 11, 2019, 09:41:52 PM
Get the unnatural carnal knowledge outta here.

Worst part isn't what he listed, worst part is the school he deliberately omitted from the list knowing he’d be disowned by Scoop.   Dayton was just a misdirection. 


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 12, 2019, 05:49:30 AM
Get the unnatural carnal knowledge outta here.

How did the term unnatural end up in this phrase?

It seems somewhat natural to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 12, 2019, 11:17:23 AM
How did the term unnatural end up in this phrase?

It seems somewhat natural to me.

Should be "unlawful", but the mods like Van Halen, not Van Haggar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 12, 2019, 03:51:32 PM
Our galaxy just lost 6 billion years. Plan ahead.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/12/world/galactic-collision-milky-way/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 14, 2019, 11:50:25 AM
Our galaxy just lost 6 billion years. Plan ahead.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/12/world/galactic-collision-milky-way/index.html


So nobody is worried about this?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 14, 2019, 11:51:31 AM
Is it normal to have a burning sensation when you pee?

(Just making sure this stays on page 1.  My urine is not kerosene. )
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 14, 2019, 11:57:22 AM

So nobody is worried about this?!?

I refuse to be afraid of anything not posted in the Daily Doom thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 14, 2019, 12:01:39 PM
I am more worried about the burning sensation when I pee.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 14, 2019, 12:47:33 PM

So nobody is worried about this?!?
The article says that the outcome is that our galaxy could go "hurtling through space".  Isn't that what we're pretty much doing already?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 14, 2019, 12:57:35 PM
The article says that the outcome is that our galaxy could go "hurtling through space".  Isn't that what we're pretty much doing already?


They say we are...but as I sit here on my couch, I can say definitively that I am NOT hurtling through anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 14, 2019, 02:33:55 PM
https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2018/07/20/630799667/life-size-cutouts-help-extend-the-relationship-with-lost-loved-ones-in-new-orlea

When I die, I am going to make one of myself eating a beef n cheddar for my family.  Anyone else want one of me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 14, 2019, 02:39:27 PM
I am more worried about the burning sensation when I pee.   

You and ZFB sharing something? Eskimo brothers?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 14, 2019, 02:42:52 PM
https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2018/07/20/630799667/life-size-cutouts-help-extend-the-relationship-with-lost-loved-ones-in-new-orlea

When I die, I am going to make one of myself eating a beef n cheddar for my family.  Anyone else want one of me?

Amateur.  "Extreme embalming (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)" is the way to go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 14, 2019, 02:51:06 PM
Amateur.  "Extreme embalming (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)" is the way to go.

Oh, I'm doing that too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 14, 2019, 03:43:06 PM
Marquette's own ...

https://www.wxyz.com/news/wxyzs-brad-galli-voted-michigan-sportscaster-of-the-year
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 14, 2019, 04:06:18 PM
Amateur.  "Extreme embalming (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)" is the way to go.

I might have my family do this to me and prop me up in a center court seat for one last MU game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 14, 2019, 05:39:32 PM
I might have my family do this to me and prop me up in a center court seat for one last MU game.

As long as you are in the sweater vest section, no one will notice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 14, 2019, 07:20:26 PM
As long as you are in the sweater vest section, no one will notice.

I’m gonna make sure my will provides for coverage of the cost of a sweater vest seat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on January 14, 2019, 07:47:23 PM
Amateur.  "Extreme embalming (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)" is the way to go.

Dead people freak me out in general. But man, that is just pretty damn creepy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 14, 2019, 09:05:00 PM
Amateur.  "Extreme embalming (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/body-dead-teen-honored-extreme-embalming-posed-video-games-sunglasses-snacks-182105773.html)" is the way to go.

That is weird and gross AF.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 15, 2019, 05:29:28 PM

Dead people freak me out in general. But man, that is just pretty damn creepy.



How do you feel about the undead?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2019, 09:06:46 AM
Northern Minnesota in the winter. Weekend maybe.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 16, 2019, 10:52:36 AM
Northern Minnesota in the winter. Weekend maybe.

Thoughts?

Cabin, fire, booze and a couple of frisky female friends?  Sure.

And poutine.   Gotta have poutine.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 16, 2019, 11:53:02 AM
Northern Minnesota in the winter. Weekend maybe.

Thoughts?

Plane ticket to Arizona.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on January 16, 2019, 12:18:54 PM

How do you feel about the undead?

Their pretty cool. They have the personality of a zombie, but in general are pretty great once you get to know them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 16, 2019, 12:21:00 PM
Northern Minnesota in the winter. Weekend maybe.

Thoughts?

Heated Ice Castle, satellite dish....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warriors, Come Out and Playeeyay on January 16, 2019, 12:23:11 PM
Steel Cage Match : Theo vs. Zion

Who ya got?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 16, 2019, 03:03:52 PM
Steel Cage Match : Theo vs. Zion

Who ya got?

Zion is faster and outweighs Theo.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2019, 04:06:36 PM

Zion is faster and outweighs Theo.


But Theo has the wingspan....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 16, 2019, 05:19:55 PM
So everyone here is ignoring the White House Arby's snub?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 16, 2019, 05:43:42 PM
So everyone here is ignoring the White House Arby's snub?

EFFING NO. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 17, 2019, 08:35:48 AM
Repetition is the key to adult learning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 17, 2019, 09:32:19 AM
Repetition is the key to adult learning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on January 17, 2019, 12:39:03 PM
Going out for a BWW lunch. Won't be getting much work done this afternoon. I will make sure the plumbing is working though
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 17, 2019, 09:16:04 PM
Is Bill Walton high all the time? Or is it early onset dementia?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 18, 2019, 06:54:06 AM
Is Bill Walton high all the time? Or is it early onset dementia?

Why not both?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2019, 08:00:34 AM
Is Bill Walton high all the time? Or is it early onset dementia?

I'm thinking the former. He has been pretty much the same for many years. If it was dementia, it would be progressing.

"The Conference of Champions!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 18, 2019, 08:16:52 AM
Is Bill Walton high all the time? Or is it early onset dementia?

The flashbacks come and go
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on January 18, 2019, 09:31:05 AM
"The Conference of Champions!"

The single most ridiculous phrase in all of college sports. That conference has been a joke for quite some time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2019, 09:50:57 AM
The single most ridiculous phrase in all of college sports. That conference has been a joke for quite some time

They are certainly past tense in basketball and football. However, they tend to do quite well in non-revenue sports.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 18, 2019, 09:58:28 AM
The single most ridiculous phrase in all of college sports. That conference has been a joke for quite some time

More national championships then any other conference and it's not close. Just not in the sports that people pay the most attention to
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2019, 02:48:26 PM
Vlad the Impaler.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on January 18, 2019, 02:49:43 PM
Vlad the Impaler.

Shouldn't this be in the Theo Nickname thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 18, 2019, 03:22:19 PM
Man, nothing like a batch of homemade Real chili (recipe 3),  chilling in the freezer for a year, to really empty out the bowels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on January 19, 2019, 02:13:40 PM
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190116-a-high-carb-diet-may-explain-why-okinawans-live-so-long

One step closer to the All-Carb diet being the most healthy option...Best news, some protein still needed, so Arby's with a couple sides of bread may be the perfect diet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 19, 2019, 03:42:21 PM
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190116-a-high-carb-diet-may-explain-why-okinawans-live-so-long

One step closer to the All-Carb diet being the most healthy option...Best news, some protein still needed, so Arby's with a couple sides of bread may be the perfect diet.

Let's hope these Keto people start dropping at a high, early clip.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2019, 04:56:22 PM
If a 10:1 carb to protein ratio keeps you alive until 100, I'm gonna live forever.

Pasta for dinner, chocolate chocolate chip cookies for dessert!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 19, 2019, 07:49:22 PM
Sweet potatoes and bitter melon?  No wonder they’re so skinny!  Give em an Arby’s and they’ll probably be pooping out water for a week
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 19, 2019, 09:25:57 PM
I think the game will be cancelled tomorrow.

Look at the court right now!

(https://i.imgur.com/kEdhjPk.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 19, 2019, 09:52:15 PM
I think the game will be cancelled tomorrow.

Look at the court right now!

(https://i.imgur.com/kEdhjPk.jpg)

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2019, 11:30:41 PM
Maybe if they uncover some seats, a few people could watch those trucks, a'i'n'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2019, 11:42:26 PM
Wonder if UConn is questioning the adage that football drives the bus.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25802369/uconn-huskies-athletic-director-rule-cutting-some-sports

In an NCAA financial statement released Thursday, UConn reported that total generated revenue from sports last year totaled $40.4 million, while expenses came in at $80.9 million.

Football lost $8.7 million, men's basketball $5 million and women's basketball, a perennial power, had expenses that outpaced revenues by more than $3 million
.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BCBaller on January 20, 2019, 03:46:56 PM
BrewCityBall down again now for a week in case anyone wondering.

Kinda annoying to have to pay for this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on January 20, 2019, 04:38:13 PM
BrewCityBall down again now for a week in case anyone wondering.

Kinda annoying to have to pay for this.

At least our subscription costs here pay for reliable servers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2019, 12:37:05 PM
Why do some people not use the entire left turn lane when making a turn? They just slow down. halfway in the turn lane and halfway in the traffic lane, and sometimes even stop and block traffic while waiting to make the turn.

Should these people be banned from Arby's for life? Longer? Maybe we should even make them walk around in ND gear for eternity....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 22, 2019, 01:59:26 PM
I finished the holiday fruitcake last night. 

It was a long campaign, and my family didn't help much.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 22, 2019, 02:03:51 PM
I finished the holiday fruitcake last night. 

It was a long campaign, and my family didn't help much.

Those are the leftovers to take to work and set out ion the break room. They will disappear faster than Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 22, 2019, 02:15:19 PM
Those are the leftovers to take to work and set out ion the break room. They will disappear faster than Arby's.

That makes no sense.  Why would you give up a fruitcake?   

On the plus side, now I only have to wait 10.5 months before the fruitcake/eggnog season begins anew.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2019, 03:25:32 PM
That makes no sense.  Why would you give up a fruitcake?   

On the plus side, now I only have to wait 10.5 months before the fruitcake/eggnog season begins anew.

Yum - eggnog!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on January 22, 2019, 05:39:17 PM
Tonight I'll enjoy Angelo's brisket for dinner. If you've never had it, you need to re-evaluate your meat priorities.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2019, 05:46:33 PM
Tonight I'll enjoy Angelo's brisket for dinner. If you've never had it, you need to re-evaluate your meat priorities.


Hopefully not the same Angelo that made pizza back in the day....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 22, 2019, 06:45:42 PM
Why do some people not use the entire left turn lane when making a turn? They just slow down. halfway in the turn lane and halfway in the traffic lane, and sometimes even stop and block traffic while waiting to make the turn.

Should these people be banned from Arby's for life? Longer? Maybe we should even make them walk around in ND gear for eternity....

Drives me NUTS!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on January 22, 2019, 07:59:26 PM

Hopefully not the same Angelo that made pizza back in the day....

Of course not. https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/restaurants/eats-beat/article192525449.html (https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/restaurants/eats-beat/article192525449.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 23, 2019, 12:23:22 PM
Any word on whether the DePaul fan will make it to the Forvm for the game tonight?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 23, 2019, 05:14:07 PM
UVA and William and Mary are at the top.   Princeton Penn and Chicago are in the middle. 

He applied to Marquette to pacify me.   So far he has only heard from Marquette.

I will say that Marquette has been the most aggressive and creative at recruiting him to MU.  After he signed up for a tour, he received several calls from MU confirming he was attending the tour and encouraging him to apply.

After he applied to Engineering and was accepted, he received a cardboard 3D viewer that assembles to looked like a GAF Viewmaster where you insert a cell phone and watch a YouTube video tour of the engineering Building.

Today he got a letter from Wojo encouraging him to attend.

They are working hard to get him over the finish line.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 23, 2019, 05:38:37 PM
That is a change.
My kids were prospects about a decade ago, and they got radio silence from Marquette as other schools aggressively recruited them. We were on a first name basis with a couple of them. My son got a personal phone call from the Dean of the college he applied to at one university.

And before you make a joke about their worthiness, a friend of ours shared a similar story about her son, who had a 35 S
ACT score and was valedictorian of his class.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 23, 2019, 05:56:48 PM
That is a change.
My kids were prospect about a decade ago, and they got radio silence from Marquette as other schools aggressively recruited them. We were on a first name basis with a couple of them. My son got a personal phone call from the Dean of the college he applied to at one university.

And before you make a joke about their worthiness, a friend of ours shared a similar story about her son, who had a 35 Sat score and was valedictorian of his class.

I'm with you.  Only MU has been this aggressive.   Penn scheduled a one on one interview with a local alum.  ND sent a couple of emails to me letting me know about online financial aid presentations.  UVA sent an email that they had everything they needed.  Otherwise silence so far.

Edit:  Forgot an email from Kris Ropella identifying a couple Engineering scholarships worth applying for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on January 23, 2019, 05:58:43 PM

And before you make a joke about their worthiness, a friend of ours shared a similar story about her son, who had a 35 Sat score and was valedictorian of his class.

Must not be a very good school when the valedictorian has an SAT score like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 23, 2019, 06:28:20 PM
Ah huh, dat's wright. Da SAT score of yo basic dumb chit, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on January 23, 2019, 06:38:07 PM
Enough to get into Dental School.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 23, 2019, 06:40:15 PM
Ya gotta bedda shot at winnin' da lottery dan bein' admitted ta dental school deez daze, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 23, 2019, 06:40:51 PM
I dunno man, by the sound of it my parents played more video games than I did.

The stories I heard about NHL 93...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 23, 2019, 07:00:08 PM
I dunno man, by the sound of it my parents played more video games than I did.

The stories I heard about NHL 93...

NHL 93 in the dorms was played nonstop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on January 23, 2019, 07:18:48 PM
"Snow ribbons" in driveways from driving through snow before shoveling.  There is more than one thing that I overreact to in my life but I'm borderline unhealthy in how much these annoy me.  Of course with my wife and daughter home due to a snow day today, I'm fairly certain they spent the day just driving up and down the driveway moving over 6" each time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 23, 2019, 07:31:21 PM
Ya gotta bedda shot at winnin' da lottery dan bein' admitted ta dental school deez daze, hey?

whaaat?  none of that _____  ___ privilege workin?? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 23, 2019, 07:36:15 PM
Must not be a very good school when the valedictorian has an SAT score like that.

D'oh! Corrected.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 23, 2019, 07:38:21 PM
I dunno man, by the sound of it my parents played more video games than I did.

The stories I heard about NHL 93...

Ha, put this in the wrong thread but guess it works here as well.

NM?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 23, 2019, 09:41:36 PM
Ha, put this in the wrong thread but guess it works here as well.

NM?.

FIFY.  That’s how the NM thread rollz.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 23, 2019, 09:47:25 PM
FIFY.  That’s how the NM thread rollz.

The NM multiverse...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 23, 2019, 11:24:58 PM
"Snow ribbons" in driveways from driving through snow before shoveling.  There is more than one thing that I overreact to in my life but I'm borderline unhealthy in how much these annoy me.  Of course with my wife and daughter home due to a snow day today, I'm fairly certain they spent the day just driving up and down the driveway moving over 6" each time

I completely agree.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 25, 2019, 08:31:16 PM
Just had an incredible pork chop sandwich from Maxwell Street Depot just now, felt like I had to share it with someone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 26, 2019, 08:06:03 AM
My wife just sent me this link.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55aaa2ab8cb590d8&tk=1d257jhoma34t801&from=vjnewtab
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2019, 08:31:28 AM
My wife just sent me this link.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55aaa2ab8cb590d8&tk=1d257jhoma34t801&from=vjnewtab


But would that take away from your Scoop moderator time? For the money we pay, we expect top-notch service.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 26, 2019, 08:32:43 AM
A couple of us going to Milw Burger Co in Hudson today for game.   Might even have a JB sighting!🍔🍻🍺🍻
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on January 26, 2019, 08:58:18 AM
I like this thread, but it's not the Mbakwe thread. :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 26, 2019, 09:06:46 AM

But would that take away from your Scoop moderator time? For the money we pay, we expect top-notch service.

Only during the lunch and dinner rush.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2019, 11:16:42 AM
I like this thread, but it's not the Mbakwe thread. :-\

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 26, 2019, 11:17:49 AM
I like this thread, but it's not the Mbakwe thread. :-\

NM= No Mbakwe
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2019, 12:10:07 PM
Talk about making a stink....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/01/25/jewish-family-was-booted-flight-over-body-odor-says-anti-semitism-is-blame/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.bb05cead3bc2

And call me a bit skeptical about his anti-semitism claim...on a flight out of Miami.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 26, 2019, 12:19:23 PM
Inn bee four da bagels and lox, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2019, 12:38:42 PM
Had my first bagel ever in Miami. Being a Catholic kid growing up in the burbs of Milwaukee in the 60s and 70s, I had heard of them but never tried one. Long before the days of Brueggers and such. Then freshman year at MU I started dating a girl from Miami, and tried bagels when I visited one break. Been on the high-carb meal plan ever since....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 26, 2019, 07:53:03 PM
Organic Doritos? 

Freaking millenials.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91x2Yscp8CL._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 26, 2019, 07:55:59 PM
Knot grain free doe, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 27, 2019, 01:22:40 AM
Organic Doritos? 

Freaking millenials.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91x2Yscp8CL._SL1500_.jpg)

Those have been around for 15 years.   You must be upgrading from the corner store to sendik's, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 27, 2019, 08:03:02 AM
Lottsa yellow snow out der. Don't eat it, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2019, 09:18:18 AM
So this weather for the upcoming week...here in southeast MN, we're expecting a daytime high of -18 on Wednesday. That's without the wind chill. Anyone remember the frigid winters in the early 80s? I had an old wool blanket that I draped over the hood of my '77 Oldsmobile when I parked outside. Held it in place with strategically-placed clothespins. Dunno if it made a difference, but I never had to call AAA. I also recall people putting cardboard over their front grilles to keep the wind out.

Good times....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 27, 2019, 09:22:49 AM
Blankies and cardboard, no matta, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 27, 2019, 09:40:26 AM
Those have been around for 15 years.   You must be upgrading from the corner store to sendik's, aina?

Ha, sort of.  The WFB Sendik's is a few blocks from me .. never saw it until we hit the Mequon Sendik's, which also has this:

(https://i.imgur.com/wlcF3HZ.jpg)

Really?  Do we need to be eating baby octopus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 27, 2019, 09:40:47 AM
So this weather for the upcoming week...here in southeast MN, we're expecting a daytime high of -18 on Wednesday. That's without the wind chill. Anyone remember the frigid winters in the early 80s? I had an old wool blanket that I draped over the hood of my '77 Oldsmobile when I parked outside. Held it in place with strategically-placed clothespins. Dunno if it made a difference, but I never had to call AAA. I also recall people putting cardboard over their front grilles to keep the wind out.

Good times....

-11 for high up here. Keefe’s supposed to be in town then. Welcome to MN!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 27, 2019, 09:50:35 AM
Good for killing skeeters, aiyna?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2019, 10:05:29 AM
-11 for high up here. Keefe’s supposed to be in town then. Welcome to MN!

Guess ya get that urban "heat" island effect, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 27, 2019, 11:46:05 AM
Has anyone ever seen Markus dunk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 27, 2019, 02:13:42 PM
Ha, sort of.  The WFB Sendik's is a few blocks from me .. never saw it until we hit the Mequon Sendik's, which also has this:

(https://i.imgur.com/wlcF3HZ.jpg)

Really?  Do we need to be eating baby octopus?

Veal, lamb...baby is always better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 27, 2019, 02:22:45 PM
Has anyone ever seen Markus dunk?

Yeah on Twitter a couple days ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2019, 06:32:46 PM
Has anyone ever seen Markus dunk?


I dunked on an 8-foot hoop at the College Basketball Experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 28, 2019, 09:51:31 AM
If you have the chance, Frosted Flakes with Marshmallows is quite good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 28, 2019, 12:25:52 PM

I dunked on an 8-foot hoop at the College Basketball Experience.

Did I ever mention my one handed breakaway dunk at the rec center in 1981?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 28, 2019, 05:10:29 PM
Did I ever mention my one handed breakaway dunk at the rec center in 1981?


Did Derrick Wilson's dunk a few seasons back remind you of it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 28, 2019, 06:28:59 PM
Ain’t that how dunks got his name?😁
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 28, 2019, 06:31:02 PM
Challenge of the evening: strange little bits of NCAA history or trivia that you had to watch at the time to really get the impact.

I'll start: Bo Kimble's left-handed free throws.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 28, 2019, 06:43:30 PM
NCST 's entire 1983 run.  Starting  with the ACC tourney.

UMBC over Virginia.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 28, 2019, 06:44:33 PM
Challenge of the evening: strange little bits of NCAA history or trivia that you had to watch at the time to really get the impact.

I'll start: Bo Kimble's left-handed free throws.


Honors Hank Gathers, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 28, 2019, 07:32:42 PM

Honors Hank Gathers, hey?



You bet, doc.

But to really understand how significant that was, you had to live through the moment and watch the games.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on January 28, 2019, 08:33:16 PM
Ain’t that how dunks got his name?😁

Right on Rocket.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 28, 2019, 09:29:54 PM
Challenge of the evening: strange little bits of NCAA history or trivia that you had to watch at the time to really get the impact.

I'll start: Bo Kimble's left-handed free throws.

Bob Huggins consoling DaSean Butler on the court is probably mine.

Obviously nowhere near the impact of Kimble, but my range doesn’t go that far back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2019, 07:52:52 AM

Bob Huggins consoling DaSean Butler on the court is probably mine.


Good one. Showed a side of Huggy Bear that we ordinarily never saw.

Here's another for the old timers: Shoes Huffman!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 29, 2019, 08:11:41 AM
Good one. Showed a side of Huggy Bear that we ordinarily never saw.

Here's another for the old timers: Shoes Huffman!



MSU teammate of Magic, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2019, 08:14:17 AM


MSU teammate of Magic, aina?

You're on a roll, doc!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on January 29, 2019, 09:54:14 AM
If you have the chance, Frosted Flakes with Marshmallows is quite good.
Pfft.  This is the winner.
(https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/honey-maid/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2018/06/box-smores.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on January 29, 2019, 11:10:25 AM
Challenge of the evening: strange little bits of NCAA history or trivia that you had to watch at the time to really get the impact.

I'll start: Bo Kimble's left-handed free throws.

John Thompson embracing Fred Brown in 1982 title game
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 29, 2019, 11:19:40 AM
NCST 's entire 1983 run.  Starting  with the ACC tourney.


And their first round game was a late night game v. Pepperdine that went to 2OT.  Here is a report from that game that shows how fortunate they were to even make it into the second round.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1983/03/19/nc-state-survives-2-overtimes-69-67/febe41ba-92c5-4fd3-a874-8a8b74560f7a/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e3ecbf516148
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 29, 2019, 09:43:46 PM
So .. dad's pick to show the kids tonight was The Day After Tomorrow .. you know, the movie where it drops to -150 degrees and a new ice age begins.

Now I need to balance it out with a hot movie, but I can't think of any.  Help?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on January 29, 2019, 09:47:53 PM
(https://m.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/70/MPW-35158)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 29, 2019, 09:55:29 PM
I'm thinking more a movie on an island or beach or the Sahara desert.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2019, 10:02:52 PM
So .. dad's pick to show the kids tonight was The Day After Tomorrow .. you know, the movie where it drops to -150 degrees and a new ice age begins.

Now I need to balance it out with a hot movie, but I can't think of any.  Help?

Body Heat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 29, 2019, 10:03:09 PM
Good one. Showed a side of Huggy Bear that we ordinarily never saw.


What?  The hugging side of Huggy?

This is probably my #1 too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on January 29, 2019, 10:06:57 PM
So .. dad's pick to show the kids tonight was The Day After Tomorrow .. you know, the movie where it drops to -150 degrees and a new ice age begins.

Now I need to balance it out with a hot movie, but I can't think of any.  Help?

Holes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 29, 2019, 11:01:30 PM
So .. dad's pick to show the kids tonight was The Day After Tomorrow .. you know, the movie where it drops to -150 degrees and a new ice age begins.

Now I need to balance it out with a hot movie, but I can't think of any.  Help?

(http://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/0024543139652_p0_v2_s550x406.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 29, 2019, 11:41:41 PM
Holes

Did you know that the hole’s only natural enemy is the pile?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on January 30, 2019, 07:12:07 AM
I'm thinking more a movie on an island or beach or the Sahara desert.
Cool Hand Luke
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 30, 2019, 07:31:29 AM
Basic Instincts, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 30, 2019, 07:36:05 AM
Baywatch
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on January 30, 2019, 11:34:09 AM
I'm thinking more a movie on an island or beach or the Sahara desert.

No shortage of options:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1sRnh4mU8L._SY445_.jpg)

or

(https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/saharagok.jpg)

or

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/Screen_shot_Sahara_1995.png)

or

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/86/Sahara%281983%29.jpg/215px-Sahara%281983%29.jpg)

or

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iPo823L0MgE/hqdefault.jpg)

or

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BY2NmMGY5M2EtYTUxMy00OTY4LTgwYWMtM2YzODdhZTI2Yzc4L2ltYWdlL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjYxNzY5MjE@._V1_UY1200_CR125,0,630,1200_AL_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 30, 2019, 11:36:54 AM
(http://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/0024543139652_p0_v2_s550x406.jpg)

This is one of the movies I went into expecting nothing and came away super impressed.

Unrelated, when my condo got broken into during law school, this was the only DVD that they stole out of my 50 dvds (joke was on them...I was super broke and had a 25" tv that they didn't even want to take).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 30, 2019, 12:00:10 PM
In the Heat of the Night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 30, 2019, 12:12:46 PM
Gilligan's Island.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 01:01:57 PM
Kids are old enough to watch some porn with their dad, aina?  Try em out on vodka and weed at the same time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 30, 2019, 01:15:44 PM
Basic Instincts, hey?

Dammit, beat me to it.

Never expected that I would ever have made the same joke as 4ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 30, 2019, 01:21:50 PM
This is one of the movies I went into expecting nothing and came away super impressed.

Unrelated, when my condo got broken into during law school, this was the only DVD that they stole out of my 50 dvds (joke was on them...I was super broke and had a 25" tv that they didn't even want to take).

Still one of my favorite movies. Denzel at his Denzeliest
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 30, 2019, 02:05:54 PM
Castaway.

WILSON!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 30, 2019, 05:30:46 PM
Kids are old enough to watch some porn with their dad, aina?  Try em out on vodka and weed at the same time.

LOL or hahahahaha all legal now eh eh enna so?  Start em out with a little spin off of hank and his lil fire plug Jane-on golden blond.  Might get mom a little steamed, but ya askin for something to get the chill outta the ole bones😮
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 31, 2019, 07:43:32 AM
Anybody in Chicago hear these "frost quakes"?

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/31/weather/winter-weather-thursday-wxc/index.html

I've lived in WI/MN for most of my life, and have to admit I have never even heard of these things....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 31, 2019, 08:13:40 AM
I've been on vacation, but you guys seriously missed this classic?

(http://s.ecrater.com/stores/52017/549350e226208_52017b.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 31, 2019, 12:17:04 PM
Didn't find a suitable hot movie .. so we went with Blades of Glory.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 31, 2019, 12:40:15 PM
Didn't find a suitable hot movie .. so we went with Blades of Glory.

After all the great suggestions above?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on January 31, 2019, 12:42:57 PM
Didn't find a suitable hot movie .. so we went with Blades of Glory.

That'll get the people going
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on January 31, 2019, 12:56:26 PM
Didn't find a suitable hot movie .. so we went with Blades of Glory.

Chazz Michael Michaels can bring the heat.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/Bladesofglory2007.jpg/220px-Bladesofglory2007.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 31, 2019, 01:00:24 PM
Sahara - I bought this DVD in China 10-12 years ago and never read the back cover. 
Two (2) weeks ago my 15 year old found it and I got a "Hey Dad, did you ever read the back of this DVD?  Please do."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 31, 2019, 01:09:29 PM
That'll get the people going

It's provocative
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on January 31, 2019, 01:15:31 PM
Sahara - I bought this DVD in China 10-12 years ago and never read the back cover. 
Two (2) weeks ago my 15 year old found it and I got a "Hey Dad, did you ever read the back of this DVD?  Please do."
When I was in China, two similar things made me laugh.  We were at a store where a friend of mine was buying a bunch of $1 DVDs (I refuse to do it because it feels like stealing to me) and the one that made me laugh was the Kill Bill movie.  The blurb on the front of the box read "This movie feels incomplete...!"

I was in another shop where they tried to have cool American things.  There was a t-short with a picture of a 40s era mid-sized open air truck filled with corn.  Above the truck in read "Nebraska".  Below the truck it read, "The dope job of cornhusking"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 31, 2019, 01:29:59 PM
When I was in China, two similar things made me laugh.  We were at a store where a friend of mine was buying a bunch of $1 DVDs (I refuse to do it because it feels like stealing to me) and the one that made me laugh was the Kill Bill movie.  The blurb on the front of the box read "This movie feels incomplete...!"

I was in another shop where they tried to have cool American things.  There was a t-short with a picture of a 40s era mid-sized open air truck filled with corn.  Above the truck in read "Nebraska".  Below the truck it read, "The dope job of cornhusking"

The DVD's were $1.  I used to buy kids wristwatches too for $1.50.  I'm still very mad I did not buy the "Disney themed" one, were the watch band read Snow White and the Seven Warfs.  I pictured a Star Trek-Snow White thing or something far more nefarious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 31, 2019, 05:43:00 PM
The DVD's were $1.  I used to buy kids wristwatches too for $1.50.  I'm still very mad I did not buy the "Disney themed" one, were the watch band read Snow White and the Seven Warfs.  I pictured a Star Trek-Snow White thing or something far more nefarious.


Like menus in Chinese restaurants. Anybody got others?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 31, 2019, 07:53:09 PM

Like menus in Chinese restaurants. Anybody got others?



Baby is go good when it is fresh and in season.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 31, 2019, 09:21:17 PM
Baby is go good when it is fresh and in season.

High protein for sure....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 01, 2019, 08:52:12 PM

Like menus in Chinese restaurants. Anybody got others?

Strangely, the Swedish on the menu isn't horrible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 01, 2019, 09:57:15 PM
Besides Arby's, what's your go-to Superbowl food?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 01, 2019, 10:30:30 PM
Besides Arby's, what's your go-to Superbowl food?

Whatever my neighbor decides to make for his SB party.  This year is English pub food.   His Memphis style ribs have been my favorite of past SB parties.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 02, 2019, 07:10:30 AM
Besides Arby's, what's your go-to Superbowl food?

Carryout potato skins and chicken fingers from Village Tavern.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 02, 2019, 07:13:26 AM
Superbowl no matta, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on February 02, 2019, 07:38:19 AM
Besides Arby's, what's your go-to Superbowl food?
A maraschino cherry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2019, 08:22:12 AM
Superbowl no matta, hey?


No matta here, Doc.

I use the time to practice my free throws.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 02, 2019, 08:24:36 AM

No matta here, Doc.

I use the time to practice my free throws.

Take Theo, Ed, and Sacar with you.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2019, 09:00:13 AM
Take Theo, Ed, and Sacar with you.   ;D


If I am in charge of their FT practice, you may not be happy with the results. Then again, you may not even notice....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 02, 2019, 10:30:41 AM
Besides Arby's, what's your go-to Superbowl food?

strip club buffet, tbh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 02, 2019, 03:19:21 PM
Tweet of the day:

https://mobile.twitter.com/ellieh439/status/1091458639192305665
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 02, 2019, 03:22:52 PM
Tweet of the day:

https://mobile.twitter.com/ellieh439/status/1091458639192305665

If that woman is a current student,  Marquette should comp the rest of her tuition
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2019, 04:28:51 PM

If that woman is a current student,  Marquette Real Chili should comp the rest of her tuition



FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 02, 2019, 04:52:24 PM
Eye'm figurin' BeeJay wood hand deliver a bowl ta her even if it ment walkin' thru a polar vortex, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 02, 2019, 07:13:17 PM
  janet jackson:  do you feel that breeze?

  justin timberlake: damn girl, i've been lookin to get one of those ninja stars for my girl
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2019, 07:33:55 PM
  janet jackson:  do you feel that breeze?

  justin timberlake: damn girl, i've been lookin to get one of those ninja stars for my girl

NM = No Mistake
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on February 02, 2019, 08:14:46 PM
  janet jackson:  do you feel that breeze?

  justin timberlake: damn girl, i've been lookin to get one of those ninja stars for my girl

I always wondered why Janet J got the grief when JT pulled it off her.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2019, 11:48:41 PM

I always wondered why Janet J got the grief when JT pulled it off her.



'Cause the league had outlawed tear away jerseys years earlier....

https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/how-greg-pruitt-made-the-tear-away-jersey-famous-and-ultimately-a-forgo-15079404
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 03, 2019, 12:48:56 PM
So does everybody here plan to spend the evening at some sort of Super Bowl party - hosting, going to friends' or a bar? My plans - a quiet evening channel surfing with the missus.

My interest in football and the SB hype has faded to the point where I just can't get excited about it. Not a political thing about Kap, or a moral thing over head injuries, or a "sick of the Patriots" thing. I used to LOVE football and the SB, but have gradually gotten less interested as the years have passed. And I get tired of the hype over everything from the commercials to the halftime show.

So get the he!! off my lawn and tell me what y'all are doing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 03, 2019, 12:52:53 PM
Making pizza with my wife and son.  Turning  over to True Detective when it comes on.

One year it will dawn on the powers that be that having the Super Bowl on a Saturday  would be an even bigger party.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 03, 2019, 04:19:16 PM
So does everybody here plan to spend the evening at some sort of Super Bowl party - hosting, going to friends' or a bar? My plans - a quiet evening channel surfing with the missus.

My interest in football and the SB hype has faded to the point where I just can't get excited about it. Not a political thing about Kap, or a moral thing over head injuries, or a "sick of the Patriots" thing. I used to LOVE football and the SB, but have gradually gotten less interested as the years have passed. And I get tired of the hype over everything from the commercials to the halftime show.

So get the he!! off my lawn and tell me what y'all are doing.

I cared less about this season than any season prior. Most likely a product of Green Bay being so poor this season.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on February 03, 2019, 04:38:24 PM
Mrs. 82 and I used to host a SB party for 4-5 other couples.

Three years ago, when the Panthers were in it, it was too intense. Screaming ... cursing ... threats of physical violence ... and those were just the women! (It's a great punch line, but I'm not kidding!!)

Vowed not to host another, and haven't. However ... the 2 of us were just going to have some ribs (smokin' 'em right now), some homemade mac&cheese and a few beers. But a few hours ago, one of our neighbors asked if we wanted to go out somewhere and watch the game. So we ended up inviting them here instead. They'll be arriving any minute.

Shouldn't be as bad as 2016. Panthers aren't playing and these are very casual fans. It's just an excuse for a get-together. I think.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on February 03, 2019, 04:46:51 PM
5:45 am at the Stoned Crab Pub in Rawai having my first cup of coffee. It could be worse. It could have been an afternoon game. May be ready for a beer and breakfast by halftime.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 03, 2019, 05:03:18 PM
So does everybody here plan to spend the evening at some sort of Super Bowl party - hosting, going to friends' or a bar? My plans - a quiet evening channel surfing with the missus.

My interest in football and the SB hype has faded to the point where I just can't get excited about it. Not a political thing about Kap, or a moral thing over head injuries, or a "sick of the Patriots" thing. I used to LOVE football and the SB, but have gradually gotten less interested as the years have passed. And I get tired of the hype over everything from the commercials to the halftime show.

So get the he!! off my lawn and tell me what y'all are doing.
For myself football season ended after the Alabama/Clemson game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 03, 2019, 05:46:57 PM
Excellent time to go grocery shopping. No lines anywhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 03, 2019, 06:02:26 PM
Grabbed a frozen Carbone's. Glass of Merlot. The youngest moved out today, so we have the run of the place.  Empty nesters....it's official.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 03, 2019, 07:07:08 PM
Got it on in da backround, butt don't give no chit won way orr another, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 03, 2019, 07:53:55 PM
Grabbed a frozen Carbone's. Glass of Merlot. The youngest moved out today, so we have the Ron of the place.  Empty nesters....it's official.

damn man, don't ruin the moment with the SB on in the background, usually a little soft jazz or barry white works though...that's what cosmo says anyway ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on February 03, 2019, 07:57:01 PM
I thought the NFL outlawed nipples during their SB halftime shows...?

Adam Levine 2X> Janet Jackson
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 03, 2019, 09:02:56 PM
Making pizza with my wife and son.  Turning  over to True Detective when it comes on.

One year it will dawn on the powers that be that having the Super Bowl on a Saturday  would be an even bigger party.
True detective was good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 03, 2019, 09:05:16 PM
True detective was good.

This game was not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Johnny B on February 03, 2019, 09:28:29 PM
Sick of bilicheck. My lord this needs to end
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 03, 2019, 09:34:55 PM
This game was not.


Started binge watching the Man in the High Castle. Sounds like I made the right choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 03, 2019, 10:32:09 PM
Went out to dinner with the family to celebrate mom’s birthday.  Got a table right away at the local steak joint that usually has a 30-45 min wait on a weekend evening.  Only two other tables occupied, though the bar was half full. 

Someone in the bar started plugging the jukebox with 70’s tunes during the halftime show... for a moment I actually thought Supertramp was making a surprise appearance and just started playing over Maroon 5.  Other than that, no one seemed to care.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 03, 2019, 11:01:28 PM

Went out to dinner with the family to celebrate mom’s birthday.  Got a table right away at the local steak joint that usually has a 30-45 min wait on a weekend evening.  Only two other tables occupied, though the bar was half full. 

Someone in the bar started plugging the jukebox with 70’s tunes during the halftime show... for a moment I actually thought Supertramp was making a surprise appearance and just started playing over Maroon 5.  Other than that, no one seemed to care.



Don't arrange to have me sent to no asylum
I'm just as sane as anyone
It's a just a game I play for fun - for fun
.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 04, 2019, 07:08:46 PM
Grabbed a frozen Carbone's. Glass of Merlot. The youngest moved out today, so we have the run of the place.  Empty nesters....it's official.
HELLO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 04, 2019, 07:21:17 PM
Anyone here live in Fargo?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on February 04, 2019, 07:36:25 PM
True detective was good.
you have to see Green Book...M Ali is awesome, so is Vigo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 05, 2019, 04:21:53 PM

Anyone here live in Fargo?



The movie or the TV series?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 05, 2019, 04:26:15 PM
I didn't see this particular video before the game, but it certainly didn't age well.

OFFENSIVE POWERHOUSES PATRIOTS AND RAMS FACE OFF IN SUPER BOWL LIII

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2816191-offensive-powerhouses-patriots-and-rams-face-off-in-super-bowl-liii
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 07, 2019, 04:14:10 PM
Does the fact that I still haven't taken down all of our indoor Christmas lights mean I'm lazy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Johnny B on February 07, 2019, 04:17:51 PM
You certainly love bumping this thread a lot eh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 07, 2019, 08:25:01 PM
You certainly love bumping this thread a lot eh

We all have our roles in life....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 08, 2019, 11:41:30 AM
Every so often, I like going to Wendy's for lunch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BM1090 on February 08, 2019, 11:43:39 AM
Every so often, I like going to Wendy's for lunch.

Traitor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 08, 2019, 11:48:51 AM
Every so often, I like going to Wendy's for lunch.

4 for $4 is a steal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LoudMouth on February 08, 2019, 12:35:44 PM
Every so often, I like going to Wendy's for lunch.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BraveHonoredGrouper-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 08, 2019, 02:01:12 PM
Every so often, I like going to Wendy's for lunch.

Oh, dude.

At least tell us you never go to Hardee's....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 08, 2019, 02:31:11 PM
Oh, dude.

At least tell us you never go to Hardee's....

They closed the one down near my house .. 7-8 years ago.   I wish it was replaced with a White Castle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 08, 2019, 04:46:23 PM
Anyone remember Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips? There was one near my house in HS and I loved that place. It was where I discovered malt vinegar...and that there is no such thing as too much grease for a high school kid.

I googled them and they are down to six stores in NY and OH, after having over 800 in the 70s.  :(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on February 08, 2019, 07:12:57 PM
Goooo
There were 2 or 3 in greater MKE when I was in grade school and high school. Believe they have been closed for over 25 years. Went there quite a bit back in the day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 08, 2019, 07:54:10 PM
They closed the one down near my house .. 7-8 years ago.   I wish it was replaced with a White Castle.



Dude, your gettin' a Chick-Fil-a neer yo crib in yo hood, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 08, 2019, 08:50:26 PM
Goooo
There were 2 or 3 in greater MKE when I was in grade school and high school. Believe they have been closed for over 25 years. Went there quite a bit back in the day.


Yep. I grew up a few blocks from the Menomonee Falls location, and I once saw one a little bit West of the MU campus on 27th St. near Clybourn. Greasy as hell, but great fish...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 08, 2019, 11:04:47 PM
Whoa, they are building a Chick-fil-a five blocks from my house ..
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Norm on February 09, 2019, 02:13:17 AM
Anyone remember Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips? There was one near my house in HS and I loved that place. It was where I discovered malt vinegar...and that there is no such thing as too much grease for a high school kid.

I googled them and they are down to six stores in NY and OH, after having over 800 in the 70s.  :(

Grew up 3 blocks from one in Detroit. No longer there but do remember going there as a young lad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 09, 2019, 04:07:36 AM
We have a Raisin Cain’s going in. Any good?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 09, 2019, 07:24:22 AM
We have a Raisin Cain’s going in. Any good?

I don't eat fast food often. When I do, its usually Raisin Cane's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2019, 10:03:18 AM
We have a Raisin Cain’s going in. Any good?


Never been, but my wife had been to the one near the U. She says it's very good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on February 09, 2019, 11:10:23 AM
A good start to a marriage.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/groom-arrested-wedding-allegedly-groping-underage-waitress-181931281.html (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/groom-arrested-wedding-allegedly-groping-underage-waitress-181931281.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2019, 01:15:50 PM
A good start to a marriage.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/groom-arrested-wedding-allegedly-groping-underage-waitress-181931281.html (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/groom-arrested-wedding-allegedly-groping-underage-waitress-181931281.html)


Well, he will always remember his wedding night Prints, mugshot....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 09, 2019, 01:48:15 PM
a dude from my h.s. class, both he and his wife spent their wedding night in jail over a little family disagreement.  believe it or not, they are still married today.  like that first dent in your new car-might as well get it out of the way
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 09, 2019, 09:39:09 PM
Bill Walton is a weird dude
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2019, 09:40:45 PM
Bill Walton is a weird dude

Been that way for many years.

God, I love when he’s doing a game!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on February 09, 2019, 09:42:25 PM
a dude from my h.s. class, both he and his wife spent their wedding night in jail over a little family disagreement.  believe it or not, they are still married today.  like that first dent in your new car-might as well get it out of the way

Maybe they reached the (logical) conclusion that nobody else would have them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 10, 2019, 08:01:56 AM
Anyone remember Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips? There was one near my house in HS and I loved that place. It was where I discovered malt vinegar...and that there is no such thing as too much grease for a high school kid.

I googled them and they are down to six stores in NY and OH, after having over 800 in the 70s.  :(
When I worked at Suburpia in the Falls we used to trade employee meals with employees at Arthur Treachers and Taco Bell. Everyone got discounted meals and got tired of the same thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 10, 2019, 08:13:34 AM
When I worked at Suburpia in the Falls we used to trade employee meals with employees at Arthur Treachers and Taco Bell. Everyone got discounted meals and got tired of the same thing.


Man, I practically lived at those places in my middle and high school years. All just a few minutes' walk from home....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 10, 2019, 08:19:53 AM
We have a Raisin Cain’s going in. Any good?

It's great.  Best fast food chicken I have ever had.  They serve this amazing Texas toast with it.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on February 10, 2019, 08:33:50 AM
When I worked at Suburpia in the Falls we used to trade employee meals with employees at Arthur Treachers and Taco Bell. Everyone got discounted meals and got tired of the same thing.

Suburpia was an obsession back in the day including that one on the corner in the falls. I recently went into one of the reincarnated ones and thought what the hell was I thinking. Disgusting greasy overseasoned overstuffed sandwich
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 10, 2019, 08:44:01 AM

Suburpia was an obsession back in the day including that one on the corner in the falls. I recently went into one of the reincarnated ones and thought what the hell was I thinking. Disgusting greasy overseasoned overstuffed sandwich


Haven't been to the new ones yet, but your comments are consistent with what I've heard before. Not surprising, but a shame.

Do you remember when the Four Corners Suburpia closed and reopened as a mom and pop place called Sammy's? Not nearly as good, but I hung out there often because it was a short walk from North HS and had a foosball table.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on February 10, 2019, 09:52:44 AM

Haven't been to the new ones yet, but your comments are consistent with what I've heard before. Not surprising, but a shame.

Do you remember when the Four Corners Suburpia closed and reopened as a mom and pop place called Sammy's? Not nearly as good, but I hung out there often because it was a short walk from North HS and had a foosball table.
yes absolutely. sammys was ok but not at the same level. At one point that location was a flower store not sure it still is. I can't figure out if the suburpia recipe changed or my taste buds changed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 10, 2019, 10:21:38 AM
I usually throw half a beer into my chili pot, am I bad guy for drinking the rest of the beer at 7:30a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on February 10, 2019, 10:25:55 AM
I usually throw half a beer into my chili pot, am I bad guy for drinking the rest of the beer at 7:30a?

The judgement starts when you crack the second and third.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 10, 2019, 10:26:36 AM
The judgement starts when you crack the second and third.

I'll wait till nap time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on February 10, 2019, 10:33:18 AM
I usually throw half a beer into my chili pot, am I bad guy for drinking the rest of the beer at 7:30a?
only if you drink out of the bottle first then put it in the chili. sometimes I tell my wife the recipe takes 2 beers and then drink the other 1.5. remember you can't drink all day unless you start in the morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 10, 2019, 12:35:13 PM
I usually throw half a beer into my chili pot, am I bad guy for drinking the rest of the beer at 7:30a?

This beer you're talking about - 12 oz. bottle or half-barrel?

If you're just drinking half a bottle, you're good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 11, 2019, 05:29:58 AM
It's great.  Best fast food chicken I have ever had.  They serve this amazing Texas toast with it.

Have you had Gus's? It a bit less fast food style but the best chain I've had by far
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 11, 2019, 10:32:57 AM
Have you had Gus's? It a bit less fast food style but the best chain I've had by far

The best fast food chicken has to be Los Pollos Hermanos.  8-)

Sammy's is still around, he's now located on Hwy. 100 just north of Greenfield but now he specializes in red hots not subs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 11, 2019, 11:09:17 AM
When I worked at Suburpia in the Falls we used to trade employee meals with employees at Arthur Treachers and Taco Bell. Everyone got discounted meals and got tired of the same thing.

Back in the day, we had a similar arrangement among Rocky Rococo’s, KFC, a “BW3” style wing place, and Fazoli’s.  Essentially, we all had RTE food under a warmer that would have to be pulled after 20-30 minutes, so instead of tossing it, we traded it.

Oh, to have that kind of intestinal flora again....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 11, 2019, 11:46:27 AM
A 2015 study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that food service employees had the highest rates of illicit drug use compared to 18 other occupations.

Now you know why Arby's is so Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 11, 2019, 12:40:08 PM
A 2015 study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that food service employees had the highest rates of illicit drug use compared to 18 other occupations.

Now you know why Arby's is so Arby's.

What were the other 18 occupations?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2019, 12:46:57 PM
Back in the day, we had a similar arrangement among Rocky Rococo’s, KFC, a “BW3” style wing place, and Fazoli’s.  Essentially, we all had RTE food under a warmer that would have to be pulled after 20-30 minutes, so instead of tossing it, we traded it.

Oh, to have that kind of intestinal flora again....


That arrangement probably explains why you don't still have that kid of intestinal flora....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on February 11, 2019, 12:46:59 PM
Have you had Gus's? It a bit less fast food style but the best chain I've had by far

Gus's chicken > everything
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 11, 2019, 12:53:10 PM
What were the other 18 occupations?

One is "website moderator".

What happens to these studies when illicit becomes licit?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2019, 12:59:21 PM
So on the same page, we get separate mentions of Los Pollos Hermanos and illicit drug use.

Coincidence? I think not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 11, 2019, 01:25:41 PM
So on the same page, we get separate mentions of Los Pollos Hermanos and illicit drug use.

Coincidence? I think not.

AND someone named Gus!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 11, 2019, 01:32:07 PM
Back in the day, we had a similar arrangement among Rocky Rococo’s...

I loved Rocky Rococo's pizza.  It was expensive, so a rare treat.  Giulianos and Pizza Shuttle were more the norm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2019, 02:11:19 PM
AND someone named Gus!


A lotta good chemistry here! It’s all starting to come together....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 11, 2019, 10:56:50 PM
I loved Rocky Rococo's pizza.  It was expensive, so a rare treat.  Giulianos and Pizza Shuttle were more the norm.

Rocky's is doughy garbage.

Had zaffiros on Saturday, still the best pizza in Milwaukee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on February 12, 2019, 04:51:42 AM
Rocky's is doughy garbage.

+1,000

Doughy garbage with ketchup for sauce. I liked Rocky's as a kid, but going back and having it as an adult is a mistake. It's terrible. I would say it's the worst commercially available pizza I've had in at least 20 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2019, 08:40:52 AM
+1,000

Doughy garbage with ketchup for sauce. I liked Rocky's as a kid, but going back and having it as an adult is a mistake. It's terrible. I would say it's the worst commercially available pizza I've had in at least 20 years.


Agreed. Thing is, there was such a huge gap for me that I don't know if the change was in the pizza or my taste buds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 12, 2019, 09:03:22 AM
+1,000

Doughy garbage with ketchup for sauce. I liked Rocky's as a kid, but going back and having it as an adult is a mistake. It's terrible. I would say it's the worst commercially available pizza I've had in at least 20 years.

Well, I haven't had it in probably 30 years, so it's quite possible that I wouldn't like it any more either.  No way to know without trying.  And I can assure you that if I get back to Milwaukee, RR will be pretty low on my list of places I'd stop to eat.

I also loved the pizza at Balistreri's, which couldn't have been farther from what they served at RR.  If that's still open, it's something that I would consider going to if in Milwaukee because you can't get pizza like that around here (unlike doughy garbage, which is readily available).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 12, 2019, 09:11:38 AM
Rocky's is doughy garbage.

Had zaffiros on Saturday, still the best pizza in Milwaukee.

Had Marco's on Saturday, still the best pizza in Milwaukee IMO
http://marcospizzamilwaukee.com/

Zaffiros is good if you want that saltine crust, Marco's sauce can't be beat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2019, 12:05:10 PM
A couple of years ago I tried Transfer Pizza on 1st and Mitchell, and it was pretty good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on February 12, 2019, 01:06:10 PM
Well, I haven't had it in probably 30 years, so it's quite possible that I wouldn't like it any more either.  No way to know without trying.  And I can assure you that if I get back to Milwaukee, RR will be pretty low on my list of places I'd stop to eat.

Take it from someone who made the mistake. Hold on to the good Rocky memories of your youth and don't subject your taste buds to the terrible crap that it truly is. You get the best of both worlds, fond memories and good pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 12, 2019, 01:17:27 PM
Take it from someone who made the mistake. Hold on to the good Rocky memories of your youth and don't subject your taste buds to the terrible crap that it truly is. You get the best of both worlds, fond memories and good pizza.

You're like my canary, brew.  Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 12, 2019, 01:21:55 PM
I had Rocky's last week for the first time in 20 years.  The kids had a function and it was great from a memories perspective.  They wanted to go back and I said "no."   Maybe in a few years . . .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 12, 2019, 01:24:10 PM
Pequod's in Chicago, everything you hope Rocky's could be, and more.  Gosh, I miss that pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 12, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Funny, an infrequent Scooper lives across the street from me and once flew back home some (actual) NY style pizza and had me try it.    Because I didn't lose my mind over how it tasted, he thinks I'm a rube.  10 years have gone by, he still brings it up.

I like pizza.  Thin, thick crust, hand tossed, whatever.  Most pizza is fine.

It kills me when my 12 year old will turn up his nose because of some aspect of restaurant pizza and ask for spaghetti.

I've told him .. dude, some day you'll live in a dorm, be hungry and they'll cook you a frozen pizza in the basement for $5 and it will be beyond delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 12, 2019, 01:58:29 PM
I've told him .. dude, some day you'll live in a dorm, be hungry and they'll cook you a frozen pizza in the basement for $5 and it will be beyond delicious.

The $5 Tombstone pizza from the basement of McCormick . . . fine dining.  I won't touch a Tombstone pizza, but in my memories it is a truly great pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 12, 2019, 02:03:49 PM
Speaking of desperate, I should also add the two 40 oz. Miller High Lifes waiting in fridge after grueling mid-terms junior year make my top 5 best beers ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 12, 2019, 02:17:00 PM
Take it from someone who made the mistake. Hold on to the good Rocky memories of your youth and don't subject your taste buds to the terrible crap that it truly is. You get the best of both worlds, fond memories and good pizza.

IIRC, it was back in the early-90's that Rocky's started to crumble... I'm not sure if the original owners ran all of the stores at one point or if they just owned the Madison-area stores, but at some point there was a master franchisee or something who took control of the whole company but allowed the original group to operate their Madison stores.  Whatever the case, at one point there were actually two separate companies who both had the rights to Rocky's trademarks but operated completely independently from one another... whatever the agreement was, it was such that the specials that were being advertised in Milwaukee and the Fox Valley weren't honored in Madison (and vice versa).

I actually had the "privilege" of working in two different stores - one under the Madison group and one by the master franchisee - around the time that the schism really took hold... while the menus, ingredients and recipes were identical at first, it was sometime in the late-90's that the master franchisee started playing with the menu in their stores and deviating from the recipes while the Madison stores continued to stick with the original ingredients.

Personally, I don't think I have eaten at a Rocky's since I graduated, but it's not unreasonable that two people could have vastly different memories of the pizza depending on timing and location of their last two visits.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 12, 2019, 02:55:44 PM
Correct Benny.  The Madison group was the founder.  Owner (Roger Brown) is a super nice guy.  Dont remember the details of the split, but the Milwaukee franchisee is now the owner and has the Milwaukee stores.  The out state Rocky's were part of the Madison group.

I got to know the original Rocky too.  He passed a few years back.  Funny, funny guy.

P.s.  eat your heart out cheeks, you dont know the founder of Rocky Rococco's like I do.  🤣
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 12, 2019, 02:59:45 PM
I never even heard of Rocky's until this very moment. Wasn't even on the radar of anybody around my year at Marquette.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 12, 2019, 03:00:16 PM
A couple of years ago I tried Transfer Pizza on 1st and Mitchell, and it was pretty good.

Transfer pizza is good, I think they have expanded since I was last there 3 years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2019, 03:02:49 PM
My wife was a dental hygienist and cleaned the teeth of Crazy Lenny from American TV when we lived in Madison back in the late 80s.

"Get a bike! Get a bike! Get a bike!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 12, 2019, 03:44:51 PM
Correct Benny.  The Madison group was the founder.  Owner (Roger Brown) is a super nice guy.  Dont remember the details of the split, but the Milwaukee franchisee is now the owner and has the Milwaukee stores.  The out state Rocky's were part of the Madison group.

I got to know the original Rocky too.  He passed a few years back.  Funny, funny guy.

P.s.  eat your heart out cheeks, you dont know the founder of Rocky Rococco's like I do.  🤣

I'm not 100%, but I believe the original Rocky also had a daughter who is an MU alum.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 14, 2019, 12:38:06 PM
So like 50 cities offered to mortgage their futures for Amazon HQ2, and NYC was one of the winners. But now NYC doesn't want it after all, which of course begs the question of why they put in a bid....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/14/tech/amazon-hq2-nyc/index.html

I'm just glad I wasn't one of the land speculators who bought up property in LIC and Queens.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on February 14, 2019, 12:43:38 PM
So like 50 cities offered to mortgage their futures for Amazon HQ2, and NYC was one of the winners. But now NYC doesn't want it after all, which of course begs the question of why they put in a bid....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/14/tech/amazon-hq2-nyc/index.html

I'm just glad I wasn't one of the land speculators who bought up property in LIC and Queens.

Pretty standard plan across the board for corporations and all levels of governments these days. Short-term gain is the only gain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on February 14, 2019, 01:56:51 PM
Pequod's in Chicago, everything you hope Rocky's could be, and more.  Gosh, I miss that pizza.
Pequod's is the best, have always lived outside of delivery range though. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 14, 2019, 04:39:09 PM
Pretty standard plan across the board for corporations and all levels of governments these days. Short-term gain is the only gain.


Yeah, I get that it's pretty standard. Just that Amazon's size made it an Olympic-sized cash-toss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on February 14, 2019, 05:07:38 PM

Yeah, I get that it's pretty standard. Just that Amazon's size made it an Olympic-sized cash-toss.

Oh absolutely.

But can you imagine the blowback if some local/state politician came out and said they weren't going to try and acquire Amazon? Death sentence
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on February 14, 2019, 05:57:28 PM
Pequod's in Chicago, everything you hope Rocky's could be, and more.  Gosh, I miss that pizza.

Pequod's was where I'd always take out-of-towners. Way better than Giordano's, even though that's more widely known.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 15, 2019, 06:45:56 AM
Anyone find a replay of the Creighton game yet on line?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on February 15, 2019, 07:26:33 AM
First & Last pizza in central CT is terrific
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on February 15, 2019, 08:02:46 AM
First & Last pizza in central CT is terrific

In my opinion only the original, South of Hartford -- where they still have the wood fire oven.  The other locations are marginal compared to other options.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2019, 08:36:57 AM
So if this guy qualifies as a "pro" golfer, there's real hope for so many others:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2820866-ben-dearmond-shoots-17-on-2nd-hole-at-webcom-tours-lecom-suncoast-classic?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

DeArmond, a pro at TPC Treviso Bay in Naples, Florida, hit six balls into the drink on No. 2 during the first round of the 2019 Lecom Suncoast Classic. He hit his tee shot into the water on the 491-yard, par-four hole, and then proceeded to knock his five subsequent shots into the water before eventually settling for a 17.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 15, 2019, 08:43:07 AM
Pequod's was where I'd always take out-of-towners. Way better than Giordano's, even though that's more widely known.

Same. Lots of people don't know this but it actually originated in Morton grove. Might still have a second location out there.

Giordanos is trash.

For thin crust try Rocky's in westchester or roseAngela's in evergreen park. Amatos is also good but each location is so different.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: KampusFoods on February 15, 2019, 08:49:34 AM
If you ever find yourself on Chicago's south side, Vito & Nick's is the best thin crust I've ever had.

Al's in Warrenville, too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on February 15, 2019, 09:45:41 AM
Same. Lots of people don't know this but it actually originated in Morton grove. Might still have a second location out there.

Giordanos is trash.

For thin crust try Rocky's in westchester or roseAngela's in evergreen park. Amatos is also good but each location is so different.

Find any decent pizza in Galway?  Has it stopped raining?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 15, 2019, 11:24:24 AM
Today, I am declaring a National Arby's Emergency.

Also, beware the Ides of February.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2019, 11:32:03 AM
Today, I am declaring a National Arby's Emergency.

Also, beware the Ides of February.


I once had a mole that stayed the same for more than two years...then one day decided I had to go to the Emergency Room to get it looked at.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 15, 2019, 11:43:52 AM

I once had a mole that stayed the same for more than two years...then one day decided I had to go to the Emergency Room to get it looked at.

Stay on topic.  NM.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2019, 11:45:21 AM
Stay on topic.  NM.


NM

Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 15, 2019, 01:38:10 PM
How do you get rid of a skunk that's taken up residence under your firewood rack? 

Since they won't sh|t where they sleep, I thought about throwing a beef and cheddar down there, waiting 10 minutes, and then fencing it off with chicken wire.

Any other suggestions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 15, 2019, 01:48:44 PM
How do you get rid of a skunk that's taken up residence under your firewood rack? 

Since they won't sh|t where they sleep, I thought about throwing a beef and cheddar down there, waiting 10 minutes, and then fencing it off with chicken wire.

Any other suggestions?

Soak a tennis ball in ammonia and toss it under there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2019, 01:52:40 PM
Soak a tennis ball in ammonia and toss it under there.


And hope it doesn't come running out really pissed....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 15, 2019, 02:10:54 PM
First & Last pizza in central CT is terrific

Basically almost any pizza in Connecticut is terrific other than the chains (if you can find one).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 15, 2019, 05:07:19 PM
How do you get rid of a skunk that's taken up residence under your firewood rack? 

Since they won't sh|t where they sleep, I thought about throwing a beef and cheddar down there, waiting 10 minutes, and then fencing it off with chicken wire.

Any other suggestions?

Couple of M80s?  C4 squirrels?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 15, 2019, 05:11:42 PM
How do you get rid of a skunk that's taken up residence under your firewood rack? 

Since they won't sh|t where they sleep, I thought about throwing a beef and cheddar down there, waiting 10 minutes, and then fencing it off with chicken wire.

Any other suggestions?

Smoke it out and shoot the b@stard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 15, 2019, 05:14:03 PM
Smoke it out and shoot the b@stard.

... and then, of course, put a little red sweater on it, take some pix in compromising positions, and archive for #BadgerHateWeek.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2019, 05:38:22 PM
... and then, of course, put a little red sweater on it, take some pix in compromising positions, and archive for #BadgerHateWeek.


See, this is what makes Scoop worthwhile. After countless hours of mindless scrolling, you come across a pearl like this and realize there still is some good on the interwebs.

Bless us all, everyone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 16, 2019, 01:03:31 AM
Smoke it out and shoot the b@stard.

Unfortunately, I live in Lake County, where they really frown on shooting vermin within the village limits.  However, I am liking what I see here:

... and then, of course, put a little red sweater on it, take some pix in compromising positions, and archive for #BadgerHateWeek.

Which of course begs the question, does chloroform work on skunks (without causing a “release”), how long will they stay under, and where can I get my hands on some. 

Somebody around here has to know a mob doctor veterinarian, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 16, 2019, 03:43:00 AM
Find any decent pizza in Galway?  Has it stopped raining?

There's a spot called dough bros which is decent, but it's neopolitan and hard to compare. the papa johns and dominoes is bad here. Issue is bland pepperoni and sausage plus a lack of oregano or Italian seasoning on the pizza itself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on February 16, 2019, 05:47:33 AM
Soak a tennis ball in ammonia and toss it under there.

This.  Worked for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 16, 2019, 09:55:01 AM
Unfortunately, I live in Lake County, where they really frown on shooting vermin within the village limits.  However, I am liking what I see here:

Which of course begs the question, does chloroform work on skunks (without causing a “release”), how long will they stay under, and where can I get my hands on some. 

Somebody around here has to know a mob doctor veterinarian, right?

Get a silencer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2019, 01:09:25 PM
Get a silencer.


Or a crossbow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 16, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/8neefe8-VPo

https://www.youtube.com/v/FH2XWiaosZs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on February 16, 2019, 02:39:05 PM
RIP
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2019, 03:26:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/8neefe8-VPo

https://www.youtube.com/v/FH2XWiaosZs



Those just never get old....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on February 18, 2019, 03:57:12 PM
My wife and I went over our data limit for the month (apparently that's still a thing?).  We turned off the mobile data on our phones until Friday but she needs music at work to keep her from getting bored.  Thus asked if I'd find her old ipod.  I said sure, but instead found one of her old discmans and put that and a few CDs in her bag. 

It's been 8 hours and I haven't heard one word from her.  I can't decide if it's because she's mad... or because my music selection was so good that she hasn't had time to stop and text me.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on February 18, 2019, 04:01:30 PM
Oh, if you're wondering, these are the CDs I put in there:

Paperboy - The Nine Yards
Michael Buble - Christmas Album
Forest for the Trees - Forest for the Trees album
Nirvana - Nevermind
Kanye WEst - College Dropout
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on February 18, 2019, 04:29:10 PM
My wife and I went over our data limit for the month (apparently that's still a thing?).  We turned off the mobile data on our phones until Friday but she needs music at work to keep her from getting bored.  Thus asked if I'd find her old ipod.  I said sure, but instead found one of her old discmans and put that and a few CDs in her bag. 

It's been 8 hours and I haven't heard one word from her.  I can't decide if it's because she's mad... or because my music selection was so good that she hasn't had time to stop and text me.

Thoughts?

Stop wondering and go grab a beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on February 18, 2019, 07:37:17 PM
https://twitter.com/SwaggyDu1/status/1097624520091934720
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 18, 2019, 07:46:53 PM
Oh, if you're wondering, these are the CDs I put in there:

Paperboy - The Nine Yards
Michael Buble - Christmas Album
Forest for the Trees - Forest for the Trees album
Nirvana - Nevermind
Kanye WEst - College Dropout

don't know your wife, but judging from that list...you gotta a comfy couch? ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on February 18, 2019, 08:04:43 PM
Oh, if you're wondering, these are the CDs I put in there:

Paperboy - The Nine Yards
Michael Buble - Christmas Album
Forest for the Trees - Forest for the Trees album
Nirvana - Nevermind
Kanye WEst - College Dropout

Good grief. She may have been puking 8 hours straight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 18, 2019, 08:16:17 PM
Oh, if you're wondering, these are the CDs I put in there:

Paperboy - The Nine Yards
Michael Buble - Christmas Album
Forest for the Trees - Forest for the Trees album
Nirvana - Nevermind
Kanye WEst - College Dropout

Good lord, so much for being married. Try this:

CSN - So Far
Pink Floyd - Dark Side is the Moon
Steppenwolf - Greatest Hits
Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority
The Who - Who’s Next
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 18, 2019, 08:21:28 PM
Oh, if you're wondering, these are the CDs I put in there:

Paperboy - The Nine Yards
Michael Buble - Christmas Album
Forest for the Trees - Forest for the Trees album
Nirvana - Nevermind
Kanye WEst - College Dropout

Is this a psychological experiment designed to engender feelings of malevolence?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on February 18, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Turns out I am not as hilarious as I thought. But atleast no couch tonight as it was a fun conversation starter for the horrible music I picked apparently.  ;D. I dont think I could have done a better job of random anti-music culture picks, minus the nirvana for those who like the 90s jams.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 18, 2019, 08:23:01 PM
Good lord, so much for being married. Try this:

CSN - So Far
Pink Floyd - Dark Side is the Moon
Steppenwolf - Greatest Hits
Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority
The Who - Who’s Next

It's a start, add Sinatra and Copland.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on February 18, 2019, 08:24:36 PM
Good lord, so much for being married. Try this:

CSN - So Far
Pink Floyd - Dark Side is the Moon
Steppenwolf - Greatest Hits
Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority
The Who - Who’s Next

Ha, this is the opposite of what I was going for.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 18, 2019, 08:27:11 PM
I used the term "Walkman" instead of saying iPod or iPhone and My Admin asked what I meant by Walkman?  That was awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on February 18, 2019, 08:32:55 PM
I used the term "Walkman" instead of saying iPod or iPhone and My Admin asked what I meant by Walkman?  That was awesome.

I feel fortunate to be in that "Xennial" cohort that knows the times before technology really took over our lives but adopted young enough for it to be a natural part of society... which makes things like watching the videos of millennials and gen Y try to figure out rotary phones and old computers fun!  I would put walkmans and portable cd players right in that mix.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 18, 2019, 08:39:37 PM
My wife and I went over our data limit for the month (apparently that's still a thing?).  We turned off the mobile data on our phones until Friday but she needs music at work to keep her from getting bored.  Thus asked if I'd find her old ipod.  I said sure, but instead found one of her old discmans and put that and a few CDs in her bag. 

It's been 8 hours and I haven't heard one word from her.  I can't decide if it's because she's mad... or because my music selection was so good that she hasn't had time to stop and text me.

Thoughts?



Da answer wiil bee wen ya katch sum tale. Lettuce know, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2019, 08:42:20 PM
I used the term "Walkman" instead of saying iPod or iPhone and My Admin asked what I meant by Walkman?  That was awesome.


Ya really wanna blow ‘em away, ask what his favorite 8-track was....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 18, 2019, 08:43:38 PM
I feel fortunate to be in that "Xennial" cohort that knows the times before technology really took over our lives but adopted young enough for it to be a natural part of society... which makes things like watching the videos of millennials and gen Y try to figure out rotary phones and old computers fun!  I would put walkmans and portable cd players right in that mix.

As a Gen Xer I can remember a time before ubiquitous technology, and I feel kind of blessed that way.

Now get off my lawn . . .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 18, 2019, 08:45:08 PM

Ya really wanna blow ‘em away, ask what his favorite 8-track was....

Friend of mine in high school had an old Dodge Volare with an 8 track.  Not sure if it actually worked?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2019, 08:57:32 PM
As a Gen Xer I can remember a time before ubiquitous technology, and I feel kind of blessed that way.

Now get off my lawn . . .

I remember being totally amazed by Pong in high school.

Peak tech...or so I thought.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2019, 08:46:35 AM
https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/02/19/laws-cant-keep-up-with-sex-robots-ethical-and-privacy-issues/

These questions are Arby's:

Would robots be a substitute for humans in relationships or would they enhance relationships as sex toys might? Would sex robots fill a void for those who are lonely and without companions? Just as pilots use virtual flight simulators before they fly a real plane, could virgins use sex robots to safely practice sex before trying the real thing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2019, 03:58:48 PM
https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/02/19/laws-cant-keep-up-with-sex-robots-ethical-and-privacy-issues/

These questions are Arby's:

Would robots be a substitute for humans in relationships or would they enhance relationships as sex toys might? Would sex robots fill a void for those who are lonely and without companions? Just as pilots use virtual flight simulators before they fly a real plane, could virgins use sex robots to safely practice sex before trying the real thing?


Will virtual Beef 'N Cheddars replace the real things?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2019, 04:45:28 PM
Virtual unicorns replacing basketball players in college hoops.

Would that make you more or less worried about key injuries? We all know how much MU's season would change with an injury to Markus or Sam. Would virtual unicorns make that worry go away? Put another way, are virtual unicorns virtually interchangeable?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 19, 2019, 10:45:41 PM
Virtual unicorns replacing basketball players in college hoops.

Would that make you more or less worried about key injuries? We all know how much MU's season would change with an injury to Markus or Sam. Would virtual unicorns make that worry go away? Put another way, are virtual unicorns virtually interchangeable?

I love Unicorn Cheddars.  They make me horny.  They pair well with Curly Fries
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2019, 11:06:24 PM
And I was surprised by how much people are asking for lower bowl seats for our GTown game....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821509-unc-vs-duke-ticket-prices-over-2000-for-zion-williamsons-rivalry-debut?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Current low price on StubHub is $2995. Whoa Nellie!


Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 20, 2019, 12:10:59 PM
And I was surprised by how much people are asking for lower bowl seats for our GTown game....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821509-unc-vs-duke-ticket-prices-over-2000-for-zion-williamsons-rivalry-debut?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Current low price on StubHub is $2995. Whoa Nellie!

Local Marquette fans who took a pass on the $150 season tickets....

(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT5LMTS0wKUj1frfJC/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 20, 2019, 12:26:50 PM
And I was surprised by how much people are asking for lower bowl seats for our GTown game....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821509-unc-vs-duke-ticket-prices-over-2000-for-zion-williamsons-rivalry-debut?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Current low price on StubHub is $2995. Whoa Nellie!

When I read this, I just read the first sentence, blew past the link and saw the price.  I thought you were talking about MU/GU. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 20, 2019, 12:28:15 PM
When I read this, I just read the first sentence, blew past the link and saw the price.  I thought you were talking about MU/GU.

You weren't the only one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2019, 12:45:28 PM
You weren't the only one.


Oops....

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 20, 2019, 12:50:21 PM

Oops....

NM

Well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 20, 2019, 12:51:04 PM
Well played.

Whoops.

You weren't the only one.

I mean, well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2019, 04:52:38 PM
Oh, did we forget to mention that we planted a bug in that cool high tech gizmo we just sold you?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/googles-nest-hub-microphone-forgot-215538339.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 20, 2019, 06:02:28 PM
Turns out I am not as hilarious as I thought. But atleast no couch tonight as it was a fun conversation starter for the horrible music I picked apparently.  ;D. I dont think I could have done a better job of random anti-music culture picks, minus the nirvana for those who like the 90s jams.

  next time, try a little barry white and get the floatin candles goin in the hot tub :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 21, 2019, 09:41:49 AM
Alright, which one of y’all has the red truck with Marquette and Brewers bumper stickers and was going slow as hell in the left lane on 94 this morning?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 21, 2019, 02:27:05 PM
Woof, talk about hanging a banner...The name of this award alone is a mouthful.

https://depaulbluedemons.com/news/2019/2/21/mens-basketball-max-strus-named-first-team-google-cloud-academic-all-district.aspx
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2019, 06:39:11 PM
Woof, talk about hanging a banner...The name of this award alone is a mouthful.

https://depaulbluedemons.com/news/2019/2/21/mens-basketball-max-strus-named-first-team-google-cloud-academic-all-district.aspx



And that's the biggest thing to happen at DePaul in years.

#ponsettoforlife
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 21, 2019, 08:17:38 PM
Woof, talk about hanging a banner...The name of this award alone is a mouthful.

https://depaulbluedemons.com/news/2019/2/21/mens-basketball-max-strus-named-first-team-google-cloud-academic-all-district.aspx


That explains the tail-end of the conversation I overheard him having with a girl at a DePaul bar:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/I49YgwfiCM5Y4/giphy.gif)

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on February 21, 2019, 09:01:25 PM
I love so much when I’m gone for a day and come back and see four threads locked. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning opening up each thread. What a time to be alive and be an MU fan!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 21, 2019, 09:12:58 PM
Cleanup in aisle 2,3,5 and 7-12.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2019, 09:36:40 PM
I love so much when I’m gone for a day and come back and see four threads locked. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning opening up each thread. What a time to be alive and be an MU fan!

NM!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 21, 2019, 09:57:00 PM
I love so much when I’m gone for a day and come back and see four threads locked. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning opening up each thread. What a time to be alive and be an MU fan!

More amazing is that the NM thread is the only one that stays on topic and doesn't devolve.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2019, 10:54:55 PM
Talk about a bad day.

Kraft-Heinz stock plunges 20% after it posts a huge loss, slashes its dividend and reveals a new SEC investigation. Ouch....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/21/investing/kraft-heinz-sec-investigation/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 21, 2019, 10:59:08 PM
So here's a fun scenario that happened tonight

The final 16 of the girls basketball playoffs in Illinois are currently going on right now. In one of the games, a girl drops 36 to essentially win said game to move onto the Elite 8.

After the game, the official basketball twitter account from the losing high school blocks the player that just dropped 36 on them. Talk about petty...

Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pepe Sylvia on February 21, 2019, 11:16:40 PM
So here's a fun scenario that happened tonight

The final 16 of the girls basketball playoffs in Illinois are currently going on right now. In one of the games, a girl drops 36 to essentially win said game to move onto the Elite 8.

After the game, the official basketball twitter account from the losing high school blocks the player that just dropped 36 on them. Talk about petty...

Thoughts?

lol sounds hilarious give their social media manager a raise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 21, 2019, 11:28:40 PM
lol sounds hilarious give their social media manager a raise.

I'm fairly certain the person who runs their twitter account is one of their coaches. Probably not a great look.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 22, 2019, 08:05:24 AM
So here's a fun scenario that happened tonight

The final 16 of the girls basketball playoffs in Illinois are currently going on right now. In one of the games, a girl drops 36 to essentially win said game to move onto the Elite 8.

After the game, the official basketball twitter account from the losing high school blocks the player that just dropped 36 on them. Talk about petty...

Thoughts?

Why is a high school Twitter account following a (presumably) minor student from another school?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2019, 08:21:38 AM
So here's a fun scenario that happened tonight

The final 16 of the girls basketball playoffs in Illinois are currently going on right now. In one of the games, a girl drops 36 to essentially win said game to move onto the Elite 8.

After the game, the official basketball twitter account from the losing high school blocks the player that just dropped 36 on them. Talk about petty...

Thoughts?


Playing the devil's advocate...I wonder if there is more to the story. Was the player who dropped 36 talking serious trash to their team during or after the game? Was there some other bad blood going on?

If the 36-point game was the only factor - yeah, very petty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 22, 2019, 08:25:36 AM
I'm outraged.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 22, 2019, 08:37:03 AM
Talk about a bad day.

Kraft-Heinz stock plunges 20% after it posts a huge loss, slashes its dividend and reveals a new SEC investigation. Ouch....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/21/investing/kraft-heinz-sec-investigation/index.html

I hear that there are 57 varieties of violations the SEC is investigating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 22, 2019, 08:41:10 AM
I hear that there are 57 varieties of violations the SEC is investigating.

Anticipation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 22, 2019, 08:43:19 AM
I hear that there are 57 varieties of violations the SEC is investigating.

The priority of the investigation is A1.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2019, 09:22:26 AM
The priority of the investigation is A1.

They have really fallen behind in this, so there is a lot of ketchup work to do....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on February 22, 2019, 09:48:26 AM
The priority of the investigation is A1.

I’m catching up on this story, but you must of heard that from a crafty source.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LAZER on February 22, 2019, 09:52:53 AM
Talk about a bad day.

Kraft-Heinz stock plunges 20% after it posts a huge loss, slashes its dividend and reveals a new SEC investigation. Ouch....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/21/investing/kraft-heinz-sec-investigation/index.html
Uncle Warren might have to buy the whole damn thing now
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 22, 2019, 10:17:50 AM
I’m catching up on this story, but you must of heard that from a crafty source.

You misspelled Krafty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 22, 2019, 10:23:16 AM
Even Todd Mayo couldn’t fix this mess.  They’ll need a miracle to whip this thing around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on February 22, 2019, 10:42:19 AM
I hear that there are 57 varieties of violations the SEC is investigating.


They will have to tap on the Heinz logo to get the released?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 22, 2019, 10:47:20 AM
Even Todd Mayo couldn’t fix this mess.  They’ll need a miracle to whip this thing around.

https://www.facebook.com/noroom4thaweak
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 22, 2019, 10:58:24 AM
WARNING:  Beef 'n Velveetas will be impacted. The lines at Arby's are already blocks long.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 22, 2019, 11:25:22 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/P2-1basQhX8



This actually works on multiple angles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2019, 11:42:50 AM
Uh oh. Yet another Kraft (Robert) in trouble today.....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/22/us/robert-kraft-solicitation/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 22, 2019, 12:08:22 PM
Uh oh. Yet another Kraft (Robert) in trouble today.....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/22/us/robert-kraft-solicitation/index.html

This won't have a happy ending.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 22, 2019, 12:15:14 PM
This won't have a happy ending.

Deflategate II, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 22, 2019, 12:22:00 PM
Like da dude kant bee discreet and higher a high priced call girl? What da fook is wrong wit sum peepel, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 79Warrior on February 22, 2019, 12:50:58 PM
Like da dude kant bee discreet and higher a high priced call girl? What da fook is wrong wit sum peepel, hey?

No chit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 22, 2019, 12:54:00 PM

They will have to tap on the Heinz logo to get the released?

Actually, you have to turn it upside down and hit the bottom with the heel of your hand several times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 22, 2019, 01:07:44 PM
Uh oh. Yet another Kraft (Robert) in trouble today.....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/22/us/robert-kraft-solicitation/index.html

And, apparently, Schefter is reporting (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/22/report-robert-kraft-is-not-the-biggest-name-involved-in-prostitution-case/) that he's hearing that Kraft isn't even the biggest name involved.  That would have to be a pretty big name.  Someone somewhere is waiting for the other shoe to drop.

In all seriousness, the reports of the sex trafficking ring that underlies the allegations against Kraft are pretty horrific.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2019, 01:56:42 PM
And, apparently, Schefter is reporting (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/22/report-robert-kraft-is-not-the-biggest-name-involved-in-prostitution-case/) that he's hearing that Kraft isn't even the biggest name involved.  That would have to be a pretty big name.  Someone somewhere is waiting for the other shoe to drop.

In all seriousness, the reports of the sex trafficking ring that underlies the allegations against Kraft are pretty horrific.

Wow - that would have to be an awfully big name.

The whole notion of sex trafficking is really sickening.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 22, 2019, 02:33:00 PM
Deflategate II, aina?

(https://media.giphy.com/media/x88e1awUi05by/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 22, 2019, 03:38:03 PM
Quote
We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity.

Apparently, his defense is that he stopped in the spa and asked if someone could polish his Lombardi trophy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on February 22, 2019, 04:27:02 PM
And, apparently, Schefter is reporting (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/22/report-robert-kraft-is-not-the-biggest-name-involved-in-prostitution-case/) that he's hearing that Kraft isn't even the biggest name involved.  That would have to be a pretty big name.  Someone somewhere is waiting for the other shoe to drop.

In all seriousness, the reports of the sex trafficking ring that underlies the allegations against Kraft are pretty horrific.

Tiger?

Trump?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 22, 2019, 04:40:24 PM
Nah, maybee Elton John, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on February 22, 2019, 08:03:58 PM
Like da dude kant bee discreet and higher a high priced call girl? What da fook is wrong wit sum peepel, hey?

There's a certain thrill with going the lower-class, seedy (nh) route, I've heard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 22, 2019, 08:44:58 PM
Tiger?

Trump?

i'd think bubba c and his buddy jeffrey epstein except they might be a little old fro them
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2019, 08:10:35 AM
Breakdancing a new Olympic sport? Might happen for Paris 2024:

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/02/22/breakdancing-in-the-olympics-paris-2024-organizers-say-oui-garcon

Whatcha think? I'm not against trying new things...but breakdancing? Not so sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 23, 2019, 08:31:04 AM
Breakdancing a new Olympic sport? Might happen for Paris 2024:

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/02/22/breakdancing-in-the-olympics-paris-2024-organizers-say-oui-garcon

Whatcha think? I'm not against trying new things...but breakdancing? Not so sure.

Is DanceSport any different than figure skating?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2019, 01:09:21 PM
#therealNM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2019, 03:34:33 PM
So is Nova a trap game?

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 25, 2019, 03:30:00 PM
A friend tried ordering Arby's through some online ordering app, and was told the service was suspended due to the weather. Do you:

A. Tunnel through the snow to get your own Arby's.
B. Shrug it off and make a frozen pizza.
C. Drink heavily.
D. All of the above.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on February 25, 2019, 04:26:17 PM
A friend tried ordering Arby's through some online ordering app, and was told the service was suspended due to the weather. Do you:

A. Tunnel through the snow to get your own Arby's.
B. Shrug it off and make a frozen pizza.
C. Drink heavily.
D. All of the above.

B, C then A, which obviously leads to D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on February 25, 2019, 04:58:05 PM
Yesterday at a buffet I had prime rib with a delicious horsey cream. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on February 25, 2019, 07:07:21 PM
Yesterday at a buffet I had prime rib with a delicious horsey cream.

Arby's or an inferior tryin' to be Arby's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2019, 04:52:10 PM
And while the NBA is moving to allow 18-year olds, a 13-year old girl's soccer player just signed on with an agent. So much for that verbal she gave to UNC when she was 11....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2822497-13-year-old-soccer-player-olivia-moultrie-turns-pro-signs-contract-with-nike?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on February 26, 2019, 05:04:14 PM
Actually, you have to turn it upside down and hit the bottom with the heel of your hand several times.

Which Kraft is this post regarding? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2019, 05:22:50 PM
Which Kraft is this post regarding?


Seems like it could apply to both....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 26, 2019, 07:09:07 PM
Is dat watt makes it cum out, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on February 28, 2019, 04:28:32 PM
Bacon jerky exists.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 28, 2019, 07:17:41 PM
Bacon jerky exists.

Old news.

Plus, you can jerky just about anything. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on February 28, 2019, 07:42:02 PM
Old news.

Plus, you can jerky just about anything.

Can you jerk me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 28, 2019, 10:03:18 PM
Can you jerk me?

Key is to turn your hand inward, to simulate your gf or mom (in your case).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2019, 08:10:10 AM
I was driving through the Marquette Interchange this morning and saw a guy speeding up from behind, weaving lanes.

I knew his next move .. floor it to ~85, then squeeze in front of me and .. I let him. 

I let him because .. the car in his lane was an unmarked sheriff's SUV.  Oopsies.

Oh, baby.   Lights on, pulled him over and I assume delivered a fresh bag of morning Arby's.

SO. DELICIOUS. 

Man, I need a dash cam.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 01, 2019, 08:15:53 AM
I was driving through the Marquette Interchange this morning and saw a guy speeding up from behind, weaving lanes.

I knew his next move .. floor it to ~85, then squeeze in front of me and .. I let him. 

I let him because .. the car in his lane was an unmarked sheriff's SUV.  Oopsies.

Oh, baby.   Lights on, pulled him over and I assume delivered a fresh bag of morning Arby's.

SO. DELICIOUS. 

Man, I need a dash cam.

Probably one of the most satisfying feelings. I always hope that a cop is around when some idiots is weaving lanes, or uses the right hand turn lane to blow past traffic.

Instead, they seem to be where I am when I forget to turn my lights on...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 01, 2019, 09:08:50 AM
I was driving through the Marquette Interchange this morning and saw a guy speeding up from behind, weaving lanes.

I knew his next move .. floor it to ~85, then squeeze in front of me and .. I let him. 

I let him because .. the car in his lane was an unmarked sheriff's SUV.  Oopsies.

Oh, baby.   Lights on, pulled him over and I assume delivered a fresh bag of morning Arby's.

SO. DELICIOUS. 

Man, I need a dash cam.

I saw one of these a few weeks ago when driving on I71 in Ohio.  I had gotten a warning from Waze that there were police up ahead, and then in the distance I saw to Troopers camped out on the median.  Around the same time, I saw a guy in my rear-view mirror racing up in the right lane.  He passed me on the right, cut across both lanes into the left lane and kept passing people.  He was going at least 85.  I watched it all unfold and kept waiting for him to notice the troopers and hit his brakes.  He never did and, of course, got pulled over immediately after he passed them.  It was glorious.  Made my day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 01, 2019, 09:34:44 AM
I was driving through the Marquette Interchange this morning and saw a guy speeding up from behind, weaving lanes.

I knew his next move .. floor it to ~85, then squeeze in front of me and .. I let him. 

I let him because .. the car in his lane was an unmarked sheriff's SUV.  Oopsies.

Oh, baby.   Lights on, pulled him over and I assume delivered a fresh bag of morning Arby's.

SO. DELICIOUS. 

Man, I need a dash cam.

Have you been using Arby's as a metaphor this entire time?  Because someone who loves Arby's would never use it as a euphemism.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2019, 09:44:06 AM
I dunno.  I think I'm using Arby's as a simile.  Sometimes as an allusion or an idiom.

Also .. you don't love Arby's.   You tolerate it.  You eat it because we're all dying and you might as well eat Arby's to pass the time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 01, 2019, 09:54:06 AM
I dunno.  I think I'm using Arby's as a simile.  Sometimes as an allusion or an idiom.

Also .. you don't love Arby's.   You tolerate it.  You eat it because we're all dying and you might as well eat Arby's to pass the time.

Eat enough of it and it speeds up the endgame too!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2019, 10:42:19 AM
Eat enough of it and it speeds up the endgame too!

That got me thinking of how drowning in Arby's sauce might sound awesome, but probably not.

https://www.youtube.com/v/RFmF3I9amto
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 01, 2019, 11:35:46 AM
That got me thinking of how drowning in Arby's sauce might sound awesome, but probably not.

https://www.youtube.com/v/RFmF3I9amto

Needs to be a cheese/Arby's/Horsey sauce mixture to really take things up a notch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 01, 2019, 12:51:43 PM

I dunno.  I think I'm using Arby's as a simile.  Sometimes as an allusion or an idiom.

Also .. you don't love Arby's.   You tolerate it.  You eat it because we're all dying and you might as well eat Arby's to pass the time.



After so much time on a message board, you think you know your mods....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 01, 2019, 02:38:06 PM

After so much time on a message board, you think you know your mods....

We're off to see the Wizard
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
We hear he is a whiz of a wiz
If ever a wiz there was
If ever, oh ever a wiz there was
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 01, 2019, 11:11:49 PM
We're off to see the Wizard
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
We hear he is a whiz of a wiz
If ever a wiz there was
If ever, oh ever a wiz there was


Maybe 'Topper is a bot.

OMG - what if I'm a bot?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on March 02, 2019, 11:48:07 AM
Every time I convince myself that the doomsayers who think the world will end soon because of humans are nuts, I come to a 4-way stop with multiple other cars.  Then I'm not so sure.  Is the concept of right of way at a 4 way stop really that difficult?  I honestly  believe many people think they simply need to stop for a count of three and then they can go regardless of other cars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 02, 2019, 12:12:14 PM
Don't no if eye kan sey dis heer, butt in many parts of MKE, stoppin' at a red lite is meerly a suggestion, apparently knot required, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2019, 12:44:42 PM
Every time I convince myself that the doomsayers who think the world will end soon because of humans are nuts, I come to a 4-way stop with multiple other cars.  Then I'm not so sure.  Is the concept of right of way at a 4 way stop really that difficult?  I honestly  believe many people think they simply need to stop for a count of three and then they can go regardless of other cars.


It really is amazing how many people don't get the concept.

I also don't get the people who move over to the right turn lane to make a turn, and then swerve back left into the driving lane in the process of making their turn. Are they really that unaware of the lane markings and their purpose?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2019, 11:02:13 PM
Trae Young ejected for looking at Kris Dunn after hitting a 3....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2823352-watch-trae-young-get-ejected-vs-bulls-for-staring-down-kris-dunn-after-deep-3?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

I'm all for eliminating showboating, but c'mon, man. He looked at the guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 04, 2019, 05:50:58 AM
Trae Young ejected for looking at Kris Dunn after hitting a 3....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2823352-watch-trae-young-get-ejected-vs-bulls-for-staring-down-kris-dunn-after-deep-3?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

I'm all for eliminating showboating, but c'mon, man. He looked at the guy.

mommmm...he's looking at me...maaaaaaa-ommmm!!!    these guys are so hyped about showing each other how high they can lift their leg or whose fire hydrant is bigger.  the trash talk is similar to some back n forth on this board,  either be confident of each's own play and move on or mix it up i guess...

   "the look" was probably a continuation of chit-talk they were warned about previously.  trae might as well greased the guy and gotten his money's worth
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 05, 2019, 07:22:52 AM
Breaking :

Man trapped in snowbound SUV lives for 5 days on Taco Bell sauce packets.


https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/03/taco-bell-fire-sauce-oregon-man-survive-car.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 05, 2019, 07:35:18 AM
Breaking :

Man trapped in snowbound SUV lives for 5 days on Taco Bell sauce packets.


https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/03/taco-bell-fire-sauce-oregon-man-survive-car.html

Arby's is gonna have to step up their marketing game
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Anti-Dentite on March 05, 2019, 08:57:36 AM
Don't no if eye kan sey dis heer, butt in many parts of MKE, stoppin' at a red lite is meerly a suggestion, apparently knot required, hey?
it’s like real life Grand Theft Auto in parts of this grand city.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 05, 2019, 09:09:08 AM
Breaking :

Man trapped in snowbound SUV lives for 5 days on Taco Bell sauce packets.


https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/03/taco-bell-fire-sauce-oregon-man-survive-car.html


Dude shoulda just ordered Jimmy John's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 05, 2019, 11:41:17 AM
Anyone seen the new Athletic and Human Performance center? Todd Smith must be in heaven
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 05, 2019, 12:05:00 PM
Anyone seen the new Athletic and Human Performance center? Todd Smith must be in heaven


The descriptions and renderings on the website look pretty impressive. Says it's opening Spring '19, so it must be pretty close....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 05, 2019, 12:17:50 PM
Anyone seen the new Athletic and Human Performance center? Todd Smith must be in heaven

From what I have read, unless he is the strength and conditioning coach for sports other than basketball, he will be staying in the Al.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 05, 2019, 01:01:22 PM
From what I have read, unless he is the strength and conditioning coach for sports other than basketball, he will be staying in the Al.


Do you know if they added to the S&C staff? I thought he was basically the coach for all sports.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 05, 2019, 01:09:24 PM

Do you know if they added to the S&C staff? I thought he was basically the coach for all sports.


Todd has staff. If you look at the AD directory, Todd is the Director for Sports Performance, and he has four Assistant Directors. https://gomarquette.com/staff.aspx They list the sports each covers, and it looks like Todd has men's hoops and men's lacrosse.

So it looks like Todd will be in both the Al and the new facility....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 05, 2019, 09:02:43 PM
Todd has staff. If you look at the AD directory, Todd is the Director for Sports Performance, and he has four Assistant Directors. https://gomarquette.com/staff.aspx They list the sports each covers, and it looks like Todd has men's hoops and men's lacrosse.

So it looks like Todd will be in both the Al and the new facility....

Cool, thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on March 06, 2019, 09:19:18 AM
I had a sponsored ad show up on Facebook this morning from "Wisconsin Badger fans".  I've never enjoyed so much "hiding" an ad and marking "Irrelevant" as the reason. Although I'm probably using irrelevant in a more universal context than Facebook
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 06, 2019, 09:26:08 AM
I had a sponsored ad show up on Facebook this morning from "Wisconsin Badger fans".  I've never enjoyed so much "hiding" an ad and marking "Irrelevant" as the reason. Although I'm probably using irrelevant in a more universal context than Facebook

The real question is what in your profile made the algorithm believe that it was relevant to begin with?


Looks like Scoop might need its own McCarthy to start rooting out the new red threat amongst the MU faithful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 06, 2019, 09:55:08 AM
The real question is what in your profile made the algorithm believe that it was relevant to begin with?

After we played Wisconsin in December, I kept getting suggested articles in Chrome on mobile about upcoming Badger games.  I would diligently remove them, only to have more show up later.  I started ignoring them and clicking other articles I actually found interesting and they eventually went away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on March 06, 2019, 10:39:39 AM
After we played Wisconsin in December, I kept getting suggested articles in Chrome on mobile about upcoming Badger games.  I would diligently remove them, only to have more show up later.  I started ignoring them and clicking other articles I actually found interesting and they eventually went away.


Kind of related... I enjoy the MCU movies and Game of Thrones... but I started getting too many articles to the point that new movies and episodes would be spoiled by the flood of info I'd get.  I started trying to reject article suggestions, ads, etc and/or mark them as irrelevant or not interested but they just keep coming. 

I've had to completely block some content providers that I would otherwise be interested in, just because I couldn't stop the flood any other way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 06, 2019, 10:46:05 AM
Unsolicited advice: delete/deactivate your facebook. You won't actually miss it when it's gone.

At least, I don't.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 06, 2019, 10:55:08 AM
Unsolicited advice: delete/deactivate your facebook. You won't actually miss it when it's gone.

At least, I don't.

I've actually never had a facebook account, ad trackers exist outside of facebook.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 06, 2019, 11:22:21 AM
I've actually never had a facebook account, ad trackers exist outside of facebook.

I mean, sure, but this was specifically brought up by MUEng92 mentioning ads from facebook.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 06, 2019, 11:49:21 AM
Or you could simply "refresh" your algorithm by doing some porn searches.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on March 06, 2019, 12:21:11 PM
The real question is what in your profile made the algorithm believe that it was relevant to begin with?


Looks like Scoop might need its own McCarthy to start rooting out the new red threat amongst the MU faithful.

I figured someone would ask that.  My only guess is that it had something to do with googling the Madison academic calendar recently since my least favorite daughter goes there.  (She could not be less interested in sports so it could be worse)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 06, 2019, 01:04:23 PM
A couple of Amazon ad pet peeves:

A few months ago, I bought a stuffed unicorn as a sort of gag gift for my grown up daughter (who used to be into unicorns big-time). Now I keep getting ads for all sorts of unicorn toys, clothes and such. I understand it - they probably think I have a 5-year old who is still into unicorns - but it's really annoying.

I once bought a treadmill - clearly a one-time (or once in a LOOOONG time) sort of purchase - but I constantly get ads for more treadmills. Like, seriously? I need a new treadmill every year?

Seems like they oughta get better at identifying things I really might want...like since I have bought hundreds of books already, focus my ads on books by the same or similar authors.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 06, 2019, 03:41:55 PM
This reminds me .. What's the deal with Instagram? 

So .. apparently teens shun Facebook and use Instagram instead.  My 12 year old started using it a few weeks ago, so I've been observing more carefully.

Instagram is owned by Facebook.  Instagram is clearly the lesser platform.   Far less functionality.  Less ability to tune your feed. 

Facebook is constantly getting slammed for privacy issues .. Instagram has like zero privacy controls! 

As far as I can tell, someone follows you*, that's it, you can't stop them from seeing your posts in the future (unlike Facebook.)

* Yes, you can mark your account private and then you need to accept "follow requests."   Seems like most people are public.

Maybe that's the difference?  On Instagram, you have zero expectation of privacy and everything is public?  How that's a plus, I know not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 06, 2019, 03:51:48 PM
This reminds me .. What's the deal with Instagram? 

So .. apparently teens shun Facebook and use Instagram instead.  My 12 year old started using it a few weeks ago, so I've been observing more carefully.

Instagram is owned by Facebook.  Instagram is clearly the lesser platform.   Far less functionality.  Less ability to tune your feed. 

Facebook is constantly getting slammed for privacy issues .. Instagram has like zero privacy controls! 

As far as I can tell, someone follows you*, that's it, you can't stop them from seeing your posts in the future (unlike Facebook.)

* Yes, you can mark your account private and then you need to accept "follow requests."   Seems like most people are public.

Maybe that's the difference?  On Instagram, you have zero expectation of privacy and everything is public?  How that's a plus, I know not.

Gen Z's are dumber than millennials?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 06, 2019, 03:56:16 PM
Instagram?  Most use Snapchat.  Or if they use Instagram, they use the "story" function that doesn't keep their posts permanently.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 06, 2019, 03:58:32 PM

This reminds me .. What's the deal with Instagram? 

So .. apparently teens shun Facebook and use Instagram instead.  My 12 year old started using it a few weeks ago, so I've been observing more carefully.

Instagram is owned by Facebook.  Instagram is clearly the lesser platform.   Far less functionality.  Less ability to tune your feed. 

Facebook is constantly getting slammed for privacy issues .. Instagram has like zero privacy controls! 

As far as I can tell, someone follows you*, that's it, you can't stop them from seeing your posts in the future (unlike Facebook.)

* Yes, you can mark your account private and then you need to accept "follow requests."   Seems like most people are public.

Maybe that's the difference?  On Instagram, you have zero expectation of privacy and everything is public?  How that's a plus, I know not.



I don't use Instagram, but maybe it's a plus because at least they tell you it's public...unlike Facebook and other platforms that shared "private" information.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 06, 2019, 04:00:53 PM
Instagram?  Most use Snapchat.  Or if they use Instagram, they use the "story" function that doesn't keep their posts permanently.

Right you are .. so if I want my kid to be cool, I've got to get him on Snapchat.  Got it.

(http://www.pewinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2018/05/PI_2018.05.31_TeensTech_0-01.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 06, 2019, 04:01:07 PM
This reminds me .. What's the deal with Instagram? 

So .. apparently teens shun Facebook and use Instagram instead.  My 12 year old started using it a few weeks ago, so I've been observing more carefully.

Instagram is owned by Facebook.  Instagram is clearly the lesser platform.   Far less functionality.  Less ability to tune your feed. 

Facebook is constantly getting slammed for privacy issues .. Instagram has like zero privacy controls! 

As far as I can tell, someone follows you*, that's it, you can't stop them from seeing your posts in the future (unlike Facebook.)

* Yes, you can mark your account private and then you need to accept "follow requests."   Seems like most people are public.

Maybe that's the difference?  On Instagram, you have zero expectation of privacy and everything is public?  How that's a plus, I know not.



Nothin' ta cee hear. Iz common knowledge dat adolescents use Instagram to sext der fellow adolescents, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 06, 2019, 04:02:08 PM
Right you are .. so if I want my kid to be cool, I've got to get him on Snapchat.  Got it.

(http://www.pewinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2018/05/PI_2018.05.31_TeensTech_0-01.png)

* WOW .. 3% of teens are total losers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 06, 2019, 04:18:56 PM
* WOW .. 97% of teens are total losers.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 06, 2019, 04:24:05 PM
So as of today, there is only one Blockbuster video store left.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/06/business/last-blockbuster-on-the-planet-trnd/index.html

But I gotta admit, I'm surprised there is that many....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 06, 2019, 11:56:11 PM


Nothin' ta cee hear. Iz common knowledge dat adolescents use Instagram to sext der fellow adolescents, hey?

You can brat farve the ladiez on snapchat too, old man.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 07, 2019, 05:13:59 AM
Since 1983, Hustler has sent the porno mags in plain manila envelopes to every Congressional office.

This is an overlooked perk of being elected.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 08, 2019, 05:44:59 PM
Tony Benford sorta promoted.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2824570-will-wade-suspended-by-lsu-after-fbi-wiretap-released-in-ncaa-corruption-trial?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Seriously, I hope he makes the best of his opportunity in the midst of the $hitstorm going on down in Baton Rouge. Yikes!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 09, 2019, 03:33:21 AM
This reminds me .. What's the deal with Instagram? 

So .. apparently teens shun Facebook and use Instagram instead.  My 12 year old started using it a few weeks ago, so I've been observing more carefully.

Instagram is owned by Facebook.  Instagram is clearly the lesser platform.   Far less functionality.  Less ability to tune your feed. 

Facebook is constantly getting slammed for privacy issues .. Instagram has like zero privacy controls! 

As far as I can tell, someone follows you*, that's it, you can't stop them from seeing your posts in the future (unlike Facebook.)

* Yes, you can mark your account private and then you need to accept "follow requests."   Seems like most people are public.

Maybe that's the difference?  On Instagram, you have zero expectation of privacy and everything is public?  How that's a plus, I know not.

Rarely post on Instagram but it's fun to follow food blogs, breweries, distilleries and sports teams on there. I think it's the easiest platform to monetize because there's no standard to get sponsors or become an "influencer"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 10, 2019, 03:14:49 PM
Looks like Bucky's QB decided to transfer to a high-major program:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/26216975/wisconsin-qb-hornibrook-transferring-fsu

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on March 10, 2019, 03:26:38 PM
Willie in need of a qb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Johnny B on March 10, 2019, 05:13:20 PM
Looks like Bucky's QB decided to transfer to a high-major program:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/26216975/wisconsin-qb-hornibrook-transferring-fsu
Lol probably good for them. That guy was the quintessential mediocre quarterback
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 11, 2019, 04:13:49 PM
So were there any sightings of a bat in the Forvm this season? Or at least a cockroach?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 12, 2019, 10:19:20 AM
A Badger fan at work and his sons are flying out to Vegas tomorrow to watch the NCAA tourney at some sports book. Problem is they didn't check the calendar and booked 1 week too early. "Oh well, we'll watch the conference tourneys and have just as much fun". Ah, no, I doubt it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 12, 2019, 10:22:41 AM
A Badger fan at work and his sons are flying out to Vegas tomorrow to watch the NCAA tourney at some sports book. Problem is they didn't check the calendar and booked 1 week too early. "Oh well, we'll watch the conference tourneys and have just as much fun". Ah, no, I doubt it.

Been there for conference tourneys, probably more fun actually. Different fans, constant games.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 12, 2019, 12:47:30 PM
Been there for conference tourneys, probably more fun actually. Different fans, constant games.

Yup, we've done brackets for the conference tourneys for like five years now. Changes from year to year, but usually we'll do the Power 6 or throw in a Big West and a Mountain West.

$2 per individual bracket plus $10 each for the overall total for all bracket. It's a lot of fun, and even if you really screw up one of your brackets there's still a chance to get your money back.

For whatever reason, I've always been rally good at nailing down the Big 12. Think I've won that bracket every year except one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2019, 12:57:01 PM
A Badger fan at work and his sons are flying out to Vegas tomorrow to watch the NCAA tourney at some sports book. Problem is they didn't check the calendar and booked 1 week too early. "Oh well, we'll watch the conference tourneys and have just as much fun". Ah, no, I doubt it.


Well, ya gotta admit, the NCAA kinda downplays the Dance so it can be pretty hard to find the dates beforehand..... ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on March 12, 2019, 01:44:42 PM
A Badger fan at work and his sons are flying out to Vegas tomorrow to watch the NCAA tourney at some sports book. Problem is they didn't check the calendar and booked 1 week too early. "Oh well, we'll watch the conference tourneys and have just as much fun". Ah, no, I doubt it.

Checks out with my impression of the average Badger fan’s IQ.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 12, 2019, 01:49:27 PM
Checks out with my impression of the average Badger fan’s IQ.

(https://frinkiac.com/video/S07E06/OWOF3Gkf5RPjjb5nN6TsnfCtqc4=.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 12, 2019, 09:05:39 PM
Dick Vitale needs to shut his mouth. Guaranteeing 8 bids to low major schools? Please...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2019, 11:11:57 PM
"Death of the World's Greatest Car Salesman"

https://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2019/03/the-death-of-the-worlds-greatest-salesman/

I can see being upset about getting fired, but after a point, he was just being petty:

He borrowed $10 from his manager to buy groceries and sold 18 cars during his second month on the job. But the owner fired him after complaints from other salesmen. Girard went to Merollis Chevrolet in suburban Detroit and set sales records year after year.

But Girard never let go of being fired. Every year he mailed a copy of his W-2 to his old boss, with a note at the bottom telling him, “You fired the wrong guy.” After his old boss died, Girard says he even took a W-2 to the cemetery and buried it atop the man’s casket.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 13, 2019, 07:35:13 AM
"Death of the World's Greatest Car Salesman"

https://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2019/03/the-death-of-the-worlds-greatest-salesman/

I can see being upset about getting fired, but after a point, he was just being petty:

He borrowed $10 from his manager to buy groceries and sold 18 cars during his second month on the job. But the owner fired him after complaints from other salesmen. Girard went to Merollis Chevrolet in suburban Detroit and set sales records year after year.

But Girard never let go of being fired. Every year he mailed a copy of his W-2 to his old boss, with a note at the bottom telling him, “You fired the wrong guy.” After his old boss died, Girard says he even took a W-2 to the cemetery and buried it atop the man’s casket.


I hope he redacted his Social Security Number on those W-2s.  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2019, 09:34:49 AM
I hope he redacted his Social Security Number on those W-2s.  :D



LOL - I thought the same thing. If the former boss wanted to get back at the guy, he could do it without even breaking the law. For example, he could just post a pic of the W-2 online and let others take care of the rest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 13, 2019, 10:53:19 AM
Who do you know wants to buy a car?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2019, 12:44:46 PM
Who do you know wants to buy a car?


LOL - I grew up in the Falls, about a mile from Ernie's first dealership...which of course was on "Main Street in Menomonee Falls...."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 13, 2019, 02:02:08 PM

LOL - I grew up in the Falls, about a mile from Ernie's first dealership...which of course was on "Main Street in Menomonee Falls...."

Near Ann Ave. & Town Hall Rd. for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2019, 03:48:12 PM
Near Ann Ave. & Town Hall Rd. for me.


I was on Menomonee River Parkway, a couple blocks off Pilgrim Road.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 13, 2019, 07:50:31 PM
Man, 2019 could have been a great year, I could have had something to live for after the NCAAs.

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/arbys-launched-a-subscription-box-and-it-sold-out-in-less-than-an-hour/

Box #3:  https://imgur.com/gallery/qRwRawW
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2019, 09:06:44 PM
Man, 2019 could have been a great year, I could have had something to live for after the NCAAs.

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/arbys-launched-a-subscription-box-and-it-sold-out-in-less-than-an-hour/

Box #3:  https://imgur.com/gallery/qRwRawW

Ya snooze, ya lose, a’ina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on March 13, 2019, 09:42:24 PM
Been there for conference tourneys, probably more fun actually. Different fans, constant games.

I second this, I’ve been for both conference tourney week and NCAA tourney week. Conference tournament week way more enjoyable if you are gambling. So many more games and I’ve always found conference week to be way more profitable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 13, 2019, 10:35:11 PM
"Death of the World's Greatest Car Salesman"

https://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2019/03/the-death-of-the-worlds-greatest-salesman/

I can see being upset about getting fired, but after a point, he was just being petty:

He borrowed $10 from his manager to buy groceries and sold 18 cars during his second month on the job. But the owner fired him after complaints from other salesmen. Girard went to Merollis Chevrolet in suburban Detroit and set sales records year after year.

But Girard never let go of being fired. Every year he mailed a copy of his W-2 to his old boss, with a note at the bottom telling him, “You fired the wrong guy.” After his old boss died, Girard says he even took a W-2 to the cemetery and buried it atop the man’s casket.


I'm sorry to hear of Keefe's father passing on.   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 14, 2019, 06:01:10 PM
I'm sorry to hear of Keefe's father passing on.   8-)

Who do ya know wants to buy a Warthog?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 14, 2019, 11:15:52 PM
All wiped out.  A&M should stock up in anticipation of Buzz.  A new Arby's opening to follow?

https://m.dw.com/en/wiped-out-town-flushes-final-roll-of-12-year-toilet-paper-supply/a-47884449
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 15, 2019, 11:33:43 AM
My workplace is having a sample sale.

I could have bought an Arby's laptop bag, backpack and hat for $2.25.

Too rich for my blood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 15, 2019, 12:52:11 PM
My workplace is having a sample sale.

I could have bought an Arby's laptop bag, backpack and hat for $2.25.

Too rich for my blood.

Dude.  Duuude.  A once in a lifetime chance, just pissed away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 16, 2019, 02:02:57 PM
ND sucks

Aaahhhhhhh. 😌
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 16, 2019, 06:00:41 PM
Instead of moonshine, I eased my pain today with two Galas. Scrumptious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2019, 06:13:38 PM
Instead of moonshine, I am eased my pain today with two Galas. Scrumptious.

A really good Gala can be as good as a Honeycrisp. My two favorites.

I bet Powell likes Red Delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on March 16, 2019, 06:14:59 PM
A really good Gala can be as good as a Honeycrisp. My two favorites.

I bet Powell likes Red Delicious.

I heard he hates Arby’s too. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 16, 2019, 10:58:45 PM
scheduling a entire little league season with 4 different divisions on 3 fields sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2019, 11:54:46 PM
scheduling a entire little league season with 4 different divisions on 3 fields sucks.


Don't they have some computer program to do stuff like that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2019, 09:47:59 AM
Pelicans channel Chris Webber, among other things:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2826136-video-watch-pelicans-call-timeout-they-dont-have-lose-to-suns-on-technical-ft?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

The basic sequence:

Pelicans had the ball up 3 with 7.7 seconds left.

5-second inbound violation
Don't foul up 3 (and they still had a foul to give)
Give up game-tying 3
Tech calling TO they didn't have

Lost by 2.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 19, 2019, 11:34:06 AM
I'm trying to decide between Arby's and a Red Delicious apple.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 19, 2019, 12:06:15 PM
I'm trying to decide between Arby's and a Red Delicious apple.

Any suggestions?

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e62aca29bbdfa9e2b6fbdac48c45d330/tenor.gif?itemid=5800821)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 19, 2019, 12:36:41 PM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e62aca29bbdfa9e2b6fbdac48c45d330/tenor.gif?itemid=5800821)



You guys back from your cruise?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 19, 2019, 12:39:10 PM


You guys back from your cruise?

Well, we certainly buy one of those insanely priced internet packages from the cruise line, so yeah.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 20, 2019, 08:27:02 AM
Brain-wise, people don’t become adults until their 30s. Are Scoopers delayed?

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47622059
Title: Re: NM
Post by: RushmoreAcademy on March 20, 2019, 08:38:03 AM
I'm trying to decide between Arby's and a Red Delicious apple.

Any suggestions?

Red delicious apples are an embarrassment on the apple community.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 20, 2019, 08:52:24 AM
Brain-wise, people don’t become adults until their 30s. Are Scoopers delayed?

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47622059


I definitely am. My hope is to experience this "adult-brain" thing at least once before I die, but I hope to snap out of it quickly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 20, 2019, 09:40:47 AM
Red delicious apples are an embarrassment on the Apple community.

So is Smuggles
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on March 20, 2019, 11:17:16 AM
Broadband went out at my house last night.
I'm hoping the most nerve-wracking part of my day tomorrow is waiting for the AT&T dude.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/b9fa27e1227452ff397e91504e4c19a7/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 21, 2019, 03:11:59 PM
Bradley up 1 at half vs MSU, run out the clock = Wardle to Marquette.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on March 21, 2019, 03:16:20 PM
My 4 year old son keeps running from our living room to our family room (where I'm "working" today) yelling "WE HAVE THE MEATS!". I don't know if I should be happy or very afraid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 21, 2019, 03:48:52 PM
My 4 year old son keeps running from our living room to our family room (where I'm "working" today) yelling "WE HAVE THE MEATS!". I don't know if I should be happy or very afraid.

You should check your credit card to see how much he's rung up on door dash!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 21, 2019, 05:28:59 PM
I feel like I’m eating the world’s biggest Red Delicious apple right now...and it’s a particularly mealy one...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2019, 05:55:51 PM
I took my duck for a walk, and instead of quack, it said “kiss the devil.” Anyone ever had this happen?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 23, 2019, 06:28:27 PM
I took my duck for a walk, and instead of quack, it said “kiss the devil.” Anyone ever had this happen?

I was moving my Tom Crean bobblehead earlier and instead of bobbling forward, I accidentally bobbled it backwards and it said:  "Turn me on, dead man.”  And, his too long tie shrunk as he said it.  So bizarre.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2019, 06:43:37 PM
I was moving my Tom Crean bobblehead earlier and instead of bobbling forward, I accidentally bobbled it backwards and it said:  "Turn me on, dead man.”  And, his too long tie shrunk as he said it.  So bizarre.

It’s gonna rain on Tuesday, August 6; that’s what it means.

I think we’re on to something!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on March 23, 2019, 07:10:50 PM
I like it Dr. now I've got to find my Willie Wampum pennant and save it counter clockwise.  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DUNKS45 on March 23, 2019, 07:13:22 PM
Wave.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2019, 07:22:45 PM
If you wave it counter clockwise and throw a chair, the basketball gods may retroactively grant us a W in the ‘76 IU game. Report back.

Gotta take the duck for another walk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on March 23, 2019, 10:58:23 PM
I love Scoop so much. The “FSU Humiliates Murray St” thread is the best. I hope it doesn’t get locked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on March 26, 2019, 02:11:38 PM
I simply can't take it anymore.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/arbys-manager-kills-man-who-spat-on-her-police-say
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2019, 04:37:47 PM
I simply can't take it anymore.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/arbys-manager-kills-man-who-spat-on-her-police-say


Rumor has it the guy was really trying to spit on the Beef 'N Cheddars, and she jumped in front to protect the merchandise. She would have been hailed a hero if she hadn't gone off and shot the guy....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 26, 2019, 05:47:44 PM
I simply can't take it anymore.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/arbys-manager-kills-man-who-spat-on-her-police-say

Arby's trains with a "If he dies, he dies" mantra on all levels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 26, 2019, 06:34:17 PM
I'd offer my life for my kids, Baby Jesus, and Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2019, 08:48:08 PM
I'd offer my life for my kids, Baby Jesus, and Arby's.


Jimmy V: “Your family, your religion and the Green Bay Packers.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on March 26, 2019, 11:16:03 PM
Found this on Kenosha Daily News. Seems somewhat random.
https://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/national/purdue-football-tbt---vs-notre-dame/youtube_cbba1521-8a78-5f92-a065-9c609929786a.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 28, 2019, 06:06:07 PM
All I can say is...wow.

Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and canceled its flights, leaving passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/28/business/wow-air-scli-intl/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on March 28, 2019, 06:39:58 PM
All I can say is...wow.

Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and canceled its flights, leaving passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/28/business/wow-air-scli-intl/index.html

I will miss the purple plane I would see landing outside my office what seemed like every other day...not sure their route structure here, but the plane always stuck out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on March 28, 2019, 06:50:12 PM
I'd offer my life for my kids, Baby Jesus, and Arby's.

Which Baby Jesus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 28, 2019, 09:05:26 PM
I will miss the purple plane I would see landing outside my office what seemed like every other day...not sure their route structure here, but the plane always stuck out.


I’ll be honest: this article was the first time I had ever heard of Wow Air.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 28, 2019, 10:40:13 PM
All I can say is...wow.

Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and canceled its flights, leaving passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/28/business/wow-air-scli-intl/index.html

We took WOW last summer home from Paris.  Great price, WOW plane had more leg room than the United flight that got us there.    Absolutely would have recommended it to others.  Bummer it imploded.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 28, 2019, 11:29:15 PM
We took WOW last summer home from Paris.  Great price, WOW plane had more leg room than the United flight that got us there.    Absolutely would have recommended it to others.  Bummer it imploded.


Airline deregulation - a classic good news, bad news scenario.

Everybody gets apples...but they are all Red Delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 28, 2019, 11:35:01 PM
We took WOW last summer home from Paris.  Great price, WOW plane had more leg room than the United flight that got us there.    Absolutely would have recommended it to others.  Bummer it imploded.

https://locations.arbys.com/us/tx/paris/3355-lamar-ave.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 28, 2019, 11:36:41 PM
https://locations.arbys.com/us/tx/paris/3355-lamar-ave.html


I see what you did there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 29, 2019, 05:01:34 AM
All I can say is...wow.

Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and canceled its flights, leaving passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/28/business/wow-air-scli-intl/index.html

Friends of my wife and I just flew Wow! from Toronto to Iceland.  Talk about Powerball, they returned home the day before Wow closed up shop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mikekinsellaMVP on March 29, 2019, 10:30:45 AM
ND sucks.  Or at least ND parents suck.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/28/think-mothers-sons-notre-dame-mom-begs-female-students-stop-wearing-leggings-sparking-protests/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/28/think-mothers-sons-notre-dame-mom-begs-female-students-stop-wearing-leggings-sparking-protests/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 29, 2019, 12:12:04 PM
Which Baby Jesus?

I didnt spell the name Jesús, so imma gonna go with the Jewish one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 29, 2019, 12:45:35 PM
ND sucks.  Or at least ND parents suck.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/28/think-mothers-sons-notre-dame-mom-begs-female-students-stop-wearing-leggings-sparking-protests/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/28/think-mothers-sons-notre-dame-mom-begs-female-students-stop-wearing-leggings-sparking-protests/)

"My sons know better than to ogle a woman's body."

That's called denial, ND mom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 30, 2019, 04:46:04 PM
The thread by Cheeks on the MU-UNCC game in '77 got me thinking about all-time great "buzzer-beaters." I used the term in quotes to include other sports for purposes of discussion. What were the best (most exciting/most important/most well-known) game-ending moments you ever witnessed in person?

For me, the top would clearly be Whitehead's game-winner in '77.

In second place (but probably remembered by more people), I'd put Doug Flutie's Hail Mary to Gerard Phelan. Such an incredible back and forth game between two great offensive teams, ending with an iconic play.

[As an aside, I should be able to list Doc's halfcourt buzzer-beater to beat ND in '81, but decided to spend an extra day or two at my girlfriend's parents' house in Miami for Christmas break. In hindsight, a big price to pay for an extra bit of sunshine.]

What about you?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 30, 2019, 04:59:00 PM
ND sucks.  Or at least ND parents suck.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/28/think-mothers-sons-notre-dame-mom-begs-female-students-stop-wearing-leggings-sparking-protests/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/28/think-mothers-sons-notre-dame-mom-begs-female-students-stop-wearing-leggings-sparking-protests/)

What  bunch of effin idiots.

But wait....were God’s team, just ask us.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on March 30, 2019, 05:07:40 PM
What  bunch of effin idiots.

But wait....were God’s team, just ask us.

I need to meet the magnificent bastard who invented yoga pants.

Looking back, it is probably a good thing they weren't the thing when I was at MU. Unless they made yoga pants with tractor seat designs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on March 31, 2019, 11:17:21 AM
Going full creeper here.  Is there a reason Wally Ellenson would be in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin Menards? Very tall man looking just like him walking with a young woman wearing a Detroit "Bad Boys" sweatshirt. 

His doppelgänger if not him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 31, 2019, 12:35:05 PM
Going full creeper here.  Is there a reason Wally Ellenson would be in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin Menards?


Especially since their store-wide 11% rebate was a couple weeks ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 31, 2019, 12:43:05 PM
Going full creeper here.  Is there a reason Wally Ellenson would be in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin Menards? Very tall man looking just like him walking with a young woman wearing a Detroit "Bad Boys" sweatshirt. 

His doppelgänger if not him.


Just did a news search on him, and he signed with a team from New Zealand this week. Their season starts in late April, so it's not that unusual that he'd spend time in WI before heading down under. As for why he'd spend time in Menards (if that was indeed him)...anybody's guess.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/111509999/athletic-wally-ellenson-signs-for-manawat-jets
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 31, 2019, 12:46:09 PM
Basketball alums graduate from Jimmy John's to Mennards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on March 31, 2019, 12:48:45 PM
Going full creeper here.  Is there a reason Wally Ellenson would be in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin Menards? Very tall man looking just like him walking with a young woman wearing a Detroit "Bad Boys" sweatshirt. 

His doppelgänger if not him.

Shopping for smokers and bathroom mirrors of course. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on March 31, 2019, 12:50:40 PM

Just did a news search on him, and he signed with a team from New Zealand this week. Their season starts in late April, so it's not that unusual that he'd spend time in WI before heading down under. As for why he'd spend time in Menards (if that was indeed him)...anybody's guess.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/111509999/athletic-wally-ellenson-signs-for-manawat-jets

Piece of piss, mate. He's kitting out. Went to Menards to get some bloody Wellies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 31, 2019, 01:04:23 PM
Save big money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 31, 2019, 01:06:08 PM
https://www.google.com/search?q=ray+the+menards+guy&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjcgr3w-6zhAhUD0awKHZEvBTgQ_AUIEigB&biw=736&bih=414#imgrc=SFmynr2-pOrikM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 31, 2019, 01:11:32 PM
https://youtu.be/01PuHcUWOwE 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on March 31, 2019, 01:14:05 PM
Save big money.

Lots of sheep down under, mate. Pair of wellies can be just the thing.

*wink*wink*nudge*nudge*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on March 31, 2019, 04:47:29 PM
Do only fathers of daughters notice subtle change in the Northwestern Mutual commercial where the daughter yells "Daaaaddd" while the dad is mowing?  Originally when the dad contemplates his life, she growls "uuuuhhhh".  It used to make the hair in the back of my neck stand up.

Now she silently types on her phone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on March 31, 2019, 04:50:12 PM
Do only fathers of daughters notice subtle change in the Northwestern Mutual commercial where the daughter yells "Daaaaddd" while the dad is mowing?  Originally when the dad contemplates his life, she growls "uuuuhhhh".  It used to make the hair in the back of my neck stand up.

Now she silently types on her phone.

What's f#cking bizarre is that his answer to recalibrate his life is to put in a swimming pool.

There is likely some Jungian insight in that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on April 01, 2019, 07:39:35 AM
Do only fathers of daughters notice subtle change in the Northwestern Mutual commercial where the daughter yells "Daaaaddd" while the dad is mowing?  Originally when the dad contemplates his life, she growls "uuuuhhhh".  It used to make the hair in the back of my neck stand up.

Now she silently types on her phone.
I am a father (but not of daughters), but have several nieces and I noticed it.  I actually wondered why they changed it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 01, 2019, 08:12:29 AM
Do only fathers of daughters notice subtle change in the Northwestern Mutual commercial where the daughter yells "Daaaaddd" while the dad is mowing?  Originally when the dad contemplates his life, she growls "uuuuhhhh".  It used to make the hair in the back of my neck stand up.

Now she silently types on her phone.
Originally, she yells, "Daaaddddaaa", which my family thinks is hilarious because my daughter had a friend who said it the exact same way when they were growing up.  Not sure why they would change it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2019, 10:48:58 AM
I love the Lock Picking Lawyer's videos .. today's is quite good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRozAbaKs9M
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 01, 2019, 11:08:47 AM
I love the Lock Picking Lawyer's videos .. today's is quite good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRozAbaKs9M

Was glad he mentioned the difference between newer and older beavers.  Insightful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2019, 01:28:44 PM
I love LPL's videos .. it's just astonishing how quickly he picks every lock out there.    It'll be this huge behemoth of a lock and he'll pick it in <30 seconds .. childs' play.

I mean, I get it, he's the Michael Jordan of lock picking .. but wow.  He makes it look so easy.

And apparently, all Master Locks are just complete garbage.  Might as well use a zip tie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2019, 01:46:23 PM
Seems like the extra twisting motion is pretty much wasted on his wife's beaver.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on April 01, 2019, 04:38:08 PM
Do only fathers of daughters notice subtle change in the Northwestern Mutual commercial where the daughter yells "Daaaaddd" while the dad is mowing?  Originally when the dad contemplates his life, she growls "uuuuhhhh".  It used to make the hair in the back of my neck stand up.

Now she silently types on her phone.

Hate that commercial! I noticed the change immediately. My kids, when younger, would turn the single syllable word "stop" into a multi-syllable torture device.

Just one of many reasons to hate that commercial. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2019, 05:12:02 PM
UK offers Cal a "lifetime deal." Coaches as long as he wants, then would be a paid "ambassador" after. Nice gig....

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26417804/kentucky-offers-calipari-life-deal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 01, 2019, 09:16:46 PM
Was glad he mentioned the difference between newer and older beavers.  Insightful.

I noticed the newer beavers were a product of Brazil. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 02, 2019, 10:19:56 AM
Haveta look inta dat, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 04, 2019, 02:09:33 PM
https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/food-latest/cadbury-creme-egg-flavoured-heinz-mayonnaise-486990 (https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/food-latest/cadbury-creme-egg-flavoured-heinz-mayonnaise-486990)

Just in time for Easter, Cadbury and Heinz collaborate to launch Cadbury Crème Egg-flavoured mayonnaise
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2019, 03:54:20 PM
You had me at Cadbury Crème Egg-flavored mayonnaise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on April 04, 2019, 03:59:55 PM
You had me at Cadbury Crème Egg-flavored mayonnaise.

That sentence just gets more and more vomit inducing as it progresses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 04, 2019, 05:38:27 PM
That sentence just gets more and more vomit inducing as it progresses.


Yeah. He lost me at "Cadbury and Heintz."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 04, 2019, 05:48:56 PM
Interesting divorce settlement for MacKenzie Bezos. Gotta wonder how much the voting rights thing affects the real value of her shares. No doubt it'll still worth a boatload of cash, but most people buying big blocks aren't going to give up voting rights.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/04/tech/bezos-divorce/index.html

Amazon confirmed in a filing Thursday that MacKenzie Bezos is expected to hold 4% of the company's outstanding common stock pending a court approval of their divorce decree. Based on Amazon's current market value, that amount would be worth roughly $35 billion.

If MacKenzie Bezos sells her shares, the buyer would have to enter into an agreement with Jeff Bezos to grant him the rights to vote those shares, according to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 04, 2019, 07:43:44 PM
Interesting divorce settlement for MacKenzie Bezos. Gotta wonder how much the voting rights thing affects the real value of her shares. No doubt it'll still worth a boatload of cash, but most people buying big blocks aren't going to give up voting rights.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/04/tech/bezos-divorce/index.html

Amazon confirmed in a filing Thursday that MacKenzie Bezos is expected to hold 4% of the company's outstanding common stock pending a court approval of their divorce decree. Based on Amazon's current market value, that amount would be worth roughly $35 billion.

If MacKenzie Bezos sells her shares, the buyer would have to enter into an agreement with Jeff Bezos to grant him the rights to vote those shares, according to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


I hope Jeff thinks that side poontang was worth it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 04, 2019, 11:07:40 PM
How many of y'all tried this bad boy?

http://drmarbys.com/secret-menu/the-meat-mountain-sandwich/ (http://drmarbys.com/secret-menu/the-meat-mountain-sandwich/)

(http://drmarbys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ARB17_MeatMountain_silo-1024x1004.jpg)

Life is sure as hell suffering after that monster.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 05, 2019, 03:22:15 AM
How many of y'all tried this bad boy?

http://drmarbys.com/secret-menu/the-meat-mountain-sandwich/ (http://drmarbys.com/secret-menu/the-meat-mountain-sandwich/)

(http://drmarbys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ARB17_MeatMountain_silo-1024x1004.jpg)

Life is sure as hell suffering after that monster.

I tooled around the franchisee's website and saw there is a tab, "Catering"

We had our reception at Boder's On the River. If we had only known that three hundred people could have had Arby's instead...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 05, 2019, 08:24:32 AM
Great gallery:

https://www.businessinsider.com/culture-overwork-japanese-businessmen-high-fashion-pawel-jaszczuk-photos-2019-3
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 05, 2019, 11:31:45 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/s1eJDWQ.png)

Sorry for the bad language.  I'll ban myself during lunch or something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on April 05, 2019, 11:53:17 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/s1eJDWQ.png)

Sorry for the bad language.  I'll ban myself during lunch or something.

Bad news. Arby's didn't make it to even the S16

https://www.barstoolsports.com/newyork/ultimate-fast-foodfast-casual-restaurant-march-madness-bracket-final-4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 05, 2019, 12:25:18 PM
Casimir was a female....?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6884677/Researchers-claim-war-hero-Casimir-Pulaski-biologically-female.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 05, 2019, 12:50:42 PM
Casimir was a female....?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6884677/Researchers-claim-war-hero-Casimir-Pulaski-biologically-female.html

S/he could be a hippo for all I care, getting Casimir Pulaksi day off in grade school in Illinois was awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 05, 2019, 03:51:05 PM
Casimir was a female....?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6884677/Researchers-claim-war-hero-Casimir-Pulaski-biologically-female.html

Growing up in Connecticut, my dead end street turned onto Pulaski Highway and of course there was a Warsaw Park around the corner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 05, 2019, 04:22:21 PM
Mulan Pulaski?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 05, 2019, 08:43:26 PM
If Donald Trump elected to identify as a woman he would become Donna Trump. He would then become the:
1. First Transgender President
2. The First Lesbian President if he and Melania stayed married.
3. The First Woman President

Just sayin....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2019, 08:44:33 AM
If Donald Trump elected to identify as a woman he would become Donna Trump. He would then become the:
1. First Transgender President
2. The First Lesbian President if he and Melania stayed married.
3. The First Woman President

Just sayin....

The gender of the person to whom you are married does not determine your sexual orientation.  Plenty of gay guys married to women.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 06, 2019, 10:04:22 AM
The Holyland of Hops...the Lenten beer diet.

https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/04/05/ohio-man-drinking-only-beer-for-lent-losing-weight/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2019, 10:35:15 AM
The Holyland of Hops...the Lenten beer diet.

https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/04/05/ohio-man-drinking-only-beer-for-lent-losing-weight/

Drinking only beer for Lent?  How is that a sacrifice?  That's like me saying I am giving up fried liver and ironing my husband's shirts for Lent. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2019, 10:42:23 AM
Drinking only beer for Lent?  How is that a sacrifice?  That's like me saying I am giving up fried liver and ironing my husband's shirts for Lent.


Sacrificing their liver?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2019, 10:46:13 AM

Sacrificing their liver?

Good point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 06, 2019, 10:49:59 AM

Sacrificing their liver?

Also, if Glow isn’t getting starch on his shirts, perhaps he should be getting starches from a beer diet?

Which brings to question with all the weight loss...so drinking beer doesn’t cause us beer bellies, it’s the curds, brats, chili, pizza, wings, dips, chips, pretzels?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2019, 09:43:41 PM
Also, if Glow isn’t get starch on his shirts, perhaps he should be getting starches from a beer diet?

Which brings to question with all the weight loss...so drinking beer doesn’t cause us beer bellies, it’s the curds, brats, chili, pizza, wings, dips, chips, pretzels?


You probably could have stopped after curds and brats. The rest is just filler.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 08, 2019, 02:58:57 PM
The gender of the person to whom you are married does not determine your sexual orientation.  Plenty of gay guys married to women.



Witch den leeds ta a 'hole host of problems, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 09, 2019, 09:42:31 AM


Witch den leeds ta a 'hole host of problems, hey?


(https://media.giphy.com/media/zsoj8Tt9P9zNe/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2019, 11:33:06 AM
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2019/04/10/milwaukee-river-bucks-turning-river-green-playoffs/3421645002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2019, 06:11:48 PM
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2019/04/10/milwaukee-river-bucks-turning-river-green-playoffs/3421645002/



But how will people tell the difference?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 10, 2019, 07:44:08 PM


But how will people tell the difference?

Because it's normally a nasty brown color
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 10, 2019, 07:53:30 PM
Because it's normally a nasty brown color

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 10, 2019, 09:52:44 PM
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That's every day in a BART station.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2019, 10:18:03 PM
Because it's normally a nasty brown color

But if you put green dye in a nasty brown river, doesn’t it just turn a slightly different shade of nasty brown? Like baby poop maybe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 10, 2019, 11:41:26 PM
That's every day in a BART station.

nah, it's full on poop on the ground in San Fran.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 11, 2019, 12:51:11 AM
Walking around SF is like walking inside the world's largest outdoor urinal.

The homeless problem in LA, SF, Portland, and Seattle is staggering. The stench of urine, piles of human fecal matter, and discarded syringes is not limited to the ever present blue tarp encampments which are little more than garbage dumps.

A colleague lives in a $3 MM condo in a south lake union high rise. Immediately outside his building is a homeless camp.

The homeless issue is tribute to terrible policy, misguided intention, and tragic misunderstanding of human nature. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 11, 2019, 05:12:34 AM
  remember when that dude, james schoemperlan got the schnit beat out of him by the police for p!ssing in public back in 1982?  send these cops over to supervise the homeless "camps"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 11, 2019, 08:47:09 AM
Walking around SF is like walking inside the world's largest outdoor urinal.

The homeless problem in LA, SF, Portland, and Seattle is staggering. The stench of urine, piles of human fecal matter, and discarded syringes is not limited to the ever present blue tarp encampments which are little more than garbage dumps.

A colleague lives in a $3 MM condo in a south lake union high rise. Immediately outside his building is a homeless camp.

The homeless issue is tribute to terrible policy, misguided intention, and tragic misunderstanding of human nature.
When I was last in SF in the summer of 2014, we saw a City worker, dressed in a City of SF vest, relieving himself in the street, with a lot of people walking by.  No one seems to care, though some are literally giving a chit......
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 11, 2019, 08:53:03 AM
Walking around SF is like walking inside the world's largest outdoor urinal.

The homeless problem in LA, SF, Portland, and Seattle is staggering. The stench of urine, piles of human fecal matter, and discarded syringes is not limited to the ever present blue tarp encampments which are little more than garbage dumps.

A colleague lives in a $3 MM condo in a south lake union high rise. Immediately outside his building is a homeless camp.

The homeless issue is tribute to terrible policy, misguided intention, and tragic misunderstanding of human nature.

A new documentary.  This may have been mentioned on scoop so I'm sorry if this is a repeat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAi70WWBlw
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2019, 09:21:17 AM
Walking around SF is like walking inside the world's largest outdoor urinal.

The homeless problem in LA, SF, Portland, and Seattle is staggering. The stench of urine, piles of human fecal matter, and discarded syringes is not limited to the ever present blue tarp encampments which are little more than garbage dumps.

A colleague lives in a $3 MM condo in a south lake union high rise. Immediately outside his building is a homeless camp.

The homeless issue is tribute to terrible policy, misguided intention, and tragic misunderstanding of human nature.


I haven't been to the left coast in quite a few years, but I can only imagine. I saw my first large-scale homelessness in Seattle maybe twenty years ago when the problem was just a fraction of what it has become. Now we have a homeless problem here in Rochester - brutal winters and all - so it must be unimaginable in larger, more temperate cities.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 11, 2019, 10:13:09 AM

I haven't been to the left coast in quite a few years, but I can only imagine. I saw my first large-scale homelessness in Seattle maybe twenty years ago when the problem was just a fraction of what it has become. Now we have a homeless problem here in Rochester - brutal winters and all - so it must be unimaginable in larger, more temperate cities.

The tent city was half a mile from my office.  a fellow MU alum who’s an RN works at a clinic that happened to be adjacent to the encampment.  She had some amazing stories of what went on.  Sad.

One takeaway from it.... many well intentioned do-gooders perpetuated the problem with misguided actions. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 11, 2019, 02:25:16 PM
$6 tickets to Hawaii via Arbys.  Or something. 

https://arbys.com/aloha
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 11, 2019, 05:15:54 PM
A new documentary.  This may have been mentioned on scoop so I'm sorry if this is a repeat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAi70WWBlw

Thanks for sharing. I had not seen that video.

The issue in Seattle is that the City Council has emasculated the Seattle Police Department. SPD cannot recruit officers and many are leaving to work for more money and greater authority in Seattle's wealthy east side suburbs.

Seattle's political elites have stripped the SPD of power while also focusing on ridiculous "issues" like banning plastic straws, imposing an unconstitutional tax on people who work in the city, implementing an irrational $15 minimum wage, creating a tax payer funded "Democracy Voucher" program, unionizing shared ride drivers, outlawing the term "brown bag" as "racially and economically insensitive."

What is amazing is that if you drive across the floating bridge to Mercer Island the homeless presence is zero. Go another mile to Bellevue and the homeless presence is zero.

Because east side communities have politicians who have passed laws against vagrancy, drug use, littering, pan handling, theft, vandalism, and breaking and entering, and where one may and may not relieve themselves. More importantly, they have empowered their police departments to enforce these laws. There is not a problem with homelessness in Mercer Island, Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Redmond, Yarrow Point, and Kirkland. Citizens in these communities are not stepping in piles of human waste, inhaling the stench of urine, dodging syringes, wading through trash, and being subjected to constant pan handling.

A friend who lives about a quarter mile from the MSFT campus in an exclusive development had a "Mobile Home" show up on her street in Redmond. The Winnebago was dumping sewage on the street and was an opium den and brothel on wheels.

The tenants had a sign that said they were legally parked. The Redmond PD conducted an investigation and on the 3rd day had the eye sore towed away. The "tenants" were on the street outraged and as soon as they started throwing things the police arrested them.   

Seattle, like Portland, LA, and especially SF, is struggling with homelessness and all of its attendant problems because the political leadership is out of touch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2019, 05:18:11 PM
$6 tickets to Hawaii via Arbys.  Or something. 

https://arbys.com/aloha


So you can fly to Honolulu, but they'll only let you go to Arby's to buy their "Hawaiian" sandwiches?

Their marketing director must have been overcome by meat sweats....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 11, 2019, 05:46:17 PM
$6 tickets to Hawaii via Arbys.  Or something. 

https://arbys.com/aloha

Fricking genius.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 11, 2019, 09:45:08 PM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on April 12, 2019, 01:11:15 AM
Thanks for sharing. I had not seen that video.

The issue in Seattle is that the City Council has emasculated the Seattle Police Department. SPD cannot recruit officers and many are leaving to work for more money and greater authority in Seattle's wealthy east side suburbs.

Seattle's political elites have stripped the SPD of power while also focusing on ridiculous "issues" like banning plastic straws, imposing an unconstitutional tax on people who work in the city, implementing an irrational $15 minimum wage, creating a tax payer funded "Democracy Voucher" program, unionizing shared ride drivers, outlawing the term "brown bag" as "racially and economically insensitive."

What is amazing is that if you drive across the floating bridge to Mercer Island the homeless presence is zero. Go another mile to Bellevue and the homeless presence is zero.

Because east side communities have politicians who have passed laws against vagrancy, drug use, littering, pan handling, theft, vandalism, and breaking and entering, and where one may and may not relieve themselves. More importantly, they have empowered their police departments to enforce these laws. There is not a problem with homelessness in Mercer Island, Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Redmond, Yarrow Point, and Kirkland. Citizens in these communities are not stepping in piles of human waste, inhaling the stench of urine, dodging syringes, wading through trash, and being subjected to constant pan handling.

A friend who lives about a quarter mile from the MSFT campus in an exclusive development had a "Mobile Home" show up on her street in Redmond. The Winnebago was dumping sewage on the street and was an opium den and brothel on wheels.

The tenants had a sign that said they were legally parked. The Redmond PD conducted an investigation and on the 3rd day had the eye sore towed away. The "tenants" were on the street outraged and as soon as they started throwing things the police arrested them.   

Seattle, like Portland, LA, and especially SF, is struggling with homelessness and all of its attendant problems because the political leadership is out of touch.

So Seattle has a homeless problem because the SPD doesn't arrest enough people?  Not sure I'd patent that math.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 12, 2019, 03:32:45 AM
Thanks for sharing. I had not seen that video.

The issue in Seattle is that the City Council has emasculated the Seattle Police Department. SPD cannot recruit officers and many are leaving to work for more money and greater authority in Seattle's wealthy east side suburbs.

Seattle's political elites have stripped the SPD of power while also focusing on ridiculous "issues" like banning plastic straws, imposing an unconstitutional tax on people who work in the city, implementing an irrational $15 minimum wage, creating a tax payer funded "Democracy Voucher" program, unionizing shared ride drivers, outlawing the term "brown bag" as "racially and economically insensitive."

What is amazing is that if you drive across the floating bridge to Mercer Island the homeless presence is zero. Go another mile to Bellevue and the homeless presence is zero.

Because east side communities have politicians who have passed laws against vagrancy, drug use, littering, pan handling, theft, vandalism, and breaking and entering, and where one may and may not relieve themselves. More importantly, they have empowered their police departments to enforce these laws. There is not a problem with homelessness in Mercer Island, Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Redmond, Yarrow Point, and Kirkland. Citizens in these communities are not stepping in piles of human waste, inhaling the stench of urine, dodging syringes, wading through trash, and being subjected to constant pan handling.

A friend who lives about a quarter mile from the MSFT campus in an exclusive development had a "Mobile Home" show up on her street in Redmond. The Winnebago was dumping sewage on the street and was an opium den and brothel on wheels.

The tenants had a sign that said they were legally parked. The Redmond PD conducted an investigation and on the 3rd day had the eye sore towed away. The "tenants" were on the street outraged and as soon as they started throwing things the police arrested them.   

Seattle, like Portland, LA, and especially SF, is struggling with homelessness and all of its attendant problems because the political leadership is out of touch.

Single use plastics are definitely a real problem.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 12, 2019, 03:57:28 AM
So Seattle has a homeless problem because the SPD doesn't arrest enough people?  Not sure I'd patent that math.

Watch the video glow posted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 12, 2019, 09:14:29 AM
So Seattle has a homeless problem because the SPD doesn't arrest enough people?  Not sure I'd patent that math.

The documentary is done pretty even handedly by what I believe is one of the local news affiliates.  It certainly doesn't smack of a political hit piece.  Cities like Seattle and San Francisco have problems.  What the documentary suggests is that local officials have politicized the problem by refusing to acknowledge the root cause.  They also point out how cities like Providence, RI have dealt with it.

Seattle is a beautiful place.  My son now lives/works there.  But I have personally seen what is described and there is no doubt it's a significant problem.  The question is will there be enough momentum in the local community to force eventual action.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 12, 2019, 09:47:15 AM

I haven't been to the left coast in quite a few years, but I can only imagine. I saw my first large-scale homelessness in Seattle maybe twenty years ago when the problem was just a fraction of what it has become. Now we have a homeless problem here in Rochester - brutal winters and all - so it must be unimaginable in larger, more temperate cities.

Wow, Rochester has really changed since I lived there... my buddy and I always used to joke that the city had an excellent program to deal with the homeless population: winter. 

Though admittedly, we knew exactly where the homeless guy lived (in the subway near Damon Parkade IIRC).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 12, 2019, 09:56:16 AM
The documentary is done pretty even handedly by what I believe is one of the local news affiliates.  It certainly doesn't smack of a political hit piece.  Cities like Seattle and San Francisco have problems.  What the documentary suggests is that local officials have politicized the problem by refusing to acknowledge the root cause.  They also point out how cities like Providence, RI have dealt with it.

Seattle is a beautiful place.  My son now lives/works there.  But I have personally seen what is described and there is no doubt it's a significant problem.  The question is will there be enough momentum in the local community to force eventual action.

Because the root cause (more accurately, the primary catalyst to the root cause) brings in a lot of tax dollars now that it's been legalized.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 12, 2019, 11:55:02 AM
Because the root cause (more accurately, the primary catalyst to the root cause) brings in a lot of tax dollars now that it's been legalized.

Benny,

If only. Weed isn't the issue. The west coast (including Vancouver) has a major heroin problem. I have no idea how it reached current dimensions but it is awful.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on April 12, 2019, 12:05:14 PM
Benny,

If only. Weed isn't the issue. The west coast (including Vancouver) has a major heroin problem. I have no idea how it reached current dimensions but it is awful.

Correct. Cannabis is not the issue. Opioids (including herrion) are issues.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 12, 2019, 02:02:52 PM
The documentary is done pretty even handedly by what I believe is one of the local news affiliates.  It certainly doesn't smack of a political hit piece.  Cities like Seattle and San Francisco have problems.  What the documentary suggests is that local officials have politicized the problem by refusing to acknowledge the root cause.  They also point out how cities like Providence, RI have dealt with it.

Seattle is a beautiful place.  My son now lives/works there.  But I have personally seen what is described and there is no doubt it's a significant problem.  The question is will there be enough momentum in the local community to force eventual action.

First .. I've never been to Seattle .. I watched most of the video.   Just terrible.

I have a hard time reconciling the video and statements like "Seattle is a beautiful place" with the video. --   Again, not having been myself, the "Seattle is dying" documentary portrayed the city as a total shat hole.

So .. was the documentary exaggerating?  I mean .. it was so. awful.   Milwaukee is in the "bottom 10" in so many categories, but it looked head and shoulders above what was portrayed in that documentary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2019, 02:14:09 PM
Wow, Rochester has really changed since I lived there... my buddy and I always used to joke that the city had an excellent program to deal with the homeless population: winter. 

Though admittedly, we knew exactly where the homeless guy lived (in the subway near Damon Parkade IIRC).


Don't get me wrong - I'm not talking tent cities, piles of syringes in parking lots or anything on the scale of what's happening in Seattle. But we have people who seem to live on street corners here and there.

The vast majority of what has happened here in the last 10-15 years has been enormously positive: continued growth of Mayo Clinic, significant private development downtown and such. But housing costs are on the rise, so we have an "affordable" housing issue, and we aren't immune to drug and homeless problems.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 12, 2019, 02:25:28 PM
First .. I've never been to Seattle .. I watched most of the video.   Just terrible.

I have a hard time reconciling the video and statements like "Seattle is a beautiful place" with the video. --   Again, not having been myself, the "Seattle is dying" documentary portrayed the city as a total shat hole.

So .. was the documentary exaggerating?  I mean .. it was so. awful.   Milwaukee is in the "bottom 10" in so many categories, but it looked head and shoulders above what was portrayed in that documentary.

No it's not misleading topper.  But you certainly don't see it on every corner of the city.  With the mountains, ocean, coffee shops, craft beer places, hills just like San Fran, it's stunning.  But this is a serious problem that they assuredly need to get a handle on.  As an example, there was a tent city not 200 yards from the hotel chick and I stayed at last time we visited.  We had to use our room key to get into the breakfast area and there were big signs not to open the doors for others.

Yes, Seattle housing is insanely expensive. But there is no way this is an affordable housing problem.  That's just BS to cover the real problem.  And Joe and Jane Sixpack understand that out there now. Let's hope they toss the 'do gooders' out of office.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 12, 2019, 03:13:36 PM
Yes, Seattle housing is insanely expensive. But there is no way this is an affordable housing problem.  That's just BS to cover the real problem.  And Joe and Jane Sixpack understand that out there now. Let's hope they toss the 'do gooders' out of office.

Explain that a bit .. it isn't an affordable housing/poverty issue?  I get it, lots of mental illness and substance abuse too. 

And what are the "do gooders" trying to do that's bad, etc?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 12, 2019, 03:16:45 PM
First .. I've never been to Seattle .. I watched most of the video.   Just terrible.

I have a hard time reconciling the video and statements like "Seattle is a beautiful place" with the video. --   Again, not having been myself, the "Seattle is dying" documentary portrayed the city as a total shat hole.

So .. was the documentary exaggerating?  I mean .. it was so. awful.   Milwaukee is in the "bottom 10" in so many categories, but it looked head and shoulders above what was portrayed in that documentary.


Like a lot of cities, Seattle has large parts that are beautiful and lots of parts that are sh*tholes. 

I think this is a complex situation (mental illness, substance abuse, cost of living, lack of services, weather, policing, etc.) that too many people, as always, are trying to blame on a single point. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 12, 2019, 03:30:06 PM
Correct. Cannabis is not the issue. Opioids (including herrion) are issues.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28946762
Quote
CONCLUSIONS:
Cannabis use appears to increase rather than decrease the risk of developing nonmedical prescription opioid use and opioid use disorder.

As I said, cannabis is not the problem... it's the catalyst to the problem.  Granted, not every opioid addict started on weed (or is addicted as a result of weed), but increasing availability of weed is not going to help the opioid crisis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 12, 2019, 03:31:10 PM
As an example, there was a tent city not 200 yards from the hotel chick and I stayed at last time we visited.  We had to use our room key to get into the breakfast area and there were big signs not to open the doors for others.



Let me add that where we were staying was not an urban area.  It was a middle-class neighborhood with office buildings and shopping malls - I would compare it to Schaumburg (if Schaumburg were in Chicago's city limits).  It's terrifying. I wouldn't let even a tween kid walk around unaccompanied by an adult.  Even if he or she didn't get accosted by any of these folks, the thought of them getting an accidental needle stick by walking through the grass would be enough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 12, 2019, 03:50:46 PM
Explain that a bit .. it isn't an affordable housing/poverty issue?  I get it, lots of mental illness and substance abuse too. 

And what are the "do gooders" trying to do that's bad, etc?

They're denying the real problem.  Openly shooting heroin is not a 'lifestyle choice' for a civilized society.  Addicts are flocking there because they know there is zero enforcement.  And cops are quitting in droves, at least according to the documentary.  Society doesn't work when reasonable societal norms aren't adhered to.

(I'm trying not to get political here topper.) 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 12, 2019, 03:57:24 PM

Like a lot of cities, Seattle has large parts that are beautiful and lots of parts that are sh*tholes. 

I think this is a complex situation (mental illness, substance abuse, cost of living, lack of services, weather, policing, etc.) that too many people, as always, are trying to blame on a single point.

While I wholeheartedly agree with that, tolerated substance abuse in Seattle is probably responsible for 50%.  According to those interviewed, every single person in the camps has a substance abuse problem.  Every. Single. One.  And it's essentially denied as a problem by the city counsel that has literally told law enforcement not arrest when the amount held is considered 'personal use' quantities defined as 30 dosages.  A nonsensical policy. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 12, 2019, 04:05:34 PM
While I wholeheartedly agree with that, tolerated substance abuse in Seattle is probably responsible for 50%.  According to those interviewed, every single person in the camps has a substance abuse problem.  Every. Single. One.  And it's essentially denied as a problem by the city counsel that has literally told law enforcement not arrest when the amount held is considered 'personal use' quantities defined as 30 dosages.  A nonsensical policy. 


Agree.  But simply arresting them without offering rehabilitation services is just as nonsensical. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 12, 2019, 04:07:52 PM

Agree.  But simply arresting them without offering rehabilitation services is just as nonsensical.

Totally agree.  The documentary talks about the Rhode Island solution.  Medication.  Restrictive environment, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2019, 05:42:53 PM
Totally agree.  The documentary talks about the Rhode Island solution.  Medication.  Restrictive environment, etc.



Yep. You have to arrest and detain them (shame on Seattle), but you also have to give them the tools they need to turn their lives around (shame on most other places). The places that just arrest, detain and release are simply overtaxing an already crowded prison system...and sending the problem to places like Seattle.

You need both - the detention and the rehabilitation - to turn this ship around.

The 93% success rate in RI is staggering. Even if some eventually fall back into addiction, it's dramatically better than the status quo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2019, 05:55:25 PM
Just let the kids at Stillwater High School pee, already....

Stillwater students protest administrators' decision to lock school bathrooms
School officials said the decision was made to curb vaping and vandalism, but students have launched a multifaceted campaign to 'Let Us Pee.'

https://www.instagram.com/letuspee/

http://www.startribune.com/stillwater-students-protest-administrators-decision-to-lock-school-bathrooms/508495512/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on April 12, 2019, 06:13:06 PM
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28946762
As I said, cannabis is not the problem... it's the catalyst to the problem.  Granted, not every opioid addict started on weed (or is addicted as a result of weed), but increasing availability of weed is not going to help the opioid crisis.

So is alcohol, nicotine, sugar, caffeine. the only reason cannabis is on there is because people can easily get it. It's also why sugar is the most abused addictive substance - because you can get it everywhere. Causation does not mean correlation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on April 12, 2019, 06:15:21 PM
Let me add that where we were staying was not an urban area.  It was a middle-class neighborhood with office buildings and shopping malls - I would compare it to Schaumburg (if Schaumburg were in Chicago's city limits).  It's terrifying. I wouldn't let even a tween kid walk around unaccompanied by an adult.  Even if he or she didn't get accosted by any of these folks, the thought of them getting an accidental needle stick by walking through the grass would be enough.

I would rather a tween a walk alone in Seattle than in Schaumburg. Good lord the suburbs are a terrible place to experience. Shuddering just thinking about them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 12, 2019, 08:47:11 PM
I think the title of the documentary, which was an exceptional piece of journalism, is misleading. Seattle isn't dying. Hardly.

It is vibrant, creating jobs, and generating significant wealth. (There is a reason so many MU grads have kids living in Seattle.)

The homeless problem in Seattle has nothing to do with property values, job creation, the minimum wage, access to health care, single use plastics, or the war in Southwest Asia: it is entirely due to drug addiction, mental illness, and an unwillingness by politicians to address those specific problems.

On Seattle's east side, there is not a homeless blight on the landscape. There are community standards and laws designed to enforce the lifestyle taxpayers insist on. The police force is empowered to enforce all the laws and have dedicated training in homelessness, drug abuse, and mental instability.

Homeless people on the east side are taken into custody and are offered the option of shelter, meals, medical treatment, and child care IF they undergo treatment for their drug addiction or mental illness.

I do volunteer work with a faith-based program in Bellevue designed to get the homeless off the street. In exchange for care the participants must undergo drug detox, mental health treatment, vocational training, etc... My particular focus is on vets - connecting them with the benefits that are in place and effective.

The single biggest barrier to enrollment is the homeless really will not accept rules. With our program you are in the door at 1700 for dinner and remain inside the shelter until 0700 the next morning. No bags, no packs, no tobacco, no drugs, no alcohol.

During the daytime they are scheduled for medical treatment, detox, mental health therapy, vocational training, life skills education.

Those 'rules' keep the majority of the homeless from opting in. They simply do not want the oversight and regulation. And because they know the police in Clyde Hill, Redmond, Medina, etc... will incarcerate them they stay away.

The homeless in Seattle are sick. Mentally and/or physically. The political class on that side of the water believes the answer is to give them housing or, alternatively, to let them pitch a tent wherever they wish. Give away programs do not work.

Unless you deal with the addictions and the demons the homeless will remain a festering would on an otherwise magnificent place.

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 12, 2019, 09:09:52 PM
Milton Friedman solved this years ago.  Supply and demand, negative income tax, an honorable society of decriminalization.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 13, 2019, 10:13:02 AM
The Bucks need to step up their game.  I wonder if the rating was for BC or Fiserv corn?

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/12/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-warriors-popcorn.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 13, 2019, 12:21:58 PM


Witch den leeds ta a 'hole host of problems, hey?
That depends if the hole it the host....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 13, 2019, 01:00:08 PM
 ND football on tv. Must be a part of national mouth breathers day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2019, 05:57:14 PM
ND football on tv. Must be a part of national mouth breathers day.


ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 13, 2019, 06:37:21 PM
so this dude uses this to avoid paying tolls? 

 https://www.foxnews.com/us/houston-motorist-dodged-tolls-5500-license-plate-flipper


  these contraptions are sold online??  but the dip stick didn't know they were ILLEGAL in texas??

  now why the frontdoor are these things LEGAL anywhere?  i mean, i really don't care but of what other purpose would they contribute to society other than, say, hide ones identity, like if you were up to no good err sumpin.  what the...call my patent attorney-i've got a whole bunch of things to invent ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 14, 2019, 12:31:53 AM
so this dude uses this to avoid paying tolls? 

 https://www.foxnews.com/us/houston-motorist-dodged-tolls-5500-license-plate-flipper


  these contraptions are sold online??  but the dip stick didn't know they were ILLEGAL in texas??

  now why the frontdoor are these things LEGAL anywhere?  i mean, i really don't care but of what other purpose would they contribute to society other than, say, hide ones identity, like if you were up to no good err sumpin.  what the...call my patent attorney-i've got a whole bunch of things to invent ?-(

My baby didnt do nuffing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2019, 12:06:48 PM
You don't wanna mess with this bird:

A cassowary, a giant bird with long claws on each foot, killed its owner after he fell in the backyard of his Gainesville, Florida, home, officials told CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/14/us/cassowary-bird-kills-florida-man/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 14, 2019, 12:09:13 PM
You don't wanna mess with this bird:

A cassowary, a giant bird with long claws on each foot, killed its owner after he fell in the backyard of his Gainesville, Florida, home, officials told CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/14/us/cassowary-bird-kills-florida-man/index.html

(http://derekwinnert.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/c3872583f376b8b945bf8c5b319d00a3.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 14, 2019, 02:01:10 PM
You don't wanna mess with this bird:

A cassowary, a giant bird with long claws on each foot, killed its owner after he fell in the backyard of his Gainesville, Florida, home, officials told CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/14/us/cassowary-bird-kills-florida-man/index.html

All the chit Florida Man has done and he gets finished off by a damn bird.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 14, 2019, 02:10:10 PM
All the chit Florida Man has done and he gets finished off by a damn bird.

Class II is the same category as alligators, honey badgers and clouded leopards

Is that the predator who was boning both Barry and Bo?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 14, 2019, 03:00:52 PM
And now this: That face fuzz of yours is dirtier than your dog.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-men/8860464/men-beards-germs-dogs-bacteria/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2019, 04:26:56 PM
And now this: That face fuzz of yours is dirtier than your dog.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-men/8860464/men-beards-germs-dogs-bacteria/


Even guys who don’t stick their noses in poop when they walk by?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 14, 2019, 06:29:26 PM

stick their noses in poop when they walk by?!?

That a Minniesota thing, der hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 15, 2019, 11:00:46 AM
I’m beginning to wonder about our cleaning crew at the office.... every Monday morning I come into see blue water in the toilet (to be clear, it’s the disinfecting solution they leave in there after it’s cleaned) but little hairs on the seat.

Logic, therefore, would dictate our cleaning crew has very bushy eyebrows or they’re Donald Ducking as they clean. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 15, 2019, 11:38:46 AM
I’m beginning to wonder about our cleaning crew at the office.... every Monday morning I come into see blue water in the toilet (to be clear, it’s the disinfecting solution they leave in there after it’s cleaned) but little hairs on the seat.

Logic, therefore, would dictate our cleaning crew has very bushy eyebrows or they’re Donald Ducking as they clean.

Smurf jizz.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 15, 2019, 11:40:48 AM
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Donald+Ducking

whoa..
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 15, 2019, 11:54:01 AM
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Donald+Ducking

whoa..


That's taking commando to a whole new level....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 15, 2019, 08:30:54 PM
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Donald+Ducking

whoa..

Really?!?  You had to look that up?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 16, 2019, 12:07:56 PM
Really?!?  You had to look that up?

TBF, topper does that in school zones all the time, just didnt know what the name was.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 16, 2019, 09:32:29 PM
Many years ago I was working in an operating room. Someone made an anonymous complaint about nurses who went commando under their scrubs. The person in charge of infection control wrote a memo mandating that everyone in the OR wear undies, specifically raising the concern that rogue pubic hairs might lead to infections.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on April 16, 2019, 09:58:22 PM
Did Chico’s get the ban hammer? It’s weird since the Hauser news broke, a lot of old time Scoopers came back, and I would have assumed Cheeks would have chimed in a few threads by now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 16, 2019, 10:10:00 PM
Did Chico’s get the ban hammer? It’s weird since the Hauser news broke, a lot of old time Scoopers came back, and I would have assumed Cheeks would have chimed in a few threads by now.

Could be, but I don't think it's any coincidence the board's two most unabashed Wojophiles (Chico and Wades) are on the down low since this news broke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 16, 2019, 10:16:29 PM
Could be, but I don't think it's any coincidence the board's two most unabashed Wojophiles (Chico and Wades) are on the down low since this news broke.

I think some people are just not speaking up, because we do not know any details of what transpired, and throwing players, or the coach under the bus is not productive or useful.

If the Hauser's high school coach is to be believed then there was no animosity, anger, etc. Simply two young men that thought they would enjoy playing the last bit of their college career elsewhere in a system that works better for their style of play.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 16, 2019, 10:27:59 PM
I think some people are just not speaking up, because we do not know any details of what transpired, and throwing players, or the coach under the bus is not productive or useful.

If the Hauser's high school coach is to be believed then there was no animosity, anger, etc. Simply two young men that thought they would enjoy playing the last bit of their college career elsewhere in a system that works better for their style of play.

C'mon Forgetful. Everybody will play nice for public consumption. The high road (from both sides) is smart and self serving. But a guy on the verge of co leading a top 5 team as a senior (and becoming a career quasi legend at his school. ) doesn't up and leave just because of "style of play" (and no hard feelings). Lots of lines that are easy to read between in that article.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 16, 2019, 10:52:42 PM
Many years ago I was working in an operating room. Someone made an anonymous complaint about nurses who went commando under their scrubs. The person in charge of infection control wrote a memo mandating that everyone in the OR wear undies, specifically raising the concern that rogue pubic hairs might lead to infections.

I know another, more popular option for the OR.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 17, 2019, 03:09:14 AM
Many years ago I was working in an operating room. Someone made an anonymous complaint about nurses who went commando under their scrubs. The person in charge of infection control wrote a memo mandating that everyone in the OR wear undies, specifically raising the concern that rogue pubic hairs might lead to infections.

What year in the '70's was that, Doc?

Nowadays, the terror of rogue pubic hairs has been tamed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 17, 2019, 05:19:17 AM
What year in the '70's was that, Doc?

Nowadays, the terror of rogue pubic hairs has been tamed.

that's right jonny-i thought this was fixed, unless all these girls/woman going telly savalas have asspirations to be OR workers...guess the ole landing strip is out now too...damn!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 17, 2019, 06:22:49 AM
that's right jonny-i thought this was fixed, unless all these girls/woman going telly savalas have asspirations to be OR workers...guess the ole landing strip is out now too...damn!

You are old, rocket.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 08:22:33 AM
What year in the '70's was that, Doc?

Nowadays, the terror of rogue pubic hairs has been tamed.

It was actually mid-80s - the transition period. Guess they just assumed everybody was still pre-transition...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 17, 2019, 08:28:25 AM
that's right jonny-i thought this was fixed, unless all these girls/woman going telly savalas have asspirations to be OR workers...guess the ole landing strip is out now too...damn!

I believe Al Gore predicted the thinning of the rain forest as one of the impacts of global warming. But I'm not sure he envisioned a complete eradication of the lush undergrowth which fueled the sale of zircon-encrusted tweezers for so many decades.

Today, based on dental floss sales figures, the forest primeval forest clings tenaciously for survival in rural Maine, the UP, retirement communities in Florida, and the Italian sections of Philadelphia.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 17, 2019, 08:48:42 AM
It was actually mid-80s - the transition period. Guess they just assumed everybody was still pre-transition...

Doc,

What steps have you taken to ensure the safety of an exposed and at risk patient population from the dangers of rogue pubic hair release in Mayo Clinic operating theaters?

Like Typhoid Mary these bearded and moss covered commandos are ratcheting up the risk level for the weak, the infirm, and the invalid.

And while I am a firm believer in a complete and thorough regimen of training and inspection I have to wonder how does one evaluate the particular effectiveness?

A daunting task, Doc.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 09:04:53 AM
Doc,

What steps have you taken to ensure the safety of an exposed and at risk patient population from the dangers of rogue pubic hair release in Mayo Clinic operating theaters?

Like Typhoid Mary these bearded and moss covered commandos are ratcheting up the risk level for the weak, the infirm, and the invalid.

And while I am a firm believer in a complete and thorough regimen of training and inspection I have to wonder how does one evaluate the particular effectiveness?

A daunting task, Doc.


Despite the OR memo back in the 80s (when I was at a different hospital), the rogue hair issue has always been outside my area of work expertise, Crash....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 09:31:37 AM
Anyone in the mood for a Scoop Red Delicious apple summit?

[ducks]
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 01:15:05 PM
Maybe Arby's has the meat...but Carl's Jr. has the CBD Burger....

The chain said on Wednesday that it will sell the Rocky Mountain High: CheeseBurger Delight burger at one location in Denver, Colorado for just one day (April 20th, of course). The burger features a sauce infused with CBD, or cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive hemp derivative.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/17/business/carls-jr-cbd-burger/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 17, 2019, 01:52:13 PM
Maybe Arby's has the meat...but Carl's Jr. has the CBD Burger....

The chain said on Wednesday that it will sell the Rocky Mountain High: CheeseBurger Delight burger at one location in Denver, Colorado for just one day (April 20th, of course). The burger features a sauce infused with CBD, or cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive hemp derivative.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/17/business/carls-jr-cbd-burger/index.html

So, the Milk Bar Restaurant, which has a very popular dessert called Crack Pie, is renaming it to Milk Bar Pie, because, you know, crack..

https://thetakeout.com/crack-pie-being-renamed-to-milk-bar-pie-christina-tosi-1834057323
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 17, 2019, 02:34:48 PM
So, the Milk Bar Restaurant, which has a very popular dessert called Crack Pie, is renaming it to Milk Bar Pie, because, you know, crack..

https://thetakeout.com/crack-pie-being-renamed-to-milk-bar-pie-christina-tosi-1834057323

Reminds me of one of the most unfortunate brand names during the AIDS epidemic.

(https://www.doyouremember.co.uk/uploads/raw-1245273043.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on April 17, 2019, 02:49:18 PM
The Wisconsin Tourism Federation changed its name to Tourism Federation of Wisconsin in 2009 after being made aware that its acronym WTF had become crude internet slang.

(https://ideasinspiringinnovation.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/wtf.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 17, 2019, 03:04:59 PM
Sioux City, Iowa lobbied to have its airline code changed.  Later they decided it was better to just own it.

(https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/-qLMsmCQGMyh6rFMvHTuww/o.jpg)



Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 03:47:19 PM
I remember Wisconsin's WTF moment. I'm well beyond the age to on the cutting edge of the latest acronyms, but even I thought "WTF?!?" when I heard about their logo choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 05:17:30 PM
So Lori Laughlin's husband lied to his own parents about his "college education" so they would give him "tuition" money that he could use to start a t-shirt company. Apparently this guy wasn't a novice at lying to get ahead....

In an October 2016 post on the fashion blog "The Hundreds," author Bobby Hundreds writes that Giannulli "not only convinced his dad that he was a student by falsifying report cards, Mossimo got him to fork over fees with fake tuition bills. In fact, Moss used this seed money to initiate his foray into the T-shirt biz."

Giannulli was never a full time student at the University of Southern California. And his daughter, social media influencer Olivia Jade, has also said in a podcast interview that he used his tuition money to start his iconic business.
------
Hundreds writes in his blog that Giannulli said "SC was expensive, so that was how I was starting my company. I used all that cash... I used to have hundreds of thousands of cash in my top drawer in my fraternity house.


https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/17/us/mossimo-giannulli-usc-college-admissions-scandal/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 17, 2019, 07:21:52 PM
Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.  I haven't asked for a full ranking, but Purdue is a clear No. 1.  Unfortunately, the program she applied to is extremely competitive, so we don't know if she'll get in.  We'll hear next week.  If she doesn't get in, she'll need to rank the others.

How did it work out?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 17, 2019, 09:44:13 PM
How did it work out?

Your timing is eerie.  Earlier this evening she made it official: Purdue it is.  Boiler Up!

And you?


Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2019, 10:47:49 PM
Your timing is eerie.  Earlier this evening she made it official: Purdue it is.  Boiler Up!

And you?

Congratulations to her! Solid school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 18, 2019, 06:18:35 AM
Your timing is eerie.  Earlier this evening she made it official: Purdue it is.  Boiler Up!

And you?

UVA.

Good luck.

BTW, Marquette worked the hardest to get him there.  I was quite impressed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 18, 2019, 07:46:53 AM
Congratulations to her! Solid school.

Thank you.  It was actually kind of funny, because out of my kids, she's the one that is nearly incapable of making decisions.  She agonizes over every choice, usually until we simply force her to make a decision.  For years I've dreaded the college selection process with her.

Until we set foot on Purdue's campus.  I think she knew within 15 minutes that's where she wanted to go and she never really wavered.  I guess sometimes it just feels right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 18, 2019, 07:50:22 AM
UVA.

Good luck.

BTW, Marquette worked the hardest to get him there.  I was quite impressed.

Congrats to your son, Arch.  Fantastic school.

I think next basketball season will be fun for both of our kids.  I would think that both schools will be pretty engaged.  Because it was already virtually certain that my daughter was going to Purdue, we really adopted them during the tournament and watched all their games.  My daughter -- who has been a casual fan at best in the past -- was really into it.  She was devastated to learn that Edwards was leaving.  But I think she "caught the bug" and will go to the games next year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 18, 2019, 08:30:58 AM
Care to share his favorites?  My daughter is in the same process.  Unfortunately, Marquette isn't even on her list.  But, then again, neither is ND.  I haven't asked for a full ranking, but Purdue is a clear No. 1.  Unfortunately, the program she applied to is extremely competitive, so we don't know if she'll get in.  We'll hear next week.  If she doesn't get in, she'll need to rank the others.

How did it work out?

Since alums are asking about kids......

99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.  Marquette was her top choice my a mile and generous, but several universities she also did like were much more so, with Xavier being the most.  I get the sense XU is pushing for more Northeast students.  Going to MU would have added like a new Ford Expedition to her student loans.  MU said they wanted her badly, but were unable to budge on matching a 1/2 dozen other universities.

Although, it looks like MU will get my niece in the fall and my younger daughter says she has high interest 2 years from now. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 18, 2019, 08:36:30 AM
Since alums are asking about kids......

99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.  Marquette was her top choice my a mile and generous, but several universities she also did like were much more so, with Xavier being the most.  I get the sense XU is pushing for more Northeast students.  Going to MU would have added like a new Ford Expedition to her student loans.  MU said they wanted her badly, but were unable to budge on matching a 1/2 dozen other universities.

Although, it looks like MU will get my niece in the fall and my younger daughter says she has high interest 2 years from now.

For those of you one year ahead of me in this process (we are just doing tours now), are you seeing the packages offered by schools to be primarily needs-based, or a combination of needs and academic based assistance?  We're winnowing down the schools to apply to, but we've heard really varying stories on that aspect of the packages schools offer.

Thanks for any perspective you all have.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on April 18, 2019, 08:37:12 AM
Since alums are asking about kids......

99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.  Marquette was her top choice my a mile and generous, but several universities she also did like were much more so, with Xavier being the most.  I get the sense XU is pushing for more Northeast students.  Going to MU would have added like a new Ford Expedition to her student loans.  MU said they wanted her badly, but were unable to budge on matching a 1/2 dozen other universities.

Although, it looks like MU will get my niece in the fall and my younger daughter says she has high interest 2 years from now.

Any particular program/major that your daughter is looking into?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 18, 2019, 08:39:29 AM
Since alums are asking about kids......

99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.  Marquette was her top choice my a mile and generous, but several universities she also did like were much more so, with Xavier being the most.  I get the sense XU is pushing for more Northeast students.  Going to MU would have added like a new Ford Expedition to her student loans.  MU said they wanted her badly, but were unable to budge on matching a 1/2 dozen other universities.

Although, it looks like MU will get my niece in the fall and my younger daughter says she has high interest 2 years from now.

What I found interesting is MU offered a scholarship that essentially took tuition down to match the in-state rate for UVA.  I'm not sure if it was coincidence or intentional.

Good luck with her at Xavier.  Good school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 18, 2019, 08:40:53 AM
Since alums are asking about kids......

99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.  Marquette was her top choice my a mile and generous, but several universities she also did like were much more so, with Xavier being the most.  I get the sense XU is pushing for more Northeast students.  Going to MU would have added like a new Ford Expedition to her student loans.  MU said they wanted her badly, but were unable to budge on matching a 1/2 dozen other universities.

Although, it looks like MU will get my niece in the fall and my younger daughter says she has high interest 2 years from now. 


I hate to break it to you, but that likely means that Marquette's freshman class has the size and profile they were seeking and therefore wasn't going to budge from their offer.

But Xavier is a great place and she will get a chance to make it hers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 18, 2019, 08:43:20 AM
Since alums are asking about kids......

99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.  Marquette was her top choice my a mile and generous, but several universities she also did like were much more so, with Xavier being the most.  I get the sense XU is pushing for more Northeast students.  Going to MU would have added like a new Ford Expedition to her student loans.  MU said they wanted her badly, but were unable to budge on matching a 1/2 dozen other universities.

Although, it looks like MU will get my niece in the fall and my younger daughter says she has high interest 2 years from now.

Congrats!  My kids attend a Jesuit HS in Ohio, so we obviously know many kids who have gone to Xavier.  I've heard really good things from a lot of people.  I haven't been able to convince any of my kids to stay in-state, so Xavier was never a serious consideration for any of them.  Early comments suggest that I'm likely to go 0-4 on that, but that there is a slight possibility that I could go 1-4 on the Marquette thing.  Although, I wouldn't bet on it.

Good luck to your daughter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 18, 2019, 08:47:32 AM
For those of you one year ahead of me in this process (we are just doing tours now), are you seeing the packages offered by schools to be primarily needs-based, or a combination of needs and academic based assistance?  We're winnowing down the schools to apply to, but we've heard really varying stories on that aspect of the packages schools offer.

Thanks for any perspective you all have.

It's a combo. At Marquette, most kids get an Ignation Scholarship off the top regardless of need. In my kids' era (early 2010s) it was $10-$14K per year.  My kids got offered similar deals at every private university to which they applied.  It's pretty safe to say that unless you are going to an elite school, very few kids pay the list price. 

I don't think you are going to get a definite answer for your particular situation until you start applying.  This type of thing changes constantly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 18, 2019, 08:50:19 AM
For those of you one year ahead of me in this process (we are just doing tours now), are you seeing the packages offered by schools to be primarily needs-based, or a combination of needs and academic based assistance?  We're winnowing down the schools to apply to, but we've heard really varying stories on that aspect of the packages schools offer.

Thanks for any perspective you all have.

My wife and  have been blessed, so we knew going in not to expect anything need-based.

My son applied to a mix of public and private.  Private offered academic based. 

I was a little surprised that the public schools (UVA, William and Mary and VATech) did not offer academic awards, although he has over 1500 SAT and 4.25 GPA.  I suspect they thought in-state tuition was enough of an enticement.

During the process, we were told by a financial aid and scholarship advisor that out of state public schools offered the best academic awards for good students.  However, my son had no interest in those near Virginia.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 18, 2019, 08:52:34 AM
For those of you one year ahead of me in this process (we are just doing tours now), are you seeing the packages offered by schools to be primarily needs-based, or a combination of needs and academic based assistance?  We're winnowing down the schools to apply to, but we've heard really varying stories on that aspect of the packages schools offer.

Thanks for any perspective you all have.

What I found interesting is MU offered a scholarship that essentially took tuition down to match the in-state rate for UVA.  I'm not sure if it was coincidence or intentional.

Good luck with her at Xavier.  Good school.

In our experience, virtually everything was academic-based.  My oldest daughter was flirting with one of the Ivy League schools for a minute, and that was completely need-based.  But that is the only school where there was any meaningful need-based aid offered.  Everything else has been academic money with some potential loans thrown in.

Regarding Archie's comment, I'm convinced it's intentional.  Having gone through this a couple times now, it's not lost on me that most of the private schools have offered academic-based packages that made them roughly price competitive with our in-state public school options.  And Purdue's package also did the same despite our being out-of-state.  They're still a bit more than our in-state options, but most of them got close enough that it wasn't a deal-breaker.  At this point, I'm fairly convinced that their goal is to offer enough that the decision wouldn't come down to dollars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 18, 2019, 09:07:48 AM
In our experience, virtually everything was academic-based.  My oldest daughter was flirting with one of the Ivy League schools for a minute, and that was completely need-based.  But that is the only school where there was any meaningful need-based aid offered.  Everything else has been academic money with some potential loans thrown in.

Regarding Archie's comment, I'm convinced it's intentional.  Having gone through this a couple times now, it's not lost on me that most of the private schools have offered academic-based packages that made them roughly price competitive with our in-state public school options.  And Purdue's package also did the same despite our being out-of-state.  They're still a bit more than our in-state options, but most of them got close enough that it wasn't a deal-breaker.  At this point, I'm fairly convinced that their goal is to offer enough that the decision wouldn't come down to dollars.


That was our two daughters' experience as well...academic scholarship money, sometimes with offers of need-based loans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 18, 2019, 09:16:47 AM
Thanks for the responses everybody.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 18, 2019, 09:20:01 AM
For those of you one year ahead of me in this process (we are just doing tours now), are you seeing the packages offered by schools to be primarily needs-based, or a combination of needs and academic based assistance?  We're winnowing down the schools to apply to, but we've heard really varying stories on that aspect of the packages schools offer.

Thanks for any perspective you all have.

Answered a few times from others, but everything I saw was academic based.  I would say pick a range of schools small, medium & large and public & private and in-state & out-of-state.  You'll see a range of offers. 

Saw out-of-state publics and privates making offers to her that would be the equivalent to UConn which is one of the most expensive in-state tuition schools out there.

Went to a few financial aid seminars and there is thing that some schools practice which is to offer only the minimal amount they think they need to offer for the student to say yes not necessarily what the kid should be offered for their academics.  There's a term for but I can't remember this morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 18, 2019, 09:21:08 AM
Any particular program/major that your daughter is looking into?

Biology and she wants to go into science research.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 18, 2019, 09:36:59 AM
99% sure my daughter is headed to Xavier, our BE rival.

Having a child at a BE rival can be a lot of fun...when MU wins.  Wagering is encouraged.  I enjoyed the thought of her walking around Georgetown's campus wearing a Marquette jacket after the first game this past season (let's not discuss the rematch).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 18, 2019, 09:39:40 AM

I hate to break it to you, but that likely means that Marquette's freshman class has the size and profile they were seeking and therefore wasn't going to budge from their offer.

But Xavier is a great place and she will get a chance to make it hers.

You're probably right. 

My kid's attitude was that she still had a lot of great choices if choice one didn't work.

I was catching earfuls from family and friends for various reasons on "why won't they budge....", but I'm not going into that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 18, 2019, 09:44:23 AM
You're probably right. 

My kid's attitude was that she still had a lot of great choices if choice one didn't work.


Amen!  Actually her attitude should be "screw them" and burn every piece of Marquette gear she owns!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 18, 2019, 09:48:25 AM
Biology and she wants to go into science research.


Very respectable and challenging career choice. I did Biology undergrad at MU and later got a Masters in Physiology. At one point I was headed for a career in research, but found it wasn't a good fit for me. I have great admiration for people who follow this path.

Good luck to your daughter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 18, 2019, 09:49:00 AM
Having a child at a BE rival can be a lot of fun...when MU wins.  Wagering is encouraged.  I enjoyed the thought of her walking around Georgetown's campus wearing a Marquette jacket after the first game this past season (let's not discuss the rematch).

My younger daughter is interested in Georgetown and will apply in 2021 for a somewhat weird reason. 

When in middle school, our town has a program to connect students with people looking for part time / one time help with yard work or something similar.  The first person she was offered was a near retired woman who just became a widow.  My daughter has basically been helping her 2 hours a week for the last 3 years now.  Turns out the woman's best friend is the mother of Georgetown President John J. DeGioia, who I didn't realize grew up in my town. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 18, 2019, 09:56:02 AM

Amen!  Actually her attitude should be "screw them" and burn every piece of Marquette gear she owns!!!

Interestingly, both of my kids have zero interest in UConn.

Older daughter did not even apply.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on April 18, 2019, 06:19:39 PM
Interestingly, both of my kids have zero interest in UConn.

Older daughter did not even apply.

They should put that on their Ivy applications... clearly their intelligence is top 5 percentile in CT. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on April 19, 2019, 07:45:23 AM
Could be, but I don't think it's any coincidence the board's two most unabashed Wojophiles (Chico and Wades) are on the down low since this news broke.

On Monday I was dealing with major NFL stuff, that is in the news and still going on if you wish to look it up.

Tuesday my daughter had her third surgery in under 60 days at Children’s Hospital Orange County.  She did great, no more of those thankfully.

Wednesday I was traveling to be with my mom who I am with until Easter as well as seeing my son play.....she is sleeping at the moment giving me a few minutes to read the hysteria here.

I’ll be happy to comment further when I have less important things to do here....right now that isn’t the case.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on April 19, 2019, 07:54:04 AM
On Monday I was dealing with major NFL stuff, that is in the news and still going on if you wish to look it up.

Tuesday my daughter had her third surgery in under 60 days at Children’s Hospital Orange County.  She did great, no more of those thankfully.

Wednesday I was traveling to be with my mom who I am with until Easter as well as seeing my son play.....she is sleeping at the moment giving me a few minutes to read the hysteria here.

I’ll be happy to comment further when I have less important things to do here....right now that isn’t the case.

Thanks for helping us understand where priorities are ranked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 19, 2019, 10:01:01 AM
Today, I'm going to create another thread on a topic that's being discussed in 72 other threads because my opinion is important.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 19, 2019, 10:03:52 AM
Today, I'm going to create another thread on a topic that's being discussed in 72 other threads because my opinion is important.

Is it on Arbys, because you can never have enough Arbys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 19, 2019, 10:06:27 AM
Today, I'm going to create another thread on a topic that's being discussed in 72 other threads because my opinion is important.

Knock yourself out.  But, be aware that I will counter with a devastating refutation of your opinion because I cannot countenance someone being wrong on the internet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 19, 2019, 10:20:57 AM
Knock yourself out.  But, be aware that I will counter with a devastating refutation of your opinion because I cannot countenance someone being wrong on the internet.

Make sure you do it in a second thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 19, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Scoop needs an upvote/downvote function so we can keep track of fake internet points.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 19, 2019, 10:54:13 AM
Scoop needs an upvote/downvote function so we can keep track of fake internet points.

Can this result into relegation. If at the bottom for too long you can only post in the MU Scoop Suggestions board. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2019, 11:09:00 AM

Very respectable and challenging career choice. I did Biology undergrad at MU and later got a Masters in Physiology. At one point I was headed for a career in research, but found it wasn't a good fit for me. I have great admiration for people who follow this path.

Good luck to your daughter.

Good Lord, how many degrees did you collect along the way, Doc?

And it's not like they were in Basket Weaving from East Bum F#ck but professional studies from top schools. I guess that's how you get get placed at Mayo.

I have a couple good friends and colleagues at Fred Hutch. Sitting in the room with them is humbling. They have supported Lee Hartwell and Linda Buck in doing God's work. And I do mean that seriously. Incredibly important work in the fight against cancer.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2019, 11:12:17 AM


I’ll be happy to comment further when I have less important things to do here....

WTFO? You better get your sh1t together, mister.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on April 19, 2019, 11:41:31 AM
Biology and she wants to go into science research.

Encourage her to get involved in undergraduate research early, and to not be afraid to reach out to any professors, whose research she finds interesting, even before she gets on campus.

Also, have her look at STEM or REU programs at major research centers to get in summer research in top labs (while making some money too).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2019, 12:31:45 PM

Good Lord, how many degrees did you collect along the way, Doc?


Too freaking many, Crash. When I finally finished law school, the family joke was that I was probably going to bullfighting school next….
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on April 19, 2019, 01:15:08 PM
Too freaking many, Crash. When I finally finished law school, the family joke was that I was probably going to bullfighting school next….

I think this place might be the next best to that bullfighting school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 19, 2019, 01:23:50 PM
going to bullfighting school next….

So what? You went to cockfighting college instead??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wadesworld on April 19, 2019, 01:32:23 PM
Could be, but I don't think it's any coincidence the board's two most unabashed Wojophiles (Chico and Wades) are on the down low since this news broke.

Unbashed Wojophile?  On the down low?

Not sure why I decided to come in here today, but I haven't been in the "NM" thread since it was very old (at least not that I remember/without accidentally just clicking the link without thinking).  I don't even know what's been discussed in here for almost 700 pages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on April 19, 2019, 01:33:47 PM
Unbashed Wojophile?  On the down low?

Not sure why I decided to come in here today, but I haven't been in the "NM" thread since it was very old (at least not that I remember/without accidentally just clicking the link without thinking).  I don't even know what's been discussed in here for almost 700 pages.
Nobody else does either. That’s what makes it so great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2019, 02:39:02 PM
So what? You went to cockfighting college instead??


Working on a bowling degree from UW-Madison....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 20, 2019, 03:18:49 PM

Working on a bowling degree from UW-Madison....

Goddamn overachiever.   Even the basketball team cant handle that program.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 20, 2019, 05:25:41 PM
Goddamn overachiever.   Even the basketball team cant handle that program.


Only taking it because I love the look on the players' faces when they're told they flunked out....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 20, 2019, 07:12:08 PM
Is the guy on the Arby's commercial the voice of Archer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 20, 2019, 09:26:34 PM
Is the guy on the Arby's commercial the voice of Archer?

Yes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 20, 2019, 09:47:26 PM
Is the guy on the Arby's commercial the voice of Archer?

And Bob from Bob's Burgers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on April 20, 2019, 09:56:17 PM
And Bob from Bob's Burgers

And the main character of Jon Benjamin Has A Van
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on April 20, 2019, 10:25:27 PM
And the can of vegetables from Wet Hot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 22, 2019, 12:45:09 PM
Wonder if Wojo has his Dyngus on today!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 23, 2019, 12:39:30 PM
Wonder if Wojo has his Dyngus on today!


Mrs. Wojo would know....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 23, 2019, 04:03:01 PM
Wonder if Wojo has his Dyngus on today!



Probably commando, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 23, 2019, 05:37:14 PM


Probably commando, hey?



And slappin' the floor!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 25, 2019, 01:49:43 AM

And slappin' the floor!

but, he's a traditional...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2019, 08:45:22 AM
Hey apple freaks, this video is for you.  Plenty of shade cast at the Red Delicious.

https://www.youtube.com/v/bDShFasYq9M
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 25, 2019, 09:07:26 AM
Pizza healthier for breakfast than cereal.  No mention of how chili shakes out.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pizza-healthier-breakfast-cereal-nutritionists-172200910.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 25, 2019, 11:18:04 AM
Pizza healthier for breakfast than cereal.  No mention of how chili shakes out.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pizza-healthier-breakfast-cereal-nutritionists-172200910.html


Real Chili - It Isn't Just For Breakfast Anymore
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 25, 2019, 02:01:50 PM

Real Chili - It Isn't Just For Breakfast Anymore

I had that bumper sticker which I never put on a car. It ended up on a fridge in Ann Arbor which, I hope, is still in working order.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 25, 2019, 02:19:42 PM
I had that bumper sticker which I never put on a car. It ended up on a fridge in Ann Arbor which, I hope, is still in working order.

I put one on a window shutter at Le Select bar in St. Bart's.

Once I saw it on the bumper of a pickup truck in Montana.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 25, 2019, 04:01:40 PM
Honestly can't recall where my RC bumper sticker ended up. Probably died with the '76 Olds Delta 88 that I drove into the ground through college and a couple years beyond.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 25, 2019, 04:27:08 PM

Real Chili - It Isn't Just For Breakfast Anymore

I have my bumper sticker in a drawer at home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on April 25, 2019, 04:31:49 PM
I always have one in my suitcase just waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 25, 2019, 04:49:32 PM
Best bumper sticker ever. Never had it on a car, but it was on our garage fridge right next to my oldest daughter's (a 2000 MU grad) "I closed Wolski's" (an east side bar she and her friends hung out at) sticker.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 25, 2019, 07:30:24 PM
Best bumper sticker ever. Never had it on a car, but it was on our garage fridge right next to my oldest daughter's (a 2000 MU grad) "I closed Wolski's" (an east side bar she and her friends hung out at) sticker.

dude, you don't have to explain Wolski's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 25, 2019, 07:44:35 PM
dude, you don't have to explain Wolski's.

Sorry, wasn't a thing (or didn't exist) in the Dark Ages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 25, 2019, 09:03:54 PM
dude, you don't have to explain Wolski's.
+Infinity and beyond....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2019, 09:43:53 PM
Reddit question: 
I start my first Job at Arby’s next week. Any tips?

Comment:
You can walk around with a coffee cup of Au Jus instead of coffee, and no one will notice.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bys/comments/bh8myk/i_start_my_first_job_at_arbys_next_week_any_tips/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 26, 2019, 11:33:48 AM
Sorry, wasn't a thing (or didn't exist) in the Dark Ages.

How old are you?  Wolski's has been there for 110 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2019, 11:45:50 AM
How old are you?  Wolski's has been there for 110 years.


Historians say the Dark Ages ended with the Renaissance, so Lenny is probably a lot older than any of us woulda guessed....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 27, 2019, 11:43:08 AM
Back in the day the Brewers were known as, "Harvey's Wallbangers."  Although most of us were O's, Yankees, or Sox fans we spent a lot of time at The Aina Hey Sports Palace (the bleachers back then was essentially an open air bar) where the Brewers would win 12-9 or lose 15-12.

I had a Harvey's Wallbangers bumper sticker which ended up on my Nissan Bluebird which bombed around Misawa Japan.

Side note, I caught a home run by Kenny Singleton. When Singleton came out to right I got his attention and he noticed my Marquette tee shirt. Turns out he's Doc Rivers' cousin so he signed the ball for me top of the next inning.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Boone on April 27, 2019, 12:00:13 PM
Loved the Birds team from that era, Crash. Favorite player was Benny Ayala. A butcher with the glove but could hit coming out of a coma.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 27, 2019, 01:09:43 PM
Loved the Birds team from that era, Crash. Favorite player was Benny Ayala. A butcher with the glove but could hit coming out of a coma.

Nothing like sitting in the Upper Deck at Memorial with your fingers curled around a Natty Bo and watching the Robbies.

While the O's had a lot of big cannons in the lineup they won because of The Duke of Earl and all those arms.

Palmer, Cuellar, Dobson, McNally, Drabowsky, Phoebus, Alexander, Grant Jackson, Grimsley, Torrez, Dennis Martinez, Tippy Martinez, Flanagan,  Rudy May, McGregor, Drago, Stanhouse, Stoddard, Sammy Stewart, Steve Stone, Storm Davis, Boddicker, Schilling.

Amazing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 27, 2019, 03:10:56 PM
The whole AL East was incredible back in the late 70s and early 80s. I remember being frustrated as a Brewers fan because they were finally good after many years of sucking, but still missed the playoffs because the division was so deep. I looked back, and here's a sample:

In '78, the Yankees won with 100 wins, while the Sox, Brewers and Os stayed home with 99, 93 and 90 wins.

In '79, the Os won the division with 102 wins, so the Brewers and Sox stayed home with 95 and 91 wins, respectively.

In '80, Yankees won with 103. The Os stayed home with 100 wins. The Brewers would have been in the race in the other three divisions with a solid 86 wins, but finished 17 games back in the AL East.

I got my drivers' license in June of '78, so I spent many afternoons and evenings watching the Brewers teams battle it out with some other great teams.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: willie warrior on April 27, 2019, 04:23:02 PM
Reddit question: 
I start my first Job at Arby’s next week. Any tips?

Comment:
You can walk around with a coffee cup of Au Jus instead of coffee, and no one will notice.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bys/comments/bh8myk/i_start_my_first_job_at_arbys_next_week_any_tips/
Dont sniff the special sauce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 28, 2019, 02:04:29 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 28, 2019, 02:09:32 PM
Back in the day the Brewers were known as, "Harvey's Wallbangers."  Although most of us were O's, Yankees, or Sox fans we spent a lot of time at The Aina Hey Sports Palace (the bleachers back then was essentially an open air bar) where the Brewers would win 12-9 or lose 15-12.

I had a Harvey's Wallbangers bumper sticker which ended up on my Nissan Bluebird which bombed around Misawa Japan.

Side note, I caught a home run by Kenny Singleton. When Singleton came out to right I got his attention and he noticed my Marquette tee shirt. Turns out he's Doc Rivers' cousin so he signed the ball for me top of the next inning.

ya'll remember tony peters contribution to the crew, eyn'a? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 28, 2019, 02:42:26 PM
The whole AL East was incredible back in the late 70s and early 80s. I remember being frustrated as a Brewers fan because they were finally good after many years of sucking, but still missed the playoffs because the division was so deep. I looked back, and here's a sample:

In '78, the Yankees won with 100 wins, while the Sox, Brewers and Os stayed home with 99, 93 and 90 wins.

In '79, the Os won the division with 102 wins, so the Brewers and Sox stayed home with 95 and 91 wins, respectively.

In '80, Yankees won with 103. The Os stayed home with 100 wins. The Brewers would have been in the race in the other three divisions with a solid 86 wins, but finished 17 games back in the AL East.

I got my drivers' license in June of '78, so I spent many afternoons and evenings watching the Brewers teams battle it out with some other great teams.

The AL East was incredible back then. You are forgetting the Tigers who were also consistently winning and won the Series with a 104 win season in '84.

In both McCormick and Schroeder our floors were well represented by fans of all the AL East teams. Lots of great September arguments.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 28, 2019, 06:40:33 PM
Going to the 1982 playoff and World Series games while at MU was an incredible experience
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on April 28, 2019, 07:55:12 PM
ya'll remember tony peters contribution to the crew, eyn'a?

The Snow King
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 30, 2019, 10:29:38 AM
This showed up in my feed .. from 2015.

https://www.youtube.com/v/qlpKosDXq3U
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 30, 2019, 10:40:21 AM
And he looks so much younger too. The job has aged him, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 30, 2019, 01:34:14 PM
"I'm not a big fan of poop duty."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Boone on April 30, 2019, 02:04:26 PM
His job has aged me too :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: willie warrior on May 01, 2019, 01:50:44 PM
Back in the day the Brewers were known as, "Harvey's Wallbangers."  Although most of us were O's, Yankees, or Sox fans we spent a lot of time at The Aina Hey Sports Palace (the bleachers back then was essentially an open air bar) where the Brewers would win 12-9 or lose 15-12.

I had a Harvey's Wallbangers bumper sticker which ended up on my Nissan Bluebird which bombed around Misawa Japan.

Side note, I caught a home run by Kenny Singleton. When Singleton came out to right I got his attention and he noticed my Marquette tee shirt. Turns out he's Doc Rivers' cousin so he signed the ball for me top of the next inning.
Not bad. Now if you want to really raise the bar, get Doc to sign your MU t shirt. Real value there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2019, 03:36:56 PM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 04, 2019, 03:40:40 PM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?

I'm not familiar with that euphemism
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 04, 2019, 04:30:58 PM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?

A clenched PAWG?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2019, 04:34:13 PM
Kinda embarrassing that the whole euphemism thing didn't even occur to me until I read TAMU's reply.

But yeah...it does sound kinda, umm, euphemistic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on May 04, 2019, 05:21:21 PM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?

Call AAA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 04, 2019, 05:37:23 PM
Throw a red delicious in.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2019, 07:25:33 PM
Throw a red delicious in.

Oh, sure, make it really angry...😮
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on May 05, 2019, 12:02:06 PM
A clenched PAWG?

Not a fan of PAWGs in general but the clenched cheek variety could be useful in a snake in the trunk situation
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 06, 2019, 08:44:49 AM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?

How big's the trunk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 06, 2019, 09:12:43 AM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?

a mongoose
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 06, 2019, 09:16:21 AM
a mongoose

Not sure how exactly a 10-speed is going to help, but go on....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2019, 09:34:02 AM
Thanks for the thoughts on the snake.

Today's issue - and I swear I'm not making this up - was a banging sound coming from the basement. I went down and there was a large bird (I think a pheasant) pecking at its reflection on the window. I walked over to the window, and it took off into the woods as soon as it saw me. Sucker was pecking pretty hard. Just glad it didn't break the window....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 06, 2019, 10:38:28 AM
Thanks for the thoughts on the snake.

Today's issue - and I swear I'm not making this up - was a banging sound coming from the basement. I went down and there was a large bird (I think a pheasant) pecking at its reflection on the window. I walked over to the window, and it took off into the woods as soon as it saw me. Sucker was pecking pretty hard. Just glad it didn't break the window....

We have a cardinal that has been flying into a window headfirst, over and over, for several years now.  I have never see a brewer do something that stupid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 06, 2019, 11:55:56 AM
We have a cardinal that has been flying into a window headfirst, over and over, for several years now.  I have never see a brewer do something that stupid.

Sooooo tempting
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on May 06, 2019, 12:03:10 PM
We have a cardinal that has been flying into a window headfirst, over and over, for several years now.  I have never see a brewer do something that stupid.

We solved that with an MU Decal on the window.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 06, 2019, 04:09:28 PM
Man, if this comes in Blue and Gold, I'm going to start wearing it to work.

https://grist.org/living/mushroom-burial-suit-turns-dead-bodies-into-clean-compost/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2019, 04:33:58 PM
Man, if this comes in Blue and Gold, I'm going to start wearing it to work.

https://grist.org/living/mushroom-burial-suit-turns-dead-bodies-into-clean-compost/


But what if the mushrooms don't wait until you're dead to start eating?

Love the idea, but I may let my next of kin put it on for me....

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 06, 2019, 08:15:58 PM
We solved that with an MU Decal on the window.

The Golden Eagle, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on May 06, 2019, 09:06:32 PM
The Golden Eagle, hey?

Yep, now they really stay away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 06, 2019, 09:22:01 PM

But what if the mushrooms don't wait until you're dead to start eating?

Love the idea, but I may let my next of kin put it on for me....

No more ordering mushrooms on my pizza for me. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 06, 2019, 09:49:44 PM

But what if the mushrooms don't wait until you're dead to start eating?

Love the idea, but I may let my next of kin put it on for me....


We're all worm food, it's inevitable.  Why wait?   #Arbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 06, 2019, 10:38:05 PM
Seriously.  WhoTF cares about the toxins in their body after they’re dead?

If it’s the environment you care about, simply decline the formaldehyde solution, opt for a wood box with natural lacquer finish, no vault, and you’re good to go.

Otherwise, you’d have to be a fool to be buried in one of these if you think you’re saving the environment.  Whatever “toxins” are in your body still go into the mushrooms where eventually they’ll leach into the earth anyway because, like humans, mushrooms don’t live forever either. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2019, 11:08:40 PM
Seriously.  WhoTF cares about the toxins in their body after they’re dead?

If it’s the environment you care about, simply decline the formaldehyde solution, opt for a wood box with natural lacquer finish, no vault, and you’re good to go.

Otherwise, you’d have to be a fool to be buried in one of these if you think you’re saving the environment.  Whatever “toxins” are in your body still go into the mushrooms where eventually they’ll leach into the earth anyway because, like humans, mushrooms don’t live forever either.


And many of the mushrooms will lose their lives to end up on pizza, where they (and their toxins) will then be consumed by another human...who will then be buried in a mushroom suit, and so on.

The circle of life....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on May 07, 2019, 04:29:26 AM
Anyone ever try to get a rattlesnake out of a car trunk?

Meh.

https://thethaiger.com/news/south/three-metre-king-cobra-caught-in-trang-video (https://thethaiger.com/news/south/three-metre-king-cobra-caught-in-trang-video)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 07, 2019, 08:02:59 AM
But what if the mushrooms don't wait until you're dead to start eating?

Then Rocky will be taking applications for another Scoop moderator.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2019, 10:42:10 PM
Then Rocky will be taking applications for another Scoop moderator.

A glamorous job like that? They must have a waitlist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 08, 2019, 08:44:26 AM
A glamorous job like that? They must have a waitlist.

Longer than the lunch wait at an Arby's drive-thru on a rainy day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 08, 2019, 08:51:08 AM
Longer than the lunch wait at an Arby's drive-thru on a rainy day.

Scoop has a strong succession plan in place via their “Mod in Training” program.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k0TlNnfA17A/S8NTvoEvkPI/AAAAAAAAA1o/0OkgYZZ4558/s1600/5.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 08, 2019, 09:00:22 AM
Scoop has a strong succession plan in place via their “Mod in Training” program.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k0TlNnfA17A/S8NTvoEvkPI/AAAAAAAAA1o/0OkgYZZ4558/s1600/5.jpg)



Looks like I just may have to give up the dream. How can I possibly compete with that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 08, 2019, 09:21:31 AM
Scoop has a strong succession plan in place via their “Mod in Training” program.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k0TlNnfA17A/S8NTvoEvkPI/AAAAAAAAA1o/0OkgYZZ4558/s1600/5.jpg)

Good thing I have collegiate experience in that field. #frontrunner
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 08, 2019, 09:24:39 AM
Scoop has a strong succession plan in place via their “Mod in Training” program.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k0TlNnfA17A/S8NTvoEvkPI/AAAAAAAAA1o/0OkgYZZ4558/s1600/5.jpg)


Here's the backup:

(https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/HYRfgY2aZw64B233umaMJA/o.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 08, 2019, 09:42:20 AM

Here's the backup:

(https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/HYRfgY2aZw64B233umaMJA/o.jpg)

I don’t know. While Scoopie does fit one important job requirement of being very much phallic (and the name is a plus), Mitt is a person of disability as a one-armed moderator. His typing ability in that foam paw does match Sandknit’s.

It could go either way. If Topper is the mushroom, then it’s Mitt. If it’s Rocky, then Scoopie gets it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 08, 2019, 12:44:02 PM
Any of the Brewers' sausages in the running?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 09, 2019, 06:13:57 PM
So, has anyone ordered from here?

The real deal? 

https://www.sunriseflourmill.com 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 09, 2019, 11:13:27 PM
So, has anyone ordered from here?

The real deal? 

https://www.sunriseflourmill.com

sounds pretty healthy but grains give me gas and the carbs go straight to the hips ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 10, 2019, 08:55:47 AM
https://www.insider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5

Last week, a couple had sex in a moving Tesla on Autopilot and uploaded the video to PornHub.

It's a great time to be alive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 10, 2019, 09:26:40 AM
https://www.insider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5

Last week, a couple had sex in a moving Tesla on Autopilot and uploaded the video to PornHub.

It's a great time to be alive.

Good for them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on May 10, 2019, 10:10:03 AM
https://www.insider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5

Last week, a couple had sex in a moving Tesla on Autopilot and uploaded the video to PornHub.

It's a great time to be alive.

Congrats on the sex
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 10, 2019, 10:41:03 AM
https://www.insider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5

Last week, a couple had sex in a moving Tesla on Autopilot and uploaded the video to PornHub.

It's a great time to be alive.

But did they go through the Arby's drive-thru for some after sex glow?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 10, 2019, 12:00:23 PM
Good for them.


Especially on the potholes....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 10, 2019, 02:26:23 PM
https://www.insider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5

Last week, a couple had sex in a moving Tesla on Autopilot and uploaded the video to PornHub.

It's a great time to be alive.
It took a lot of ba#$*lls to do that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 10, 2019, 07:41:59 PM
https://www.insider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5

Last week, a couple had sex in a moving Tesla on Autopilot and uploaded the video to PornHub.

It's a great time to be alive.



Ya meen day banged, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 10, 2019, 09:28:26 PM


Ya meen day banged, hey?

ruh-roh, here we go again ;) 

    i'm not so sure this is what tesla had in mind though, but this couple may provide a different approach for them to market the car.  maybe they could provide some insight on how to make "the ride" a little better?  a little more leg and head room perhaps?  handles?  fur-lined seat belts? a little more cushion for the pushin?  :D  the options could be limitless
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 11, 2019, 07:37:10 PM
http://routinejournal.com/meet-the-real-life-barbie/?utm_source=rev&utm_medium=5933&utm_term=&utm_content=3770593&utm_campaign=583449&cf_sid=5
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2019, 11:15:19 PM
http://routinejournal.com/meet-the-real-life-barbie/?utm_source=rev&utm_medium=5933&utm_term=&utm_content=3770593&utm_campaign=583449&cf_sid=5


So Barbie was a witch? Ken might be kinda surprised....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 12, 2019, 06:40:40 AM

So Barbie was a witch? Ken might be kinda surprised....
.

Or not...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 12, 2019, 08:21:19 PM
http://routinejournal.com/meet-the-real-life-barbie/?utm_source=rev&utm_medium=5933&utm_term=&utm_content=3770593&utm_campaign=583449&cf_sid=5

Wow... linking a clickbait website.  Even for Scoop, that’s pretty shady. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 12, 2019, 08:47:22 PM
Wow... linking a clickbait website.  Even for Scoop, that’s pretty shady.

Truth!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 12, 2019, 08:58:19 PM
A very good product.

https://timelife.com/products/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-in-concert
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 13, 2019, 12:39:49 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 14, 2019, 05:23:16 PM
https://www.foxnews.com/us/byu-promises-to-change-honor-code-probes-after-protest
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 14, 2019, 10:24:56 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1128022997632155649
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 14, 2019, 11:20:48 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1128022997632155649

Wonder if they’re gonna try Gold.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 16, 2019, 11:01:49 AM
The etymology of sea urchin:

'Urchin' is taken from an obsolete term for a hedgehog, another creature known for being covered in spines.  So on your next Caribbean snorkeling adventure, impress your friends and boat mates by referring to those fantastic undersea creatures as 'sea hedgehogs."

And don't forget the advice of the most famous urchin of all time: "If you leave your game, stay safe and stay alert, and whatever you do, don't die. Because if you die outside your own game, you don't regenerate. Ever. Game over."

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/620/434/f9e.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 16, 2019, 12:45:57 PM
The etymology of sea urchin:

'Urchin' is taken from an obsolete term for a hedgehog, another creature known for being covered in spines.  So on your next Caribbean snorkeling adventure, impress your friends and boat mates by referring to those fantastic undersea creatures as 'sea hedgehogs."

And don't forget the advice of the most famous urchin of all time: "If you leave your game, stay safe and stay alert, and whatever you do, don't die. Because if you die outside your own game, you don't regenerate. Ever. Game over."

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/620/434/f9e.gif)


When my daughter was growing up, she often asked for peculiar pets that she found "cute" (but which I suspected would be high maintenance, expensive, and possibly illegal). Two of the more persistent requests were for a hedgehog or a tree sloth. My wife and I always replied that she could get whatever pet she wants when she has her own place and would have to deal with the hassle and expenses.

Now she has her own place. She has a cat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 16, 2019, 02:47:16 PM
She has a cat.

Ooh!  Peculiar!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 17, 2019, 10:23:38 AM
Site of the day:  http://www.vhemt.org/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 17, 2019, 10:29:53 AM
Site of the day:  http://www.vhemt.org/

Those annual meetings must be a blast!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 17, 2019, 10:34:04 AM
Also, this.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/business/media/grumpy-cat-dead.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 17, 2019, 10:38:49 AM
Site of the day:  http://www.vhemt.org/

Ahhhhh..... so these were the folks in the audience clapping at the end of Infinity War. 


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 17, 2019, 10:41:49 AM
Those annual meetings must be a blast!

Quote
Q: Do we have to stop having sex?

Sex is the way most babies are started, but is sexual intercourse really the primary cause of human reproduction? Let’s consider the statistics:

The World Health Organization estimates that 100 million couples engage in sexual intercourse on an average day, which is only 3.3% of the world’s six billion humans. This pitifully low amount of love-making results in around 910,000 pregnancies, thanks in part to contraceptives and sterility. For a variety of reasons, 55% of these zygotes don’t make it through fetushood to live birth. According to a current U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 359,000 do make it daily.

So, less than 0.4% of each day’s heterosexual trysts result in the creation of new humans—a statistically insignificant correlation for proving causation. In fact, it rounds to zero.

Try it for yourself. Estimate how many times you’ve engaged in sexual activity in your lifetime. Now estimate how many times you were trying to make a baby. Divide the little number by the big number to give you the percent of times sex and procreation have simultaneously motivated you.

Perhaps if there were more opportunities for sexual gratification, so many people wouldn’t feel the need to fill a nagging emptiness with a needy dependent.

Would imagine the Scoopers hit rate is much lower...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2019, 10:55:00 AM
Site of the day:  http://www.vhemt.org/

Crowded conditions and resource shortages will improve as we become less dense.

Even if we stop reproducing, I seriously doubt humans will ever become less dense....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 17, 2019, 11:37:33 AM
Any Beloit Scoopers?

https://www.mystateline.com/news/usa-today-names-beloit-as-wisconsin-s-worst-city-to-live-/2006796185
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 17, 2019, 12:32:21 PM
Any Beloit Scoopers?

https://www.mystateline.com/news/usa-today-names-beloit-as-wisconsin-s-worst-city-to-live-/2006796185

Who else would take the worst city in Hawai'i over the best city in Illinois.


Also, WTF New Hampshire?  Cheap housing, low poverty, low crime = worst city?

New Hampshire: Derry
• Population: 22,378
• Median home value: $209,500 (state: $244,900)
• Poverty rate: 6.4% (state: 8.1%)
• Violent crimes per 100,000 people: 114 (state: 199)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2019, 01:13:14 PM
Some pretty lazy photojournalism if the only pics they can come up with for many of the towns are water towers or empty parking lots....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 17, 2019, 01:17:54 PM
Any Beloit Scoopers?

https://www.mystateline.com/news/usa-today-names-beloit-as-wisconsin-s-worst-city-to-live-/2006796185



This is accurate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on May 17, 2019, 02:10:32 PM
I just re-heated fish for lunch in our break room microwave. It tastes delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 17, 2019, 02:13:24 PM
I just re-heated fish for lunch in our break room microwave. It tastes delicious.

Ban dis guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 17, 2019, 02:22:25 PM
I just re-heated fish for lunch in our break room microwave. It tastes delicious.

Tuna casserole?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on May 17, 2019, 02:23:39 PM
Tuna casserole?

No, I bring that in fresh on Mondays. Today it's salmon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on May 17, 2019, 02:36:59 PM
Also, this.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/business/media/grumpy-cat-dead.html

:(((

So sad that she's gone. Pudge (from Minneapolis!) better live forever!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 17, 2019, 02:53:45 PM
Also, this.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/business/media/grumpy-cat-dead.html

(https://i.imgur.com/NTsnjwT.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 17, 2019, 02:54:43 PM
I just re-heated fish for lunch in our break room microwave. It tastes delicious.

And now we've come full circle.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg1037213#msg1037213
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 17, 2019, 04:50:15 PM
And now we've come full circle.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg1037213#msg1037213

Who are you kidding?  That post was No. 4093 in the thread.  We're well past "full circle."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 17, 2019, 04:54:14 PM
Who are you kidding?  That post was No. 4093 in the thread.  We're well past "full circle."

Post 360 was full circle. We've gone that route 11 times and counting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 17, 2019, 05:26:06 PM
Post 360 was full circle. We've gone that route 11 times and counting.

(https://pics.me.me/black-holes-absorb-matter-black-holes-matter-3094055.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 17, 2019, 08:26:39 PM
Post 360 was full circle. We've gone that route 11 times and counting.

Time is a flat circle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2019, 09:29:04 PM
(https://pics.me.me/black-holes-absorb-matter-black-holes-matter-3094055.png)

Armageddon, as processed on Scoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2019, 09:39:58 PM
Also, this.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/business/media/grumpy-cat-dead.html

So he has eight more times around, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 18, 2019, 10:15:43 AM
Time is a flat circle.
Fake news!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 18, 2019, 11:09:04 AM
Time is a flat circle.

I prefer to think of it as a big ball of Wibbly Wobbly, timey wimey stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on May 18, 2019, 11:42:27 AM
Site of the day:  http://www.vhemt.org/

What is priceless is one of the leaders is Mr. Bates. You can't make that up.

I smell a hidden agenda at play here...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 18, 2019, 04:41:36 PM
So...Times Square spontaneously combusts. Armageddon?

https://nypost.com/2019/05/18/electronic-billboard-in-times-square-goes-up-in-flames/amp/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on May 20, 2019, 02:25:24 PM
Slurping whipped cream directly from a pressurized can is the best post-lunch dessert.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 20, 2019, 03:04:12 PM
Slurping whipped cream directly from a pressurized can is the best post-lunch dessert.

"NY Warrior is a slurper."
  -wee willie warrior
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 20, 2019, 04:13:37 PM
I'll just put this right here ...

https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs/inhalants/whippits/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 20, 2019, 05:23:18 PM
I'll just put this right here ...

https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs/inhalants/whippits/
From Eva, the bot drug counselor:
Quote
Hello,
I can assist you with getting help for substance abuse or exploring treatment options.

I don't get a bot when I open Arby's home page.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 20, 2019, 06:37:24 PM
Slurping whipped cream directly from a pressurized can is the best post-lunch dessert.

Actually, I prefer spraying it on someone first.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on May 20, 2019, 08:03:39 PM
Actually, I prefer spraying it on someone first.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/IIGVQgq4BwBJS/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 23, 2019, 08:53:23 PM
Digging the MU t shirt behind the TNT announcers

Well done.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 23, 2019, 10:23:49 PM
Digging the MU t shirt behind the TNT announcers

Well done.
LOL too much vino rojo didn't notice, anybody have pics?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 23, 2019, 10:56:52 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 23, 2019, 11:33:38 PM
Can't ever recall seeing a conference kick a team out for being too good....

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/05/22/stthomas-minnesota-athletics-leaving-miac-conference
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 24, 2019, 08:13:49 AM
Can't ever recall seeing a conference kick a team out for being too good....

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/05/22/stthomas-minnesota-athletics-leaving-miac-conference
Conference wants to be mediocre, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 24, 2019, 08:39:14 AM
Can't ever recall seeing a conference kick a team out for being too good....

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/05/22/stthomas-minnesota-athletics-leaving-miac-conference


It wasn’t just that they were winning but how they were winning with the football team in particular being relentless on how they ran up the score on some of their conference rivals.

And the conference was in real danger of breaking apart without this move. Some schools, such as St. John’s, probably wasn’t thrilled with this action but didn’t want to see an increase in travel costs and loss of other rivalries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenEagle323 on May 24, 2019, 08:46:34 AM
Crean sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 30, 2019, 10:04:11 AM
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-top-10-percent-drink-way-more-than-you-think.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 30, 2019, 01:16:31 PM
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-top-10-percent-drink-way-more-than-you-think.html


73.85 drinks every week?

Sounds like...college.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 30, 2019, 02:09:26 PM

73.85 drinks every week?

Sounds like...college.

~10 drinks a day, every day?  I didn't know anyone who did that in college.  That's an alcoholic rate.  Any student who did that wouldn't be around very long.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 30, 2019, 02:38:09 PM
~10 drinks a day, every day?  I didn't know anyone who did that in college.  That's an alcoholic rate.  Any student who did that wouldn't be around very long.

Not a J major, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on May 30, 2019, 03:51:59 PM
~10 drinks a day, every day?  I didn't know anyone who did that in college.  That's an alcoholic rate.  Any student who did that wouldn't be around very long.
Sounds like a weekend at the Lighthouse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 30, 2019, 04:50:35 PM
~10 drinks a day, every day?  I didn't know anyone who did that in college.  That's an alcoholic rate.  Any student who did that wouldn't be around very long.


My teal wasn't working.

But then there's this frat at Faber College....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 30, 2019, 08:13:52 PM
Biting into an Envy right at this minute. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on May 30, 2019, 09:08:31 PM
~10 drinks a day, every day?  I didn't know anyone who did that in college.  That's an alcoholic rate.  Any student who did that wouldn't be around very long.

Sometimes it was 5 quiet ones and sometimes it was 25 Saturday ones. It all averages out.

Couldn’t imagine doing that now though
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 30, 2019, 09:38:11 PM
Sometimes it was 5 quiet ones and sometimes it was 25 Saturday ones. It all averages out.

OK, lets argue you can drink 5 per day and 25 on Sat (!!!), that's still ~8 per day not counting Sat.  Realistically, lets say you can handle 15 both weekend days (30 total), you *only* need 8/day for the weekdays.  I have a hard time figuring out how 10% of society is doing this.  I drink plenty, but these numbers don't seem right.  At least not in a "functioning" kind of way.  Or financial for that matter...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2019, 08:19:44 AM
OK, lets argue you can drink 5 per day and 25 on Sat (!!!), that's still ~8 per day not counting Sat.  Realistically, lets say you can handle 15 both weekend days (30 total), you *only* need 8/day for the weekdays.  I have a hard time figuring out how 10% of society is doing this.  I drink plenty, but these numbers don't seem right.  At least not in a "functioning" kind of way.  Or financial for that matter...


I have a feeling these aren't the kind of people you'd see functioning in any significant way. In fact, you might not see them at all, since they're probably laying on their couches most of the time with empty beer cans scattered around them....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 31, 2019, 09:33:13 AM
So the top 10% of drinkers drink more in a week than the remaining 90%. So, the alcohol industry is primarily funded by alcoholics right? I don't see another way those numbers could be interpreted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 31, 2019, 09:54:21 AM

I have a feeling these aren't the kind of people you'd see functioning in any significant way. In fact, you might not see them at all, since they're probably laying on their couches most of the time with empty beer cans scattered around them....

Goooo,

I worked on the floor of the CBOE for 30 years and knew plenty of guys who would have been over 73.85 before the weekend even started. They showed up every day for work and would have to be classified as high functioning.

Some quit. Some are dead. A very few "slowed down". Like great athletes they were only able to put up "big numbers" for a limited amount of time. Nobody stays in their prime for long.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on May 31, 2019, 12:44:14 PM
OK, lets argue you can drink 5 per day and 25 on Sat (!!!), that's still ~8 per day not counting Sat.  Realistically, lets say you can handle 15 both weekend days (30 total), you *only* need 8/day for the weekdays.  I have a hard time figuring out how 10% of society is doing this.  I drink plenty, but these numbers don't seem right.  At least not in a "functioning" kind of way.  Or financial for that matter...

I was talking about college. Zero chance I could drink like that now.

On a similar note, last year when I got my physical the doctor asked how much I drink and I told him just on the weekends. He pressed harder for a number and I told him when I drink/go out it’s probably 10 in a day/night (thought I was low balling him). The doctor stopped dead in his tracks and couldn’t believe it. Told me it was “excessive”.

About a week later I was at a bar bullish!ting with the guy who ended up being the head liver doctor in the Henry Ford medical practice in Detroit. I told him the story and he told me the magic number is 28 a week. Doesn’t matter how you cut it: 4 a day, 28 on Saturday, doesn’t matter. That’s the magic number.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 31, 2019, 12:49:01 PM
So the top 10% of drinkers drink more in a week than the remaining 90%. So, the alcohol industry is primarily funded by alcoholics right? I don't see another way those numbers could be interpreted.

As a proven mathematical theorem, 30% of your brand users consume 70% of your product (known falsely as the 80/20 rule, it’s really 70/30). In this case it’s about 93%.  This is the result of two things: The drunks and the 30% non-drinkers (Mormons, Muslims, Born Againers).

The reported usage of the Top 10% of drinkers is pretty incredible, but the fact that 30% of adults who claim that they don’t partake is maybe just as incredible. As someone in the medical field told me, if you say that you have 2-3 drinks per week, doctors will multiple that by a factor of three. My elderly mom even has a drink a day.

Here is consumption by state. Northern and rural or tourist destinations.
(https://static.vinepair.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ConsumptionByState_Infographic.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on May 31, 2019, 12:59:35 PM
OK, lets argue you can drink 5 per day and 25 on Sat (!!!), that's still ~8 per day not counting Sat.  Realistically, lets say you can handle 15 both weekend days (30 total), you *only* need 8/day for the weekdays.  I have a hard time figuring out how 10% of society is doing this.  I drink plenty, but these numbers don't seem right.  At least not in a "functioning" kind of way.  Or financial for that matter...

There was a Nobel prize winner who used to have a requirement of an entire bottle of scotch at the podium for any talk he would give.

He would finish the entire bottle of scotch within a 1.5-2 hr lecture. That is 25 shots. He would then go out and drink with everyone all night.

Absolutely brilliant man, but would put these average numbers to shame. He probably drank a minimum of 30 drinks a day.

He did die quite young though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2019, 01:04:17 PM
[In walks Norm Peterson.]
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 31, 2019, 01:26:51 PM
[In walks Norm Peterson.]

Norm!  How's life treating you?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on May 31, 2019, 03:44:26 PM
Like it caught me sleeping with its wife.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 31, 2019, 04:45:08 PM
It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing milk bone underwear.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 31, 2019, 04:50:09 PM
Can I pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?"
"A little early, isn't it, Woody?"
"For a beer?"
"No, for stupid questions."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on May 31, 2019, 04:57:58 PM
The Cheers gang is watching the Miss America contest while Woody serves drinks.

Norm: Woody! Miss Indiana.

Woody: Aww, I did at first, but Boston is my home now.




Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 31, 2019, 05:12:07 PM
What do you say to a cold one Mr Petersen?

See ya later Vera I’m going to Cheers. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 31, 2019, 05:14:58 PM
BTW that show perfected the use of the “cold open.”

https://youtu.be/GhBny671ZwE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 31, 2019, 06:54:00 PM

I have a feeling these aren't the kind of people you'd see functioning in any significant way. In fact, you might not see them at all, since they're probably laying on their couches most of the time with empty beer cans scattered around them....

Unless you are some sort of savant, there is little chance you could drink at that level and still graduate on time.  And if you did, congratulations; you are what is called a functioning alcoholic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 01, 2019, 06:47:34 PM
As a proven mathematical theorem, 30% of your brand users consume 70% of your product (known falsely as the 80/20 rule, it’s really 70/30). In this case it’s about 93%.  This is the result of two things: The drunks and the 30% non-drinkers (Mormons, Muslims, Born Againers).

The reported usage of the Top 10% of drinkers is pretty incredible, but the fact that 30% of adults who claim that they don’t partake is maybe just as incredible. As someone in the medical field told me, if you say that you have 2-3 drinks per week, doctors will multiple that by a factor of three. My elderly mom even has a drink a day.

Here is consumption by state. Northern and rural or tourist destinations.
(https://static.vinepair.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ConsumptionByState_Infographic.png)

gotta love these numbers-but awwcifer, all i had was one or two...people ALWAYS under "estimate" what they drink or admit to, unless it's a playboy magazine poll for the biggest party school in the world.  then everyone's an aka hawlic

  always loved the term "binge" drinking.  why don't they just call it "guzzling" or doing shots, bobsledding, etc etc

"Unfortunately more than seven percent of the American population aged 18 and up have a drinking problem; this is nearly 13.8 million Americans, and 8.1 million of them are alcoholic. Based on these numbers, it is clear that alcoholism and alcohol abuse are serious problems that affect many people."

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 01, 2019, 08:42:21 PM
Curious, what is the definition of a drink.  Is it a beer, a glass of wine, a martini, or a Manhattan?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 01, 2019, 09:26:29 PM
Curious, what is the definition of a drink.  Is it a beer, a glass of wine, a martini, or a Manhattan?

12 oz beer, glass (5 oz.?) of wine, shot (1oz) of hard liquor. So a generous pour of wine might be 1.5 - 2 drinks and a heavy handed mixed drink might be 2-3.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 02, 2019, 09:19:23 AM
Why does the Spelling Bee get so much attention, when the Geography Bee does not? 

Knowing geography > Memorizing thousands of words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Jvdw9djTs

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 02, 2019, 11:46:12 AM
Why does the Spelling Bee get so much attention, when the Geography Bee does not? 

Knowing geography > Memorizing thousands of words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Jvdw9djTs



District Geobee champion agrees
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 02, 2019, 05:34:57 PM
I was wondering why they call it a spelling "bee," and discovered that the term has nothing to do with a contest or competition. It's derived from the Middle English word "bene," which means to help neighbors in the accomplishment of a particular task.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/alternate-spelling-bee-titles

So how come a contestant gets disqualified if they are caught getting help spelling a word?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 02, 2019, 06:35:20 PM
I was wondering why they call it a spelling "bee," and discovered that the term has nothing to do with a contest or competition. It's derived from the Middle English word "bene," which means to help neighbors in the accomplishment of a particular task.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/alternate-spelling-bee-titles

So how come a contestant gets disqualified if they are caught getting help spelling a word?

You are helping your neighbor become a better speller through public humiliation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 02, 2019, 08:48:11 PM
You are helping your neighbor become a better speller through public humiliation.


I can get down with that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2019, 07:58:37 AM
Anyone who has tried a durian [raises hand] will understand just how crazy it is that the Chinese pay big money for them. I guess 'acquired taste' has become code for "they would eat rancid meat covered by flies if they thought it was cool."

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/02/npr-malaysia-china-durian-craze

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 03, 2019, 08:04:30 AM
Anyone who has tried a durian [raises hand] will understand just how crazy it is that the Chinese pay big money for them. I guess 'acquired taste' has become code for "they would eat rancid meat covered by flies if they thought it was cool."

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/02/npr-malaysia-china-durian-craze

It's on my bucket list. Is it really as bad as it's made out to be?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2019, 08:35:14 AM
It's on my bucket list. Is it really as bad as it's made out to be?


I gagged as soon as I put it in my mouth, but quickly swallowed. My wife gagged and spit hers out into a napkin. The vendor told us our responses weren't that unusual. Even in SE Asia (where they are most popular), they aren't allowed in enclosed public places like buses and subways because the smell is so offensive.

I would describe the taste/smell as an onion that went bad, then sat out for another couple of weeks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 03, 2019, 08:47:41 AM

I gagged as soon as I put it in my mouth, but quickly swallowed. My wife gagged and spit hers out into a napkin. The vendor told us our responses weren't that unusual. Even in SE Asia (where they are most popular), they aren't allowed in enclosed public places like buses and subways because the smell is so offensive.

I would describe the taste/smell as an onion that went bad, then sat out for another couple of weeks.

Interesting, weirdly I'm more intrigued now that before. Maybe I'll make a day where I knock out Durian, Hakarl and Surstromming all at once.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 03, 2019, 08:57:56 AM
Interesting, weirdly I'm more intrigued now that before. Maybe I'll make a day where I knock out Durian, Hakarl and Surstromming all at once.

I would too like to try it at some point--ideally in asia.  From my experience eating Limburger cheese though, I think I would space those things out.  The intensity seems to build the more you eat of these items.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 03, 2019, 09:20:39 AM
Julia Child once said that durian smells like dead babies mixed with strawberries mixed with Camembert,

I'll just nope the eff right out of that.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 03, 2019, 09:31:18 AM
I would too like to try it at some point--ideally in asia.  From my experience eating Limburger cheese though, I think I would space those things out.  The intensity seems to build the more you eat of these items.

My mom used to eat Limburger.  That stuff smells awful.  I recall my mom saying, "it's good if you can get past the smell."  My response:  "why would you want to?"  And I did try it.  She was wrong.

I've grown tolerant of increasingly "stinky" cheeses over the years, but every now and then I find one that is just awful.  I've never had a desire to try Limburger again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 03, 2019, 10:54:33 AM
Limburger is fantastic as long as you do NOT smell it 1st.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 03, 2019, 12:51:46 PM
Julia Child once said that durian smells like dead babies mixed with strawberries mixed with Camembert,

I'll just nope the eff right out of that.


Musta been a bad year for strawberries when she said that....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 05, 2019, 09:22:37 AM
I have this sense that this would happen to me if I ever bought a "dream car."

https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/05/entertainment/tracy-morgan-bugatti-crash-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 05, 2019, 09:28:44 AM
OK, lets argue you can drink 5 per day and 25 on Sat (!!!), that's still ~8 per day not counting Sat.  Realistically, lets say you can handle 15 both weekend days (30 total), you *only* need 8/day for the weekdays.  I have a hard time figuring out how 10% of society is doing this.  I drink plenty, but these numbers don't seem right.  At least not in a "functioning" kind of way.  Or financial for that matter...

Natty light don’t be costin that much
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on June 05, 2019, 12:40:09 PM
Natty light don’t be costin that much
Nor is Natty light much like beer.  Just sayin'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 05, 2019, 01:03:23 PM
I would too like to try it at some point--ideally in asia.  From my experience eating Limburger cheese though, I think I would space those things out.  The intensity seems to build the more you eat of these items.

I guess, if you’re gonna do it, make sure it’s fresh, eyn’a?  Wonder what a bad one would taste like
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on June 05, 2019, 04:58:02 PM
Natty light don’t be costin that much

Yeh, anyone ever wonder who is buying those $6 750ml bottles of vodka the college kids won't touch?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 06, 2019, 10:07:15 AM
Yeh, anyone ever wonder who is buying those $6 750ml bottles of vodka the college kids won't touch?

The poors.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on June 06, 2019, 10:33:01 AM
The poors.

We prefer to be called millennials. Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on June 06, 2019, 11:29:49 AM
Yeh, anyone ever wonder who is buying those $6 750ml bottles of vodka the college kids won't touch?

Most vodka, whether cheap or expensive is made the exact same way. Buying concentrated alcohol from the same distillers that sell in bulk, and just adding water.

You pay for the marketing, labels, and bottle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 06, 2019, 05:51:28 PM
The poors.


Andie and Duckie?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on June 06, 2019, 06:29:24 PM
Anyone who has tried a durian [raises hand] will understand just how crazy it is that the Chinese pay big money for them. I guess 'acquired taste' has become code for "they would eat rancid meat covered by flies if they thought it was cool."

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/02/npr-malaysia-china-durian-craze

They also pay big money for geoduck clams. Which are vile but for some reason (or for that very) are a big delicacy and thus expensive there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 06, 2019, 08:52:23 PM
Most vodka, whether cheap or expensive is made the exact same way. Buying concentrated alcohol from the same distillers that sell in bulk, and just adding water.

You pay for the marketing, labels, and bottle.
Most cheap vodka yes and some expensive ones with good marketing
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2019, 11:20:17 AM
Happy National Donut day .. Krispy Kreme and Dunkin  = free donut today.

https://lifehacker.com/where-to-get-free-donuts-on-national-donut-day-2019-1835101014
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 07, 2019, 05:28:16 PM
Happy National Donut day .. Krispy Kreme and Dunkin  = free donut today.

https://lifehacker.com/where-to-get-free-donuts-on-national-donut-day-2019-1835101014

And a happy NDD to you too, ‘Topper!

And to make your evening complete, it is also National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 07, 2019, 09:35:47 PM
Norm!  How's life treating you?

"What's shakin', Norm?" "Both chins and all four cheeks!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on June 07, 2019, 10:12:11 PM
Most vodka, whether cheap or expensive is made the exact same way. Buying concentrated alcohol from the same distillers that sell in bulk, and just adding water.

You pay for the marketing, labels, and bottle.

Drink a ton, then tell me this. Nonsense.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on June 07, 2019, 10:16:48 PM
Drink a ton, then tell me this. Nonsense.

https://www.npr.org/2018/03/01/590022606/is-there-really-a-difference-between-expensive-vodka-and-cheap-vodka

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 08, 2019, 07:19:17 AM
Gumballs have been inflation-proof, thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 08, 2019, 07:26:09 AM
Gumballs have been inflation-proof, thoughts?

I'm guessing you lack a basic understanding of Gumballs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2019, 08:25:26 AM
I'm guessing you lack a basic understanding of Gumballs.


I see what you did there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 08, 2019, 08:30:55 AM
Gumballs have been inflation-proof, thoughts?

When was the last time you saw a gumball machine?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 08, 2019, 12:26:13 PM
When was the last time you saw a gumball machine?

40-50 years ago, my dad (a lawyer) kept an operating gumball machine in his personal office, with a tray of pennies next to it.   It was in constant use.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 08, 2019, 01:23:05 PM
When was the last time you saw a gumball machine?

Yesterday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2019, 06:39:43 PM
Yesterday.


And did you partake?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 08, 2019, 06:47:30 PM

And did you partake?
A ND football player passed me a bong and asked me, will you partake? I did,  and MU won the basketball game next day
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2019, 07:32:04 PM
A ND football player passed me a bong and asked me, will you partake? I did,  and MU won the basketball game next day


There's a lesson in there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 08, 2019, 07:42:57 PM

There's a lesson in there....
Yes, you do not say no to a huge MF running back !!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 08, 2019, 07:57:34 PM

There's a lesson in there....

ND blows?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2019, 08:51:53 PM
ND blows?


Affirmative.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2019, 08:53:04 PM
Yes, you do not say no to a huge MF running back !!!

And double affirmative.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 08, 2019, 09:47:13 PM
Sophomore year, I went back to visit some friends. A few were on the FB team. One was a HS friend. They passed me off as a recruit. Didn’t pay for a drink, and a few other benefits too.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 09, 2019, 05:02:19 PM
When will cornhole be an Olympic sport?

I know what you're watching for the next 5 hours...

https://www.youtube.com/v/ad779lW3YcY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 09, 2019, 05:13:31 PM
Anyone own a Yeti Hopper?  Worth it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2019, 05:44:21 PM
When will cornhole be an Olympic sport?

I know what you're watching for the next 5 hours...

https://www.youtube.com/v/ad779lW3YcY


They really need to change the name, or workplace filters are going to keep people from watching or even chatting about it. Sounds more like a category of porn than a game families play in their backyards.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2019, 08:17:46 PM
Best Scoop thread of the Wojo era is RIGHT HERE!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 09, 2019, 08:20:47 PM
This is the thread that outed the evil red delicious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 09, 2019, 09:15:15 PM
This is the thread that outed the evil red delicious

Did that really need outing? I feel like anyone with two taste buds to rub together knew of the red delicious' evil.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2019, 09:50:38 PM
Did that really need outing? I feel like anyone with two taste buds to rub together knew of the red delicious' evil.

I agree...and yet people still buy them. Mind boggling.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 09, 2019, 11:59:15 PM
how many scoville units can a person take?  and still taste stuff


cayenne is 50k habanero is 15000 and the grim reaper is  1.5 million?? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 10, 2019, 09:41:18 AM
When will cornhole be an Olympic sport?

I know what you're watching for the next 5 hours...

https://www.youtube.com/v/ad779lW3YcY

Can I add Cornhole to the Things I Don't Get thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Class71 on June 10, 2019, 11:08:28 AM
NNTR
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 10, 2019, 11:11:39 AM
Can I add Cornhole to the Things I Don't Get thread?

Yes.  But you might want to specify...if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on June 10, 2019, 12:09:45 PM
It's bags, not cornhole

https://www.youtube.com/v/LntVJf9UG3g
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 10, 2019, 04:30:52 PM
It's bags, not cornhole

https://www.youtube.com/v/LntVJf9UG3g

So basically, the game involves trying to get your “bags” into a “cornhole”? Not a wealth of good naming options.

Maybe we should skip both names and just call it Al.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 10, 2019, 04:45:32 PM
Fabricio had a tough early morning. He must have stopped at Dunkin’ to get an early AM powdered donut.

http://thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/coke-nose-case-420963
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 10, 2019, 05:57:51 PM
Meanwhile, on the Ocho..

https://www.youtube.com/v/T4K71lKpDuQ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on June 10, 2019, 07:01:35 PM
That would get sizable ratings...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 10, 2019, 07:51:35 PM
Meanwhile, on the Ocho..

https://www.youtube.com/v/T4K71lKpDuQ




They had a great article about that in the last OSQ.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on June 11, 2019, 09:12:37 AM
Anyone own a Yeti Hopper?  Worth it?

I have an RTIC SoftPack 30 which is less than 1/2 the price of the Yeti and I f'ing love it. RTIC has been clearing out some stock as of late and you can get a SoftPack 30 for $99.99.

https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/softpak/RTIC-SoftPak-30-Steel-Blue (https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/softpak/RTIC-SoftPak-30-Steel-Blue)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 11, 2019, 09:22:56 AM
I have an RTIC SoftPack 30 which is less than 1/2 the price of the Yeti and I f'ing love it. RTIC has been clearing out some stock as of late and you can get a SoftPack 30 for $99.99.

https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/softpak/RTIC-SoftPak-30-Steel-Blue (https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/softpak/RTIC-SoftPak-30-Steel-Blue)

Interesting you should post that today.  My son and I are planning a cross-country road trip in a few weeks, and yesterday I was looking at soft coolers.  The price on the Yeti coolers is absolutely absurd.  I really can't justify spending that kind of money on a cooler. 

Question: if I get one of these, how well do they fold up to throw into a small suitcase (i.e., carry-on size) for the trip back home?  I'm driving there, but flying back.

Another question:  how well does it "really" keep ice?  I see it says five days.  Many reviews I was reading yesterday (including Yeti) say that those claims are total BS.  What's your experience been?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on June 11, 2019, 12:48:18 PM
Interesting you should post that today.  My son and I are planning a cross-country road trip in a few weeks, and yesterday I was looking at soft coolers.  The price on the Yeti coolers is absolutely absurd.  I really can't justify spending that kind of money on a cooler. 

Question: if I get one of these, how well do they fold up to throw into a small suitcase (i.e., carry-on size) for the trip back home?  I'm driving there, but flying back.

Another question:  how well does it "really" keep ice?  I see it says five days.  Many reviews I was reading yesterday (including Yeti) say that those claims are total BS.  What's your experience been?

The one I have will not fold up at all. These are much sturdier and solid than some lunch bag soft side cooler. It would most likely become your carry on or you could check it.

As for ice, mine keeps my freezer packs still solid for a weekend. They're getting a little soft but still really cold. Don't use actual ice and it will prevent you from having a mess.

A buddy of mine keeps his RTIC hardside outside all summer and it acts as his beer fridge. He puts a fresh bag of ice in it once a week and everything is kept really cold.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 11, 2019, 01:36:03 PM
The one I have will not fold up at all. These are much sturdier and solid than some lunch bag soft side cooler. It would most likely become your carry on or you could check it.

As for ice, mine keeps my freezer packs still solid for a weekend. They're getting a little soft but still really cold. Don't use actual ice and it will prevent you from having a mess.

A buddy of mine keeps his RTIC hardside outside all summer and it acts as his beer fridge. He puts a fresh bag of ice in it once a week and everything is kept really cold.

Thanks.

Your original post seemed like a bot to me because yesterday I was googling all the cooler brands, and now I'm being flooded with ads for coolers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on June 11, 2019, 02:47:46 PM
The one I have will not fold up at all. These are much sturdier and solid than some lunch bag soft side cooler. It would most likely become your carry on or you could check it.

As for ice, mine keeps my freezer packs still solid for a weekend. They're getting a little soft but still really cold. Don't use actual ice and it will prevent you from having a mess.

A buddy of mine keeps his RTIC hardside outside all summer and it acts as his beer fridge. He puts a fresh bag of ice in it once a week and everything is kept really cold.

Where does your buddy live?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on June 11, 2019, 03:34:40 PM
Where does your buddy live?

Roscoe Village (Chicago).

He keeps it out all winter too and it hasn't frozen solid either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 11, 2019, 04:08:27 PM
I have an RTIC SoftPack 30 which is less than 1/2 the price of the Yeti and I f'ing love it. RTIC has been clearing out some stock as of late and you can get a SoftPack 30 for $99.99.

https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/softpak/RTIC-SoftPak-30-Steel-Blue (https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/softpak/RTIC-SoftPak-30-Steel-Blue)

Thanks Chili,

Regards,

Chili
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on June 11, 2019, 04:15:27 PM
I believe YETIs are great.

But I also don't believe you need to spend the money on them.

I have various products that are basically copycats... Orca, RTIC, Pelican, some of the higher end Coleman, Ozark Trail.

I can attest to this one from Costco as well: https://www.costco.com/Coho-24-Can-Cooler.product.100469090.html

Now... will any of those keep your ice from melting in blistering sun for 5 days on a boat in the tropics? No. But for weekends, day trips, kayaking, indycar races, float trips, day on the lake, etc... they are perfect.

There's also a fantastic and functional backpack cooler at Costco right now, but they don't carry on their website, so I can't share.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 13, 2019, 09:36:03 AM
Congratulations to the Blues. So the list of current top-league pro sports franchises that have been existence for at least 50 years but never won a league championship just shrunk by one.

I'm too lazy to do extensive research on the exact years of existence and the total teams (and I don't follow the NHL), but my 'quick and dirty' list includes:

-Seattle/Milwaukee Brewers
-SD Padres
-Texas Rangers
-Minnesota Vikings
-Buffalo Bills
-Cincinnati Bengals
-SD/LA Chargers
-Phoenix Suns

The Raptors of course wouldn't be on this list because they are relatively new (founded 1995), and I have likewise excluded other recent 'expansion' teams.

Others in the 'established on or before about 1970' group?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on June 13, 2019, 11:29:56 AM
Congratulations to the Blues. So the list of current top-league pro sports franchises that have been existence for at least 50 years but never won a league championship just shrunk by one.

I'm too lazy to do extensive research on the exact years of existence and the total teams (and I don't follow the NHL), but my 'quick and dirty' list includes:

-Seattle/Milwaukee Brewers
-SD Padres
-Texas Rangers
-Minnesota Vikings
-Buffalo Bills
-Cincinnati Bengals
-SD/LA Chargers
-Phoenix Suns

The Raptors of course wouldn't be on this list because they are relatively new (founded 1995), and I have likewise excluded other recent 'expansion' teams.

Others in the 'established on or before about 1970' group?
Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 13, 2019, 07:24:51 PM
The Ocho must be upset that ABC scooped them on this....

https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/mini-golf-show-holey-moley-begins-on-abc-june-20
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on June 13, 2019, 08:12:14 PM
Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals

Motor City Kitties
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 13, 2019, 08:24:52 PM
https://twitter.com/anonymouseagle/status/1139325481130631168?s=21
 :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 13, 2019, 09:06:32 PM
Motor City Kitties

NFL Championships in ‘35, ‘52, ‘53 and ‘57.

Been a while, but they have won.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 18, 2019, 08:29:45 AM
Just got a windshield replaced, and now the airbag light comes on and stays on.  Didn't happen before.  Of course, the glass company says it is unrelated.  Hmmmm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 18, 2019, 08:35:59 AM
Just got a windshield replaced, and now the airbag light comes on and stays on.  Didn't happen before.  Of course, the glass company says it is unrelated.  Hmmmm.


It most definitely is related. An airbag relies on a properly installed windshield to work. Otherwise it will push the windshield out of the car and not give you the protection you would need.  Call your insurance company.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 18, 2019, 12:48:54 PM
Just got a windshield replaced, and now the airbag light comes on and stays on.  Didn't happen before.  Of course, the glass company says it is unrelated.  Hmmmm.


I hate when a company clearly causes a problem, then claims ignorance about it.

I had a couple of tires replaced a few years ago, and magically the "check tire pressure" light came on and stayed on. The pressure was fine, I did the "reset" thing described in the owners' manual, and the light stayed on...and the tire place still claimed it had nothing to do with it. Hmmmm.....

On the plus side, they didn't ruin the flux capacitor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 18, 2019, 04:24:36 PM

It most definitely is related. An airbag relies on a properly installed windshield to work. Otherwise it will push the windshield out of the car and not give you the protection you would need.  Call your insurance company.

::)  An improperly installed windshield will not trigger an airbag light.  Cars today may be smart, but they're not sentient.  Yet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 18, 2019, 04:34:05 PM
::)  An improperly installed windshield will not trigger an airbag light.  Cars today may be smart, but they're not sentient.  Yet.


You are correct.  I wasn't very thorough with my explanation.  It is very likely that an improperly installed windshield is letting moisture build up somewhere it shouldn't which is causing the airbag light.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 18, 2019, 05:08:34 PM
::)  An improperly installed windshield will not trigger an airbag light.  Cars today may be smart, but they're not sentient.  Yet.


My car asked me to tell you that she is quite upset by your comment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 19, 2019, 08:05:36 AM
Milkman delivers!

https://twitter.com/marquettembb/status/1141082848952274945?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 19, 2019, 12:20:25 PM
Milkman delivers!

https://twitter.com/marquettembb/status/1141082848952274945?s=21

THE TERROR
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 19, 2019, 04:12:37 PM
Gonna miss Matty. His minutes declined this season, but his enthusiasm and leadership were unquestioned.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on June 19, 2019, 04:44:46 PM

One of Wojo's best recruits.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 19, 2019, 06:50:27 PM

You are correct.  I wasn't very thorough with my explanation.  It is very likely that an improperly installed windshield is letting moisture build up somewhere it shouldn't which is causing the airbag light.

Wrong again.  Most airbag codes are triggered by faulty sensors (by measuring resistance across the circuit), severed connections/open circuits (cut wire, disconnected harness, etc.) or malfunctioning control modules.  This could mean a lot of things: a bad seatbelt buckle, a compromised crash sensor, a blown fuse, etc.  But “moisture buildup,” let alone from a faulty windshield install, is not.

Best case scenario... the electrical from a powered rear view mirror or wiper defroster attached to the windshield shorted during removal/install and blew a fuse on a shared circuit.  Worst case, the windshield tech surged the power while d/c’ing and bricked the control module. 

Likely case, completely unrelated.


Check fuses first.  Then check any yellow wires, harnesses, etc. in the vicinity of the windshield inside the engine bay.  Then go to AutoZone and have them pull the code. 

If all that fails, then you proceed with installing a windshield dehumidifier. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 19, 2019, 07:22:06 PM
Wrong again.  Most airbag codes are triggered by faulty sensors (by measuring resistance across the circuit), severed connections/open circuits (cut wire, disconnected harness, etc.) or malfunctioning control modules.  This could mean a lot of things: a bad seatbelt buckle, a compromised crash sensor, a blown fuse, etc.  But “moisture buildup,” let alone from a faulty windshield install, is not.

Best case scenario... the electrical from a powered rear view mirror or wiper defroster attached to the windshield shorted during removal/install and blew a fuse on a shared circuit.  Worst case, the windshield tech surged the power while d/c’ing and bricked the control module. 

Likely case, completely unrelated.


Check fuses first.  Then check any yellow wires, harnesses, etc. in the vicinity of the windshield inside the engine bay.  Then go to AutoZone and have them pull the code. 

If all that fails, then you proceed with installing a windshield dehumidifier.


Personally, I would start by kicking the tires.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 19, 2019, 09:04:06 PM

Personally, I would start by kicking the tires.

That only works five times in nine. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 20, 2019, 08:44:57 AM
So the weather report this morning had a 0% chance of rain. I started to get ready for my bike ride and looked outside, and it was pouring. Not drizzle, but an all-out steady rain. We've had lazy summer days where there isn't a cloud in the sky, but they hedge their bets with 15-20% rain chances and we still don't see a drop. Then on a cloudy morning, they decide to say 0%, and the clouds open up.

A couple weeks ago, we had a tornado about a block from my house. There were no tornado watches or warnings, and I was standing in my garage watching interesting cloud formations when I saw a cloud begin to rotate and a funnel start to come down. Within seconds large trees were uprooted by an F1 tornado that was on the ground for 1.5 miles. And there were no sirens...until a few minutes after the tornado had ended.

Can someone remind me why we have a National Weather Service? Are their sophisticated computers really any better than looking out the window?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 20, 2019, 08:56:04 AM
Somebody needs some Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 20, 2019, 09:20:29 AM
What weather report had 0% chance of rain this morning?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 20, 2019, 09:34:50 AM
What weather report had 0% chance of rain this morning?

Weather.com

It conveniently changed to 55% AFTER the rain started to fall.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 20, 2019, 11:10:04 AM
Weather.com

It conveniently changed to 55% AFTER the rain started to fall.

wunderground.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 20, 2019, 12:56:35 PM
wunderground.com


I've tried them and the NWS local site, and have had similar issues with them all.

I don't expect perfection, but it's kind of frustrating when you see 0% on your computer screen and look out the window and see rain....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 20, 2019, 01:07:54 PM
So the weather report this morning had a 0% chance of rain. I started to get ready for my bike ride and looked outside, and it was pouring. Not drizzle, but an all-out steady rain. We've had lazy summer days where there isn't a cloud in the sky, but they hedge their bets with 15-20% rain chances and we still don't see a drop. Then on a cloudy morning, they decide to say 0%, and the clouds open up.

A couple weeks ago, we had a tornado about a block from my house. There were no tornado watches or warnings, and I was standing in my garage watching interesting cloud formations when I saw a cloud begin to rotate and a funnel start to come down. Within seconds large trees were uprooted by an F1 tornado that was on the ground for 1.5 miles. And there were no sirens...until a few minutes after the tornado had ended.

Can someone remind me why we have a National Weather Service? Are their sophisticated computers really any better than looking out the window?

That was not a tornado sucking trees out of the ground. It was an ND alum.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 20, 2019, 01:44:59 PM
Query:

Person A is driving in a parking lot and comes to stop at a striped/crosshatched area to allow pedestrians to pass.  Person B rear-ends Person A and panics, and hits the gas instead of the brake, rear-ending Person A a second time.  By default, Person B is found responsible for the collision by the responding police officer.  All parties observe that the center of Person A's bumper has been damaged as a result of the collision(s); however, the corner of the same bumper also appears to have pre-existing damage.  There is no apparent damage to Person B's vehicle.

Person A's bumper consists of two components: the outer shell (or "fascia") and an inner shock absorber made of hard foam that is molded to the shape of the fascia. 

The fascia is visibly dented/deformed from both the collision and the pre-existing damage.  Upon further examination, it is discovered that the collision also damaged the shock absorber; however, since the shock absorber does not wrap around the side of the bumper, it was not compromised by the pre-existing damage (i.e. the shock absorber was not damaged prior to the collision).

The fascia is a single piece of plastic, thus, it can only be repaired by replacing the entire fascia.  Likewise, the shock absorber is a single piece and can only be repaired by replacing the entire thing.  The fascia and shock absorber are two separate parts, i.e. they can be replaced independent of one another.

The cost to replace the entire bumper (fascia and shock absorber) is $1,000; the cost to replace just the shock absorber is $400.

-------

Person A demands that Person B replace the entire bumper (fascia and shock absorber).  Person B responds that since the fascia was already damaged, he is only responsible for the shock absorber underneath.  Yet Person A contends that since the fascia has been dented/deformed by the collision, the shock absorber cannot be replaced unless the fascia is also replaced.

-------

Set aside insurance for a moment... what is Person B's liability to Person A (for the damage)? 

I. $1,000
II.  $400
III.    $0
IV. Other (explain)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on June 20, 2019, 02:01:32 PM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/boston/now-millennials-are-growing-horns-our-of-their-skulls
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 20, 2019, 02:34:10 PM
Query:

Person A is driving in a parking lot and comes to stop at a striped/crosshatched area to allow pedestrians to pass.  Person B rear-ends Person A and panics, and hits the gas instead of the brake, rear-ending Person A a second time.  By default, Person B is found responsible for the collision by the responding police officer.  All parties observe that the center of Person A's bumper has been damaged as a result of the collision(s); however, the corner of the same bumper also appears to have pre-existing damage.  There is no apparent damage to Person B's vehicle.

Person A's bumper consists of two components: the outer shell (or "fascia") and an inner shock absorber made of hard foam that is molded to the shape of the fascia. 

The fascia is visibly dented/deformed from both the collision and the pre-existing damage.  Upon further examination, it is discovered that the collision also damaged the shock absorber; however, since the shock absorber does not wrap around the side of the bumper, it was not compromised by the pre-existing damage (i.e. the shock absorber was not damaged prior to the collision).

The fascia is a single piece of plastic, thus, it can only be repaired by replacing the entire fascia.  Likewise, the shock absorber is a single piece and can only be repaired by replacing the entire thing.  The fascia and shock absorber are two separate parts, i.e. they can be replaced independent of one another.

The cost to replace the entire bumper (fascia and shock absorber) is $1,000; the cost to replace just the shock absorber is $400.

-------

Person A demands that Person B replace the entire bumper (fascia and shock absorber).  Person B responds that since the fascia was already damaged, he is only responsible for the shock absorber underneath.  Yet Person A contends that since the fascia has been dented/deformed by the collision, the shock absorber cannot be replaced unless the fascia is also replaced.

-------

Set aside insurance for a moment... what is Person B's liability to Person A (for the damage)? 

I. $1,000
II.  $400
III.    $0
IV. Other (explain)

Let me guess:

Does the B in "Person B" stand for Benny?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 20, 2019, 04:04:44 PM
I would say $1000.

The fact that A chose not to repair the fascia from the previous accident is irrelevant. B still caused $1000 worth of damage to the fascia and the shock, and A has a right to demand that B pay.

WWJJD?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 21, 2019, 02:21:00 PM
Looks like a new grill to add to the Christmas wish list.

https://laughingsquid.com/757-jet-engine-barbecue-grill/?fbclid=IwAR0ECIBFHKSIChCF_NbSZ9jsJBrw_wmJrRTqwhwdg-fBILxTIMU9j0IqDJ8

Chili - your smoker look anything like this?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 21, 2019, 03:03:58 PM
Looks like a new grill to add to the Christmas wish list.

https://laughingsquid.com/757-jet-engine-barbecue-grill/?fbclid=IwAR0ECIBFHKSIChCF_NbSZ9jsJBrw_wmJrRTqwhwdg-fBILxTIMU9j0IqDJ8

Chili - your smoker look anything like this?

Ha!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 21, 2019, 04:58:03 PM
Looks like a new grill to add to the Christmas wish list.

https://laughingsquid.com/757-jet-engine-barbecue-grill/?fbclid=IwAR0ECIBFHKSIChCF_NbSZ9jsJBrw_wmJrRTqwhwdg-fBILxTIMU9j0IqDJ8


Somebody is compensating.

#micropenis
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 21, 2019, 05:06:47 PM
Somebody is compensating.

#micropenis

Ha!

Gotta love the overkill instinct of engineers, though. A fire extinguisher on a grill? Are they using Jet A in this sucker?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 22, 2019, 07:35:31 PM
Let me guess:

Does the B in "Person B" stand for Benny?

Shiite, my skillz behind the wheel are way too mad to be rear ending people. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 22, 2019, 07:50:01 PM
So Marie Curie or Mariah Carey on your birthday cake? Seems to me she got an upgrade.

https://mobile.twitter.com/harrietalida/status/1139628389009170433
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 22, 2019, 08:01:45 PM
DG, congrats on the sale.

When do you close?  Crown at Soft Pines, brother.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 24, 2019, 05:50:39 PM
We have a Keurig K155 at our office... it has a little touchscreen that goes through a sequence of images/animations while it's brewing.  I want to hack the unit, i.e. re-flash it with my own (SFW) images/animations; however, I don't see a data/com port on the thing.  The user manual shows a procedure to customize one of the screens on rotation with text and a phone number (mostly used to identify who services the machine), but that's not what I'm going for here. 

I want to flash a few GIF/jpgs of a leprechaun in various compromising positions with a certain rodent.

Any real engineers out there have any thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 25, 2019, 01:56:20 AM
Somebody needs some Arby's.

I am replete

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-eleven-deliver-slurpees-other-040551391.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 25, 2019, 01:06:46 PM
So they legalized recreational weed in Illinois. https://www.apnews.com/7b793d88f3c84417b83db0f770854960

Probably will make life a lot easier for the DePaul fan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 26, 2019, 09:25:39 PM
So they legalized recreational weed in Illinois. https://www.apnews.com/7b793d88f3c84417b83db0f770854960

Probably will make life a lot easier for the DePaul fan.

Interestingly, nearly half the people I’ve mentioned this to in the last couple weeks had no idea it was legalized.  I don’t hang out with hippies, however. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on June 27, 2019, 08:22:10 AM
Is there anything they can't do?  Your move vegetarians.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-carrot-megetable-marrot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 27, 2019, 08:27:02 AM
Is there anything they can't do?  Your move vegetarians.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-carrot-megetable-marrot

“Arby’s:  We have the beets”?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 27, 2019, 11:15:30 AM
So they legalized recreational weed in Illinois. https://www.apnews.com/7b793d88f3c84417b83db0f770854960

Probably will make life a lot easier for the DePaul fan.

They've already sold the Skyway and the parking meters. Need money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on June 27, 2019, 01:32:44 PM
They've already sold the Skyway and the parking meters. Need money.

Short term profit>long term success/stability... The American way!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 27, 2019, 02:00:44 PM
They've already sold the Skyway and the parking meters. Need money.
City Hall was sold 100 years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on June 27, 2019, 04:43:56 PM
I'm confident this will solve mini topper's skeeter problem.

(https://images.fastcompany.net/image/upload/w_596,c_limit,q_auto:best,f_auto/wp-cms/uploads/2019/06/i-1-90368896-arbyand8217s-is-making-carrots-out-of-meat-yes-meat.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on June 27, 2019, 05:05:56 PM
Short term profit>long term success/stability... The American way!

Wait ... I thought priviatization was a good thing.

(Also, for the record, the state didn't sell the Skyway or the meters. That was city of Chicago. And they were sold, they were leased).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 27, 2019, 05:51:09 PM
Wait ... I thought priviatization was a good thing.

(Also, for the record, the state didn't sell the Skyway or the meters. That was city of Chicago. And they were sold, they were leased).

The Skyway lease is for 99 years. The parking meter lease is for 75 years. It's constructively a sale
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on June 28, 2019, 12:45:17 PM
Built to Spill is a lot of fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 28, 2019, 09:01:38 PM
Rocky, how did you miss this?

Arby's presents:  The Meat Carrot

https://www.cracked.com/article_26509_meet-marrot-arbyE28099s-horrifying-meat-carrot.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 28, 2019, 10:38:46 PM
Wait ... I thought priviatization was a good thing.

(Also, for the record, the state didn't sell the Skyway or the meters. That was city of Chicago. And they were sold, they were leased).

It is. I'm sure the companies who leased them for the next 75 or 100 years will run them more efficiently than the city did and make tons of money. That doesn't change the fact that the city killed a couple of present and future cash cows to cover shortfalls. Maybe tax $ on weed will make up for those losses but the fact remains they are running out of places to find money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 29, 2019, 09:23:34 AM
Rocky, how did you miss this?

Arby's presents:  The Meat Carrot

https://www.cracked.com/article_26509_meet-marrot-arbyE28099s-horrifying-meat-carrot.html

I'm confident this will solve mini topper's skeeter problem.

(https://images.fastcompany.net/image/upload/w_596,c_limit,q_auto:best,f_auto/wp-cms/uploads/2019/06/i-1-90368896-arbyand8217s-is-making-carrots-out-of-meat-yes-meat.jpg)

Is there anything they can't do?  Your move vegetarians.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arbys-carrot-megetable-marrot


I've been driving around to every Arby's to see if they have it!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 29, 2019, 11:59:09 AM
I've been driving around to every Arby's to see if they have it!



How far are you? According to Wikipedia, there are currently 3,472 locations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 30, 2019, 05:01:35 PM
The NM thread being a perfect place to get legal opinions:

We were travelling today and stopped at McDonalds.   As I'm looking for my next career move, I noticed they had a sign to hire folks, $10 wage for 18+ year olds .. but 16-17 years old get $9.

Now .. I understand $9 for 14-15 y/o with a work permit thing, but .. If I was 17 working along side an 18 year old, I'd want equal pay for equal work.

Isn't their scheme age discrimination?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 30, 2019, 06:06:17 PM
The NM thread being a perfect place to get legal opinions:

We were travelling today and stopped at McDonalds.   As I'm looking for my next career move, I noticed they had a sign to hire folks, $10 wage for 18+ year olds .. but 16-17 years old get $9.

Now .. I understand $9 for 14-15 y/o with a work permit thing, but .. If I was 17 working along side an 18 year old, I'd want equal pay for equal work.

Isn't their scheme age discrimination?

What state?

In many of them, you are allowed to pay may be able to pay someone under 18 less money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on June 30, 2019, 07:45:48 PM
The NM thread being a perfect place to get legal opinions:

We were travelling today and stopped at McDonalds.   As I'm looking for my next career move, I noticed they had a sign to hire folks, $10 wage for 18+ year olds .. but 16-17 years old get $9.

Now .. I understand $9 for 14-15 y/o with a work permit thing, but .. If I was 17 working along side an 18 year old, I'd want equal pay for equal work.

Isn't their scheme age discrimination?

Back when I was 17, 17 year-olds needed work permits, too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 30, 2019, 08:11:02 PM
This was in Wisconsin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 30, 2019, 08:13:36 PM
The NM thread being a perfect place to get legal opinions:

We were travelling today and stopped at McDonalds.   As I'm looking for my next career move, I noticed they had a sign to hire folks, $10 wage for 18+ year olds .. but 16-17 years old get $9.

Now .. I understand $9 for 14-15 y/o with a work permit thing, but .. If I was 17 working along side an 18 year old, I'd want equal pay for equal work.

Isn't their scheme age discrimination?

McDonald’s, huh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 30, 2019, 09:28:48 PM
The NM thread being a perfect place to get legal opinions:

We were travelling today and stopped at McDonalds.   As I'm looking for my next career move, I noticed they had a sign to hire folks, $10 wage for 18+ year olds .. but 16-17 years old get $9.

Now .. I understand $9 for 14-15 y/o with a work permit thing, but .. If I was 17 working along side an 18 year old, I'd want equal pay for equal work.

Isn't their scheme age discrimination?

Federal law doesn’t prohibit discrimination based on age until 40+. Same in any state I’ve ever heard of. It’s not illegal to discriminate against people because they’re young.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2019, 08:52:03 AM
The NM thread being a perfect place to get legal opinions:

We were travelling today and stopped at McDonalds.   As I'm looking for my next career move, I noticed they had a sign to hire folks, $10 wage for 18+ year olds .. but 16-17 years old get $9.

Now .. I understand $9 for 14-15 y/o with a work permit thing, but .. If I was 17 working along side an 18 year old, I'd want equal pay for equal work.

Isn't their scheme age discrimination?


Legal Answers 101: It depends.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 01, 2019, 11:24:08 AM
Federal law doesn’t prohibit discrimination based on age until 40+. Same in any state I’ve ever heard of. It’s not illegal to discriminate against people because they’re young.

Are there states you haven’t heard of?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 01, 2019, 11:30:07 AM
Are there states you haven’t heard of?

I'm still not convinced Delaware is a real place
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on July 01, 2019, 12:22:07 PM
I'm still not convinced Delaware is a real place

Lovely this time of year
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2019, 12:45:11 PM
I am currently in a state of confusion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on July 01, 2019, 08:22:34 PM
I'm still not convinced Delaware is a real place

Has anyone ever actually met a person from Delaware?  I've never met anyone that has met someone from Delaware.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 01, 2019, 08:29:55 PM
Yes.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on July 01, 2019, 09:01:55 PM
I'm still not convinced Delaware is a real place

I think the same about North Dakota. Never met a person from there. Never been there. Pretty sure it's fake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 01, 2019, 10:56:07 PM
Are there states you haven’t heard of?

Well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 01, 2019, 11:01:45 PM
I think the same about North Dakota. Never met a person from there. Never been there. Pretty sure it's fake.

Visited a friend across the border at University of Minnesota-Moorhead once. Went across the river into Fargo. Looked just like Minnesota. Pretty sure the whole North Dakota thing is just a cover.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 01, 2019, 11:04:28 PM
Donte DiVincenzo is from Delaware.

I spend a lot of time in North Dakota.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 02, 2019, 07:06:01 AM
Has anyone ever actually met a person from Delaware?  I've never met anyone that has met someone from Delaware.

Absolutely true story :

I was a transfer student to Marquette from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN (RIP). I had a friend there who was from Delaware.

At Marquette, I met another girl from Delaware when we were GDLs together. I told her, "In my entire life, I have have only met one other person from Delaware, So-and-so from my old school, St. Joe's".

The girl looked me straight in the eye and said, "That's my sister".

35 years later, I have yet to meet another person who was from Delaware.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 02, 2019, 08:06:51 AM
I honestly doubt the existence of any states. In all my travels across the USA, I have looked - from airplane windows, while driving in my car - for actual lines between "states." And I never see any; I just see sign after sign telling me they exist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 02, 2019, 09:46:22 AM
I honestly doubt the existence of any states. In all my travels across the USA, I have looked - from airplane windows, while driving in my car - for actual lines between "states." And I never see any; I just see sign after sign telling me they exist.

There is definitely a line between Minnesota and Iowa.

Why do all the trees on the southern border of Minnesota bend to the south?

Because Iowa sucks.

 :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 02, 2019, 12:10:31 PM
There is definitely a line between Minnesota and Iowa.

Why do all the trees on the southern border of Minnesota bend to the south?

Because Iowa sucks.

 :o

Every once in awhile though, the trees will bend to the north.... because Iowa also blows
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jockey on July 02, 2019, 12:49:45 PM
There is definitely a line between Minnesota and Iowa.

Why do all the trees on the southern border of Minnesota bend to the south?

Because Iowa sucks.

 :o


They're making an attempt to get out of Minny the only way they know how?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 02, 2019, 06:34:44 PM
There is definitely a line between Minnesota and Iowa.

Why do all the trees on the southern border of Minnesota bend to the south?

Because Iowa sucks.

 :o

I really want to believe you, but I have crossed that “border” so many times, and all I ever see are signs. No border or physical demarcation of any kind.

Call me a skeptic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 02, 2019, 10:16:26 PM
Driving between Nevada and Arizona, ya always knew when ya strayed into and out of California by the gas prices
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 03, 2019, 12:25:31 PM
Has anyone ever actually met a person from Delaware?  I've never met anyone that has met someone from Delaware.

I went to Marquette with a guy from Delaware.  Bart Nemmers

A friend of my daughter's is heading to UDel in the fall.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 03, 2019, 12:27:59 PM
Has anyone ever actually met a person from Delaware?  I've never met anyone that has met someone from Delaware.

This one always confuses people when they aske where my company has other locations. 
I have a sister factory location in Delaware, Ohio and to confuse things further it's on Pittsburgh Drive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 03, 2019, 12:39:16 PM
At Random is on Delaware Avenue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 04, 2019, 09:56:26 AM
Seedy looking group.  ;D

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 04, 2019, 12:16:07 PM
Sad day  :'(
Mad Magazine will effectively cease publication after 67 years

(CNN) - Once a cultural touchstone, Mad Magazine is halting the publication of new content and vanishing from newsstands.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 04, 2019, 12:24:41 PM
Driving between Nevada and Arizona, ya always knew when ya strayed into and out of California by the gas prices

Nevada gas is no bargain, either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on July 04, 2019, 01:21:55 PM
Nevada gas is no bargain, either.

No it's not.  Clark County (Las Vegas) imposes many taxes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2019, 01:37:13 PM
Gas is (relatively) cheap in the Kansas City area, where my daughter lives, as both KS and MO have low gas tax rates.

If you're a penny pincher, you have to shop strategically. The gas taxes are slightly lower in KS, so you want to get your gas there. But MO has lower general sales taxes, so you're better off doing your shopping there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 04, 2019, 08:18:48 PM
Sad day  :'(
Mad Magazine will effectively cease publication after 67 years

(CNN) - Once a cultural touchstone, Mad Magazine is halting the publication of new content and vanishing from newsstands.

Must read growing up. Lots of good stuff, Spy vs Spy was my personal favorite.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 04, 2019, 08:45:19 PM
Must read growing up. Lots of good stuff, Spy vs Spy was my personal favorite.
Mad was a true institution. For me it was second after Sports Illustrated. I still refer frequently to Spy vs Spy in business.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on July 04, 2019, 08:51:39 PM
So the scoop operating theory is that Delaware doesn't exist. In that case the most plausible conspiracy I can come up with is major corporations needed a "US based" tax haven and got to work. Think teams of thousands of employees amending history books, putting out news stories, full on media blitzes. With the tax savings they were even able to pay young employees to attend colleges for a semester at a time and proclaim themselves "native Delawarans". This, I believe, is a far more likely explanation for why two people attending different schools to claim to be related (went through  the training program at the same time) than a chance meeting of two siblings from a supposed state of a million people at two different schools in different states.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
I loved Spy vs Spy.

It’s a shame, but honestly I had no idea they were even still publishing. I wouldn’t be surprised if sales peaked in the 70s.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 04, 2019, 09:38:47 PM
I think the same about North Dakota. Never met a person from there. Never been there. Pretty sure it's fake.

I have been to 47 states. One of the 3 I haven't been to is North Dakota ... even though I lived in Minnesota for nearly 10 years and got pretty darn close to the border on a couple of occasions. Even when we drove to Yellowstone, we went through South Dakota.

Now that we live in NC, probably will never get to ND. My loss, I guess.

If it exists.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 05, 2019, 02:27:31 AM
Seedy looking group.  ;D

Those two look like men’s men
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 05, 2019, 07:19:12 AM
I'm still not convinced Delaware is a real place

My family vacations in Delaware every summer. So, I hope it’s real. If not, someone owes us an explanation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 07:58:36 AM
I have been to 47 states. One of the 3 I haven't been to is North Dakota ... even though I lived in Minnesota for nearly 10 years and got pretty darn close to the border on a couple of occasions. Even when we drove to Yellowstone, we went through South Dakota.

Now that we live in NC, probably will never get to ND. My loss, I guess.

If it exists.

I have lived in Minnesota for over 20 years and while I have never been to North Dakota, I have met several people who claim to be from there. But there is always a contrived sound in their voices when they say it, like you hear when people claim to have been abducted by aliens or seen Sasquatch.

One of these days I just may drive up to that "border" and peer over to the other side....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 08:01:29 AM
My family vacations in Delaware every summer. So, I hope it’s real. If not, someone owes us an explanation.

Want to do a little loop out that way.  I can envision flying into BWI and hitting the Delaware/Maryland shore.  Having been through ND as a youngster MU82, I'm down to 2 states.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 05, 2019, 08:09:28 AM
Having been through ND as a youngster MU82, I'm down to 2 states.

Which 2, glow?

For me, it's North Dakota, Arkansas and Idaho.

As I mentioned, I got within a few miles of North Dakota during my time in MN, and I literally could have walked into Arkansas when I was in Memphis years ago but didn't do it.

My grown kids live in Chicago and Seattle, so I could knock out Idaho and North Dakota by driving from one to the other. Then I'd be obligated to take a trip to Arkansas, I suppose.

If I had 22 states to go or something like that, I wouldn't even think about it. But at 47, I might as well do all 50.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 08:37:38 AM
48 and 47 states are pretty impressive numbers.

By my best count, I have been to 44...missing Alaska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. My wife keeps talking about a New England trip, so we could get up to 47. And it's about a 4 1/2 hour driver me  to this mythical land of North Dakota....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 05, 2019, 08:47:31 AM
48 and 47 states are pretty impressive numbers.

By my best count, I have been to 44...missing Alaska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. My wife keeps talking about a New England trip, so we could get up to 47. And it's about a 4 1/2 hour driver me  to this mythical land of North Dakota....

I'm not a ski bum (just a regular bum), so New England in the winter holds no appeal to me, but I think you would love a visit there in the summer. Beautiful country. You could add side trips to Montreal and Quebec City, which would be well worth it. We did just that as a family vacation about 20 years ago, and my kids still talk about that being one of their favorite trips.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 05, 2019, 09:19:36 AM
Fargo is very real.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 11:01:45 AM
Which 2, glow?

For me, it's North Dakota, Arkansas and Idaho.

As I mentioned, I got within a few miles of North Dakota during my time in MN, and I literally could have walked into Arkansas when I was in Memphis years ago but didn't do it.

My grown kids live in Chicago and Seattle, so I could knock out Idaho and North Dakota by driving from one to the other. Then I'd be obligated to take a trip to Arkansas, I suppose.

If I had 22 states to go or something like that, I wouldn't even think about it. But at 47, I might as well do all 50.

Delaware and Hawaii.  My most two recent adds were Louisiana about 5 years ago (now do New Orleans every other year.... great 3 day weekend) and Alaska in 2018.

In some ways it takes a little luck.  I lived in Boston getting all of New England then and I have family (and did some business) in the South.  North Dakota is tough.  I passed through on way back from Banff as a kid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 05, 2019, 11:11:04 AM
My wife is also obsessed with getting to 50.  I think she's around 46 or so.  I care zero for these shenanigans and never need to visit North Dakota again.  I do not get this craze.

Question: Do Europeans do the same thing, trying to hit all 44 in their neck of the woods?  Or is this just an American deal ..
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 11:15:01 AM
48 and 47 states are pretty impressive numbers.

By my best count, I have been to 44...missing Alaska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. My wife keeps talking about a New England trip, so we could get up to 47. And it's about a 4 1/2 hour driver me  to this mythical land of North Dakota....

A New England loop is great Goooo.  Highly recommend.  My vote (without kids) would be leaf peeping season.  In my view north is better than south although Newport is a cool sailing town.  All possible with reasonable sightseeing in a week, especially if you do Boston itself as a separate trip.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 11:16:36 AM
My wife is also obsessed with getting to 50.  I think she's around 46 or so.  I care zero for these shenanigans and never need to visit North Dakota again.  I do not get this craze.

Question: Do Europeans do the same thing, trying to hit all 44 in their neck of the woods?  Or is this just an American deal ..

Yeah, ND is down there unless you're just passing through.  Kansas is right there with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 11:23:57 AM
Which 2, glow?

For me, it's North Dakota, Arkansas and Idaho.

As I mentioned, I got within a few miles of North Dakota during my time in MN, and I literally could have walked into Arkansas when I was in Memphis years ago but didn't do it.

My grown kids live in Chicago and Seattle, so I could knock out Idaho and North Dakota by driving from one to the other. Then I'd be obligated to take a trip to Arkansas, I suppose.

If I had 22 states to go or something like that, I wouldn't even think about it. But at 47, I might as well do all 50.

Something to consider 82.  Distance wise it's almost exactly the same distance to Billings, MT using either 90 (SD) or 94 (ND) where they reconnect out west.  But the SD run actually has cool things to do as discussed in the Montana thread.  That said, if I ever have to solo to Seattle I might go north next time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 05, 2019, 11:26:52 AM
Delaware and Hawaii.  My most two recent adds were Louisiana about 5 years ago (now do New Orleans every other year.... great 3 day weekend) and Alaska in 2018.

In some ways it takes a little luck.  I lived in Boston getting all of New England then and I have family (and did some business) in the South.  North Dakota is tough.  I passed through on way back from Banff as a kid.

Delaware should be easy enough on any trip from DC to NY ... can't help driving through, but don't blink or you'll miss it!

Hawaii ... get there, my friend. If you're like me and Mrs. 82, you and chickadee would love it so much you'll want to go back over and over again. We are partial to Kauai first and then Maui, but we've enjoyed the Big Island and Oahu, too. One can be as touristy as one wants in Hawaii, or one can get away from the crowd to almost be in one's own personal paradise. It's exotic, yet it's America. We love Hawaii.

Hankering to get back to New Orleans. It's been too long. Love the food and the vibe.

My wife is also obsessed with getting to 50.  I think she's around 46 or so.  I care zero for these shenanigans and never need to visit North Dakota again.  I do not get this craze.

I can't speak for your wife or others, but I'm not obsessed, nor is it a "craze" for me. I've been to 47 states, probably at least half of those because my work took me to 'em. With just 3 to go, I figure I might as well get there if the opportunity presents, but I'm not gonna go way out of my way to go.

I mean, I don't think I'll be telling my wife that we're skipping vacay in Hawaii to hang out in Bismarck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 11:34:29 AM
Delaware should be easy enough on any trip from DC to NY ... can't help driving through, but don't blink or you'll miss it!

Hawaii ... get there, my friend. If you're like me and Mrs. 82, you and chickadee would love it so much you'll want to go back over and over again. We are partial to Kauai first and then Maui, but we've enjoyed the Big Island and Oahu, too. One can be as touristy as one wants in Hawaii, or one can get away from the crowd to almost be in one's own personal paradise. It's exotic, yet it's America. We love Hawaii.

Hankering to get back to New Orleans. It's been too long. Love the food and the vibe.

I can't speak for your wife or others, but I'm not obsessed, nor is it a "craze" for me. I've been to 47 states, probably at least half of those because my work took me to 'em. With just 3 to go, I figure I might as well get there if the opportunity presents, but I'm not gonna go way out of my way to go.

I mean, I don't think I'll be telling my wife that we're skipping vacay in Hawaii to hang out in Bismarck.

Definitely on our list.  We're uggggee Caribbean fans and access is easy for a week long vaca so Hawaii is probably right up there almost immediately after retirement.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 05, 2019, 11:49:11 AM
My wife is also obsessed with getting to 50.  I think she's around 46 or so.  I care zero for these shenanigans and never need to visit North Dakota again.  I do not get this craze.

Question: Do Europeans do the same thing, trying to hit all 44 in their neck of the woods?  Or is this just an American deal ..

It also seems like more of an attempt to hit Alaska, Hawaii and the isolated north-western states.  With no intentional effort I have 44 - higher if the burden is to only have passed through the state but not have done anything of substance. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 05, 2019, 12:06:13 PM
I've been to north Dakota, so I got that going for me, which is nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 12:32:36 PM

Hawaii ... get there, my friend. If you're like me and Mrs. 82, you and chickadee would love it so much you'll want to go back over and over again. We are partial to Kauai first and then Maui, but we've enjoyed the Big Island and Oahu, too. One can be as touristy as one wants in Hawaii, or one can get away from the crowd to almost be in one's own personal paradise. It's exotic, yet it's America. We love Hawaii.



+1

Even though the touristy vibe of Waikiki gets old pretty quickly, it's a must-see kinda place. My favorite areas are the North Shore of Oahu (Haliewa and such), the northern area of the Big Island, and the coffee-growing areas to the south of the touristy part of Kona. We stay in the Kona area and make day trips for horseback riding, coffee plantations and such. Only been to Kauai once, but loved it...especially the hiking up around the Na Pali Coast. Ended up lost in the rainforest for a few hours after Hurricane Iniki wiped out parts of the main trail back in '92.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 05, 2019, 01:00:04 PM

+1

Even though the touristy vibe of Waikiki gets old pretty quickly, it's a must-see kinda place. My favorite areas are the North Shore of Oahu (Haliewa and such), the northern area of the Big Island, and the coffee-growing areas to the south of the touristy part of Kona. We stay in the Kona area and make day trips for horseback riding, coffee plantations and such. Only been to Kauai once, but loved it...especially the hiking up around the Na Pali Coast. Ended up lost in the rainforest for a few hours after Hurricane Iniki wiped out parts of the main trail back in '92.

Sweet. Each island is so different.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 05, 2019, 01:10:07 PM
My wife is also obsessed with getting to 50.  I think she's around 46 or so.  I care zero for these shenanigans and never need to visit North Dakota again.  I do not get this craze.

Question: Do Europeans do the same thing, trying to hit all 44 in their neck of the woods?  Or is this just an American deal ..

Nah, but Brits did find it really strange when I said I could drive six hours and not even be out of my own state.

Don’t even know what they would say if I told them my daily commute is 45 minutes to an hour each way.

To them, a six hour drive may as well be three days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 05, 2019, 01:27:41 PM
Nah, but Brits did find it really strange when I said I could drive six hours and not even be out of my own state.



A lot of New Englanders are that way as well.

Glow was on a ski lift once with someone who, when they learned he was from Illinois, asked if people from there drive to Colorado to ski on the weekend because "it's only about 3 states away".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 05, 2019, 01:39:56 PM
I've travelled NODAK a fair amount for work.  Spent most time in Fargo, some time in Bismarck.  Been to the patch too.  Great people, very self sufficient. 

They've got some Badlands, and the Bakken is cool in an erie kind of way at night.  Crossing the Missouri just past Bismarck is always scenic.  Lake Sakakawea is very nice.  Some amazing fishing in many lakes.  Need to get to Devils Lake for perch under the ice. 

If you are a college football fan, the NDSU program and their fan base are very fun.  We also have "something" in common with the Fighting Sioux too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 05, 2019, 01:41:50 PM
Nah, but Brits did find it really strange when I said I could drive six hours and not even be out of my own state.

Don’t even know what they would say if I told them my daily commute is 45 minutes to an hour each way.

To them, a six hour drive may as well be three days.

Don't tell them about Texas. Get to the right part of Texas and you could go 15 hours in one direction and still be in Texas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on July 05, 2019, 01:59:39 PM
Don't tell them about Texas. Get to the right part of Texas and you could go 15 hours in one direction and still be in Texas

There is nothing in the world more helpless and depraved than a man in the depths of a cross Texas car ride.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LongtimeFan on July 05, 2019, 02:10:42 PM
I'm still not convinced Delaware is a real place

There is concrete evidence Delaware does not exist. A well advertised local attorney claims to have played basketball at U of Delaware. He also claims to be everyone’s “partner”. Is this believable?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 05, 2019, 02:13:24 PM
David, 'bout tyme ya posted, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: LongtimeFan on July 05, 2019, 02:45:36 PM
One post (now two), that’s all!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 05, 2019, 02:50:31 PM
Been to only 27, but the Atlantic Ocean is kind of an obstacle...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 03:17:56 PM
Sweet. Each island is so different.


Yeah, that was the thing that surprised me the first time I was there. I has always just seen the Waikiki beaches and luaus in the ads, and was pleasantly surprised with the diversity.

The most amazing place to me is the Big Island. You have the moonscape of black lava fields around Kona, some of the world's best coffee plantations when you head south, an active volcano at the tip, lush rainforests if you continue around to the Hilo side, and immense horse ranches in the northern tip. And in the middle, you can even ski on Mauna Kea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 03:26:06 PM
There is nothing in the world more helpless and depraved than a man in the depths of a cross Texas car ride.


Back in high school, a friend and I split a summer between my relatives in Pensacola and his in Oklahoma City. When we left Pensacola, we timed the drive to arrive in Nawlins in time to drink in the French Quarter...then we proceeded to Houston to catch an afternoon double header in the Astrodome...then we headed north through Texas (and through Texas, and through Texas) until we finally arrived in OKC. No sleep except what we could catch in the car while the other was driving. And lemme tell you, Texas is big enough on its own...but it's REALLY big after a night of drinking on Bourbon Street and a double-header in Houston.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 03:38:33 PM
Been to only 27, but the Atlantic Ocean is kind of an obstacle...

Oh yeah, and I've been to the beautiful 'state' of PR!   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 03:43:56 PM
Oh yeah, and I've been to the beautiful 'state' of PR!   ;D


Remember the old Rosanne Rosannadanna skit on SNL? "They want to make Puerto Rico a steak?!?"

https://pugetsoundblogs.com/waterways/2010/01/11/amusing-monday-recalling-snls-emily-litella/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 05, 2019, 04:40:26 PM
Don't tell them about Texas. Get to the right part of Texas and you could go 15 hours in one direction and still be in Texas

We had a relative who lives in the Detroit area host her British cousin (from the other side of the family) for a couple of weeks.  When asked what she might like to do while she is here, her list included visiting the following:

New York City
The Grand Canyon
Disneyworld
Hollywood

She had no clue how far all of these places were from Detroit - or each other.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on July 05, 2019, 04:57:01 PM
There is nothing in the world more helpless and depraved than a man in the depths of a cross Texas car ride.
Texarkana, TX is closer to Chicago than it is to El Paso.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 05, 2019, 07:00:38 PM
We had a relative who lives in the Detroit area host her British cousin (from the other side of the family) for a couple of weeks.  When asked what she might like to do while she is here, her list included visiting the following:

New York City
The Grand Canyon
Disneyworld
Hollywood

She had no clue how far all of these places were from Detroit - or each other.

One doesn't have to be a fer'ner to not quite understand that everything in the USA isn't right next door.

I once had this conversation with a fellow Marquette student:

Her: "Where are you from?"

Me: "A small town in Connecticut called Milford."

Her: "I never heard of that. What's it near?"

Me: "It's on the Long Island Sound, between Bridgeport and New Haven."

Her: "I'm not familiar with those. What else is it near?"

Me: "Well, it's about 60 miles from New York City."

Her: "Oh! New York! Do you know (throws out some name)?"

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 07:01:34 PM
My family vacations in Delaware every summer. So, I hope it’s real. If not, someone owes us an explanation.

Rehoboth?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 07:12:42 PM
Which 2, glow?

For me, it's North Dakota, Arkansas and Idaho.

As I mentioned, I got within a few miles of North Dakota during my time in MN, and I literally could have walked into Arkansas when I was in Memphis years ago but didn't do it.

My grown kids live in Chicago and Seattle, so I could knock out Idaho and North Dakota by driving from one to the other. Then I'd be obligated to take a trip to Arkansas, I suppose.

If I had 22 states to go or something like that, I wouldn't even think about it. But at 47, I might as well do all 50.

MU82 mentioning Arkansas and a few mentioning driving across Texas.  A two for one.
For spring break Senior year five of us rented a mini van and drove from Milwaukee to South Padre Island.  27 hours total.  It took 14 hours to get to Texas and another 13 to South Padre.

I was drunk, hungover and recovered all in one drive 
In Arkansas we stopped to fill up gas.  Another guy at the station filling up saw the Wisconsin plates and exclaimed to us, "You boys picked a good time to come to Arkansas, it's croppie season!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 07:20:27 PM
Texarkana, TX is closer to Chicago than it is to El Paso.

I drove one year from El Paso all the way across the state past TAMU's house and into Louisiana at Shreveport. (So I'd catch the LA corner.)  Freakin' forever.  I had originally considered Big Bend NP until I realized how much further south I'd have to go.  NFW.

All that said, the greatest adventure journey any halfway normal person could ever do in North America is the Dalton.  It's the holy grail for the ADV world.  I'll never do it all but I could possibly imagine an arduous day trip up and back from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle sign.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 07:25:27 PM
A lot of New Englanders are that way as well.

Glow was on a ski lift once with someone who, when they learned he was from Illinois, asked if people from there drive to Colorado to ski on the weekend because "it's only about 3 states away".

On one of the road trips south, we headed to Atlanta first driving through Shenandoah.
At 10:30 in the morning we remarked that after 5 hours of driving we have passed through 7 states.  (Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia & Virginia.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 07:27:25 PM
Catching up on Scoop waiting for my town fireworks to start while listening to a Huey Lewis cover band.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 07:28:06 PM
On one of the road trips south, we headed to Atlanta first driving through Shenandoah.
At 10:30 in the morning we remarked that after 5 hours of driving we have passed through 7 states.  (Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia & Virginia.)

DAMN, you missed Delaware too!   :o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 07:33:02 PM
DAMN, you missed Delaware too!   :o

Does Delaware exist?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 05, 2019, 07:35:24 PM
Pennsylvania isn't as far across as Texas, obviously, but it's still one of those drives that, after hours and hours and hours and hours, you go, "We're STILL in effen Pennsylvania?!?!"

At least it's not 55 mph anymore. PA was one of the last states to go to 65+ on interstates. It used to be even more brutal.

Florida also is a very long drive from north to south.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on July 05, 2019, 07:41:16 PM
I hit my 50th state last year. I loved geography in grade school and had early on in life made it a life goal to hit all 50. Definitely need time, luck, and help either from work sending you places or an understanding spouse.

Delaware exists for one reason, to collect tolls.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on July 05, 2019, 07:47:35 PM

Back in high school, a friend and I split a summer between my relatives in Pensacola and his in Oklahoma City. When we left Pensacola, we timed the drive to arrive in Nawlins in time to drink in the French Quarter...then we proceeded to Houston to catch an afternoon double header in the Astrodome...then we headed north through Texas (and through Texas, and through Texas) until we finally arrived in OKC. No sleep except what we could catch in the car while the other was driving. And lemme tell you, Texas is big enough on its own...but it's REALLY big after a night of drinking on Bourbon Street and a double-header in Houston.

I feel you there. My first trip to TX was after spending Friday-Tues at Mardi Gras. We had one sober friend who never drank. They decided we needed to take a trip to TX, so Wed morning, we were up on a trip through all of TX to the Mexico border (South Padre Island).

Great trip, but man was that ride tough after Mardi Gras.

As for states, I'm missing North and South Dakota, Alaska, and Hawaii. The latter two I will hit up eventually, not sure about the Dakota's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 05, 2019, 07:53:34 PM
I hit my 50th state last year. I loved geography in grade school and had early on in life made it a life goal to hit all 50. Definitely need time, luck, and help either from work sending you places or an understanding spouse.

Delaware exists for one reason, to collect tolls.

That's impressive at your youthful age Dish.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 07:54:52 PM
I'm feeling pretty week having only been to 30 states, Puerto Rico and 5 Canadian Provinces.

I just added Nebraska this week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 05, 2019, 07:56:05 PM
Illinois is one long, sorry a$$ state.

In 1982, drove one June night from SB to Milwaukee, made it to Real Chili at close. Ate it at The Swamp, and returned home to SB.  No beer was involved  :o ;)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 05, 2019, 08:00:22 PM
Catching up on Scoop waiting for my town fireworks to start while listening to a Huey Lewis cover band.

Does your town not have a calendar?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2019, 08:01:05 PM
Pennsylvania isn't as far across as Texas, obviously, but it's still one of those drives that, after hours and hours and hours and hours, you go, "We're STILL in effen Pennsylvania?!?!"

At least it's not 55 mph anymore. PA was one of the last states to go to 65+ on interstates. It used to be even more brutal.

Florida also is a very long drive from north to south.

I have done both the PA and FL drives. In fact, I once did FL from the western end of the panhandle to the southern tip in Key West...and then back.

Nebraska and Kansas are awfully long from east to west.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on July 05, 2019, 08:01:15 PM
Illinois is one long, sorry a$$ state.

In 1982, drove one June night from SB to Milwaukee, made it to Real Chili at close. Ate it at The Swamp, and returned home to SB.  No beer was involved  :o ;)

I think a lot of people fail to realize how long of a state Illinois is. If you drive from Chicago to Memphis, one will for sure find out. Southern tip of Illinois (Cairo) is a hop, skip, jump to Arkansas to the west and Tennessee to the east.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2019, 08:12:41 PM
Does your town not have a calendar?

Most Connecticut towns do their own firework display so towns close to each tend to spread out the dates so they don't overlap.  Depending what day of the week the 4th falls on you may get a display 5 days after the 4th.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 05, 2019, 08:16:56 PM
Mine is having it's firework display on 7/6.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 05, 2019, 09:03:21 PM
Oh yeah, and I've been to the beautiful 'state' of PR!   ;D
;D When are you coming back for beer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 05, 2019, 09:05:11 PM
Went skiing Vail area twice, and even flying over Texas is overwhelming
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 05, 2019, 09:09:00 PM
For spring break during MU my friends and I drove all the way down to Key West, then used to go up to Ft Lauderdale for a couple of days. We took 10 cases of beer with us amongst other stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 05, 2019, 10:56:58 PM
I think a lot of people fail to realize how long of a state Illinois is. If you drive from Chicago to Memphis, one will for sure find out. Southern tip of Illinois (Cairo) is a hop, skip, jump to Arkansas to the west and Tennessee to the east.

Made the Chicago to St. Louis drive more times than I can count. Not a fun drive. I'd say the scenery was boring, but that would be suggesting there actually was some scenery.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 05, 2019, 11:13:13 PM
I think a lot of people fail to realize how long of a state Illinois is. If you drive from Chicago to Memphis, one will for sure find out. Southern tip of Illinois (Cairo) is a hop, skip, jump to Arkansas to the west and Tennessee to the east.

A good friend lives south of Carbondale. He lives closer to Tupelo, MS than he does Chicago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 05, 2019, 11:15:57 PM
A good friend lives south of Carbondale. He lives closer to Tupelo, MS than he does Chicago.

Made the trip from Milwaukee to Carbondale my freshman year to visit a friend in Southern.

Didn’t even drive, took the Amtrak but never made the trip down there ever again. Funnily enough, that was the last time I’ve actually seen said friend in person:
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 06, 2019, 08:03:53 AM
There is no question that the Carbondale area is in 'The South'.  Very little to do with northern Illinois culturally.  That said, it is one of only two attractive areas in the entire state with the other being Jo Davies county in the NW corner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 06, 2019, 09:05:40 AM
I have been to all 50 states. Was lucky that I got both coasts and the poplulous midwest states early. Then worked hard down the stretch getting the big low population Western states. Last one was Wyoming.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on July 06, 2019, 10:08:59 AM
There is no question that the Carbondale area is in 'The South'.  Very little to do with northern Illinois culturally.  That said, it is one of only two attractive areas in the entire state with the other being Jo Davies county in the NW corner.

This is spot on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 06, 2019, 10:29:16 AM
Mine is having it's firework display on 7/6.

its vs. it's

One of my cities has its fireworks display on 7/13.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2019, 10:40:51 AM
It's National Fried Chicken Day, my brothers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/)

For Spring Break, we were in Florida .. we were stocking up at the grocery store and needed dinner, so I grabbed grocery-store fried chicken.   It. was. delicious.

Fast forward a few months and my wife took the kids to the grandparents, so I'm going to get dinner someplace they wouldn't eat.  KFC.  I hit the one on North avenue.  I sit in the drive thru lane for 20 minutes .. each car is taking 5 minutes.   I get up to the speaker and the gal says "uhhh, this is gonna take a while."    So, like others ahead of me, I drove off.

So I hit the Popeye's on Capitol.  I walk in .. it's like a needle scratching across the record, as I'm, um, the only ummm Irish guy in the joint.  There is bullet proof glass surrounding the cashiers.  The line was 8 deep and after 45 seconds I tip-toed out the door.

I ended up going to Pick n' Save and buying their fried chicken.  It was OK.

The end.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 06, 2019, 10:55:02 AM
Man, ya missed out. Pop's sets up his bar-b-que in da gas station on 76th & Good Hope. Ya can smell it all da wey ta Brown Deer. Pick up sum yams and greens and ewe are set, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 06, 2019, 11:12:14 AM
It's National Fried Chicken Day, my brothers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/)

For Spring Break, we were in Florida .. we were stocking up at the grocery store and needed dinner, so I grabbed grocery-store fried chicken.   It. was. delicious.

Fast forward a few months and my wife took the kids to the grandparents, so I'm going to get dinner someplace they wouldn't eat.  KFC.  I hit the one on North avenue.  I sit in the drive thru lane for 20 minutes .. each car is taking 5 minutes.   I get up to the speaker and the gal says "uhhh, this is gonna take a while."    So, like others ahead of me, I drove off.

So I hit the Popeye's on Capitol.  I walk in .. it's like a needle scratching across the record, as I'm, um, the only ummm Irish guy in the joint.  There is bullet proof glass surrounding the cashiers.  The line was 8 deep and after 45 seconds I tip-toed out the door.

I ended up going to Pick n' Save and buying their fried chicken.  It was OK.

The end.
The key to grocery store chicken is to get there when they put it out at around 11:00 am. The Jewel on 550 North State street was overall a crappy store, but they put some real effort into their chickens, and they have many lunch  regulars lined up to get it when it comes out fresh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 06, 2019, 11:13:17 AM
I’ve found that you can’t go wrong with Golden Chicken. Although their fries suck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 06, 2019, 11:14:39 AM
There is no question that the Carbondale area is in 'The South'.  Very little to do with northern Illinois culturally.  That said, it is one of only two attractive areas in the entire state with the other being Jo Davies county in the NW corner.

I'd argue that Chicago is the most attractive area of Illinois, depending upon how one defines "attractive."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2019, 12:48:53 PM
I'd argue that Chicago is the most attractive area of Illinois, depending upon how one defines "attractive."

It also depends on how you define “Chicago.” You talking Gold Coast or Englewood?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUUWUWM on July 06, 2019, 12:57:00 PM
Quote
It's National Fried Chicken Day, my brothers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/)

For Spring Break, we were in Florida .. we were stocking up at the grocery store and needed dinner, so I grabbed grocery-store fried chicken.   It. was. delicious.

Fast forward a few months and my wife took the kids to the grandparents, so I'm going to get dinner someplace they wouldn't eat.  KFC.  I hit the one on North avenue.  I sit in the drive thru lane for 20 minutes .. each car is taking 5 minutes.   I get up to the speaker and the gal says "uhhh, this is gonna take a while."    So, like others ahead of me, I drove off.

So I hit the Popeye's on Capitol.  I walk in .. it's like a needle scratching across the record, as I'm, um, the only ummm Irish guy in the joint.  There is bullet proof glass surrounding the cashiers.  The line was 8 deep and after 45 seconds I tip-toed out the door.

I ended up going to Pick n' Save and buying their fried chicken.  It was OK.

The end.
Sounds like you live northwestish  side of town....
Should have gone to Champion Chicken on  Lisbon
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2019, 01:13:01 PM
It's also National Hand Roll Day.

I'll stop there....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 06, 2019, 01:14:41 PM
Tandem is the place in Milwaukee.  You can only order blues brothers style (by the chicken)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2019, 01:36:57 PM
Tandem is the place in Milwaukee.  You can only order blues brothers style (by the chicken)


Do they also sell dry white toast?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2019, 03:02:51 PM
Sounds like you live northwestish  side of town....
Should have gone to Champion Chicken on  Lisbon

Nahp.  Northshore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 06, 2019, 03:40:17 PM
Illinois is one long, sorry a$$ state.

In 1982, drove one June night from SB to Milwaukee, made it to Real Chili at close. Ate it at The Swamp, and returned home to SB.  No beer was involved  :o ;)

SB?  South Bend?

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 06, 2019, 04:08:48 PM
SB?  South Bend?

ND sucks.


Yeah - wtf was Chili doing in South Bend? Scoop needs answers!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 06, 2019, 05:35:17 PM
It also depends on how you define “Chicago.” You talking Gold Coast or Englewood?

I guess I'm talkin' about downtown -- Mag Mile, River North, West Loop or the like. But I lived in Lakeview and that was pretty cool, too. Many great areas of the city, but if I'm talkin' "attractive" I guess I mean where all the architecture is and/or the lake is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 06, 2019, 10:00:15 PM
It's National Fried Chicken Day, my brothers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/07/05/national-fried-chicken-day-2019-chicken-deals-free-delivery-and-more/1653451001/)

For Spring Break, we were in Florida .. we were stocking up at the grocery store and needed dinner, so I grabbed grocery-store fried chicken.   It. was. delicious.

Fast forward a few months and my wife took the kids to the grandparents, so I'm going to get dinner someplace they wouldn't eat.  KFC.  I hit the one on North avenue.  I sit in the drive thru lane for 20 minutes .. each car is taking 5 minutes.   I get up to the speaker and the gal says "uhhh, this is gonna take a while."    So, like others ahead of me, I drove off.

So I hit the Popeye's on Capitol.  I walk in .. it's like a needle scratching across the record, as I'm, um, the only ummm Irish guy in the joint.  There is bullet proof glass surrounding the cashiers.  The line was 8 deep and after 45 seconds I tip-toed out the door.

I ended up going to Pick n' Save and buying their fried chicken.  It was OK.

The end.

My guess is that's how many not-Irish guys feel most of the time, not just in Popeyes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 07, 2019, 11:51:11 AM
What a great time to be alive.

https://www.vox.com/2019/6/27/18761639/ai-deepfake-deepnude-app-nude-women-porn
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 07, 2019, 12:57:27 PM
I guess I'm talkin' about downtown -- Mag Mile, River North, West Loop or the like. But I lived in Lakeview and that was pretty cool, too. Many great areas of the city, but if I'm talkin' "attractive" I guess I mean where all the architecture is and/or the lake is.

I’m with you on the great architecture in Chicago. Some pretty awesome buildings. But when I think about the most “attractive” part of a state, I’m usually thinking about mountains, rolling hills, sweeping views, waterfalls and the like.

In Wisconsin for example, I am partial to the driftless area in the southwest corner of the state.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 07, 2019, 03:03:45 PM
I’m with you on the great architecture in Chicago. Some pretty awesome buildings. But when I think about the most “attractive” part of a state, I’m usually thinking about mountains, rolling hills, sweeping views, waterfalls and the like.

In Wisconsin for example, I am partial to the driftless area in the southwest corner of the state.

Fair enough, and that's why I said it depends upon how one defines "attractive."

Another example, I happen to really like a desert landscape, so I think many parts of the Phoenix area are attractive. But my wife hates the desert and thinks it's all ugly. Tomato, tomahto.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on July 07, 2019, 03:26:31 PM
I'm in agree with you 82. Chicago is beautiful, especially from the water at night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 07, 2019, 04:21:38 PM
What a great time to be alive.

https://www.vox.com/2019/6/27/18761639/ai-deepfake-deepnude-app-nude-women-porn

Good on the creator for shutting it down.....but....that technology already exists and it's awful. My office has handled two cases in the last year of people who created deepfakes of their ex girlfriends and posted them online. In one of the cases the video was sent to family members and an employer. There is no good reason for that technology to exist. It can only be used for evil.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 08, 2019, 07:57:55 PM
Did you ever take a wrong turn and find yourself in a different thread of the multiverse?

Kinda freaked me out....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 08, 2019, 08:48:08 PM
So, I have two male friends who both happen to be attorneys and both happen to be married to men. They don't know each other. One is a work friend and the other is a buddy from school.

Over the weekend my school friend posted on Facebook a picture of himself, his husband, and Pete Buttegieg. Pete was making a campaign stop in New Orleans (my friend's home town) and my friend got to introduce him.

Today at work I saw my other friend. I knew he had gone to Iowa over  to visit his husband's family, and I asked him if he had a good weekend.

"I had a great time, and you will never guess who I got to talk to!" He pulled out his phone and showed me a picture of himself, his husband, and Pete Buttegieg.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 08, 2019, 09:38:18 PM
So, I have two male friends who both happen to be attorneys and both happen to be married to men. They don't know each other. One is a work friend and the other is a buddy from school.

Over the weekend my school friend posted on Facebook a picture of himself, his husband, and Pete Buttegieg. Pete was making a campaign stop in New Orleans (my friend's home town) and my friend got to introduce him.

Today at work I saw my other friend. I knew he had gone to Iowa over  to visit his husband's family, and I asked him if he had a good weekend.

"I had a great time, and you will never guess who I got to talk to!" He pulled out his phone and showed me a picture of himself, his husband, and Pete Buttegieg.


Small world knowing two people in very different places meeting him like that. Very cool for your friends.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 08, 2019, 09:41:13 PM
So, I have two male friends who both happen to be attorneys and both happen to be married to men. They don't know each other. One is a work friend and the other is a buddy from school.

Over the weekend my school friend posted on Facebook a picture of himself, his husband, and Pete Buttegieg. Pete was making a campaign stop in New Orleans (my friend's home town) and my friend got to introduce him.

Today at work I saw my other friend. I knew he had gone to Iowa over  to visit his husband's family, and I asked him if he had a good weekend.

"I had a great time, and you will never guess who I got to talk to!" He pulled out his phone and showed me a picture of himself, his husband, and Pete Buttegieg.

Sounds like the opening scene for a reboot of "Friends"!

I'll be there for you
('Cause you're there for me too)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on July 09, 2019, 09:32:29 AM
Texarkana, TX is closer to Chicago than it is to El Paso.

This blew my mind!

I'm pretty good with geography and understanding spacial differences... but this one got me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 09, 2019, 10:17:31 AM
This blew my mind!

I'm pretty good with geography and understanding spacial differences... but this one got me.

Reminds me of another good one. 

Alaska is twice the land size of Texas at high tide.  At low tide, it's 3x Texas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 09, 2019, 03:18:31 PM
Reminds me of another good one. 

Alaska is twice the land size of Texas at high tide.  At low tide, it's 3x Texas.
It may be worth doing the research on this one.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 09, 2019, 03:22:12 PM
It may be worth doing the research on this one.....

Hey.  The gal on the tour bus told me it's true, so it's freaking true.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2019, 04:12:57 PM
Hey.  The gal on the tour bus told me it's true, so it's freaking true.


Bus tour guides = truth.

At least if she was hot. If not, a bit of healthy skepticism is warranted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 09, 2019, 05:54:07 PM
An interesting click bait story.
https://www.jerusalemonline.com/view/chinese-family-adopted-a-dog-then-realized-this-jol/?src=outbrain&utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=005531106a00746af7d515d354e0b5510d&utm_campaign=001aaec9c8bf590a3bc1230461b6c56f28&utm_key=120&utm_content=00cfa8f1afa3b31b312c05fae09eeae073&utm_term=JOL_D_US_chinese-family-adopted-a-dog-then-realized-this-jol_dorin_a_127478
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 10, 2019, 01:57:39 PM

Bus tour guides = truth.

At least if she was hot. If not, a bit of healthy skepticism is warranted.

At least the tour guides on the boats in the Dells tell you up front that half of what they say is BS.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 10, 2019, 04:12:56 PM
At least the tour guides on the boats in the Dells tell you up front that half of what they say is BS.


When I was a little kid, I got to sit up front to be "co-pilot" a couple of times.

A bunch of people are really lucky I never needed to take over the controls....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 10, 2019, 09:31:11 PM

When I was a little kid, I got to sit up front to be "co-pilot" a couple of times.

A bunch of people are really lucky I never needed to take over the controls....

You ever see a grown man naked before, Timmy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 10, 2019, 10:04:01 PM
You ever see a grown man naked before, Timmy?

Do you like movies about gladiators?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2019, 07:51:37 AM
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2019, 08:00:06 AM
This reminds me .. My first apartment was on the 2nd floor and had a balcony.  I had the newspaper delivered and they'd drop it in the public foyer.   One time, I asked them if instead of doing that, they could fling it up to my balcony, which was right by the foyer.  Sure, they said.

This went OK for months and saved time for both them and me.   Later, I got a call from the delivery manager who said they were only going to try flinging it one time from now on. (??)

Why?  "Well, the gal who flings it up there was accosted by a naked man."  Oh, that's terrible (it wasn't me.  For reals.) 

"Yeah, as she tried to fling it up to your balcony, this naked man was lurking and said something like 'I want to be your slave.'"

I thought about that, and said "Well .. if you're going to be accosted by a naked man, one who wants to be your slave is probably the best kind to be accosted by.  -- I mean, you could just say, 'drop and give me 1000 pushups' and then walk away."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 11, 2019, 08:04:59 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kSnzrPjQrg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 11, 2019, 08:05:33 AM
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.


Oh this reminds me of another thing I don't get - the Zucker Brothers.  Jerry's Wisconsin tourism ads were embarrassingly dumb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 11, 2019, 08:07:02 AM
This reminds me .. My first apartment was on the 2nd floor and had a balcony.  I had the newspaper delivered and they'd drop it in the public foyer.   One time, I asked them if instead of doing that, they could fling it up to my balcony, which was right by the foyer.  Sure, they said.

This went OK for months and saved time for both them and me.   Later, I got a call from the delivery manager who said they were only going to try flinging it one time from now on. (??)

Why?  "Well, the gal who flings it up there was accosted by a naked man."  Oh, that's terrible (it wasn't me.  For reals.) 

"Yeah, as she tried to fling it up to your balcony, this naked man was lurking and said something like 'I want to be your slave.'"

I thought about that, and said "Well .. if you're going to be accosted by a naked man, one who wants to be your slave is probably the best kind to be accosted by.  -- I mean, you could just say, 'drop and give me 1000 pushups' and then walk away."


Ah the quaint old days of newspaper subscriptions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2019, 08:20:32 AM

Ah the quaint old days of newspaper subscriptions.

I still get the MJS, delivered 7 days a week.   You're welcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2019, 08:33:20 AM

Ah the quaint old days of newspaper subscriptions.



Speaking of which...are there still places where teenage kids on bikes (or...gasp...on foot) still deliver local papers?

Here in Rochester, the local newspaper (and I use that term loosely for our local paper) is delivered by middle aged men driving around in beat up cars. Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against underemployed middle-aged people getting opportunities - but I miss the days of seeing a kid walking papers around the neighborhood.

Or maybe it's just that I'm old....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2019, 09:21:41 AM

Speaking of which...are there still places where teenage kids on bikes (or...gasp...on foot) still deliver local papers?


I think bike delivery is gone because you are no longer delivering 20-30 papers per block, now you're delivering 1-2 papers/block and driving 3 blocks to get to the next drop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 11, 2019, 09:23:36 AM
I still get the MJS, delivered 7 days a week.   You're welcome.

I just renewed my 7 day/week Charlotte Observer subscription.

I consider it the most important "charity" to which I contribute.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 11, 2019, 09:40:09 AM
I still get the MJS, delivered 7 days a week.   You're welcome.

Can I have your old newspapers to use in my chimney starter? Its getting harder to find combustibles for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2019, 11:52:32 AM
Can I have your old newspapers to use in my chimney starter? Its getting harder to find combustibles for it.

You still start real fires?!?  What’s wrong with a video?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 11, 2019, 12:04:34 PM
I still get the MJS, delivered 7 days a week.   You're welcome.

Do you still walk naked to the end of your driveway to retrieve it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on July 11, 2019, 12:18:19 PM
You still start real fires?!?  What’s wrong with a video?

In the small amount of time it took me to read this, I assumed you were going to promote gas or even electric fireplaces over real.  I was gearing up for a fight.  Then saw where you went. 

I figure this is either sarcasm, or you have the below video on loop for the holidays.  It's cool with me either way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_StgHl92v5Q


Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 11, 2019, 12:32:14 PM
You still start real fires?!?  What’s wrong with a video?

I tried starting our fire with a video, but it was tough to get it lit and it made the house smell funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2019, 01:07:48 PM
Do you still walk naked to the end of your driveway to retrieve it?

I had to stop once I became an elected official.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 11, 2019, 01:28:50 PM
You still start real fires?!?  What’s wrong with a video?

Chimney starter:

(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/b6d45bbc-a59d-4547-a252-8d4283fae819/svn/weber-charcoal-starter-lighters-7416-c3_1000.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 11, 2019, 01:34:52 PM
Chimney starter:

(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/b6d45bbc-a59d-4547-a252-8d4283fae819/svn/weber-charcoal-starter-lighters-7416-c3_1000.jpg)

Yep, those are fantastic.  The Weber Lighter Cubes (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AN7RGG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) are also good; I use them with the chimney.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 11, 2019, 01:50:07 PM
Yep, those are fantastic.  The Weber Lighter Cubes (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AN7RGG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) are also good; I use them with the chimney.

but I can't find old newspapers - everyone I know that subscribed to the JS, myself included, no longer does. P&S and Menards flyers in the mail aren't enough when I'm grilling 4-5 days/week.  >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 11, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
In the small amount of time it took me to read this, I assumed you were going to promote gas or even electric fireplaces over real.  I was gearing up for a fight.  Then saw where you went. 

I figure this is either sarcasm, or you have the below video on loop for the holidays.  It's cool with me either way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_StgHl92v5Q

Fires just don’t do it for me. Gas, electric, wood, it doesn’t matter. If I ever need a quick fix, I suppose I could stare at the stove burner for a while...but that still hasn’t happened in 57 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 11, 2019, 02:20:35 PM
but I can't find old newspapers - everyone I know that subscribed to the JS, myself included, no longer does. P&S and Menards flyers in the mail aren't enough when I'm grilling 4-5 days/week.  >:(

I was having the same issue.  We'd grab a bunch of ads at the grocery store, but that was a hassle and we were always running out.  I tried the cubes and they're so easy I haven't looked back.  Honestly, one does the trick...two if you want to be aggressive.  Very, very simple.  And they're pretty cheap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 11, 2019, 03:12:27 PM
I was having the same issue.  We'd grab a bunch of ads at the grocery store, but that was a hassle and we were always running out.  I tried the cubes and they're so easy I haven't looked back.  Honestly, one does the trick...two if you want to be aggressive.  Very, very simple.  And they're pretty cheap.

Thanks for that, I had not seen those before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 11, 2019, 03:21:57 PM
Thanks for that, I had not seen those before.

On Amazon, they show people using 2-3.  I don't see much point of that.  I usually just pop one out, put it on the grate, light it, and set the charcoal-filled chimney on top of it.  Done.  They work great in the fire pit too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 12, 2019, 03:28:51 PM
This reminds me .. My first apartment was on the 2nd floor and had a balcony.  I had the newspaper delivered and they'd drop it in the public foyer.   One time, I asked them if instead of doing that, they could fling it up to my balcony, which was right by the foyer.  Sure, they said.

This went OK for months and saved time for both them and me.   Later, I got a call from the delivery manager who said they were only going to try flinging it one time from now on. (??)

Why?  "Well, the gal who flings it up there was accosted by a naked man."  Oh, that's terrible (it wasn't me.  For reals.) 

"Yeah, as she tried to fling it up to your balcony, this naked man was lurking and said something like 'I want to be your slave.'"

I thought about that, and said "Well .. if you're going to be accosted by a naked man, one who wants to be your slave is probably the best kind to be accosted by.  -- I mean, you could just say, 'drop and give me 1000 pushups' and then walk away."


Did she start to fling it from further away...like far enough away to launch it through your patio door? Did she miss often on the first try after that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on July 12, 2019, 04:08:39 PM
I had to stop once I became an elected official.

MUScoop mods aren't elected.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 12, 2019, 04:16:12 PM
MUScoop mods aren't elected.

Or official.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 12, 2019, 09:35:59 PM
  yous guys forget about boy scout water?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 12, 2019, 10:26:14 PM
On Amazon, they show people using 2-3.  I don't see much point of that.  I usually just pop one out, put it on the grate, light it, and set the charcoal-filled chimney on top of it.  Done.  They work great in the fire pit too.

Best way to start a camp fire: small bag of Fritos.  They go up like an inferno,  starts the wettest wood (hey-o) like nothing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 13, 2019, 05:12:45 AM
Best way to start a camp fire: small bag of Fritos.  They go up like an inferno,  starts the wettest wood (hey-o) like nothing.

  do not try this at home...or her home.  should be a big warning label-keep this away from your wood, especially when wet eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 13, 2019, 06:42:41 AM
Wet wood is da best, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 14, 2019, 04:06:42 PM
The Cricket World Cup final may have been the best sporting event I’ve ever seen in my life.

No this is not a joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 14, 2019, 07:00:49 PM
The Cricket World Cup final may have been the best sporting event I’ve ever seen in my life.

No this is not a joke.

How many months did the final last?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 14, 2019, 07:07:58 PM
How many months did the final last?

Netflix has a great series called "Explained".  One of them was about cricket.

I understand it a lot better now.  I would totally watch the professional cricket games from India, which are much shorter than traditional cricket games and have all the ancillary trappings that US pro sports do (cheerleaders, music, etc.)

And I was shocked that I actually was familiar with one of the Indian Cricket team owners, a Bollywood star named Shah Rukh Khan. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 14, 2019, 07:41:19 PM
The Cricket World Cup final may have been the best sporting event I’ve ever seen in my life.

No this is not a joke.

20 years ago my wife and I were in London at the end of a trip.  We went to a pub for some fish and chips and there was a cricket match on the telly.  A crusty old pub regular took to explain cricket to us Yanks for an ~hour. 

Whatever team he was rooting for won, and he victoriously offered to buy us drinks.  I'd been battling a vicious cold and tried to decline but eventually ordered a Coke and hung my head in shame.

The end.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 14, 2019, 08:12:00 PM
How many months did the final last?

About 10 hours today.

Though in fairness, I gotta imagine that’s probably the longest 50 over game in cricket history considering it was a World Cup final with a Super Over.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 14, 2019, 09:07:30 PM
About 10 hours today.

Though in fairness, I gotta imagine that’s probably the longest 50 over game in cricket history considering it was a final and the Super Over.


Yikes! Did you watch the whole thing?

I used to love hours and hours of sports...like watching days 1 and 2 of the Dance from start to finish, or every New Year’s Day Bowl game. But these days, I have a hard time sitting through much more than a 2-hour MU game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 14, 2019, 09:52:18 PM

Yikes! Did you watch the whole thing?

I used to love hours and hours of sports...like watching days 1 and 2 of the Dance from start to finish, or every New Year’s Day Bowl game. But these days, I have a hard time sitting through much more than a 2-hour MU game.

Missed about the first 4-5 hours cause I was still asleep, but after that I was all in.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 14, 2019, 09:57:56 PM
Missed about the first 4-5 hours cause I was still asleep, but after that I was all in.

I doff my cap to you, sir!

Bill Bryson wrote the following description of cricket - one of the funniest things I ever read:

Imagine a form of baseball in which the pitcher, after each delivery, collects the ball from the catcher and walks slowly with it to center field; and that there, after a minute's pause to collect himself, he turns and runs full tilt toward the pitcher's mound before hurling the ball at the ankles of a man who stands before him wearing a riding hat, heavy gloves of the sort used to handle radio-active isotopes, and a mattress strapped to each leg. Imagine moreover that if this batsman fails to hit the ball in a way that heartens him sufficiently to try to waddle forty feet with mattress's strapped to his legs, he is under no formal compunction to run; he may stand there all day, and, as a rule, does. If by some miracle he is coaxed into making a miss-stroke that leads to his being put out, all the fielders throw up their arms in triumph and have a hug. Then tea is called and every one retires happily to a distant pavilion to fortify for the next siege. Now imagine all this going on for so long that by the time the match concludes autumn has crept in and all your library books are overdue. There you have cricket.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 14, 2019, 10:26:19 PM
Yea, that's a pretty good description of test match cricket which I love but I get that isn't for everybody.

Limited overs like the World Cup (50 overs) and the T20 such as the Indian Premier League like Chick was talking about has much more action because you only have a limited amount of balls.

If I had to rank them, my personal preference is.

1. 50 over matches
2. Test matches
3. T20 matches
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 15, 2019, 07:50:09 AM
OK, first* Purdue annoyance, and has me wondering how Marquette (or other schools) handles things.

We got the room assignment late last week.  When we toured the dorm, we noticed that some rooms were on a corner and had two windows while most only had one.  Naturally, I was hoping that my daughter would get one of those in the random assignment.  Well, be careful what you hope for, I guess.  My daughter did, in fact, get one of those "Double w/AC" rooms in her preferred residence hall.  And we learned that the "Double w/AC" costs almost $1500 more than the "Standard Double w/AC" for the year (x2 for two residents).  The difference, as we understand it, is the extra window on the side wall (which is, admittedly, a really nice benefit) and maybe slightly larger.  It never occurred to me that it would cost more...I figured it was just the luck of draw in the random process.

Now, looking a little more into the process I see that some people have it even worse -- both ways.  I saw one who ended up in an apartment with a Junior roommate at an additional $3000 for the year.  I'm told that they took everyone's preferences into consideration (they ranked their top five choices for room type) using an algorithm and then also used a random assignment.  I understand that I can ask to be put on a waiting list for a lower priced room, but I can see from an incoming parents FB page that there are many people on that list.  Also, she's got a roommate who I understand was also surprised, but is apparently totally fine with it.  At this point, I'm inclined to just leave things alone.  I can totally understand that the opposite issue is also a concern if they charge the same and someone would argue, "why am I paying the same for a smaller room with only one window?"

Does Marquette alter prices for rooms based on the random assignment for differences like this?  Does anyone have experience with other schools who do this? 

*Maybe second -- that one day mid-summer mandatory orientation had me a bit annoyed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 15, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
I can tell you Xavier has different prices depending on the dorm chosen and the number of roommates (2 or 3).   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 15, 2019, 10:07:19 AM
Marquette has the same kinda thing. Though I don't remember the price differences being as significant as $1,500
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 15, 2019, 10:44:26 AM
I can tell you Xavier has different prices depending on the dorm chosen and the number of roommates (2 or 3).   

Marquette has the same kinda thing. Though I don't remember the price differences being as significant as $1,500

Thanks.

I was aware of different prices for different dorms and for number of roommates.  In fact, Purdue has a page (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/Housing/RatesByRoomType.html) showing literally dozens of variations ranging from $2400/yr to more than $9000/yr.  One dorm has 16 different options at 10 different price points.  We looked this over pretty carefully before my daughter ranked her preferences.  We probably should have looked more carefully and seen the fact that this possibility existed in her chosen hall.  Caveat emptor, I guess.  I'm not sure we'd have done the rankings any differently and not sure there's anything to be done.  The was pretty much locked into her specific residence hall based upon other factors and there aren't too many options in that hall.  She was either going to get the "standard double" or the "double".  As much as I like having the extra window (and the ability to get air moving across the room), I do hope that there's a noticeable size difference also for the price increase.  I guess we'll find out in a few weeks.

Here's Marquette's price list from last year (https://www.marquette.edu/mucentral/bursar/documents/rate-guide-18-19.pdf).  I see that at Mashuda, the "large double" is about $100/year more than the "standard double."  I assume that the "large double" is what were called "parlor" rooms when I was there (or something like that).  Those rooms were definitely worth a bit more.  Aside from that, I really don't see any differences for the same class of room (i.e., single, double, triple) within a particular dorm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 15, 2019, 11:44:56 AM
In my experience with my two daughters, the levels of availability and prices differences were largely a matter of supply and demand.

Both started at their respective schools when housing was tight (high enrollment, dorms closed for renovations), and were lucky even to have dorm space as frosh. Because of that, “better” rooms were considerably higher. My second daughter even knew a frosh who was paired in an off-campus apartment with a junior. Then dorms reopened, new apartments were built and (in the case of my second daughter) enrollment unexpectedly dipped. Suddenly, kids could get what they wanted, and prices actually went down.

The you add in funding cuts that most state schools are facing, and you never know what you’re going to get.

Supply, demand, funding whims of state legislatures, school policies - eek!

Anyhow, good luck. I just finished the “college” phase of parenting. :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on July 15, 2019, 10:48:00 PM
I didn't want to start a thread on this, mainly because I knew eventually it would get locked. I'll get to my grander question in a second.

I'm in Des Moines today for work in the morning, flying home mid afternoon. I'm at the gate for United, it's Des Moines flying to ORD, so the gate area is pretty full. I only mention I'm 1K with United here because I hadn't gotten an auto upgrade even a few minutes before boarding. Gate agent gets on the loud speaker to request Cory Booker and I come see the agent. I did a double take, not for me, but to look around because I thought I or other people would have been pointing him out. I get up to go to the gate agent, and I can feel about 100 people staring at me, it was a really awkward feeling, because I could hear people start talking about him. I grabbed my ticket and sat in 3A (first class on this flight only goes 3 rows deep). A minute before they're going to close the gate, Booker comes in and sits in 3C (on the aisle directly across from me). He said hi, we shook hands, and he more or less had the look of a guy who had been working, was tired, and wanted to be left alone.

I didn't say anything else to him the rest of the flight, I could tell he didn't want to be bothered, so my question is when you run into a celebrity in a public setting, obviously depending on who it is, do you just say hi and carry on? I imagine most here would, LeBatard show today was actually discussing this very scenario I was in, how it's awkward to go up to a total stranger and ask them to either sign a piece of paper or take a picture with a stranger.

One thing I thought odd was that Booker had old school Apple iPhone/iPod wired headphone (not ear buds). He was also watching Jack Ryan on his iPhone for half the flight before he fell asleep.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 16, 2019, 07:17:07 AM
I really don't get people who say they want to be famous. Never eating a single meal in peace, having millions of complete strangers judging you, being stared at or worse every time you go out in public does not appeal to me at all.

Glow and I have talked about this, and we both agree that the best amount of fame is being well known and respected by a narrow subset of people. Maybe you a national champion in a sport that people only watch during the Olympics. Or you are a best selling author who most people wouldn't recognize on sight. Or maybe you are known worldwide as a subject matter expert on something that only the occasional fanboy bothers you about.

But Kim Kardashian or LeBron James famous? No thank you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 16, 2019, 07:58:40 AM

I didn't say anything else to him the rest of the flight, I could tell he didn't want to be bothered, so my question is when you run into a celebrity in a public setting, obviously depending on who it is, do you just say hi and carry on? I imagine most here would, LeBatard show today was actually discussing this very scenario I was in, how it's awkward to go up to a total stranger and ask them to either sign a piece of paper or take a picture with a stranger.



In the few of times I have seen celebrities in public, I have just let them go. They have mostly been sports figures or actors, and their body language usually made it clear they just wanted to get on with their business.

That said, I just might make an exception for a public figure running for a high political office. They are always looking for new supporters and possible votes, so if you have legitimate interest and questions or comments about the candidate's platform, a good politician might see it as being in his or her interest to chat. I wouldn't waste their time with "boy, it sure was a scorcher today" or similar small talk, but I would think they would welcome legitimate questions from potential supporters. And you could probably tell from their initial response whether they really wanted to talk, to help gauge how far you take it.

Regarding Chick's comment - I totally agree. Money and prestige are great, but personally I would never want the kind and amount that would make me the target for selfie- or autograph-seekers, paparazzi, or other daily hassles. Some may thrive on it, but it certainly would not be for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 16, 2019, 08:10:49 AM
I didn't want to start a thread on this, mainly because I knew eventually it would get locked. I'll get to my grander question in a second.

I'm in Des Moines today for work in the morning, flying home mid afternoon. I'm at the gate for United, it's Des Moines flying to ORD, so the gate area is pretty full. I only mention I'm 1K with United here because I hadn't gotten an auto upgrade even a few minutes before boarding. Gate agent gets on the loud speaker to request Cory Booker and I come see the agent. I did a double take, not for me, but to look around because I thought I or other people would have been pointing him out. I get up to go to the gate agent, and I can feel about 100 people staring at me, it was a really awkward feeling, because I could hear people start talking about him. I grabbed my ticket and sat in 3A (first class on this flight only goes 3 rows deep). A minute before they're going to close the gate, Booker comes in and sits in 3C (on the aisle directly across from me). He said hi, we shook hands, and he more or less had the look of a guy who had been working, was tired, and wanted to be left alone.

I didn't say anything else to him the rest of the flight, I could tell he didn't want to be bothered, so my question is when you run into a celebrity in a public setting, obviously depending on who it is, do you just say hi and carry on? I imagine most here would, LeBatard show today was actually discussing this very scenario I was in, how it's awkward to go up to a total stranger and ask them to either sign a piece of paper or take a picture with a stranger.

One thing I thought odd was that Booker had old school Apple iPhone/iPod wired headphone (not ear buds). He was also watching Jack Ryan on his iPhone for half the flight before he fell asleep.

I just say "Hello" and let them be.  The golden rule "Do unto others."  I don't really want to be bothered when I travel and I assume others even celebrities are the same. 
If they seem chatty and open then that's a different story.  When I entered and simultaneously traversed the maze known as Stew Leonard's (Westport location) with Matthew Perry, he had all kinds of funny comments to make to my wife an I.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 16, 2019, 08:26:47 AM
I give my autograph to anyone who asks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 16, 2019, 08:33:08 AM
I give my autograph to anyone who asks.


That has also been my policy.

It last happened the other day as I was checking out at a coffee place. Fortunately I didn't need a pen, since they allowed me to autograph an iPad with my finger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 16, 2019, 08:35:18 AM
When I have interacted with well known people, it has struck me how much they are just people.    Sometimes they are tired.   Sometimes their feet hurt.    Their emotions, needs, wants are exactly the same.    The athletes are blessed with a skill and drive.   The politicians are willing to put themselves out there and have half the people dislike them.    But they appreciate a dirty joke.   A diet Pepsi on a hot day.   A little space to decompress.    People who treat them like people and don't impose on them.    I am sure that the gentleman Dish refers to appreciated the small moment of levity, the smile, the normal interaction, and then the chance to chill. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 16, 2019, 08:47:13 AM
Glow and I have talked about this, and we both agree that the best amount of fame is being well known and respected by a narrow subset of people. Maybe you a national champion in a sport that people only watch during the Olympics. Or you are a best selling author who most people wouldn't recognize on sight. Or maybe you are known worldwide as a subject matter expert on something that only the occasional fanboy bothers you about.

I think one of the best ways to be rich and pseudo-famous would be to be a successful song-writer.  There are people who write a huge number of songs but do not perform.  They make tons of money and very few people would recognize them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on July 16, 2019, 09:08:17 AM
I met Stacey Abrams (candidate for Georgia Governor in 2018) in the security line at ATL back in February.  I was waiting for my stuff to come through the machine, looked to my left, and she was standing right next to me.  I did a double take realizing I recognized her, she saw me do it and smiled at me, so i took the necessary step over and shook her hand and introduced myself.  She was very pleasant and engaging for the 30 seconds it took for her stuff to come out. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 16, 2019, 09:09:06 AM
When I have interacted with well known people, it has struck me how much they are just people.    Sometimes they are tired.   Sometimes their feet hurt.    Their emotions, needs, wants are exactly the same.    The athletes are blessed with a skill and drive.   The politicians are willing to put themselves out there and have half the people dislike them.    But they appreciate a dirty joke.   A diet Pepsi on a hot day.   A little space to decompress.    People who treat them like people and don't impose on them.    I am sure that the gentleman Dish refers to appreciated the small moment of levity, the smile, the normal interaction, and then the chance to chill.

I think camera phones and social media have changed that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 16, 2019, 09:13:19 AM
My daughter kicked Todd Ricketts out of my seat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 16, 2019, 09:17:52 AM
I really don't get people who say they want to be famous. Never eating a single meal in peace, having millions of complete strangers judging you, being stared at or worse every time you go out in public does not appeal to me at all.

Glow and I have talked about this, and we both agree that the best amount of fame is being well known and respected by a narrow subset of people. Maybe you a national champion in a sport that people only watch during the Olympics. Or you are a best selling author who most people wouldn't recognize on sight. Or maybe you are known worldwide as a subject matter expert on something that only the occasional fanboy bothers you about.

But Kim Kardashian or LeBron James famous? No thank you.



I'm heer ta tell ya, Ma, its a reel bitch, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 16, 2019, 09:23:10 AM
Steve Novak's kid goes to our school, so I see him ~monthly.  I just nod and smile, but I pretend we're buddies and we go out for beers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 16, 2019, 09:34:34 AM
Just saw da dude shoutin' his white Benz southbound on I-43. Kant miss 'im wit da MU SN 20 plates, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 16, 2019, 09:57:24 AM
I always appreciate celebrities who assume you don't know who they are.

In the eighties I was working at a client's company in Milwaukee and an investor walked in and shook my hand.

"Hi, Bart Starr".

Like, no sh!t you're Bart Starr!  But it was cool that he acted like a normal guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 16, 2019, 10:46:11 AM
Steve Novak's kid goes to our school, so I see him ~monthly.  I just nod and smile, but I pretend we're buddies and we go out for beers.

Does his kid deliver your paper?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 16, 2019, 12:11:02 PM
Does his kid deliver your paper?

Unless he's a 40-something dude with an old Dodge, no.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 16, 2019, 12:43:39 PM
Nothing is more Arbys than ordering a B&C, getting back to the office and find out that they gave me a regular roast beef.  At least the worker rang it up as a regular, so I didnt pay for non-existent cheddar sauce and Arby's sauce.

Life is truly suffering.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 16, 2019, 01:51:02 PM
Nothing is more Arbys than ordering a B&C, getting back to the office and find out that they gave me a regular roast beef.  At least the worker rang it up as a regular, so I didnt pay for non-existent cheddar sauce and Arby's sauce.

Life is truly suffering.



Dat chit'll kill ya, Dude, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on July 16, 2019, 01:53:52 PM
Nothing is more Arbys than ordering a B&C, getting back to the office and find out that they gave me a regular roast beef.  At least the worker rang it up as a regular, so I didnt pay for non-existent cheddar sauce and Arby's sauce.

Life is truly suffering.

Thoughts and Prayers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 16, 2019, 02:14:40 PM
Unless he's a 40-something dude with an old Dodge, no.

Steve delivers your paper?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 16, 2019, 02:35:44 PM
I think camera phones and social media have changed that.

Certainly not part of the solution.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on July 16, 2019, 02:42:45 PM
In the eighties I was working at a client's company in Milwaukee and an investor walked in and shook my hand.

"Hi, Bart Starr".

Like, no sh!t you're Bart Starr!  But it was cool that he acted like a normal guy.

I met him at an event in 2004. I hardly ever approach celebrities, but he was talking to others in the crowd so I went for it. He was incredibly gracious, as you would expect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 16, 2019, 02:47:46 PM
I always appreciate celebrities who assume you don't know who they are.

In the eighties I was working at a client's company in Milwaukee and an investor walked in and shook my hand.

"Hi, Bart Starr".

Like, no sh!t you're Bart Starr!  But it was cool that he acted like a normal guy.

Our HOG chapter used host a dinner and lead annual charity ride for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation and Bart and Cherry would see us off every year. Bart was fairly quiet/soft spoken but Cherry was a hoot and very outgoing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 16, 2019, 04:30:45 PM

Dat chit'll kill ya, Dude, hey?


Dis. Da missin’ cheddar sauce mighta saved Ziggy’s life.

/ducks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 16, 2019, 05:09:23 PM
Dis. Da missin’ cheddar sauce mighta saved Ziggy’s life.

/ducks

I felt empty inside without the delicious cheddar and the contrast of the Arby's sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 16, 2019, 07:36:42 PM
Steve delivers your paper?

He is the only one who can toss it onto Topper's balcony with range.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 16, 2019, 08:02:23 PM
speaking of restaurants messing up your food orders-whenever i'm at a sit-down place and something's wrong with my order, i'm very careful to complain...too much.  think about it-the cooks are hot as balls, sweating into all the food to begin with, waitresses screaming orders at them, his sous chef is snortin coke in the walk-in cooler and the restaurant hostess is bouncin on the lap of your dish washer...   then they get your plate back with some fill in the blank complaint?  i'd rather save the beach, leave my food uneaten. leave a 5% tip and never return as opposed to catching the chefs syphilis err something...and all i said was hold the special sauce :-X
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on July 16, 2019, 08:02:33 PM

Speaking of which...are there still places where teenage kids on bikes (or...gasp...on foot) still deliver local papers?

Here in Rochester, the local newspaper (and I use that term loosely for our local paper) is delivered by middle aged men driving around in beat up cars. Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against underemployed middle-aged people getting opportunities - but I miss the days of seeing a kid walking papers around the neighborhood.

Or maybe it's just that I'm old....

Ha.  Delivering the Post-Bulletin was my first job.  Route started a block from St Francis.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 16, 2019, 09:02:08 PM
Curious, how many of you routinely add their middle initial to their name? 

I guess I've always added it, MU H. Topper.   It's on my email, my amazon address, the whole thing.

Is that weird?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 16, 2019, 10:10:40 PM
Only time I add my middle initial is when putting "Name on Credit Card" and at my dry cleaners. The first because that's how it appears on my credit card and I've always been paranoid that it would get declined if I didn't put it and the second because there's another person with my first and last name somewhere in town and I've gotten his clothes back before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 16, 2019, 10:31:01 PM
Curious, how many of you routinely add their middle initial to their name? 

I guess I've always added it, MU H. Topper.   It's on my email, my amazon address, the whole thing.

Is that weird?

I use my middle initial all the time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 17, 2019, 05:02:21 AM
How many of you use your middle finger when driving?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 17, 2019, 06:02:15 AM
Any y'all pee in da shower, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on July 17, 2019, 06:04:13 AM
Only when I'm showering
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 17, 2019, 07:38:26 AM
Any y'all pee in da shower, hey?
All the time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 17, 2019, 07:59:34 AM
What's the old adage .. "There are two types of people, those who pee in the shower, and liars."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 17, 2019, 08:04:10 AM
How many of you use your middle finger when driving?



I generally use all of them, and my thumbs too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 17, 2019, 08:17:49 AM
What's the old adage .. "There are two types of people, those who pee in the shower, and liars."

Reminds me of a line I heard from comedian Demetri Martin:  "I've found that there is a small but important difference between peeing in the pool and peeing INTO the pool."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 17, 2019, 09:14:19 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BjU-e01zQ4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 17, 2019, 09:41:00 AM
When I was little, I saw this scene in the Jimmy Neutron movie. It opened up a whole new world for me. I had never considered that you could pee in the shower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUUhk-nPy5I
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 17, 2019, 09:41:56 AM
Double post
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on July 17, 2019, 09:50:59 AM
Pee in the shower and blow my nose in the shower - snot rocket style. Humidity helps loosen everything up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 17, 2019, 09:59:59 AM
Pee in the shower and blow my nose in the shower - snot rocket style . Humidity helps loosen everything up.

hey hey hey, wait a minute here-no personal attacks 8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 17, 2019, 10:08:10 AM
...blow my nose in the shower - snot rocket style.

My wife hates if I do this, causing me to ask, "You do realize that the whole point of the shower is to wash filth off my body, right?  A little snot isn't the worst of it."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 17, 2019, 10:13:26 AM
My wife hates if I do this, causing me to ask, "You do realize that the whole point of the shower is to wash filth off my body, right?  A little snot isn't the worst of it."

but ya gotta draw the line at droppin the deuce(filth) though, eyn'a? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 17, 2019, 12:01:48 PM
Speaking of snot rockets in showers, anyone ever try one at a baby shower?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 18, 2019, 10:05:24 AM
Dang it Wocky, I was just going to post IBTL in the Wojo privledge thread seconds before you locked it. 

Well, at least ND still sucks as much as ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 18, 2019, 10:19:08 AM
Dang it Wocky, I was just going to post IBTL in the Wojo privledge thread seconds before you locked it. 

Well, at least ND still sucks as much as ever.

I had a lengthy response to the actual topic addressed in the OP, hit "post", and got the lock screen. D'oh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 18, 2019, 12:45:51 PM

Dang it Wocky, I was just going to post IBTL in the Wojo privledge thread seconds before you locked it. 

Well, at least ND still sucks as much as ever.



And Red Delicious apples suck. But not as much as ND.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 18, 2019, 01:12:33 PM
And speaking of conspiracy theories, is anyone here planning the road trip to Area 51 in September?

Millions on Facebook claim to be going, and the Air Force is taking it seriously enough to issue a formal warning. Could be the perfect setting for a preseason Scoop Beer Summit.

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/area-51-raid-becomes-joke-online-u-s-air-force-n1031176
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on July 18, 2019, 01:38:02 PM
Falafel is delicious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 18, 2019, 05:07:56 PM
Why do I keep getting ads for bikinis in all the basketball stories I read?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 18, 2019, 07:40:10 PM
Why do I keep getting ads for bikinis in all the basketball stories I read?


It’s all those google searches. ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 18, 2019, 08:57:14 PM

It’s all those google searches. ;)
He won't understand
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 19, 2019, 01:07:47 AM
And speaking of conspiracy theories, is anyone here planning the road trip to Area 51 in September?

Millions on Facebook claim to be going, and the Air Force is taking it seriously enough to issue a formal warning. Could be the perfect setting for a preseason Scoop Beer Summit.

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/area-51-raid-becomes-joke-online-u-s-air-force-n1031176

The Wisconsin chapter of the Area 51 raid will be holding a tailgate 3 hours before the start, and 2 hours afterwards in the south parking lot.  Sponsored by Flieschman's Brandy.

(Fluffy is the dude in the Green Knights gear.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 19, 2019, 06:54:12 AM
The Wisconsin chapter of the Area 51 raid will be holding a tailgate 3 hours before the start, and 2 hours afterwards in the south parking lot.  Sponsored by Flieschman's Brandy.

(Fluffy is the dude in the Green Knights gear.)

  the south wayne chapter der hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 20, 2019, 12:12:50 PM
Dogs or cats?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 20, 2019, 06:15:16 PM
According to Butch Lee's FB page, his son Matthew just committed to St. Peter's U.

https://www.facebook.com/butch.lee.15

Congrats to Matthew and Butch!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 20, 2019, 06:17:54 PM
Butch musta been fond of Bob Dukiet, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 21, 2019, 06:27:56 PM
I'm pretty sure I just walked by Dr. Lovell at the Pick n Save.   

I'm also pretty sure he was going for one of them boxes of Captain Crunch Berries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 21, 2019, 09:01:57 PM
I'm pretty sure I just walked by Dr. Lovell at the Pick n Save.   

I'm also pretty sure he was going for one of them boxes of Captain Crunch Berries.
Pretty sure < sure, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 21, 2019, 09:04:22 PM
I'm pretty sure I just walked by Dr. Lovell at the Pick n Save.   

I'm also pretty sure he was going for one of them boxes of Captain Crunch Berries.

Pix?  Did he have a personal shopper with him?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 21, 2019, 09:16:09 PM
I'm pretty sure I just walked by Dr. Lovell at the Pick n Save.   

I'm also pretty sure he was going for one of them boxes of Captain Crunch Berries.

This will help recruiting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 21, 2019, 09:20:40 PM
Oh, and did he get any apples? If so, can you verify that they weren’t red delicious?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 23, 2019, 09:07:19 PM
List of crappy beaches by state.

#fecalmattas

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/07/23/americas-dirtiest-beaches-prone-bacteria-report/1801372001/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2019, 08:19:17 AM
List of crappy beaches by state.

#fecalmattas

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/07/23/americas-dirtiest-beaches-prone-bacteria-report/1801372001/


I have never been much of a beachgoer. This will help to make sure I don't have a change of heart.

On a side note, USA Today seems to be buying into the notion that Delaware exists.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on July 24, 2019, 09:06:49 AM
I enjoy peaking in on other teams' discussion boards and forums for "insider" information and perspective.  Occasionally even joining in on some of the better ones if they are receptive to opposition fans. 

One board I never visited though was DePaul.  Until this morning.   Wow... after a mere 10 minutes, the weight and sadness I felt settling on my shoulders was palpable.  I feel like I need an ice cream sundae or something to cheer me up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 24, 2019, 01:58:31 PM
I enjoy peaking in on other teams' discussion boards and forums for "insider" information and perspective.  Occasionally even joining in on some of the better ones if they are receptive to opposition fans. 

One board I never visited though was DePaul.  Until this morning.   Wow... after a mere 10 minutes, the weight and sadness I felt settling on my shoulders was palpable.  I feel like I need an ice cream sundae or something to cheer me up.
Heldt is your friend
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 24, 2019, 03:10:37 PM
One board I never visited though was DePaul.  Until this morning.   Wow... after a mere 10 minutes, the weight and sadness I felt settling on my shoulders was palpable.

Link to this website?  I have some Arby's coupons to share, sounds like they need em.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2019, 04:24:18 PM
I enjoy peaking in on other teams' discussion boards and forums for "insider" information and perspective.  Occasionally even joining in on some of the better ones if they are receptive to opposition fans. 

One board I never visited though was DePaul.  Until this morning.   Wow... after a mere 10 minutes, the weight and sadness I felt settling on my shoulders was palpable.  I feel like I need an ice cream sundae or something to cheer me up.


I'm actually kinda surprised there's anyone interested enough to post on a DePaul message board anymore. Can't imagine it gets many posts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 24, 2019, 04:46:02 PM

I'm actually kinda surprised there's anyone interested enough to post on a DePaul message board anymore. Can't imagine it gets many posts.

It's like Bizarro Scoop.  Most of the posts are about about how much they hate Arby's and love Red Delicious apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 24, 2019, 05:36:38 PM
It's like Bizarro Scoop.  Most of the posts are about about how much they hate Arby's and love Red Delicious apples.

Do they have a user named Loopahoop who is widely loved and his every post cherished?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2019, 08:55:26 PM
It's like Bizarro Scoop.  Most of the posts are about about how much they hate Arby's and love Red Delicious apples.


Makes sense. DePaul is pretty much the Red Delicious of the BE.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 24, 2019, 08:57:09 PM
Do they have a user named Loopahoop who is widely loved and his every post cherished?

Game over

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--BYUek-cGA8/VeyNLF9eP6I/AAAAAAAABKg/K1kXT8QeQY0/s1600/11935088_502327576592013_508127552554708324_n.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on July 25, 2019, 08:32:39 AM
Link to this website?  I have some Arby's coupons to share, sounds like they need em.

I don't know if even THAT would help.  The moderator who runs the board just posted this month that after 15 years he's shutting it down.    :'(

https://bluedemonsnation.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 25, 2019, 09:12:27 AM
I don't know if even THAT would help.  The moderator who runs the board just posted this month that after 15 years he's shutting it down.    :'(

https://bluedemonsnation.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php



That's the most Arby's thing ever posted on Scoop.  DePaul's program is so far in the dumpster, even their fan site is closing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 25, 2019, 09:17:58 AM
I would like to announce a gofundme campaign to raise money to buy the bluedemonsnation.com domain and redirect it to Arbys.com.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 25, 2019, 09:36:01 AM
That's the most Arby's thing ever posted on Scoop.  DePaul's program is so far in the dumpster, even their fan site is closing.

It's so in the dumpster that a Nova fan is the admin.
https://bluedemonsnation.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=2999.msg34742#new
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 25, 2019, 09:48:56 AM
It's so in the dumpster that a Nova fan is the admin.
https://bluedemonsnation.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=2999.msg34742#new

I did find that odd .. maybe that's Nova's plan .. infiltrate rival forums and destroy their program from within.  Well done, he said trying to throw people off of his similar evil plan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 25, 2019, 10:56:32 AM
I would like to announce a gofundme campaign to raise money to buy the bluedemonsnation.com domain and redirect it to Arbys.com.

What's the funds needed?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 25, 2019, 11:39:44 AM
(Fluffy is the dude in the Green Knights gear.)

Green Knights is Latin for Sultan
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 25, 2019, 11:45:27 AM
I feel like I need an ice cream sundae or something to cheer me up.

An ice cream sundae? I have a very different list when I am looking for a "spiritual pick me up"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: withoutbias on July 25, 2019, 12:36:40 PM
An ice cream sundae? I have a very different list when I am looking for a "spiritual pick me up"

most men have the same list they are just comfortable enough in their own skin that they dont feel the need to parade around on an anonymous marquette basketball forum shouting out on top of the hilltop about all the women theyve slept with.

or how young their wife is, how their wife is taller than them, how much weights they can lift or miles they can swim or mountains they can climb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2019, 12:40:28 PM
I like ice cream sundaes...and chocolate chip cookies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 25, 2019, 12:46:44 PM
Grain free, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2019, 01:19:13 PM
Grain free, hey?


So ya don’t count the grains the cows ate to make the milk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 25, 2019, 04:31:06 PM
most men have the same list they are just comfortable enough in their own skin that they dont feel the need to parade around on an anonymous marquette basketball forum shouting out on top of the hilltop about all the women theyve slept with.

or how young their wife is, how their wife is taller than them, how much weights they can lift or miles they can swim or mountains they can climb.
I like it when the various scoop posters shout things from hilltops . It makes this an enjoyable site .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on July 25, 2019, 09:03:07 PM
Wait, but hold on.  Do none of you like ice cream very much?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 25, 2019, 09:23:43 PM
most men have the same list they are just comfortable enough in their own skin that they dont feel the need to parade around on an anonymous marquette basketball forum shouting out on top of the hilltop about all the women theyve slept with.

or how young their wife is, how their wife is taller than them, how much weights they can lift or miles they can swim or mountains they can climb.

umm,don't know 'bout anyone else, but this sounds kinda biased to me ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 26, 2019, 02:21:40 AM
I like it when the various scoop posters shout things from hilltops . It makes this an enjoyable site .

Just another insufferable Scoop moron, Herm.

It's amazing how they can dish it out but writhe like wounded animals once we started kicking back.

Frankly, their little diatribes make me laugh. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 26, 2019, 02:23:00 AM
umm,don't know 'bout anyone else, but this sounds kinda biased to me ?-(

Gotta love the petulance, eh Doc?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 26, 2019, 02:24:04 AM
Grain free, hey?

Doc, does malted barley count??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 26, 2019, 05:58:04 AM
 NO!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on July 26, 2019, 06:38:08 AM
Just another insufferable Scoop moron, Herm.

It's amazing how they can dish it out but writhe like wounded animals once we started kicking back.

Frankly, their little diatribes make me laugh.

Camaraderie like this is the reason I come here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2019, 08:22:45 AM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 26, 2019, 09:41:22 AM
Doc, does malted barley count??

Just had a beer that used spruce buds instead of hops. I was very, very surprised by how good it was.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 26, 2019, 10:01:16 AM
Drinkin' at 9:24 am. Dat 'splains lots, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 26, 2019, 11:09:29 AM
Just had a beer that used spruce buds instead of hops. I was very, very surprised by how good it was.

Mike

As you know, the PNW is the epicenter of the world's finest hops so there is little reason to stray from the path of greatness. But while in Alaska recently I tried an Alaskan Spruce IPA. I thought it would be novelty but, in fact, found it to be a stellar stand alone brew worthy of mention.

Alaskan (out of Juneau) makes great beers - the Spruce IPA reinforces that reputation. Give it a try if you can find it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: withoutbias on July 26, 2019, 11:16:23 AM
Just another insufferable Scoop moron, Herm.

It's amazing how they can dish it out but writhe like wounded animals once we started kicking back.

Frankly, their little diatribes make me laugh.

lol what? theres literally not a single poster who “dishes it out” and then suddenly goes MIA for weeks when something that doesnt agree to his agenda comes out than you do bud. i dont ever recall “writhing” (like a wounded animal or anything else) when you have “kicked back.” if you find some evidence to support the claim ill admit im wrong but im confident there is none because this is what you do. you chirp and chirp and chirp straight out of your ass but when challenged to prove it there you go MIA. thank you for your service. youre past your prime now. you talk a big game to a bunch of dudes you do not know. that tells me one thing. you are nowhere near the badass you want everyone here to think you are. if you truly were you wouldnt give one damn about what muscoop thinks of you yet you couldnt leave any more doubt how important it is that scoopers bow to your every word when only like 2 do anything but laugh their ass off any time they see your posts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 26, 2019, 11:21:30 AM
NO!

Chili

Someone recently complained that he doesn't fly fish because he can't drink beer while doing so. It was explained to him by the fly fishermen at the table that this is the reason God invented single malt scotch - a proper beverage to celebrate a great day of fly fishing while sitting around the campfire.

This either makes sense or not but therein lies the secret to living life properly. 

By the way, if you want the experience of a lifetime plan on making your AK trip in late spring when the salmon smolt are out. Not only do you get to whack Kings on the blue water but the rivers are filled with Dollys.

We can talk off line but bringing your fly rod is a must - Dollys are a lot of fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 26, 2019, 11:34:04 AM
You know it’s a bad day on Scoop when even the NM thread goes off topic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 26, 2019, 11:38:27 AM
Mike

As you know, the PNW is the epicenter of the world's finest hops so there is little reason to stray from the path of greatness. But while in Alaska recently I tried an Alaskan Spruce IPA. I thought it would be novelty but, in fact, found it to be a stellar stand alone brew worthy of mention.

Alaskan (out of Juneau) makes great beers - the Spruce IPA reinforces that reputation. Give it a try if you can find it.

Alaskan brews are sold in most grocery stores in Milwaukee. Local brewer Black Husky makes a stellar Spruce IPA that is probably harder to find in stores than Alaskan is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on July 26, 2019, 11:44:07 AM
You know it’s a bad day on Scoop when even the NM thread goes off topic.

Chili Gene’s got a bad rap!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 26, 2019, 11:56:19 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on July 26, 2019, 12:41:19 PM
You know it’s a bad day on Scoop when even the NM thread goes off topic.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 26, 2019, 01:34:57 PM
Mike

As you know, the PNW is the epicenter of the world's finest hops so there is little reason to stray from the path of greatness. But while in Alaska recently I tried an Alaskan Spruce IPA. I thought it would be novelty but, in fact, found it to be a stellar stand alone brew worthy of mention.

Alaskan (out of Juneau) makes great beers - the Spruce IPA reinforces that reputation. Give it a try if you can find it.

I am in the PNW. Had that beer at Fort George Brewery in Astoria.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on July 26, 2019, 02:20:35 PM
Chili Gene’s got a bad rap!

That was a very bizarre story - landlord pushes out Real Chili so that a copy cat can set up shop. Naturally, everyone boycotted "Chili Gene." I don't think he lasted more than 4-5 months.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 27, 2019, 01:34:02 PM
I'm dealing with a serious issue at home, so naturally I came here for advice or perhaps just a bit of emotional support.

My wife picked up a new kind of apple we had never heard of: Piñata. After trying a couple my wife declared them the worst apple she has ever tasted. I thought surely she was excepting the Red Delicious, so I asked. The answer shook me to my core: "They're even worse."

I'm really struggling with this. Should I take my wife to the ER to see if maybe she had a stroke? Or maybe a psychiatrist? And please don't suggest that I try one for myself. I have eaten some disgusting things. Durian comes to mind. But I draw the line at something purported to be even worse than a Red Delicious.

Thoughts? Words of support? Suggestions for environmentally responsible disposal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 27, 2019, 02:54:35 PM
I'm dealing with a serious issue at home, so naturally I came here for advice or perhaps just a bit of emotional support.

My wife picked up a new kind of apple we had never heard of: Piñata. After trying a couple my wife declared them the worst apple she has ever tasted. I thought surely she was excepting the Red Delicious, so I asked. The answer shook me to my core: "They're even worse."

I'm really struggling with this. Should I take my wife to the ER to see if maybe she had a stroke? Or maybe a psychiatrist? And please don't suggest that I try one for myself. I have eaten some disgusting things. Durian comes to mind. But I draw the line at something purported to be even worse than a Red Delicious.

Thoughts? Words of support? Suggestions for environmentally responsible disposal?

Nuke them from orbit.  It's the only way to be sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: withoutbias on July 27, 2019, 02:58:15 PM
I'm dealing with a serious issue at home, so naturally I came here for advice or perhaps just a bit of emotional support.

My wife picked up a new kind of apple we had never heard of: Piñata. After trying a couple my wife declared them the worst apple she has ever tasted. I thought surely she was excepting the Red Delicious, so I asked. The answer shook me to my core: "They're even worse."

I'm really struggling with this. Should I take my wife to the ER to see if maybe she had a stroke? Or maybe a psychiatrist? And please don't suggest that I try one for myself. I have eaten some disgusting things. Durian comes to mind. But I draw the line at something purported to be even worse than a Red Delicious.

Thoughts? Words of support? Suggestions for environmentally responsible disposal?

consult jon about how a real man handles it. probably had something he enjoys doing sexually with a young woman with nasty apples.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 27, 2019, 03:50:20 PM
consult jon about how a real man handles it. probably had something he enjoys doing sexually with a young woman with nasty apples.
Involves apple pie
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 27, 2019, 04:38:27 PM
consult jon about how a real man handles it. probably had something he enjoys doing sexually with a young woman with nasty apples.

  i have a funny feeling jon would be fitting them forcefully into both of your orafices. 

 
 just an fyi-i think the patriot has a purple heart and more than enough stories to make a grown man cry for his momma
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wadesworld on July 27, 2019, 04:46:24 PM
  i have a funny feeling jon would be fitting them forcefully into both of your orafices. 

 
 just an fyi-i think the patriot has a purple heart and more than enough stories to make a grown man cry for his momma

He’s made that well known to everyone on Scoop. Many times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 27, 2019, 05:04:28 PM
He’s made that well known to everyone on Scoop. Many times.

To infinity and beyond.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 27, 2019, 05:26:56 PM
To infinity and beyond.

that was meant for the unbiased dude with a bias ;)  anyone else here have one of those? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 27, 2019, 05:30:16 PM
that was meant for the unbiased dude with a bias ;)  anyone else here have one of those?
Biased an unbiased, guilty!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 27, 2019, 05:37:50 PM
When did the conversation shift to Len Bias?

Oh, wait....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: withoutbias on July 27, 2019, 05:43:30 PM
When did the conversation shift to Len Bias?

Oh, wait....

that 30 for 30 was the origin of the username. which has been explained a number of times. everyone is biased.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 27, 2019, 05:51:36 PM
that 30 for 30 was the origin of the username. which has been explained a number of times. everyone is biased.


Didn't know the origin of your username, but I do agree that everyone has biases. Even Len.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on July 27, 2019, 06:55:24 PM
I'm dealing with a serious issue at home, so naturally I came here for advice or perhaps just a bit of emotional support.

My wife picked up a new kind of apple we had never heard of: Piñata. After trying a couple my wife declared them the worst apple she has ever tasted. I thought surely she was excepting the Red Delicious, so I asked. The answer shook me to my core: "They're even worse."

I'm really struggling with this. Should I take my wife to the ER to see if maybe she had a stroke? Or maybe a psychiatrist? And please don't suggest that I try one for myself. I have eaten some disgusting things. Durian comes to mind. But I draw the line at something purported to be even worse than a Red Delicious.

Thoughts? Words of support? Suggestions for environmentally responsible disposal?

A. Give the apples to someone you really do not like. Or....

B. Come on! The answer is right in the name of the apples- pinata. Grab a baseball bat and get to work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 27, 2019, 07:28:49 PM

B. Come on! The answer is right in the name of the apples- pinata. Grab a baseball bat and get to work.



Lol. I told my wife the name should have been a hint.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 27, 2019, 08:00:58 PM
I'm dealing with a serious issue at home, so naturally I came here for advice or perhaps just a bit of emotional support.

My wife picked up a new kind of apple we had never heard of: Piñata. After trying a couple my wife declared them the worst apple she has ever tasted. I thought surely she was excepting the Red Delicious, so I asked. The answer shook me to my core: "They're even worse."

I'm really struggling with this. Should I take my wife to the ER to see if maybe she had a stroke? Or maybe a psychiatrist? And please don't suggest that I try one for myself. I have eaten some disgusting things. Durian comes to mind. But I draw the line at something purported to be even worse than a Red Delicious.

Thoughts? Words of support? Suggestions for environmentally responsible disposal?

Quote
Piñata is a beautiful bi-colored apple that was developed by researchers in Dresden-Pillnitz, Germany over two decades. In the 1970s, researchers (using traditional cross-pollination methods) crossed three heirloom varieties – American classic Golden Delicious, England’s Cox’s Orange Pippin, and the Duchess of Oldenburg from Russia – to create a new apple cultivar, which they called Pinova.

Not wise to trust the Brits or the Ruskies with Apples.

https://www.stemilt.com/stem-blog/meet-pinata-the-apple-with-a-tropical-twist/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 27, 2019, 08:17:40 PM

Lol. I told my wife the name should have been a hint.

maybe that was the one eve ate that caused adam's thang to go southward
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 27, 2019, 08:26:51 PM
Kinda random. My Instant Pot makes great hard boiled eggs. Easy peelers, every time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 27, 2019, 09:37:37 PM
I just want to point out that the blonde from Heart was an underrated beauty.

I think she aged better than her sister .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 27, 2019, 10:02:43 PM
Kinda random. My Instant Pot makes great hard boiled eggs. Easy peelers, every time.

got an air fryer that makes great crispy wings without the grease.  got a recipe for scotch eggs i've got to try
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on July 27, 2019, 10:07:46 PM
Cubs suck!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 27, 2019, 10:22:28 PM
I just want to point out that the blonde from Heart was an underrated beauty.

I think she aged better than her sister .
You mean Nacy Wilson. She is 4 years younger I believe. Ann was way hotter when they were younger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 27, 2019, 10:34:38 PM
Cubs suck!!

Um, you suck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 28, 2019, 08:15:48 AM
Been thinking about using the Piñatas as piñatas...but I think it's a bad idea. What if the seeds from the apples get into the soil? What if it turns out to be an aggressive, invasive species that I cannot eradicate? What if it takes over my yard, then the neighborhood, then larger and larger areas until it overtakes all the orchards until they are the only apples left? It would be like the rabbits in Australia.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 29, 2019, 02:07:48 PM
I was thinking about the word "luncheon" so asked the google machine to define it.  It's just a "formal word for lunch."

So when you are heading out to eat today, tell people you are having a luncheon at Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 29, 2019, 04:28:27 PM
I was thinking about the word "luncheon" so asked the google machine to define it.  It's just a "formal word for lunch."

So when you are heading out to eat today, tell people you are having a luncheon at Arby's.

Maybe tomorrow you could tell them you are going to tiffin at Arby’s. Or perhaps your midday repast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 31, 2019, 03:52:33 PM
Arby's for lunch, Olive Garden for dinner.

https://www.businessinsider.com/olive-garden-pasta-pass-how-to-get-one-2019-7

.. The PastaPass sold out in ONE minute last year. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 31, 2019, 04:06:00 PM
Arby's for lunch, Olive Garden for dinner.

https://www.businessinsider.com/olive-garden-pasta-pass-how-to-get-one-2019-7

.. The PastaPass sold out in ONE minute last year.

Maybe just a lot of people training for marathons. Or not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 31, 2019, 05:07:33 PM
Arby's for lunch, Olive Garden for dinner.

https://www.businessinsider.com/olive-garden-pasta-pass-how-to-get-one-2019-7

.. The PastaPass sold out in ONE minute last year.

You trying to earn money for a charity?  I will donate a $1 per calorie. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on July 31, 2019, 06:45:11 PM
Just got Cafe Zupas again.. first time in several months. Again, very disappointed in needing to repeat my order to various people throughout the line. So dumb and annoying. Got the (newish) steak and cheese sandwich and it was not good.

Have been frequenting a new arrival into town... Thai Express. It's a Canadian company.. thai food made in a wok right when you order it... prices are ... ok, I guess, at around $10.50 for an entree... but a little high for it being essentially fast casual. HOWEVER, each day there is a different special of the day that cycles through 7 entrees.. for only ~$6.50.

Thai Express isn't great food, but having 'made to order' thai for $6.50 works for me. Has been quick and easy. Also can add on a small 'imperial roll' (not a good egg roll) and a pop for $2.50.

I think I'm addicted to it, even though I don't think it's good. Just so quick, easy and reasonably priced (the special of the day, that is).

Also, tried the tacos at Burger King last week. Absolutely horrendous. Zero taste and bizarre texture. I can down Taco Bell tacos (with hot sauce & add onion) all day and be fine.. but, the BK tacos were nasty and worthless.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 31, 2019, 07:30:06 PM
Just got Cafe Zupas again.. first time in several months. Again, very disappointed in needing to repeat my order to various people throughout the line. So dumb and annoying. Got the (newish) steak and cheese sandwich and it was not good.

Have been frequenting a new arrival into town... Thai Express. It's a Canadian company.. thai food made in a wok right when you order it... prices are ... ok, I guess, at around $10.50 for an entree... but a little high for it being essentially fast casual. HOWEVER, each day there is a different special of the day that cycles through 7 entrees.. for only ~$6.50.

Thai Express isn't great food, but having 'made to order' thai for $6.50 works for me. Has been quick and easy. Also can add on a small 'imperial roll' (not a good egg roll) and a pop for $2.50.

I think I'm addicted to it, even though I don't think it's good. Just so quick, easy and reasonably priced (the special of the day, that is).

Also, tried the tacos at Burger King last week. Absolutely horrendous. Zero taste and bizarre texture. I can down Taco Bell tacos (with hot sauce & add onion) all day and be fine.. but, the BK tacos were nasty and worthless.

MSG will kill you faster than grain, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 31, 2019, 07:32:10 PM
  speaking of "fast" asian food, i've seen a number of panda express's open in new shopping areas.  i don't think i've ever had it, so i can't really criticize it.  if i did have it, either i don't remember it or i've blocked it out of my mind for safety issues or something.  i don't however, have any real urges or craving for it.   what is the "scoop" opinion on panda express
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 31, 2019, 07:42:22 PM
  speaking of "fast" asian food, i've seen a number of panda express's open in new shopping areas.  i don't think i've ever had it, so i can't really criticize it.  if i did have it, either i don't remember it or i've blocked it out of my mind for safety issues or something.  i don't however, have any real urges or craving for it.   what is the "scoop" opinion on panda express

Panda Express is the Taco Bell of Chinese food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 31, 2019, 07:54:16 PM
Just got Cafe Zupas again.. first time in several months. Again, very disappointed in needing to repeat my order to various people throughout the line. So dumb and annoying. Got the (newish) steak and cheese sandwich and it was not good.

Have been frequenting a new arrival into town... Thai Express. It's a Canadian company.. thai food made in a wok right when you order it... prices are ... ok, I guess, at around $10.50 for an entree... but a little high for it being essentially fast casual. HOWEVER, each day there is a different special of the day that cycles through 7 entrees.. for only ~$6.50.

Thai Express isn't great food, but having 'made to order' thai for $6.50 works for me. Has been quick and easy. Also can add on a small 'imperial roll' (not a good egg roll) and a pop for $2.50.

I think I'm addicted to it, even though I don't think it's good. Just so quick, easy and reasonably priced (the special of the day, that is).

Also, tried the tacos at Burger King last week. Absolutely horrendous. Zero taste and bizarre texture. I can down Taco Bell tacos (with hot sauce & add onion) all day and be fine.. but, the BK tacos were nasty and worthless.

If you are looking for decent stir fry by you, try the HYVee off of 610 and Zane. They have a habachi grill for one of their walk up stations. All made fresh in front of you. You pick the ingredients. Proteins include shrimp, chicken, steak and pork. Fresh veggies from their produce section. Plus, they have 8 different sauces and really spicy crushed red peppers in oil to add. You portion the ingredients, as long as it can fit in a rather sizable bowl. If you do it right, it’s two meals worth for a little over $8.  Tasty and great value.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 31, 2019, 07:55:20 PM
I haven’t had fast Chinese food since college...when I got an egg roll at Wong’s Wok and found a staple inside.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on July 31, 2019, 07:56:38 PM
Panda Express is the Taco Bell of Chinese food.

Bad take.

Panda Express is legit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 31, 2019, 08:24:25 PM
Panda Express is a guilty pleasure. It's trash but tasty trash
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 31, 2019, 08:28:28 PM
Panda Express is a guilty pleasure. It's trash but tasty trash

Right up there with a dozen sliders with cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 31, 2019, 09:15:36 PM
Last time I was at a Panda Express was about 8 years, not bad, not excellent but adequate. Did run into Butch Lee that time, so it was excellent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on July 31, 2019, 09:26:16 PM
An actual apple article. sad that I immediately thought of this thread while I was reading it.


https://story.californiasunday.com/cosmic-crisp-apple-launch
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 31, 2019, 09:39:30 PM
So...

Panda Express is to US Chinese food as Arby's is to world peace?

Can we get a ruling?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 31, 2019, 10:06:44 PM
So...

Panda Express is to US Chinese food as Arby's is to world peace?

Can we get a ruling?
Could go for that
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on July 31, 2019, 10:25:55 PM
Panda Express is the Taco Bell of Chinese food.

So F*cking Delicious!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 31, 2019, 11:00:29 PM
An actual apple article. sad that I immediately thought of this thread while I was reading it.


https://story.californiasunday.com/cosmic-crisp-apple-launch


I don’t understand why that’s sad.

NM is America’s most important source for apple issues.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 31, 2019, 11:52:08 PM
So F*cking Delicious!

Panda Bell or Taco Express?  Very confused.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 01, 2019, 02:49:29 AM
  speaking of "fast" asian food, i've seen a number of panda express's open in new shopping areas.  i don't think i've ever had it, so i can't really criticize it.  if i did have it, either i don't remember it or i've blocked it out of my mind for safety issues or something.  i don't however, have any real urges or craving for it.   what is the "scoop" opinion on panda express

Rocket: Panda Express = S H I T
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on August 01, 2019, 08:49:32 AM
On his way home to his offseason home in Atlanta, where the Reds play next, Tanner Roark was craving a classic beef and cheddar sandwich topped with some curly fries from the American fast food institution that does indeed have the meats, Arby’s, according to The Athletic. While in the parking lot, he got the news: he was traded all the way across the country to the Athletics.

He clearly won’t be making his cross-country trek by car, meaning he’ll miss out on other potential life-changing drive-thru experiences. No word on how he feels about In-N-Out, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 01, 2019, 09:22:21 AM
Twin Cities is on its way to banning drive thru's.  How politically incorrect is that?????  Discriminating against the Arby's customer base.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 01, 2019, 09:34:55 AM
Twin Cities is on its way to banning drive thru's.  How politically incorrect is that?????  Discriminating against the Arby's customer base.

What's the reasoning?  Drive-thrus discriminate against people who don't have cars?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 01, 2019, 09:35:41 AM
What's the reasoning?  Drive-thrus discriminate against people who don't have cars?

Safety. Existing drive thrus would be exempt.  Just no new ones allowed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2019, 09:40:40 AM
What's the reasoning?  Drive-thrus discriminate against people who don't have cars?

http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-makes-push-for-banning-new-drive-through-services/510043872/

Looks like it's a tree-hugger thing against cars, idling in the line before picking up those beef n cheddars.

Existing drive thrus would be grandfathered. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 01, 2019, 09:44:56 AM
Twin Cities is on its way to banning drive thru's.  How politically incorrect is that?????  Discriminating against the Arby's customer base.

Disagree. Arby's is best experienced in an orange, fake wood & plastic booth within the confines of their splendid dining rooms. The wafting of additional beef & cheddars while consuming your own is simply magnificent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 01, 2019, 09:50:15 AM
What's the reasoning?

Maybe they're afraid Keith Millard will move back there and drive his car (literally) into a Hardee's again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 01, 2019, 10:47:14 AM
Also backed by Prius.  I can see this being modified to only electric and hybrid cars allowed in a drive thru.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 01, 2019, 10:51:01 AM
Today's random fact:  Darren Sharper, Michael Cohen, and Billy McFarland (of Fyre Festival fame), are all serving in the same federal prison.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 01, 2019, 12:21:10 PM
Today's random fact:  Darren Sharper, Michael Cohen, and Billy McFarland (of Fyre Festival fame), are all serving in the same federal prison.

Who's the pitcher and who's the catcher? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2019, 12:48:14 PM
Who's the pitcher and who's the catcher?


Can't imagine Cohen ever getting a chance to pitch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 01, 2019, 04:12:04 PM
Looks like it's a tree-hugger thing against cars, idling in the line before picking up those beef n cheddars.

I drove our new work car this week.  The damn thing turns off when you stop at stop lights (and, presumably, at the drive through).  It's annoying.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 01, 2019, 05:07:53 PM
http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-makes-push-for-banning-new-drive-through-services/510043872/

Looks like it's a tree-hugger thing against cars, idling in the line before picking up those beef n cheddars.

Existing drive thrus would be grandfathered.

now this is getting really weird unless you figure they are out lawing natural gas in "some communities".  where do they think their electric comes from?  trees??  actually, as everyone well knows, it comes from coal and natural gas fired plants, solar and hydro-electric.  so, whatever...if i were a business, i'd be packin it up...time to go home
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on August 01, 2019, 07:05:01 PM
I drove our new work car this week.  The damn thing turns off when you stop at stop lights (and, presumably, at the drive through).  It's annoying.

You can usually turn that off...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2019, 07:08:32 PM
I drove our new work car this week.  The damn thing turns off when you stop at stop lights (and, presumably, at the drive through).  It's annoying.


Agreed. I can turn it off on my car, and I usually do it when I expect stops to be short.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2019, 07:12:55 PM
The only reason Captain Crunch is still in production is because moms are accidentally buying it instead of Captain Crunch Berries. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2019, 07:35:22 PM
The only reason Captain Crunch is still in production is because moms are accidentally buying it instead of Captain Crunch Berries.


But Captain Crunch is the seed from which Crunch Berries were spawned.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 01, 2019, 07:59:57 PM

But Captain Crunch is the seed from which Crunch Berries were spawned.
I like plain Captain Crunch
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 01, 2019, 08:05:52 PM
In the mail today...

FREE ENTREE
and
BOGO ENTREE

from Panda Express.

I've only had it once. It was Leeann Chin for my Twin Cities familiar folks. Didn't pay much attention to pricing though... need to.

---------

When I worked at McDonald's (not that many years ago), I'd drive through the Burger King drive-thru after work with great frequency.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2019, 09:02:54 PM
I like plain Captain Crunch

Found the red delicious eater.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 01, 2019, 10:06:44 PM
I like plain Captain Crunch

Agreed. Also, kind of think crunch berries taste disgusting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 01, 2019, 10:11:28 PM
arby's must be in a different category or sumpin, like fine dining or steak houses?

  https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/chick-fil-a-was-named-americas-favorite-restaurant
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2019, 10:46:27 PM
arby's must be in a different category or sumpin, like fine dining or steak houses?

  https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/chick-fil-a-was-named-americas-favorite-restaurant


I believe Arby’s is categorized as a luncheon establishment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 02, 2019, 05:16:41 AM
Agreed. Also, kind of think crunch berries taste disgusting.

They do, though peanut butter Captain Crunch was even worse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 02, 2019, 07:13:03 AM
As long as you can handle the small cuts to your throat an soft palette,  crunch berries are great
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 02, 2019, 08:14:19 AM
Training Tips from Olympic Medalists
https://www.rt.com/sport/464961-synchronized-swimming-russia-shave/?utm_source=miximedia&utm_medium=miximedia&utm_campaign=Miximedia
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 02, 2019, 08:18:18 AM
They do, though peanut butter Captain Crunch was even worse.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/11303135b74cc901be7cbcdf58ab9266/tenor.gif?itemid=9112613)

Peanut Butter Crunch is the bomb! 

My favorite cereal as a kid.  Also, my and my friends' favorite drunk food at MU - eating it straight out of the box after coming home from the bars.  One of my guy friends even had an autographed picture of Smedley the Elephant tacked up on his refrigerator.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 02, 2019, 11:44:37 AM
As long as you can handle the small cuts to your throat an soft palette,  crunch berries are great

I always used to compare the original Cap'n Crunch to the old-time SNL bit about Quarry cereal.

Eating a bowl of CC would leave one's palate a mess of blood and skin.


Peanut Butter Crunch is the bomb! 

My favorite cereal as a kid.  Also, my and my friends' favorite drunk food at MU - eating it straight out of the box after coming home from the bars.  One of my guy friends even had an autographed picture of Smedley the Elephant tacked up on his refrigerator.

Just visited my daughter and son-in-law in Seattle, and he actually ate some Peanut Butter Crunch for breakfast one day. I took a handful of it for my first taste of it in at least 30 years ... not effen bad!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 02, 2019, 12:18:52 PM
Speaking of Quaker Oats cereals, who remembers Quisp and Quake?

Ah, the good old days when breakfast cereal could list "sugar" as its first ingredient and no one cared.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 02, 2019, 12:24:54 PM
Speaking of Quaker Oats cereals, who remembers Quisp and Quake?

Ah, the good old days when breakfast cereal could list "sugar" as its first ingredient and no one cared.

Oh, ya!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2019, 12:35:13 PM
Speaking of Quaker Oats cereals, who remembers Quisp and Quake?

Ah, the good old days when breakfast cereal could list "sugar" as its first ingredient and no one cared.


Yep. I also remember the Quisp vs Quake commercials and "voting" promoted by the company.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 02, 2019, 12:40:21 PM

Can't imagine Cohen ever getting a chance to pitch.

He has a great spitter I hear...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 02, 2019, 02:34:24 PM
He has a great spitter I hear...

i heard a. weiner had the best "spitter"  got him out early, ein'a?  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 02, 2019, 09:02:41 PM

Yep. I also remember the Quisp vs Quake commercials and "voting" promoted by the company.

Pretty sure I have a Quisp bobble head
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 03, 2019, 08:40:18 AM
Pretty sure I have a Quisp bobble head


Back in the day, I got a few Brewers bobble heads at game giveaways. Most of that old stuff got lost or tossed when my parents divorced and sold the house.  :(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on August 03, 2019, 10:52:47 AM
I still look for Puffa Puffa Rice in the cereal aisle. No, not Puffed Rice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 05, 2019, 12:10:29 PM
So a "mix-up" causes a hospital in England to circumcise a 70-year old man who was there for a bladder procedure? Ooof.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/health/man-circumcised-mistake-scli-gbr-intl/index.html

Gotta love the guy's classically British understatement about learning of the mistake: Brazier added that finding out he had been circumcised was "a real surprise." Yeah, I'll bet...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 05, 2019, 06:35:10 PM

Back in the day, I got a few Brewers bobble heads at game giveaways. Most of that old stuff got lost or tossed when my parents divorced and sold the house.  :(

i have a whole shelf of those i keep forgetting about.  including the racing sauseeeges.  i probably should do an inventory.  all from the beginning of miller park when i had season tickets.  richie sexon, geoff jenkins, damian miller(w/removable catchers mask) ben sheets and quite a few more. 

people would always be standing outside the exits with a fistfull of $5's ready to take them off your hands.  you could see them on ebay that night and the next day for $20 and up
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 05, 2019, 06:51:58 PM
So a "mix-up" causes a hospital in England to circumcise a 70-year old man who was there for a bladder procedure? Ooof.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/health/man-circumcised-mistake-scli-gbr-intl/index.html

Gotta love the guy's classically British understatement about learning of the mistake: Brazier added that finding out he had been circumcised was "a real surprise." Yeah, I'll bet...

well, as long as you're down there, just a little off the sides eyn'a?  something about, so your hand don't slip off the front?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 05, 2019, 07:11:13 PM

Yep. I also remember the Quisp vs Quake commercials and "voting" promoted by the company.

When my friends and I weren't playing "cigarette tag," we sometimes would play Quisp vs. Quake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2019, 08:59:54 AM
Piñata apple update: Despite my urging to use them as the name indicates, my wife - both quintessentially frugal and a glutton for punishment - is slowly soldiering through her bag of apples. No ill effects, other than a dour look on her face and subtle mumbling about "never getting these again" whenever she eats one. She has taken steps to minimize the unpleasantness, like slathering small slices with peanut butter, but I still respect her perseverance.

I think it comes from the stories about how her grandparents, mother and uncle escaped from Yugoslavia during WWII with nothing but the clothes on their backs....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 07, 2019, 11:14:00 AM
I found whole bundles of Pinata's bundled up and stuck in the 10 for $1 discount bin at Kroger.  Thankfully I read Scoop and knew to stay far away.

Thank you Scoop!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 08, 2019, 08:49:28 PM
Was stuck in a weather delay in St Louis . The Chili’s in the airport was hopping and they had some very perky wait staff .  Highly recommend it .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 08, 2019, 08:52:57 PM
Was stuck in a weather delay in St Louis . The Chili’s in the airport was hoping and they had some very perky wait staff .  Highly recommend it .

What were they hoping for?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 08, 2019, 09:08:17 PM
What were they hoping for?
For Hermie to leave I’m guessing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 08, 2019, 09:14:33 PM
For Hermie to leave I’m guessing.

I just pitch the softballs...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 08, 2019, 11:32:43 PM
Chili - you waiting at the door for this place to open tomorrow?

http://m.startribune.com/bacon-social-house-a-bacon-themed-bar-and-restaurant-opens-friday-in-downtown-minneapolis/521330371/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 08, 2019, 11:40:54 PM
What were they hoping for?
Correction noted and amended.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 09, 2019, 04:55:29 AM
Chili - you waiting at the door for this place to open tomorrow?

http://m.startribune.com/bacon-social-house-a-bacon-themed-bar-and-restaurant-opens-friday-in-downtown-minneapolis/521330371/

👍🥓🥓🥓
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 09, 2019, 10:32:17 AM
I just found out that one of my daughter's RAs is from Madison.  On the one hand, that troubles me.  On the other hand, she did have enough sense to get the hell out of Madison.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on August 09, 2019, 10:42:03 AM
I just found out that one of my daughter's RAs is from Madison.  On the one hand, that troubles me.  On the other hand, she did have enough sense to get the hell out of Madison.

Ain't nothing wrong with getting out of Madison.  Worked well for me.  Worked even better for Wes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2019, 01:42:04 PM
I just found out that one of my daughter's RAs is from Madison.  On the one hand, that troubles me.  On the other hand, she did have enough sense to get the hell out of Madison.

It's not her RA's fault that her parents chose to raise her in Madison.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2019, 03:42:24 PM
It's not her RA's fault that her parents chose to raise her in Madison.


Yep. Kudos to her for not marching like a sheep straight to the kool aid stand.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 09, 2019, 04:06:12 PM
It's not her RA's fault that her parents chose to raise her in Madison.

Which is exactly why I give her credit for having the good sense to get the hell out.  I'm just hopeful that there aren't any residual and/or contagious effects.  Her freshman year away was probably a sufficient quarantine period. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 09, 2019, 04:24:21 PM
Which is exactly why I give her credit for having the good sense to get the hell out.  I'm just hopeful that there aren't any residual and/or contagious effects.  Her freshman year away was probably a sufficient quarantine period.

Did her RA cut off her rat tail yet? That's the sure sign in the de-Madisonizing process.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2019, 04:56:39 PM
Did her RA cut off her rat tail yet? That's the sure sign in the de-Madisonizing process.

The most definitive step is tossing the Birkenstocks and thick wool socks....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 09, 2019, 05:06:32 PM
Did her RA cut off her rat tail yet? That's the sure sign in the de-Madisonizing process.

The most definitive step is tossing the Birkenstocks and thick wool socks....

I think I prefer Goooo's approach.  Something tells me that asking my daughter's RA for a peek at her tail is probably not the best plan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 09, 2019, 05:35:36 PM
I think I prefer Goooo's approach.  Something tells me that asking my daughter's RA for a peek at her tail is probably not the best plan.

I respectfully beg to differ. You can take the Badger out of Madison but you cannot always take the vermin out of their fur. A clean hair shave and delousing are in order for final proof.

Besides, if Birks are the determinant, then you might be accidentally eliminating an entire generation.

(https://imgix.bustle.com/rehost/2016/9/13/fa4498e8-c701-41bb-83af-ba920ede655d.jpg?w=970&h=546&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format&q=70)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 09, 2019, 05:45:42 PM
I just pitch the softballs...

Have to admit there is some talent here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 09, 2019, 07:53:49 PM
                            -at least it saves ya the time to check out his social media
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 10, 2019, 05:03:27 PM
I just found out that one of my daughter's RAs is from Madison.  On the one hand, that troubles me.  On the other hand, she did have enough sense to get the hell out of Madison.

Pretty jealous, tbh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 10, 2019, 06:53:14 PM
  i hear those madison girls are pretty talented though-towel under the door to dampen the noise?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 11, 2019, 08:22:08 AM
I went to the State Fair yesterday and a cow sneezed goo all over my son.

Pro tip: Don't sit in the first row during the "Beef Show."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 11, 2019, 08:36:20 AM
Don't walk behind does mofos ether. Coulda bin worster, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 11, 2019, 11:00:19 AM
Don't walk behind does mofos ether. Coulda bin worster, hey?
Back in the day, they used to have the live S%#x shows in Times Square. They use to advise sitting back a few rows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 79Warrior on August 11, 2019, 06:53:19 PM
Back in the day, they used to have the live S%#x shows in Times Square. They use to advise sitting back a few rows.

Pretty sure that’s Amsterdam you are thinking about.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2019, 07:39:42 PM
I went to the State Fair yesterday and a cow sneezed goo all over my son.

Pro tip: Don't sit in the first row during the "Beef Show."

Do they do deep fried butter at the Wisconsin fair?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 11, 2019, 07:45:43 PM
Do they do deep fried butter at the Wisconsin fair?

Search away:

https://wistatefair.com/fair/food-finder/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 11, 2019, 08:54:29 PM
Back in the day, they used to have the live S%#x shows in Times Square. They use to advise sitting back a few rows.

why battle the crowds, traffic, parking, cranky kids...gotta be something good on tv or something...nothing good happens after what? 10pm?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 11, 2019, 09:00:37 PM
Search away:

https://wistatefair.com/fair/food-finder/

Guess not. But the Elvis on a Stick sounds incredible. 🕺
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 12, 2019, 04:41:53 PM
Missed this last week, but Rosie Ruiz died last week. For you younger folks, she was initially the "winner" of the 1980 Boston Marathon, but her title was rescinded when officials discovered that she had cheated.

Goes to show...the subway can do wonders for your marathon times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/sports/rosie-ruiz-boston-marathon-dead.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 12, 2019, 06:32:55 PM
Missed this last week, but Rosie Ruiz died last week. For you younger folks, she was initially the "winner" of the 1980 Boston Marathon, but her title was rescinded when officials discovered that she had cheated.

Goes to show...the subway can do wonders for your marathon times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/sports/rosie-ruiz-boston-marathon-dead.html

Death by piñata?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 13, 2019, 02:50:55 PM
Death by piñata?

https://twitter.com/peterlattman/status/1159514104853336066 (https://twitter.com/peterlattman/status/1159514104853336066)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 13, 2019, 06:13:52 PM
Can't we please stay on freakin' topic?!?!?!?!

NM, FFS!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 13, 2019, 06:57:22 PM
Given da opportunity, wood any y'all due Kendall Jenner, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 13, 2019, 07:16:53 PM
Can't we please stay on freakin' topic?!?!?!?!

NM, FFS!

And Red Delicious apples suck. And ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 13, 2019, 08:49:18 PM
How is the weather?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 13, 2019, 11:38:47 PM
How is the weather?

Very pleasant tonight in Rochester. I have the windows open and am listening to the crickets. 🦗

Title: Re: NM
Post by: leever on August 14, 2019, 09:36:27 AM
Very pleasant tonight in Rochester. I have the windows open and am listening to the crickets. 🦗

NY or MN?

Buddy Holly?

Why do you want to know about my ancestors?

Weather sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 14, 2019, 11:37:17 AM
IDLES is a fantastic band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK6rWTFRs5Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK6rWTFRs5Q)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 14, 2019, 12:34:14 PM
IDLES is a fantastic band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK6rWTFRs5Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK6rWTFRs5Q)

KEXP?

A great Seattle venue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2019, 01:06:56 PM
NY or MN?

Buddy Holly?

Why do you want to know about my ancestors?

Weather sucks.

MN

Never liked his music.

I'm a curious person.

Agreed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on August 14, 2019, 02:08:24 PM
Hard seltzer is disgusting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 14, 2019, 04:06:16 PM
Hard seltzer is disgusting.

Speaking of gross alcohol who here's tried malort?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 14, 2019, 04:08:43 PM
Hard seltzer is disgusting.

I was pretty disappointed.  I drink various flavored seltzer waters pretty regularly.  I was intrigued by the hard seltzer, so I tried one last weekend for the first time.  It's not likely there will be a second time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jockey on August 14, 2019, 04:35:42 PM
Ohio State wants to trademark the word "the".


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/ohio-state-university-wants-trademark-n1042106
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on August 14, 2019, 04:42:26 PM
I was pretty disappointed.  I drink various flavored seltzer waters pretty regularly.  I was intrigued by the hard seltzer, so I tried one last weekend for the first time.  It's not likely there will be a second time.

It really depends on which one you try but they're all better than light beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on August 14, 2019, 04:43:02 PM
Speaking of gross alcohol who here's tried malort?

I like it. It's a solid bitter spirit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2019, 05:35:47 PM
Ohio State wants to trademark the word "the".


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/ohio-state-university-wants-trademark-n1042106


Michigan's response is perfect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 14, 2019, 05:52:17 PM
Speaking of gross alcohol who here's tried malort?

Ha .. one time I was at the neighborhood bar and the owner plops down Malort and some shotglasses on our table.   We complied.

It tasted like if you took some grass clippings and clear syrup and put them in a blender.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 14, 2019, 06:14:29 PM
Ohio State wants to trademark the word "the".


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/ohio-state-university-wants-trademark-n1042106

I saw that earlier today (and thought, for a moment, it might be an Onion article).  At this point, haven't they just become a caricature of themselves?  Rarely do you see someone so enthusiastically embrace their own pretensions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 14, 2019, 07:25:42 PM
Given da opportunity, wood any y'all due Kendall Jenner, hey?

She's absolute box. Has been my favorite Kardi for years (since she was 18, duh). Beautiful. The others all have major issues
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 14, 2019, 07:58:43 PM
Figurin' der mite bee battery acid and razor blades down below, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on August 14, 2019, 08:27:10 PM
I was pretty disappointed.  I drink various flavored seltzer waters pretty regularly.  I was intrigued by the hard seltzer, so I tried one last weekend for the first time.  It's not likely there will be a second time.

Which brand and which flavor?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 14, 2019, 09:23:31 PM
Hard seltzer is disgusting.

4 Loko is back.

https://www.businessinsider.com/four-loko-teases-hard-seltzer-2019-8 (https://www.businessinsider.com/four-loko-teases-hard-seltzer-2019-8)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jockey on August 14, 2019, 11:51:40 PM

Michigan's response is perfect.

Is that the team that gets beaten like a red-headed stepchild every year?

The only 2 teams that I hate more than ND!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2019, 11:59:06 PM
Is that the team that gets beaten like a red-headed stepchild every year?

The only 2 teams that I hate more than ND!


I was talking about their response, not the quality of their team.

Honestly, I don’t pay enough attention to the Big Twelethirfourteen to know what their records are against each other.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 15, 2019, 12:12:45 AM
Speaking of gross alcohol who here's tried malort?

It tastes like getting kicked in the mouth by someone wearing an old gym sock after they walked through transmission fluid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on August 15, 2019, 12:23:14 AM
It tastes like getting kicked in the mouth by someone wearing an old gym sock after they walked through transmission fluid.

Malort ain't that bad. Now sambuca on the other hand...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on August 15, 2019, 04:58:26 AM
Malort ain't that bad. Now sambuca on the other hand...

It tastes like an abortion clinic in Iceland.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 15, 2019, 06:29:14 AM
It tastes like an abortion clinic in Iceland.

Baby viking blood?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 15, 2019, 07:43:37 AM
Which brand and which flavor?

White Claw - Lime.  I heard that Mango and Black Cherry are better.  Generally not a fan of cherry/berry flavors so that's out.  Maybe Mango is OK.

The thing is that I don't see much of a reason for this beverage for me.  If I'm hot and want something refreshing, I'll just drink a non-alcoholic seltzer.  If I want a beer, I'll just drink a beer.  The only appeal was that it's low carb.  But since I'm generally not looking to get a buzz, there's not much point (and again, if I want to get a buzz I'll drink beer or some other liquor).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 15, 2019, 09:48:14 AM
White Claw - Lime.  I heard that Mango and Black Cherry are better.  Generally not a fan of cherry/berry flavors so that's out.  Maybe Mango is OK.

The Black Cherry Claw is kind of good. Good drink: vodka white claw (white claw at 5% is your mixer)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 15, 2019, 10:26:06 AM
The Black Cherry Claw is kind of good. Good drink: vodka white claw (white claw at 5% is your mixer) (NH)

FIFY, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on August 15, 2019, 11:19:27 AM
It's most definitely been the summer of the seltzer.  Press, White Claw, Smirnoff, Truly, Henry's, Svedka.  They're not all going to make it, especially when summer turns to fall.  Not surprised that many here don't like them as they seem to be targeted towards the demographic of female ages 21-30.  What I can't figure out is if natty light released theirs to troll, or if they actually expect them to sell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 15, 2019, 11:48:30 AM
It's most definitely been the summer of the seltzer.  Press, White Claw, Smirnoff, Truly, Henry's, Svedka.  They're not all going to make it, especially when summer turns to fall.  Not surprised that many here don't like them as they seem to be targeted towards the demographic of female ages 21-30.  What I can't figure out is if natty light released theirs to troll, or if they actually expect them to sell.

Maybe they will go retro and call one Bartles and Jaymes. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on August 15, 2019, 12:28:43 PM
It's most definitely been the summer of the seltzer.  Press, White Claw, Smirnoff, Truly, Henry's, Svedka.  They're not all going to make it, especially when summer turns to fall.  Not surprised that many here don't like them as they seem to be targeted towards the demographic of female ages 21-30.  What I can't figure out is if natty light released theirs to troll, or if they actually expect them to sell.

I think you're off base on the viability of hard seltzer. Their true target is light beer drinkers LDAC - 30 not just females. The only reason people drank light beer was because it was either less calories, filling (bloat), carbs, taste, etc that actual beer but allowed them to drink a bunch and catch a buzz. No one drank light beer because you actual think it's a really good beer. Now you can get something that 1) tastes better 2) has less calories 3) gluten free 4) doesn't bloat you like light beer 5) has a better alcohol to calorie ratio. You can still pound a few, play beer pong, whatever you want without having to have crap light beer.

This is more a generational shift than something that will happen large and fast but will be seen heavily in the next few years as younger drinkers come into the market. It's better to think of dextrose fermented beverages (which hard seltzer is one of) as the light beer for the new generation. I mean dextrose fermentation was invented because the founder of Spiked Seltzer was sick of his wife bringing glass bottles of vodka on his boat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 15, 2019, 12:49:03 PM
40 year old broads cant get enough of the white claw either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on August 15, 2019, 12:57:01 PM
I think you're off base on the viability of hard seltzer. Their true target is light beer drinkers LDAC - 30 not just females. The only reason people drank light beer was because it was either less calories, filling (bloat), carbs, taste, etc that actual beer but allowed them to drink a bunch and catch a buzz. No one drank light beer because you actual think it's a really good beer. Now you can get something that 1) tastes better 2) has less calories 3) gluten free 4) doesn't bloat you like light beer 5) has a better alcohol to calorie ratio. You can still pound a few, play beer pong, whatever you want without having to have crap light beer.

This is more a generational shift than something that will happen large and fast but will be seen heavily in the next few years as younger drinkers come into the market. It's better to think of dextrose fermented beverages (which hard seltzer is one of) as the light beer for the new generation. I mean dextrose fermentation was invented because the founder of Spiked Seltzer was sick of his wife bringing glass bottles of vodka on his boat.

The difference is that light beer is seen as an option 365.  I have no doubt that next summer the seltzers will roar back, but I don't foresee too many people drinking pear chamomile Press in January.  While that inevitable drop is happening, companies that are exclusively seltzer will suffer, while Natty or Smirnoff will just take it out of rotation and make something else.  I have no problem with drinking it myself, and there are some good sip 'n fill combos out there, but I see this as the "summer version" of when every single brewery made a bourbon barrel aged beer during the winter months.  If everyone is doing it, it's not unique.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 15, 2019, 12:58:24 PM
Their true target is light beer drinkers LDAC - 30 not just females. The only reason people drank light beer was because it was either less calories, filling (bloat), carbs, taste, etc that actual beer but allowed them to drink a bunch and catch a buzz.

I think one reason for the popularity of the hard seltzers is that they are very low carb.  Lots of people are limiting carbs, and these provide an alcoholic option.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on August 15, 2019, 01:03:26 PM
The difference is that light beer is seen as an option 365.  I have no doubt that next summer the seltzers will roar back, but I don't foresee too many people drinking pear chamomile Press in January.  While that inevitable drop is happening, companies that are exclusively seltzer will suffer, while Natty or Smirnoff will just take it out of rotation and make something else.  I have no problem with drinking it myself, and there are some good sip 'n fill combos out there, but I see this as the "summer version" of when every single brewery made a bourbon barrel aged beer during the winter months.  If everyone is doing it, it's not unique.

You're still looking at it wrong - there is a segment of drinkers who now view this as a 365 beverage - just like light beer. I was just reading a research presentation a few weeks ago on it at work it it's all lining up. Your 21-27 drinkers are skewing beer for wine and spirits in droves. And what seltzers do is provide beverage experience that can match that of wine and spirits but in an approachable package.

Many of the same things people are saying today about dextrose beverage were said about light beer in the earlier 80s. Maybe White Claw just needs to get Uecker in commercials.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on August 15, 2019, 01:09:10 PM
You're still looking at it wrong - there is a segment of drinkers who now view this as a 365 beverage - just like light beer. I was just reading a research presentation a few weeks ago on it at work it it's all lining up. Your 21-27 drinkers are skewing beer for wine and spirits in droves. And what seltzers do is provide beverage experience that can match that of wine and spirits but in an approachable package.

Many of the same things people are saying today about dextrose beverage were said about light beer in the earlier 80s. Maybe White Claw just needs to get Uecker in commercials.

In not disagreeing that seltzer is becoming the new "stock" drink for certain demographics, I just think that it will be much more seasonal than when light beer burst onto the stage.  Maybe it's just that I'm still Milwaukee based, but Miller products seem to do fine at just about any time of the year.  Whereas when your advertising campaign is focused on "exotic" flavors you're gonna take a dip when the temps drop.  Mango is traditionally not a big winter flavor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 15, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Mango is traditionally not a big winter flavor.

Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 15, 2019, 03:52:13 PM
Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer?

Apple pie, peppermint, etc. if La croix can sell a cola flavored one then hard seltzer can sell seasonal flavors
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 15, 2019, 04:08:00 PM
So apparently the hottest new food writer is a guy who tweets out reviews of apples:

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/enjoy-these-heirloom-apple-reviews-by-author-chuck-wend-1837278182
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 15, 2019, 04:12:47 PM
So apparently the hottest new food writer is a guy who tweets out reviews of apples:

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/enjoy-these-heirloom-apple-reviews-by-author-chuck-wend-1837278182

At its core, Scoop has been scooped, hey?

Let's own pear content then.  How about them Anjous?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on August 15, 2019, 04:52:07 PM
At its core, Scoop has been scooped, hey?

Let's own pear content then.  How about them Anjous?
pears are like eating an apple that fell into the sand at the beach. Especially the Bosc pears
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 15, 2019, 05:10:21 PM
So apparently the hottest new food writer is a guy who tweets out reviews of apples:

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/enjoy-these-heirloom-apple-reviews-by-author-chuck-wend-1837278182


Can't wait to see if he reviews Red Delicious.

"The consistency of a finely aged styrofoam ball that has been batted about the room by your golden retriever, and a splash of the resplendent aroma of slightly sweetened low-weight motor oil. The taste can best be described as mystifyingly unsatisfying, with a tendency to induce a not-so-subtle gag as you attempt to swallow. The whole experience is followed by a bilious taste that lingers on the palate. This is a "go f yourself" apple, not a "do you wanna f?" apple."

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 15, 2019, 05:19:12 PM

Can't wait to see if he reviews Red Delicious.

"The consistency of a finely aged styrofoam ball that has been batted about the room by your golden retriever, and a splash of the resplendent aroma of slightly sweetened low-weight motor oil. The taste can best be described as mystifyingly unsatisfying, with a tendency to induce a not-so-subtle gag as you attempt to swallow. The whole experience is followed by a bilious taste that lingers on the palate. This is a "go f yourself" apple, not a "do you wanna f?" apple."

Pure poetry
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 15, 2019, 06:43:50 PM
Apples should only be consumed with Nutella.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on August 15, 2019, 11:11:51 PM
I needed a drink after reading through the HK thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 16, 2019, 06:04:50 AM
I needed a drink after reading through the HK thread.

I liked it, especially all the political posts. Reading it and not chiming in with my 3 cents let me work on my willpower and discipline.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 16, 2019, 06:20:31 AM
Yeah, I got to know a few more people...Who probably don’t want to see Christmas cards from me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 16, 2019, 09:23:12 AM
I liked it, especially all the political posts. Reading it and not chiming in with my 3 cents let me work on my willpower and discipline.

[Somebody help me here with a gif of the baby steps scene from Deadpool 2]
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 16, 2019, 09:34:32 AM
[Somebody help me here with a gif of the baby steps scene from Deadpool 2]

I need to see Deadpool 2 so I can get the reference. Enjoyed 1, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 16, 2019, 09:52:03 AM
Yeah, I got to know a few more people...Who probably don’t want to see Christmas cards from me

I think it merely reinforced existing perceptions and reinforced why a politics board is a bad idea.   Nobody changed their mind.  A bunch of people ended up more pissed off at each other than before.   Just another thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 16, 2019, 09:57:33 AM
I think it merely reinforced existing perceptions and reinforced why a politics board is a bad idea.   Nobody changed their mind.  A bunch of people ended up more pissed off at each other than before.   Just another thread.

Plus Tax
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 16, 2019, 10:09:59 AM
I think it merely reinforced existing perceptions and reinforced why a politics board is a bad idea.   Nobody changed their mind.  A bunch of people ended up more pissed off at each other than before.   Just another thread.

Those of us that stayed out of the fray learned something.   At least I did.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 16, 2019, 10:39:01 AM
Those of us that stayed out of the fray learned something.   At least I did.

Ditto. Although I think it confirmed more things than showed us anything we hadn't seen before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 16, 2019, 10:50:53 AM
Ditto. Although I think it confirmed more things than showed us anything we hadn't seen before.

Yes, a lot of things were confirmed.  But I try to remind myself that I only see a small part of a Scooper's personality on Scoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 16, 2019, 10:51:58 AM
There was some world class trolling going on in that thread. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 16, 2019, 10:53:21 AM
I need to see Deadpool 2 so I can get the reference. Enjoyed 1, though.

You just earned the  "ignore" button.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 16, 2019, 10:57:14 AM
Yeah, I got to know a few more people...Who probably don’t want to see Christmas cards from me

Doc G - nothing like lettin' one's long golden locks flow in the breeze as the sun breaks out over the prairie, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 16, 2019, 10:58:02 AM
There was some world class trolling going on in that thread.

Chili

Some betas get trolled by life every day, eyna?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 16, 2019, 11:22:37 AM
You just earned the  "ignore" button.

Second time today I laughed hard while Scoopin'!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 16, 2019, 02:09:59 PM
Ok, which one of y'all just dropped $19 million on the new 1500 HP Black Bugatti "touring" car?

https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/bugatti-costliest-new-car-2843089/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 16, 2019, 06:25:41 PM
[Somebody help me here with a gif of the baby steps scene from Deadpool 2]

Papa can you hear me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 17, 2019, 01:05:41 PM

The awesomist thing you will see all year.

https://www.youtube.com/v/BLwe7UqUX7k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwe7UqUX7k)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 17, 2019, 02:17:13 PM
That was pretty far out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 18, 2019, 03:24:41 PM
I thought Jack Whittaker died a long time ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 18, 2019, 04:36:45 PM
I thought Jack Whittaker died a long time ago.


I saw him with Elvis last week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 18, 2019, 05:50:09 PM
I thought Jack Whittaker died a long time ago.

Jack loved going to PJ Clarkes back in the day. He had the same table and would hold court in that great NY press tradition. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 19, 2019, 12:14:22 AM
The awesomist thing you will see all year.

https://www.youtube.com/v/BLwe7UqUX7k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwe7UqUX7k)

Wow... they really pulled out all the stops for Top Gun II
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on August 19, 2019, 02:53:36 PM
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68638648_2680771851967512_3815115588137648128_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQkZgNMNSMLjwDvs2iIFNEeEx2nzNag2yqas4lYR-3ip5sJmRyeMkOeaoywzroTzn9w&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=b66fcd29204649588d1045afd10b7a86&oe=5E0FACC2)

Topper, something for the holidays.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on August 19, 2019, 02:57:12 PM
The awesomist thing you will see all year.

https://www.youtube.com/v/BLwe7UqUX7k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwe7UqUX7k)

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2019, 03:56:59 PM
Home baked pizza for dinner tonight! Life is good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 20, 2019, 05:19:49 PM
Toppings?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 20, 2019, 07:11:33 PM
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68638648_2680771851967512_3815115588137648128_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQkZgNMNSMLjwDvs2iIFNEeEx2nzNag2yqas4lYR-3ip5sJmRyeMkOeaoywzroTzn9w&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=b66fcd29204649588d1045afd10b7a86&oe=5E0FACC2)

Topper, something for FESTIVUS.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2019, 07:22:41 PM
Toppings?


Carmelized onions, peppers and mushrooms.

Sorry...no bacon 🥓
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 20, 2019, 08:15:56 PM

Carmelized onions, peppers and mushrooms.

Sorry...no bacon 🥓

 Can’t do green peppers eeeeuuwww. Right up there with the red delicious. Caramelized sound great. Add some pepperoni and sausage....now you’re talking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 20, 2019, 09:58:39 PM
I'm watching a show and a character sets a trap by spilling gasoline in a line to a bigger pool of gas.  Light a match on one end, poof.

Does that even work?  I mean, maybe if the gas was poured perfectly, no gaps, sure, but people on TV never are that careful.

Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 20, 2019, 10:01:14 PM
I'm watching a show and a character sets a trap by spilling gasoline in a line to a bigger pool of gas.  Light a match on one end, poof.

Does that even work?  I mean, maybe if the gas was poured perfectly, no gaps, sure, but people on TV never are that careful.

Asking for a friend.

Define "trap"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 20, 2019, 10:12:56 PM
Home baked pizza for dinner tonight! Life is good.

We did this about 2 weeks ago. Italian sausage, red peppers, onions and kalamata olives. Sauteed the peppers and onions in advance before putting on the pizza. Quite delicious.

We baked in the oven this time because it was raining outside, but we have cooked it on the grill many times, and the crust gets spectacularly crispy. So good.

Also love pepperoni, bacon, spinach, even broc on pizza, but you go with what you've got ... and this last time we had sausage, peppers, onions and olives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 20, 2019, 10:17:41 PM

Carmelized onions, peppers and mushrooms.

Sorry...no bacon 🥓

Onions and mushrooms are a must.  I never understood anchovies on a pizza.

That said, I had anchovies this summer on a remote isle and loved them with sea salt and olive oil...and how to eat them (squeeze the tail like a push up). I shocked myself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 20, 2019, 11:14:36 PM
I'm watching a show and a character sets a trap by spilling gasoline in a line to a bigger pool of gas.  Light a match on one end, poof.

Does that even work?  I mean, maybe if the gas was poured perfectly, no gaps, sure, but people on TV never are that careful.

Asking for a friend.

Detective Pikachu?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 21, 2019, 06:47:23 AM
I'm watching a show and a character sets a trap by spilling gasoline in a line to a bigger pool of gas.  Light a match on one end, poof.

Does that even work?  I mean, maybe if the gas was poured perfectly, no gaps, sure, but people on TV never are that careful.

Asking for a friend.

Yes, an accelerant works, but it has to be lit carefully. A cigarette, for instance, is not hot enough and would extinguish before the trail caught fire (sorry Usual Suspects intro). A match could work, but if dropped, could extinguish in the air or before the fumes light (the fumes of the gas are what actually burn).

Because it's the fumes that burn, the line doesn't have to be perfect. A small gap in the trail wouldn't really matter as long as it was still close together because the fire is actually moving at a slight distance above the fluid, not directly through it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 21, 2019, 06:50:08 AM
***CLARIFICATION***

If the character setting the trap is Wile E. Coyote, it will not work no matter what.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 21, 2019, 06:51:56 AM
As four pizza, krust's gotta bee grain free, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 21, 2019, 07:23:08 AM
***CLARIFICATION***

If the character setting the trap is Wile E. Coyote, it will not work no matter what.

I only use this method if there are no anvils handy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 21, 2019, 07:55:29 AM
Detective Pikachu?

Stranger Things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2019, 08:48:05 AM
Can’t do green peppers eeeeuuwww. Right up there with the red delicious. Caramelized sound great. Add some pepperoni and sausage....now you’re talking.

Yellow peppers. Just a hint of sweetness.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 21, 2019, 08:49:26 AM
Yes, an accelerant works, but it has to be lit carefully. A cigarette, for instance, is not hot enough and would extinguish before the trail caught fire (sorry Usual Suspects intro). A match could work, but if dropped, could extinguish in the air or before the fumes light (the fumes of the gas are what actually burn).

Because it's the fumes that burn, the line doesn't have to be perfect. A small gap in the trail wouldn't really matter as long as it was still close together because the fire is actually moving at a slight distance above the fluid, not directly through it.

I can confirm this is accurate.  Even if it appears there is a gap in the liquid itself, as long as you even see there is dampness on the ground surface, there is often enough of the fumes evaporating that the flames will continue to spread.

Er... so I'm told.   ::)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 21, 2019, 08:50:40 AM

Carmelized onions, peppers and mushrooms.

Sorry...no bacon 🥓

Is this a vegetable garden or a pizza?  Why do you only put my food's food on your pizza?  This is wrong. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 21, 2019, 08:56:46 AM
Speaking of pizza toppings... The "documentary" What the Health proclaims eating processed meat increases your chances of colorectal cancer by 18% as one of their attempts to stop people from eating cute cuddly animals.  Presumably because of warm touchy feelings animals actually posses and also global warming or something. 

What they don't tell you, is that your lifetime risk for colorectal cancer if you eat processed meats every single day of your life is around 6% vs 5% for everyone else (hence 18% higher).  I don't know about you guys, but that extra 1% seems worth it to me.  I'd rather be happy and live a shorter life than live a long miserable one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2019, 12:46:22 PM
Is this a vegetable garden or a pizza?  Why do you only put my food's food on your pizza?  This is wrong.

Your food eats carmelized onions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 21, 2019, 01:11:23 PM
This was the entry on my Argyle Sweater daily calendar yesterday. 

Can someone please explain the joke to me? 

No Arby's around here.  The only one in the area closed a few years ago, so no Arby's fans.  Showed it around the office and nobody else got it, either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 21, 2019, 01:20:26 PM
Your food eats carmelized onions?

Interesting question.  I'm not sure because by the time they are my food, it is too late to ask.  Some of them would definitely eat regular onions though if given the opportunity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on August 21, 2019, 01:23:32 PM
This was the entry on my Argyle Sweater daily calendar yesterday. 

Can someone please explain the joke to me? 

No Arby's around here.  The only one in the area closed a few years ago, so no Arby's fans.  Showed it around the office and nobody else got it, either.

This little piggy had roast beef for supper...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on August 21, 2019, 01:25:01 PM
This little piggy had roast beef for supper...
D'oh!  Thanks, I should have figured that one out.  The calendar gets me at least once every year.  Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on August 21, 2019, 01:30:28 PM
This was the entry on my Argyle Sweater daily calendar yesterday. 

Can someone please explain the joke to me? 

No Arby's around here.  The only one in the area closed a few years ago, so no Arby's fans.  Showed it around the office and nobody else got it, either.

Head to North Haven man.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 21, 2019, 04:48:26 PM
Stranger Things.

Got it.  Otherwise, I was going to point out that a) the dumping of the gasoline was being mimed, and b) I'm of the impression that a Mr. Mime going up in flames is actually a good thing.


On a related note, dissolving some styrofoam peanuts into the gasoline would be much more effective at creating the conflagration stream you're your "friend" is looking for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2019, 05:10:07 PM
Interesting question.  I'm not sure because by the time they are my food, it is too late to ask.  Some of them would definitely eat regular onions though if given the opportunity.

So your food would eat my food, and you would eat your food after it has turned my food into your food, yet you scoff at eating my food yourself?

I guess I just like to eliminate the middleman sometimes....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 21, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
D'oh!  Thanks, I should have figured that one out.  The calendar gets me at least once every year.  Thanks.

Huh. I was thinking "we've got the feets" but alas...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 22, 2019, 05:43:09 AM
Roast beef w/ chedda, hold the toe jam please
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 22, 2019, 08:35:33 AM
So your food would eat my food, and you would eat your food after it has turned my food into your food, yet you scoff at eating my food yourself?

I guess I just like to eliminate the middleman sometimes....

A good point, as I do like efficiency!   Sometimes though... it's about the journey, not the destination. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2019, 04:58:39 PM
Scrolling through this thread, it occurs to me that we have WAY too many All Americans. I propose that we raise the post number for AA status. And for whomever doesn't make the cut, we can just retire their jerseys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 23, 2019, 05:28:10 PM
Was just on Facebook and a friend was talking about working on the latest Arby's ad... should have known. It's a Minneapolis ad agency and a bunch of other Minneapolis groups that do these Arby's ads... Minnesota comes through again!

https://www.adweek.com/agencies/h-jon-benjamin-is-back-for-arbys-where-all-hell-breaks-loose-in-the-kitchen/?fbclid=IwAR3zHrPmBzU2zWFlF0E6Gw3UARRj0mTnBlSmDimFboLk3Xg3KeJrP_QWTBY

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2019, 07:41:29 PM
So if you get an Apple credit card, you are advised to treat it with care that would make a newborn infant envious. Maybe I’ll get one and just lock it in a padded, felt-lined vault.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/22/tech/apple-card-discoloration-trnd/index.html

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 23, 2019, 11:00:52 PM
I just killed a mouse with a tennis shoe. 

I'm not sure if my cat thinks I'm a hero or is mortified.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 23, 2019, 11:23:48 PM
I just killed a mouse with a tennis shoe. 

I'm not sure if my cat thinks I'm a hero or is mortified.

We know where that mouse will end up....

WE HAVE THE MEATS
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 24, 2019, 08:15:02 AM
I just killed a mouse with a tennis shoe. 

I'm not sure if my cat thinks I'm a hero or is mortified.
Please put in the 'what's wrong with Disney?' thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 24, 2019, 08:26:50 AM
Was just on Facebook and a friend was talking about working on the latest Arby's ad... should have known. It's a Minneapolis ad agency and a bunch of other Minneapolis groups that do these Arby's ads... Minnesota comes through again!

https://www.adweek.com/agencies/h-jon-benjamin-is-back-for-arbys-where-all-hell-breaks-loose-in-the-kitchen/?fbclid=IwAR3zHrPmBzU2zWFlF0E6Gw3UARRj0mTnBlSmDimFboLk3Xg3KeJrP_QWTBY

  just saw this recently-minnesota voted to have the nicest people?  ever go to a vikings-packers game at lambeau?  i think da bears people are more civil, but that's just an observance of one aspect i guess.  but otherwise- why, of all places, minnesota?  no disrespect intended, just wondering...

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/08/21/minnesota-ranked-as-friendliest-state-in-the-country/

and don't tell me it's because they got the (processed) meats ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 24, 2019, 08:28:26 AM
Proximity to Canada.  And JB.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 24, 2019, 09:32:30 AM
Eff that poll.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 24, 2019, 09:37:15 AM
We know where that mouse will end up....

WE HAVE THE MEATS

Better than where u put mice & gerbils, hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on August 24, 2019, 10:05:36 AM
Minnesotans will give you directions anywhere- just not to their house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2019, 01:24:45 PM
Lotsa great people here in Minnesota, and lotsa not so nice people...kinda like most places.

Ranking the states 1-50 is just a way to get clicks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 26, 2019, 09:11:44 AM
Maybe this should be in trading post or superbar or whatever... but thought some people may be interested.  Steve Novak donated some memorabilia to the Milwaukee Habitat to Humanity Restore.

https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeerestore/photos/a.238152057843/10156490085917844/?type=3&eid=ARD5efX1AMPnNVkW5LNtpl3u1VYhBIU7Pwu9bmJX-egplounFez7qvVmUsk1RdVLqYTS6ww2lnUH3Max&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDhhxQy8gY_vZXaadBLT1vyBpYqB8WiZf8bZqRkaMk9JqKZbmn-0o8UaUvxne3D8SneFsni30IlQD0GW2VkpSypdjI9ROj_3PfM2AJDQ15XN8jBONXWI8QGHQsw-Szwsv3kzHbRBCJMZHvUijJCJzGdJuBZGR5MkkQAB9lVpKfQIOIIhV2H5Jy7_23MNnzuFq3VzcBkE227jGMiHbw8mGw-Phf5FhPC9CDb5cTTVu5XPTRXhJrcJ46QP_xSce72UMbuA1sEhX9WbOL_b817_8dH1oO_rxpSq6pm91gRd0N7i_Fiqje3wlRHTYPdcxGYQBeCvS7KC4sbi6GMaEax&__tn__=EHH-R (https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeerestore/photos/a.238152057843/10156490085917844/?type=3&eid=ARD5efX1AMPnNVkW5LNtpl3u1VYhBIU7Pwu9bmJX-egplounFez7qvVmUsk1RdVLqYTS6ww2lnUH3Max&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDhhxQy8gY_vZXaadBLT1vyBpYqB8WiZf8bZqRkaMk9JqKZbmn-0o8UaUvxne3D8SneFsni30IlQD0GW2VkpSypdjI9ROj_3PfM2AJDQ15XN8jBONXWI8QGHQsw-Szwsv3kzHbRBCJMZHvUijJCJzGdJuBZGR5MkkQAB9lVpKfQIOIIhV2H5Jy7_23MNnzuFq3VzcBkE227jGMiHbw8mGw-Phf5FhPC9CDb5cTTVu5XPTRXhJrcJ46QP_xSce72UMbuA1sEhX9WbOL_b817_8dH1oO_rxpSq6pm91gRd0N7i_Fiqje3wlRHTYPdcxGYQBeCvS7KC4sbi6GMaEax&__tn__=EHH-R)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 26, 2019, 09:16:35 AM
Lotsa great people here in Minnesota, and lotsa not so nice people...kinda like most places.

Ranking the states 1-50 is just a way to get clicks.

Minnesota would definitely be a runaway #1 in that ranking.



Ohhhhh... you said clicks.  At first glance, I only saw five letters there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 26, 2019, 04:08:27 PM
Minnesota would definitely be a runaway #1 in that ranking.



Ohhhhh... you said clicks.  At first glance, I only saw five letters there.


No worries. I mentally filter out superfluous things like extra letters, Red Delicious (sic) apples, and ND alums.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 26, 2019, 06:40:17 PM
 if ya wondered why arby's has been so dead lately-

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/popeyes-chicken-sandwich-a-surprise-hit-we-didnt-expect-this-type-of-reaction

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 27, 2019, 07:19:09 AM
Arby's could be taking another hit ...

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3494743-papa-johns-eyes-arbys-lynch-new-ceo-bloomberg

Papa John's is set to name Arby's President Rob Lynch as its new chief executive officer, Bloomberg reports.

One purveyor of gourmet foods stealing a visionary from another!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 27, 2019, 07:49:49 AM
Arby's could be taking another hit ...

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3494743-papa-johns-eyes-arbys-lynch-new-ceo-bloomberg

Papa John's is set to name Arby's President Rob Lynch as its new chief executive officer, Bloomberg reports.

One purveyor of gourmet foods stealing a visionary from another!

The Beef 'n Cheddar pizza?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on August 27, 2019, 01:37:24 PM
Arby's could be taking another hit ...

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3494743-papa-johns-eyes-arbys-lynch-new-ceo-bloomberg

Papa John's is set to name Arby's President Rob Lynch as its new chief executive officer, Bloomberg reports.

One purveyor of gourmet foods stealing a visionary from another!

#fakenews
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on August 27, 2019, 02:15:14 PM
if ya wondered why arby's has been so dead lately-

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/popeyes-chicken-sandwich-a-surprise-hit-we-didnt-expect-this-type-of-reaction

Can confirm. Very good chicken sandwich.

Never had their fries before and those were outstanding as well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 27, 2019, 07:48:09 PM
Check out what Gabrielle is wearing on AGT tonight.  They need to sell this in the Spirit Shop.

https://twitter.com/itsgabrielleu/status/1166505124140699650
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 29, 2019, 06:43:06 PM
So we were discussing celebrity encounters at work today, and I told the story of the time when, as a kid growing up in Nashville,  Minnie Pearl came up to my family in the grocery store and told my parents what beautiful children they had.

No one in the rest of the group, who were all under 40, knew who she was. Not even after I pulled up a picture of her on my phone.

These youngsters today.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 29, 2019, 06:55:23 PM
18 pages. Impressive
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 29, 2019, 07:02:55 PM
So we were discussing celebrity encounters at work today, and I told the story of the time when, as a kid growing up in Nashville,  Minnie Pearl came up to my family in the grocery store and told my parents what beautiful children they had.

No one in the rest of the group, who were all under 40, knew who she was. Not even after I pulled up a picture of her on my phone.

These youngsters today.....

And I assume the hat still had its tag?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 29, 2019, 07:37:29 PM
So we were discussing celebrity encounters at work today, and I told the story of the time when, as a kid growing up in Nashville,  Minnie Pearl came up to my family in the grocery store and told my parents what beautiful children they had.

No one in the rest of the group, who were all under 40, knew who she was. Not even after I pulled up a picture of her on my phone.

These youngsters today.....



Pearl had bin hittin' da moonshine bottle again, eye presume, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 29, 2019, 08:00:35 PM
So we were discussing celebrity encounters at work today, and I told the story of the time when, as a kid growing up in Nashville,  Minnie Pearl came up to my family in the grocery store and told my parents what beautiful children they had.

No one in the rest of the group, who were all under 40, knew who she was. Not even after I pulled up a picture of her on my phone.

These youngsters today.....

Who?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on August 29, 2019, 08:12:57 PM
Who?

 ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 29, 2019, 08:16:23 PM
And I assume the hat still had its tag?

In the picture, yes.

In Kroger, she was wearing lovely pink slacks and a matching top. No hat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 30, 2019, 12:32:03 AM
So we were discussing celebrity encounters at work today, and I told the story of the time when, as a kid growing up in Nashville,  Minnie Pearl came up to my family in the grocery store and told my parents what beautiful children they had.

No one in the rest of the group, who were all under 40, knew who she was. Not even after I pulled up a picture of her on my phone.

These youngsters today.....

Your folks had the neighbor kids that day?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 30, 2019, 12:37:31 AM
I was going to put this in the grievance thread, but the inevitable happened.

I have a grievance to present before scoop. Today I watched Texas State try to keep up with the Fighting Texas Aggies. Sitting in the row in front of me was a group of 5 students that had somehow gotten loose from the student section. About halfway through the first quarter, my wife leans over and in a judging whisper says "these kids have done nothing but take pictures of themselves the whole game."

I started paying attention after that and it became a game for my wife and I (something had to keep us entertained, Texas State got 1 first down in the first half). They took group selfies 37 times by the time they left (right after the halftime show). Now I could understand if they were doing it from different angles or different poses or had the field in the background....but all 37 were the exact same picture from what we could tell. The same person held up their phone from the same angle and they all did the stupid duckface pose (that's a whole separate grievance) with nothing in the background besides the seats they were sitting on.

Maybe they were doing different filters or something, but how do you need the same posed picture 37 times? What possible worth does that bring?

I guess it's time for me to don a sweater vest and start talking about how much better the student section was when I was an undergrad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on August 30, 2019, 12:49:41 AM
I was going to put this in the grievance thread, but the inevitable happened.

I have a grievance to present before scoop. Today I watched Texas State try to keep up with the Fighting Texas Aggies. Sitting in the row in front of me was a group of 5 students that had somehow broken free of the student section. About halfway through the first quarter, my wife leans over and in a judging whisper says "these kids have done nothing but take pictures of themselves the whole game."

I started paying attention after that and it became a game for my wife and I (something had to keep us entertained, Texas State got 1 first down in the first half). They took group selfies 37 times by the time they left (right after the halftime show). Now I could understand if they were doing it from different angles or different poses or had the field in the background....but all 37 were the exact same picture from what we could tell. The same person held up their phone from the same angle and they all did the stupid duckface pose (that's a whole separate grievance) with nothing in the background besides the seats they were sitting on.

Maybe they were doing different filters or something, but how do you need the same posed picture 37 times? What possible worth does that bring?

I guess it's time for me to don a sweater vest and start talking about how much better the student section was when I was an undergrad.

There was a spate of directional schools grabbing the State title - Missouri State, Minnesota State, Texas State. I always thought a trite, cynical marketing ploy.

You can change the name of a Dodge to some German word but it's still a Dodge. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 30, 2019, 07:17:23 AM
Quite possibly of no interest to anyone, but I figured I'd share.  Sirius/XM recently added their streaming service for subscribers to their "Select" package.  Previously, it was an additional cost unless you subscribed to the "All Access" package.  I don't know when they made the change, but I just learned about it yesterday.  This gives access to their stations on your phone and/or computer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 30, 2019, 08:10:48 AM
Quite possibly of no interest to anyone, but I figured I'd share.  Sirius/XM recently added their streaming service for subscribers to their "Select" package.  Previously, it was an additional cost unless you subscribed to the "All Access" package.  I don't know when they made the change, but I just learned about it yesterday.  This gives access to their stations on your phone and/or computer.


I used my SiriusXM during the trial period after buying my new car, but let it lapse. I thought "commercial free" music was a great idea...until I realized they had a SiriusXM promo by some DJ after every single song. And it wasn't just introducing the next song, but rather promoting upcoming shows and such, often on other SiriusXM channels. Maybe they don't consider them "commercials because they're for their own network, but some dude talking between songs is still a commercial to me.

I have gone back to streaming from Spotify in my car....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 30, 2019, 08:34:34 AM
We got XM free with our first minivan .. but it's no where near worth $15+ a month.   I call in every 6 months and cancel, get the $5/month plan.

It's .. just OK.  It's barely worth $5 a month.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 30, 2019, 08:48:14 AM
I was going to put this in the grievance thread, but the inevitable happened.

I have a grievance to present before scoop. Today I watched Texas State try to keep up with the Fighting Texas Aggies. Sitting in the row in front of me was a group of 5 students that had somehow gotten loose from the student section. About halfway through the first quarter, my wife leans over and in a judging whisper says "these kids have done nothing but take pictures of themselves the whole game."

I started paying attention after that and it became a game for my wife and I (something had to keep us entertained, Texas State got 1 first down in the first half). They took group selfies 37 times by the time they left (right after the halftime show). Now I could understand if they were doing it from different angles or different poses or had the field in the background....but all 37 were the exact same picture from what we could tell. The same person held up their phone from the same angle and they all did the stupid duckface pose (that's a whole separate grievance) with nothing in the background besides the seats they were sitting on.

Maybe they were doing different filters or something, but how do you need the same posed picture 37 times? What possible worth does that bring?

I guess it's time for me to don a sweater vest and start talking about how much better the student section was when I was an undergrad.

No no, this is all wrong.  This doesn't belong in grievences, this belongs in the superbar "Things I don't Get" thread.   You're going to get the NM thread locked for going off topic!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 30, 2019, 09:02:28 AM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 30, 2019, 09:21:35 AM
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The Scoop NAZI party has made this place unbearable! 
- J.  Arby's Stalin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 30, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
Wuhoo!  I'm an admin or moderator now!!     ;D


Oh....


NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 30, 2019, 02:04:28 PM
Red is the new teal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 30, 2019, 02:31:26 PM
We got XM free with our first minivan .. but it's no where near worth $15+ a month.   I call in every 6 months and cancel, get the $5/month plan.

It's .. just OK.  It's barely worth $5 a month.

a number of years ago, i had sirius radio.  when i cancelled it, they damn near paid me to keep it.  it was almost like they weren't going to let me cancel.  and you can't just hang up on them until you get confirmation that the cord was cut.  that's when the fun begins.  after another minute or so more of conversation with me,  i drove them so crazy, they couldn't wait to get rid of me. 

on another note, when i was switching from cox cable(have fun with that name)  i was returning my equipment(no pun intended) to the store and ya had to feel sorry for the employees.  everyone in line was returning/cancelling there cable too.   the poor sack behind the counter-they didn't make any company policy 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on August 30, 2019, 07:42:33 PM
I was going to put this in the grievance thread, but the inevitable happened.

I have a grievance to present before scoop. Today I watched Texas State try to keep up with the Fighting Texas Aggies. Sitting in the row in front of me was a group of 5 students that had somehow gotten loose from the student section. About halfway through the first quarter, my wife leans over and in a judging whisper says "these kids have done nothing but take pictures of themselves the whole game."

I started paying attention after that and it became a game for my wife and I (something had to keep us entertained, Texas State got 1 first down in the first half). They took group selfies 37 times by the time they left (right after the halftime show). Now I could understand if they were doing it from different angles or different poses or had the field in the background....but all 37 were the exact same picture from what we could tell. The same person held up their phone from the same angle and they all did the stupid duckface pose (that's a whole separate grievance) with nothing in the background besides the seats they were sitting on.

Maybe they were doing different filters or something, but how do you need the same posed picture 37 times? What possible worth does that bring?

I guess it's time for me to don a sweater vest and start talking about how much better the student section was when I was an undergrad.

Quote
I’m thinkin’ Mrs. TAMU had a low cut shirt in the background and the joke is on you
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on August 31, 2019, 08:47:36 PM
I am especially interested in Benny B. I can trace my ancestors back to about 1630.They left England at that time. England at that time when England was in great turmoil like it is today, maybe worse as they were then beheading people.
They lived in Wisconsin from about 1845 until today (about 5 generations). Benny -- what part of WI is your family from?
One terrific source is census records and phone books?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on August 31, 2019, 09:03:47 PM
Quite possibly of no interest to anyone, but I figured I'd share.  Sirius/XM recently added their streaming service for subscribers to their "Select" package.  Previously, it was an additional cost unless you subscribed to the "All Access" package.  I don't know when they made the change, but I just learned about it yesterday.  This gives access to their stations on your phone and/or computer.

Many years ago our company owned a good chunk of XM before they’re merged with Sirius.  They had two satellites, Rock and Roll.  The second was a spare and was stored across the street from my building at Boeing Space Systems.   We still subscribe, I like being able to get national politics, sports, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 31, 2019, 09:21:00 PM
I am especially interested in Benny B. I can trace my ancestors back to about 1630.They left England at that time. England at that time when England was in great turmoil like it is today, maybe worse as they were then beheading people.
They lived in Wisconsin from about 1845 until today (about 5 generations). Benny -- what part of WI is your family from?
One terrific source is census records and phone books?

Not Benny here, but I have ancestors who came from England as early as the 1600s (can’t recall exact decade) and ultimately settled in Dodge and Grant Counties in Southwest WI. My grandparents married and moved to Milwaukee in the 20s.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on September 01, 2019, 01:10:02 PM
My ancestors came in 1630, exact year is in my records to which I don't have access right now. They were on
the east coast until 1847 when they moved to WI. I believe to Southwest Waukesha Colunty. Near Big Bend.
More specifically to an area between the two Muskego Lakes.
Those who arrived first in this country, were Puritans associated with Rev Thomas Hooker, a Puritan of the strictest order.
To my knowledge no one has ever been able to learn where in England they came from. When my brother was in England
her went to an historical site that had the names of the Knights who were with William the first and our family name
was on it.
We have some old documents (copies) including wills that predate the American Revolution. We have other documents
dating to the very early 20th century, including photos. Our original resident of WI is buried in West Bend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on September 01, 2019, 03:37:24 PM
My ancestors came in 1630, exact year is in my records to which I don't have access right now.

To my knowledge no one has ever been able to learn where in England they came from. When my brother was in England

.

If you haven't researched the records of Southampton (England) maybe some info there you could use.  Many people Departing from there in the 1600's.  Good Luck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 01, 2019, 05:12:44 PM
FYI, Texas Scoopers:

http://www.fox4news.com/news/texas/new-texas-laws-illegal-to-send-unsolicited-nude-photos
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2019, 06:01:25 PM
Less salacious, but Minnesotans (or anyone driving in MN) should be aware of this new law that prohibits even holding a cellphone while driving, with very limited exceptions. If you don’t already use hands-free mode, it would be a great time to start.

https://www.twincities.com/2019/06/27/mn-unleashes-campaign-ahead-of-aug-1-law-restricting-drivers-phone-use/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on September 01, 2019, 06:27:20 PM
Loose canon, thanks for your ideas. How do you contact South Hampton?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 01, 2019, 07:53:13 PM
José Andrés is an inspiration. In the Bahamas now to feed storm victims.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on September 01, 2019, 09:18:25 PM
Loose canon, thanks for your ideas. How do you contact South Hampton?

If you get into Google I would start with these 3 places.

1) Hampshire Chamber of Commerce which services Southampton as well as 2 others.

2)  Southampton City Council.

3)  Historical Society of Southampton.

Maybe the local Library and schools might have other leads.
Don't forget your Sherlock Hat.  Good Luck
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 01, 2019, 10:07:39 PM
Less salacious, but Minnesotans (or anyone driving in MN) should be aware of this new law that prohibits even holding a cellphone while driving, with very limited exceptions. If you don’t already use hands-free mode, it would be a great time to start.

https://www.twincities.com/2019/06/27/mn-unleashes-campaign-ahead-of-aug-1-law-restricting-drivers-phone-use/

same thing in arizona as of april 2019
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 02, 2019, 08:57:44 PM
Neigh...Wilbur Post is turning in his grave.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9844225/american-airlines-horse-service-animal/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 02, 2019, 10:16:17 PM
Neigh...Wilbur Post is turning in his grave.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9844225/american-airlines-horse-service-animal/

This is getting a little out of hand.  Where do they draw the line?  Hippos?  Elephants?  2 of each?  Noah’s airline?  What if I tell them I don’t feel safe?  Don’t my feelings matter? 2 can play this game...or not?   Flying is not a right. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2019, 07:19:22 AM
This is getting a little out of hand.  Where do they draw the line?  Hippos?  Elephants?  2 of each?  Noah’s airline?  What if I tell them I don’t feel safe?  Don’t my feelings matter? 2 can play this game...or not?   Flying is not a right.

Actually,  miniature horses were one of the two original animals allowed onto flights. The ADA only allows for two kinds of animals to be service animals,  dogs and miniature horses. So this is not an example of things getting hand... it's more of a getting back to the roots of service animals on planes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 03, 2019, 07:23:47 AM
This is getting a little out of hand.  Where do they draw the line?  Hippos?  Elephants?  2 of each?  Noah’s airline?  What if I tell them I don’t feel safe?  Don’t my feelings matter? 2 can play this game...or not?   Flying is not a right. 

Does it really bother you that much? Are you seriously inconvenienced in any way?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 03, 2019, 07:38:26 AM
My ancestors came in 1630, exact year is in my records to which I don't have access right now. They were on
the east coast until 1847 when they moved to WI. I believe to Southwest Waukesha Colunty. Near Big Bend.
More specifically to an area between the two Muskego Lakes.
Those who arrived first in this country, were Puritans associated with Rev Thomas Hooker, a Puritan of the strictest order.
To my knowledge no one has ever been able to learn where in England they came from. When my brother was in England
her went to an historical site that had the names of the Knights who were with William the first and our family name
was on it.
We have some old documents (copies) including wills that predate the American Revolution. We have other documents
dating to the very early 20th century, including photos. Our original resident of WI is buried in West Bend.

Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut because Massachusetts wasn't Puritan enough.
There is a great brewery in Bloomfield & Hartford named for him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 03, 2019, 08:21:45 AM
So, a Catholic elementary school I attended in the '70's is banning Harry Potter books.

https://jezebel.com/exorcists-convinced-a-catholic-school-to-toss-their-har-1837814417
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 03, 2019, 08:21:49 AM
Actually,  miniature horses were one of the two original animals allowed onto flights. The ADA only allows for two kinds of animals to be service animals,  dogs and miniature horses. So this is not an example of things getting hand... it's more of a getting back to the roots of service animals on planes.

Actual, honest to goodness service animals -- dogs (and, very rarely, miniature horses) that are trained to assist a disabled person -- are not where things are "getting out of hand."  Where things are "getting out of hand" is people who are insisting on taking their pets everywhere just because they want to, and they're claiming that they are service animals and/or emotional support animals because they went on the internet and bought a certificate or a vest for their dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 03, 2019, 10:11:04 AM
More of da pussification of America, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on September 03, 2019, 10:51:36 AM
MU fan in Conn -- I didn't know he founded Conn, but my records show that he "removed to Conn with Thomas Hooker", so my info is the same as yours about Puritan to the nth degree. I sure am nothing like him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 03, 2019, 11:03:28 AM
Does it really bother you that much? Are you seriously inconvenienced in any way?

if i get on a flight and there's a giraffe on the plane...yes!  anything other than what can fit into a little purse and/or under the seat is too much.  i'm not going to be the one like you who says it's ok and if only it helps one person etc etc...until you have a horse's arse in your face for a 4 hour flight.

  could you imagine the packers boarding a flight from austin straubel with their herd of comfy animals?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 03, 2019, 11:08:17 AM
if i get on a flight and there's a giraffe on the plane...yes!  anything other than what can fit into a little purse and/or under the seat is too much.  i'm not going to be the one like you who says it's ok and if only it helps one person etc etc...until you have a horse's arse in your face for a 4 hour flight.

  could you imagine the packers boarding a flight from austin straubel with their herd of comfy animals?


So it bothers you only when you resort to hyperbole.  Got it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 03, 2019, 12:17:16 PM
if i get on a flight and there's a giraffe on the plane...yes!  anything other than what can fit into a little purse and/or under the seat is too much.  i'm not going to be the one like you who says it's ok and if only it helps one person etc etc...until you have a horse's arse in your face for a 4 hour flight.

I've sat next to many horse's asses on flights that I would have gladly exchanged for an actual miniature horse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 03, 2019, 12:23:52 PM
Looking for an inexpensive Chromebook that is reliable.  Don't know much about them.  Will be using it for e-mail, facebook, and some basic ap's.  Nothing fancy.

Anyone have a recommendation?

I'm focusing in on a Lenovo C330.  it's only $200.  Doesn't have a ton of memory, but not sure I need much with how we plan to use it.  I've also got a work laptop and a work Ipad for "bigger" applications.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-n-series/Lenovo-Chromebook-C330/p/88LGCC31078?cid=us:sem|se|msn|79714830333874|Lenovo+Chromebook+C330||291412666&s_kwcid=AL!4030!10!79714698869160!79714830333874&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[campain-name]&utm_term=[keyword]&ef_id=WuyNMgAACu_YyfyQ:20190903172323:s 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2019, 12:48:41 PM
So, a Catholic elementary school I attended in the '70's is banning Harry Potter books.

https://jezebel.com/exorcists-convinced-a-catholic-school-to-toss-their-har-1837814417

Don’t wanna turn your old school into Hogwarts, eh?

Have they banned Catcher in the Rye?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 03, 2019, 01:59:54 PM

So it bothers you only when you resort to hyperbole.  Got it.

ok, i will try this one more time-yes it bothers me because any flight i book, could have a petting zoo on it that if i would have known at the time of booking, would choose another flight.  that way, i would not be interfering with anyone else "well being" and they wouldn't affect mine.  i have just as much of a right to feel uncomfortable with their choices as they do.  what if your child had severe allergies, i.e peanut allergies or in this case, horsey allergies
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 03, 2019, 02:09:20 PM
ok, i will try this one more time-yes it bothers me because any flight i book, could have a petting zoo on it that if i would have known at the time of booking, would choose another flight.  that way, i would not be interfering with anyone else "well being" and they wouldn't affect mine.  i have just as much of a right to feel uncomfortable with their choices as they do.  what if your child had severe allergies, i.e peanut allergies or in this case, horsey allergies


You seem to be dismissing the idea that these people might need these animals.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2019, 02:18:30 PM
Again,  miniature horses are one of the two animals that can actually serve as an actual service animal. Not a comfort animal,  not an emotional support animal,  a service animal (think seeing eye dog or dog that can sense when a diabetics blood sugar is low) This person likely had a disability that required the presence of their service animal. That trumps any discomfort any person may feel,  though I absolutely understand why some would be uncomfortable. Just remember,  the person with the disability probably feels a lot more uncomfortable with everyone on the plane judging them than you do.

Most airlines have now put restrictions on emotional support animals. The restrictions vary by airline but you aren't going to be seeing giraffes on any flights. Only dogs and miniature horses can be counted as service animals which legally cannot be restricted. (Though the dog/ miniature horse actually has to be a service animal)

This is all for the USA of course. IDK the laws in other countries
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on September 03, 2019, 02:57:24 PM
I am by no means an animal expert but I do know that dogs can be trained to resist nature's urges until an appropriate opportunity arises (which on an airplane is most certainly not).  Can horses be trained the same way?  Not gonna lie, if I gotta smell horse crap for an entire flight I would probably be pretty irritated too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on September 03, 2019, 03:01:49 PM
ok, i will try this one more time-yes it bothers me because any flight i book, could have a petting zoo on it that if i would have known at the time of booking, would choose another flight.  that way, i would not be interfering with anyone else "well being" and they wouldn't affect mine.  i have just as much of a right to feel uncomfortable with their choices as they do.  what if your child had severe allergies, i.e peanut allergies or in this case, horsey allergies

You're free to call your airline to find out if a service animal is booked on a flight. If so and you have an allergy or other health issue, the airline will work to put you on another flight without fees.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 03, 2019, 04:09:12 PM
You're free to call your airline to find out if a service animal is booked on a flight. If so and you have an allergy or other health issue, the airline will work to put you on another flight without fees.

  thank you!  that's all-good to know, but i never would have thought we were getting to this point
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2019, 04:14:03 PM
Every good rule leads to some people who take advantage and violate it (or the spirit of it). That doesn't make the rule any less important.

And I kinda doubt we will see service giraffes on flights anytime soon....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 03, 2019, 05:33:06 PM
I always fly with my one-eyed albino rhino.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2019, 05:43:20 PM
I always fly with my one-eyed albino rhino.


How can people tell which one is the therapy animal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 03, 2019, 06:23:26 PM
Ive seen videos of horses giving more than just a little emotional support. Eyna?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 03, 2019, 07:40:50 PM
Taught da Parkway and Princess closed down yeers ago, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 03, 2019, 08:42:51 PM
  thank you!  that's all-good to know, but i never would have thought we were getting to this point

Again, miniature horses that are service animals have been allowed on planes since the 70s. We "got to this point" 40 years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2019, 09:20:20 PM
Taught da Parkway and Princess closed down yeers ago, hey?

People stream that stuff at home now. And the trench coat market took a big hit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 03, 2019, 10:04:32 PM
So, a Catholic elementary school I attended in the '70's is banning Harry Potter books.

https://jezebel.com/exorcists-convinced-a-catholic-school-to-toss-their-har-1837814417

All I can say is, "Wow."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 03, 2019, 10:09:26 PM
Looking for an inexpensive Chromebook that is reliable.  Don't know much about them.  Will be using it for e-mail, facebook, and some basic ap's.  Nothing fancy.

Anyone have a recommendation?

I'm focusing in on a Lenovo C330.  it's only $200.  Doesn't have a ton of memory, but not sure I need much with how we plan to use it.  I've also got a work laptop and a work Ipad for "bigger" applications.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-n-series/Lenovo-Chromebook-C330/p/88LGCC31078?cid=us:sem|se|msn|79714830333874|Lenovo+Chromebook+C330||291412666&s_kwcid=AL!4030!10!79714698869160!79714830333874&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[campain-name]&utm_term=[keyword]&ef_id=WuyNMgAACu_YyfyQ:20190903172323:s

chili, I bought an Acer chromebook at Costco about 2 years ago and loved it so much that my wife got one, too. Both still work superbly, and we use them exactly for the stuff you describe.

Here's one Costco is advertising now: https://www.costco.com/Acer-14%22-Chromebook-Bundle---Intel-Celeron---1080p---Bonus-Acer-Wireless-Mouse-and-Protective-Sleeve---Stellar-Blue.product.100407290.html

It's more expensive than the Lenovo you describe, but it does come with a couple of extras, and Costco has both the best return policy in all of retail, adds an extra year of warranty and gives a couple years of free technical assistance if needed. Of course, one needs to be a Costco member to take advantage of all of this. Costco does put these on sale every once in awhile, too -- knocks 40 or 50 off, if that matters.

I am absolutely not a computer expert, and have no idea if an Acer is better long-term than a Lenovo. Just saying that we bought Acers at Costco and have been quite happy with them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 04, 2019, 08:17:47 AM
MU fan in Conn -- I didn't know he founded Conn, but my records show that he "removed to Conn with Thomas Hooker", so my info is the same as yours about Puritan to the nth degree. I sure am nothing like him.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hooker

https://hookerbeer.com/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on September 04, 2019, 09:17:05 AM
Again,  miniature horses are one of the two animals that can actually serve as an actual service animal. Not a comfort animal,  not an emotional support animal,  a service animal (think seeing eye dog or dog that can sense when a diabetics blood sugar is low) This person likely had a disability that required the presence of their service animal. That trumps any discomfort any person may feel,  though I absolutely understand why some would be uncomfortable. Just remember,  the person with the disability probably feels a lot more uncomfortable with everyone on the plane judging them than you do.

Most airlines have now put restrictions on emotional support animals. The restrictions vary by airline but you aren't going to be seeing giraffes on any flights. Only dogs and miniature horses can be counted as service animals which legally cannot be restricted. (Though the dog/ miniature horse actually has to be a service animal)

This is all for the USA of course. IDK the laws in other countries

theBabyDavid has a Pony of America. Thus far he hasn't felt the need to bring it along on any aircraft flight.

We went up to the San Juans recently on a Kenmore Air Beaver. It would be hilarious to try to get the pony on a Beaver.


Pony of America

(https://wpcsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Front-page-kids-e1493149093397.jpg)




A Kenmore Air Beaver


(https://www.kenmoreair.com/uploads/images/GalleryThumbs/37-11.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on September 04, 2019, 09:21:30 AM
By the way, The Beaver is just a mighty fine ride. Smooth as silk and glides on water. I spent 40 minutes inside a Beaver Monday and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. I made a promise to myself that I need to do that again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 04, 2019, 09:25:42 AM
Reminds me .. awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/v/TRozAbaKs9M
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on September 04, 2019, 09:34:24 AM
Reminds me .. awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/v/TRozAbaKs9M

Is that Patrick Reed narrating the Beaver video?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 04, 2019, 12:11:43 PM
By the way, The Beaver is just a mighty fine ride. Smooth as silk and glides on water. I spent 40 minutes inside a Beaver Monday and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. I made a promise to myself that I need to do that again.

I can confirm that the Beaver that Jon is referencing is in fact smooth as silk and every second is enjoyable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 04, 2019, 01:49:39 PM
By the way, The Beaver is just a mighty fine ride. Smooth as silk and glides on water. I spent 40 minutes inside a Beaver Monday and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. I made a promise to myself that I need to do that again.



No chit, 40 minutes? Yo a bedder man dan mee, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 04, 2019, 03:09:53 PM
Life sucks. And then we all end up as dust.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 04, 2019, 07:50:27 PM
chili, I bought an Acer chromebook at Costco about 2 years ago and loved it so much that my wife got one, too. Both still work superbly, and we use them exactly for the stuff you describe.

Here's one Costco is advertising now: https://www.costco.com/Acer-14%22-Chromebook-Bundle---Intel-Celeron---1080p---Bonus-Acer-Wireless-Mouse-and-Protective-Sleeve---Stellar-Blue.product.100407290.html

It's more expensive than the Lenovo you describe, but it does come with a couple of extras, and Costco has both the best return policy in all of retail, adds an extra year of warranty and gives a couple years of free technical assistance if needed. Of course, one needs to be a Costco member to take advantage of all of this. Costco does put these on sale every once in awhile, too -- knocks 40 or 50 off, if that matters.

I am absolutely not a computer expert, and have no idea if an Acer is better long-term than a Lenovo. Just saying that we bought Acers at Costco and have been quite happy with them.

Mike, after a day of ownership....I agree!!!

Thanks for your response. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 04, 2019, 08:07:03 PM
By the way, The Beaver is just a mighty fine ride. Smooth as silk and glides on water. I spent 40 minutes inside a Beaver Monday and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. I made a promise to myself that I need to do that again.

hey ward, hope you weren't a little hard on the beaver

jonny, can ya land that bad boy in a swimming pool?  just let me know and i'll leave the light on for ya...'bout 3 miles north of lukes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on September 04, 2019, 10:39:58 PM
hey ward, hope you weren't a little hard on the beaver

jonny, can ya land that bad boy in a swimming pool?  just let me know and i'll leave the light on for ya...'bout 3 miles north of lukes

While I ride those things all the time here, in BC, and Alaska I have never actually flown a float plane. Obviously I could fly one but the landing might be a bit bumpy.

One of our Native Corp partners have fat tire STOL aircraft that can take off and land in less than 15 yards of gravel river bed.

Bush pilots know their stuff.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on September 05, 2019, 09:08:03 AM


No chit, 40 minutes? Yo a bedder man dan mee, hey?

Those bush pilots spend all day in a Beaver, Doc.

You really got to love the bush to do that.

The bush is very real once you get north of Everett. It's just not there anymore in the Lower 48.

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on September 05, 2019, 11:19:48 AM
mu fan in CT -- thank you very much. I don't know how my brother and I missed this, but we did and appreciate it very much. You must be a GREAT researcher. ;
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 05, 2019, 12:43:42 PM
mu fan in CT -- thank you very much. I don't know how my brother and I missed this, but we did and appreciate it very much. You must be a GREAT researcher. ;

I've been nicknamed the Ambassador of Connecticut by friends.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 06, 2019, 02:53:41 PM
I had an "Impossible" Whopper today.  It was .. not impressive. 

It was fine, although like any burger, bits of it cook faster than others, but with beef that means char .. with this veggie thing it was just a hard chunk.  Didn't smell like beef, which was a negative.

If there were no cows to grind up and eat, I could eat the Impossible, but it wasn't as enjoyable, and not worth the premium price, though. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 06, 2019, 03:00:31 PM
I had an "Impossible" Whopper today.  It was .. not impressive. 

It was fine, although like any burger, bits of it cook faster than others, but with beef that means char .. with this veggie thing it was just a hard chunk.  Didn't smell like beef, which was a negative.

If there were no cows to grind up and eat, I could eat the Impossible, but it wasn't as enjoyable, and not worth the premium price, though.

I prefer my cows sliced into paper thin slices and slathered with cheddar and Arby's sauce, but good to know the fake cow meat is just meh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 06, 2019, 03:07:15 PM
Fake Arby's cow meat would be a travesty but entirely fitting with the whole life is suffering thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 06, 2019, 03:08:30 PM
Fake Arby's cow meat would be a travesty but entirely fitting with the whole life is suffering thing.

Would have to cut those veggie meat slices with a mandoline.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 06, 2019, 04:32:19 PM
Fake Arby's cow meat would be a travesty but entirely fitting with the whole life is suffering thing.

If there are no cows, how do we solve the cheddar problem? Liquid Gold, baby!

(http://www.thegrocerygirls.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/L/U/LUPH7.jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 06, 2019, 04:59:04 PM
If there are no cows, how do we solve the cheddar problem? Liquid Gold, baby!

(http://www.thegrocerygirls.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/L/U/LUPH7.jpg.jpg)



Calling Velveeta "cheese" is like calling soybeans "roast beef."

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 06, 2019, 05:18:15 PM


Calling Velveeta "cheese" is like calling soybeans "roast beef."

According to their own label: “Prepared Cheese Product”.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 06, 2019, 05:50:04 PM
According to their own label: “Prepared Cheese Product”.


Fair enough. I guess it officially counts as long as they add enough stuff to make it look and taste almost sorta cheese-like.

Hey - maybe that could be their next ad slogan: "Buy Velveeta! Almost sorta cheese-like!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 06, 2019, 06:05:55 PM

Fair enough. I guess it officially counts as long as they add enough stuff to make it look and taste almost sorta cheese-like.

Hey - maybe that could be their next ad slogan: "Buy Velveeta! Almost sorta cheese-like!"

A “I will have Prepared Beef ‘n Cheddar Product, please” has a fine dining ring to it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 06, 2019, 07:46:18 PM
A “I will have Prepared Beef ‘n Cheddar Product, please” has a fine dining ring to it.


With a Red Delicious apple on the side?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on September 06, 2019, 10:18:45 PM
No chit, 40 minutes? Yo a bedder man dan mee, hey?

I start gettin complaints after ~8 minutes, so 40 would have me in hot water
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2019, 08:26:35 AM
I am amazed at how fiercely people are arguing in the threads about the proposed CA likeness law and the scheduling of National Marquette Day. Is it just off-season angst, or do people really feel that strongly about these issues?

For me, they're both just...meh. Regardless of what happens (or doesn't) with both issues, the games will still be played, the uniforms will still say Marquette, and the fans will keep showing up; more if we win, less if we don't.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2019, 08:27:13 AM
Oh, and sorry for taking this thread off-topic.

NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WolfganghisKhan on September 11, 2019, 08:30:03 AM
I am amazed at how fiercely people are arguing in the threads about the proposed CA likeness law and the scheduling of National Marquette Day. Is it just off-season angst, or do people really feel that strongly about these issues?
I can only speak for people I know/my age/my class, yes we care about the NMD scheduling passionately. It's our basketball equivalent of a homecoming. It's (was) my and my friends favorite day of the year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on September 11, 2019, 11:07:19 AM
I am amazed at how fiercely people are arguing in the threads about the proposed CA likeness law and the scheduling of National Marquette Day. Is it just off-season angst, or do people really feel that strongly about these issues?

For me, they're both just...meh. Regardless of what happens (or doesn't) with both issues, the games will still be played, the uniforms will still say Marquette, and the fans will keep showing up; more if we win, less if we don't.

For me, it is off season angst.  I'm anxious to talk anything MUBB.   

Anyone know if they can up the reliability of the flame throwers during the player intros this year??   Seems like over half the games in previous seasons one of the flame thingy ma-bobs weren't working!   It's a travesty really.  I come for the atmosphere as much as the win.  Flames are a MUST!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2019, 01:15:33 PM
RIP T. Boone Pickens, dead at 91.

Among other things, he has been quite the benefactor for the Oklahoma State athletic department.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jon on September 11, 2019, 01:57:28 PM
RIP T. Boone Pickens, dead at 91.

Among other things, he has been quite the benefactor for the Oklahoma State athletic department.

A pioneer in the promotion of methane fuels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 11, 2019, 02:12:18 PM
RIP T. Boone Pickens, dead at 91.

Among other things, he has been quite the benefactor for the Oklahoma State athletic department.

Wonder if we can schedule a home game against OK State on Feb 15th.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 11, 2019, 02:22:05 PM
Wonder if we can schedule a home game against OK State on Feb 15th.

That's upsetting my Valentine's Weekend plans! 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 11, 2019, 03:06:48 PM
I am amazed at how fiercely people are arguing in the threads about the proposed CA likeness law and the scheduling of National Marquette Day. Is it just off-season angst, or do people really feel that strongly about these issues?

For me, they're both just...meh. Regardless of what happens (or doesn't) with both issues, the games will still be played, the uniforms will still say Marquette, and the fans will keep showing up; more if we win, less if we don't.

It's offseason. People are passionate about topics. To me mostly, that's a positive. For others, who needs the added angst. As posters, we can pick and choose. With social or the news media, we often don't have a choice as it invades everything without a filter.

Take the NCAA argument. I enjoy Cheeks and Billy's perspective. They are professionals in the field. They are right, of course, on many of their points. That said, the NCAA is a front organization, to others of us, who enable the grey market under the guise of policing it. We are right too. The real answer is the situation will change with ideas being debated.

Same with the future of Marquette, NMD, and Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 11, 2019, 03:16:19 PM
That's upsetting my Valentine's Weekend plans!

Well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 11, 2019, 03:22:13 PM


Anyone know if they can up the reliability of the flame throwers during the player intros this year??   Seems like over half the games in previous seasons one of the flame thingy ma-bobs weren't working!   It's a travesty really.  I come for the atmosphere as much as the win.  Flames are a MUST!

We don't need flamethrowers.

So many Scoopers' hair is on fire over a couple of topics that it'd be enough to light up Fiserv many times over.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on September 11, 2019, 03:38:07 PM
We don't need flamethrowers.

So many Scoopers' hair is on fire over a couple of topics that it'd be enough to light up Fiserv many times over.

Excuse me... but we're talking fire here.  How can you ever have too much fire in a building??  I don't think that's possible.  Literally impossible. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2019, 03:50:35 PM
It's offseason. People are passionate about topics. To me mostly, that's a positive. For others, who needs to added angst. As posters, we can pick and choose. With social or the news media, we often don't have a choice as it invades everything without a filter.

Take the NCAA argument. I enjoy Cheeks and Billy's perspective. They are professionals in the field. They are right, of course, on many of their points. That said, the NCAA is a front organization, to others of us, who enable the grey market under the guise of policing it. We are right too. The real answer is the situation will change with ideas being debated.

Same with the future of Marquette, NMD, and Arby's.


Well put Doc - agree with it all...especially the part about it being good that so many fans care enough to argue about hoops even in the offseason. A passionate fan base is a great “problem” to have.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2019, 11:30:04 PM
Shocker: LeBron's application for a copyright on the phrase "Taco Tuesday" was denied.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/11/style/lebron-taco-tuesday-trademark.html?action=click&module=Latest&pgtype=Homepage

He must be bored with all that cash, if he's wasting it on stupid $hit like this....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 12, 2019, 06:09:10 AM
Shocker: LeBron's application for a copyright on the phrase "Taco Tuesday" was denied.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/11/style/lebron-taco-tuesday-trademark.html?action=click&module=Latest&pgtype=Homepage

He must be bored with all that cash, if he's wasting it on stupid $hit like this....

O$U was also denied copyrighting "The".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2019, 03:08:31 PM
Happy National Ink and Toner Day everyone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 13, 2019, 01:07:20 AM
Happy National Ink and Toner Day everyone!

Nothing like a good smudge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 13, 2019, 07:48:21 PM
After basically ignoring online security beyond safe browsing,  I have decided to look into VPNs and password managers.

Dashlane gets great reviews for its PM, but seems so-so for its built in VPN. And customer service gets really low ratings, which is important to me as a technophobe.

I’m currently thinking about ExpressVPN and Keeper PM. Both get solid reviews for speed and security and have top rated customer service scores. Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 14, 2019, 09:33:33 AM
I've had a VPN for a few years at $40 a year .. it expired last week, so I went looking around.   I ended up with "Fastest VPN" which was $12 for LIFE.  I figure for $12, who cares.

https://www.thevpnlab.com/reviews/fastestvpn-review/

$12 deal - https://stacksocial.com/sales/fastestvpn-lifetime-subscription

The speed in MKE is decent .. not amazing.  But it's $12 forever, so when I need to pirate some Arby's coupons, it's perfect.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on September 14, 2019, 04:04:40 PM
Got to meet Lloyd Walton last night. Pretty cool dude.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 17, 2019, 08:49:18 PM
In reality, plants are actually farming humans by giving us oxygen daily until we eventually decompose and they consume our rotting corpses.

Arby’s. We. Have. The. Meats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 17, 2019, 08:58:52 PM
In reality, plants are actually farming humans by giving us oxygen daily until we eventually decompose and they consume our rotting corpses.

Arby’s. We. Have. The. Meats.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b5ca03a41ff74d5d9fd500593448ce55/tenor.gif?itemid=5152687)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2019, 07:54:04 AM
In reality, plants are actually farming humans by giving us oxygen daily until we eventually decompose and they consume our rotting corpses.

Arby’s. We. Have. The. Meats.


And when they allow us to eat some of their own, it is simply a sacrifice to the larger cause. Lose an occasional battle, but win the war.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 18, 2019, 01:25:41 PM

And when they allow us to eat some of their own, it is simply a sacrifice to the larger cause. Lose an occasional battle, but win the war.

Love this further development thought.

Vegetarians should be shamed for their plant consumption. Or should they?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2019, 06:19:35 PM
Love this further development thought.

Vegetarians should be shamed for their plant consumption. Or should they?


Seems like they should be praised for trying to fight back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2019, 06:44:45 PM
Apparently the Amish aren't all as staid and boring as popular culture portrays them to be....

Picture this: Two Amish men drinking alcoholic beverages while operating a horse and buggy carrying a 12-pack of Michelob Ultra and outfitted with a giant stereo system.

It's not something you see every day. But the Trumbull County Sheriff's Department in Ohio say that's exactly what they witnessed during a routine patrol in the county's Amish community.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/18/us/amish-men-drinking-and-driving-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 18, 2019, 07:44:32 PM
Apparently the Amish aren't all as staid and boring as popular culture portrays them to be....

Picture this: Two Amish men drinking alcoholic beverages while operating a horse and buggy carrying a 12-pack of Michelob Ultra and outfitted with a giant stereo system.

It's not something you see every day. But the Trumbull County Sheriff's Department in Ohio say that's exactly what they witnessed during a routine patrol in the county's Amish community.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/18/us/amish-men-drinking-and-driving-trnd/index.html

You should offer to bring fresh DNA to the local Amish community. The girl in a burlap sack with a hump-hole cut into it and her dad and uncles watching you.  With a bush that only rocket could appreciate....

And now apparently Michelob too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2019, 07:52:10 PM

You should offer to bring fresh DNA to the local Amish community.


I tried but they said my MU t-shirt was too colorful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 18, 2019, 07:54:02 PM
https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2019/09/horrible-tragedy-undersheriff-says-of-buggy-crash-that-killed-3-children.html

So much fun being Amish. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2019, 08:15:25 PM
https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2019/09/horrible-tragedy-undersheriff-says-of-buggy-crash-that-killed-3-children.html

So much fun being Amish.

That’s scary. I spend a lot of time on my road bike, and something like that is one of my worst case scenarios.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 18, 2019, 08:28:23 PM
  i am sure there are plenty of yous out there hangin yer heads over the passing of jessie james(rip) eynna so?   ;)


https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/porn-star-jessica-jaymes-dead
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 18, 2019, 08:41:40 PM
I just do not get why quarterbacks and baseball pitchers lick their fingers prior to the snap / pitch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 18, 2019, 08:43:30 PM
I just do not get why quarterbacks and baseball pitchers lick their fingers prior to the snap / pitch.

Also people who lick their fingers prior to picking up a playing card  off the deck.  Eeeewwww.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 18, 2019, 08:57:24 PM
I just do not get why quarterbacks and baseball pitchers lick their fingers prior to the snap / pitch.
Little bit of moisture improves grip.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 18, 2019, 10:32:26 PM
Little bit of moisture improves grip.

Hello, Mythbusters?  I'd like you to test something...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 19, 2019, 05:47:45 AM
Little bit of moisture improves grip.

  and a little more "moisture" gets rid of those dang blisters-maybe moises started something.  maybe this is why people are a little hesitant to shake his hand

  https://www.businessinsider.com/pirates-jameson-taillon-mlb-peeing-heal-2018-5
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 19, 2019, 07:55:18 AM
Hello, Mythbusters?  I'd like you to test something...

According to this:https://www.quora.com/Why-does-licking-your-finger-to-turn-a-page-or-spitting-on-your-palm-to-grip-an-axe-handle-help-increase-the-friction
 (https://www.quora.com/Why-does-licking-your-finger-to-turn-a-page-or-spitting-on-your-palm-to-grip-an-axe-handle-help-increase-the-friction)

The meniscus effect.

Water forms a capillary film around the many small points of contact of the two surfaces and its surface tension adds to the attractive adhesive force between the two sides. For soft materials such as your hand and sheets of paper or plastic, this is significant enough to be a big part of the total normal force and therefore contributes significantly to static friction.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on September 19, 2019, 09:02:36 AM
According to this:https://www.quora.com/Why-does-licking-your-finger-to-turn-a-page-or-spitting-on-your-palm-to-grip-an-axe-handle-help-increase-the-friction
 (https://www.quora.com/Why-does-licking-your-finger-to-turn-a-page-or-spitting-on-your-palm-to-grip-an-axe-handle-help-increase-the-friction)

The meniscus effect.

Water forms a capillary film around the many small points of contact of the two surfaces and its surface tension adds to the attractive adhesive force between the two sides. For soft materials such as your hand and sheets of paper or plastic, this is significant enough to be a big part of the total normal force and therefore contributes significantly to static friction.

Dang it, all I wanted to do was ready some scoop posts and roll my eyes at nonsense... instead I learned something.

I want my money back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on September 19, 2019, 09:06:57 AM
Dang it, all I wanted to do was ready some scoop posts and roll my eyes at nonsense... instead I learned something.

I want my money back.
should  "axe handle" be in quotes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 19, 2019, 01:07:37 PM
should  "axe handle" be in quotes?



Putting such an obvious euphemism in quotes seems superfluous....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2019, 02:27:41 PM
Anyone here take their dog to swimming lessons?

Anyone here even know that they exist before right now?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/well/family/does-your-dog-need-swim-lessons.html?action=click&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&contentCollection=Well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 20, 2019, 02:50:24 PM
Anyone here take their dog to swimming lessons?

Anyone here even know that they exist before right now?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/well/family/does-your-dog-need-swim-lessons.html?action=click&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&contentCollection=Well

Yes. Water rescue dog training programs are quite prevalent and a smart thing to do with people with pools with young kids. My daughter trained her lab in this. Retrieving a safety float on land, the proper way to dive, know who is in the most trouble, finding the stairs or slope to bring the swimmer to safety.

I thought it was crazy too but it is impressive. In fact, I have a video somewhere with the dog at an exhibit at Summerfest. The only problem is when we have her on the boat--every swimmer she sees, she is anxious to jump in and save ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2019, 03:09:47 PM
Yes. Water rescue dog training programs are quite prevalent and a smart thing to do with people with pools with young kids. My daughter trained her lab in this. Retrieving a safety float on land, the proper way to dive, know who is in the most trouble, finding the stairs or slope to bring the swimmer to safety.

I thought it was crazy too but it is impressive. In fact, I have a video somewhere with the dog at an exhibit at Summerfest. The only problem is when we have her on the boat--every swimmer she sees, she is anxious to jump in and save ;)

I figured there were specific programs for rescue dogs, but I didn’t know anyone could take their dog to one.

And I certainly didn’t think there were more basic programs simply to make sure your dog doesn’t drown, like the ones mentioned in the article.

Kudos to your daughter for getting her dog trained to rescue people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 20, 2019, 04:55:19 PM
Can a support flamingo be taught water rescue too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 20, 2019, 05:47:24 PM
Anyone here take their dog to swimming lessons?

Anyone here even know that they exist before right now?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/well/family/does-your-dog-need-swim-lessons.html?action=click&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&contentCollection=Well

Daily Dose of Doom thread?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 20, 2019, 06:54:17 PM
Can a support flamingo be taught water rescue too?



No man, but ya kan take yours on Southwest or United, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 20, 2019, 07:06:45 PM
Anyone here take their dog to swimming lessons?

Anyone here even know that they exist before right now?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/well/family/does-your-dog-need-swim-lessons.html?action=click&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&contentCollection=Well

no but he just had his cpr training refresher course ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 21, 2019, 01:37:35 PM
Did I miss the headline where Michigan announced it was giving up D1 football?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 22, 2019, 09:19:55 AM
I would like to try a pickle and pimento loaf.
Title: !
Post by: warriorchick on September 22, 2019, 09:40:15 AM
I would like to try a pickle and pimento loaf.

Ew no!  I have PTSD from opening up my lunchbox as a kid and finding that in my sandwich.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 22, 2019, 09:54:03 AM
Go dawgs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 22, 2019, 10:02:27 AM
Ew no!  I have PTSD from opening up my lunchbox as a kid and finding that in my sandwich.

Well, I'm old though.  Maybe it's an old person loaf.  I like pickles.  I'm not really sure what pimentos are, though.

And now I do.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimiento
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 22, 2019, 11:10:47 AM
Well, I'm old though.  Maybe it's an old person loaf.  I like pickles.  I'm not really sure what pimentos are, though.

And now I do.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimiento


Did not enjoy the pimiento cheese sandwich at ANGC. Gross.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2019, 01:12:20 PM
Well, I'm old though.  Maybe it's an old person loaf.  I like pickles.  I'm not really sure what pimentos are, though.

And now I do.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimiento

So ya still interested in trying the "loaf?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 22, 2019, 02:53:30 PM
  not really that bad actually.  kinda like bologna with little peppers stuck in there.  olive loaf is good too.  toasted ciabatta bun, mayo, habanero cheddar and tomato, yessiree bob, now that's a samich right there.  just don't ask what's in the "loaf" part 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2019, 02:55:44 PM
  not really that bad actually.  kinda like bologna with little peppers stuck in there.  olive loaf is good too.  toasted ciabatta bun, mayo, habanero cheddar and tomato, yessiree bob, now that's a samich right there.  just don't ask what's in the "loaf" part


Kinda like sausage or hot dogs, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on September 26, 2019, 11:11:55 PM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/tom-crean-wants-you-to-follow-his-daughter-on-instagram
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 26, 2019, 11:33:49 PM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/tom-crean-wants-you-to-follow-his-daughter-on-instagram

Fine by me.  Neither Megan nor her mom wanted to leave MKE in the first place. Only sane ones in the family.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2019, 08:02:55 AM
Times have certainly changed. Fathers telling a wide audience of mostly strangers to "follow" their hot daughters?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 27, 2019, 09:25:09 AM
I think TCT could use a little sunscreen
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 27, 2019, 10:26:37 AM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/tom-crean-wants-you-to-follow-his-daughter-on-instagram

JB has this one covered.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on September 27, 2019, 11:44:36 AM
Did not enjoy the pimiento cheese sandwich at ANGC. Gross.
Couldn't agree more.  Horrible.  The $3 BBQ sandwich on the other hand....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 27, 2019, 11:45:35 AM
Couldn't agree more.  Horrible.  The $3 BBQ sandwich on the other hand....

Everything else was fantastic!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on September 27, 2019, 11:46:21 AM
Times have certainly changed. Fathers Presidents of the United States telling a wide audience of mostly strangers to "follow" their hot daughters?

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on September 27, 2019, 12:17:08 PM
JB has this one covered.

JB's already following ZFB's daughter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 27, 2019, 01:33:10 PM
JB's already following ZFB's daughter.

She's 4. So right in BeeJay"s wheelhouse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2019, 02:58:41 PM
I don't intend to re-ignite the Warriors debate, but the Menomonee Falls School District is considering switching from the long-used Indians nickname.

I attended Menomonee Falls North HS in the late '70s as an Indian. At the time, MF East was the Titans. The schools merged back into a single Menomonee Falls HS in the mid-1980s, and the Indians nickname was retained. Part of the rationale was that before the second HS was built, the single MFHS used the the Indians name.

There was a public meeting about the issue, and the information I heard was that three Native Americans spoke on the record, and all three support keeping the Indians name.

I moved away long ago, and don't follow the sports teams so I don't have as strong an interest in this as I did in the Warriors issue. I just thought it was interesting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 27, 2019, 03:37:34 PM
I don't intend to re-ignite the Warriors debate, but the Menomonee Falls School District is considering switching from the long-used Indians nickname.

I attended Menomonee Falls North HS in the late '70s as an Indian. At the time, MF East was the Titans. The schools merged back into a single Menomonee Falls HS in the mid-1980s, and the Indians nickname was retained. Part of the rationale was that before the second HS was built, the single MFHS used the the Indians name.

There was a public meeting about the issue, and the information I heard was that three Native Americans spoke on the record, and all three support keeping the Indians name.

I moved away long ago, and don't follow the sports teams so I don't have as strong an interest in this as I did in the Warriors issue. I just thought it was interesting.

the menomonee falls banana hammocks-not as good as shockers, but hard to be offended by an inanimate object and not as potentially offensive as "trojans"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 27, 2019, 03:52:50 PM
I don't intend to re-ignite the Warriors debate, but the Menomonee Falls School District is considering switching from the long-used Indians nickname.

I attended Menomonee Falls North HS in the late '70s as an Indian. At the time, MF East was the Titans. The schools merged back into a single Menomonee Falls HS in the mid-1980s, and the Indians nickname was retained. Part of the rationale was that before the second HS was built, the single MFHS used the the Indians name.

There was a public meeting about the issue, and the information I heard was that three Native Americans spoke on the record, and all three support keeping the Indians name.

I moved away long ago, and don't follow the sports teams so I don't have as strong an interest in this as I did in the Warriors issue. I just thought it was interesting.

Are they changing the name of the town too? It seems that the two are historically linked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 27, 2019, 04:15:23 PM
the menomonee falls banana hammocks-not as good as shockers, but hard to be offended by an inanimate object and not as potentially offensive as "trojans"


I could probably get behind Banana Trojans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 28, 2019, 10:14:25 AM
Wife is out of town, so movie night for my 11 and 13 year old boys.  Definiately watching movies mom would disapprove of.

Vote:
Aliens
Die Hard
Terminator
Fight Club

Not sure I want to show them Fight Club yet.  They may be too young to appreciate its awesomeness.



And yes, I know I should wait until Christmas season for Die Hard, but I tried it last year and was very.strongly.vetoed, so it's on the list now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 28, 2019, 10:30:59 AM
Wife is out of town, so movie night for my 11 and 13 year old boys.  Definiately watching movies mom would disapprove of.

Vote:
Aliens
Die Hard
Terminator
Fight Club

Not sure I want to show them Fight Club yet.  They may be too young to appreciate its awesomeness.



And yes, I know I should wait until Christmas season for Die Hard, but I tried it last year and was very.strongly.vetoed, so it's on the list now.

Predator and Commando back to back?

Maybe a night cap with Cobra?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 28, 2019, 01:08:32 PM
Wife is out of town, so movie night for my 11 and 13 year old boys.  Definiately watching movies mom would disapprove of.

Vote:
Aliens
Die Hard
Terminator
Fight Club

Not sure I want to show them Fight Club yet.  They may be too young to appreciate its awesomeness.



And yes, I know I should wait until Christmas season for Die Hard, but I tried it last year and was very.strongly.vetoed, so it's on the list now.



Aliens. No question.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 28, 2019, 02:02:10 PM
Blazing Saddles
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 28, 2019, 02:04:32 PM
Clockwork Orange, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 28, 2019, 02:11:26 PM
Wife is out of town, so movie night for my 11 and 13 year old boys.  Definiately watching movies mom would disapprove of.

Vote:
Aliens
Die Hard
Terminator
Fight Club

Not sure I want to show them Fight Club yet.  They may be too young to appreciate its awesomeness.



And yes, I know I should wait until Christmas season for Die Hard, but I tried it last year and was very.strongly.vetoed, so it's on the list now.

Alien > Aliens. Terminator 2 > Terminator. That said, I say "welcome to the party, pal" and vote for Die Hard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 28, 2019, 02:14:32 PM
Anyone have a recommendation for a cheap, small indoor drone I can use to mess with my cat's mind?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on September 28, 2019, 02:19:30 PM
Clockwork Orange, hey?

Best line:

“No time for the ‘ol in out, gotta read the meter!”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 28, 2019, 02:27:11 PM
Alien > Aliens.


You are so right on this. When I cast my vote for Aliens, I intended for it to be Alien.

Terrific movie, and a young Sigourney Weaver in a t-shirt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 28, 2019, 11:55:26 PM
Wife is out of town, so movie night for my 11 and 13 year old boys.  Definiately watching movies mom would disapprove of.

Vote:
Aliens
Die Hard
Terminator
Fight Club

Not sure I want to show them Fight Club yet.  They may be too young to appreciate its awesomeness.



And yes, I know I should wait until Christmas season for Die Hard, but I tried it last year and was very.strongly.vetoed, so it's on the list now.

So ... what did you decide?

I'd have gone with Terminator 2 (which you didn't nominate, but, as Warrior Code said, was better than Terminator).

Definitely not Fight Club. Can't go wrong with Die Hard. Alien is the stuff of some serious nightmares.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 29, 2019, 07:56:59 AM
We went with Alien.  Frankly, it was a dud. 

It doesn't play like a 40 year old movie, but .. I think the best word for it was .. flat.  The kids were not excited nor scared by it, and gave it 2 stars -- same as me.    It felt like I wasted their time. 

I remember Aliens (2) being waaay better, but they vetoed that as movie #2 .. they'd had enough of that.  I'll show that to them some day, but now I'll have to say "really, trust me, it's better than the first one."

So when I was picking the next movie, I was thinking Terminator 1, but didn't want to have the same experience .. so went with T2, which was a hit and the boys enjoyed it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on September 29, 2019, 08:03:30 AM
Wife is out of town, so movie night for my 11 and 13 year old boys.  Definiately watching movies mom would disapprove of.

Vote:
Aliens
Die Hard
Terminator
Fight Club

Not sure I want to show them Fight Club yet.  They may be too young to appreciate its awesomeness.



And yes, I know I should wait until Christmas season for Die Hard, but I tried it last year and was very.strongly.vetoed, so it's on the list now.

I caught my kids watching Red Heat. Every time the F-word came up they were laughing. They were counting how many times it was said in the movie. They were at 37 and the movie wasn't even half over.

I guess if you want to be a good script writer in Hollywood you better make sure you know how to spell the F-word.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 29, 2019, 09:04:11 AM
We went with Alien.  Frankly, it was a dud. 

It doesn't play like a 40 year old movie, but .. I think the best word for it was .. flat.  The kids were not excited nor scared by it, and gave it 2 stars -- same as me.    It felt like I wasted their time. 

I remember Aliens (2) being waaay better, but they vetoed that as movie #2 .. they'd had enough of that.  I'll show that to them some day, but now I'll have to say "really, trust me, it's better than the first one."

So when I was picking the next movie, I was thinking Terminator 1, but didn't want to have the same experience .. so went with T2, which was a hit and the boys enjoyed it.

Good call on T2. Fun movie. A great villain. And as a bonus, it even has a protagonist who was about their age.

Too bad about Alien. I haven't seen it since I saw it in the movies 1,000 years ago, but I guess I'm not surprised it's dated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 29, 2019, 10:21:47 AM
We went with Alien.  Frankly, it was a dud. 

It doesn't play like a 40 year old movie, but .. I think the best word for it was .. flat.  The kids were not excited nor scared by it, and gave it 2 stars -- same as me.    It felt like I wasted their time. 

I remember Aliens (2) being waaay better, but they vetoed that as movie #2 .. they'd had enough of that.  I'll show that to them some day, but now I'll have to say "really, trust me, it's better than the first one."

So when I was picking the next movie, I was thinking Terminator 1, but didn't want to have the same experience .. so went with T2, which was a hit and the boys enjoyed it.


Ah, too bad. I watched both again last year and really enjoyed them, but I still like Alien quite a bit more. It's more of a thriller/suspense movie, whereas Aliens is more of an action movie.

T2 is probably the GOAT action flick though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 29, 2019, 10:35:29 AM
No “Rambo: Last Blood” love?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 29, 2019, 02:03:14 PM
I've had a yahoo email address for .. maybe 20 years. 

I've noticed a massive reduction in spam.  I used to get 30-40 per day.  I just looked .. I haven't gotten a single piece of spam in 8 days.

I don't understand how I got spam blacklisted, but yay for me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2019, 02:04:35 PM
No “Rambo: Last Blood” love?



Somehow, a tough guy in a walker doesn't sound too compelling.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 01, 2019, 08:51:20 AM
I can't believe the grammar thread got locked before I had a chance to weigh in!

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2019, 09:12:34 AM
I can't believe the grammar thread got locked before I had a chance to weigh in!

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So thats something your good at?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on October 01, 2019, 09:34:10 AM


So thats something your good at?

 :-X

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 01, 2019, 10:13:31 AM


So thats something your good at?

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2019, 10:47:00 AM
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Your always so good at you're gif's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 02, 2019, 09:46:17 AM
So, a couple Scoopers and I were talking last night.

Firstly, that renting a place where internet is included in the rent is nice, but I really wanted a place that had a nacho cheese machine included in rent.   Who could pass that up?

This morning, fresh with ideas of a new real estate empire, I'm looking up the word "nacho" and it turns out..

Nachos ..  the dish was devised in 1940 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya García (1895-1975), a waiter at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

So next time you buy some Doritos .. think about Ignacio Garcia, without whom you would be eating cool ranch Doritos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 02, 2019, 09:57:53 AM
So, a couple Scoopers and I were talking last night.

Firstly, that renting a place where internet is included in the rent is nice, but I really wanted a place that had a nacho cheese machine included in rent.   Who could pass that up?

This morning, fresh with ideas of a new real estate empire, I'm looking up the word "nacho" and it turns out..

Nachos ..  the dish was devised in 1940 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya García (1895-1975), a waiter at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

So next time you buy some Doritos .. think about Ignacio Garcia, without whom you would be eating cool ranch Doritos.

Ignacio “Nacho” Garcia named after the Jesuit Founder. This completes the six degrees of  Fr. Marquette, and is truly eligible for a miracle classification.

Velveeta, however, was invented by Emil Frey. Unsure of his Jesuit connection.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velveeta
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2019, 12:12:43 PM
So, a couple Scoopers and I were talking last night.

Firstly, that renting a place where internet is included in the rent is nice, but I really wanted a place that had a nacho cheese machine included in rent.   Who could pass that up?

This morning, fresh with ideas of a new real estate empire, I'm looking up the word "nacho" and it turns out..

Nachos ..  the dish was devised in 1940 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya García (1895-1975), a waiter at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

So next time you buy some Doritos .. think about Ignacio Garcia, without whom you would be eating cool ranch Doritos.

The Latin version of "Ignacio" is Ignatius.

I always thought it would be cool to open up a chain of Mexican carryout places located on Jesuit university campuses and call it "Padre Nacho's".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2019, 04:19:36 PM
So, a couple Scoopers and I were talking last night.

Firstly, that renting a place where internet is included in the rent is nice, but I really wanted a place that had a nacho cheese machine included in rent.   Who could pass that up?

This morning, fresh with ideas of a new real estate empire, I'm looking up the word "nacho" and it turns out..

Nachos ..  the dish was devised in 1940 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya García (1895-1975), a waiter at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

So next time you buy some Doritos .. think about Ignacio Garcia, without whom you would be eating cool ranch Doritos.


But did the nachos invented by Nacho Garcia look or taste anything like the Doritos we eat today?

I ask because my first encounter with "nachos" was in the late 70s when a high school friend and I stopped at the Astrodome for a game during a summer road trip. My recollection is that they were basically salted tortilla chips with melted cheese and a load of jalapeños. In other words, really no closer to "original" Doritos than they are to cool ranch Doritos. And if I had to guess, the nachos being eaten by the hispanic community in Houston in the 70s would be closer than Doritos to the original nachos.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 02, 2019, 04:23:21 PM
So, a couple Scoopers and I were talking last night.

Firstly, that renting a place where internet is included in the rent is nice, but I really wanted a place that had a nacho cheese machine included in rent.   Who could pass that up?

This morning, fresh with ideas of a new real estate empire, I'm looking up the word "nacho" and it turns out..

Nachos ..  the dish was devised in 1940 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya García (1895-1975), a waiter at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

So next time you buy some Doritos .. think about Ignacio Garcia, without whom you would be eating cool ranch Doritos.

So you cats had a Nacho Summit then?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2019, 05:09:17 PM
Still looking for recommendations on a cheap, small indoor drone to mess with the cat.

I can't believe I'm the first person to think of this...on Scoop of all places.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 02, 2019, 05:59:02 PM
Still looking for recommendations on a cheap, small indoor drone to mess with the cat.

I can't believe I'm the first person to think of this...on Scoop of all places.

Drone and cat owner here.  This is .. a bad idea.  Firstly, because drones have whirling blades of death.   I've gotten whacked before and .. it hurts like a MFer.

The cat is likely going to just run away and you'll smash your drone into a wall.  Or maybe the cat will swipe at it, breaking the drone and getting hurt too, and now you're at the vet making up a story about how it happened.

Using a drone on a cat only makes sense after like 8 beef n cheddars, so good luck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 02, 2019, 06:06:02 PM
Still looking for recommendations on a cheap, small indoor drone to mess with the cat.

I can't believe I'm the first person to think of this...on Scoop of all places.
#eufynomatta?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 02, 2019, 06:10:00 PM
Still looking for recommendations on a cheap, small indoor drone to mess with the cat.

I can't believe I'm the first person to think of this...on Scoop of all places.

Laser pointer will drive the cat crazy.  Tons of fun for 3 dollars.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 02, 2019, 06:12:26 PM
Laser pointer will drive the cat crazy.  Tons of fun for 3 dollars.

Much better idea than the drone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 02, 2019, 06:27:15 PM
Get a tiny RC helicopter. Menards, of all places, has/had them. They are about three inches long. Perfect   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2019, 08:09:48 PM
Got a laser pointer. Fun, but was looking for a new level. I think I’ll try the RC ‘copter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 02, 2019, 10:23:02 PM
Big picture view.  Cats are a waste of oxygen. Go dogs!

In before the lock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 02, 2019, 10:44:16 PM
Big picture view.  Cats are a waste of oxygen. Go dogs!

In before the lock.

^^^ban dis guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 02, 2019, 10:50:49 PM
^^^ban dis guy.

^^^ban dis guy.  Hairy wet cats rule!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2019, 11:20:42 PM
Big picture view.  Cats are a waste of oxygen. Go dogs!

In before the lock.


I grew up with dogs, but my wife convinced me to try a cat because they're low maintenance. And I gotta admit, it's nice to leave for a week without needing to do anything except leaving a clean litter box and lots of food and water. No kennel/dog sitter/dog walker.

When I need a little doggy time, there are always the golden labs next door. And I don't have to clean the poop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 02, 2019, 11:30:22 PM

I grew up with dogs, but my wife convinced me to try a cat because they're low maintenance. And I gotta admit, it's nice to leave for a week without needing to do anything except leaving a clean litter box and lots of food and water. No kennel/dog sitter/dog walker.

When I need a little doggy time, there are always the golden labs next door. And I don't have to clean the poop.

^^^ban dis hairy wet cat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 03, 2019, 06:11:14 AM

I grew up with dogs, but my wife convinced me to try a cat because they're low maintenance. And I gotta admit, it's nice to leave for a week without needing to do anything except leaving a clean litter box and lots of food and water. No kennel/dog sitter/dog walker.

When I need a little doggy time, there are always the golden labs next door. And I don't have to clean the poop.

Shouldn't the old lady be up for this, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 03, 2019, 06:57:40 AM
Big picture view.  Cats are a waste of oxygen. Go dogs!

In before the lock.

Maybe I’ll bring mine over Sunday. She loves BBQ & football
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 03, 2019, 07:24:52 AM
it's nice to leave for a week without needing to do anything except leaving a clean litter box and lots of food and water. No kennel/dog sitter/dog walker.


This.  I've had two cats over 20 years .. we've left home 150 times over that stretch, gone for a few nights, 7-10 days.   Never had to figure out what to do with the cat.   Food, water, litter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on October 03, 2019, 10:13:15 AM
I didn't know you could leave them for a week.  Not like we're getting one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 03, 2019, 10:54:11 AM
Pets=more trouble than they are worth.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 03, 2019, 10:55:27 AM
I didn't know you could leave them for a week.  Not like we're getting one.

It is the quality that also makes them the inferior pet.  If the don't need you when you're gone, they sure don't need you when you are there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 03, 2019, 11:01:23 AM
This.  I've had two cats over 20 years .. we've left home 150 times over that stretch, gone for a few nights, 7-10 days.   Never had to figure out what to do with the cat.   Food, water, litter.

I have never been a cat person.  I don't particularly dislike them (and interestingly, even skittish cats seem to like me), but I've never had any interest in having one.  This low maintenance thing, however, is the one thing that has caused me to think about it from time to time.  Having to make arrangements for our dogs when we travel is a huge pain in the ass.

But, I strongly suspect that when our current dog dies, we'll go pet-less.  That achieves the same basic result, without the need to actually...you know...have a cat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 03, 2019, 12:19:22 PM
This.  I've had two cats over 20 years .. we've left home 150 times over that stretch, gone for a few nights, 7-10 days.   Never had to figure out what to do with the cat.   Food, water, litter.

You should be reported to PETA

People
Eating
Tasty
Animals

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 03, 2019, 01:54:43 PM
It is the quality that also makes them the inferior pet.  If the don't need you when you're gone, they sure don't need you when you are there.

We talking cats or spouses?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 03, 2019, 06:47:50 PM
So, a couple Scoopers and I were talking last night.

Who?  You, Chicos and Hoopaloop?  Was AbeLives not available?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 04, 2019, 02:40:02 AM
a place where internet is included in the rent is nice, but I really wanted a place that had a nacho cheese machine included in rent.   

Disappointed the meat (cheese?) of this post was ignored.

Free gigabit fiber > nacho cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 04, 2019, 03:40:37 AM
This.  I've had two cats over 20 years .. we've left home 150 times over that stretch, gone for a few nights, 7-10 days.   Never had to figure out what to do with the cat.   Food, water, litter.

i was told the same thing about cats until...
we had 1 dog, a saint bernard named spanky, and 3 cats-darla, buckwheat and ralph.  all got along fine until the older female-darla, decided to use our upstairs bedrooms as her pee litter box. the kids had already moved out and at college, so we weren't upstairs as much and didn't realize she was pissing all over the place up there.  after getting rid of her-we took her to haws-tore up all the carpet and the sub floor needed 2 coats of kilz to cover the God-awful cat piss smell and put wood floor over.  cats may appear to be low maintenance in the beginning, but it will catch up to you. 

  never had that problem with spanky.  as a matter of fact i made him his own litter box outside and trained him to only go in that
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2019, 08:42:28 AM
Free gigabit fiber > nacho cheese.

Agree to disagree. 

And it's a nacho cheese *machine*.  Not just for chips, but whatever you need cheese on right effing now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 04, 2019, 09:16:01 AM
Agree to disagree. 

And it's a nacho cheese *machine*.  Not just for chips, but whatever you need cheese on right effing now.

Do you require one that has the built-in chip warmer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 04, 2019, 09:16:54 AM
Agree to disagree. 

And it's a nacho cheese *machine*.  Not just for chips, but whatever you need cheese on right effing now.

Gotta love the back office cat fights, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on October 04, 2019, 09:21:47 AM
Agree to disagree. 

And it's a nacho cheese *machine*.  Not just for chips, but whatever you need cheese on right effing now.


Sorry, but that your stance is far too broad to stand behind.  Nacho cheese isn't even a defined thing... you can literally call anything Nacho cheese as long as it has dairy in it.   I mean, basically anything.   How can you say it is better than fast fiber internet access when it could just be cheese whey and literally anything else mixed together?



Citing some sources as proof.  :)
https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/nacho-cheese-ingredients

https://firstwefeast.com/eat/2015/01/the-dirty-truth-about-nacho-cheese
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2019, 09:24:01 AM
Agree to disagree. 

And it's a nacho cheese *machine*.  Not just for chips, but whatever you need cheese on right effing now.


Do you often find yourself in urgent need of melted cheese?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2019, 10:38:44 AM
Do you require one that has the built-in chip warmer?

I think you buy separate.  That's where our conversation went off the rails, as we started searching for the nacho cheese machine and chip warmer separate. 

My new problem is all my product suggestions on Amazon are about cheese now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2019, 10:40:30 AM

Do you often find yourself in urgent need of melted cheese?

Yes.   

And it's a money saver.  You can get the Classic Arby's sandwich, then turn it into a beef n cheddar at home and feel ~10% less publicly embarrassed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2019, 10:42:12 AM
Also,

(https://cdn.firstwefeast.com/assets/2015/01/beavis.gif) (https://cdn.firstwefeast.com/assets/2015/01/beavis.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 04, 2019, 11:08:44 AM
Disappointed the meat (cheese?) of this post was ignored.

Free gigabit fiber > nacho cheese.

Mod humor 😱🤮

^^^^ban deez guys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 04, 2019, 11:33:00 AM
Disappointed the meat (cheese?) of this post was ignored.

(http://raymescallado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/meatcubes.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 04, 2019, 11:35:08 AM
I think you buy separate.  That's where our conversation went off the rails, as we started searching for the nacho cheese machine and chip warmer separate. 

My new problem is all my product suggestions on Amazon are about cheese now.

Scoop was one of the Ten Best Places to work in the Forbes list three years ago.  Like a Cheeks' thread, the office environment has gone up in flames.  Time to sell your image and Nacho IP to the highest bidder, Topper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2019, 01:07:55 PM
Scoop was one of the Ten Best Places to work in the Forbes list three years ago.  Like a Cheeks' thread, the office environment has gone up in flames.  Time to sell your image and Nacho IP to the highest bidder, Topper.

Wut?  No, we're talking about rental properties.

Scoop HQ's lunch room has a nacho cheese machine.  Take a look at the webcam, you can see it on the back left counter.

(https://i.gifer.com/3RJ0.gif) (https://i.gifer.com/3RJ0.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2019, 01:48:13 PM
Wut?  No, we're talking about rental properties.

Scoop HQ's lunch room has a nacho cheese machine.  Take a look at the webcam, you can see it on the back left counter.

(https://i.gifer.com/3RJ0.gif) (https://i.gifer.com/3RJ0.gif)


Got any job openings?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2019, 02:17:04 PM

Got any job openings?

Only when one of us dies, and as you can see in the webcam, Spiral97 is thisclose.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Only when one of us dies, and as you can see in the webcam, Spiral97 is thisclose.


That you in the lower right getting a prostate exam? Is that included in the medical plan?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 04, 2019, 04:17:22 PM

That you in the lower right getting a prostate exam? Is that included in the medical plan?

Hmmm...that looks like HR is providing some "extra" benefits to make Scoop a happy work environment. The Nachoista is a nice touch too at the the walk up bar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 04, 2019, 08:13:18 PM
Hmmm...that looks like HR is providing some "extra" benefits to make Scoop a happy work environment. The Nachoista is a nice touch too at the the walk up bar.

not the way i learned cpr, heimlich maneuver perhaps?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 06, 2019, 09:53:01 AM
Looking at Marquetteauburn's value add thread, I noticed that MU gets to play against a player named Jon Axel Gudmundsson from Davidson. Early entrant for the opponent all name team.

Every time I hear the name Axel, I think of the scene from Beverly Hills Cop where Eddie Murphy is trying to give his name at the art gallery, and Bronson Pinchot pronounces it "Achmed."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 06, 2019, 11:40:58 AM
Looking at Marquetteauburn's value add thread, I noticed that MU gets to play against a player named Jon Axel Gudmundsson from Davidson. Early entrant for the opponent all name team.

Every time I hear the name Axel, I think of the scene from Beverly Hills Cop where Eddie Murphy is trying to give his name at the art gallery, and Bronson Pinchot pronounces it "Achmed."

I'm not convinced I'd put Gudmundsson up that high, but Davidson has a really, really good backcourt. That game is immense. The combination of it being one of the best games on the schedule and the loser having to play Fairfield...that's a big one.

EDIT: Sorry...just saw this was the NM thread, so NM...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 07, 2019, 06:55:34 PM
This is the kind of sweater vesters we need.

https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1181002550545436672
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 07, 2019, 07:05:08 PM
This is the kind of sweater vesters we need.

https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1181002550545436672

That's me and Glow.  I am so embarrassed.... :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 07, 2019, 07:13:52 PM
.. that motor-boating son of a bitch!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 07, 2019, 08:10:55 PM
That's me and Glow.  I am so embarrassed.... :-[


Nah, seats were two good four y'all, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2019, 08:17:53 PM

Nah, seats were two good four y'all, aina?

Glow had free parking though.  He thought he was getting a peck and got some valet service.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 07, 2019, 08:34:36 PM
Free parkin' wuz on 6th and Brown, doe. Gave knew meenin' to "gettin' a facial," hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 07, 2019, 08:36:54 PM
That's me and Glow.  I am so embarrassed.... :-[


Solid work Chick!  🎉
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 08, 2019, 07:20:34 AM
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-horn-sounds-to-include-fart-goat-noises-2019-10
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 08, 2019, 08:49:14 AM
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-horn-sounds-to-include-fart-goat-noises-2019-10

Did the Onion hack Business Insider, or has Elon Musk finally gone totally off the farm?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 08, 2019, 09:43:26 AM
That's me and Glow and I me.  I am so embarrassed.... :-[

FIFY, grammar queen.

Then I FIFIM.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 08, 2019, 10:41:39 AM
Did the Onion hack Business Insider, or has Elon Musk finally gone totally off the farm?
He has most definitely been trending in that direction.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2019, 05:12:17 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 09, 2019, 07:26:09 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 10, 2019, 07:29:38 AM
https://twitter.com/AwardsDarwin/status/1182014273087791105
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 10, 2019, 08:11:10 AM
https://twitter.com/AwardsDarwin/status/1182014273087791105


Works great...until one day he forgets to feed him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 12, 2019, 08:38:02 AM

The old sign from National Liquor Bar is for sale.  Should we take up a collection?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162373704275293&set=gm.2302588243185812&type=3&theater&ifg=1


(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/73278154_10162373704280293_3489235520079265792_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQlj-3hyjXabZHztcq5Xf7qVov98mQdqztsVoyXLpzACpSse-AbaDbCAS0zEhG23GIQ&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=c489bf91d622e0f7e6f48cc85740a9a1&oe=5E372D9A)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 12, 2019, 09:41:54 AM
A classic oasis back in the day. When it was noon in Europe, time to imbibe

Just in Vegas, they had a catchy little slogan for their in room beverage menu-

   Ya can’t drink all day if ya don’t start in the morning...true dat, but heed no more🤪
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 12, 2019, 12:53:39 PM
In the true spirit of the NM thread (and what isn't?), a UNM player blowing a TD by starting to celebrate early.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDLIlGk3gH0

NM folks!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 15, 2019, 04:42:17 PM
Beware the ides of October.

Also, happy National Cheese Curd Day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 15, 2019, 05:26:14 PM
Beware the ides of October.

Also, happy National Cheese Curd Day.

They should make that national cheese curd & miralax day, eyn’a? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 15, 2019, 05:43:54 PM
Beware the ides of October.

Also, happy National Cheese Curd Day.


Ever face the bitter disappointment of stale curds that don't squeak?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 15, 2019, 09:24:22 PM
Carsen Edwards goes off for eight 3s in a quarter.

Not Missing often...

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2019/10/15/nba-preseason-boston-celtics-rookie-carsen-edwards-makes-8-3-pointers-third-quarter/3992901002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on October 16, 2019, 07:08:12 AM
Carsen Edwards goes off for eight 3s in a quarter.

Not Missing often...

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2019/10/15/nba-preseason-boston-celtics-rookie-carsen-edwards-makes-8-3-pointers-third-quarter/3992901002/

Generously listed at 6’1 as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on October 16, 2019, 09:36:54 AM
Recruitment watching is the WORST!   Yet it is something I can't not do.   

It's like a 6 month long game where few people have any control and all any of us have to pass the time on our end is bicker about potential outcomes.  5 months in, we've run out of new arguments.   Please oh please let the new season come NOW!    :'(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 16, 2019, 01:18:56 PM
Wow - 58 penalty strokes in two rounds of golf. That'll kind of hurt your chances of winning.

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/27860341/lee-ann-walker-adds-58-penalty-strokes-score-senior-lpga-championship
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 16, 2019, 10:30:58 PM
Beware the ides of October.

Also, happy National Cheese Curd Day.

Mrs. 82 and I were in Chicago this past weekend visiting our son, his wife and our new twin grandsons. We needed to watch the Panthers game in London on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It was on the NFL Network, which our son does not get, and we were having trouble finding a place to watch it. Finally, my daughter found a place called The Piggery on Irving Park and Ashland -- mostly a sports bar, but they also serve breakfast. The food was much better than I expected, and I loved the $5 Bloody Mary special.

Why am I talking about this? Because the Bloody Mary was topped with a skewer that included pepperoni, pickles and cheese curds! Delish!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 16, 2019, 10:33:50 PM
Mrs. 82 and I were in Chicago this past weekend visiting our son, his wife and our new twin grandsons. We needed to watch the Panthers game in London on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It was on the NFL Network, which our son does not get, and we were having trouble finding a place to watch it. Finally, my daughter found a place called The Piggery on Irving Park and Ashland -- mostly a sports bar, but they also serve breakfast. The food was much better than I expected, and I loved the $5 Bloody Mary special.

Why am I talking about this? Because the Bloody Mary was topped with a skewer that included pepperoni, pickles and cheese curds! Delish!!

Unless they had a Cow sidecar, it's just another MKE Bloody knock-off.  Yawn
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 16, 2019, 11:22:01 PM
Unless they had a Cow sidecar, it's just another MKE Bloody knock-off.  Yawn

Speaking from Indy, I would love if someone here attempted a Milwaukee knock-off. Here, they just put some cheap mix in a glass with a pickle or celery. No sidecar. The Marys considered good here wouldn't even move the needle in Wisconsin.

Pathetic
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 17, 2019, 06:49:29 AM
Mrs. 82 and I were in Chicago this past weekend visiting our son, his wife and our new twin grandsons. We needed to watch the Panthers game in London on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It was on the NFL Network, which our son does not get, and we were having trouble finding a place to watch it. Finally, my daughter found a place called The Piggery on Irving Park and Ashland -- mostly a sports bar, but they also serve breakfast. The food was much better than I expected, and I loved the $5 Bloody Mary special.

Why am I talking about this? Because the Bloody Mary was topped with a skewer that included pepperoni, pickles and cheese curds! Delish!!

Amateur night. Unless there is so much garnish on your Bloody Mary that you don't have to order food, it's not in the same league as an MKE Mary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 17, 2019, 07:29:25 AM
Unless they had a Cow sidecar, it's just another MKE Bloody knock-off.  Yawn

Hard eyeroll at the Cow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 17, 2019, 08:11:23 AM
Ok .. I think it's time to show my boys a Halloween/horror type movie.

Halloween?
Nightmare on Elm Street?
Poltergeist?
Exorcist?
Scream?
Child's Play (Chucky)?

Admittedly, I haven't watched any of those movies in 30 years.  I fear they haven't "aged" well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 17, 2019, 10:26:30 AM
Speaking from Indy, I would love if someone here attempted a Milwaukee knock-off. Here, they just put some cheap mix in a glass with a pickle or celery. No sidecar. The Marys considered good here wouldn't even move the needle in Wisconsin.

Pathetic

A sidecar is a cocktail.

The beer you get with your bloody is either called a chaser / beer chaser or a snit (if it comes in a glass).

Personal favorite beer chaser is the High Life pony.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 17, 2019, 11:55:20 AM
A sidecar is a cocktail.

The beer you get with your bloody is either called a chaser / beer chaser or a snit (if it comes in a glass).

Personal favorite beer chaser is the High Life pony.

High life or PBR.

No to spotted cow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 17, 2019, 11:58:11 AM
High life or PBR.

No to spotted cow.

Rheinlander pony's are also acceptable in WI. May vary from state to state.

But as you said - no go to Spotted Cow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 17, 2019, 12:00:28 PM
Sprecher Black Bavarian
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on October 17, 2019, 12:12:42 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49945583

J.R.R. Tolkien house where he wrote The Hobbit for sale.

Wonder if they'd give us a discount so we could "complete our set"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 17, 2019, 12:52:12 PM
Hard eyeroll at the Cow.

A Cow is not available in Chicago which is why I referenced in regards to the faux MKE Bloody for the Chicago wannabes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 17, 2019, 12:54:14 PM
A sidecar is a cocktail.

The beer you get with your bloody is either called a chaser / beer chaser or a snit (if it comes in a glass).

Personal favorite beer chaser is the High Life pony.

I thought so too, but as it was explained to me, a Bloody is savored, not chased. A sidecar is an accoutrement. 

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 17, 2019, 01:08:15 PM
I thought so too, but as it was explained to me, a Bloody is savored, not chased. A sidecar is an accoutrement. 

Discuss.

That's some malarkey.

You take a drink of a spicy bloody and then you chase that drink with a sip of lager beer to cleanse / refresh the palate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 17, 2019, 01:33:52 PM
I chased my Bloody Mary with a beer ... after I was done with the Bloody Mary. That's how I roll!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 17, 2019, 01:36:18 PM
That's some malarkey.

You take a drink of a spicy bloody and then you chase that drink with a sip of lager beer to cleanse / refresh the palate.

A sidecar, I believe historically, is a balance of brandy with a lemon liqueur...maybe more as a digestive....which refers to a balance of sweet and acidic...similar to a bloody balancer in that slang usage of the term.

A chaser follows a shot or sip of hard liquor like a shot of whiskey where the definition comes from I believe.  Again a balancer.  I have also seen people pour the beer directly into the Bloody to balance the acid and spice in one sip. I thought that was weird too but it’s not bad when the Bloody is overbalanced.

I can see the history and application of either term.  That said, I am now using snit...although I had always thought it was a chaser too. Only in MKE do we get into such discussions of bar terms.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 17, 2019, 02:00:04 PM
I chased my Bloody Mary with a beer ... after I was done with the Bloody Mary. That's how I roll!

How East Coast philistine of you...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 17, 2019, 02:38:23 PM
Ok .. I think it's time to show my boys a Halloween/horror type movie.

Halloween?
Nightmare on Elm Street?
Poltergeist?
Exorcist?
Scream?
Child's Play (Chucky)?

Admittedly, I haven't watched any of those movies in 30 years.  I fear they haven't "aged" well.

I would put Nightmare on Elm Street right up there with Exorcist and probably scarier to kids since it is about kids (plus it has Johnny Depp in his 1st flick)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on October 17, 2019, 03:22:14 PM
Ok .. I think it's time to show my boys a Halloween/horror type movie.

Halloween?
Nightmare on Elm Street?
Poltergeist?
Exorcist?
Scream?
Child's Play (Chucky)?

Admittedly, I haven't watched any of those movies in 30 years.  I fear they haven't "aged" well.

Halloween. I watch it every year and think it holds up just fine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 17, 2019, 03:31:02 PM
Ghost adventures.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 17, 2019, 05:17:12 PM
Ok .. I think it's time to show my boys a Halloween/horror type movie.

Halloween?
Nightmare on Elm Street?
Poltergeist?
Exorcist?
Scream?
Child's Play (Chucky)?

Admittedly, I haven't watched any of those movies in 30 years.  I fear they haven't "aged" well.

How old are these boys again?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 17, 2019, 05:57:32 PM
11 and 13.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 17, 2019, 07:15:15 PM
11 and 13.
(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/36/590x/ghostbustersend-689010.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 17, 2019, 08:54:56 PM
(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/36/590x/ghostbustersend-689010.jpg)


Who ‘ya gonna call?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 17, 2019, 09:31:08 PM
IMO, Exorcist and Halloween are too much for kids of that age.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 17, 2019, 09:42:05 PM
IMO, Exorcist and Halloween are too much for kids of that age.

Yeah...especially the Exorcist. Can’t imagine seeing it that young.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 17, 2019, 09:44:37 PM
Yeah...especially the Exorcist. Can’t imagine seeing it that young.

The first time I saw The Exorcist, it was the heavily edited network television version and I was in high school. I still had nightmares.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 17, 2019, 09:56:43 PM
I had just turned 13 when The Exorcist came out. My older brother and I went to see it, and several people left the theater during the movie. Couldn't take it. I talked about how cool it was, but I did have nightmares for several nights.

I do think kids now are generally less bothered by some of this stuff. They play gory, violent video games, watch incredibly gruesome shows like Stranger Things and The Walking Dead, etc.

If I had an 11-year-old who didn't watch any of the above and sometimes has nightmares, no way would I let him see The Exorcist. But if viewing gore, blood and "mature themes" already was normal to him, he might actually think The Exorcist was tame. Or funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 18, 2019, 07:05:52 AM
They've seen Ghostbusters.

Honestly .. over the years, there's been zero movies that .. impacted the kids.  They don't get over-excited like watching an Avengers movie might do .. they don't get scared either.   Aliens, Terminator 2 .. no impact.

I'm not sure they could be scared of a movie, like .. they know it's just a movie.  Which is sad.

Don't let anyone tell you the Arby's gene skips a generation.

So yeah, I wanna peg the needle for scientific reasons.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 18, 2019, 08:00:40 AM
Honestly .. over the years, there's been zero movies that .. impacted the kids.  They don't get over-excited like watching an Avengers movie might do .. they don't get scared either.   Aliens, Terminator 2 .. no impact.

I'm not sure they could be scared of a movie, like .. they know it's just a movie.  Which is sad.
You're going to have to go nuclear then and show them a replay of the Murray St. game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 18, 2019, 08:07:31 AM
I had just turned 13 when The Exorcist came out. My older brother and I went to see it, and several people left the theater during the movie. Couldn't take it. I talked about how cool it was, but I did have nightmares for several nights.

I do think kids now are generally less bothered by some of this stuff. They play gory, violent video games, watch incredibly gruesome shows like Stranger Things and The Walking Dead, etc.

If I had an 11-year-old who didn't watch any of the above and sometimes has nightmares, no way would I let him see The Exorcist. But if viewing gore, blood and "mature themes" already was normal to him, he might actually think The Exorcist was tame. Or funny.

My kids were in a home daycare where one of the other kids was a 3- or 4-year-old whose siblings were all teenagers who thought it was funny to play R-rated horror movies on the VCR and let their little brother watch with them.  The babysitter said he would draw pictures of a bloody person with an ax buried in his skull and big knives plunged all over his body.  When the sitter asked about the picture, the kid said, "That's my dad."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 18, 2019, 08:30:52 AM
The ultimate horror show: A highlight reel of Austin Croshere, Larry Hughes, Jean Felix, Quincy Pondexter, Brook Lopez and Reece Gaines.

If that doesn't give them nightmares, they should be banned from MU games for life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 18, 2019, 08:52:01 AM
My kids were in a home daycare where one of the other kids was a 3- or 4-year-old whose siblings were all teenagers who thought it was funny to play R-rated horror movies on the VCR and let their little brother watch with them.  The babysitter said he would draw pictures of a bloody person with an ax buried in his skull and big knives plunged all over his body.  When the sitter asked about the picture, the kid said, "That's my dad."

Yikes!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 18, 2019, 09:37:26 AM
Ok .. I think it's time to show my boys a Halloween/horror type movie.

Halloween?
Nightmare on Elm Street?
Poltergeist?
Exorcist?
Scream?
Child's Play (Chucky)?

Admittedly, I haven't watched any of those movies in 30 years.  I fear they haven't "aged" well.

Can I ask why?

In all honesty, what is with people and the sadistic pleasure they take in deliberately scaring their children around Halloween?



But to the question, the answer is Gremlins.  Although that's more of a Christmas movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 18, 2019, 10:22:56 AM
Can I ask why?

In all honesty, what is with people and the sadistic pleasure they take in deliberately scaring their children around Halloween?

I wouldn't say I have a "sadistic pleasure" out of scaring my kids.  I want to expose them to all sorts of movies, of which this is one.  Frankly, as I said, I don't think they'll scare at all, as I've raised mindless zombie children hopped up on Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 18, 2019, 10:40:12 AM
I wouldn't say I have a "sadistic pleasure" out of scaring my kids.  I want to expose them to all sorts of movies, of which this is one.  Frankly, as I said, I don't think they'll scare at all, as I've raised mindless zombie children hopped up on Arby's.

I made an omelette this morning with nothing but the eggs, Boar's Head roast beef, and cheddar.  I call it the 4ever Arby's. 

Make one of those tomorrow morning... that will scare the shiite out of them.


But seriously... start with Gremlins.  Every bit as scary as a mainstream horror movie sans the gory violence with just enough comedy sprinkled in to keep them balanced.  And when you put them to bed, do the "bye bye, Billy" voice as you walk out of the room.  If they laugh, then you can take the next step with the scary movies.

If they yell at you, might as well get ready for what's to come: https://www.thedad.com/20-tell-tale-signs-your-child-is-a-goth/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on October 18, 2019, 11:30:16 AM
They've seen Ghostbusters.

Honestly .. over the years, there's been zero movies that .. impacted the kids.  They don't get over-excited like watching an Avengers movie might do .. they don't get scared either.   Aliens, Terminator 2 .. no impact.

I'm not sure they could be scared of a movie, like .. they know it's just a movie.  Which is sad.

Don't let anyone tell you the Arby's gene skips a generation.

So yeah, I wanna peg the needle for scientific reasons.

I'd think Blair Witch Project may leave a scar the next time they're walking outside in the dark.

Of course, I was on the edge of my seat whether The Great Pumpkin would ever show up for Linus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 18, 2019, 03:59:15 PM
I wouldn't say I have a "sadistic pleasure" out of scaring my kids.  I want to expose them to all sorts of movies, of which this is one.  Frankly, as I said, I don't think they'll scare at all, as I've raised mindless zombie children hopped up on Arby's.


Have dey ceen "Deep Throat" orr "Debbie Does Dallas" yet, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 18, 2019, 04:42:52 PM

Have dey ceen "Deep Throat" orr "Debbie Does Dallas" yet, hey?



Of course...but not with 'Topper's knowledge or permission.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 19, 2019, 11:06:41 AM
Awesome story about Juan Anderson in today’s SF Chronicle. Great to see that he is living his dream, and appreciating every moment.

Congrats Juan!

https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/An-Oakland-native-Juan-Toscano-Anderson-soaks-up-14546508.php
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2019, 03:04:15 PM
Introducing the Cosmic Crisp apple:

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Cosmic-Crisp-New-Apple-Debut-563456761.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand&_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR35mJVkInfQNyjjtZ7Var9ZLajIdd45WPNjO7hTmaW5_XQNHrRxUFxU4lE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2019, 03:12:06 PM
Introducing the Cosmic Crisp apple:

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Cosmic-Crisp-New-Apple-Debut-563456761.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand&_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR35mJVkInfQNyjjtZ7Var9ZLajIdd45WPNjO7hTmaW5_XQNHrRxUFxU4lE


Kinda interesting that it's the first new apple variety ever bred in Washington, given that the state is known for its apples.

Fortunately, SE Minnesota is full of great orchards, so I get locally grown apples much of the year...at least until they run out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on October 20, 2019, 04:01:25 PM
The undisputed champion, the most horror of all, was "Psycho". I went to so called "horror" films all the time, and laughed my way through them. Then a friend of mine who played college football and was huge returned from watching Psycho and said it had scared him and he couldn't sleep. I went to see it that night. By far the scariest movie ever. I was terrified. Not for the kiddies, or many adults.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2019, 04:22:41 PM
The undisputed champion, the most horror of all, was "Psycho". I went to so called "horror" films all the time, and laughed my way through them. Then a friend of mine who played college football and was huge returned from watching Psycho and said it had scared him and he couldn't sleep. I went to see it that night. By far the scariest movie ever. I was terrified. Not for the kiddies, or many adults.


I don’t know that I’d call that the scariest movie ever, but it is certainly one of the best horror movies ever.

Fun fact: the first time I saw it on the big screen was during MU freshman orientation at the Varsity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2019, 04:38:33 PM

I don’t know that I’d call that the scariest movie ever, but it is certainly one of the best horror movies ever.

Fun fact: the first time I saw it on the big screen was during MU freshman orientation at the Varsity.

I remember. Double feature with Psycho II.  I was a GDL.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2019, 06:25:38 PM
I remember. Double feature with Psycho II.  I was a GDL.


Fall of ‘80!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2019, 08:12:32 PM

Fall of ‘80!!

I guess they showed it more than once because I didn't arrive on campus myself until the Fall of 81.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2019, 08:27:12 PM
I guess they showed it more than once because I didn't arrive on campus myself until the Fall of 81.


I must say I’m feeling better for not remembering them showing Psycho II.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on October 20, 2019, 09:19:44 PM
You can never forget Psycho -- especially when taking a shower.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 20, 2019, 09:41:59 PM
Introducing the Cosmic Crisp apple:

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Cosmic-Crisp-New-Apple-Debut-563456761.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand&_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR35mJVkInfQNyjjtZ7Var9ZLajIdd45WPNjO7hTmaW5_XQNHrRxUFxU4lE

I just read about that this morning. It sounds like a great apple. Can't wait till they're available nationwide.

I am almost addicted to honeycrisps; have one most mornings, along with a banana and peanut butter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2019, 08:23:21 AM
I just read about that this morning. It sounds like a great apple. Can't wait till they're available nationwide.

I am almost addicted to honeycrisps; have one most mornings, along with a banana and peanut butter.


Honeycrisps are amazing. If the new apple is as good - or even nearly as good - as they say, it could be a good alternative. It could also help bring and keep the prices of honeycrisps down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2019, 11:19:51 AM
Meanwhile in Minnesota....

We can all relax now that the "habitual runaway" emu has been returned to his owner and placed on house arrest.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/10/20/habitual-runaway-emu-on-the-loose-in-central-minnesota
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 27, 2019, 05:40:13 PM
(https://i.redd.it/omw7420xx0v31.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 27, 2019, 05:47:12 PM
(https://i.redd.it/omw7420xx0v31.jpg)


Attack of the killer...pumpkins?

Reminds me of this classic:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txfdGlxEsG8
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 28, 2019, 10:58:10 AM


Newest meat that Arby's has:

https://thetakeout.com/arbys-petite-filet-steak-sandwich-menu-1839357500
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 28, 2019, 04:43:32 PM
will arby's cave and join the "fake meat" crowd?  some are saying the fake chit may be the thing of the future-remember the crowd you're playing to-gen T??.  unless some study comes out saying that beyond meat, boca et.al. cause some type of fill in the blank malady, either you're in or you're out.  follow the money...say it ain't so

https://generationt.asia/ideas/why-the-future-is-full-of-fake-meat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 28, 2019, 05:04:43 PM
will arby's cave and join the "fake meat" crowd?  some are saying the fake chit may be the thing of the future-remember the crowd you're playing to-gen T??.  unless some study comes out saying that beyond meat, boca et.al. cause some type of fill in the blank malady, either you're in or you're out.  follow the money...say it ain't so

https://generationt.asia/ideas/why-the-future-is-full-of-fake-meat

A few questions:

How reliable is any source ending in an ".asia" domain?

Why does one "cave" to join the fake meat crowd? 

Why call it "fake meat" instead of plant-based protein?

Why must you be "in or out," i.e. why can't you eat both?


It would seem to me that the more people you can move over to the plant-based product, the less demand there will be for the real thing, and thus, the lower prices will be on that precious, succulent pork belly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 28, 2019, 05:17:20 PM
A few questions:

How reliable is any source ending in an ".asia" domain?

Why does one "cave" to join the fake meat crowd? 

Why call it "fake meat" instead of plant-based protein?

Why must you be "in or out," i.e. why can't you eat both?


A few answers:

Rock solid.

For the same reason a snowflake "caves" to join an avalanche; inevitability.

Because the intent is to develop it as an alternative to meat.

You can, but eventually you won't.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 28, 2019, 07:42:39 PM
A few questions:

How reliable is any source ending in an ".asia" domain?

Why does one "cave" to join the fake meat crowd? 

Why call it "fake meat" instead of plant-based protein?

Why must you be "in or out," i.e. why can't you eat both?


It would seem to me that the more people you can move over to the plant-based product, the less demand there will be for the real thing, and thus, the lower prices will be on that precious, succulent pork belly.

  ok, i'll try-

  love your last statement-win-win

asia domain? after googling is fake meat the future or something like that, it was the first one that came up and all i wanted to do was validate that "fake meat" is really in the same sentence as future.  upon scanning the article, i thought it had some interesting points.  AND, most importantly, it wasn't fox news.  i do venture away from fox news on occasion ;) sully

why does one have to cave?  well, i guess a carnivore would eat a manufactured steak if, 1)someone lied and put it in front of you, 2) to keep from gnawing off your other arm, 3) you want to get laid by the vegetarian super model across the table from you on your first date, 4) you forgot your dental floss 6) to win a million dollar bet

  question? what the hell is spam? i know i know, saved many a college student budget for more beer money :D

calling it plant based protein is for sissies and it takes too long to say

eating both?  you know what they say about animal after it tastes blood, eyn'a?  plus, what do ya say to that supermodel you're working on when the "plant based protein" gives ya some serious gas-game over?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 28, 2019, 08:22:50 PM
Plant-based ain't grain free, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 29, 2019, 08:55:06 AM
Mrs. 82 was shocked to see that the Wonderful Wacky Without-meat Whopper had only 30 fewer calories than the regular one, and also a ton of fat. Her exact words: "What an effen scam."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2019, 09:10:36 AM
Mrs. 82 was shocked to see that the Wonderful Wacky Without-met Whopper had only 30 fewer calories than the regular one, and also a ton of fat. Her exact words: "What an effen scam."


Not to defend the fake meat stuff (I haven't tried it myself), but the kinds of calories and fats matter too.

I eat lots of calories and fats, but much of it comes from nuts, seeds, grains, full-fat dairy and such (all of which supplements plenty of veggies and fruits) so I have no problems with weight, cholesterol or triglyceride levels. And I never bother counting calories.

Now I better duck before stuff starts flying at me from the Arby's crowd....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 29, 2019, 09:18:43 AM
Official Golf Bag of the NM Thread

(https://i.ibb.co/sVhMJm5/Screenshot-20191027-085759.png) (https://ibb.co/pLg9r0W)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 29, 2019, 09:20:16 AM
Mrs. 82 was shocked to see that the Wonderful Wacky Without-met Whopper had only 30 fewer calories than the regular one, and also a ton of fat. Her exact words: "What an effen scam."

It's not a diet food. It's point is stop eating beef which is terribly inefficient to produce in terms of impact on the environment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2019, 09:36:17 AM
It's not a diet food. It's point is stop eating beef which is terribly inefficient to produce in terms of impact on the environment.

Not exactly.  The primary point is to increase market share.  If, in the process, it helps the environment and makes people feel good about themselves, wonderful, but that's marketing, not purpose.

But you're exactly right that it isn't a "diet" food, and plant-based alternatives... eschewing the chewing of beef isn't going to make you healthier; in fact, it could make things worse if you simply stop eating meat because it's the new diet fad (see: artificial sweeteners' effect on pancreatic function).  Nutrition is much more than "don't eat this, eat that," and it's no surprise that people who distill the concept of dieting into soundbites like that consistently fail in their endeavors for healthier eating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 29, 2019, 09:48:56 AM
Plant-based ain't grain free, aina?


Dat's write. Reed yo labils, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 29, 2019, 10:03:00 AM
Without grains, we'd all probably be hunting and gathering right now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 29, 2019, 10:21:13 AM

Not to defend the fake meat stuff (I haven't tried it myself), but the kinds of calories and fats matter too.

I eat lots of calories and fats, but much of it comes from nuts, seeds, grains, full-fat dairy and such (all of which supplements plenty of veggies and fruits) so I have no problems with weight, cholesterol or triglyceride levels. And I never bother counting calories.

Now I better duck before stuff starts flying at me from the Arby's crowd....

I back this up. My GF is fully keto and I do high fat low carb neither of us have issues at all. But it does matter that your body is fat adapted so it's actually metabolizing the big increase in fats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2019, 10:29:02 AM
I back this up. My GF is fully keto and I do high fat low carb neither of us have issues at all. But it does matter that your body is fat adapted so it's actually metabolizing the big increase in fats.


"I'm not fat; I'm fat adapted."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 29, 2019, 10:29:58 AM
https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/burger-king-beef-whoppers-may-be-healthier-impossible

"A regular Whopper has 660 calories while the Impossible Whopper has 630 calories. The regular Whopper has 40 grams of fat compared to 34 grams of fat for the Impossible Whopper. So those are very similar."

The Whopper has 28 grams of protein compared to 25 for the Impossible Whopper.
 
"Now the difference again is in the carbohydrates and in the sodium," said Stafford.  "The carbohydrates in a regular Whopper are 49 whereas the Impossible Whopper has 58.  Usually when you're having something vegetarian, you're thinking it is made with vegetables and it is going to be lower in carbs.  But in this case, the Impossible Whopper is higher in carbohydrates."
 
And then there's the sodium content in the two burgers.

"The Whopper has 980 milligrams of sodium while the Impossible Whopper has 1240 milligrams," said Stafford. "The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium a day and with the Impossible Whopper, you're getting well over a thousand.  So the Impossible Whopper is half your day's worth of sodium, but that's ok. You can have that but make sure everything else you have the rest of the day is naturally low in sodium."

The bottom line according to SSM Health Registered Dietician Jessica Stafford?

"The Impossible Whopper is a good choice on the Burger King menu for someone who is a vegetarian," Stafford tells KMOX.  "There's not a whole lot of vegetarian options when you're going out for fast food."

"Research shows that a plant-based diet is good because it helps reduce your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, diabetes and cognitive decline. But unfortunately, the Impossible Whopper is very high in both fat and sodium. So when you are ordering the Impossible Whopper, just know that it is very high in fat. But what you can do to help improve the nutritional quality is to ask for it without mayo. They will do that and that will definitely cut the amount of fat in the Impossible Whopper."

Stafford says we need to remember the vegetarian patty in the Impossible Whopper is still a processed food, and processed foods, she says, are always high in sodium.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 29, 2019, 10:37:07 AM

"I'm not fat; I'm fat adapted."

Putting that sticker on the back of one of those electric scooters at grocery stores would be hilarious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2019, 10:53:28 AM
Official Golf Bag of the NM Thread

(https://i.ibb.co/sVhMJm5/Screenshot-20191027-085759.png) (https://ibb.co/pLg9r0W)

Yo, scoopers.  Christmas is coming and Baby Jesus wants me to have this bag.  Just sayin'. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2019, 10:55:41 AM

"I'm not fat; I'm fat adapted."

Cant call em "pleasantly plump" anymore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 29, 2019, 12:07:49 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 29, 2019, 12:31:45 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny?


Those are actually two words.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on October 29, 2019, 12:46:29 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*

Wrong thread.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=58801.0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 29, 2019, 12:54:07 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/8p8EIYpRTSlu8/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 29, 2019, 01:01:16 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*

^ ban dis guy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 29, 2019, 01:09:26 PM
Wrong thread.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=58801.0

I'm aware, I just thought it would carry more weight if it was preceded by people asking for an Arby's golf bag for Christmas. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 29, 2019, 01:09:49 PM
^ ban dis guy

Oh no  :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 29, 2019, 01:10:22 PM

Those are actually two words.

Ah! Foiled again
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 29, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*
Ban dis guy!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2019, 01:35:20 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*

Reported to moderator. 

Topper is gonna blow his stack.  Life is going to be suffering for old warrior code.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2019, 01:36:40 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*


I think it's funny when people tell others what they should (or shouldn't) think is funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 29, 2019, 01:46:56 PM
Reported to moderator. 

Topper is gonna blow his stack.  Life is going to be suffering for old warrior code.

Another Scoop funsucker. Topper needs to bring out the jackhammer for this one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 29, 2019, 02:24:41 PM

I think it's funny when people tell others what they should (or shouldn't) think is funny.

Me offering an opinion is not a directive for how you should feel. I just think it's been beaten into the ground at this point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 29, 2019, 02:24:59 PM
Warrior Code, coming for your Arby's jokes:
(https://www.zagline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Grinch.jpg)


Scoop:
(https://maesbeauty.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/grinch-tree-11.jpg?w=584)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on October 29, 2019, 03:07:00 PM
Ah! Foiled again

Yeah, if you wanted just one word, you shoulda gone with: "You never know."

(RIP, Joaquin Andujar.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2019, 03:40:23 PM
Me offering an opinion is not a directive for how you should feel. I just think it's been beaten into the ground at this point.

You said far more than “in my opinion, it isn’t funny.” But whatever - not worth an argument.

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 29, 2019, 05:34:43 PM
“The carbohydrates in a regular Whopper are 49 whereas the Impossible Whopper has 58.  Usually when you're having something vegetarian, you're thinking it is made with vegetables and it is going to be lower in carbs. But in this case, the Impossible Whopper is higher in carbohydrates."

Who is this person who thinks that something made of vegetables is going to be lower in carbs than something made of meat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 29, 2019, 05:46:22 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*


   sounds like somebody hasn't had their meat

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 29, 2019, 06:23:32 PM
Reported to moderator. 

Topper is gonna blow his stack.  Life is going to be suffering for old warrior code.

Topper is going to ban him to Cheeks Only threads. It is the Groundhog Water Torture method where Code is subjected to Cheeks and his banter over and over again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on October 29, 2019, 07:53:58 PM
Things I don't "get": this board's obsession with Arby's. I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's...what's the word... not funny? And it's been so far overdone it's basically a hunk of charcoal at this point


*ducks*
Really, of all the "funny" things on MUScoop that stopped being funny roughly 7 years ago, the Arby's thing is the one you focus on?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on October 29, 2019, 08:10:47 PM
Another Scoop funsucker. Topper needs to bring out the jackhammer for this one.

nh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 29, 2019, 08:44:21 PM
Warrior Code is playing all of you.   Scoop has access to Arby's security cameras world-wide.  This is video of him today.



(https://media.giphy.com/media/WnHcfWSN2jDz2/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2019, 09:38:29 PM
Warrior Code is playing all of you.   Scoop has access to Arby's security cameras world-wide.  This is video of him today.



(https://media.giphy.com/media/WnHcfWSN2jDz2/giphy.gif)

So is the mofo banned or nah?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 30, 2019, 07:52:30 AM
So is the mofo banned or nah?

It's like suicide by cop.  I'll just try and tase him and bring him off for some Arby's rehabilitation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 30, 2019, 09:03:10 AM
It's like suicide by cop.  I'll just try and tase him and bring him off for some Arby's rehabilitation.


Maybe Arby's, he thought, doesn't come from a store.

Maybe Arby's, perhaps, means a little bit more.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4041/4186677702_93d0a906f0_z.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 30, 2019, 03:21:28 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/7d/80/e77d808d25bd8fdac78a670fcd557727.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 01, 2019, 08:55:33 PM
Been eating some amazing Honeycrisp apples this fall. Haven’t seen any of those new Cosmic Crisps yet. Anyone here tried ‘em?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 79Warrior on November 02, 2019, 10:08:16 AM
Been eating some amazing Honeycrisp apples this fall. Haven’t seen any of those new Cosmic Crisps yet. Anyone here tried ‘em?

Honeycrisp apples are great. Have not seen the new variety yet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 06, 2019, 03:19:16 PM
Take this for what it's worth, but I heard a rumor that the NM thread is Markus Howard's favorite Scoop thread.

NM everyone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 06, 2019, 10:39:45 PM
More service mini horses.

https://nypost.com/2019/11/06/straphanger-takes-mini-horse-on-bay-area-train-ride/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2019, 01:11:18 PM
"Tin Cup" played out in real life.

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/28041373/eddie-pepperell-disqualified-turkish-airlines-open-running-balls

"Eddie hit his shots to the green, then came over to tell us he had run out of balls," Kaymer told reporters in Turkey. "Then he walked off. I thought he lost four or five. We are about 80% sure it was five, 20 percent%. He was quick, so it was hard to keep track. He did not ask if he could borrow one from me or George. It did not look like he wanted to play. He did not putt with his putter on the third hole; he putted with a wedge. So there was a lot happening.

"I have never seen anything like that before. I only watched it on television, in 'Tin Cup.' This is the first time I have seen it live
."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 10, 2019, 01:52:06 PM
York Peppermint Patties are underrated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on November 10, 2019, 02:27:13 PM
York Peppermint Patties are underrated.

Peppermint Patty on the other hand...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 10, 2019, 03:14:33 PM
Peppermint Patty on the other hand...

Peppermint Patty was a trailblazer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on November 10, 2019, 03:22:11 PM
Peppermint Patty was a trailblazer.

Not according to Charles M. Schulz...just a young girl with a crush on Charlie Brown.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 10, 2019, 03:32:14 PM
Not according to Charles M. Schulz...just a young girl with a crush on Charlie Brown.



Or so she would have us believe....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Cheeks on November 10, 2019, 04:20:38 PM


Or so she would have us believe....

Plus Pig Pen....yes, she was leading us on the whole time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2019, 09:28:09 AM
And in (not so flattering) Arby’s news:

https://www.kare11.com/mobile/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/parent-questions-sign-about-unruly-children-at-elk-river-arbys/89-0fef2730-ef30-4fa6-a719-3273c5d5c30c
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 11, 2019, 10:09:04 AM
Cheeks Go Home!

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-10/go-back-to-california-wave-of-newcomers-fuels-backlash-in-boise
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2019, 02:06:41 PM
Cheeks Go Home!

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-10/go-back-to-california-wave-of-newcomers-fuels-backlash-in-boise

When MU played in the tourney in Boise a while back, I talked  to a local who expressed his concern for how Californians were affecting property values. Heard it in Oregon as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 11, 2019, 02:35:53 PM
When MU played in the tourney in Boise a while back, I talked  to a local who expressed his concern for how Californians were affecting property values. Heard it in Oregon as well.

And Nevada, although the uptick is welcome these days.  They also had a hand in the run-up before the 2008 crash.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 11, 2019, 03:19:13 PM
Cheeks Go Home!

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-10/go-back-to-california-wave-of-newcomers-fuels-backlash-in-boise

Yeah, my hometown in SW Colorado has had the same issue.  Housing is extremely expensive.  Very plain, basic houses pushing $500k+.  Many of my friends who still live in the area have moved to neighboring towns 15-30 miles away. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 15, 2019, 04:18:24 PM
Bill Russell accepts his NBA HOF ring 44 years after he was voted in. Didn't think he should've been the first black player inducted. I only saw him at the very end of his career when I was young, but the guy had a nose for the ball.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28088224/bill-russell-accepts-hall-fame-ring-44-years-induction
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 16, 2019, 09:52:32 AM
Didn’t know where to put this but for any bowlers out there Brunswick bowling bough EBI yesterday.

That’s like the equivalent of Verizon buying AT&T
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 16, 2019, 07:09:53 PM
Didn’t know where to put this but for any bowlers out there Brunswick bowling bough EBI yesterday.

That’s like the equivalent of Verizon buying AT&T


Any of the old-timers remember Bowling With the Champs? I remember watching on Sundays growing up.

Milwaukee might be the only city that could maintain a locally-produced bowling show for 40 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 17, 2019, 10:35:17 AM

Any of the old-timers remember Bowling With the Champs? I remember watching on Sundays growing up.

Milwaukee might be the only city that could maintain a locally-produced bowling show for 40 years.

Of course. An absolute staple. Hank Stoddard for decades.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 18, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Interesting article about a woman who had to choose between opera and basketball in high school, and chose opera.
Sounds like she was pretty good at (and serious about) hoops, but the opera thing seems to have worked out pretty well too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/13/t-magazine/jnai-bridges.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage

As a high school student in Lakewood, Wash., she ran track and played basketball at the state championship level. She might have gone on to a professional career in basketball, in fact, had she not found opera during her senior year as a chorus member in Puccini’s “Tosca.” When a rehearsal fell on the same day as a finals game, her basketball coach made it clear she had to choose between the two activities. She never played competitive basketball again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on November 18, 2019, 07:23:13 PM
Similar story about a local kid here in CT. Now playing professionally in italy.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/sport/2016/feb/16/brandon-sherrod-yales-basketball-record-breaker-and-a-capella-star
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 19, 2019, 07:09:06 AM
So I've noticed in recent years, blueberries have gotten bigger, which is stupid and I hate it. Blueberry pancakes worked because blueberries were small. Now when you flip the new, bigger blueberry blueberry pancakes, the large blueberries suspend the cake portion above the skillet, which leads to burning the blueberries and leaving the pancake undercooked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 19, 2019, 08:16:58 AM
So I've noticed in recent years, blueberries have gotten bigger, which is stupid and I hate it. Blueberry pancakes worked because blueberries were small. Now when you flip the new, bigger blueberry blueberry pancakes, the large blueberries suspend the cake portion above the skillet, which leads to burning the blueberries and leaving the pancake undercooked.

Turn the heat down.   ::)

Also, if you buy the prepackaged mix that has a can of "real blueberries", those suckers are tiny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 19, 2019, 08:19:58 AM
Turn the heat down.   ::)

Also, if you buy the prepackaged mix that has a can of "real blueberries", those suckers are tiny.

My griddle is set to 225. Can't go much lower and cook them effectively. Not my first rodeo, I've been the primary cook in my household for around 20 years. Been thinking I probably need to go frozen, but I prefer fresh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 19, 2019, 08:26:21 AM
So I've noticed in recent years, blueberries have gotten bigger, which is stupid and I hate it. Blueberry pancakes worked because blueberries were small. Now when you flip the new, bigger blueberry blueberry pancakes, the large blueberries suspend the cake portion above the skillet, which leads to burning the blueberries and leaving the pancake undercooked.

Thanks, Obama.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 19, 2019, 09:33:18 AM
Didn’t know where to put this but for any bowlers out there Brunswick bowling bough EBI yesterday.

That’s like the equivalent of Verizon buying AT&T

Meh... I would equate it to Disney buying ESPN (relative to what each company does, not the magnitude).  Brunswick is a lot more than just bowling and has been on an acquisition tear recently.  Ebonite was an easy target.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on November 19, 2019, 09:51:12 AM
So I've noticed in recent years, blueberries have gotten bigger, which is stupid and I hate it. Blueberry pancakes worked because blueberries were small. Now when you flip the new, bigger blueberry blueberry pancakes, the large blueberries suspend the cake portion above the skillet, which leads to burning the blueberries and leaving the pancake undercooked.

Good god, blue berries have been ruined because of how big they're growing them now!  Is it genetic modification or what??  Seriously, someone tell me.   This is not an exaggeration, I will not buy them anymore. 

Here's the deal, the meaty non-skin portion of a blueberry is gritty.  When the berries are small, you don't really notice this.  However, the bigger ones, it becomes very apparent.  As someone who finds texture just about as important as actual taste, I find the larger berries unpalatable. 

The only blueberries I'll eat now are the wild ones we find near our cottage up north. 

Man, it feels good to finally get this off by back!  I feel as if a great weight has been lifted!   

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 19, 2019, 10:04:37 AM
Man, it feels good to finally get this off by back!  I feel as if a great weight has been lifted!

You and me both.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 19, 2019, 12:16:55 PM
Good god, blue berries have been ruined because of how big they're growing them now!  Is it genetic modification or what??  Seriously, someone tell me.   This is not an exaggeration, I will not buy them anymore. 

Here's the deal, the meaty non-skin portion of a blueberry is gritty.  When the berries are small, you don't really notice this.  However, the bigger ones, it becomes very apparent.  As someone who finds texture just about as important as actual taste, I find the larger berries unpalatable. 

The only blueberries I'll eat now are the wild ones we find near our cottage up north. 

Man, it feels good to finally get this off by back!  I feel as if a great weight has been lifted!

I agree for different reasons. Tinier blue berries tend to be a burst of sour flavor but the ridiculous sized ones are incredibly sweet and leave me unsatisfied in my blue berry desires
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wiscwarrior on November 19, 2019, 12:36:34 PM
I have blueberries for breakfast whenever I can find tart ones. As a general rule they are smaller and from northern states such as MI and NJ and at certain times of the year from Peru and Chile. Recently I ran across "giant" blueberries from Peru. Normally I wound not have bought them, .but I'm glad I did. They had a great tart taste and went well with cereal. Would highly recommend them to anyone who generally likes the smaller, tart berries I mentioned above. For those who like to freeze blueberries, these would seem to be a good option. FYI, I do not like sweet, mushy blueberries. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 19, 2019, 01:00:22 PM
Good god, blue berries have been ruined because of how big they're growing them now!  Is it genetic modification or what??  Seriously, someone tell me.   This is not an exaggeration, I will not buy them anymore. 
Same with the Frankenstein chicken breasts, which are tough and tasteless.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 19, 2019, 01:01:03 PM
I prefer grass-fed or free range blueberries but whatever....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2019, 01:01:57 PM
"My blueberries aren't small enough" has to be the ultimate first-world problem.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 19, 2019, 01:06:47 PM
"My blueberries aren't small enough" has to be the ultimate first-world problem.

Reminds me of when I got my first nice car (using a work car allowance).  A colleague (who didn't receive a car allowance) asked me how I liked it.  I said my only complaint was that the button for the heated steering wheel was inconveniently located way down low.  As I realized the absurdity of what I was complaining about, I immediately followed up with, "And I'll shut the f*** up now."  We still laugh about it to this day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2019, 01:09:41 PM
Reminds me of when I got my first nice car (using a work car allowance).  A colleague (who didn't receive a car allowance) asked me how I liked it.  I said my only complaint was that the button for the heated steering wheel was inconveniently located way down low.  As I realized the absurdity of what I was complaining about, I immediately followed up with, "And I'll shut the f*** up now."  We still laugh about it to this day.

 :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 19, 2019, 02:44:37 PM
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/little-league-umpire-punched-face-fan-disagrees-call-085421709--abc-news-topstories.html

MU82?   Did this guy attack you?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on November 19, 2019, 03:22:52 PM
Same with the Frankenstein chicken breasts, which are tough and tasteless.
had cotton candy grapes from the grapery this year...odd, and good.for.about 3 grapes. After that way.too sweet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on November 19, 2019, 03:33:10 PM
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/little-league-umpire-punched-face-fan-disagrees-call-085421709--abc-news-topstories.html

MU82?   Did this guy attack you?
I used to umpire little league and senior little league (13-15 year olds) in my late teens in the 80s and 90s and did a little fill in work at other levels for the leagues I coached in in the past 10-15 years.  How hostile the parents are now compared to then is amazing.  When I was playing, the coach might occasionally get upset but my parents couldn't care less about umpire calls.  It rubbed off on me as I have never been one as a parent or a coach to ride refs or umpires.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 19, 2019, 03:37:08 PM
7th grade basketball game Saturday, the refs actually stopped the game and talked to two grandfathers of players, asking them to spend more time cheering and less time complaining.    The grandfathers responded with something along the lines of... if you didn't suck so bad, we would be able to cheer for our grandsons.   At which point the official went and found the AD of the school hosting the game, gave him a rundown, and the AD came and sat next to the two newly mute grandfathers.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2019, 05:04:44 PM
I used to umpire little league and senior little league (13-15 year olds) in my late teens in the 80s and 90s and did a little fill in work at other levels for the leagues I coached in in the past 10-15 years.  How hostile the parents are now compared to then is amazing.  When I was playing, the coach might occasionally get upset but my parents couldn't care less about umpire calls.  It rubbed off on me as I have never been one as a parent or a coach to ride refs or umpires.


I played in a couple of leagues during middle and high school during the late 70s, and parents rarely even showed up. The only adults were the coaches and umpires, and most of us arrived on our bikes. When we were 16+, some of us even arrived in cars(!).

On the relatively infrequent occasions where parents did show up - tournaments on holiday weekends, and such - the worst exchanges were typically the occasional "oh, c'mon ump!" I can't recall a single real argument.

Now the parents are ubiquitous and the arguments commonplace. Alas, alas....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2019, 05:14:27 PM
Brewers bringing back logo and uniforms from the 80s.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28115253/milwaukee-brewers-bring-back-iconic-logo-new-uniforms

With the Brewers embarking on their 50th season in Milwaukee in 2020, the team has introduced a new logo and uniforms. And while the "new" primary logo has some minor updates, it is a throwback to one of baseball's most popular logos ever, one with a clever bit of mystery to it.

...

The beauty of that logo, beyond its simplicity, is the hidden image of the team's initials -- a lowercase "m" and "b" -- that combine to form the glove. (You knew that, right?) Discovering that "secret" has resulted in aha moments for baseball fans -- and Brewers players -- for more than 40 years.


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on November 19, 2019, 06:35:40 PM
Brewers bringing back logo and uniforms from the 80s.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28115253/milwaukee-brewers-bring-back-iconic-logo-new-uniforms

With the Brewers embarking on their 50th season in Milwaukee in 2020, the team has introduced a new logo and uniforms. And while the "new" primary logo has some minor updates, it is a throwback to one of baseball's most popular logos ever, one with a clever bit of mystery to it.

...

The beauty of that logo, beyond its simplicity, is the hidden image of the team's initials -- a lowercase "m" and "b" -- that combine to form the glove. (You knew that, right?) Discovering that "secret" has resulted in aha moments for baseball fans -- and Brewers players -- for more than 40 years.



I like the old lighter version of blue as opposed to navy for these, but these look really good. The biggest problem is someone compared the blue alternates to the cub scout uniforms and now I can't unsee it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 19, 2019, 06:44:42 PM
We had a 5th grade basketball tourney semi-final game go to sudden death this weekend.  Tied after regulation, still tied after OT, so they tipped the ball and played to the first basket. 

Never has 5th grade basketball been so exciting. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on November 19, 2019, 06:57:59 PM
We had a 5th grade basketball tourney semi-final game go to sudden death this weekend.  Tied after regulation, still tied after OT, so they tipped the ball and played to the first basket. 

Never has 5th grade basketball been so exciting.
when i coached a 5th grade girls team we won 2-0 in triple overtime no sudden death. Exciting for the coaches and players, parents sitting through that on bleachers maybe not so much.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 19, 2019, 06:58:41 PM

I like the old lighter version of blue as opposed to navy for these, but these look really good. The biggest problem is someone compared the blue alternates to the cub scout uniforms and now I can't unsee it.


Bring back Barrelman
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 19, 2019, 07:02:45 PM

Bring back Barrelman

Barrelman has already been back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on November 19, 2019, 07:03:03 PM

Bring back Barrelman
Love barrelman. Back in the early 70's the Sentinel always had a sad barrelman or happy barrelman on the front page so you could quickly check if the Brewers won or lost. I never really  liked the glove logo not sure why.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 19, 2019, 07:15:25 PM
Barrelman has already been back.

Bring back the two-fisted slopper! And the version of Bernie Brewer that was simply a member of the grounds crew wearing blue lederhosen!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on November 19, 2019, 08:40:21 PM
(http://milwaukee.locals.baseballprospectus.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2017/08/BzhS2TJCUAE4yDB.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on November 19, 2019, 08:46:03 PM
We have told vendors NOT to serve those for whom that next glass could be that one too many.

(https://mlblogsbrewers.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/2fs_still4.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 19, 2019, 09:11:12 PM


https://www.youtube.com/v/yCGILO65jSM

You're welcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2019, 09:59:04 PM
Bring back Bonnie!


https://sportsmascots.fandom.com/wiki/Bonnie_Brewer_(Milwaukee_Brewers)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 20, 2019, 08:00:12 AM
The two-fisted slopper thing is awesome to remember ..

I'm curious .. this is from a bygone era (sort of) .. but do/did other stadiums have to make that kind of video/slogan?   Were Cubs, Yankees, Royals, Braves fans so drunken, they needed behavior reminders?

I'm guessing it's just a sad, drunk Wisconsin thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on November 20, 2019, 08:07:14 AM
The two-fisted slopper thing is awesome to remember ..

I'm curious .. this is from a bygone era (sort of) .. but do/did other stadiums have to make that kind of video/slogan?   Were Cubs, Yankees, Royals, Braves fans so drunken, they needed behavior reminders?

I'm guessing it's just a sad, drunk Wisconsin thing.

Right in my prime brother!   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 20, 2019, 08:09:03 AM
The two-fisted slopper thing is awesome to remember ..

I'm curious .. this is from a bygone era (sort of) .. but do/did other stadiums have to make that kind of video/slogan?   Were Cubs, Yankees, Royals, Braves fans so drunken, they needed behavior reminders?

I'm guessing it's just a sad, drunk Wisconsin thing.

They should have...but they didn't.  The difference is that in Wisconsin, it's okay to be drunk, as long as you are a nice, polite drunk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on November 20, 2019, 08:50:55 AM
They should have...but they didn't.  The difference is that in Wisconsin, it's okay to be drunk, as long as you are a nice, polite drunk.
Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park were full of fall down, lets get into a fight drunks in the 70s.  I remember a drunk guy at Yankee Stadium throwing bills off the upper deck to watch people fight for them below and laughing his a$$ off.  First Fenway game I took my wife to in the early 80s the guy next to us was so drunk he upchucked all over himself in the 6th inning or so.  We had to move away while they came and hosed the area down.  I thought I'd never get her to a game again.

Only recent experience that can compare was in Oakland a few years back.  A lot of two-fisted drinkers in line to get in the park, and fights and drunks galore during the game.  My wife and son were appalled while I was sitting back and thinking it was like old times.  I never see that at all any more, so Oakland really stood out.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GOO on November 20, 2019, 09:02:53 AM
Isn't a frequent "bing" drinker just an alcoholic?  Or a form of alcoholism?   That is what I was taught, but maybe I was lied to  >:(  I was taught that if alcohol interferes with your life, you've got a problem.

But I think bingers are at all ball parks in equal numbers.  And as an MU student, I was one of them on at least one occasion.  But not angry and not yelling, and didn't throw up, so no one seemed to care.  But man, does growing older have its benefits.  Over drinking, what a waste of time.  Sorry to those who still enjoy it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on November 20, 2019, 09:47:48 AM
Isn't a frequent "bing" drinker just an alcoholic?  Or a form of alcoholism?   That is what I was taught, but maybe I was lied to  >:(  I was taught that if alcohol interferes with your life, you've got a problem.

But I think bingers are at all ball parks in equal numbers.  And as an MU student, I was one of them on at least one occasion.  But not angry and not yelling, and didn't throw up, so no one seemed to care.  But man, does growing older have its benefits.  Over drinking, what a waste of time.  Sorry to those who still enjoy it.

Bing drinker, you say?

(https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/586be13a19000019000e2aaf.jpg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1yawgeEvhGI/XDdK_ypcCCI/AAAAAAAAU10/Q53Ic64r2cM8u0LGH9f2nimMh_HY5RVWwCLcBGAs/s1600/207567_1846461993968_1013190226_32030876_2381108_n.jpg)


(https://media0.giphy.com/media/3osBLcKOrK2jpNQB9K/source.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 20, 2019, 09:59:52 AM
Isn't a frequent "bing" drinker just an alcoholic?  Or a form of alcoholism?   That is what I was taught, but maybe I was lied to  >:(  I was taught that if alcohol interferes with your life, you've got a problem.

But I think bingers are at all ball parks in equal numbers.  And as an MU student, I was one of them on at least one occasion.  But not angry and not yelling, and didn't throw up, so no one seemed to care.  But man, does growing older have its benefits.  Over drinking, what a waste of time.  Sorry to those who still enjoy it.

There might be a clinical definition of "alcoholic," but colloquially, I think most people recognize that - paraphrasing what you said - it isn't a problem unless it's a problem.

Whatever the case, Wisconsin is by no means an anomaly when it comes to alcoholism... there's a certain truth to "developing a tolerance" and knowing how to drink (the various "beer before liquor" rhymes) that makes it difficult to assess alcoholism based on consumption alone.  Anecdotally, I'm sure most every one of us would need more than our fingers (and toes) to count the number of people we know who drink what we'd consider "a lot" yet don't get into trouble and are still productive members of society.

Further, DUI and vehicle deaths are also a poor metric for assessing alcoholism.  Consider Wisconsin's per capita 'ABCD' rankings:

Alcohol consumption: 8th
Beer consumption: 5th
Cause of vehicle fatality (%age of total vehicle fatalities): 6th
DUI Arrests: 10th

Given A&B, C&D shouldn't be a surprise.  However, these stats are not adjusted for "rurality"... in other words, it would appear that there's a correlation between A&B and C&D for Wisconsin, but if you looked at the City of Chicago's ABCD against the rest of Illinois' ABCD, that correlation isn't going to be as strong because of the "walkability" factor in the city as well as the availability of public transportation in Chicago driving down the vehicle-related metrics. 

So neither A&B nor C&D can be used as a reliable a predictor of alcoholism; you could have tens of thousands of people living in Manhattan (who don't own cars) that are drinking themselves to an early grave every night... and those stats wouldn't be captured by ABCD.  Further, consider Wisconsin's DUI death rate: 22nd.  Put into perspective, Wisconsin's DUI death rate (3.42 per 100k) is nearly identical to (similarly rural) Indiana (3.39) and Nebraska (3.42); however, Wisconsin consumes 37% and 34% more alcohol per capita, respectively.

In short, the only way to assess alcoholism is to observe the person for an extended period of time; say perhaps, 5 years, and then judge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 20, 2019, 11:54:47 AM


Alcohol consumption: 8th
Beer consumption: 5th
Cause of vehicle fatality (%age of total vehicle fatalities): 6th
DUI Arrests: 10th


(https://www.fullertonsfuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Rookie-Numbers-400x225.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 22, 2019, 07:30:28 PM
The two-fisted slopper thing is awesome to remember ..

I'm curious .. this is from a bygone era (sort of) .. but do/did other stadiums have to make that kind of video/slogan?   Were Cubs, Yankees, Royals, Braves fans so drunken, they needed behavior reminders?

I'm guessing it's just a sad, drunk Wisconsin thing.

remember 10 cent beer night?  i was...ahem, too young to embibe, but that was one of those promos that didn't turn out well.  i don't think there really was a blood alcohol limit back then as long as you could recite the abs's and/or walk the line, point to your nose and grab your ass with both hands
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on November 22, 2019, 07:43:09 PM
Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park were full of fall down, lets get into a fight drunks in the 70s.  I remember a drunk guy at Yankee Stadium throwing bills off the upper deck to watch people fight for them below and laughing his a$$ off.  First Fenway game I took my wife to in the early 80s the guy next to us was so drunk he upchucked all over himself in the 6th inning or so.  We had to move away while they came and hosed the area down.  I thought I'd never get her to a game again.

Only recent experience that can compare was in Oakland a few years back.  A lot of two-fisted drinkers in line to get in the park, and fights and drunks galore during the game.  My wife and son were appalled while I was sitting back and thinking it was like old times.  I never see that at all any more, so Oakland really stood out.
They  had to cage in the fans in the outfield bleachers in Tiger Stadium back in the 70s. The drunks would throw batteries,  bottles , rocks, firecrackers etc at the opposing players.

It was literally like the scene in Blues Brothers at Bobs Country Bunker at a baseball stadium



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llDvKmmDvqE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 22, 2019, 08:10:46 PM
They  had to cage in the fans in the outfield bleachers in Tiger Stadium back in the 70s. The drunks would throw batteries,  bottles , rocks, firecrackers etc at the opposing players.

It was literally like the scene in Blues Brothers at Bobs Country Bunker at a baseball stadium



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llDvKmmDvqE


"We're on a mission from God."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 22, 2019, 09:29:14 PM
remember 10 cent beer night?  i was...ahem, too young to embibe, but that was one of those promos that didn't turn out well.  i don't think there really was a blood alcohol limit back then as long as you could recite the abs's and/or walk the line, point to your nose and grab your ass with both hands
The State House...5c Thursdays
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 22, 2019, 11:50:00 PM
Any Mon through Thu night, we could go to a bar that had either $1 pitchers or 25 cent taps.

Plus, by the time we were juniors, we knew the bartenders so well at our favorite places that we often drank for free all night. At Harp & Shamrock, Dan Fischer loved us (for our witty banter, no doubt). We'd put a $5 bill on the bar at 11 p.m. and walk out at 2 a.m. without spending a cent -- though we'd always leave him the fiver as a tip.

How the hell did we graduate in 4 years?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on November 23, 2019, 11:37:19 AM
Rocky, has no one really "joined" scoop in like 5 months? The "Latest Member" thing on the home page has said PointWarrior for what feels like forever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 23, 2019, 12:13:55 PM
Rocky, has no one really "joined" scoop in like 5 months? The "Latest Member" thing on the home page has said PointWarrior for what feels like forever.

They need to add Stan Johnson as a moderator, the current staff clearly not getting it done on the recruiting front.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 23, 2019, 12:28:56 PM
Rocky, has no one really "joined" scoop in like 5 months? The "Latest Member" thing on the home page has said PointWarrior for what feels like forever.

Hm, just looked, and that seems accurate.  Maybe I need to make sure the registration page is actually working!

Edit: just tried to register a new account, and it gave database error...guess I need to get to work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 23, 2019, 01:33:28 PM
Hm, just looked, and that seems accurate.  Maybe I need to make sure the registration page is actually working!

Edit: just tried to register a new account, and it gave database error...guess I need to get to work.


Scoop is a sellout!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 23, 2019, 01:48:38 PM
Maybe Chico’s just been stockpiling screennames this whole time waiting for this very moment to put them up for sale on the secondary market. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 23, 2019, 03:47:42 PM
Rocky, has no one really "joined" scoop in like 5 months? The "Latest Member" thing on the home page has said PointWarrior for what feels like forever.

Serious thanks for the heads up.  I hadn't paid any attention, and nobody had complained.  Prepare for the rush of new users complaining about Wojo now...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on November 24, 2019, 06:30:15 AM
Serious thanks for the heads up.  I hadn't paid any attention, and nobody had complained.  Prepare for the rush of new users complaining about Wojo now...

Looks like the change had allowed the Russians to invade
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 24, 2019, 06:31:55 AM
I think traktorMat makes more sense than most Scoopers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 24, 2019, 09:31:29 AM
I took the boys to see Ford v. Ferrari last night .. excellent movie.

Probably should show them another great racing movie.

Days of Thunder or Talladega Nights?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 24, 2019, 09:47:42 AM
I took the boys to see Ford v. Ferrari last night .. excellent movie.

Probably should show them another great racing movie.

Days of Thunder or Talladega Nights?

Days of Thunder is trash.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on November 24, 2019, 09:51:43 AM
Hm, just looked, and that seems accurate.  Maybe I need to make sure the registration page is actually working!

Edit: just tried to register a new account, and it gave database error...guess I need to get to work.

Glad I could alert you to something! Was half in jest!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 24, 2019, 11:12:55 AM
Days of Thunder is trash.

GTFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 24, 2019, 11:41:32 AM
'nother great racin' flick is Behind the Green Door. 99.44% perfect four yo jung dudes, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 24, 2019, 12:35:16 PM
Bullet or the original gone in 60 seconds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on November 24, 2019, 01:07:56 PM
Rush by Ron Howard is centered around Formula 1 and has some good racing action.  But also a few crashes that are graphic.
Also quite a bit of rough language.

I took my 9 & 12 year old nephews to Ford v. Ferrari which was a bit hit with them.  I wouldn't recommend Rush for that age group.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 24, 2019, 02:00:22 PM
Smokey and the Bandit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 24, 2019, 06:17:50 PM
So, Glow and I closed on a house in Wisconsin this weekend, and when I was searching online for nearby bars, this popped up:

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/p960x960/16300546_1773509596304476_4130532084287797216_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=TGDVLJ73_cEAQllJZs8ghu6G0UHIxdxy58vBgxaSRR9IUwlZxuwLwdSOg&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=363fe628c8ea7df072a6f0160ab7f3bd&oe=5E475E33)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 24, 2019, 07:56:03 PM
So, Glow and I closed on a house in Wisconsin this weekend, and when I was searching online for nearby bars, this popped up:

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/p960x960/16300546_1773509596304476_4130532084287797216_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=TGDVLJ73_cEAQllJZs8ghu6G0UHIxdxy58vBgxaSRR9IUwlZxuwLwdSOg&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=363fe628c8ea7df072a6f0160ab7f3bd&oe=5E475E33)

Rubicon, WI, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on November 24, 2019, 08:14:37 PM
'nother great racin' flick is Behind the Green Door. 99.44% perfect four yo jung dudes, hey?
Marilyn was one of the all time greats. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 24, 2019, 11:42:42 PM
Rubicon, WI, eh?

makes ya wonder what they were hiding from.   once ya put a big lit up sign saying HIDEAWAY next to it, it kinda ruins the hiding part, eyn'a? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 25, 2019, 12:46:24 AM
Rubicon, WI, eh?

Actually, Hauser’s Hideaway is in Hartford, CT.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 25, 2019, 08:06:16 AM
makes ya wonder what they were hiding from.   once ya put a big lit up sign saying HIDEAWAY next to it, it kinda ruins the hiding part, eyn'a?

I know, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 25, 2019, 08:30:37 AM
I know, right?


Was there a letter-writing party after Joey's petition was denied by the NCAA?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 25, 2019, 08:42:53 AM

Was there a letter-writing party after Joey's petition was denied by the NCAA?

Did not actually go there, but I heard their specialty is ice cream drinks.  Apparently  they have a Vanilla Soft Serve machine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on November 25, 2019, 08:52:12 AM
Days of Thunder is trash.

You're trash!  This is why you have no friends!   

I used to respect you, but this is unforgivable!  There is no coming back from a statement like this!


*edit: I've taken some time to think about this.  After watching some clips of the movie for the first time in a long time, I realize I may have over reacted just a smidge.  Also, I may have been biased by my nostalgia for things I loved as a youth.  Still, you could have been a bit more diplomatic about it.  So this is still your fault.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 25, 2019, 10:39:13 AM
You're trash!  This is why you have no friends!   

I used to respect you, but this is unforgivable!  There is no coming back from a statement like this!


*edit: I've taken some time to think about this.  After watching some clips of the movie for the first time in a long time, I realize I may have over reacted just a smidge.  Also, I may have been biased by my nostalgia for things I loved as a youth.  Still, you could have been a bit more diplomatic about it.  So this is still your fault.

Seriously, what's to like about this movie?  Not even close to reality as far as NASCAR works (seriously, Talledega Nights was more accurate), and John C. Reilly wasted in a straight role.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 25, 2019, 11:31:30 AM
You're trash!  This is why you have no friends!   

I used to respect you, but this is unforgivable!  There is no coming back from a statement like this!


*edit: I've taken some time to think about this.  After watching some clips of the movie for the first time in a long time, I realize I may have over reacted just a smidge.  Also, I may have been biased by my nostalgia for things I loved as a youth.  Still, you could have been a bit more diplomatic about it.  So this is still your fault.

Frankly, after your first statement, I was surprised the Church of Scientology hasn’t offered you a position in their PR dept. by now, but after reading the edit, I can see why they reconsidered.  They never take time to think about anything, which - ironically - is evidenced by Tom Cruise accepting the role in Days of Thunder. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on November 25, 2019, 11:43:41 AM
Seriously, what's to like about this movie?  Not even close to reality as far as NASCAR works (seriously, Talledega Nights was more accurate), and John C. Reilly wasted in a straight role.


It's all about perspective.   I was 10, it was cars going fast and crashing a lot, and my favorite movie was Top Gun.    ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on November 25, 2019, 11:49:27 AM
Benny, challenge accepted!


Here's my latest version: 



You're trash!  This is why you have no friends!   

I used to respect you, but this is unforgivable!  There is no coming back from a statement like this!


*edit: I've taken some time to think about this.  After watching some clips of the movie for the first time in a long time, I realize I may have over reacted just a smidge.  Also, I may have been biased by my nostalgia for things I loved as a youth.  Still, you could have been a bit more diplomatic about it.  So this is still your fault.

All hail Xenu!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 25, 2019, 01:30:28 PM
You're trash!  This is why you have no friends!   

I used to respect you, but this is unforgivable!  There is no coming back from a statement like this!



I'm not sure how traditional Glow is, but you mighta just challenged him to a duel....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 25, 2019, 01:44:34 PM
Talladega Nights has to be one of the biggest comedy busts in regards for actual potential.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 25, 2019, 01:47:48 PM
Talladega Nights has to be one of the biggest comedy busts in regards for actual potential.

Had it moments but relative to potential I'd agree
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on November 25, 2019, 02:24:08 PM
Benny, challenge accepted!


Here's my latest version: 



You're trash!  This is why you have no friends!   

I used to respect you, but this is unforgivable!  There is no coming back from a statement like this!


*edit: I've taken some time to think about this.  After watching some clips of the movie for the first time in a long time, I realize I may have over reacted just a smidge.  Also, I may have been biased by my nostalgia for things I loved as a youth.  Still, you could have been a bit more diplomatic about it.  So this is still your fault.

All hail Xenu!

Lol.  Well played.  I concede. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 26, 2019, 07:45:30 PM
The Arbynator is back.  2 for $6.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 27, 2019, 07:46:15 AM
The Arbynator is back.  2 for $6.

So much easier than a Thanksgiving turkey. 

https://arbys.com/our-menu/limited-time-offers/arbynator
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 27, 2019, 08:24:18 AM
So much easier than a Thanksgiving turkey. 

https://arbys.com/our-menu/limited-time-offers/arbynator


Just don't click on the "Nutritional Info" tab and you'll be fine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on November 27, 2019, 08:51:25 AM

Just don't click on the "Nutritional Info" tab and you'll be fine.

It was actually not as bad as you made me think it was going to be!   I mean, clearly not health food though.    ;D     It also helps that they don't include a "percent of daily diet" listing either.  Helps one fool themselves much easier that way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 27, 2019, 01:47:01 PM

Just don't click on the "Nutritional Info" tab and you'll be fine.

This version has horsey sauce.  I dont think it did last time.

You actually get a smaller portion of fries on the 'Nator than you would on a normal sandwich/fries combo,  if you dont get another side.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 27, 2019, 03:38:25 PM
Brining:  I keep brining the turkey, but not sure I can tell the difference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 27, 2019, 03:41:46 PM
Why not just put salt on it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 27, 2019, 04:12:55 PM
Why not just put salt on it?

I mean, if you're talking about dry brining vs wet brining, that's a good point.  But if you're just talking about salting after cooking, you'll just be salting an over-dried meat.  Good read:

https://genuineideas.com/ArticlesIndex/wetvdrybrine.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on November 27, 2019, 05:05:27 PM
This is your best bet:

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/butterfiled-roast-turkey-with-gravy-recipe.html

Embedded link for dry brine - which is absolutely the correct move

Use science - not old wives tales or tradition or Facebook posts - for your cooking
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 27, 2019, 05:19:59 PM
Seasoned the prime rib yesterday, will have about 48 hours when it goes in the oven. Hoping to get an early cooking start so it's an easy process down the stretch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 27, 2019, 06:07:24 PM
Use science and butter - not old wives tales or tradition or Facebook posts - for your cooking

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 27, 2019, 08:54:57 PM

Now you can make your own.

https://www.youtube.com/v/-IpykwQ96N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IpykwQ96N8)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 27, 2019, 09:25:20 PM
Butter is good.

Cheese is even better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 27, 2019, 09:43:21 PM

This is quality


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05nNb_u5xhU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05nNb_u5xhU&feature=emb_logo)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 28, 2019, 05:18:46 PM
On a positive note,  my superstar Arby's window guy with 1 short arm was back this week.  Was worried that he left or worse got fired.  He's a boss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 29, 2019, 01:54:00 PM
Male birth control looks like it’s about to drop soon.

All it takes is a shot in the groin fellas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 29, 2019, 01:57:42 PM
I took one of those in a pick up game at the Rec Center.  It wasn't a great experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 29, 2019, 03:16:17 PM
Male birth control looks like it’s about to drop soon.

All it takes is a shot in the groin fellas.

Ladies,

Never trust a guy that says he is on birth control unless he has receipts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2019, 05:48:31 PM
Ladies,

Never trust a guy that says he is on birth control unless he has receipts.


Even then?

I mean, with college kids getting fake IDs and such....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 29, 2019, 07:49:45 PM

Even then?

I mean, with college kids getting fake IDs and such....

Yea but why would a college aged guy want to get a girl pregnant?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 29, 2019, 10:09:01 PM
Yea but why would a college aged guy want to get a girl pregnant?

He's not thinking past the following 10 minutes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 29, 2019, 10:15:38 PM
He's not thinking past the following 10 minutes.

Optimist!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2019, 10:21:36 PM
He's not thinking past the following 10 minutes.


Affirmative.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on December 02, 2019, 12:57:34 PM
I'm currently fighting nausea shopping with my wife in the UW bookstore for a graduation present for my daughter.  I was actually entertained by a customer complaining for 10 minutes with the cashier because whatever ID she used didn't register as tax exempt like she said it should.  This is after the cashier told her she couldn't receive the 25% off everything in the store deal if it did ring up as tax exempt.  She didn't seem to grasp she was getting a better deal. 

Made this trip bearable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 02, 2019, 05:47:37 PM
I'm currently fighting nausea shopping with my wife in the UW bookstore for a graduation present for my daughter.  I was actually entertained by a customer complaining for 10 minutes with the cashier because whatever ID she used didn't register as tax exempt like she said it should.  This is after the cashier told her she couldn't receive the 25% off everything in the store deal if it did ring up as tax exempt.  She didn't seem to grasp she was getting a better deal. 

Made this trip bearable.

she's done with UW, right?  Buy her a hat from her new employer.  Anything but Red.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 02, 2019, 06:10:05 PM

I was actually entertained by a customer complaining for 10 minutes with the cashier because whatever ID she used didn't register as tax exempt like she said it should.  This is after the cashier told her she couldn't receive the 25% off everything in the store deal if it did ring up as tax exempt.  She didn't seem to grasp she was getting a better deal. 


Harvard of the Midwest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 04, 2019, 08:26:34 AM
https://nypost.com/2019/12/03/deckhand-admits-to-having-drunken-sex-with-captain-when-yacht-crashed/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 04, 2019, 08:46:47 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ac/a8/08/aca808339d3ed7431c2a599178ba527f.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2019, 09:01:21 AM
https://nypost.com/2019/12/03/deckhand-admits-to-having-drunken-sex-with-captain-when-yacht-crashed/


Well, she seems to have gotten through the ordeal with a positive attitude. "Bring on summer and the good vibes!"

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 04, 2019, 09:12:19 AM
What I don't get is .. why is she "legally negligent"? 

I mean, I get it, you're not supposed to be screwing around (literally) while working, but that's not a criminal act for the court to punish.   

Isn't the captain 100% responsible for, you know, steering the boat, while the "deckhand" is responsible for (insert joke here.)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 04, 2019, 10:05:52 AM
10 minutes for the captain to get keel hauled with a young deck hand.  Not bad for a 46 year old.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 04, 2019, 11:47:27 AM
Which one went down with the ship?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2019, 01:17:50 PM
What I don't get is .. why is she "legally negligent"? 

I mean, I get it, you're not supposed to be screwing around (literally) while working, but that's not a criminal act for the court to punish.   

Isn't the captain 100% responsible for, you know, steering the boat, while the "deckhand" is responsible for (insert joke here.)?


I dunno Aussie law, but the article refers to a law about "risking the safety of a person or vessel," so I'd guess that she has a legal obligation not to do that.

I'd draw an analogy to a surgical malpractice case. In a sense, the chief surgeon on the case is totally responsible for the surgery, but that doesn't mean a nurse or anesthesiologist couldn't be sued if they swirled their obligations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 04, 2019, 01:24:09 PM

I dunno Aussie law, but the article refers to a law about "risking the safety of a person or vessel," so I'd guess that she has a legal obligation not to do that.

I'd draw an analogy to a surgical malpractice case. In a sense, the chief surgeon on the case is totally responsible for the surgery, but that doesn't mean a nurse or anesthesiologist couldn't be sued if they swirled their obligations.

That's probably the best damn analogy in the history of Scoop.  Might as well shut down the website now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 04, 2019, 01:29:32 PM

I dunno Aussie law, but the article refers to a law about "risking the safety of a person or vessel," so I'd guess that she has a legal obligation not to do that.

I'd draw an analogy to a surgical malpractice case. In a sense, the chief surgeon on the case is totally responsible for the surgery, but that doesn't mean a nurse or anesthesiologist couldn't be sued if they swirled their obligations.


An if the anesthesiologist is a cute, 20 some year old girl, the article would be about her and not the surgeon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 04, 2019, 04:44:52 PM

An if the anesthesiologist is a cute, 20 some year old girl, the article would be about her and not the surgeon.

laying in the wait, 'ey?

  i see your "20 something" and call your remark sexist.  gm said nothing about females
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 05, 2019, 09:47:14 PM
Ever see a goose do a face-plant?

I was riding my bike this morning and came upon a goose standing by the side of the road. I am used to seeing unpredictable wildlife like squirrels, deer and occasionally geese, and know to give a wide berth. I was giving it several feet when it started to dart across the road. It was going to get out of the way in plenty of time...until it slipped and did a total face-plant. Face down, wings splayed, the whole thing. Fortunately I was able to break and swerve just enough to miss.

If geese have the capacity to be embarrassed, there is one embarrassed goose in Rochester tonight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2019, 08:31:33 AM
Lots of 2019 pics ..

https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2019/12/4/top-ap-photos-of-2019-range-from-the-epic-to-the-intimate
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on December 06, 2019, 09:55:19 AM
Lots of 2019 pics ..

https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2019/12/4/top-ap-photos-of-2019-range-from-the-epic-to-the-intimate

Awesome, kept me from work for a while. Thanks for posting
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on December 06, 2019, 11:40:23 AM
Lots of 2019 pics ..

https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2019/12/4/top-ap-photos-of-2019-range-from-the-epic-to-the-intimate


My boss wants to see you in his office immediately.   Something about you ruining our productivity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2019, 04:09:30 PM
Just realized I missed out on this fabulous roadside attraction when I moved my daughter to Fargo last week.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2713

Gotta plan better next time up....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 06, 2019, 06:10:58 PM
Not so Fit Bit...

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nfl-correspondent-jane-slater-caught-her-ex-cheating-via-fit-bit-210748640.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2019, 02:07:23 PM
Vinnie Delpino
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 07, 2019, 09:12:15 PM
Not so Fit Bit...

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nfl-correspondent-jane-slater-caught-her-ex-cheating-via-fit-bit-210748640.html

Loved this one:

“It was the under-one-minute heart rate spike that confirmed things for me! #prematuresayswhat”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 10, 2019, 12:58:53 PM
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/someone-is-putting-tiny-cowboy-hats-on-pigeons-in-las-vegas-as-animal-rescue-works-to-remove-them
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 10, 2019, 04:58:08 PM
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/someone-is-putting-tiny-cowboy-hats-on-pigeons-in-las-vegas-as-animal-rescue-works-to-remove-them


The Onion simply can't keep up when real life gets like this...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 10, 2019, 05:03:34 PM
Topper?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0wNO1sZ4dE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 11, 2019, 04:57:20 AM
I’m the only one on line right now. Wooooohooooo!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 11, 2019, 11:47:35 AM
Ok, Boomer...beer

https://www.dogfish.com/blog/ok-boomer-check-out-our-latest-brewpub-exclusive
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 11, 2019, 08:24:54 PM
Ok, Boomer...beer

https://www.dogfish.com/blog/ok-boomer-check-out-our-latest-brewpub-exclusive

That shark was jumped quickly
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 18, 2019, 07:48:54 AM
You know what?  I'm done with Christmas cards.  Sending them or receiving them.

Just post an update on Facebook, I'm good with that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2019, 08:24:22 AM
You know what?  I'm done with Christmas cards.  Sending them or receiving them.

Just post an update on Facebook, I'm good with that.

Yep.  Haven't sent them out in a decade.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2019, 08:28:04 AM
You know what?  I'm done with Christmas cards.  Sending them or receiving them.

Just post an update on Facebook, I'm good with that.


I'm down with that...at least the sending part.

But how do you end the receiving part? Drop 'em on the driveway as you're walking up from the mailbox?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 18, 2019, 09:05:13 AM

I'm down with that...at least the sending part.

But how do you end the receiving part? Drop 'em on the driveway as you're walking up from the mailbox?

I don't need to stop the receiving part.  My wife is still opening them, but if it's just a picture of your family, I'm not glancing.

Write me an *entertaining* letter, I'll read it.  If it's just a resuscitation of where you travelled and how good your kids are at soccer, no thanks.

At least drop in an Arby's coupon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 18, 2019, 09:14:16 AM
I don't need to stop the receiving part.  My wife is still opening them, but if it's just a picture of your family, I'm not glancing.

Write me an *entertaining* letter, I'll read it.  If it's just a resuscitation of where you travelled and how good your kids are at soccer, no thanks.

At least drop in an Arby's coupon.

How long is the Cheeks Family letter and what is the postage?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 18, 2019, 10:06:14 AM
How long is the Cheeks Family letter and what is the postage?

13,000 posts long.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on December 18, 2019, 10:34:56 AM
13,000 posts long.

Does that count include SuperBar posts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 18, 2019, 12:08:18 PM
13,000 posts long.

Don't forget all the pictures with every Fortune 500 and entertainment CEO on the planet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2019, 12:41:55 PM
The Far Side lives on!

https://www.thefarside.com/about/48/a-letter-from-gary-larson
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 18, 2019, 12:44:17 PM
Comics are dead to me until Calvin and Hobbes returns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on December 18, 2019, 12:54:26 PM
Comics are dead to me until Calvin and Hobbes returns.

I’ll be honest, I thought Watterson was dead. Not only is he not dead, but he’s only 61.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 18, 2019, 03:24:37 PM
Whoa.  Insert joke here about having the meats.

https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/missouri-church-leader-tried-to-pay-for-sex-on-grindr-with-arbys-card/ (https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/missouri-church-leader-tried-to-pay-for-sex-on-grindr-with-arbys-card/)

h/t Henry Sugar
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2019, 07:41:47 PM
Whoa.  Insert joke here about having the meats.

https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/missouri-church-leader-tried-to-pay-for-sex-on-grindr-with-arbys-card/ (https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/missouri-church-leader-tried-to-pay-for-sex-on-grindr-with-arbys-card/)

h/t Henry Sugar


So they really didn’t want his meat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 18, 2019, 08:15:00 PM
So, it's called proteinution? Sounds like quid pro quo to me. A B'nC traded for some beefcake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 19, 2019, 06:19:27 AM
   if they would just let them get married...then they wouldn't ever have to pay for arby's again
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 19, 2019, 07:17:03 AM
   if they would just let them get married...then they wouldn't ever have to pay for arby's again

...what?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 19, 2019, 10:29:08 AM
...what?

...where?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 19, 2019, 10:31:54 AM
I don't know.



Third base.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 19, 2019, 12:05:56 PM
I don't give a darn!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 20, 2019, 08:22:12 AM
...what?

the church "leaders".  if they could jsut get married, maybe they would leave the little boys alone...doesn't prison have an arby's day, samich of the week sort of thing? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 20, 2019, 08:35:53 AM
the church "leaders".  if they could jsut get married, maybe they would leave the little boys alone...doesn't prison have an arby's day, samich of the week sort of thing?

I assume you are joking but in case you are not, getting married would not stop a pedophile from offending.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 20, 2019, 09:26:15 AM
the church "leaders".  if they could jsut get married, maybe they would leave the little boys alone...doesn't prison have an arby's day, samich of the week sort of thing?
(https://media.tenor.com/images/37d32d9e54834ffba81d44c303c7404b/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2019, 08:19:04 AM
Side note on our game against NDSU: Nobody in Fargo even seemed to know it happened.

The Bison football team is playing in the FCS semifinals today at 1:00, and the whole city is buzzing about that game. The local paper didn't even send a reporter to cover our game, so if they had pulled off the upset, they would have had to reprint a story from a wire service.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 21, 2019, 08:20:55 AM
Side note on our game against NDSU: Nobody in Fargo even seemed to know it happened.

The Bison football team is playing in the FCS semifinals today at 1:00, and the whole city is buzzing about that game. The local paper didn't even send a reporter to cover our game, so if they had pulled off the upset, they would have had to reprint a story from a wire service.

There was a pretty good Bison fan turnout.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2019, 08:59:39 AM
There was a pretty good Bison fan turnout.


Saw that on TV. My guess is that they were mostly NDSU alums who live in nearby. But in Fargo (where my daughter lives), most people had no idea the BB team was even playing last night.

She tells me the college sports hierarchy there is football >>>> hockey >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> everything else.

I was surprised hockey wasn't in closer competition with football, but I guess the NDSU football team has been a power in the FCS long enough to create some noticeable distance.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 21, 2019, 10:09:59 AM
I assume you are joking but in case you are not, getting married would not stop a pedophile from offending.

if you don't know me by now...i was JOKING, but funny how some here try to use it to lather up.  yu'd think the arby's thing would have been the give away
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 21, 2019, 05:01:02 PM
if you don't know me by now...i was JOKING, but funny how some here try to use it to lather up.  yu'd think the arby's thing would have been the give away

I figured you were joking which is why I prefaced it. But the idea that if pedophile preists were allowed to marry they wouldn't have offended is a very common misconception that many still believe today. While you joke, many seriously think that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on December 21, 2019, 06:52:29 PM
I figured you were joking which is why I prefaced it. But the idea that if pedophile preists were allowed to marry they wouldn't have offended is a very common misconception that many still believe today. While you joke, many seriously think that.

1,000 more cases of abuse reported this year. Vatican can't keep up with it all.

https://apnews.com/6e99b1ddf64d5fd7ff85fe065d699e7b

I certainly don't know what the answer is. There are bad people out there in all religions, races, creeds, colors, etc. It's always worse when a trusted adult takes advantage of children.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 22, 2019, 08:48:44 AM
1,000 more cases of abuse reported this year. Vatican can't keep up with it all.

https://apnews.com/6e99b1ddf64d5fd7ff85fe065d699e7b

I certainly don't know what the answer is. There are bad people out there in all religions, races, creeds, colors, etc. It's always worse when a trusted adult takes advantage of children.

and professions...hot fer teachers too, eyn'er?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 22, 2019, 05:09:59 PM
In case someone is looking to buy a Scooper something for xmas ..

https://arbysshop.com/collections/all-products

I like the 10 gallon Arbys hat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 22, 2019, 05:23:36 PM
In case someone is looking to buy a Scooper something for xmas ..

https://arbysshop.com/collections/all-products

I like the 10 gallon Arbys hat.

PM me your address
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 22, 2019, 06:12:12 PM
Why is this the first time I'm hearing about Meaterhosen?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on December 22, 2019, 06:53:05 PM
and professions...hot fer teachers too, eyn'er?

Sure, and professions ... even though teachers aren't passed off as direct conduits to a deity.

oon'e'e'er?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2019, 08:47:14 PM
In case someone is looking to buy a Scooper something for xmas ..



I like the 10 gallon Arbys hat.


Are you sure you really want that?  You will be constantly stopped for autographs by people who think you are Pharrell Wiliams.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 22, 2019, 10:26:09 PM
Sure, and professions ... even though teachers aren't passed off as direct conduits to a deity.

oon'e'e'er?

just another "profession" parents put their trust in such that when they send them off to school, they will be safe and heck, even learning something to further themselves in life.  not playing escaped jailer and the wardens wife
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on December 23, 2019, 09:17:21 AM
There was a pretty good Bison fan turnout.

I believe North Dakota is a state Wisconsin has reciprocity with for in-State tuition.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 23, 2019, 09:36:04 AM
Wife and I just bought blackout curtains for the bedroom. Man, those things are nice but dangerous. I went to take a nap Saturday and I think I just woke up. They make you sleep like the dead
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 23, 2019, 09:44:50 AM
Grate four wild monkey sex, doe. Know peepin' Toms, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 23, 2019, 09:51:18 AM
I believe North Dakota is a state Wisconsin has reciprocity with for in-State tuition.

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last week and I think that's false.  Pretty sure Wisconsin's only reciprocal state is MN. 

However .. there is the Midwest Student Exchange Program which promises to charge students 150% of in-state tuition .. NDSU is included.

https://msep.mhec.org/institutions?field_state_term_tid=9&field_program_type_term_tid=12&field_sector_term_tid=All (https://msep.mhec.org/institutions?field_state_term_tid=9&field_program_type_term_tid=12&field_sector_term_tid=All)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 23, 2019, 09:53:04 AM
Wife and I just bought blackout curtains for the bedroom. Man, those things are nice but dangerous. I went to take a nap Saturday and I think I just woke up. They make you sleep like the dead

Love those.  Wife and I were in Norway 15 years ago and the hotel had blackout shades.  They fit in a groove on the sides, so there were no cracks of light, zero lux.   It was like sleeping in a coal mine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 23, 2019, 10:45:37 AM
Grate four wild monkey sex, doe. Know peepin' Toms, hey?

 alright, what in the gosh darn heck is wild monkey sex?  a quick google says it's loud, so one might need more than curtains to dampen that one unless they're styrofoam err sumpin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 23, 2019, 02:12:16 PM
Wife and I just bought blackout curtains for the bedroom. Man, those things are nice but dangerous. I went to take a nap Saturday and I think I just woke up. They make you sleep like the dead


I have been in hotel rooms with blackout curtains, and decided I would NEVER want them unless maybe I lived in Times Square, on the Vegas Strip, or some similar location. Nearly killed myself heading to the bathroom at 4 am....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on December 23, 2019, 02:15:08 PM
I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last week and I think that's false.  Pretty sure Wisconsin's only reciprocal state is MN. 

However .. there is the Midwest Student Exchange Program which promises to charge students 150% of in-state tuition .. NDSU is included.

https://msep.mhec.org/institutions?field_state_term_tid=9&field_program_type_term_tid=12&field_sector_term_tid=All (https://msep.mhec.org/institutions?field_state_term_tid=9&field_program_type_term_tid=12&field_sector_term_tid=All)

Ah, thanks. For some reason, I thought there was an agreement when I was looking at schools back in the 2007 timeframe. I must have been thinking MESP.

Now, I find it kind of odd there were that many fans from NDSU. There were a few pockets in the student section.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 23, 2019, 03:04:38 PM

Now, I find it kind of odd there were that many fans from NDSU. There were a few pockets in the student section.



I was wondering if maybe we were their only P6 away game within a reasonable driving distance. But then I saw that they played at K-State, and learned that Fargo is about the same distance from Milwaukee as it is from Manhattan, KS.

So much for that theory....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 23, 2019, 08:00:29 PM
Wife and I just bought blackout curtains for the bedroom. Man, those things are nice but dangerous. I went to take a nap Saturday and I think I just woke up. They make you sleep like the dead

If only that were true...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 23, 2019, 08:07:36 PM

I was wondering if maybe we were their only P6 away game within a reasonable driving distance. But then I saw that they played at K-State, and learned that Fargo is about the same distance from Milwaukee as it is from Manhattan, KS.

So much for that theory....

North Dakota schools recruit the Twin Cities area pretty hard, including western Wisconsin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on December 24, 2019, 01:16:22 AM
If only that were true...

My wife was on night shift for about a year after we got married. Blackout curtains were required on every window in the house ("the light comes under the door!") and she put up tin foil on the windows in the bedroom in addition to the curtains. It was like living in a cave. Glad that's over.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 24, 2019, 08:24:51 AM
On the sleeping issue .. my wife and kids occasionally have trouble sleeping, so I got a bottle of melatonin gummies.   

They really do the trick.  The kids like them as they are delicious and shut them up.    I honestly don't know if it's a placebo thing or not, but on nights I don't feel sleepy, I'll take one and 20 minutes later, I'm out until morning.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BBFFTKH (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BBFFTKH)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 24, 2019, 05:07:07 PM
On this special night, I would just like to say NM to all!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 24, 2019, 06:31:46 PM
NM to you too, brother.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 24, 2019, 07:15:10 PM
alright, what in the gosh darn heck is wild monkey sex?  a quick google says it's loud, so one might need more than curtains to dampen that one unless they're styrofoam err sumpin
Well, it is sex 4ever hasn't have in 40+ years
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 24, 2019, 10:46:59 PM
That's a bummer.

(https://i.redd.it/weebk14cmm641.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 24, 2019, 11:35:05 PM
NM to you too, brother.

Amen!  No better way to say "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night" than with a Marquette Special. 

Mix 'em up reindeers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 25, 2019, 09:44:45 PM
The only Notre Dame worth caring about, and it may never recover. 😕

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/12/25/notre-dame-cathedral-may-not-saved-after-fire/2745848001/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 26, 2019, 12:22:41 AM
Love those.  Wife and I were in Norway 15 years ago and the hotel had blackout shades.  They fit in a groove on the sides, so there were no cracks of light, zero lux.   It was like sleeping in a coal mine.

Most hotels have blackout curtains already, but it’s that crack where the shades comes together that makes the biggest difference.

Road Warrior Tip: Use the pants hanger in the closet (the one with the two clips) to clip the curtains together in the middle.  The light around the edges will be negligible more often than not.  Will it be zero lux?  No.  But it will be dark enough that you’re not going to be awoken by light.

IMO, the only benefit of zero lux is normalizing/maintaining circadian rhythms & such, i.e. there’s no benefit on sleep.  Which would make sense considering much of Norway can receive 20+ hours of daylight in the summer months.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 26, 2019, 09:02:22 PM
Massive brawl at the Beef Jerky Outlet.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/large-brawl-breaks-albany-mall-155054802.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 27, 2019, 08:57:26 AM
At my in-laws near Detroit, they have black squirrels in the trees.  Milwaukee has only grey squirrels.

I found a place in Florida that will sell them for $1250, which makes me think I should just capture a few and bring them back myself.   -- Not to mention breed them and sell them for $1249 and retire to easy street.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 27, 2019, 09:01:40 AM
At my in-laws near Detroit, they have black squirrels in the trees.  Milwaukee has only grey squirrels.

I found a place in Florida that will sell them for $1250, which makes me think I should just capture a few and bring them back myself.   -- Not to mention breed them and sell them for $1249 and retire to easy street.

(https://hips.hearstapps.com/del.h-cdn.co/assets/16/30/1469569283-giphy-1.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 27, 2019, 09:03:04 AM
At my in-laws near Detroit, they have black squirrels in the trees.  Milwaukee has only grey squirrels.

I found a place in Florida that will sell them for $1250, which makes me think I should just capture a few and bring them back myself.   -- Not to mention breed them and sell them for $1249 and retire to easy street.

Project Squirrel is a great resource on this matter. Apparently, the black squirrel is a mutation of the grey.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161122/university-village/black-squirrels-project-university-of-illinois/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 27, 2019, 09:09:29 AM
Project Squirrel is a great resource on this matter. Apparently, the black squirrel is a mutation of the grey.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161122/university-village/black-squirrels-project-university-of-illinois/


Bullsh*t.  It's polution. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on December 27, 2019, 12:10:40 PM
At my in-laws near Detroit, they have black squirrels in the trees.  Milwaukee has only grey squirrels.

I found a place in Florida that will sell them for $1250, which makes me think I should just capture a few and bring them back myself.   -- Not to mention breed them and sell them for $1249 and retire to easy street.

And red.    Sadly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 27, 2019, 12:36:24 PM
At my in-laws near Detroit, they have black squirrels in the trees.  Milwaukee has only grey squirrels.

I found a place in Florida that will sell them for $1250, which makes me think I should just capture a few and bring them back myself.   -- Not to mention breed them and sell them for $1249 and retire to easy street.

They are actually Grey Squirrels with a mutation causing black fur.  I see here in Connecticut occasionally.  The black fur squirrels are all over New York City for some reason.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 27, 2019, 02:05:51 PM
All squirrels should look like Waldo, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 27, 2019, 02:21:58 PM
Speaking of squirrels, who likes the pink variety?

(https://cdn.liquor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/05084535/pink-squirrel-720x720-recipe.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on December 27, 2019, 02:45:31 PM
At my in-laws near Detroit, they have black squirrels in the trees.  Milwaukee has only grey squirrels.

I found a place in Florida that will sell them for $1250, which makes me think I should just capture a few and bring them back myself.   -- Not to mention breed them and sell them for $1249 and retire to easy street.
In western Wauk county in my subdivision I would say 20 to 40 % of the squirrels are black 60 to 80% traditional. Some years more black than other years.
That breeding thing sounds good maybe could give me an early retirement. Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 27, 2019, 03:02:11 PM
All squirrels should look like Waldo, hey?

Same to you bud!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 27, 2019, 03:18:55 PM
In western Wauk county in my subdivision I would say 20 to 40 % of the squirrels are black 60 to 80% traditional. Some years more black than other years.
That breeding thing sounds good maybe could give me an early retirement. Thanks.

I had no idea!   Maybe I could trap a few and relocate them to the north shore.   Sure easier than driving them 6 hours from Michigan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 27, 2019, 03:25:14 PM
Bushy squirrels are out deez daze, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on December 27, 2019, 03:30:56 PM
They are actually Grey Squirrels with a mutation causing black fur.  I see here in Connecticut occasionally.  The black fur squirrels are all over New York City for some reason.
Yup, plus in my town there is at least a couple albino squirrels.  I want someone to breed an albino squirrel with a black squirrel to start a race of zebra squirrels, though I suspect they'll just produce more gray ones.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on December 27, 2019, 04:19:14 PM
Chico’s post about the origin of black squirrels with unverifiable claims he can’t back up, followed by a story of working with and name dropping Steve Irwin in 3...2...1....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on December 27, 2019, 04:49:53 PM
Bushy squirrels are out deez daze, aina?
More sleek looking yes. Gotta be cold for them this time of year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2019, 04:59:03 PM
Getting kinda squirrelly here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 27, 2019, 05:02:49 PM
In western Wauk county in my subdivision I would say 20 to 40 % of the squirrels are black 60 to 80% traditional. Some years more black than other years.
That breeding thing sounds good maybe could give me an early retirement. Thanks.
Traditional, hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 27, 2019, 05:04:19 PM
I hear squirrels are nummy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 27, 2019, 07:35:47 PM
I hear squirrels are nummy.

Maybe if ya smoke em, but I don’t know if that’s legal yet here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 27, 2019, 09:44:11 PM
Lots of black squirrels in Lake County.  I drive by at least 2-3/week.  There’s a whole menagerie by my kids’ school. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 27, 2019, 09:51:54 PM
Yup, plus in my town there is at least a couple albino squirrels.  I want someone to breed an albino squirrel with a black squirrel to start a race of zebra squirrels, though I suspect they'll just produce more gray ones.

My brother, who lives in Brentwood, TN, has seen albino deer in his back yard on several occasions
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 28, 2019, 08:15:47 AM
Yup, plus in my town there is at least a couple albino squirrels.  I want someone to breed an albino squirrel with a black squirrel to start a race of zebra squirrels, though I suspect they'll just produce more gray ones.

Now this I want to see!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on December 28, 2019, 08:40:28 AM
Now this I want to see!
you want to watch squirrels breed?  .........OK
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 28, 2019, 01:59:44 PM
Now this I want to see!

 Hey, new web site...squirrelhub bowchicabowow!!

Squirrels gone wild
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 28, 2019, 03:45:33 PM
Anyone here ever eat squirrel?

Taste like chicken?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 28, 2019, 04:12:14 PM
The squirrels in my backyard are always humping.   It's hard NOT to see them doing that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 28, 2019, 04:24:13 PM
How due squirrels make bacon? Squirrel style, girl squirrel on top, reserve squirrel girl? Iz der a kama sutra for squirrels, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 28, 2019, 07:54:16 PM
(https://external-preview.redd.it/QjVNYm1o2hoQHdRLzZJORzr2dhusUwsR_-mF8vB4-ac.jpg?auto=webp&s=b3cfc401c1735e0f6cb143c6762f62299e2659ba)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 28, 2019, 09:10:51 PM
There are some things you just can’t unsee....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Slim on December 28, 2019, 10:27:24 PM
This morning I told my son that it is likely there will be a picture of squirrels humping in Scoop today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 29, 2019, 12:30:57 AM
This morning I told my son that it is likely there will be a picture of squirrels humping in Scoop today.

Squirrel of the Game, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on December 29, 2019, 01:46:35 AM
Bushy squirrels are out deez daze, aina?
I love that retro tumbleweed bush never goes out of style.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on December 29, 2019, 02:11:10 AM
Oh, rule 34. You never cease to amaze.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 29, 2019, 12:22:12 PM
So, after we got home we didn't want to put energy into cooking after a long drive.  I remembered I bought a can of Skyline Chili as a lark. 

  Tonight was the night:


(https://snipboard.io/rqtPSy.jpg)


It looked like this after cooking.  We did add noodles in a bowl.


(https://snipboard.io/q0gno3.jpg)

Skyline is sometimes compared to Real Chili.   On a scale of 0-10, where Real Chili is a 9 .. this can was a 5.

You're welcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 29, 2019, 01:12:25 PM
Skyline has a hint of cinnamon. Odd taste in chili.

I have 7 lbs of my homemade Real Chili slowly simmering today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 29, 2019, 01:48:02 PM

Skyline has a hint of cinnamon. Odd taste in chili.

I have 7 lbs of my homemade Real Chili slowly simmering today.



Do ya get totally plastered and then eat it at 2 am?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 29, 2019, 05:39:55 PM

Do ya get totally plastered and then eat it at 2 am?

Why do you think it's 'slowly' simmering?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on December 29, 2019, 08:54:16 PM
This is a legit question. Has anyone seen MUGURU post in a while? Guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope everything is okay with him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on December 29, 2019, 09:24:29 PM
This is a legit question. Has anyone seen MUGURU post in a while? Guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope everything is okay with him.

He posted yesterday:

He needs 389 points to pass Troy Bell and become the Big East all time scoring leader. Post season games count, however if he averages 21.6 PPG the rest of the way(thru the BE regular season), he will become the Big East all time scoring leader. Just amaing when you think about all the great players that have played in the Big East thru the years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on December 29, 2019, 09:34:57 PM
Took the family to Bowlero yesterday. I had never seen Connect Four Basketball before. It is the funnest amusement place game I’ve ever played. I actually just looked up if I could buy it for my house (I can’t).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on December 29, 2019, 10:30:37 PM
This is a legit question. Has anyone seen MUGURU post in a while? Guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope everything is okay with him.

When things are going well, guru says he doesn't "need" to post. He mostly likes to share his wisdom with us when our Warriors are struggling.

So, after we got home we didn't want to put energy into cooking after a long drive.  I remembered I bought a can of Skyline Chili as a lark. 

Just had a conversation the other day with a guy from Cinci ... and even he agreed that Skyline Chili isn't fit to feed Fido.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 30, 2019, 07:09:47 AM

Do ya get totally plastered and then eat it at 2 am?

If I stay up till 11, that’s late.

It was a crowd pleaser last night. A couple of people lost their Real Chili virginity.

And yes, it is slowly simmering this morning.  The onions will add to the bouquet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on December 30, 2019, 09:11:49 AM
A couple of people lost their Real Chili virginity.

There are some things you just can’t unhear....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on December 30, 2019, 12:49:34 PM
Not sure if this has been posted, but DJO ranked one of the least consequential athletes of the decade by one of my favorites, Jon Bois: 
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true (https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 30, 2019, 12:52:25 PM
Not sure if this has been posted, but DJO ranked one of the least consequential athletes of the decade by one of my favorites, Jon Bois: 
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true (https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true)

Damn that's harsh but true
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 30, 2019, 12:52:54 PM
Not sure if this has been posted, but DJO ranked one of the least consequential athletes of the decade by one of my favorites, Jon Bois: 
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true (https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true)


That's facinating.  I didn't realize that he played so little, shot so much and never scored a point.  Plus none of the shots, had they gone in, would have had an outcome on the game result. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on December 30, 2019, 01:42:31 PM
Not sure if this has been posted, but DJO ranked one of the least consequential athletes of the decade by one of my favorites, Jon Bois: 
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true (https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/12/30/21035159/the-10-least-consequential-athletes-of-the-decade?__twitter_impression=true)

Great post. Loved DJO as a Warrior -- and glad the writer acknowledged his fine MU career -- but this is funny stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 30, 2019, 03:19:33 PM
This is a legit question. Has anyone seen MUGURU post in a while? Guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope everything is okay with him.

He's around.  Ranting on another board about how college basketball records certain statistics.  (I'm not kidding.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 30, 2019, 04:25:31 PM

I bet you could pick one up half price after the holidays.


(not my dad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on December 30, 2019, 05:34:44 PM
I bet you could pick one up half price after the holidays.


(not my dad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI)
Frickin awesome. I need a haircut too. While I'm there maybe I can pick up a Clapper and a thigh master
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 30, 2019, 05:48:15 PM


It was a crowd pleaser last night. A couple of people lost their Real Chili virginity.


1. The correct term is "chili cherry"
2. It doesn't count unless you are actually sitting at the counter in Real Chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 30, 2019, 06:02:08 PM
1. The correct term is "chili cherry"
2. It doesn't count unless you are actually sitting at the counter in Real Chili.

#1 is very biased against males.
#2 has been eaten on the curb.
#3 does the beer swillin' Real Chili count?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 30, 2019, 06:11:24 PM
1. The correct term is "chili cherry"
2. It doesn't count unless you are actually sitting at the counter in Real Chili.

3. Must be able to register a BAC above the legal driving limit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 30, 2019, 07:12:37 PM
#1 is very biased against males.

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/dgxeem2jk2ces/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 30, 2019, 07:20:19 PM
Frickin awesome. I need a haircut too. While I'm there maybe I can pick up a Clapper and a thigh master


Maybe a Pocket Fisherman too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 01, 2020, 08:56:13 AM
I bet you could pick one up half price after the holidays.


(not my dad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI)

 Betcha comes with neon orange warnings about not To use on those nether regions eyna?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 01, 2020, 12:08:05 PM
Betcha comes with neon orange warnings about not To use on those nether regions eyna?

Must have a ladies version for the new age.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 01, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
I bet you could pick one up half price after the holidays.


(not my dad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Tv5Nb27jI)


I'm sure the docs appreciate his self-haircuts when they attach the electrodes for his "treatments."

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 07, 2020, 06:36:49 PM
I probably shouldn't have drank that 2l bottle of Orange Crush.

Drank?  Drunk?  Drunkened?  nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 07, 2020, 09:23:30 PM
I probably shouldn't have drank that 2l bottle of Orange Crush.

Drank?  Drunk?  Drunkened?  nm

Drinked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 08, 2020, 09:41:42 AM
(https://snipboard.io/fBZAbQ.jpg) (https://snipboard.io/fBZAbQ.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on January 08, 2020, 09:43:13 AM
(https://snipboard.io/fBZAbQ.jpg) (https://snipboard.io/fBZAbQ.jpg)

Dying with curly fries in Arby's sauce at your side is like Markus Howard hitting a go ahead 3 pointer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on January 09, 2020, 01:27:45 AM
I probably shouldn't have drank that 2l bottle of Orange Crush.

Drank?  Drunk?  Drunkened?  nm

I am not an English teacher but my mother is. If I remember correctly "I drank" vs "it was drunk."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 09, 2020, 11:41:15 AM
I am not an English teacher but my mother is. If I remember correctly "I drank" vs "it was drunk."

Past participle of drink is drunk.

Present: I drink.
Past Simple: I drank yesterday.
Past Participle: I have drunk it all.

Once you put the "have" in, it's past perfect, which uses the past participle.  "Drunk" is the past participle, therefore, "I probably shouldn't have drunk that 2L of Orange Crush" is correct. 

The general trick is to remove as many words as possible from the sentence using "have," e.g.

I have ______ Orange Crush. 

In this case, because certain parts of the country commonly swap the past forms and use "drunk" as past simple and "drank" as past participle, "drank" is used, but technically, "drunk" is correct.

That said, I have a feeling this is a trick question and there's some archaic rule or exception that Topper is going to lay into us.



I am not an English teacher but my mother is. If I remember correctly "I drank" vs "it was drunk."


Your usage of drank is a verb; your usage of drunk is an adjective.  Your mother is ashamed of you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 09, 2020, 12:48:13 PM
Benny, thoughts on the phrase "orange drank?"

As in, i had some orange drank when i was hung over and it was delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on January 09, 2020, 02:05:28 PM
Your mother is ashamed of you.

Most accurate sentence in scoop history.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 09, 2020, 08:28:05 PM
Benny, thoughts on the phrase "orange drank?"

As in, i had some orange drank when i was hung over and it was delicious.

You’re going to have to consult Emmanuel Lewis on that one. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUBBau on January 10, 2020, 09:31:31 AM
https://twitter.com/mikesbloggity/status/1215468184611934208 (https://twitter.com/mikesbloggity/status/1215468184611934208)

Funniest thing I've seen in a while
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 10, 2020, 10:37:24 AM
https://twitter.com/mikesbloggity/status/1215468184611934208 (https://twitter.com/mikesbloggity/status/1215468184611934208)

Funniest thing I've seen in a while

She must be from French Manitoba.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 11, 2020, 03:15:20 PM
A Royal Family Summit?!? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/11/urgent-talks-continue-to-resolve-harry-and-meghan-crisis

Since they're all getting together anyway, maybe Liz could make it a beer summit too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 11, 2020, 10:29:06 PM
A Royal Family Summit?!? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/11/urgent-talks-continue-to-resolve-harry-and-meghan-crisis

Since they're all getting together anyway, maybe Liz could make it a beer summit too.

i think at this point the queen is gonna need something a little stronger than beers, but scotch would be like advertising fer the enemy, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 11, 2020, 10:36:57 PM
i realize it might be a little late for this year, but gwyneth might have an early start for next years stocking stuffers-better hurry cuz they're selling like hot cakes...wtf is this world coming to?

https://www.theblaze.com/news/gwyneth_paltrow_vagina_candle
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 12, 2020, 12:34:10 PM
https://twitter.com/mikesbloggity/status/1215468184611934208 (https://twitter.com/mikesbloggity/status/1215468184611934208)

Funniest thing I've seen in a while

Looks like it paid off in the end.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/11/us/family-feud-canada-popeyes-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 13, 2020, 09:53:14 PM
Misery peaks at 47.  Is that the driver for the Wojo hate threads?

https://www.bloombergquint.com/global-economics/middle-age-misery-peaks-at-age-of-47-2-economist-says

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 13, 2020, 09:59:13 PM
Misery peaks at 47.  Is that driver for the Wojo hate threads?

https://www.bloombergquint.com/global-economics/middle-age-misery-peaks-at-age-of-47-2-economist-says

Keep this crap out of this thread!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 14, 2020, 06:13:31 PM
ND sucks.

*Posted as a service for real chili 83
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 14, 2020, 06:16:52 PM
ND sucks.

*Posted as a service for real chili 83

10-4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 15, 2020, 11:54:25 AM
Put down the 2%.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-accounts-years-aging-adults.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 15, 2020, 12:56:25 PM
You know those continuing education seminars where the presenter is clearly just reading off his/her script?

I'm attending one right now.... :(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 15, 2020, 01:31:27 PM
Put down the 2%.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-accounts-years-aging-adults.html
Just skimmed that article.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 15, 2020, 03:12:47 PM
Just skimmed that article.

I read the whole thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 15, 2020, 03:34:58 PM
Put down the 2%.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-accounts-years-aging-adults.html
People drink milk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 15, 2020, 03:37:37 PM
Why isn't whole milk 100%?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on January 15, 2020, 11:00:47 PM
Why isn't whole milk 100%?

Whole milk is only 3 or 4% fat, if I remember correctly

Edit: looks like it's 3.5%, according to a quick google search
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2020, 11:28:46 PM
Try snowshoeing. Seriously.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 20, 2020, 11:27:23 AM
Happy National Cheeselovers Day.

The average American eats 31 pounds of cheese a year.

https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-cheese-lovers-day
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 20, 2020, 11:32:24 AM
Happy National Cheeselovers Day.

The average American eats 31 pounds of cheese a year.

https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-cheese-lovers-day

I have hit that already in 2020. Gotta love the Keto diet. Eat all the high fat you want and lose weight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on January 20, 2020, 11:55:56 AM
Just skimmed that article.

Hopefully it's not too late to respond to this, but I gotta say we're really spoiled on Scoop with all the great puns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 20, 2020, 12:26:07 PM
I have hit that already in 2020. Gotta love the Keto diet. Eat all the high fat you want and lose weight.
Me too, but I am getting f'ing tired of cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2020, 12:38:23 PM
Happy National Cheeselovers Day.

The average American eats 31 pounds of cheese a year.

https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-cheese-lovers-day

That's a gouda mount of cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 20, 2020, 01:20:07 PM
That's a gouda mount of cheese.

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/3qsyyAUVKf9D99i1ve/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2020, 02:11:25 PM
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/3qsyyAUVKf9D99i1ve/giphy.gif)


Dude’s having a cow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 20, 2020, 07:18:52 PM
Happy National Cheeselovers Day.

The average American eats 31 pounds of cheese a year.

https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-cheese-lovers-day

 yeah, but how much cheese does the average american cut per year??  :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 21, 2020, 12:40:49 PM
Is Adam Schiff actually John Mark Karr?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 21, 2020, 01:27:57 PM
Is Adam Schiff actually John Mark Karr?

Not sure... but I really liked him in Parks & Recreation (despite his character being an accountant from Minnesota).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 21, 2020, 02:20:59 PM
Not sure... but I really liked him in Parks & Recreation (despite his character being an accountant from Minnesota).

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRVlYkEsLovX-Pce3SPcEt3p8nkmNIOfukbpQkZQJBZ0UR_wDyb)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 21, 2020, 07:18:10 PM
Markus needs 43 to pass Harangody for third all-time on the BE list. Let’s get it done tonight.

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 21, 2020, 07:38:40 PM
Markus needs 43 to pass Harangody for third all-time on the BE list. Let’s get it done tonight.

ND sucks.

Keep that MU Hoops crap out of this thread!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 21, 2020, 08:05:07 PM
Keep that MU Hoops crap out of this thread!


Sorry chick. Can I get you a Honeycrisp?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 21, 2020, 08:13:19 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on January 22, 2020, 12:30:52 PM
Put down the 2%.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-accounts-years-aging-adults.html

I would gladly trade 4.5 years of life to not drink 1% or, God forbid, skim milk.
Skim milk is the red delicious of dairy products.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2020, 01:10:50 PM
I would gladly trade 4.5 years of life to not drink 1% or, God forbid, skim milk.
Skim milk is the red delicious of dairy products.


Yeah, I tried Skim for a while but couldn't stand the watery taste. Then I tried 1% and 2% for a while. Then I just said screw it and went back to whole.

Now docs are finding that fat doesn't contribute to obesity or other illnesses anywhere near as much as sugar does. And yet people who were conditioned to buy skim milk keep buying it.... ?-(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 22, 2020, 01:25:41 PM
I would gladly trade 4.5 years of life to not drink 1% or, God forbid, skim milk.
Skim milk is the red delicious of dairy products.

Ugh.  Drinking whole milk is like chugging coffee creamer to me.  Way too heavy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 22, 2020, 01:31:20 PM
~3-4 years ago I stopped drinking milk.  I'd have a big glass at dinner and then realized it was like 250 calories.  So I switched to water so I can eat more Arby's.

Sorry, farmers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 22, 2020, 01:33:17 PM
1% is fine. I use it for cereal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 22, 2020, 01:38:24 PM
1% is fine. I use it for cereal.

Is that because you think you're fat?

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFhlruw_0tiz06reFqba3GTIRDnIPsOfkmPPWzA6bKLsXk0PYQ5Q&s)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 22, 2020, 01:39:08 PM
Full fat, no grains, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 22, 2020, 01:52:39 PM
Full fat, no grains, hey?

All about this
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 22, 2020, 01:59:29 PM
Thoughts on coconut milk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 22, 2020, 02:00:57 PM
Thoughts on coconut milk?

Best thing for you - if you are a baby coconut.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 22, 2020, 02:25:08 PM
Thoughts on coconut milk?

Stay away. Can't trust the processors to correctly distinguish female coconuts from the male.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 22, 2020, 03:08:26 PM
Thoughts on coconut milk?



Evil, sum tymes ya just kant get a straight answer heer. Ta answer yo questin, Eye'm good wit coconut milk. Makes a grate smoothie, two, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 22, 2020, 03:17:53 PM
didn't the farmers or some group try to ban all products called "milk" that didn't come from an animal?  i.e. coconut "milk" & almond "milk" etc
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on January 22, 2020, 03:20:49 PM
didn't the farmers or some group try to ban all products called "milk" that didn't come from an animal?  i.e. coconut "milk" & almond "milk" etc

I believe Tammy Baldwin put forth that legislation. I'm sure it's farming lobby groups pushing it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 22, 2020, 03:30:44 PM
Let da record sho, Eye wuz inn befour da lock, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 22, 2020, 03:32:24 PM


Evil, sum tymes ya just kant get a straight answer heer. Ta answer yo questin, Eye'm good wit coconut milk. Makes a grate smoothie, two, hey?

Since I am not fluent in 4everonics, are you saying you prefer shaved coconut?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 22, 2020, 03:34:37 PM
Now, dat ewe mentioned it, Bob, hell yeah hoo duzzant, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 22, 2020, 03:36:03 PM
Now, dat ewe mentioned it, Bob, hell yeah hoo isn't, hey?

That explains your smoothie reference then.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2020, 04:20:38 PM
didn't the farmers or some group try to ban all products called "milk" that didn't come from an animal?  i.e. coconut "milk" & almond "milk" etc


Wouldn't surprise me. Stuff like this happens all the time.

Several years back I was touring a coffee farm in Kona and commented that the 100% Kona sample was WAY better than any "Kona Blend" I'd ever had. I learned that distributors could use  "Kona Blend" even if they mixed a tiny amount of Kona coffee and a big pile of lousy beans. As a result, Kona coffee farmers were concerned that people didn't realize how good Kona coffee can be, decreasing the value of their coffee. So the farmers were trying to promote legislation imposing minimum percentages of Kona beans that had to be in anything sold as "Kona Blend."

Dunno if anything ever happened, but I can assure you that 100% Kona coffee that is properly roasted and brewed can be heaven in a cup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 22, 2020, 05:10:34 PM
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity sounds like something that would be put out by a supplement-peddling company.

Where can one find a list of legitimate peer-reviewed journals vs. those that are just mouthpieces for the industry/marketers?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: source? on January 22, 2020, 05:34:46 PM
Speaking of weird laws that the dairy lobby has supported, did you know that Wisconsin Statute 97.18(5) prohibits substituting margarine for butter at any state institution unless ordered by a doctor? This includes schools, hospitals, and prisons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on January 22, 2020, 05:36:57 PM
~3-4 years ago I stopped drinking milk.  I'd have a big glass at dinner and then realized it was like 250 calories.  So I switched to water so I can eat more Arby's.

Sorry, farmers.

Plus, milk has a lot of sugar.  Check the label.

And, surprisingly, so does ketchup.  LOTS of sugar in ketchup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 22, 2020, 06:06:38 PM
Plus, milk has a lot of sugar.  Check the label.

And, surprisingly, so does ketchup.  LOTS of sugar in ketchup.

If ketchup is the reason you are fat, you are using waaaay too much.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on January 22, 2020, 06:10:45 PM
If ketchup is the reason you are fat, you are using waaaay too much.
This, it might be the 4 hotdogs you put in on for each meal (unless you are from Chicago)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2020, 06:19:49 PM
If ketchup is the reason you are fat, you are using waaaay too much.


When my daughter was younger, french fries were essentially just a delivery device for Heinz Ketchup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 22, 2020, 08:53:40 PM
This, it might be the 4 hotdogs you put in on for each meal (unless you are from Chicago)

Ketchup belongs nowhere near a hot dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on January 22, 2020, 09:11:28 PM
Thoughts on coconut milk?
I didn’t know coconuts had tiddies...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 23, 2020, 07:12:58 AM
Ketchup belongs nowhere near a hot dog.

It pains me to say this, but my youngest puts ketchup on bratwurst.  It brings shame to our family.

Clearly, I have failed as a parent.  It's not for lack of effort, however; I ridicule her mercilessly each and every time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on January 23, 2020, 07:23:19 AM
Ketchup belongs nowhere near a hot dog.
ketchup belongs nowhere near anything. Ketchup is, by far, the most overrated condiment
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 23, 2020, 08:44:17 AM
Wasabi sauce. Great condiment or greatest condiment?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 23, 2020, 08:46:44 AM
I like ketchup.   Sue me.   But I like other condiments more.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUCam on January 23, 2020, 08:53:42 AM
Wasabi sauce. Great condiment or greatest condiment?

Great condiment. However, with all due respect to Wasabi sauce, Durkee's Sauce, McD's Special Sauce, the title of "greatest condiment" goes to Andalouse Sauce, especially when served with Frites in Belgium.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 23, 2020, 08:55:23 AM
I like ketchup.   Sue me.   But I like other condiments more.

Why use “catsup” when there are extra packets of Arby’s Sauce nearby? Your game summaries have less meaning now.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 23, 2020, 08:57:33 AM
English ketchup tastes better. It's more vinnegary less sugary
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on January 23, 2020, 09:09:29 AM
Ketchup on burger or fries
Mustard on Hot Dog
Stadium sauce on brat

Arby's sauce on everything else
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 23, 2020, 09:15:29 AM

Wouldn't surprise me. Stuff like this happens all the time.

Several years back I was touring a coffee farm in Kona and commented that the 100% Kona sample was WAY better than any "Kona Blend" I'd ever had. I learned that distributors could use  "Kona Blend" even if they mixed a tiny amount of Kona coffee and a big pile of lousy beans. As a result, Kona coffee farmers were concerned that people didn't realize how good Kona coffee can be, decreasing the value of their coffee. So the farmers were trying to promote legislation imposing minimum percentages of Kona beans that had to be in anything sold as "Kona Blend."

Dunno if anything ever happened, but I can assure you that 100% Kona coffee that is properly roasted and brewed can be heaven in a cup.

Very similar to Jamaican Blue Mt. coffee, in JA it's either 100% Blue Mt. or it gets labeled High Mt. coffee.

Speaking of weird laws that the dairy lobby has supported, did you know that Wisconsin Statute 97.18(5) prohibits substituting margarine for butter at any state institution unless ordered by a doctor? This includes schools, hospitals, and prisons.

The dairy industry also was the reason WI had to have yellow license plates for years. They had to change state law to change from yellow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 23, 2020, 09:57:57 AM
My kids started putting mustard on sloppy joes.  It's actually not bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 23, 2020, 10:03:06 AM
Horseradish Aoli from Trader Joe’s. A rich man’s Horsey Sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 23, 2020, 10:05:03 AM
Great condiment. However, with all due respect to Wasabi sauce, Durkee's Sauce, McD's Special Sauce, the title of "greatest condiment" goes to Andalouse Sauce, especially when served with Frites in Belgium.

I'll have to take your word, not planing on getting to Belgium anytime soon.

Wasbai sauce on a nice turkey club, heaven.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 23, 2020, 10:08:08 AM
Why use “catsup” when there are extra packets of Arby’s Sauce nearby? Your game summaries have less meaning now.

I am really going to get in trouble now, but I rarely go to Arby's, only went to Real Chili twice (it tore me up both times), and never liked the Lanche, much preferring Hegarty's, O'D's, and the Gym.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 23, 2020, 10:24:39 AM
Wasabi sauce. Great condiment or greatest condiment?

Not versatile enough.

Greatest condiment is hot barbecue sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 23, 2020, 10:38:31 AM
Not versatile enough.

Greatest condiment is hot barbecue sauce.

Tobasco or Siracusa. You can make anything spicy and less sugar for the keto/HFLC people
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 23, 2020, 10:49:51 AM
Tobasco or Siracusa. You can make anything spicy and less sugar for the keto/HFLC people

Problem is Cholula is vastly superior.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 23, 2020, 10:51:57 AM
Problem is Cholula is vastly superior.

Gringo Bandito > Cholula > Sriracha > Tabasco



https://amazon.com/Gringo-Bandito-Sauce-Green-Ounce/dp/B00CXZKD16

You're welcome, Scoop.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on January 23, 2020, 10:54:45 AM
Never had Gringo Bandito, but Marie Sharp's > all
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 23, 2020, 11:00:21 AM
Gringo Bandito > Cholula > Sriracha > Tabasco



https://amazon.com/Gringo-Bandito-Sauce-Green-Ounce/dp/B00CXZKD16

You're welcome, Scoop.



You better be right if I'm buying a 4-pack. What flavor am I looking at?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 23, 2020, 11:02:51 AM
You better be right if I'm buying a 4-pack. What flavor am I looking at?

Super Hot Variety.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 23, 2020, 11:06:46 AM
Super Hot Variety.

I'll let you know.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 23, 2020, 11:14:37 AM
Gringo Bandito > Cholula > Sriracha > Tabasco



https://amazon.com/Gringo-Bandito-Sauce-Green-Ounce/dp/B00CXZKD16

You're welcome, Scoop.

Is it fair to compare verde with reds? that's a different league
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on January 23, 2020, 11:20:25 AM
Is it fair to compare verde with reds? that's a different league

I usually prefer reds, but it's not bad to add a little depth to the roster by keeping a green on the bench
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 23, 2020, 11:33:13 AM
ketchup belongs nowhere near anything. Ketchup is, by far, the most overrated condiment

This
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 23, 2020, 11:35:09 AM
Horseradish Aoli from Trader Joe’s. A rich man’s Horsey Sauce.

Aldi Joe's is one of the greatest scams of all time.

Get rich people, who would never step foot in an Aldi, to go to a fancier Aldi and pay double or triple the price for the same private label items.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 23, 2020, 11:38:51 AM
Aldi Joe's is one of the greatest scams of all time.

Get rich people, who would never step foot in an Aldi, to go to a fancier Aldi and pay double or triple the price for the same private label items.

My understanding is they're not the same company in the US. Didn't the founder give half to one brother and half to another so even in Europe Aldi in one country is not necessarily aldi in another.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 23, 2020, 11:43:01 AM
My understanding is they're not the same company in the US. Didn't the founder give half to one brother and half to another so even in Europe Aldi in one country is not necessarily aldi in another.


There are two Aldi's.  In Europe, they are Aldi Nord (owns Trader Joe's in US) and Aldi Sud (Aldi in US).  They have divided Europe between them country by country, except for Germany which is divided in half.  Both headquarters are in the same German city.  Yes they were both run by brothers after the company was divided.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on January 23, 2020, 11:47:24 AM
I love the sweet sweet tomato'y flavor of Ketchup and I don't care what you flat landers think!   

It's not like a hot dog is fine cuisine that is ruined by some uncouth condiment.  it's freakin' leftover meat squished into a tube. 

Plus ketchup is good for choking down other meat products when the cook doesn't know how to prepare it properly.  Pork chops in particular when they get dried out... much better to just smother it in the red goodness.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on January 23, 2020, 12:12:07 PM
I love the sweet sweet tomato'y flavor of Ketchup and I don't care what you flat landers think!   

It's not like a hot dog is fine cuisine that is ruined by some uncouth condiment.  it's freakin' leftover meat squished into a tube. 

Plus ketchup is good for choking down other meat products when the cook doesn't know how to prepare it properly.  Pork chops in particular when they get dried out... much better to just smother it in the red goodness.
tell the cook to sous vide that sh$%, will never have dried.meat again. Of you want tomatoey.goodness, make.some tomato jam.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 23, 2020, 12:49:58 PM
Maple syrup. The real stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 23, 2020, 01:38:56 PM
Aldi Joe's is one of the greatest scams of all time.

Get rich people, who would never step foot in an Aldi, to go to a fancier Aldi and pay double or triple the price for the same private label items.

Is Trader Joe’s really that expensive though? I feel like it’s cheaper than Mariano’s.

I like Trader Joe’s quite a bit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 23, 2020, 01:48:35 PM
Is it fair to compare verde with reds? that's a different league

There are two reds, a green and a new yellow I haven't tried.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 23, 2020, 02:02:50 PM
El Yucateco, or go home.

Or Dunk's Sonoran habanero salsa....to die for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 23, 2020, 03:41:53 PM
Wasabi sauce. Great condiment or greatest condiment?

Pickapeppa beats that easily
El Yucateco, or go home.
I do like their green habanero sauce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 23, 2020, 03:51:04 PM

Is Trader Joe’s really that expensive though? I feel like it’s cheaper than Mariano’s.

I like Trader Joe’s quite a bit.




I like it too...and it isn't that expensive. For some of the things I buy, they are the cheapest option in town. Lotsa good deals on organic produce, for example.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 23, 2020, 05:32:56 PM


I like it too...and it isn't that expensive. For some of the things I buy, they are the cheapest option in town. Lotsa good deals on organic produce, for example.

Me three.  There's been one about 1/2 mile from my office for a long time and I had never been there before about six months ago.  I always assumed that it was similar to Whole Foods, which is crazy expensive. The first time I went to TJ's, it was a revelation.  The prices seem reasonable to me. Great cheese selection, some good spices, a lot of good frozen food.  For the record, I've got no problem with Aldi, either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on January 23, 2020, 06:26:53 PM
Taco Bell's mild sauce.

Put it on anything. Im dead serious. Even mac n cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on January 23, 2020, 06:38:55 PM

I like El Yucateco green habanero sauce ....Hotter the better ! ! !   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 23, 2020, 07:24:21 PM
Taco Bell's mild sauce.

Put it on anything. Im dead serious. Even mac n cheese.

No Taco Bell Diablo Sauce for you?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on January 23, 2020, 09:14:22 PM
Gringo Bandito > Cholula > Sriracha > Tabasco



https://amazon.com/Gringo-Bandito-Sauce-Green-Ounce/dp/B00CXZKD16

You're welcome, Scoop.

Every hot sauce has its place, but Valentina and its smokiness replaces any need for Cholula.

Sambal oelek is the most versatile and underrated.

Favorite recent discovery is the Thai green with lemongrass from Seed Ranch Flavor Co. Not very hot, but the flavor is incredible.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on January 23, 2020, 09:29:46 PM
Is Trader Joe’s really that expensive though? I feel like it’s cheaper than Mariano’s.

I like Trader Joe’s quite a bit.
But at Mariano’s, you can get a $2 pint of IPA while you shop. 😬
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 23, 2020, 09:38:34 PM
I like El Yucateco green habanero sauce ....Hotter the better ! ! !   8-)

Dis^^^^^^^^
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 24, 2020, 04:12:16 PM
Gringo Bandito > Cholula > Sriracha > Tabasco



https://amazon.com/Gringo-Bandito-Sauce-Green-Ounce/dp/B00CXZKD16

You're welcome, Scoop.



Got my package today. Great recommendation.

Tried all three varieties on a flour tortilla.

The green sauce is fantastically tasty and hot. The super hot as well, the regular sauce didn’t bring enough flavor, but loving the other two.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 24, 2020, 08:11:54 PM
We had Kopps tonight.  I decided to try and call in my order.   Called, waited 15 minutes in the comfort of my home, drove, walked in, 2 minutes later walked out. 

Best Kopps run ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 24, 2020, 08:31:08 PM
If you shop at Trader Joe's, you are not a man.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 24, 2020, 08:32:41 PM
If you shop at Trader Joe's, you are not a man.

my Trader Joe’s always has hot chicks in it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 24, 2020, 08:35:17 PM
my Trader Joe’s always has hot chicks in it.

Just look at the chicks and don't purchase anything and you're still a man. Or you can buy a few things to avoid arrest, etc and you're still a guy. So yeah, there are exceptions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 24, 2020, 08:38:03 PM
my Trader Joe’s always has hot chicks in it.

That’s why JayBee has no interest.

If you shop at Trader Joe's, you are not a man.


Overcompensation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on January 24, 2020, 08:41:25 PM
That’s why JayBee has no interest.
 
Overcompensation.

It's all ugly broads up at StN, ainAl?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 24, 2020, 08:53:17 PM
It's all ugly broads up at StN, ainAl?

You are so very sensitive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 25, 2020, 01:53:37 PM
My 10th and final Pinewood Derby was today.  My youngest son (the one I clearly don't love as much) has zero trophies to my eldest son's four.   He decided if Dad couldn't get his car to go fast, let's go for slowest car.


(https://snipboard.io/NRzVZH.jpg)
THE ARBYNATOR

We came in 2nd place slowest, which was trophy worthy, so I'm back in my son's good graces. 

2nd place is perfect, just like Arby's: It's Not What You Wanted .. but OK.  :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 25, 2020, 03:48:54 PM
My 10th and final Pinewood Derby was today.  My youngest son (the one I clearly don't love as much) has zero trophies to my eldest son's four.   He decided if Dad couldn't get his car to go fast, let's go for slowest car.


(https://snipboard.io/NRzVZH.jpg)
THE ARBYNATOR

We came in 2nd place slowest, which was trophy worthy, so I'm back in my son's good graces. 

2nd place is perfect, just like Arby's: It's Not What You Wanted .. but OK.  :-\


The Pinewood Yugo. Epic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 25, 2020, 06:14:44 PM
My 10th and final Pinewood Derby was today.  My youngest son (the one I clearly don't love as much) has zero trophies to my eldest son's four.   He decided if Dad couldn't get his car to go fast, let's go for slowest car.


(https://snipboard.io/NRzVZH.jpg)
THE ARBYNATOR

We came in 2nd place slowest, which was trophy worthy, so I'm back in my son's good graces. 

2nd place is perfect, just like Arby's: It's Not What You Wanted .. but OK.  :-\

I think i love you Topper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 25, 2020, 07:19:09 PM
We had Kopps tonight.  I decided to try and call in my order.   Called, waited 15 minutes in the comfort of my home, drove, walked in, 2 minutes later walked out. 

Best Kopps run ever.

I tried that at cousins...twice to give them a 2nd chance. Ordered up a couple of cheese steaks, said it would be15 minutes.  Get there in 15 minutes, no one in the joint and they hadn’t even thrown the carcass on the grill yet??  These guys used to be our “go to” sub place.  Over priced. Good help is really hard to find
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 25, 2020, 07:22:26 PM
I tried that at cousins...twice to give them a 2nd chance. Ordered up a couple of cheese steaks, said it would be15 minutes.  Get there in 15 minutes, no one in the joint and they hadn’t even thrown the carcass on the grill yet??  These guys used to be our “go to” sub place.  Over priced. Good help is really hard to find


Jimmy John’s. Freaky fast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 25, 2020, 07:48:35 PM
Cousins special is special.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 26, 2020, 08:07:03 AM
My brothers gave up on being competitive once they figured out that the winners' dads were all mechanical engineers and our dad was an English major.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2020, 07:41:12 PM
My brothers gave up on being competitive once they figured out that the winners' dads were all mechanical engineers and our dad was an English major.


I plan to give up on being competitive as soon as I defeat everyone at everything.

Oddly enough, I have been accused of being stubborn.🤔
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 26, 2020, 09:35:39 PM
Huy Fong gets a lot of love

https://www.thrillist.com/node/3350234

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/the-best-hot-sauces-you-can-buy-on-amazon-article/amp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 26, 2020, 11:49:23 PM

I plan to give up on being competitive as soon as I defeat everyone at everything.


Is this impending game of one-on-one being held on your court or JayBee’s?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2020, 08:20:33 AM
Is this impending game of one-on-one being held on your court or JayBee’s?


The neutral court at Mayo HS. Although it is about two miles from my house, I don't play any home one-on-ones there, so it qualifies.

It may take a while to get to that, though. I am tentatively penciling it in sometime during 2045. JayBee - you up for that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 27, 2020, 10:11:48 AM

The neutral court at Mayo HS. Although it is about two miles from my house, I don't play any home one-on-ones there, so it qualifies.

It may take a while to get to that, though. I am tentatively penciling it in sometime during 2045. JayBee - you up for that?

I would suggest taking on JayBee much earlier, i.e. before he hits his prime.


And I see what you did there... which is somewhat ironic given the architectural features of Mayo HS.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2020, 12:53:59 PM
I don't understand how I missed this. Monday was Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

https://sealedair.com/bubble-wrap-appreciation-day

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 29, 2020, 02:56:18 PM
On a whim, wife and I rewatched Gremlins today. Holy crap, that movie is a lot more f*cked up than I remember.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 29, 2020, 03:08:53 PM
On a whim, wife and I rewatched Gremlins today. Holy crap, that movie is a lot more f*cked up than I remember.



Sew, how long y'all bin married now, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 29, 2020, 03:39:49 PM
On a whim, wife and I rewatched Gremlins today. Holy crap, that movie is a lot more f*cked up than I remember.

Let me guess, you watched at 2AM?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 29, 2020, 04:26:08 PM
On a whim, wife and I rewatched Gremlins today. Holy crap, that movie is a lot more f*cked up than I remember.

Tough day in The Academy, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on January 29, 2020, 05:19:25 PM
On a whim, wife and I rewatched Gremlins today. Holy crap, that movie is a lot more f*cked up than I remember.

Why would you watch a Christmas movie at the end of January?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 29, 2020, 05:55:35 PM
Wuz der a whole in yo popcorn bucket, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 29, 2020, 09:18:15 PM
Someone needs to neuter whoever wrote that commercial where Matthew McConaughey whistles the Andy Griffith theme.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on January 30, 2020, 10:09:19 PM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.

Good call.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on January 31, 2020, 12:13:37 PM
Someone needs to neuter whoever wrote that commercial where Matthew McConaughey whistles the Andy Griffith theme.

I've programmed the DVR to FF if McConaughey's face or voice appear.

I'm much more ragey now about the annoying af Pandora Tide ad set to Fur Elise. Have considered hiring Russian hackers on Proctor & Gamble's servers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: patso on January 31, 2020, 01:05:41 PM
I currently hate the tail gating insurance commercial that is on every five minutes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 31, 2020, 01:11:03 PM
I currently hate the tail gating insurance commercial that is on every five minutes

Don't you want to ice fish with Matthew McConaughey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on January 31, 2020, 01:37:16 PM
Someone needs to neuter whoever wrote that commercial where Matthew McConaughey whistles the Andy Griffith theme.

Because of the tune or because of the commercial being piss poor?

For me, I'm bothered by the fact that if that commercial makes no sense.     Why wouldn't they just have him drive out on the ice instead of walking that far?   Ice too thin better not be a reason, it's a freakin' commercial.    And why does he sit in the tailgate instead of in a heated comfy front seat?   MM doesn't look comfortable at all...   what am I even watching here? 

Oh, and why Andy Griffith theme song?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 31, 2020, 02:21:19 PM
Don't you want to ice fish with Matthew McConaughey?

I think he'd be a blast to get f-ed up with.   If that involves fishing, so be it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 31, 2020, 03:33:33 PM
I think he'd be a blast to get f-ed up with.   If that involves fishing, so be it.

MM likely ice fishes in the nude too with a dube hanging from his lower lip, Zigs. Perfect bromance for you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on January 31, 2020, 04:36:55 PM
MM likely ice fishes in the nude too with a dube hanging from his lower lip, Zigs. Perfect bromance for you.
One of my best buddies from law school wrote a movie called “Surfer Dude.” It’s one of the most horrid films ever made. It literally has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Somehow they convinced MM to star. My buddy said he was a blast but had, how do I say this politely...an aversion to bathing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on January 31, 2020, 04:46:08 PM

Oh, and why Andy Griffith theme song?
Andy and Opie fish at the beginning, and in real life Aunt Bea is Matthew McConaughnahey's grandmother
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on January 31, 2020, 06:42:30 PM
Someone needs to neuter whoever wrote that commercial where Matthew McConaughey whistles the Andy Griffith theme.

More annoying whistle commercials coming on Sunday. This is your trigger warning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on January 31, 2020, 07:53:44 PM
Has anyone else noticed an uptick over the last couple years of people who spell the word lose “loose”.  Is it just a rash of typos do people really think lose has two o’s?

It’s the little things in life...that bug the crap out of me!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on January 31, 2020, 09:42:30 PM
Me too  !!  !   How about when people say 25$    not $25...  ??? One of my peeves ! ! !
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 31, 2020, 10:19:19 PM
Me too  !!  !   How about when people say 25$    not $25...  ??? One of my peeves ! ! !

Inconsistent spacing and punctuation marks bothers me too...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 31, 2020, 10:28:19 PM
Me too  !!  !   How about when people say 25$    not $25...  ??? One of my peeves ! ! !

When I hear people say “dollars twenty-five” it makes me wonder what drug they are on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 01, 2020, 07:36:31 PM
This thread is becoming lot's of fun!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 01, 2020, 11:42:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/vnUv2fhFy5E
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 02, 2020, 02:02:17 PM
Groundhog Day is one of the top movies of all time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 02, 2020, 02:05:33 PM
Groundhog Day is one of the top movies of all time.

Strong repeat viewing, hey? Over and over and over.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 02, 2020, 02:54:26 PM
Strong repeat viewing, hey? Over and over and over.

I imagine .. I've seen the whole movie 5x, at least, and parts of the movie 20x.

Made my kids watch it for the 2nd time this afternoon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on February 02, 2020, 03:01:03 PM
I imagine .. I've seen the whole movie 5x, at least, and parts of the movie 20x.

Made my kids watch it for the 2nd time this afternoon.
I’m A God. I’m not THE God...I don’t think.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 02, 2020, 03:11:34 PM
The Jeep commercial referencing Ground Hog day is genius.  Cannot believe they got Bill and Brian Murray to do it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 02, 2020, 04:11:24 PM
Groundhog Day is one of the top movies of all time.

The quarry scene is shot in Franklin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on February 02, 2020, 04:28:45 PM
The quarry scene is shot in Franklin.
My senior year I had a few alcohol-induced trysts with a Marquette cheerleader from Woodstock, IL. I remember her telling me that parts of the film were being shot in and around that area.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 02, 2020, 04:39:05 PM
My senior year I had a few alcohol-induced trysts with a Marquette cheerleader from Woodstock, IL. I remember her telling me that parts of the film were being shot in and around that area.

Yeah, the entire move in shot in Woodstock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 04, 2020, 04:50:16 PM
Groundhog Day is one of the top movies of all time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 04, 2020, 05:30:11 PM
My senior year I had a few alcohol-induced trysts with a Marquette cheerleader from Woodstock, IL. I remember her telling me that parts of the film were being shot in and around that area.

Jen Lada?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on February 04, 2020, 05:40:40 PM
If I may go Cheeks mode ....
I had a pleasant conversation with Steven Tobolowsky, aka Needlenose Ned Ryerson, when he was back in Woodstock for a Groundhog Day event about a decade ago. Friendly guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2020, 06:53:26 PM
If I may go Cheeks mode ....
I had a pleasant conversation with Steven Tobolowsky, aka Needlenose Ned Ryerson, when he was back in Woodstock for a Groundhog Day event about a decade ago. Friendly guy.

How friendly was he?

(http://ift.tt/2izN1mK)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 04, 2020, 07:38:01 PM
If I may go Cheeks mode ....
I had a pleasant conversation with Steven Tobolowsky, aka Needlenose Ned Ryerson, when he was back in Woodstock for a Groundhog Day event about a decade ago. Friendly guy.

He has a great turn in Silicon Valley.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on February 04, 2020, 10:42:44 PM
He has a great turn in Silicon Valley.
And on Californication too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on February 04, 2020, 10:44:34 PM
Jen Lada?
I just had to google who that was.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 05, 2020, 08:54:25 AM
If I may go Cheeks mode ....

WTF, Pakuni?!?  Are you trying to rip a fu@king hole in the space-time continuum?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 05, 2020, 09:00:23 AM
My senior year I had a few alcohol-induced trysts with a Marquette cheerleader from Woodstock, IL. I remember her telling me that parts of the film were being shot in and around that area.

  bumpin ugly films shot in a quarry in franklin?  nice!  best one i have is on the bar at hegarty's after closing time ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 06, 2020, 05:04:51 PM
I just had a really good lemon poppyseed muffin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 06, 2020, 05:17:03 PM
I just had a really good lemon poppyseed muffin.

So you had an oxymoron?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 08, 2020, 10:41:05 AM
Wocky,

Can you post the list of folks banned, and how many times they’ve been banned?

If the list is too long, keep it to multiple bannings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2020, 05:47:52 PM
So you had an oxymoron?



Who you calling an oxymoron?

Oh, wait....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2020, 05:49:53 PM
Wocky,

Can you post the list of folks banned, and how many times they’ve been banned?

If the list is too long, keep it to multiple bannings.

How 'bout we post a list of posters who oughta be banned?

 ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 10, 2020, 09:18:39 AM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2468/0639/products/Futurama_Fry_1024x1024@2x.png?v=1509991193)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on February 10, 2020, 11:14:40 AM
I’m no fan of winter, but that snow in Milwaukee yesterday was really pretty. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on February 11, 2020, 08:20:21 AM
I’m no fan of winter, but that snow in Milwaukee yesterday was really pretty.
It was all rain by the time that weather system got here.  Almost a snow-free winter again this year in southwestern CT, knock on wood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on February 11, 2020, 12:08:50 PM
It was all rain by the time that weather system got here.  Almost a snow-free winter again this year in southwestern CT, knock on wood.
Don’t jinx us man!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorjoe on February 11, 2020, 03:27:57 PM
Can't we all just get along?
Go Warriors!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Johnny B on February 11, 2020, 04:15:13 PM
Wade all over the news today. I assume it qualifys as politics and the details shall not be mentioned but dang he is all over the place today. Personal life on a microscope for the country to see.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 11, 2020, 04:39:15 PM
Wade all over the news today. I assume it qualifys as politics and the details shall not be mentioned but dang he is all over the place today. Personal life on a microscope for the country to see.

Not politics.  Revealed his 12-y/o daughter is trans-gender.  Good for him for being supportive.  I'd expect nothing less from a guy like D-Wade.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2020, 04:53:38 PM
Not politics.  Revealed his 12-y/o daughter is trans-gender.  Good for him for being supportive.  I'd expect nothing less from a guy like D-Wade.


Agreed. It's just life, and Dwyane is doing what a good dad should.  :)

In fairness to Johnny B, it would probably have been called "political" not too long ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 11, 2020, 05:08:17 PM
Haven't seen the news today, but this was out a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 11, 2020, 06:21:05 PM
My wife just played me D Wade's interview on Ellen today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2020, 09:07:03 PM
The Minnesota Badgers, eh?

http://www.startribune.com/target-says-its-minnesota-badgers-onesie-is-donesie-apologizes/567762012/

Oops....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 11, 2020, 09:17:54 PM
They also spelled Bagders wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on February 12, 2020, 11:03:08 AM
I was disappointed Daniel the golden retriever lost at Westminster yesterday.  Standard poodles aren’t my thing. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on February 12, 2020, 11:37:25 AM
Goldens are great, but we've had 4 standard poodles over the last many years, and they are absolutely great dogs. They also don't shed and graze which means you can put all their food out in the morning and they'll eat when they wish -- never too much. Obviously that fancy trim is out. Joe Garagiola used to say it kept their joints warm as hunting dogs -- imagine a teacup size poodle hunting geese!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2020, 12:50:48 PM
Why do people pick the best dog?

Shouldn’t a panel of dogs pick?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 12, 2020, 01:22:23 PM
Why do people pick the best dog?

Shouldn’t a panel of dogs pick?

They stopped doing that after the Russian Hounds and Siberian Huskies always picked dogs from the Soviet bloc and gave American dogs ridiculously low scores.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 12, 2020, 01:58:18 PM
I had no idea this existed:

https://www.cameo.com/home
Title: Re: NM
Post by: SERocks on February 12, 2020, 02:01:43 PM
Hm...I should sign up as talent.

I could use an extra quarter.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: NickelDimer on February 12, 2020, 02:05:05 PM
I had no idea this existed:

https://www.cameo.com/home
Oh it’s a thing. Here’s a classic:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrodyLogan/status/1102698642178297856
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2020, 02:57:51 PM
It wouldn’t surprise me a bit if the video clips were really generated by some Russian bots.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 12, 2020, 03:25:53 PM
It wouldn’t surprise me a bit if the video clips were really generated by some Russian bots.

MUScoop only has about 5 users. The rest are AI bots intended to provide "meaningful" interaction. The technology was initially developed for the 4 DePaul fans. The fun is guessing Bot vs Not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 12, 2020, 04:34:06 PM
MUScoop only has about 5 users. The rest are AI bots intended to provide "meaningful" interaction. The technology was initially developed for the 4 DePaul fans. The fun is guessing Bot vs Not.

Is it true that if you out a bot, they’ll strongly deny it?

Oh by the way, I say real chili 83 is a bot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on February 12, 2020, 04:40:54 PM
I had no idea this existed:

https://www.cameo.com/home
A few months back a buddy celebrated his 10th anniversary of sobriety. Had one of his favorite “adult film” actresses (Veronica Avluv) record a message for him. In fact, if you search her on Cameo they may actually show the video (hint: To Freak).

Anyway, she was a really good sport about it and my buddy loved.

Best $69 I ever spent. And no...that is NOT. A typo. $69.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 13, 2020, 09:00:57 AM
Loving the new official Marquette Valentines.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQqZ0HeXYAAxFs8?format=jpg&name=small)

https://twitter.com/golden_seagulI/status/1227962974507323392
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 13, 2020, 10:48:18 AM
Is it true that if you out a bot, they’ll strongly deny it?

Oh by the way, I say real chili 83 is a bot.

ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 13, 2020, 12:04:47 PM
ND sucks

Wow... artificial intelligence is getting super intelligent.  I don't know whether to be excited or scared.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 13, 2020, 02:55:30 PM
Wow... artificial intelligence is getting super intelligent.  I don't know whether to be excited or scared.


Nice try! We all know that bots don't have emotions...or do you?!?

 :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 14, 2020, 01:48:39 AM
A few months back a buddy celebrated his 10th anniversary of sobriety. Had one of his favorite “adult film” actresses (Veronica Avluv) record a message for him. In fact, if you search her on Cameo they may actually show the video (hint: To Freak).

Anyway, she was a really good sport about it and my buddy loved.

Best $69 I ever spent. And no...that is NOT. A typo. $69.

so what is it about veronica, that your bud takes a liking to over, say any number of the others?  their taste in clothes? or just their taste... ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 14, 2020, 08:03:38 AM
What's the deal with the sweat towel guys at bball games?  Why can't they give them those mop things and get the damn job done? 

And why can't the mops be like 3-4 feet wide instead of their usual tiny surface?   This is America!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 14, 2020, 10:53:43 AM
Also .. this came up at work today.  Man, now that was a TV show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TueALMuOi5Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TueALMuOi5Q)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 14, 2020, 11:13:49 AM
Also .. this came up at work today.  Man, now that was a TV show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TueALMuOi5Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TueALMuOi5Q)

Meh, it's no Banana Splits.  I haven't heard the theme song in 50 years, and I still remember it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on February 14, 2020, 12:08:45 PM
I had no idea this existed:

https://www.cameo.com/home

It's amazing... I like to try to get them to say 'Go Warriors' and give a shotout to my AAU team

https://twitter.com/JBBauer612/status/1207099594053734400

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2020, 12:23:25 PM
Not the best way to navigate a roundabout....

https://www.foxla.com/video/654594
Title: Re: NM
Post by: SERocks on February 15, 2020, 02:17:48 PM
Not the best way to navigate a roundabout....

https://www.foxla.com/video/654594

Whoa.  Nice. 

My wife hates the roundabouts.   And they are going in everywhere.  I don't mind them.  I don't go all Dukes of Hazzard on them either though....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on February 15, 2020, 02:29:58 PM
Not the best way to navigate a roundabout....

https://www.foxla.com/video/654594
That doesn't look like a roundabout.  It looks like a 4 way intersection with landscaping in the middle of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 15, 2020, 02:53:00 PM
Whoa.  Nice. 

My wife hates the roundabouts.   And they are going in everywhere.  I don't mind them.  I don't go all Dukes of Hazzard on them either though....

Yeah, I hate more efficient, safer and more economical intersections too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on February 15, 2020, 03:06:06 PM
Yeah, I hate more efficient, safer and more economical intersections too.
Who doesn't like to stop and look at the scenery...one car length at a time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2020, 04:02:44 PM
I love roundabouts and find them very intuitive. But it’s frustrating when you find yourself behind someone who doesn’t understand how they work, so they stop mid-circle for some car that’s approaching. I suspect it’ll get better as they become more common in the US.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 16, 2020, 01:29:08 PM
7+ years ago, two roundabouts were constructed on my way to work.  The first few months were brutal, but then .. so, so much better. 

Heck, now it's even fun to mentally berate the people who don't know what they are doing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2020, 03:49:06 PM
7+ years ago, two roundabouts were constructed on my way to work.  The first few months were brutal, but then .. so, so much better. 

Heck, now it's even fun to mentally berate the people who don't know what they are doing.


Fun to berate them...as long as they don’t interfere too much with your progress. Then you just  berate them, but without the fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2020, 05:36:13 PM
Today I ate a banana that was totally green on the outside. I thought it would be underripe, but I was hungry. As it turns out, the banana was perfectly ripe...like one that is totally yellow, and not yet getting black spots.

I thought that was kinda odd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 18, 2020, 07:22:16 PM
What is the optimal number of pairs of footwear?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 18, 2020, 07:23:55 PM
What is the optimal number of pairs of footwear?

1.  A pair of flip-flops for when the beach gets too hot or rocky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 18, 2020, 07:25:04 PM
1.  A pair of flip-flops for when the beach gets to hot or rocky.
Ok, dumb question, perhaps I need to rephrase...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2020, 07:35:48 PM
What is the optimal number of pairs of footwear?


23
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2020, 08:26:21 PM
Someone needs to neuter whoever wrote that commercial where Matthew McConaughey whistles the Andy Griffith theme.


I must not be the only person who hated the annoying whistling. They just showed the commercial, but cut out the whistling.

Goes to show you really can make the world a better place with well-placed message board comments about emasculation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 18, 2020, 09:49:40 PM
The commercial is .. fine.  But whoever made the decision to repeat it 10x per hour should be fired. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on February 18, 2020, 10:06:10 PM

I must not be the only person who hated the annoying whistling. They just showed the commercial, but cut out the whistling.



The name of the song is The Fishin’ Hole, so actually was a clever choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2020, 10:14:06 PM

The name of the song is The Fishin’ Hole, so actually was a clever choice.



Clever perhaps, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 20, 2020, 11:29:04 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjV0CdjJb6M
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 20, 2020, 11:35:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjV0CdjJb6M

Noice!
Brought back some memos! I'm going to have to see if I can find my old mix tape that has The Escape on it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on February 20, 2020, 11:36:35 AM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2020/02/15/ex-michigan-state-hoops-star-appling-facing-heroin-charges/111327570/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on February 21, 2020, 09:08:07 AM
Huy Fong gets a lot of love

https://www.thrillist.com/node/3350234

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/the-best-hot-sauces-you-can-buy-on-amazon-article/amp

Hoopaloopin' this as I restock on the Seed Ranch Thai Green Hot Sauce. Critical to any stir fry I've made for months.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 21, 2020, 08:00:32 PM
Today I ate a banana that was totally green on the outside. I thought it would be underripe, but I was hungry. As it turns out, the banana was perfectly ripe...like one that is totally yellow, and not yet getting black spots.

I thought that was kinda odd.

  this coulda been a whole new topic in and of itself ;D 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2020, 10:07:27 PM
  this coulda been a whole new topic in and of itself ;D


No kidding!

Today I ate another one that looked totally ripe - completely yellow, without a hint of green - and yet it clearly wasn’t ripe when I bit into it.

What’s with that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 21, 2020, 10:13:13 PM

No kidding!

Today I ate another one that looked totally ripe - completely yellow, without a hint of green - and yet it clearly wasn’t ripe when I bit into it.

What’s with that?

just make sure there ain't any banana slugs in 'em :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2020, 08:01:52 PM
Propofol is friggin’ incredible stuff. I had it for a medical procedure yesterday. Instantly asleep, and woke without any ill effects.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on February 22, 2020, 08:30:33 PM
I've had the same experience. That's why Michael Jackson loved it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 22, 2020, 09:28:29 PM
Wait, we’re not done with bananas yet...I’ve heard they’re constipating.  That’s just seems weird cuz they are pretty slippery and all...when ya take the skin off anyways 🤷🏼‍♂️
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on February 22, 2020, 09:58:07 PM
You give bananas to babies when they have diarrhea. Also high in potassium.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2020, 10:24:22 PM
Anyone here ever had all the inbox messages in their gmail account suddenly disappear? I checked my phone this evening - everything recent is gone, and all I had left were some previously deleted messages from 2015 and earlier. Help!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 23, 2020, 08:15:37 AM
Anyone here ever had all the inbox messages in their gmail account suddenly disappear? I checked my phone this evening - everything recent is gone, and all I had left were some previously deleted messages from 2015 and earlier. Help!

Try logging on to gmail via your web browser.    Sometimes apps are flaky.

Or post your loginID and password in this thread and we can help you.   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2020, 09:06:50 AM
Try logging on to gmail via your web browser.    Sometimes apps are flaky.

Or post your loginID and password in this thread and we can help you.   8-)



Thanks, but I tried the browser and got the same thing. Frustrating. I'm hoping maybe it's a Google server thing, where I log back in some day and find that the emails are suddenly back to where they were yesterday (recent ones there; old ones deleted).

As an aside, new emails are coming into this account today, so it isn't as though the entire account was somehow shut down.

Maybe they'll notice my dismay if I sell my 10 shares of GOOGL.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 23, 2020, 10:01:14 AM
Check your trash folder .. and also check the "security center" on your google account, see if there's any odd logins from a Nigerian prince.

Next would be trying to contact google.  Not sure how to do that .. at worst, they do have support forums that problems might be noticed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on February 23, 2020, 10:18:17 AM
Really looking forward to the season premiere of Better Call Saul tonight.  One of my favorite shows ever. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on February 25, 2020, 03:27:10 PM
Brain Dead Quote of the Month:

"Harvey is unbelievably strong. He took it like a man."

-- Donna Rotunno, one of Harvey Weinstein's defense attorneys, after her d-bag client was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on February 25, 2020, 05:24:40 PM
A good quote, but 2nd place to that by a midwest politician who was opposing elimination of sales tax on tampons by saying that if you did so women would be buying them in huge quantities
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 25, 2020, 05:55:41 PM
Just finished reading Nights in White Castle by MU’s own Steve Rushin.

A good read if you’re interested in something light.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 25, 2020, 09:54:35 PM
Brain Dead Quote of the Month:

"Harvey is unbelievably strong. He took it like a man."

-- Donna Rotunno, one of Harvey Weinstein's defense attorneys, after her d-bag client was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

i heard he had a tummy ache and heart palpitations so they took him to the hospital instead of the cross bars motel.  when someone that butt ugly rapes you, the penalty should be tripled and he has to live with all the others, no solitary
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 26, 2020, 06:55:46 AM
i heard he had a tummy ache and heart palpitations so they took him to the hospital instead of the cross bars motel.  when someone that butt ugly rapes you, the penalty should be tripled and he has to live with all the others, no solitary

So if the rapist is an attractive person, the penalty should be less severe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 26, 2020, 07:48:54 AM
Danger, Will Robinson!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 09:57:15 AM
So how 'bout those Bucks?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 09:57:27 AM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 09:57:40 AM
We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 09:57:53 AM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 26, 2020, 10:49:22 AM
Sometimes I wonder if folks realize that everyone in the world can read the things they post here.  EVERYONE!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 26, 2020, 10:57:26 AM
C'mon, Rocket, I won't even ask you to admit that what you posted was incredibly stupid and thoughtless.

Just take it down, and I will take my response down as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 26, 2020, 12:39:48 PM
So if the rapist is an attractive person, the penalty should be less severe?
Well duh, of course.
<insert appropriate Bobby Knight quote here>
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 26, 2020, 01:42:46 PM
C'mon, Rocket, I won't even ask you to admit that what you posted was incredibly stupid and thoughtless.

Just take it down, and I will take my response down as well.

Welllll (danger Will Robinson..) but .. can't punishment can vary?    Like the infamous 'hate crime' punishment enhancer? 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 02:01:48 PM
Welllll (danger Will Robinson..) but .. can't punishment can vary?    Like the infamous 'hate crime' punishment enhancer?

🎼 Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time...don’t do it!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on February 26, 2020, 05:35:49 PM
Is Coach Peters in the house? Paging Coach Peters!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 26, 2020, 08:16:28 PM
C'mon, Rocket, I won't even ask you to admit that what you posted was incredibly stupid and thoughtless.

Just take it down, and I will take my response down as well.

come on chick!  don't tell me you are feelin any love for that ogre.  he is ugly inside and out and he's lyin his arse off.  the number of women he's abused, raped, demoralized is off the charts.  if i'd have written anything hinting of support for a rapist, well we all know how that would turn out.  the guy is a peez of excrement
Title: Re: NM
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 26, 2020, 08:22:12 PM
Jesus christ..... But coming from a guy who fired a girl for wanting to cut her hair and asking if she had to come into work the day after a holiday..... who knows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 08:24:31 PM
Hey, whatcha guys think of ND?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 26, 2020, 08:35:23 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 26, 2020, 08:56:47 PM
Jesus christ..... But coming from a guy who fired a girl for wanting to cut her hair and asking if she had to come into work the day after a holiday..... who knows.

JFHC, let this go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 09:07:42 PM
Coke or Pepsi?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on February 26, 2020, 09:09:48 PM
Coke or Pepsi?
Pepsi, Diet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 26, 2020, 09:48:43 PM
This afternoon I discovered a day old paczki in the lunchroom. 

It probably had COVID-19 on it, and I only ate like 60-65% of it, so I should be safe, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2020, 09:52:06 PM
This afternoon I discovered a day old paczki in the lunchroom. 

It probably had COVID-19 on it, and I only ate like 60-65% of it, so I should be safe, right?


As long as you stayed under 70%, you’re good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on February 26, 2020, 09:59:52 PM
So has anyone tried the new cosmic crisp apple yet? Thoughts?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 27, 2020, 06:15:06 AM
This afternoon I discovered a day old paczki in the lunchroom. 

It probably had COVID-19 on it, and I only ate like 60-65% of it, so I should be safe, right?

Topped with cheddar, horsey sauce or Arby's sauce?  Medicinal powers for all 3.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on February 27, 2020, 07:49:07 AM
This afternoon I discovered a day old paczki in the lunchroom. 

It probably had COVID-19 on it, and I only ate like 60-65% of it, so I should be safe, right?
Did any get in your toothbrush mustache?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 27, 2020, 11:08:15 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51658145
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 28, 2020, 11:39:08 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51658145

Can we send them some Canadian Geese, too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 28, 2020, 11:43:08 AM
Can we send them some Canadian Geese, too?

Plagues, wars, global warming and pandemics all over the place to upset the world order yet DePaul is still in last place in conference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 28, 2020, 12:05:35 PM
Plagues, wars, global warming and pandemics all over the place to upset the world order yet DePaul is still in last place in conference.



It's truly amazing what an asset DePaul's JLP has been...for every other school in the conference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on February 28, 2020, 01:58:39 PM


It's truly amazing what an asset DePaul's JLP has been...for every other school in the conference.

I was looking for a funny "aha!" gif, but this one was even better.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/7zJqZUFQRUolW/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 28, 2020, 05:25:50 PM
I was looking for a funny "aha!" gif, but this one was even better.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/7zJqZUFQRUolW/giphy.gif)



Best use of a golf cart ever! Kudos to the (former) Cowboys employee who set this in motion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2020, 08:53:00 AM
Man on NYC subway uses ketchup to keep people away from his seat.

https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/man-spills-ketchup-on-new-york-city-subway-floor-to-mark-his-territory-2495317.html

I assume this would be frowned upon in Chicago, correct?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 03, 2020, 09:37:31 AM
the thing is, they will barely arrest people for theft, robbery and assault.  one dude has been arrested 140 times for various chit and marking a spot with ketchup is childs play compared to his record

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/serial-subway-scammer-arrested-for-140th-time-thanks-to-bail-reform/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 03, 2020, 12:56:07 PM
Man on NYC subway uses ketchup to keep people away from his seat.

https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/man-spills-ketchup-on-new-york-city-subway-floor-to-mark-his-territory-2495317.html

I assume this would be frowned upon in Chicago, correct?

Only if you ran out of milk crates, folding chairs, and Home Depot buckets.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2020, 01:13:02 PM

the thing is, they will barely arrest people for theft, robbery and assault.  one dude has been arrested 140 times for various chit and marking a spot with ketchup is childs play compared to his record

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/serial-subway-scammer-arrested-for-140th-time-thanks-to-bail-reform/



Arrest him?

I think he should get a commendation for most creative use of a condiment...unless some Scooper is doing something really funky with their horsey sauce....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2020, 01:15:48 PM
Only if you ran out of milk crates, folding chairs, and Home Depot buckets.


Yeah, that whole folding chair parking space holder thing caught me by surprise when I lived in Chicago back in the late 80s. I looked out the front window one snowy morning and thought they were setting up for a mid-winter block party....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 03, 2020, 01:18:25 PM
I think he should get a commendation for most creative use of a condiment...unless some Scooper is doing something really funky with their horsey sauce....

Lest we forget the Arby’s art.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/sobrosimages/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/12102852/arbysko.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 03, 2020, 02:22:54 PM
Lest we forget the Arby’s art.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/sobrosimages/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/12102852/arbysko.png)

That photo's been photoshopped more heavily than a Kardashian.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 03, 2020, 05:27:48 PM
That photo's been photoshopped more heavily than a Kardashian.

There once was a little hobbit who lived in the forest....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 03, 2020, 07:27:04 PM
Dot’s Pretzels are delicious. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on March 03, 2020, 07:31:56 PM
Dot’s Pretzels are delicious.

Indeed. I vote to keep North Dakota in the United States, but if Dot's go away.. forget it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2020, 07:41:05 PM
So what’s with skateboarding?

A kid is gliding along nicely, seemingly in total control, then he steps on the back or the side of the board and goes tumbling to the pavement. Then he picks it up, walks back to where he started the first time, is gliding along nicely again, and then tumbles to the ground in the same way and the same place. And on and on....

Seems like it could be a nice alternative mode of transportation, but kids seem to make the same mistake over and over and over again.

Odd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 03, 2020, 08:08:29 PM
Dot’s Pretzels are delicious. 

That's so odd.  Three days ago, my son scribbles "Dots Pretzels" on the grocery list.  This prompts a discussion, what the hell are these?    Yadda yadda, kids at school like them.

So I'm at the grocer and Dot's is $6 for a bag and my eyes roll back into my skull.  Next to that is Old Dutch pretzels, $2 a bag.    I end up getting both and did a little A/B taste test. 

Dot's wins easily, but I don't love my children enough to buy them $6 bags of pretzels for the rest of my life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2020, 08:34:54 PM
That's so odd.  Three days ago, my son scribbles "Dots Pretzels" on the grocery list.  This prompts a discussion, what the hell are these?    Yadda yadda, kids at school like them.

So I'm at the grocer and Dot's is $6 for a bag and my eyes roll back into my skull.  Next to that is Old Dutch pretzels, $2 a bag.    I end up getting both and did a little A/B taste test. 

Dot's wins easily, but I don't love my children enough to buy them $6 bags of pretzels for the rest of my life.


So did ya hide the rest of the bag of Dot’s for yourself?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 03, 2020, 09:30:43 PM

So did ya hide the rest of the bag of Dot’s for yourself?

I hope so!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2020, 09:43:53 PM
I’m in the mood for pancakes tomorrow morning, but I know I’ll be too lazy to make them. Cereal is just too easy. Can one of you Scoopers invent pancake cereal overnight and deliver it to my house?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 04, 2020, 05:44:51 AM
Pancakes and sausages are one of life’s simple pleasures.  And...a married man can get them at home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 04, 2020, 05:51:47 AM
(https://ellicottvillebrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bb-maple.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 04, 2020, 06:48:02 AM
Pancakes and sausages are one of life’s simple pleasures.  And...a married man can get them at home.

So can a single man if he gets his lazy ass out of bed to cook them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 04, 2020, 07:04:50 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YFb7UcF50Q&t=35
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 04, 2020, 07:09:43 AM
So can a single man if he gets his lazy ass out of bed to cook them.
why  cook them when we could just drink them, in a beer!  (see above)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 04, 2020, 07:35:31 AM
Go grain free, baby, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 04, 2020, 07:36:53 AM
Go grain free, baby, hey?
Until they have a grain free beer, its not happening. to weak to give up beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on March 04, 2020, 07:38:57 AM
So can a single man if he gets his lazy ass out of bed to cook them.
Yup.  I am beyond helpless in the kitchen (though I can wash dishes with a breakage rate under 10%), but even I could make some pancakes and sausage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 04, 2020, 07:41:37 AM
Yup.  I am beyond helpless in the kitchen (though I can wash dishes with a breakage rate under 10%), but even I could make some pancakes and sausage.

If a dish is too dirty to where it would be too hard to clean, I generally throw it out. Sshhh, don't tell my wife.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 04, 2020, 07:52:03 AM

So can a single man if he gets his lazy ass out of bed to cook them.


Regrettably, the bolded part is an issue for us married men too.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 04, 2020, 06:15:44 PM
So with the other guys who are mostly helpless in the kitchen...you’re still perfectly at home with an open flame and a hunk of meat, a’ina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 05, 2020, 09:19:50 AM
Speaking of meat — or actually things that aren’t but are trying to taste like it — who has tried the Beyond Meat stuff and what is your review?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 05, 2020, 10:53:45 AM
Speaking of meat — or actually things that aren’t but are trying to taste like it — who has tried the Beyond Meat stuff and what is your review?

I had an Impossible Whopper at BK a few months ago.

It was .. OK.   It tastes and smells just a little different, but it's fine.    It's all buried in bun, ketchup and pickles, you hardly notice.

I consider it an inferior product, though, so if the price was the same, I'd pass.   If it was a few bucks cheaper than the real thing, I'd consider it.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: #UnleashSean on March 05, 2020, 10:56:49 AM
I had an Impossible Whopper at BK a few months ago.

It was .. OK.   It tastes and smells just a little different, but it's fine.    It's all buried in bun, ketchup and pickles, you hardly notice.

I consider it an inferior product, though, so if the price was the same, I'd pass.   If it was a few bucks cheaper than the real thing, I'd consider it.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/ae797b4fa8cde1db98e82854d056b4be/tenor.gif?itemid=15572743)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 05, 2020, 07:43:18 PM
Haven’t tried Beyond Meat, but I have tried several veggie burgers over the years and been generally unimpressed. The only one I’d want again is a wild rice burger they make in-house at Fitger’s in Duluth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 05, 2020, 10:41:06 PM
There once was a little hobbit who lived in the forest....

Hold up!


I’m going downstairs to watch that episode right now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 05, 2020, 11:53:30 PM
Hold up!


I’m going downstairs to watch that episode right now.

I knew you wouldn't leave me hanging. That may be my favorite episode of all time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on March 06, 2020, 07:47:57 AM
I had an Impossible Whopper at BK a few months ago.

It was .. OK.   It tastes and smells just a little different, but it's fine.    It's all buried in bun, ketchup and pickles, you hardly notice.

I consider it an inferior product, though, so if the price was the same, I'd pass.   If it was a few bucks cheaper than the real thing, I'd consider it.
A priest here in CT was on the local news saying that you shouldn't eat the "impossible burgers" on Fridays during Lent.  Basically its getting around the rule on a technicality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 06, 2020, 08:41:10 AM
A priest here in CT was on the local news saying that you shouldn't eat the "impossible burgers" on Fridays during Lent.  Basically its getting around the rule on a technicality.


The fact that you aren't eating meat on a day when you aren't supposed to eat meat is a "technicality," simply because of the name of the product?

I guess that means you could eat a big slab of steak as long as you called it an "impossible salad."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 06, 2020, 09:20:24 AM
A priest here in CT was on the local news saying that you shouldn't eat the "impossible burgers" on Fridays during Lent.  Basically its getting around the rule on a technicality.

Seriously? I don't see Hasidic jews saying eating imitation crab meat is against the rules because it's a technicality. It's not meat, if God was all knowing and it was against Gods will then God would've said "no meat and in a few thousand years no imitation meat either!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 06, 2020, 09:28:36 AM
I understand what the priest is saying.  The whole point of not eating meat on Lenten Fridays is to abstain.  If you are eating something that tastes the same, you really aren't abstaining from anything.

But let's be honest.  The whole fish-doesn't-count-as-meat is a big ole asterisk anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on March 06, 2020, 09:32:29 AM
I understand what the priest is saying.  The whole point of not eating meat on Lenten Fridays is to abstain.  If you are eating something that tastes the same, you really aren't abstaining from anything.

But let's be honest.  The whole fish-doesn't-count-as-meat is a big ole asterisk anyway.
Yep this was his point.  Frankly, I think the early church had a lot of fishermen and they wanted to sell more fish.  I like to think that ultimately God will judge us less on what from His bounty we denied ourselves and more on how we treated our fellow human beings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 06, 2020, 09:39:26 AM
Yep this was his point.  Frankly, I think the early church had a lot of fishermen and they wanted to sell more fish.  I like to think that ultimately God will judge us less on what from His bounty we denied ourselves and more on how we treated our fellow human beings.

Tell that to this guy, this is true Lenten sacrifice

https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-lent-restaurant-owner-drinks-beer-20200303-ns5hmw3frradrpzfstu4rd67pm-story.html?outputType=amp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 06, 2020, 09:40:52 AM
I understand what the priest is saying.  The whole point of not eating meat on Lenten Fridays is to abstain.  If you are eating something that tastes the same, you really aren't abstaining from anything.

But let's be honest.  The whole fish-doesn't-count-as-meat is a big ole asterisk anyway.

Why?  Was Jesus on HGH, too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 06, 2020, 09:58:04 AM
Why?  Was Jesus on HGH, too?

James and John were banging the trash can, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on March 06, 2020, 10:37:21 AM
Might try Wahlburgers today. Any menu suggestions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 06, 2020, 10:41:08 AM
James and John were banging the trash can, aina?

Most Scoopers are exempt from Lenten Laws as seen in their Sweater Vest closets as “being or dressing like” you over 59.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on March 06, 2020, 11:08:26 AM
Yep this was his point.  Frankly, I think the early church had a lot of fishermen and they wanted to sell more fish.  I like to think that ultimately God will judge us less on what from His bounty we denied ourselves and more on how we treated our fellow human beings.
.

How early are we talkin?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 06, 2020, 12:32:54 PM
.

How early are we talkin?

Like day 1, bro.  Jesus was an investor in the fish industry start ups in the valley.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 06, 2020, 12:33:23 PM
Arby's Fish and Cheddar.....ooof.  🤢🤢
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 06, 2020, 12:38:31 PM
All this fish talk got me thinking about Arthur Treacher’s. Was a big fan and they had a location by the house that is now closed.  I haven’t seen another one in years.

Not a totally unhappy ending, though, as an Arby’s replaced it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on March 06, 2020, 01:55:50 PM
Might try Wahlburgers today. Any menu suggestions?

Haven't tried their non-meat burgers.

I've tried a few of their burgers but I'd go with one from Dorchester (Dorchestah).  swiss, bacon, mushrooms
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 06, 2020, 02:04:09 PM

All this fish talk got me thinking about Arthur Treacher’s. Was a big fan and they had a location by the house that is now closed.  I haven’t seen another one in years.

Not a totally unhappy ending, though, as an Arby’s replaced it.


Man, I loved Arthur Treacher's back in the 70s and 80s. There was one near my house in the Falls, and I spent many evenings eating their fish. Good stuff.

According to wikipedia, there are now only seven left in Ohio, NY and NJ....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Treacher%27s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 06, 2020, 04:17:37 PM
Man, I loved Arthur Treacher's back in the 70s and 80s. There was one near my house in the Falls, and I spent many evenings eating their fish. Good stuff.

According to wikipedia, there are now only seven left in Ohio, NY and NJ....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Treacher%27s

Let me guess: Dayton has one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 06, 2020, 08:08:48 PM
Let me guess: Dayton has one.

Then it’s trash. ABD.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 06, 2020, 08:27:33 PM
Looks like the Ohio locations are Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown.

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2018/03/arthur_treachers_fish_chips_is.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Blackhat on March 06, 2020, 08:34:30 PM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MinorUncommonAmericanlobster-size_restricted.gif)

I want to see u old cats busting this out at the next award banquet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on March 06, 2020, 08:34:43 PM
Arbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 06, 2020, 08:37:20 PM
Looks like the Ohio locations are Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown.

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2018/03/arthur_treachers_fish_chips_is.html

Ain’t dat America..

(https://www.cleveland.com/resizer/gvGIrfMwOILkkc6XK1UJuaGXr8A=/1280x0/smart/advancelocal-adapter-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/image.cleveland.com/home/cleve-media/width2048/img/ent_impact_home/photo/24265677-standard.jpg)

Actually that was a great article.  Thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on March 06, 2020, 08:38:33 PM
Arby’s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 07, 2020, 07:59:01 AM
Ain’t dat America..

(https://www.cleveland.com/resizer/gvGIrfMwOILkkc6XK1UJuaGXr8A=/1280x0/smart/advancelocal-adapter-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/image.cleveland.com/home/cleve-media/width2048/img/ent_impact_home/photo/24265677-standard.jpg)

Actually that was a great article.  Thanks

Best Gyro's? 
That would be sacreligous at Arthur Treachers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 07, 2020, 08:11:57 AM
Fish summit at Arthur Treacher’s if MU is placed in Cleveland. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 07, 2020, 08:13:19 AM
The Arby's of fish?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 07, 2020, 08:41:57 AM
The article is correct. Little has changed from the 1970's; and that includes the cooking oil.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 07, 2020, 01:56:25 PM
Bacon
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on March 07, 2020, 03:56:29 PM
Wow, Warrior chick, I almost fell off my chair laughing (as did my wife) after reading you post. Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 07, 2020, 06:00:17 PM

Wow, Warrior chick, I almost fell off my chair laughing (as did my wife) after reading you post. Congratulations!!!!!!!!



Amy Schumer aspires to be as funny as WarriorChick. Thus far, she has fallen short.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 08, 2020, 10:43:42 AM
I'm gonna start bewaring the Ides of March a week early.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 08, 2020, 10:59:44 AM
I'm gonna start bewaring the Ides of March a week early.

Sounds like a plan. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on March 08, 2020, 12:03:07 PM
Pancakes and sausages are one of life’s simple pleasures.  And...a married man can get them at home.

I guess that's some consolation for the loss of oral ministrations
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 08, 2020, 01:41:40 PM
Anybody know how to prepare red beets so they don't taste like dirt?

And I'm looking for simple, and mostly just beets...not "try 25 lbs of chocolate chips and 0.0001 g of beet powder." ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 08, 2020, 04:48:42 PM
Anybody know how to prepare red beets so they don't taste like dirt?

And I'm looking for simple, and mostly just beets...not "try 25 lbs of chocolate chips and 0.0001 g of beet powder." ;)

  wash 'em?

my wife has roasted them, but i just boil the...out of them until soft with a fork, cavenders greek seasoning and black pepper until ya sneeze
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 08, 2020, 06:39:52 PM
Anybody know how to prepare red beets so they don't taste like dirt?

And I'm looking for simple, and mostly just beets...not "try 25 lbs of chocolate chips and 0.0001 g of beet powder." ;)

Cube them up, put olive oil and salt on and broil.  Can also toss in carrots, sweet potatoes, and onions too.  great root vegetable mix.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 08, 2020, 07:02:46 PM
Thanks for the beet suggestions.

I absolutely hate the taste, but I read that the high levels of nitric oxide can help with high blood pressure. I was skeptical, but my BP wasn't where my doc and I wanted it to be, so I gave beet powder a shot...and it helped a lot. Unfortunately, it still tastes like beets (i.e., dirt). Maybe lots of seasoning will help mask the taste. :(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 08, 2020, 08:54:16 PM
Thanks for the beet suggestions.

I absolutely hate the taste, but I read that the high levels of nitric oxide can help with high blood pressure. I was skeptical, but my BP wasn't where my doc and I wanted it to be, so I gave beet powder a shot...and it helped a lot. Unfortunately, it still tastes like beets (i.e., dirt). Maybe lots of seasoning will help mask the taste. :(

gotta skin them like a potato too. 

or at least wash them, eh?  get the dirt off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 08, 2020, 08:55:19 PM
Thanks for the beet suggestions.

I absolutely hate the taste, but I read that the high levels of nitric oxide can help with high blood pressure. I was skeptical, but my BP wasn't where my doc and I wanted it to be, so I gave beet powder a shot...and it helped a lot. Unfortunately, it still tastes like beets (i.e., dirt). Maybe lots of seasoning will help mask the taste. :(

  ok, now that we've got that one covered, if it's the nitric oxide you're after, one minor detail-it also plays a role in the vasodilation of the corpus cavernosum by inhibiting guanosine monophosphate breakdown...in other words...refrain from wearing yoga pants and have a "plan b" ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 08, 2020, 08:56:49 PM
Cube them up, put olive oil and salt on and broil.  Can also toss in carrots, sweet potatoes, and onions too.  great root vegetable mix.

so that's what they mean by tossin' da salad, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 08, 2020, 08:57:19 PM
Thanks for the beet suggestions.

I absolutely hate the taste, but I read that the high levels of nitric oxide can help with high blood pressure. I was skeptical, but my BP wasn't where my doc and I wanted it to be, so I gave beet powder a shot...and it helped a lot. Unfortunately, it still tastes like beets (i.e., dirt). Maybe lots of seasoning will help mask the taste. :(
Do I need to state the obvious?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 08, 2020, 09:20:16 PM
Thanks for the beet suggestions.

I absolutely hate the taste, but I read that the high levels of nitric oxide can help with high blood pressure. I was skeptical, but my BP wasn't where my doc and I wanted it to be, so I gave beet powder a shot...and it helped a lot. Unfortunately, it still tastes like beets (i.e., dirt). Maybe lots of seasoning will help mask the taste. :(

Beets are good for the vertical lift too if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 08, 2020, 09:26:30 PM
Beets are good for the vertical lift too if you know what I mean.

that's the part about the yoga pants, and if you're entering a "gun free" zone aka corpus cavernosum
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 08, 2020, 09:59:28 PM
La dolce vita.  Red wine from kitchen faucet.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/italy-lambrusco-wine-from-faucet-castelvetro-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 08, 2020, 10:03:58 PM
that's the part about the yoga pants, and if you're entering a "gun free" zone aka corpus cavernosum

Fancy way of saying poppin a woody.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: curbina on March 08, 2020, 11:22:50 PM
La dolce vita.  Red wine from kitchen faucet.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/italy-lambrusco-wine-from-faucet-castelvetro-trnd/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/italy-lambrusco-wine-from-faucet-castelvetro-trnd/index.html)


Doc, nice post! :)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 09, 2020, 09:02:27 AM
Do I need to state the obvious?


If it's about meds or lifestyle changes, no - that's all covered.

I live in Rochester, so I have seen the chair of the hypertension group at the Mayo Clinic. I exercise every day, eat a very healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, have never smoked, rarely drink...and have tried most every BP med out there. I was doing well for several years on lisinopril, when one day I woke up with my entire face swollen like a basketball ("angioedema"). Apparently, it's a rare but very serious risk for someone who has taken an ACE inhibitor for years. Now I can't take lisinopril or any other ACE inhibitor, and have tried (or have medical contraindications to taking) every other antihypertensive out there. It sucks, because I have to balance the line between long term risks of high BP vs side effects of drugs I shouldn't take.

At this point, I am working on stress reduction (especially meditation), looking for foods or supplements that help, and hoping to keep my BP manageable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 09, 2020, 09:04:51 AM
Have ya gone grain-free yet, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 09, 2020, 09:38:52 AM
Anybody know how to prepare red beets so they don't taste like dirt?

And I'm looking for simple, and mostly just beets...not "try 25 lbs of chocolate chips and 0.0001 g of beet powder." ;)

Try beets in a smoothie.  Google recipes, and you’ll find some decent that ones that include other healthy ingredients and are more palatable. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 09, 2020, 10:49:58 AM
Have ya gone grain-free yet, hey?


Don't most people call that fasting?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 09, 2020, 11:00:19 AM

If it's about meds or lifestyle changes, no - that's all covered.

I live in Rochester, so I have seen the chair of the hypertension group at the Mayo Clinic. I exercise every day, eat a very healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, have never smoked, rarely drink...and have tried most every BP med out there. I was doing well for several years on lisinopril, when one day I woke up with my entire face swollen like a basketball ("angioedema"). Apparently, it's a rare but very serious risk for someone who has taken an ACE inhibitor for years. Now I can't take lisinopril or any other ACE inhibitor, and have tried (or have medical contraindications to taking) every other antihypertensive out there. It sucks, because I have to balance the line between long term risks of high BP vs side effects of drugs I shouldn't take.

At this point, I am working on stress reduction (especially meditation), looking for foods or supplements that help, and hoping to keep my BP manageable.
sorry about your situation. I empathize. I deal with individuals with hypertension everyday (individuals applying for disability). It is serious. The low hanging fruit I was going for was stop watching MU basketball.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bad_Reporter on March 09, 2020, 11:19:39 AM
Have ya gone grain-free yet, hey?

I do the OMAD (one meal a day).  I feel great when I do.  I will say, sometimes I feel guilt when I do start eating though

I told my uncle to give it a try.   He did weigh 270lbs, and within 2 months he’s at 209.

Saves money, more time to do what you want, and I sleep better
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 09, 2020, 11:23:55 AM
I do the OMAD (one meal a day).  I feel great when I do.  I will say, sometimes I feel guilt when I do start eating though

I told my uncle to give it a try.   He did weigh 270lbs, and within 2 months he’s at 209.

Saves money, more time to do what you want, and I sleep better

  same here bro...and if i don't exercise, i feel extra guilty.  about 5 years ago, i dumped an extra 60, but put about 15 back on.   >:(   weird cuz i cannot imagine eating 3 meals a day
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on March 09, 2020, 12:03:11 PM
I do the OMAD (one meal a day).  I feel great when I do.  I will say, sometimes I feel guilt when I do start eating though

I told my uncle to give it a try.   He did weigh 270lbs, and within 2 months he’s at 209.

Saves money, more time to do what you want, and I sleep better

Time-restricted feeding/intermittent fasting. Good stuff
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 09, 2020, 12:35:06 PM

If it's about meds or lifestyle changes, no - that's all covered.

I live in Rochester, so I have seen the chair of the hypertension group at the Mayo Clinic. I exercise every day, eat a very healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, have never smoked, rarely drink...and have tried most every BP med out there. I was doing well for several years on lisinopril, when one day I woke up with my entire face swollen like a basketball ("angioedema"). Apparently, it's a rare but very serious risk for someone who has taken an ACE inhibitor for years. Now I can't take lisinopril or any other ACE inhibitor, and have tried (or have medical contraindications to taking) every other antihypertensive out there. It sucks, because I have to balance the line between long term risks of high BP vs side effects of drugs I shouldn't take.

At this point, I am working on stress reduction (especially meditation), looking for foods or supplements that help, and hoping to keep my BP manageable.

Try beets through a juicer.  Add carrots, oranges, etc. to balance out the flavor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 09, 2020, 01:20:18 PM
sorry about your situation. I empathize. I deal with individuals with hypertension everyday (individuals applying for disability). It is serious. The low hanging fruit I was going for was stop watching MU basketball.


LOL The softball was sitting right there, ready for me to hit it out of the park.

Swing, and a miss!! ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 09, 2020, 02:47:53 PM
Anyone ever roast raw cauliflower in a 475-degree oven until it's just charred all over?  My wife and I have been doing this recently and can't believe how we've never discovered this before.  Cut, toss in some olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

FYI - You can only weigh three cauliflower heads at a time on the self-check scales at Mariano's.  You could try stacking the fourth on top, but the check-out monitor doesn't like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 09, 2020, 02:50:40 PM
Anyone ever roast raw cauliflower in a 475-degree oven until it's just charred all over?  My wife and I have been doing this recently and can't believe how we've never discovered this before.  Cut, toss in some olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

This works for broccoli as well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 09, 2020, 02:54:57 PM
'hole lotta methane goin' on, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 09, 2020, 03:02:48 PM
'hole lotta methane goin' on, aina?

Grainless, hey?  Cali or broc ground up can make a nice rice substitute.  Even better if you grill them first.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on March 09, 2020, 04:14:23 PM
Anyone ever roast raw cauliflower in a 475-degree oven until it's just charred all over?  My wife and I have been doing this recently and can't believe how we've never discovered this before.  Cut, toss in some olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

FYI - You can only weigh three cauliflower heads at a time on the self-check scales at Mariano's.  You could try stacking the fourth on top, but the check-out monitor doesn't like that.
Yes. I pattern mine off a restaurant in NOLA called Dominica which is known for theirs on appetizer menu. Delicious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 09, 2020, 04:19:06 PM
This works for broccoli as well

Season with paprika--- $$$
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 09, 2020, 04:45:05 PM

Anyone ever roast raw cauliflower in a 475-degree oven until it's just charred all over?  My wife and I have been doing this recently and can't believe how we've never discovered this before.  Cut, toss in some olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.



Works great with brussels sprouts too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Bocephys on March 09, 2020, 06:20:42 PM

Works great with brussels sprouts too.

Speaking of, I highly recommend the brussels sprouts at Cloud Red in Shorewood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 09, 2020, 06:34:55 PM
Speaking of, I highly recommend the brussels sprouts at Cloud Red in Shorewood.

Agreed.  And at Blue Bat too.  Their other food is just ok, but the sprouts are top notch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 09, 2020, 07:12:38 PM
gonna havta get this back on track with some Arby's tomorrow.  Double Beef and Cheddar, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 09, 2020, 07:15:09 PM
Try beets through a juicer.  Add carrots, oranges, etc. to balance out the flavor.

No one likes the pickled beets on a Wisconsin supper club relish tray? I love them!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 09, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
  same here bro...and if i don't exercise, i feel extra guilty.  about 5 years ago, i dumped an extra 60, but put about 15 back on.   >:(   weird cuz i cannot imagine eating 3 meals a day
I was one of those freaks who could literally always eat whatever food I wanted in whatever quantity I wanted. I actually had trouble maintaining weight.

My family has a history of thyroid issues so my PCP was always very diligent about testing, etc.

Then about 2 years ago I turned 50 and everything changed in terms of my metabolism. I’ve been pretty good about exercising and try to control my sweet tooth. Currently about 175 and 6’ 2”. Sounds good, right?

Problem is I look like Gargamel from the Smurfs. Matchstick legs and arms and a spare tire I cannot get rid of. I tell people I’m “skinny fat.”

Only thing that has helped with my gut is Bikram Yoga. Yes, I know it’s controversial and yes I know why the studies say. Maybe it’s the placebo effect but it works for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 09, 2020, 08:18:23 PM
I was one of those freaks who could literally always eat whatever food I wanted in whatever quantity I wanted. I actually had trouble maintaining weight.

My family has a history of thyroid issues so my PCP was always very diligent about testing, etc.

Then about 2 years ago I turned 50 and everything changed in terms of my metabolism. I’ve been pretty good about exercising and try to control my sweet tooth. Currently about 175 and 6’ 2”. Sounds good, right?

Problem is I look like Gargamel from the Smurfs. Matchstick legs and arms and a spare tire I cannot get rid of. I tell people I’m “skinny fat.”

Only thing that has helped with my gut is Bikram Yoga. Yes, I know it’s controversial and yes I know why the studies say. Maybe it’s the placebo effect but it works for me.

thanks for that jables-i remember as a kid my grandma would shake her head at how much we would eat, telling us it's a sin to eat so much

i love 'em but carbs suck

my observations are that people who only lose weight look gaunt and unhealthy.   weights and cardio are a must-better for the skin, the bones, the heart and the mind
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 09, 2020, 09:15:43 PM


Problem is I look like Gargamel from the Smurfs. Matchstick legs and arms and a spare tire I cannot get rid of. I tell people I’m “skinny fat.”


I always suspected most Scoopers have a bit of a Gargamel thing going on. Sometimes in both looks and personality 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 09, 2020, 09:38:40 PM
I always suspected most Scoopers have a bit of a Gargamel thing going on. Sometimes in both looks and personality
Guilty as charged.

I’ve had more than one ex-girlfriend tell me that I have a face made for radio and my friends refer to me and my current girl as Shrek and Princess Fiona.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on March 09, 2020, 09:55:12 PM
Guilty as charged.

I’ve had more than one ex-girlfriend tell me that I have a face made for radio and my friends refer to me and my current girl as Shrek and Princess Fiona.

#humblebrag
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 09, 2020, 11:22:26 PM
#humblebrag
Fair point
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 10, 2020, 07:10:38 AM
Guilty as charged.

I’ve had more than one ex-girlfriend tell me that I have a face made for radio and my friends refer to me and my current girl as Shrek and Princess Fiona.

Maybe it's because you are 52 and dating a "girl"  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 10, 2020, 07:41:13 AM

When you’re my age anyone younger is considered a “kid.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 10, 2020, 09:26:49 AM
When you’re my age anyone younger is considered a “kid.”

LOL

It really is incredible how your perspective on "young" and "old" changes as you age. My aunt died at 50 when I was 18, and I remember everybody commenting on how young she was. I kept thinking that was almost three times how long I had lived, and it seemed pretty old to me. Now at 57, I look back on 50 as pretty young.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 10, 2020, 10:00:55 AM
LOL

It really is incredible how your perspective on "young" and "old" changes as you age. My aunt died at 50 when I was 18, and I remember everybody commenting on how young she was. I kept thinking that was almost three times how long I had lived, and it seemed pretty old to me. Now at 57, I look back on 50 as pretty young.
Agree 100%. The older I get the more my criteria for being “young” gets higher and higher.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2020, 10:07:07 AM
Agree 100%. The older I get the more my criteria for being “young” gets higher and higher.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Life_expectancy_by_world_region%2C_from_1770_to_2018.svg/1920px-Life_expectancy_by_world_region%2C_from_1770_to_2018.svg.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 10, 2020, 10:12:31 AM
Whether she's 18 or 51, is it appropriate to refer to the person you're dating as "girl."



I suppose there's maybe an exception for Justin Bieber and former members of boy bands, but I'm guessing that's not in play here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 10, 2020, 10:14:29 AM
LOL

It really is incredible how your perspective on "young" and "old" changes as you age. My aunt died at 50 when I was 18, and I remember everybody commenting on how young she was. I kept thinking that was almost three times how long I had lived, and it seemed pretty old to me. Now at 57, I look back on 50 as pretty young.


Vince Lombardi died at the age of 57. 

This is amazing to me because he seemed so much older than that, looked older than that, and "came out of retirement" to coach the Redskins.  At 57.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 10, 2020, 10:14:54 AM
Whether she's 18 or 51, is it appropriate to refer to the person you're dating as "girl."



I suppose there's maybe an exception for Justin Bieber and former members of boy bands, but I'm guessing that's not in play here.

IMO, "lady friend" sounds like an escort.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 10, 2020, 12:10:04 PM
IMO, "lady friend" sounds like an escort.
or beard
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Benny B on March 10, 2020, 12:48:57 PM
IMO, "lady friend" sounds like an escort.

I was asking along the lines of the solitary term "girl," i.e. not in combination with "friend."  It seems objectifying.

She's my girlfriend is a perfectly acceptable, but replace "girlfriend" with "girl," and I'm not sure.  Although "woman" or "lady" doesn't seem much better.

Then again, "girlfriend" is the direct object in the above sentence, so I suppose it's objectifying either way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2020, 12:51:15 PM
I was asking along the lines of the solitary term "girl," i.e. not in combination with "friend."  It seems objectifying.

She's my girlfriend is a perfectly acceptable, but replace "girlfriend" with "girl," and I'm not sure.  Although "woman" or "lady" doesn't seem much better.

Then again, "girlfriend" is the direct object in the above sentence, so I suppose it's objectifying either way.

Budess works in all situations, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 10, 2020, 01:31:00 PM
IMO, "lady friend" sounds like an escort.
Plus, I’m certain a lot of the Scoopers who travel to Thailand prefer the term “lady boy” (no JayBee)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 13, 2020, 07:43:32 PM
bump to get back on page 1.  shame on all y'all.

Chicken Bacon Swiss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2020, 07:47:06 PM
ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 13, 2020, 10:37:04 PM
Everyone fill out their census form yet?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 13, 2020, 11:13:21 PM
The incredible 6 OT Big East Tourney UConn vs Syracuse game is on ESPNU.   No words for how amazing that was.  I remember being in a hotel at Disney World watching until the wee hours. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2020, 11:23:33 PM
Bag Balm 👍👍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 14, 2020, 12:17:06 AM
The incredible 6 OT Big East Tourney UConn vs Syracuse game is on ESPNU.   No words for how amazing that was.  I remember being in a hotel at Disney World watching until the wee hours.

Funny (or maybe ironic), you can't visit Disney or watch live basketball right now.  Also amazing, but not in a good way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on March 14, 2020, 01:41:21 AM
IMO, "lady friend" sounds like an escort.

I generally introduce theBabyDavid's mother as, "My Baby Mama"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on March 14, 2020, 06:55:33 AM
Strange feeling last night with no basketball, like I forgot something or left the light on in the garage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 14, 2020, 07:12:11 AM
Strange feeling last night with no basketball, like I forgot something or left the light on in the garage.
It feels to me like my pet ran away
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 14, 2020, 08:28:10 AM
Funny (or maybe ironic), you can't visit Disney or watch live basketball right now.  Also amazing, but not in a good way.

True that.  Crazy. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 14, 2020, 10:11:54 AM
Everyone fill out their census form yet?


We still haven't received anything. When did you get yours? How long is it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 14, 2020, 11:17:07 AM

We still haven't received anything. When did you get yours? How long is it?

Funny I should read this right now.   With school cancelled, we are looking for educational sessions.  I just finished a 30 minute session about the Census with my two sons.

First, I went to Ancestry.com and brought up their g-g-g-grandfather's 1900 Census form. We went through all the data, finding out he was a postman.  (In he's spare time, he was a moderator for Ye Old Scooper, a forum about cleaning up after horses.)

The 1940 Census had their grandfather (my dad) at age 7.  Turns out their family had an extra person in their house: a servant from North Dakota who made $400 per year.  I think my GGFather was loaded, he made "$5000+" per year.  $5k in 1940 = $91k today.

Then .. we opened the 2020 Census letter.  It's not a form.  It's an online code .. you enter it into a website, and answer the census questions about who lives there.   There weren't any cool questions, like how many TVs you have or whatever .. just a question about do you own your home/have mortgage.


It did ask .. what race .. but also your origins, like Irish or Italian.  9 of 16 of my GGGparents are Irish, so I put that.  But .. like most Americans, we're all a big mix.  What do you put?

Also, it turns out we do not have a servant, which totally sucks. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on March 14, 2020, 11:56:57 AM
Turns out their family had an extra person in their house: a servant from North Dakota who made $400 per year.

I trust this person was documented and they paid in for the servant's Social Security
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on March 14, 2020, 11:58:35 AM


we do not have a servant

LDS Code
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 14, 2020, 12:00:37 PM
I trust this person was documented and they paid in for the servant's Social Security

Chances: Zero.   Social sec started in 1935, this was 1940.   It was certainly a cash transaction .. even a real company, payroll would have been a total bitch, calculating everything by hand with one of these suckers:


(https://snipboard.io/X0gmWK.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on March 14, 2020, 12:02:40 PM
Chances: Zero.   Social sec started in 1935, this was 1940.   It was certainly a cash transaction .. even a real company, payroll would have been a total bitch, calculating everything by hand with one of these suckers:


(https://snipboard.io/X0gmWK.jpg)

Any chance the 'servant' was female and your family was LDS?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 14, 2020, 01:03:56 PM

The 1940 Census had their grandfather (my dad) at age 7.  Turns out their family had an extra person in their house: a servant from North Dakota who made $400 per year.  I think my GGFather was loaded, he made "$5000+" per year.  $5k in 1940 = $91k today.



Your GGfather's servant made more than my GGfather, who made a couple hundred in 1940.

Not too surprising that you grew up to be a mod and I am a just humble poster....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 14, 2020, 08:59:58 PM
Everyone fill out their census form yet?

We are deciding where we want to be counted. We technically live in Illinois right now, but are selling our house effective 5/1, and splitting our time between Wisconsin and Nevada after that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 15, 2020, 08:34:53 AM
We are deciding where we want to be counted. We technically live in Illinois right now, but are selling our house effective 5/1, and splitting our time between Wisconsin and Nevada after that.

The online form I filled out asked "where are you going to be living on April 1st" .. retrospectively, that doesn't make sense, they'll be taking data all year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on March 15, 2020, 10:14:13 PM
The online form I filled out asked "where are you going to be living on April 1st" .. retrospectively, that doesn't make sense, they'll be taking data all year.

It makes sense from a “snapshot “ reference point.  The hope is that most will online comply by April 1.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 15, 2020, 10:22:12 PM
Day 2 - Social Distancing @ Home Log

I was bored and opened up the emergency Hostess Snoballs.  They are smaller than I remember.  It wasn't an emergency and now I regret my actions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 15, 2020, 11:13:06 PM
Day 2 - Social Distancing @ Home Log

I was bored and opened up the emergency Hostess Snoballs.  They are smaller than I remember.  It wasn't an emergency and now I regret my actions.

Do plastic surgeons practice their liposuction skills peeling that layer of fat off a Hostess Snoball?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on March 15, 2020, 11:35:32 PM
Top 5 Hostess Snacks
1. Choco-licious (they stopped making it when I was a freshman at MU in 96).
2. Cupcake
3. Twinkie
4. Ho-Ho
5. Donette
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 16, 2020, 06:12:16 AM
Top 5 Hostess Snacks
1. Choco-licious (they stopped making it when I was a freshman at MU in 96).
2. Cupcake
3. Twinkie
4. Ho-Ho
5. Donette

  don't forget about little debbie-she has her assortment of "sweet stuff" eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on March 16, 2020, 07:04:25 AM
Top 5 Hostess Snacks
1. Choco-licious (they stopped making it when I was a freshman at MU in 96).
2. Cupcake
3. Twinkie
4. Ho-Ho
5. Donette

Clearly you are a chocolate fan. 

Zingers are number one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 16, 2020, 07:11:18 AM
Top 5 Hostess Snacks
1. Choco-licious (they stopped making it when I was a freshman at MU in 96).
2. Cupcake
3. Twinkie
4. Ho-Ho
5. Donette
Obviously you are a pro-cho. Hostess snacks, and really all processed sugar snacks start and end with twinkies. End of discussion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 16, 2020, 07:47:14 AM
Clearly you are a chocolate fan. 

Zingers are number one.

I agree. Raspberry, specifically.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on March 16, 2020, 08:04:34 AM
I am pro-cho, you no-cho’s can stick it!

 ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 16, 2020, 08:42:51 AM
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/ (https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/)

TikTok Told Moderators to Suppress Posts by “Ugly” People and the Poor to Attract New Users

.. MUScoop just found it's newest moderation policy.  Everyone, please submit a selfie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on March 16, 2020, 08:45:36 AM
Love me some Suzy-Q's.....   Love licking that delicious whipped cream from between those 2 cakes !  !  :P  8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2020, 09:49:52 AM
I am definitely pro-wo-cho all the way.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 16, 2020, 10:21:36 AM
Obviously you are a pro-cho. Hostess snacks, and really all processed sugar snacks start and end with twinkies. End of discussion.
Twinkies have undergone the same shrinkage issue as snoballs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 16, 2020, 10:45:33 AM
Twinkies have undergone the same shrinkage issue as snoballs.
Yes, many things shrink with age. The solution? Just eat more.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on March 16, 2020, 11:26:28 AM
Love me some Suzy-Q's.....   Love licking that delicious whipped cream from between those 2 cakes !  !  :P  8-)

Is there anything more exquisite than a bit of tongue chow in the morning?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 16, 2020, 11:26:52 AM
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/ (https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/)

TikTok Told Moderators to Suppress Posts by “Ugly” People and the Poor to Attract New Users

.. MUScoop just found it's newest moderation policy.  Everyone, please submit a selfie.

And a consolidated financial statement!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 16, 2020, 12:27:27 PM
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/ (https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/)

TikTok Told Moderators to Suppress Posts by “Ugly” People and the Poor to Attract New Users

.. MUScoop just found it's newest moderation policy.  Everyone, please submit a selfie.

(https://cdn.mutually.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fbe904b8e53d0da24e48b11621aa880d-ugly-faces-funny-memes.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2020, 01:19:12 PM
And a consolidated financial statement!



I can't because I'm being audited.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 21, 2020, 09:17:50 PM
Due to our current crisis, tonight we had to eat sloppy joes on hot dog buns like savages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2020, 07:23:19 AM
Due to our current crisis, tonight we had to eat sloppy joes on hot dog buns like savages.

It’s not a bad idea, had to be less sloppy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 22, 2020, 07:52:44 AM
Due to our current crisis, tonight we had to eat sloppy joes on hot dog buns like savages.

Manwich? Or scratch recipe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 22, 2020, 09:08:54 AM
Manwich? Or scratch recipe?

Well, we use the SJ spice packets, so not really scratch.

Manwich is such a great word, although I'm surprised it's not considered sexist in this day and age.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 22, 2020, 09:14:54 AM
I didn't even know Manwich was still a thing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 22, 2020, 10:20:51 AM
I didn't even know Manwich was still a thing.

Thoughts?

(https://i0.wp.com/libbys.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/xAaMW18CTH69pN8jTCyZ_vienna-sausages-21250-1.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 22, 2020, 10:31:08 AM
Thoughts?

(https://i0.wp.com/libbys.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/xAaMW18CTH69pN8jTCyZ_vienna-sausages-21250-1.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)

Austrian women are generally dissatisfied.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 23, 2020, 02:40:13 PM
Last night, we were wondering about the phrase "Wet Willy."

Was Willy the giver of the Wet Willy, or the receiver?

Thank you, Quora:
https://www.quora.com/Where-did-the-term-wet-willy-come-from (https://www.quora.com/Where-did-the-term-wet-willy-come-from)

There is no definitive story of the first wet willy with many varying tales and folklore. However the one that has been widely accepted by many historians is the tale of William Paters.

* Paters was a schoolboy in the early 18th century. It's said that his friend, Bill Bobbins had fallen asleep in Paters company. At this point he decided to take advantage of his unconscious friend. He attempted to stick his cock in Bobbins' ear. Bobbins awoke before Pater had committed the act and in a wild moment of terror and revulsion clocked Pater with a solid right hook. Pater was knocked unconscious and Bobbins fled.


* A passing police officer by the name of Wetley Williams stumbled across Paters prone body. Instinctively he attempted to revive the boy and falling back on now outdated medical techniques he moistened his finger and inserted into Paters ear.


* Paters awoke swinging his fists violently in disgust and confusion. Since that day this technique has remained in the Metropolitan police field manual, next to the correct method of beating up hippies and students.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 23, 2020, 02:43:36 PM
Thoughts?

(https://i0.wp.com/libbys.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/xAaMW18CTH69pN8jTCyZ_vienna-sausages-21250-1.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)

spam rolls.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2020, 05:29:01 PM
spam rolls.


A seriously big thing in Hawaii. Spam musubis and shave ice. 'Ono grinds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2020, 03:25:33 PM
What’s the capitol of Djibouti? 🇩🇯
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 26, 2020, 03:26:46 PM
What’s the capitol of Djibouti? 🇩🇯

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPNT5j_OMzw


To this day, whenever Jeopardy has a "Presidents" category, my answer is always Millard Fillmore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUUWUWM on March 26, 2020, 06:30:46 PM
Austrian women are generally dissatisfied.

lmao...now that was funny!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 27, 2020, 09:32:50 AM
The joke’s write themselves.

https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/uranus-plasmoid-leaking-atmosphere-into-space/507-b428fff3-4ac5-42d0-abde-5448d80de7db
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 27, 2020, 01:32:02 PM
I don't want to freak my family out, but we're out of fruit pies.

This could get ugly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2020, 01:36:16 PM
The joke’s write themselves.

https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/uranus-plasmoid-leaking-atmosphere-into-space/507-b428fff3-4ac5-42d0-abde-5448d80de7db


So it took 'em 34 years to realize that Uranus is passing gas?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 27, 2020, 02:08:55 PM
I don't want to freak my family out, but we're out of fruit pies.

This could get ugly.

We know about your stash.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on March 27, 2020, 02:29:57 PM
I don't want to freak my family out, but we're out of fruit pies.

This could get ugly.

40+ years ago I was working at a grocery store in Hales Corners, and on break, I ate two Hostess Apple Pies and a quart of chocolate milk.

I have not had either since, and a chunk of apple pie is still stuck in my stomach.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2020, 03:51:23 PM
Is all this sitting around getting nothing accomplished reminding you guys of college too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 27, 2020, 05:01:36 PM
40+ years ago I was working at a grocery store in Hales Corners, and on break, I ate two Hostess Apple Pies and a quart of chocolate milk.

I have not had either since, and a chunk of apple pie is still stuck in my stomach.

We should trade grocery store stories.

One of my favorites is the shenanigans when an employee would call in a cake to be decorated .. then never pick it up.  Days later, that bad boy would show up in the break room.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 29, 2020, 12:27:20 PM
Gringo Bandito > Cholula > Sriracha > Tabasco



https://amazon.com/Gringo-Bandito-Sauce-Green-Ounce/dp/B00CXZKD16

You're welcome, Scoop.



Just got around to reading the Gringo Bandito bottle. Dexter Holland, huh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2020, 09:30:34 AM
Norman Mailer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2020, 04:11:05 PM
I just spent 15 minutes de-almondizing a bag of trail mix.

Best Nuts:
1. Cashews
2. all other nuts
3. Almonds
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 01, 2020, 04:47:43 PM
I just spent 15 minutes de-almondizing a bag of trail mix.

Best Nuts:
1. Cashews
2. all other nuts
3. Almonds

1. Cashews
1a. Pistachios
2. All others
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 01, 2020, 04:58:14 PM
I just spent 15 minutes de-almondizing a bag of trail mix.

Best Nuts:
1. Cashews
2. all other nuts
3. Almonds

1. Pistachios
2. Almonds
3. Macadamia

671. Cashews
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 01, 2020, 06:34:12 PM
1.Pecans
2. Macadamias
3. Almonds
4. Everything else except
5. Walnuts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 01, 2020, 06:42:40 PM
1. Pistachios
2. Almonds
3. Salted in the shell peanuts
4. Cashews
5. Spanish peanuts
6. Anything else
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Nukem2 on April 01, 2020, 06:43:26 PM
1. Pistachios
2. Almonds
3. Macadamia

671. Cashews
Yeah, cashews are greasy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2020, 06:50:02 PM
1.Pecans
2. Macadamias
3. Almonds
4. Everything else except
5. Walnuts

I don't understand why nobody else listed pecans. Awesome in pie, sublime in granola.

1. Pecans
2. Almonds
3. Pistachios
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2020, 06:51:30 PM
Niccolò Machiavelli
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 01, 2020, 06:53:15 PM
I don't understand why nobody else listed pecans. Awesome in pie, sublime in granola.

1. Pecans
2. Almonds
3. Pistachios

Pecans make my top-5, but not top-3.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 01, 2020, 06:54:12 PM
1. All other edible products
2. Nuts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Nukem2 on April 01, 2020, 06:56:25 PM
1. All other edible products
2. Nuts
Nuts are good for ya (except those darn cashews).  Dr. Nuke here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2020, 07:00:51 PM
1. All other edible products
2. Nuts


So...durian?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2020, 07:13:53 PM
I probably made my way through 5 pounds of pistachios last year, although oddly they aren't anything I crave.   It's a good night snack because it takes so damn long to pry open each shell, not to mention you probably burn more calories opening them than eating them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 01, 2020, 07:43:55 PM
1. (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sIqAV-X2LsM/WdcJl_XMNnI/AAAAAAAAARU/aJorhmK0iqwc-oiAVL9Gzql4aMwsYnB1wCLcBGAs/s1600/peanuts.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on April 01, 2020, 08:22:03 PM
I am deathly allergic to Brazil nuts. Full on anaphylaxis with even a tiny piece.  All other nuts are not an issue. Is this weird?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 01, 2020, 08:40:10 PM
My favorites:

Almonds
Cashews
Beer nuts
Pistachios

Least favorite:
Chin nuts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 01, 2020, 08:47:15 PM
I just spent 15 minutes de-almondizing a bag of trail mix.

Best Nuts:
1. Cashews
2. all other nuts
3. Almonds

Almonds are actually one of my favorite foods. I’ve said before that if I was limited to one single food for the rest of my life, almonds would be in the running. Obviously, I’m talking about a single ingredient - so something comprised of multiple ingredients (e.g., pizza) would not be eligible.

I think I’d rank my favorite nuts:
1. Almonds
2. Pecans
3. Peanuts
4. Pistachios
5. Cashews
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 01, 2020, 10:01:30 PM
1. Pecans
2. Walnuts
Big Gap
3. Peanuts
4. Almonds
5. Any other nut
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on April 01, 2020, 10:20:43 PM
I just spent 15 minutes de-almondizing a bag of trail mix.

Best Nuts:
1. Cashews
2. all other nuts
3. Almonds

Best Nuts:

1. Curly Howard
2. Peter Sellers
3. Rowan Atkinson
4. Charlie Chaplin
5. Chris Farley

Most Insipid:

Chevy Chase
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 01, 2020, 10:23:05 PM
Best Nuts:

1. Curly Howard
2. Peter Sellers
3. Rowan Atkinson
4. Charlie Chaplin
5. Chris Farley

Most Insipid:

Chevy Chase

100% agree on Chevy Chase. As unfunny as he was full of himself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 01, 2020, 10:42:00 PM
100% agree on Chevy Chase. As unfunny as he was full of himself.

That's probably the reason why Bill Murray fought him on the set of Caddyshack.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2020, 11:13:38 PM
Best Nuts:

1. Curly Howard
2. Peter Sellers
3. Rowan Atkinson
4. Charlie Chaplin
5. Chris Farley

Most Insipid:

Chevy Chase


Peter Sellers: “I like to watch.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on April 01, 2020, 11:15:41 PM

Peter Sellers: “I like to watch.”

Kosinski is one of my favorite writers

The Shirley MacLaine masturbation scene was absolutely terrible
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2020, 08:37:35 AM
That's probably the reason why Bill Murray fought him on the set of Caddyshack.

The fought backstage SNL. Caddyshack ended the beef.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2020, 08:47:33 AM
The fought backstage SNL. Caddyshack ended the beef.

It is pretty interesting that the original movie poster for Caddyshack had Chase in front and Murray in the background, but Murray and Dangerfield stole the show....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2020, 10:27:35 AM
Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!

Celebrate accordingly....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on April 02, 2020, 11:13:32 AM
Back to apples for a moment, I bring you the curse of the Honey Crisp:

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-curse-of-the-honeycrisp-apple?utm_source=pocket-newtab

I've been enjoying "Envy" apples during isolation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 02, 2020, 11:49:35 AM
I couple months ago I was at the hardware store and noticed they sell bar soap and had Zest and Irish Spring on sale, and I thought, hey, I need a new smell for 2020.

Zest was good, but I opened the Irish Spring yesterday and wow, I smell amazing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on April 02, 2020, 11:50:01 AM
I don't understand why nobody else listed pecans. Awesome in pie, sublime in granola.

1. Pecans
2. Almonds
3. Pistachios
Best doctored nuts are Planters Sweet n' Crunchy.

1.  Cashews
2.  Salted peanuts in the shell
3.  Macademia

What's with the red coloring on pistachios?  That is so annoying.  They're not worth dealing with the dye.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 02, 2020, 12:00:18 PM
Best doctored nuts are Planters Sweet n' Crunchy.

1.  Cashews
2.  Salted peanuts in the shell
3.  Macademia

What's with the red coloring on pistachios?  That is so annoying.  They're not worth dealing with the dye.


Is this a real thing? I've only ever seen this on tv, never in person.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 02, 2020, 12:16:09 PM
What's with the red coloring on pistachios?  That is so annoying.  They're not worth dealing with the dye.

Is this a real thing? I've only ever seen this on tv, never in person.

I haven't seen red pistachios for a long time, but yes, they used to always be red.  I don't know why.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on April 02, 2020, 12:23:28 PM
Blue bloods:
1. Pistachio
2. Cashews
3. Almonds

High majors
1. Pecans
2. Macadamia
3. Hazelnut

Mid majors
1. Walnuts
2. Peanuts

Division 3
1. All others
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 02, 2020, 12:25:23 PM
Wow nobody mentioning coconut?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 02, 2020, 12:32:51 PM
Blue bloods:
1. Pistachio
2. Cashews
3. Almonds

High majors
1. Pecans
2. Macadamia
3. Hazelnut

Mid majors
1. Walnuts
2. Peanuts

Division 3
1. All others
Peanuts might be in a mid major conference, but dry roasted peanuts with an ice cold beer is definitely a high major.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 02, 2020, 01:17:25 PM

What's with the red coloring on pistachios?  That is so annoying.  They're not worth dealing with the dye.

Most pistachios were imported from the Middle East years ago, where traditional harvesting methods left stains on the shells. Dying the shell red or green covered up the stains. But today about 98 percent of pistachios sold in the U.S. are grown in California, where a more mechanized harvesting process means that the nuts are picked, hulled and dried before the shell has a chance to become stained, so there is no need to dye them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2020, 01:50:00 PM
It is pretty interesting that the original movie poster for Caddyshack had Chase in front and Murray in the background, but Murray and Dangerfield stole the show....

It made sense, Chevy was the first star out of SNL and would've been the premiere billing.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 02, 2020, 01:58:19 PM
Wow nobody mentioning coconut?

We're talking about nuts, not nastyass coconuts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 02, 2020, 02:17:55 PM
We're talking about nuts, not nastyass coconuts.

Well I guess someone never enjoyed themselves two pinã coladas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 02, 2020, 04:09:12 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41vyH6TMzNL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 02, 2020, 08:35:43 PM
Wow nobody mentioning coconut?

I like coconut, but it's not like you open a bag of shredded coconut and go to town. It's more an ingredient than a nut.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 02, 2020, 08:53:05 PM
I like coconut, but it's not like you open a bag of shredded coconut and go to town. It's more an ingredient than a nut.

Challenge accepted
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 02, 2020, 08:59:44 PM
(https://giphy.com/gifs/woody-harrelson-zombieland-twinkie-32pVgYIBrsp5S)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 02, 2020, 10:53:17 PM
Wow nobody mentioning coconut?

Fruit!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 03, 2020, 01:22:06 AM
Well I guess someone never enjoyed themselves two pinã coladas

Cum in a cocoñut.  Gross.

German chocolate cake?  Has coconut?  WTF, there's no coconut trees in Germany.  That ain't German chocolate cake, thats nasty ass coconut cake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 03, 2020, 07:20:13 AM
Cum in a cocoñut.  Gross.

German chocolate cake?  Has coconut?  WTF, there's no coconut trees in Germany.  That ain't German chocolate cake, thats nasty ass coconut cake.

The cake was named after a guy whose last name was "German".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 03, 2020, 09:40:44 AM
Fruit!

Not according to the fda apparently

Cum in a cocoñut.  Gross.

German chocolate cake?  Has coconut?  WTF, there's no coconut trees in Germany.  That ain't German chocolate cake, thats nasty ass coconut cake.

I don't think I've ever seen someone so passionately against a food before
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 03, 2020, 09:41:48 AM


I don't think I've ever seen someone so passionately against a food before
You've never heard my rant on Jello
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2020, 02:12:08 PM

I don't think I've ever seen someone so passionately against a food before



Do a google search for "durian."

Here's a little preview: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-durian_n_7111232

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 03, 2020, 03:02:31 PM

Do a google search for "durian."

Here's a little preview: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-durian_n_7111232

When I was recently in Singapore and Malaysia, durian covered chocolates and other flavored items were all over the airport gift shops and in the supermarket.
My Malaysian co-worker told me it's not a flavor that Westerners like but they love in Malaysia.

Near the trip end while in In Singapore I figured I had to bring home something home with it that would not smell, so I bought durian chips.  Made like potato chips, they were good and tasted saltier than anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2020, 03:26:52 PM
The creepiness of modern technology....

Today we got a letter from a mortgage company we've never dealt with, trying to get us to refinance. On the front (and peeking through the envelope window) was an aerial picture of our house.

Now I get that you can see an aerial view of most any house on earth by typing address into Google Earth...but still, this solicitation with our house's picture gave a creepy "we know where you live" sort of feeling. Like if you opened the mail to find pics of yourself walking out of the grocery store or coffee shop.

IMHO, sometimes less is better when it comes to technology...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 03, 2020, 04:31:15 PM
The creepiness of modern technology....

Today we got a letter from a mortgage company we've never dealt with, trying to get us to refinance. On the front (and peeking through the envelope window) was an aerial picture of our house.

Now I get that you can see an aerial view of most any house on earth by typing address into Google Earth...but still, this solicitation with our house's picture gave a creepy "we know where you live" sort of feeling. Like if you opened the mail to find pics of yourself walking out of the grocery store or coffee shop.

IMHO, sometimes less is better when it comes to technology...

We just refinanced a month ago or so.  Just worked out that our mortgage was a round number. $X50,000.  Somehow, all of the direct mail life insurance offers that you get after the loan is processed are sending me solicitations for $X5,000.  Really hoping that the lender makes the same mistake....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 04, 2020, 10:22:54 AM
We need to talk about grocery store delis.

Horribly inefficient, and then the human contact is so unnecessary.

How has this industry not been automated? We’re talking about processed slabs of meat being cut to proper thicknesses and then charged out by the weight.

Patty from Lake Villa has been in the deli for a long time, but still needs two trips to the scale to get close to a pound of black pepper turkey.

Arby’s already had the autoslicer. Now we need to incorporate a scale and a meat picker.

Customer can select meat, quantity by weight or slice and then the meat thickness on a 0-10 scale. 0 being shaved and 10 being 3/4” thick. People that get a pound of shaved ham can sit on it.

Whole process from ordering, asking if the thickness is good, getting the correct quantity is all streamlined. Deli lines would plummet in wait times. Also, way healthier.

Have you ever asked for a slice to taste that wasn’t for a young kid? If you answered yes, die.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 04, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
Blue Diamond wasabi and soy almonds.

The bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 04, 2020, 01:05:56 PM
Have you ever asked for a slice to taste that wasn’t for a young kid? If you answered yes, die.
I asked the deli guy WTF this new "aloha chicken" was and he offered me a taste.  I'm glad he did, because it was pretty bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 04, 2020, 01:26:25 PM
Blue Diamond wasabi and soy almonds.

The bomb.

^^^^^

He’s right, you know.


Habanero BBQ are also really good. Not really hot at all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 04, 2020, 01:27:09 PM

Have you ever asked for a slice to taste that wasn’t for a young kid? If you answered yes, die.

I've never asked for a taste, but if they offer it, I'm in.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Archies Bat on April 04, 2020, 01:36:30 PM
20+ years ago, deli meats in many stores were pre-sliced in the deli case.  The deli workers just had to grab a part of the stack and weigh it.  Most workers developed experience to pretty accurately estimate the number of slices needed for a given amount ordered.  When a particular stack got low, they would slice a bunch more.  There was no wasted time unwrapping and rewrapping each block of meat for each purchase.

I can only think of two potential reasons they no longer do that...excessive wastage or a better customer experience to see it actually sliced.  I guess sliced deli meat could also spoil faster, but if so, that would also occur in the fridge after purchase.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 04, 2020, 01:46:23 PM
We need to talk about grocery store delis.

Horribly inefficient, and then the human contact is so unnecessary.

How has this industry not been automated? We’re talking about processed slabs of meat being cut to proper thicknesses and then charged out by the weight.

Patty from Lake Villa has been in the deli for a long time, but still needs two trips to the scale to get close to a pound of black pepper turkey.

Arby’s already had the autoslicer. Now we need to incorporate a scale and a meat picker.

Customer can select meat, quantity by weight or slice and then the meat thickness on a 0-10 scale. 0 being shaved and 10 being 3/4” thick. People that get a pound of shaved ham can sit on it.

Whole process from ordering, asking if the thickness is good, getting the correct quantity is all streamlined. Deli lines would plummet in wait times. Also, way healthier.

Have you ever asked for a slice to taste that wasn’t for a young kid? If you answered yes, die.

I've never thought this was an issue, but then again I've never been so desperate to get out of the grocery store 40 seconds faster that I dwelled on it to this extent. The people are almost always friendly. The deli does not enrage me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2020, 02:28:35 PM
I'd say 50% of my grocery trips, the deli enrages me.

It's a quiet rage, like when you find out your bag of Arby's only has one Horsey Sauce in it, though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 04, 2020, 02:33:33 PM
Blue Diamond wasabi and soy almonds.

The bomb.

Agreed.  And Wonderful salt and pepper pistachios.  Top shelf. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 04, 2020, 02:37:54 PM
What is significantly more enraging is when stores make you buy your alcohol in the alcohol section and not at the front with the rest of your haul.

And of course then people do the reverse thing and bring in their groceries to check out in the alcohol section.  And in general that's fine because people have the common sense to bring one or two items.  But then you get stuck behind the guy who has like ten things and no one wants to say anything because he just looks like a guy who'll run over you with his car in the parking lot.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 04, 2020, 04:39:59 PM
You've never heard my rant on Jello



Pretty sure Jello went out wit Bill Crosby, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 04, 2020, 06:21:30 PM


Pretty sure Jello went out wit Bill Crosby, aina?

Nah, that was pudding pops.

You put the quaalude in the pudding pop, then you put the pudding pop in the pudding.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 04, 2020, 06:36:56 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/kGV0yAONWcxZm/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 04, 2020, 08:00:14 PM
I'd say 50% of my grocery trips, the deli enrages me.

It's a quiet rage, like when you find out your bag of Arby's only has one Horsey Sauce in it, though.

Thoughts on olive loaf?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 04, 2020, 08:17:57 PM
Thoughts on olive loaf?

It is Satan's lunch meat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2020, 09:31:44 PM
Never had olive loaf.  Should I?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 04, 2020, 09:45:17 PM
Never had olive loaf.  Should I?

F*ck no.  Chick is 1000% right here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 04, 2020, 09:47:32 PM
F*ck no.  Chick is 1000% right here.

It’s the Spumoni of Sliced Meats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 04, 2020, 09:49:58 PM
Nah, that was pudding pops.

You put the quaalude in the pudding pop, then you put the pudding pop in the pudding.

Quaaludes ‘n Cream was a big seller in the 60’s I hear.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 05, 2020, 07:03:22 AM
Thoughts on olive loaf?

It’s the evil cousin of the red delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 05, 2020, 07:36:53 AM
It’s the evil cousin of the red delicious.

Quote
Olive loaf is the exotic temptress of the deli counter.

https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1997-05-22-9705210022-story.html


Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 05, 2020, 10:09:19 AM

Pretty sure Jello went out wit Bill Crosby, aina?



Does it count as "going out" if the Jello was drugged?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 06, 2020, 03:12:16 PM
7 years ago I was almost a Nielsen ratings family.   They came and performed surgery on our TVs and VCRs to install their ratings equipment .. but couldn't figure out our soundbar, so ripped it all out and fired us. 

They were at our house for like 5 hours.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 06, 2020, 03:28:27 PM
VCRs in 2013, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 06, 2020, 03:33:45 PM
If I were ever an official Neilsen family, I would put whatever TV they use on some obscure network 24/7 and watch my regular TV elsewhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on April 06, 2020, 03:48:03 PM
We were a Summer replacement several times and we were supplied paperwork to record our viewing. Never was hooked up
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2020, 06:18:22 PM
My wife and I just finished the written Nielsen journals for radio listening. It was easy for me, since I listened for about 30 minutes the entire week because I was staying at home and only listen to the radio in the car.

Easiest $10 I ever made, except that summer I worked as a gigolo... ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 06, 2020, 07:21:24 PM
We were a Summer replacement several times and we were supplied paperwork to record our viewing. Never was hooked up

Have done this several times as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 06, 2020, 07:51:57 PM
VCRs in 2013, eh?

In truth, a fancy VCR/DVD player that could even record on DVD.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 06, 2020, 08:10:05 PM
If I were ever an official Neilsen family, I would put whatever TV they use on some obscure network 24/7 and watch my regular TV elsewhere.

Gotta hide that Spice Channel viewing, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 07, 2020, 07:50:54 AM
Cool article about Milwaukee photographs taken from 1976-1980 including several featuring Wells Street.  If you look closely, there's a special treat for Topper.

https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/tom-hagerty-photos.html?fbclid=IwAR02Y76Ogn30p9rzNQkEy8fczf3WEeg5Kk3JKr2JBjTbnqSB0kTB5zeie-Y
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 07, 2020, 08:16:48 AM
Took me two looks..


(https://snipboard.io/XRtoWs.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 07, 2020, 08:25:14 AM
Cool article about Milwaukee photographs taken from 1976-1980 including sevreal featuring Wells Street.  If you look closely, there's a special treat for Topper.

https://onmilwaukee.com/history/articles/tom-hagerty-photos.html?fbclid=IwAR02Y76Ogn30p9rzNQkEy8fczf3WEeg5Kk3JKr2JBjTbnqSB0kTB5zeie-Y

Love the Chili and Avalanche photos.

What happened to the neon Real Chili sign?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 07, 2020, 08:26:02 AM
Love the Chili and Avalanche photos.

What happened to the neon Real Chili sign?

I know, right?  That would the coolest mancave accessory ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 07, 2020, 11:03:26 AM
I know, right?  That would the coolest mancave accessory ever.

****Evil laugh****

Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 08, 2020, 01:50:33 PM
I just came across a great example of marketing-speak.  I have a bunch of single-use lens cleaning wipes that I bought a few years ago when I started wearing readers.  My optician recommended I not use them on my "real" classes, so they've been sitting in a drawer for a year. I thought maybe I could use them to clean my thermometer, but I figured I better look into what's in there.  A little research revealed it's isopropyl alcohol and water. In light of this, I thought the following from their website was kind of funny:  "It is pre-moistened with a unique combination of two active agents which are also used for medical equipment cleaning."  Wow...sounds pretty high-tech.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 08, 2020, 01:53:38 PM
I just came across a great example of marketing-speak.  I have a bunch of single-use lens cleaning wipes that I bought a few years ago when I started wearing readers.  My optician recommended I not use them on my "real" classes, so they've been sitting in a drawer for a year. I thought maybe I could use them to clean my thermometer, but I figured I better look into what's in there.  A little research revealed it's isopropyl alcohol and water. In light of this, I thought the following from their website was kind of funny:  "It is pre-moistened with a unique combination of two active agents which are also used for medical equipment cleaning."  Wow...sounds pretty high-tech.


Epic. They could use the same description for a combination of soap and water.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 08, 2020, 01:59:00 PM

Epic. They could use the same description for a combination of soap and water.

And all this time I've been drinking an "active agent" that is "used for medical equipment cleaning." Thank goodness it hasn't had any harmful effects.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 08, 2020, 03:07:43 PM
And all this time I've been drinking an "active agent" that is "used for medical equipment cleaning." Thank goodness it hasn't had any harmful effects.


Nothing wrong with keeping your medical equipment clean....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 09, 2020, 03:05:22 PM
Nieman Marcus
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 09, 2020, 07:05:51 PM
3-4 months ago I was loosely doing "intermittent fasting" by no late night snacks and skipping breakfast.  I also started exercising 2x a week which I hadn't done since the 1980s.  I lost no weight.

4 weeks into sheltering at home I've lost 4 pounds.   So .. I found the secret .. stop exercising, a bowl of Cap'n Crunchberries, and sit on your arse 14-16 hours per day.

(I think what it really was .. I stopped eating out lunch 3x a week, dinner 1-2x per week.  #Arbys)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 10, 2020, 11:21:20 AM
3-4 months ago I was loosely doing "intermittent fasting" by no late night snacks and skipping breakfast.  I also started exercising 2x a week which I hadn't done since the 1980s.  I lost no weight.

4 weeks into sheltering at home I've lost 4 pounds.   So .. I found the secret .. stop exercising, a bowl of Cap'n Crunchberries, and sit on your arse 14-16 hours per day.

(I think what it really was .. I stopped eating out lunch 3x a week, dinner 1-2x per week.  #Arbys)

We talkin' Crunch Berries or Oops All Berries?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2020, 11:45:54 AM
We talkin' Crunch Berries or Oops All Berries?

Crunch Berries.  OAB seems like it would be overkill, although I suppose the berries make it more healthy.

.. My wife bought some non-berry Cap'n last week.  Brutal.  It's only ok if you sprinkle in some Froot Loops.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 10, 2020, 12:03:46 PM
Crunch Berries.  OAB seems like it would be overkill, although I suppose the berries make it more healthy.

.. My wife bought some non-berry Cap'n last week.  Brutal.  It's only ok if you sprinkle in some Froot Loops.
(https://i.imgflip.com/1e1lom.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 10, 2020, 12:05:31 PM
Oops all Berries is trash.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2020, 03:17:08 PM
Oops all Berries is trash.


Too healthy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2020, 08:02:36 PM
Nicki Minaj
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 12, 2020, 10:56:23 AM
(https://snipboard.io/gl8aTD.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2020, 11:32:56 AM
Happy National Grilled Cheese Day everyone!

https://www.pbs.org/articles/2020/04/national-grilled-cheese-day/

Here in MN, it's cold and snowy...a perfect day for grilled cheese and tomato soup....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 14, 2020, 07:38:07 PM
If you ever wanted to make your beef n cheddars into sausages .. here's your inspiration:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URVLma3onpQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URVLma3onpQ)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 15, 2020, 09:38:53 AM
I have discovered Ruffles All Dressed chips during quarantine.  Apparently they are a favorite in Canada, but I had never had them before.  Thumbs up. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 15, 2020, 11:07:54 AM
Beware the Ides of April.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 15, 2020, 11:54:46 AM
If you ever wanted to make your beef n cheddars into sausages .. here's your inspiration:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URVLma3onpQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URVLma3onpQ)
To be honest never thought your voice would sound like that
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2020, 10:14:41 AM
Tiffany?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2020, 02:34:55 PM
Narendra Modi
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 19, 2020, 09:00:46 PM
Time to talk cookies.

My wife is a fan of Chips Ahoy and I find them to be crumbly and awful.

Is she just wrong or extremely wrong?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2020, 09:16:08 PM
Time to talk cookies.

My wife is a fan of Chips Ahoy and I find them to be crumbly and awful.

Is she just wrong or extremely wrong?


She is extremely wrong. The only decent  chocolate chip cookies are homemade, or at least from a good local bakery.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 19, 2020, 09:35:51 PM
Time to talk cookies.

My wife is a fan of Chips Ahoy and I find them to be crumbly and awful.

Is she just wrong or extremely wrong?

Just wrong. Chips ahoy carry some nostalgic value.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 19, 2020, 09:50:38 PM

She is extremely wrong. The only decent  chocolate chip cookies are homemade, or at least from a good local bakery.

Matt's are pretty darn good for a packaged cookie.

But you are right. Chips Ahoy is a cookie of last resort.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 19, 2020, 10:35:59 PM
One of my faves is .. Costco makes a huge pack of chocolate chip cookies.  Those are tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 19, 2020, 10:39:30 PM
Agree that Chips Ahoy are extremely wrong.  But Oreos...now that’s another story.  Definitely right. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 19, 2020, 10:56:08 PM
Agree that chips ahoy are awful.

But I mean, soft batch are decent, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 19, 2020, 11:04:47 PM
Agree that chips ahoy are awful.

But I mean, soft batch are decent, right?

So I just read all these replies to her, and she singles out Rocky: "Soft batch are disgusting!"

How we've stayed together for 20 years is a mystery.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 20, 2020, 07:26:11 AM
(https://cdn3.volusion.com/daqgp.xkdbq/v/vspfiles/photos/3CO-4-2.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 20, 2020, 07:30:44 AM
(https://cdn3.volusion.com/daqgp.xkdbq/v/vspfiles/photos/3CO-4-2.jpg)

I've never tried those, but that just made me think that I should add:  Trader Joe's is awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 20, 2020, 10:53:20 AM

I've never tried those, but that just made me think that I should add:  Trader Joe's is awesome.



Spot on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 20, 2020, 10:57:58 AM
Agree that Chips Ahoy are extremely wrong.  But Oreos...now that’s another story.  Definitely right. 


Oreos are damn near the perfect store-bought cookie.  We don't buy them because my wife and I would polish off a package in a day otherwise.

And don't give me that Double Stuff crap.  The wafer makes the cookie. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 20, 2020, 11:09:59 AM
Grain free, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 20, 2020, 12:24:13 PM
And don't give me that Double Stuff crap. 

Perfect until you went off the rails at the end.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 20, 2020, 12:29:26 PM
So I just read all these replies to her, and she singles out Rocky: "Soft batch are disgusting!"

Lol, I think I know what I'm sending the hilltopper family for Christmas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 20, 2020, 12:56:20 PM
Perfect until you went off the rails at the end.
Couldn't agree more.  Double stuff is the bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 20, 2020, 01:31:42 PM
I'm with Fluffy. They've yet to improve on the original Oreo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 20, 2020, 01:45:51 PM
(https://www.narcity.com/u/2019/03/11/dd098f99bf9cceaa58b4ba547986f4978f879858.jpg_1200x630.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 20, 2020, 01:48:13 PM
Gross and disgusting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on April 20, 2020, 01:51:59 PM
I'm with Fluffy. They've yet to improve on the original Oreo.
I don't know...my favorite is Mint.  Those are delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 20, 2020, 02:04:00 PM
I don't know...my favorite is Mint.  Those are delicious.

Peanut butter is the best.

White fudge during Christmas....mmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 20, 2020, 02:17:35 PM
The new chocolate marshmallow oreos are top notch. Best new flavor since the mint ones came out
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 20, 2020, 02:31:25 PM
I'm with Fluffy. They've yet to improve on the original Oreo.

This. Original has the perfect wafer-to-cream ratio.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 20, 2020, 03:21:44 PM
This. Original has the perfect wafer-to-cream ratio.

Agreed. As with most sequels, the “trying too hard” Oreos pale in comparison to the original.

In my mind, the only sequel snack that beats the original is peanut M&Ms.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 20, 2020, 04:38:59 PM
Agreed. As with most sequels, the “trying too hard” Oreos pale in comparison to the original.

In my mind, the only sequel snack that beats the original is peanut M&Ms.

Pretzel Goldfish are in that discussion
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 20, 2020, 05:09:49 PM
Pretzel Goldfish are in that discussion

Also, Peanut Butter Twix.
And Peanut Butter Snickers.


I like peanut butter candy, much better than peanut candy.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 20, 2020, 05:57:47 PM
Also, Peanut Butter Twix.
And Peanut Butter Snickers.


I like peanut butter candy, much better than peanut candy.  :)

By far. If I wanted to eat peanuts and M&Ms, I'd get some trail mix.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on April 20, 2020, 07:02:15 PM
Also, Peanut Butter Twix.
And Peanut Butter Snickers.


I like peanut butter candy, much better than peanut candy.  :)


Reese's Sticks are also better than the Peanut Butter Cups

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 20, 2020, 07:19:59 PM

Reese's Sticks are also better than the Peanut Butter Cups

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/IZvJyT86F8SS4/giphy.gif)

However, I must say that I prefer the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in a Reese's Egg to the Peanut Butter Cup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on April 20, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
However, I must say that I prefer the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in a Reese's Egg to the Peanut Butter Cup.

Mini cup is the ideal ratio.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 20, 2020, 08:32:04 PM
Mini cup is the ideal ratio.

Nope.  I like more peanut butter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 20, 2020, 08:35:07 PM
Pretzel Goldfish are in that discussion

Sorry this is a cookie discussion. No place for your salty snack opinions here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WarriorPride68 on April 20, 2020, 08:58:48 PM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 20, 2020, 09:03:08 PM

Reese's Sticks are also better than the Peanut Butter Cups



unnatural carnal knowledgeing right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 21, 2020, 12:26:04 AM
I don't know...my favorite is Mint.  Those are delicious.

I agree with this analysis. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 21, 2020, 04:45:11 AM
Speaking of peanut butter, has anyone tried almond butter?  I found it surprisingly good.

Pro tip....drizzle some over ice cream with some chocolate syrup. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 21, 2020, 07:57:27 AM
Sorry this is a cookie discussion. No place for your salty snack opinions here.

Roberts point of order: The topic moved to “sequel snacks”.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 21, 2020, 08:14:50 AM
Speaking of peanut butter, has anyone tried almond butter?  I found it surprisingly good.

Pro tip....drizzle some over ice cream with some chocolate syrup.

Love the stuff, but then again, I'm already on record (https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=54409.msg1228638#msg1228638) saying that almonds are one of my favorite foods.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 21, 2020, 11:03:18 AM

Reese's Sticks are also better than the Peanut Butter Cups



Still doesn't top a Nutrageous!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 21, 2020, 01:41:54 PM
Roberts point of order: The topic moved to “sequel snacks”.

Affirmative.

Life moves pretty fast on the NM thread. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 21, 2020, 04:47:44 PM
Salty > sweet

Who's with me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 21, 2020, 05:06:09 PM
Salty > sweet

Who's with me?

Why not both?

But, if I have to choose...yeah...I'm with you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 21, 2020, 06:24:08 PM
I love the salty/sweet combination...but if I have to choose, gimme sweet every time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 22, 2020, 06:32:50 AM
Speaking of peanut butter, has anyone tried almond butter?  I found it surprisingly good.

Pro tip....drizzle some over ice cream with some chocolate syrup.

Real pro tip...store it upside down in the fridge, keeps it from getting watery.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 22, 2020, 08:52:55 AM
Speaking of peanut butter, has anyone tried almond butter?  I found it surprisingly good.

Pro tip....drizzle some over ice cream with some chocolate syrup.

Have a jar, too scared to open it. On another note macadamia nut butter is extremely underwhelming
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 22, 2020, 09:09:34 AM
Have a jar, too scared to open it. On another note macadamia nut butter is extremely underwhelming


Same with cashew butter. I like cashews, but the butter is so-so at best.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 22, 2020, 11:26:27 AM
I love the salty/sweet combination...but if I have to choose, gimme sweet every time.

This.

Salted caramels are the food of gods.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 22, 2020, 06:57:41 PM
Salted caramels are the food of gods.

Spoken like a true retiree!  I bet you keep a stock of Werther's originals around too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 22, 2020, 07:09:31 PM
Spoken like a true retiree!  I bet you keep a stock of Werther's originals around too.

Werther’s Originals....Yum!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 22, 2020, 07:21:10 PM
Here's an odd one I just came across.  It's basically a "portable" hot tub - with a coil fire box to heat the water, and a side bar.  That's cool - but silly enough nobody would use it.  But then there's this pic - SOOO much wrong here, I had to laugh:

(https://s3.img-b.com/image/private/c_lpad,f_auto,h_1200,t_base/v3/product/alfibrand/alfi-brand-firehottub-alternate-view-2033.jpg)

https://www.build.com/alfi-brand-firehottub/s899898
Title: Re: NM.
Post by: warriorchick on April 22, 2020, 07:38:42 PM
Spoken like a true retiree!  I bet you keep a stock of Werther's originals around too.
Yeah, no
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 22, 2020, 09:15:16 PM
This.

Salted caramels are the food of gods.


Love salted caramels (but not Werther’s lol).

And there’s a local ice cream place here in Rochester that makes some incredible salted caramel ice cream.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 23, 2020, 07:27:44 AM
Here's an odd one I just came across.  It's basically a "portable" hot tub - with a coil fire box to heat the water, and a side bar.  That's cool - but silly enough nobody would use it.  But then there's this pic - SOOO much wrong here, I had to laugh:

(https://s3.img-b.com/image/private/c_lpad,f_auto,h_1200,t_base/v3/product/alfibrand/alfi-brand-firehottub-alternate-view-2033.jpg)

https://www.build.com/alfi-brand-firehottub/s899898
I'll start. Two glasses of wine, 1 adult.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 23, 2020, 07:50:13 AM
Here's an odd one I just came across.  It's basically a "portable" hot tub - with a coil fire box to heat the water, and a side bar.  That's cool - but silly enough nobody would use it.  But then there's this pic - SOOO much wrong here, I had to laugh:

(https://s3.img-b.com/image/private/c_lpad,f_auto,h_1200,t_base/v3/product/alfibrand/alfi-brand-firehottub-alternate-view-2033.jpg)

https://www.build.com/alfi-brand-firehottub/s899898

$5000?  Wow. 

Also, if that's a "side bar" (as the link states), I think the resale value of my car just went up...it's got dual side bars in both the front and rear seats.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 23, 2020, 08:50:21 AM
I'll start. Two glasses of wine, 1 adult.


I think the bottle is for the adult. Which means the two glasses are for....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 23, 2020, 09:01:53 AM
I'll start. Two glasses of wine, 1 adult.

I like how, in the description of the tub (https://www.build.com/alfi-brand-firehottub/s899898), they list a feature:  "Stainless steel windscreen protects bathers from flame and smoke."

First, the people in the picture are using the tub without the windscreen.  Second, anybody who thinks that 1' x 2' piece of steel will block smoke has never been near a camp fire...or even a grill.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 23, 2020, 09:04:56 AM
Shut up and take my money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 23, 2020, 09:52:12 AM
I'll start. Two glasses of wine, 1 adult.

I see you dont have kids in quarantine.    ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 23, 2020, 10:15:53 AM
I see you dont have kids in quarantine.    ;D
Oh, I do. I just wouldn't dirty two glasses in one day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 24, 2020, 02:06:35 PM
Happy National Hairball Awareness Day everyone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 26, 2020, 09:24:26 AM
Real products on Amazon...these may be useful during the lockdown.

The bacon bandages and the Cheetos dust finger protectors peaked my interest.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/money/g28649116/weirdest-products-on-amazon/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 26, 2020, 10:26:31 AM
I've always wanted to try this:
Sinus Plumber Hot Pepper Nasal Spray

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007QVIBT8/

Review:  Do you wish there was a way you could leverage the power of the Death Star against swollen nasal passages? Would you like to know what it feels like to die, but only in your nose?

Sinus Plumber will address all these issues and some you didn't know you even had. I didn't realize just how powerful a combination horseradish *and* cayenne pepper would be when placed directly, purposely, in my nose.
But I couldn't breath through it, and I had to try something, so - enter Sinus Plumber.

I'm not talking that candy ass crap you get from a match or a flamethrower or nuclear hellstorm or even fuel-the-continued-fission-reaction-of-a-star type fire. I'm talking like, Big Bang causing, reality-altering fire.


Your nose will not even have time to beg for mercy as it finds itself in the 9th ring of the sinus abyss with Pinhead, Pennywise and Cthulhu ready to unleash eternal suffering on any swollen or normal interior nose bits.


The last sound you hear from your squeaky nose will be the same thing Patrick Roadhouse Swayze heard when the dude that killed him in Ghost died as it is dragged down into the shadows by this Balrog of a nose spray.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on April 26, 2020, 12:00:01 PM
I'm about a week away from letting Brutus The Barber Beefcake cut my hair.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2020, 01:09:10 PM
Real products on Amazon...these may be useful during the lockdown.

The bacon bandages and the Cheetos dust finger protectors peaked my interest.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/money/g28649116/weirdest-products-on-amazon/



I think it would be cool to have bandages that look like gory wounds, with blood and severed tendons and stuff....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 26, 2020, 05:00:19 PM
I'm about a week away from letting Brutus The Barber Beefcake cut my hair.

I'm about a week away from letting Brutus's grandkid cut my hair.  He's 5.   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 26, 2020, 05:15:45 PM
I had my wife cut my hair about 3 weeks ago.  For her first haircut, it was not bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 26, 2020, 06:01:52 PM
Y'all are copping out. Gotta let the flow grow. (Probably helps that I've already been growing my hair out for the past year)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on April 26, 2020, 07:25:15 PM
Y'all are copping out. Gotta let the flow grow. (Probably helps that I've already been growing my hair out for the past year)
That’s an insult to all of us that are folically challenged...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 26, 2020, 07:36:52 PM
10 Types of Apples Thought to be Extinct Rediscovered
 https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/25/us/extinct-apples-discovered-in-pacific-scn-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 26, 2020, 07:37:46 PM
I took my hair to the bone on March 13, so that isn't an issue yet.   Having to comb my eyebrows is the issue.   Fuzzy caterpillars capable of independent thought
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2020, 07:40:28 PM
I took my hair to the bone on March 13, so that isn't an issue yet.   Having to comb my eyebrows is the issue.   Fuzzy caterpillars capable of independent thought

Two caterpillars though, and not just a single huge one?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 26, 2020, 07:51:42 PM
Oh, yes.   Two.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 27, 2020, 07:35:00 AM
 #4 and/or #5 blade guide once every 4-6 weeks wahl clippers...priceless

during the last dance-a lot of ads for the "manscape" machine  love how they show that baby taking off the "arm hairs"  guess it works just about anywhere, eyn'a?  ;)  i think the tourniquets are extra  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 27, 2020, 07:39:38 AM
#4 and/or #5 blade guide once every 4-6 weeks wahl clippers...priceless

during the last dance-a lot of ads for the "manscape" machine  love how they show that baby taking off the "arm hairs"  guess it works just about anywhere, eyn'a?  ;)  i think the tourniquets are extra  ;D

I bought a Wahl clipper last week to trim my beard.  I'd never had a beard before, so never needed a clipper.  I haven't used it on my hair yet, but I'm willing to give it a shot.  I generally have them cut the sides really short, so that shouldn't be an issue.  But I leave the top a little longer...not sure how that will work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on April 27, 2020, 07:42:41 AM
Remember this:  It all grows back  ! ! !  ;)    8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 27, 2020, 12:18:39 PM
#4 and/or #5 blade guide once every 4-6 weeks wahl clippers...priceless

during the last dance-a lot of ads for the "manscape" machine  love how they show that baby taking off the "arm hairs"  guess it works just about anywhere, eyn'a?  ;)  i think the tourniquets are extra  ;D

That is for shaving your ballbag, 100%.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 27, 2020, 07:09:09 PM
Talkin' manscape now, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 28, 2020, 12:27:07 AM
I had my wife cut my hair about 3 weeks ago.  For her first haircut, it was not bad.

My wife finally agreed to cut mine yesterday.  Not bad at all - but all done with a wahl #6 & #8 trimmer (basically what happens when I go for a "real" haircut) .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 28, 2020, 09:23:07 AM
My wife finally agreed to cut mine yesterday.  Not bad at all - but all done with a wahl #6 & #8 trimmer (basically what happens when I go for a "real" haircut) .

#6 and #8?  You hippie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 28, 2020, 08:35:52 PM
(https://babylonbee.com/img/articles/article-6052-1.jpg)

Courtesy of the Babylon Bee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 28, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
(https://babylonbee.com/img/articles/article-6052-1.jpg)

Bless you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 29, 2020, 01:42:01 AM
Talkin' manscape now, hey?

so do these things come with stencils? a pizza slice,  the runway, the hitler  which one of these bad boys or the brazilian makes the chicks knees wobble wanna go in for sloppy seconds
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WarriorDad on April 29, 2020, 01:24:51 PM
I bought a Wahl clipper last week to trim my beard.  I'd never had a beard before, so never needed a clipper.  I haven't used it on my hair yet, but I'm willing to give it a shot.  I generally have them cut the sides really short, so that shouldn't be an issue.  But I leave the top a little longer...not sure how that will work.

Did you buy a beard clipper or a hair clipper?  Don't use a beard clipper on your head.  The guards are much different and you will end up pulling more hair (painful) while also hastening the destruction of your beard trimmer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 29, 2020, 01:26:58 PM
Did you buy a beard clipper or a hair clipper?  Don't use a beard clipper on your head.  The guards are much different and you will end up pulling more hair (painful) while also hastening the destruction of your beard trimmer.

Thank you for the tip...I was unaware there was a difference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 29, 2020, 01:28:41 PM
Thank you for the tip...I was unaware there was a difference.

Further advice, after a while your blades will dull.  Easily changed out, but be sure to do it.  Sharp blades cut like budda.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 29, 2020, 02:04:39 PM
Mrs. TAMU did some touching up for me yesterday. Didn't turn out half bad
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 29, 2020, 02:49:17 PM
Further advice, after a while your blades will dull.  Easily changed out, but be sure to do it.  Sharp blades cut like budda.

So .. I bought some clippers ~8 years ago .. I've used them maybe a few dozen times over the years.    I had my wife try them on me last month and .. yeah, they felt like they were ripping my hair instead of cutting.

I'd pop for new blades if I thought that would fix the problem.  But .. it seems like I haven't used them enough for them to be dull in the first place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 29, 2020, 03:10:20 PM
So .. I bought some clippers ~8 years ago .. I've used them maybe a few dozen times over the years.    I had my wife try them on me last month and .. yeah, they felt like they were ripping my hair instead of cutting.

I'd pop for new blades if I thought that would fix the problem.  But .. it seems like I haven't used them enough for them to be dull in the first place.

I'd be willing to bet it would fix the problem.  Plus they're pretty cheap.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 29, 2020, 03:26:39 PM
Pork Processing Capacity Is Down 40% — And Economists Worry About The Long-Term Effects

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/04/28/pork-shortages-plants-shut-down

Time to freeze a few Beef & Cheddars just in case?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 29, 2020, 03:46:02 PM
Pork Processing Capacity Is Down 40% — And Economists Worry About The Long-Term Effects

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/04/28/pork-shortages-plants-shut-down

Time to freeze a few Beef & Cheddars just in case?

I guess no McRib this year!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 29, 2020, 03:54:11 PM
I guess no McRib this year!

What does McRib have to do with meat processing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 29, 2020, 04:19:38 PM
What does McRib have to do with meat processing?

OMG, best reply all day!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 29, 2020, 09:22:31 PM
What does McRib have to do with meat processing?


Lol. Meat-like food product.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 30, 2020, 09:58:36 AM
What does McRib have to do with meat processing?

Winner. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 30, 2020, 10:01:58 AM
Happy to have pitched that easy to hit meatball!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 30, 2020, 10:03:03 AM
I've had maybe three McRibs in my life.  They aren't good, aren't bad.  They just are.

I've ordered them because of the hype.  Other food is less bad, but I'll think, hey, let's give this another spin.  Maybe this one will be good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 30, 2020, 10:07:22 AM
My friends and I used to get them all the time in High School.  I haven't had one in 20 years... I think its sort of like quitting smoking... after a while your body heals from most of the damage that has been done.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 30, 2020, 10:12:34 AM
I've not wasting my limited times at McDonalds on things like McRib.  There's Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets to be eatin'!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 30, 2020, 11:24:22 AM
I've not wasting my limited times at McDonalds on things like McRib.  There's Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets to be eatin'!

Filet-o-Fish is the bomb.  It's my go-to order if I have to eat at a McDonald's.  An extra perk is that they never have them premade unless it's a Friday during Lent, so they always have make it fresh for you.  I have angered many a drive-thru patron because of this.

Also, at one point, this was my ringtone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f071AfSf9rE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 30, 2020, 11:29:49 AM
I think it's been over 35 years since I have had a Filet O'Fish.  I bet I've had every other "food" item on their menu since the last time I had one.  So I can't say you're wrong.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 30, 2020, 11:30:05 AM
McDonald's, bleah.    The last think I remember liking from there was their mushroom and swiss.    Though I am a sucker for any mushroom and swiss burger.      Culver's version is very good, for a chain burger.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 30, 2020, 11:46:40 AM
The last McDonald's burger I really loved was the McDLT, which was probably back in the 80s. It was great because of the bisected styrofoam container with the burger and cheese side hot and the lettuce, tomato, mayo side cold. But I honestly can't say the last time I ate any fast food, unless Kopp's counts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on April 30, 2020, 12:00:01 PM
Filet-o-Fish is the bomb.  It's my go-to order if I have to eat at a McDonald's.  An extra perk is that they never have them premade unless it's a Friday during Lent, so they always have make it fresh for you.  I have angered many a drive-thru patron because of this.


I did lots of research over the past couple of Lents.  Wendy's has the best fish sandwich from a fast food place, though you have to specifically ask for cheese or it won't come with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 30, 2020, 12:11:03 PM
I did lots of research over the past couple of Lents.  Wendy's has the best fish sandwich from a fast food place, though you have to specifically ask for cheese or it won't come with it.
Once you've given it a thick coating of breading, deep fried it in oil, and covered it with a thick slab of cheese, there's no discernible fish essence left, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 30, 2020, 12:27:54 PM
Brew .. this is for YOU.   Awesome to see George Costanza singing and dancing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTSdUOC8Kac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTSdUOC8Kac)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 30, 2020, 12:55:15 PM
I kinda liked the Arch Deluxe too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 30, 2020, 12:58:58 PM
McNuggets Shanghai - The order came with chop sticks and some kind of sweet & sour sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 30, 2020, 01:54:07 PM
I kinda liked the Arch Deluxe too.

(https://i.giphy.com/media/jN0ygssTH2hoI/giphy.webp)

Brew .. this is for YOU.   Awesome to see George Costanza singing and dancing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTSdUOC8Kac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTSdUOC8Kac)

LOL That's awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 30, 2020, 02:15:34 PM
McNuggets Shanghai - The order came with chop sticks and some kind of sweet & sour sauce.

Are you referring to Schezwan saurce?

https://www.newsweek.com/rick-and-morty-szechuan-sauce-sanchez-821004
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 30, 2020, 02:29:00 PM
5-6 years ago we went to the McDonalds at the Nat Air/Space in Dulles (Washington DC).

It had pressurized dispensers for ketchup, mustard and .. drum roll .. sweet and sour sauce.

I was bummed I didn't have any gallon bags to take some S&S sauce back to the hotel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 30, 2020, 02:30:40 PM
The last McDonald's burger I really loved was the McDLT, which was probably back in the 80s. It was great because of the bisected styrofoam container with the burger and cheese side hot and the lettuce, tomato, mayo side cold. But I honestly can't say the last time I ate any fast food, unless Kopp's counts.

As the video posted by 'topper shows, your memory is faulty.  For some inexplicable reason, McDonald's thought the cheese belonged on the "cool" side.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Eldon on April 30, 2020, 02:33:54 PM
McDonalds breakfast is real food.  And it's really good.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 30, 2020, 02:36:05 PM
As the video posted by 'topper shows, your memory is faulty.  For some inexplicable reason, McDonald's thought the cheese belonged on the "cool" side.

I saw that...clearly 10-year-old me's memories aren't as fresh as the cold side of a McDLT three decades later.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 30, 2020, 04:30:32 PM
Are you referring to Schezwan saurce?

https://www.newsweek.com/rick-and-morty-szechuan-sauce-sanchez-821004

I watch that with my kids.  Very funny that I think I even watched on my last flight before Coronavirus mania.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 30, 2020, 09:03:28 PM
Whaler.  Add cheese and pickle. Oh, yah.

https://youtu.be/q0jVXtk_7zo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 03, 2020, 04:14:59 PM
Anyone else celebrating National Two Different Colored Shoes Day?

Think I may rearrange my running shoes for my evening walk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 03, 2020, 06:14:05 PM
Another Chianti this afternoon or a nap?  Hmmmm...a nap won! 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 03, 2020, 07:11:36 PM
Another Chianti this afternoon or a nap?  Hmmmm...a nap won!

¿Por que, no los dos?

Or rather, since its Chianti... perché non entrambi?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 05, 2020, 09:50:36 AM
Nearly a fifth of Wendy’s US restaurants are out of beef, analyst says

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/05/nearly-a-fifth-of-wendys-us-restaurants-are-out-of-beef-analyst-says.html

Quick show of hands: who is surprised to hear that Wendy's even has real beef on the menu?

/raises hand/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 05, 2020, 10:04:57 AM
I took my hair to the bone on March 13, so that isn't an issue yet.   Having to comb my eyebrows is the issue.   Fuzzy caterpillars capable of independent thought


Actually getting more 'bed eyebrow' than bedhead right now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 05, 2020, 10:19:07 AM
Nearly a fifth of Wendy’s US restaurants are out of beef, analyst says

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/05/nearly-a-fifth-of-wendys-us-restaurants-are-out-of-beef-analyst-says.html


That belongs in the Doom thread.    This will inevitably happen to all fast food restaurants.

Arby's:  We Have Some Meats
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 05, 2020, 10:22:46 AM
Thoughts on chipped beef in this time of shortage? SOS

(https://d1r9wva3zcpswd.cloudfront.net/536b918310870f764b1777f6.jpeg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 05, 2020, 10:43:24 AM
Nearly a fifth of Wendy’s US restaurants are out of beef, analyst says

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/05/nearly-a-fifth-of-wendys-us-restaurants-are-out-of-beef-analyst-says.html

Quick show of hands: who is surprised to hear that Wendy's even has real beef on the menu?

/raises hand/

Brings a whole new meaning to their "where's the beef" slogan
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2020, 09:10:34 AM
Most of the national days I mention here are kinda silly, but today is something truly special.

Happy National Nurses Day!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 06, 2020, 01:23:51 PM
Most of the national days I mention here are kinda silly, but today is something truly special.

Happy National Nurses Day!
+Infinity
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 07, 2020, 08:40:36 AM
Are you referring to Schezwan saurce?

https://www.newsweek.com/rick-and-morty-szechuan-sauce-sanchez-821004

https://www.ragan.com/how-social-media-monitoring-guides-mcdonalds-communications/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 07, 2020, 02:05:03 PM
I live not far from the airport here in Rochester, and often go past it on my bike rides. It's kind of amusing as "international" airports go, since it quite literally is in the middle of a cornfield and the only scheduled flights are to ORD, MSP, DTW and ATL. Not surprisingly, it has been like a ghost town lately.

But occasionally I see something interesting...like the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 parked there yesterday. After a check on flightstats, I learned that it flew nonstop from Abu Dhabi, stayed for about a day, then returned. Guessing someone in the royal family had a checkup at Mayo.

This is an unusual little town....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 10, 2020, 10:03:38 AM
Noriyuki Morita
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2020, 01:25:25 PM
I declare today Festivus, in honor of Jerry Stiller.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2020, 01:50:23 PM
I declare today Festivus, in honor of Jerry Stiller.
"You want a piece of me!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2020, 02:06:48 PM
I need to adjust my mansierre.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 11, 2020, 02:11:34 PM
I need to adjust my mansierre.
https://youtu.be/L2LdHH0hmHY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 11, 2020, 02:14:59 PM
I declare today Festivus, in honor of Jerry Stiller.

We certainly have enough airing of grievances.

RIP
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on May 11, 2020, 02:22:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXa3Wi8fp2A
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 11, 2020, 02:47:03 PM
https://youtu.be/L2LdHH0hmHY

Thanks for that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on May 11, 2020, 03:09:18 PM
I declare today Festivus, in honor of Jerry Stiller.

Finding serenity now at the Del Boca Vista in the sky. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 11, 2020, 03:58:21 PM
So who’s having sex with the hen?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 11, 2020, 10:32:05 PM
 


(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TightIncredibleCockatiel-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 16, 2020, 01:58:23 PM
Why isn't Captain Crunch an Admiral by now?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorjoe on May 16, 2020, 03:55:17 PM
I was so bored last night that I called Jake from State Farm and he asked me what I WAS WEARING!

Go Warriors!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on May 16, 2020, 04:33:25 PM
Why isn't Captain Crunch an Admiral by now?

No where to promote him until Admiral Nelson retires
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 16, 2020, 06:08:11 PM
I was so bored last night that I called Jake from State Farm and he asked me what I WAS WEARING!

Go Warriors!


Did you tell him the truth, or did you claim to be wearing clothes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorjoe on May 16, 2020, 09:40:31 PM
I said I was wearing Khakis and a red sweater.

Go Warriors!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 16, 2020, 10:24:39 PM
Why isn't Captain Crunch an Admiral by now?

Why are his eyebrows on his hat?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 17, 2020, 10:53:26 AM
Why are his eyebrows on his hat?

Go with it Chick

Go with it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on May 17, 2020, 11:37:56 AM
I said I was wearing Khakis and a red sweater.

Go Warriors!

Red? Admit it. You're a badger fan posing as a Marquette fan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorjoe on May 17, 2020, 12:37:05 PM
Jake wears a red sweater in the State Farm ad, so I am just going with the flow.

I only own Warrior gear and paraphernalia, including my Marquette Warriors jacket.

Whenever I meet a Badger fan I always make a point of asking: "Do you miss Bo Ryan?"

Go Warriors!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2020, 04:00:16 PM
My daily journal, 5/17/2020 (a rainy Sunday in the time of COVID):

Breakfast and coffee
Nap
Lunch
Nap
Afternoon coffee

My wife has watched a couple of old movies - A Few Good Men and Something About Mary - and she is the overachiever in the family today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 17, 2020, 06:39:03 PM
Whoa, the double nap.   Good luck tonight.

.. I remember freshman year .. we didn't call them naps, we called them practice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2020, 07:47:28 PM
Whoa, the double nap.   Good luck tonight.

.. I remember freshman year .. we didn't call them naps, we called them practice.

Yeah, I’m raring to go somewhere now...but there’s nowhere to go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 17, 2020, 08:43:15 PM
Yeah, I’m raring to go somewhere now...but there’s nowhere to go.

4 inches of rain in a good old fashioned all day rain storm will do it. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 17, 2020, 10:55:08 PM
4 inches of rain in a good old fashioned all day rain storm will do it.


Yeah, it has been a wet one.

And we have a basement that doesn’t like all-day rainfall.  :-\

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 17, 2020, 10:59:50 PM

Yeah, it has been a wet one.

And we have a basement that doesn’t like all-day rainfall.  :-\
You're all wet? Paging 4ever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 18, 2020, 06:44:33 AM

Yeah, it has been a wet one.

And we have a basement that doesn’t like all-day rainfall.  :-\



ZFB knows his way around a mop bucket.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 18, 2020, 09:33:02 AM
ZFB knows his way around a mop bucket.

Unemployed jizz mopper looking for basement cleanup work.  PM me with offers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 18, 2020, 09:45:02 AM
Shop Vac and fans operating in my basement.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 18, 2020, 10:03:59 AM
Four jizz, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 18, 2020, 10:08:42 AM
Shop Vac and fans operating in my basement.


Yeah, we have a powerful commercial fan that gets plenty of use in the springtime.

The previous owners of our house did a DIY insulation/drywall job in the basement, which we subsequently suspected was mostly to cover up wet basement blocks. We already removed most of the drywall and some of the insulation. This summer, we plan to strip it back to the basement blocks so we can apply something like Drylok and just keep it open.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 18, 2020, 12:21:27 PM

Yeah, we have a powerful commercial fan that gets plenty of use in the springtime.

The previous owners of our house did a DIY insulation/drywall job in the basement, which we subsequently suspected was mostly to cover up wet basement blocks. We already removed most of the drywall and some of the insulation. This summer, we plan to strip it back to the basement blocks so we can apply something like Drylok and just keep it open.

If you knew an attorney, you go go after the MF'ers 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 18, 2020, 01:41:48 PM
If you knew an attorney, you go go after the MF'ers

Ha! Unfortunately, it took too long for us to find out about it. And even if we had learned earlier, it would have been too much of a headache for the small judgment we might have won.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 19, 2020, 09:18:50 AM

Yeah, we have a powerful commercial fan that gets plenty of use in the springtime.

The previous owners of our house did a DIY insulation/drywall job in the basement, which we subsequently suspected was mostly to cover up wet basement blocks. We already removed most of the drywall and some of the insulation. This summer, we plan to strip it back to the basement blocks so we can apply something like Drylok and just keep it open.

Is it a finished basement?  Walk out?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 19, 2020, 01:47:17 PM
Is it a finished basement?  Walk out?


Neither. The previous owners just framed the walls with 2x4s and then added insulation and sheetrock. Not mudded and taped, no ceiling or floor coverings, just roughed in.

We considered finishing it when our daughters were young, but really never needed the extra space so we left it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 20, 2020, 12:56:57 PM
Bought a new car a couple months ago.  Earlier this week I notice a tire is flat.  (I don't drive much these days.)  So I set an appointment up with the dealer to get it fixed or replaced then go out to put the spare on so I can drive it to the dealer.

But there is no spare.  There is a "Tire Inflation Kit" instead.  It allows you to fill up the tire with some special sealant so you can drive to get the tire fixed.

I'm blaming it on the millenials. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 20, 2020, 01:42:42 PM
Bought a new car a couple months ago.  Earlier this week I notice a tire is flat.  (I don't drive much these days.)  So I set an appointment up with the dealer to get it fixed or replaced then go out to put the spare on so I can drive it to the dealer.

But there is no spare.  There is a "Tire Inflation Kit" instead.  It allows you to fill up the tire with some special sealant so you can drive to get the tire fixed.

I'm blaming it on the millenials.


Wow - I didn't even know they sold new cars without spares. Good to know I need to ask next time.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 20, 2020, 02:40:34 PM
Bought a new car a couple months ago.  Earlier this week I notice a tire is flat.  (I don't drive much these days.)  So I set an appointment up with the dealer to get it fixed or replaced then go out to put the spare on so I can drive it to the dealer.

But there is no spare.  There is a "Tire Inflation Kit" instead.  It allows you to fill up the tire with some special sealant so you can drive to get the tire fixed.

I'm blaming it on the millenials.

What you got was cheaper, and lighter.  Saves on gas mileage over the long term not carrying around a donut.   Plus it has the added benefit of forcing people to actually change the tire instead of driving on the donut for 3 months.

Also, as one of the oldest millennials, I have probably changed more tires in my life than you.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 20, 2020, 02:48:45 PM
What you got was cheaper, and lighter.  Saves on gas mileage over the long term not carrying around a donut.   Plus it has the added benefit of forcing people to actually change the tire instead of driving on the donut for 3 months.

Also, as one of the oldest millennials, I have probably changed more tires in my life than you.   ;D


I used to manually rotate my tires every six months.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 20, 2020, 03:11:21 PM

I used to manually rotate my tires every six months.

There are more than 35 vehicles in our fleet some with more than 4 tires.  Worst time to change a flat is below zero in January.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 20, 2020, 04:11:45 PM
What you got was cheaper, and lighter.  Saves on gas mileage over the long term not carrying around a donut.   Plus it has the added benefit of forcing people to actually change the tire instead of driving on the donut for 3 months.

Also, as one of the oldest millennials, I have probably changed more tires in my life than you.   ;D


I am always amazed when I see someone driving down the freeway at 75 mph on one of those little donuts that are rated for 50 mph. And yeah – those same people probably do it for months at a time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 20, 2020, 04:15:35 PM

I am always amazed when I see someone driving down the freeway at 75 mph on one of those little donuts that are rated for 50 mph. And yeah – those same people probably do it for months at a time.

You're amazed, I'm frequently terrified!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 20, 2020, 11:29:08 PM
Goddamit, this may be the pinot noir typing, but I defy you to name a better song that mentions Milwaukee than Holocene by Bon Iver.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 21, 2020, 08:39:47 AM
Goddamit, this may be the pinot noir typing, but I defy you to name a better song that mentions Milwaukee than Holocene by Bon Iver.


False. 

https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/37060801/Coo+Coo+Cal/Dedication (https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/37060801/Coo+Coo+Cal/Dedication)

So you want to spread a lot of talk about my city Milwaukee huh
All that talk about Laverne and Shirley
Happy Days, all that bullcrap
What the f*ck ya think, ain't no n* here


https://youtube.com/v/Kanil2TLNhc
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 21, 2020, 08:45:07 AM
I mean, this has it in the title. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxwZ4RuTCjs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2020, 02:14:38 PM
I was on a bike ride this morning, heading west on a quiet rural highway in SE Minnesota. Like many asphalt highways, there were areas where it had been patched, or where crews had sealed cracks using asphalt sealer.

In one spot, I was looking down at the ribbons of sealer lining the cracks when suddenly I saw it: "Bruce." Written in script, using asphalt sealer. Just "Bruce."

What can it possibly mean?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 21, 2020, 02:36:17 PM
I was on a bike ride this morning, heading west on a quiet rural highway in SE Minnesota. Like many asphalt highways, there were areas where it had been patched, or where crews had sealed cracks using asphalt sealer.

In one spot, I was looking down at the ribbons of sealer lining the cracks when suddenly I saw it: "Bruce." Written in script, using asphalt sealer. Just "Bruce."

What can it possibly mean?!?

This may be it...
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYjc5YWE3M2ItNjZkZS00MDAyLWI2ZWQtMzExNDc1MmI1YWNlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjc0NDA1Nw@@._V1_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 21, 2020, 04:03:38 PM
I was on a bike ride this morning, heading west on a quiet rural highway in SE Minnesota. Like many asphalt highways, there were areas where it had been patched, or where crews had sealed cracks using asphalt sealer.

In one spot, I was looking down at the ribbons of sealer lining the cracks when suddenly I saw it: "Bruce." Written in script, using asphalt sealer. Just "Bruce."

What can it possibly mean?!?

Pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 21, 2020, 05:30:20 PM
I was on a bike ride this morning, heading west on a quiet rural highway in SE Minnesota. Like many asphalt highways, there were areas where it had been patched, or where crews had sealed cracks using asphalt sealer.

In one spot, I was looking down at the ribbons of sealer lining the cracks when suddenly I saw it: "Bruce." Written in script, using asphalt sealer. Just "Bruce."

What can it possibly mean?!?

Grave marker.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2020, 06:57:39 PM
Grave marker.


RIP Bruce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 21, 2020, 07:43:39 PM

RIP Bruce

James "Bruce" Hoffa
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 21, 2020, 07:55:42 PM
Don't Fck with Arby's

https://twitter.com/jakepwilkins/status/1263155369486036998?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 21, 2020, 09:57:49 PM
James "Bruce" Hoffa


And all this time, I he was under the end zone in the Meadowlands....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 22, 2020, 11:29:22 AM
Don't Fck with Arby's

https://twitter.com/jakepwilkins/status/1263155369486036998?s=21

Much as I like it .. fake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 22, 2020, 12:39:35 PM

I used to manually rotate my tires every six months.
I let all my tires rotate freely on their own as I drive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on May 25, 2020, 11:27:36 AM
I live in IL and on our minivan, the vehicle sticker expired at the end of March, and the minivan needed an emissions test by the end of March.

Covid closed all the emissions facilities, and you can’t renew the vehicle sticker until the emissions test is completed.

It’s $150 in IL to renew the vehicle sticker. It’s going to be June in a few days.

Do I roll the dice and just wait until next year to get the new vehicle sticker and try to save $150? Obvious risk is getting a ticket for an old sticker. The longer emissions facilities are closed, I figure the more it works in my favor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 25, 2020, 01:06:25 PM
Do I roll the dice and just wait until next year to get the new vehicle sticker and try to save $150? Obvious risk is getting a ticket for an old sticker. The longer emissions facilities are closed, I figure the more it works in my favor.


I did this by accident once.  I was renewing my wife's minivan and the cost was tripled.  At first, I'm livid about THEIR MISTAKE, how dare they screw up this bill.  Then I march out to the car and find .. we've been driving around for two years with expired plates.  Oooops.    There was no fine, I just had to pay for the previous years I skipped.


.. Also .. WI granted extensions on vehicle inspections.  I was surprised they sent me a sticker with a note: you have 90 extra days to get your car tested.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 25, 2020, 04:48:07 PM
Much as I like it .. fake.
Needed teal, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 25, 2020, 05:50:33 PM
Today I was wondering if the French really did invent "French Kissing."

It'd be a riot if it turns out that, like, Ugandans invented it, and that's what we should be calling it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 25, 2020, 08:05:54 PM
Today I was wondering if the French really did invent "French Kissing."

It'd be a riot if it turns out that, like, Ugandans invented it, and that's what we should be calling it.


It appears that they didn’t, with the origin likely in India or the Roman Empire.

As with “french fries,” the name seems to have come from American and British servicemen.

https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/did-french-kissing-start-in-france.htm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 26, 2020, 11:29:02 AM

It appears that they didn’t, with the origin likely in India or the Roman Empire.

As with “french fries,” the name seems to have come from American and British servicemen.

https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/did-french-kissing-start-in-france.htm

Safe bet that "sucking face" is 100% American.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 30, 2020, 09:57:55 AM
I had a bowl of Twinkies cereal this morning.

6/10.  No creme filling.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on May 30, 2020, 11:30:18 AM
Gluten Free?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on May 30, 2020, 02:04:53 PM
I had a bowl of Twinkies cereal this morning.

6/10.  No creme filling.
David Spade to Farley in Tommy Boy: “I can actually hear you getting fatter.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 30, 2020, 02:07:36 PM
I had a bowl of Twinkies cereal this morning.

6/10.  No creme filling.


Twinkies cereal without creme filling is like hot dogs without rat poop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 30, 2020, 09:50:37 PM

Twinkies cereal without creme filling is like hot dogs without rat poop.

Not worth it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 31, 2020, 12:28:59 AM
Not worth it?


Just not the same....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2020, 04:26:21 PM
Best version of Desperado - Eagles or Ronstadt?

I love Linda Ronstadt’s voice and think she did a great job, but somehow the Eagles version just sounds right to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 08, 2020, 04:28:06 PM
Eagles
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 08, 2020, 07:02:35 PM
Eagles

Ixnay.  The Eagles version is way overplayed - although not as much as "Hotel California", possibly the most overplayed song in the history of radio.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 08, 2020, 07:53:27 PM
Ixnay.  The Eagles version is way overplayed - although not as much as "Hotel California", possibly the most overplayed song in the history of radio.

I almost always like the person who wrote the song’s version best. And Henley’s is really good. But Ronstadt knocks it out of the park.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 08, 2020, 08:52:24 PM
Ixnay.  The Eagles version is way overplayed - although not as much as "Hotel California", possibly the most overplayed song in the history of radio.


Nah - that would be Someone Like You by Adele.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 08, 2020, 10:40:14 PM
Ixnay.  The Eagles version is way overplayed - although not as much as "Hotel California", possibly the most overplayed song in the history of radio.

Hotel California is extremely underrated as a stripper song.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 08, 2020, 10:55:58 PM
Hotel California is extremely underrated as a stripper song.

I could see (only in my imagination, of course) how it would work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 08, 2020, 11:06:21 PM
Hotel California is extremely underrated as a stripper song.
How does this stripper song rate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUT5rEU6pqM



 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 09, 2020, 07:45:10 AM

Nah - that would be Someone Like You by Adele.

Check back with me in 40 years and let me know if that song is played as often as Hotel California is now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 09, 2020, 07:53:05 AM
ziggy could find a little stripper action in just about any song- it's all in the imagination, eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 08:39:20 AM
I listen to Hotel California every time for the guitar fade out. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2020, 09:04:12 AM
Check back with me in 40 years and let me know if that song is played as often as Hotel California is now.


I’m talking about plays per week or month during its peak. If you want to go with most overplayed of all time based on total plays, something like “Hey Jude“ would blow “Hotel California“ out of the water.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2020, 09:09:14 AM
Shifting the music conversation, what is your choice for best cover of all time?

In my opinion, “All Along the Watchtower“ by Hendrix wins by a country mile.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 09:31:29 AM
Shifting the music conversation, what is your choice for best cover of all time?

In my opinion, “All Along the Watchtower“ by Hendrix wins by a country mile.

Would definitely agree with that with a couple others in the running:

Johnny Cash- Hurt
The Clash- I fought the law
Elton John- Pinball Wizard
Joan Jett- I love Rock N Roll
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on June 09, 2020, 09:32:54 AM
The Animals version of "House of the rising Sun".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 09, 2020, 09:40:55 AM
Too many great covers to name 1.
"Respect" by Aretha Franklin
"Take Me to the River" by Talking Heads
"Twist and Shout" by The Beatles
"With a Little Help From My Friends" by Joe Cocker
"Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)" by Stevie Ray Vaughn
"Angel From Montgomery" by Bonnie Raitt
"Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by Devo
"Blinded by the Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 09, 2020, 09:42:36 AM
Would definitely agree with that with a couple others in the running:

Johnny Cash- Hurt
The Clash- I fought the law
Elton John- Pinball Wizard
Joan Jett- I love Rock N Roll


Oof. I mean I love Elton John, but I'm not sure about this.

Anyway, I would also vote for "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.  "Sea of Love" by the Honeydrippers.  And "Pretty Woman" by Van Halen if only because Roy Orbison didn't have the "Intruder" intro.   :)

But yeah "All Along the Watchtower" wins in a landslide.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 09:54:24 AM

Oof. I mean I love Elton John, but I'm not sure about this.

Anyway, I would also vote for "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.  "Sea of Love" by the Honeydrippers.  And "Pretty Woman" by Van Halen if only because Roy Orbison didn't have the "Intruder" intro.   :)

But yeah "All Along the Watchtower" wins in a landslide.

 In all fairness I like The Who's version way more. I just think Elton John did a great cover
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on June 09, 2020, 09:57:38 AM
Would definitely agree with that with a couple others in the running:

Johnny Cash- Hurt
The Clash- I fought the law
Elton John- Pinball Wizard
Joan Jett- I love Rock N Roll

Cash's Hurt is an excellent answer.
Elton's Wizard isn't very good.
I Love Rock N Roll isn't very good no matter who the artist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 09, 2020, 09:58:51 AM

I’m talking about plays per week or month during its peak. If you want to go with most overplayed of all time based on total plays, something like “Hey Jude“ would blow “Hotel California“ out of the water.

No, that would definitely be "Drops of Jupiter" by Train.  At its peak, I would change the radio station when I heard it play, only to discover that the new radio station was also playing it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 10:12:40 AM
Cash's Hurt is an excellent answer.
Elton's Wizard isn't very good.
I Love Rock N Roll isn't very good no matter who the artist.

Clearly you haven't heard the Brittany spears version

Also would've included Nirvana the man who sold the world.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Marquette Gyros on June 09, 2020, 10:14:13 AM
No, that would definitely be "Drops of Jupiter" by Train.  At its peak, I would change the radio station when I heard it play, only to discover that the new radio station was also playing it.

Ugh. +1 memory of that era in radio...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 09, 2020, 10:17:41 AM
Hotel California is extremely underrated as a stripper song.


"Save Room in the Lifeboat for Me" and "What Would You Do If Jesus Came to Your House Tonight" are right up there too, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 10:26:22 AM
How did nobody (including me)  immediately mention Twist & Shout?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 09, 2020, 10:31:23 AM
How did nobody (including me)  immediately mention Twist & Shout?


Because the Isley Brothers original version is better than any of them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 10:33:34 AM

Because the Isley Brothers original version is better than any of them.

Which was also a cover when they did it so it should still be mentioned
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 09, 2020, 10:34:30 AM
Oh I should have added "Train Kept a Rollin'" by either the Yardbirds or Aerosmith.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 10:46:40 AM
Bangles version of ' Hazy Shade of Winter.'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 09, 2020, 10:55:07 AM
In all fairness I like The Who's version way more. I just think Elton John did a great cover
Movie version
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 11:01:01 AM
Marley or Clapton for 'I shot the sheriff?'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 09, 2020, 11:44:44 AM
The Boss or Manfred for Blinded by the Light?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on June 09, 2020, 11:45:34 AM
Move on Up-Paul Weller

My Name is Luka-Lemonheads

Suspicious Minds-Fine Young Cannibals

Throw Your Arms Around Me-Pearl Jam

Jesus Don’t Want Me for a Sunbeam-Nirvana

Little Wing-Sting
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 11:48:58 AM
The Boss or Manfred for Blinded by the Light?
Least favorite song ever by an artist not named Heart.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 11:50:57 AM
Move on Up-Paul Weller

My Name is Luka-Lemonheads

Suspicious Minds-Fine Young Cannibals

Throw Your Arms Around Me-Pearl Jam

Jesus Don’t Want Me for a Sunbeam-Nirvana

Little Wing-Sting
Suspicious minds- FYC is awesome.

Lemonheads-. Mrs. Robinson is fun.

Zombie- Bad Wolves.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 09, 2020, 11:54:25 AM
The Boss or Manfred for Blinded by the Light?


Manfred Mann for Blinded by the Light

Bruce for Sprit in the Night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 09, 2020, 12:21:09 PM
Maybe not best covers of all time but some of my favorite covers by rock artists:

Man Who Sold the World - Nirvana
Happy Together - Filter
Jolene - The White Stripes
When I Grow Up - All Time Low
Zombie - Bad Wolves
Heart Shaped Box - Evanescence
The Sound of Silence - Disturbed
I Fought the Law - The Clash
The Ballad of Hollis Brown - Rise Against
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 09, 2020, 12:26:28 PM
Rosanna - Weezer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 12:35:59 PM
Maybe not best covers of all time but some of my favorite covers by rock artists:

Man Who Sold the World - Nirvana
Happy Together - Filter
Jolene - The White Stripes
When I Grow Up - All Time Low
Zombie - Bad Wolves
Heart Shaped Box - Evanescence
The Sound of Silence - Disturbed
I Fought the Law - The Clash
The Ballad of Hollis Brown - Rise Against

I'd never heard Bad Wolves version of zombie. Great version.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 09, 2020, 12:52:46 PM
How did nobody (including me)  immediately mention Twist & Shout?

I did and I will add" Bringing it Back" by Kansas

Marley or Clapton for 'I shot the sheriff?'

Marley by a mile
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Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 09, 2020, 12:53:17 PM
Rosanna - Weezer

Africa - Weezer

(That cover turned both my teenage daughters into Weezer fans.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 09, 2020, 12:53:54 PM
I did
Marley by a mile

Seconded.
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Post by: Lennys Tap on June 09, 2020, 01:33:04 PM
Time Is On My Side - Stones
On Broadway - George Benson
Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
Summertime - Janis Joplin
She Came In Through the Bathroom Window and Cry Me A River - Joe Cocker
Poor Pitiful Me Linda Ronstadt
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding- Elvis Costello
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 09, 2020, 03:15:39 PM
https://youtube.com/Uk05VuvqW5w?t=6 (https://youtube.com/Uk05VuvqW5w?t=6)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 09, 2020, 03:29:08 PM
Africa - Weezer

(That cover turned both my teenage daughters into Weezer fans.)
The problem I have with Weezer's version of Africa is that it sounds almost exactly the same as the original. I prefer a remake where the artist adds something of their own; Weezer makes an exact duplicate, which is difficult but IMO doesn't add anything.

I'll throw in Red Hot Chili Peppers cover of Higher Ground
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Post by: warriorchick on June 09, 2020, 04:05:12 PM
Africa - Weezer

(That cover turned both my teenage daughters into Weezer fans.)

What TSmith said.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2020, 04:18:50 PM
Lots of great songs mentioned...including a few I didn't realize were covers.

One I forgot to mention was While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Tom Petty and Prince at the R&R HOF induction for George Harrison. Yeah, it was more of a tribute, but it technically fits the definition of a cover (new recording or performance by someone who didn't write the song), so I'm throwing it in....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 05:04:25 PM
The problem is have with Weezer's version of Africa is that it sounds almost exactly the same as the original. I prefer a remake where the artist adds something of their own; Weezer makes an exact duplicate, which is difficult but IMO doesn't add anything.


Even my 13 year old has that complaint.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 09, 2020, 06:28:54 PM
Every time someone mentions Weezer, I think of The Jeffersons.

Is that just me?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 09, 2020, 06:37:41 PM
Hotel California is extremely underrated as a stripper song.

anything by donna summer-she made a lot of people more attractive...at closing time
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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 09, 2020, 08:08:51 PM
Led Zeppelin I
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 09, 2020, 08:10:11 PM
How does this stripper song rate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUT5rEU6pqM

Haven't been in a while, covid and stuff.

But i would expect this to be a stripper song, while Hotel was completely unexpected.
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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 09, 2020, 08:15:35 PM

"Save Room in the Lifeboat for Me" and "What Would You Do If Jesus Came to Your House Tonight" are right up there too, hey?

I celebrate the entirety of Marty Haugen's body of work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 09, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
Marley or Clapton for 'I shot the sheriff?'
Both really in their own way
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Post by: Newsdreams on June 09, 2020, 08:17:36 PM
The Boss or Manfred for Blinded by the Light?
The Boss just because I saw him live twice with Clarence
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 09, 2020, 08:19:46 PM
Shifting the music conversation, what is your choice for best cover of all time?

In my opinion, “All Along the Watchtower“ by Hendrix wins by a country mile.

Hendrix hands down, but Dave Matthews has a great cover version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI-ULJ1Ds9k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI-ULJ1Ds9k)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 09, 2020, 08:29:09 PM
Africa - Weezer

(That cover turned both my teenage daughters into Weezer fans.)
Never liked Toto, and it is a cuss word in most latin countries.
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Post by: Herman Cain on June 09, 2020, 08:51:17 PM
Linda Rondstandt has an incredible amount of records sold, grammy awards etc and I believe literally every song she ever recorded was a cover. She said something to that effect in her recent documentary. Her theory was some people were good at making songs, her skill was at making them better.
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Post by: Hards Alumni on June 09, 2020, 10:06:23 PM
Would definitely agree with that with a couple others in the running:

Johnny Cash- Hurt
The Clash- I fought the law
Elton John- Pinball Wizard
Joan Jett- I love Rock N Roll

I'm super late to this party, but I don't care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi49yirJiEA
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Post by: Galway Eagle on June 09, 2020, 10:34:10 PM
Sublime version of "smoke two joints" is amazing as is their version of "54-46 was my number" and "were only gonna die"

Seriously they crushed it on their covers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 09, 2020, 11:54:13 PM
Walk This Way - Run D.M.C.
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Post by: drewm88 on June 10, 2020, 03:25:28 PM
Least favorite song ever by an artist not named Heart.

You're a Heart hater??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 10, 2020, 03:35:32 PM
The problem I have with Weezer's version of Africa is that it sounds almost exactly the same as the original. I prefer a remake where the artist adds something of their own; Weezer makes an exact duplicate, which is difficult but IMO doesn't add anything.

I'll throw in Red Hot Chili Peppers cover of Higher Ground

Johnny Cash was the greatest cover artist I've ever heard. Songs like Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, One by U2, and I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty were completely different when done by Cash and arguably as good or better. Loved his American series for the covers he had in there.
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Post by: tower912 on June 10, 2020, 03:47:01 PM
Yes.   His stuff at the end of his life with Rick Rubin was so powerful.   
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Post by: GooooMarquette on June 10, 2020, 04:11:42 PM
Johnny Cash was the greatest cover artist I've ever heard. Songs like Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, One by U2, and I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty were completely different when done by Cash and arguably as good or better. Loved his American series for the covers he had in there.


Johnny Cash did a lot of great cover songs, but my nod goes to Linda Ronstadt. As someone noted earlier, virtually everything she sang was written and performed by someone else.

Either way, two phenomenal performers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 10, 2020, 04:40:05 PM
Will Zion Williamson's lawsuit mean retirement for Coach K? Things are getting interesting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 10, 2020, 04:47:31 PM
Will Zion Williamson's lawsuit mean retirement for Coach K? Things are getting interesting.
Woj to Duke
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on June 10, 2020, 05:03:56 PM
https://youtu.be/5YPAnDP-xQ8

Or either of these playlists:
https://youtu.be/vgTNEgr2xD8 - Awesome Mixtape 1, unexpectedly great Pink Floyd cover.
https://youtu.be/pF2N74B0wOw - Awesome Mixtape 2, Make me like a Lorde song. 


Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 10, 2020, 05:55:07 PM
https://youtu.be/5YPAnDP-xQ8

Or either of these playlists:
https://youtu.be/vgTNEgr2xD8 - Awesome Mixtape 1, unexpectedly great Pink Floyd cover.
https://youtu.be/pF2N74B0wOw - Awesome Mixtape 2, Make me like a Lorde song.
Scott and I had a mutual friend so I would see him out at the bars back in the day and we'd chat over beers about musical tastes. He came to a party that my roommates and I threw and popped in a VHS of Local H (this was before they had any airplay) and I was like, "What is this thrash crap?" LOL.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on June 10, 2020, 06:52:47 PM
Heard one today that is surprisingly fun.  Don’t believe I have ever heard another song by this band.

Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm
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Post by: tower912 on June 10, 2020, 07:47:18 PM
Heard one today that is surprisingly fun.  Don’t believe I have ever heard another song by this band.

Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm
Yup.   Up there with 'Boys of Summer' by the Atari's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 10, 2020, 10:14:43 PM
Heard one today that is surprisingly fun.  Don’t believe I have ever heard another song by this band.

Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm

Anyone who grew up with American pie 2 Knows that cover
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 11, 2020, 12:57:42 AM
Guess I'm more of a "modern" cover kinda guy.  Here's a couple recent favorites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAUH0AF3G0U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKFbnhcNnjE

The second is a little more obscure.  I'm not sure I really knew the original (or the Flume remix)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on June 11, 2020, 07:18:49 AM
Johnny Cash was the greatest cover artist I've ever heard. Songs like Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, One by U2, and I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty were completely different when done by Cash and arguably as good or better. Loved his American series for the covers he had in there.

Greatest cover artist ever? You need to listen to more jambands
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 11, 2020, 07:43:04 AM
English Beat - Tears of a Clown

Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 11, 2020, 08:00:49 AM
Richard Cheese is the best cover artist ever:




https://www.youtube.com/v/f66kEastC58

https://www.youtube.com/v/aBOpk33VlSg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 11, 2020, 05:20:12 PM
Johnny Cash was the greatest cover artist I've ever heard. Songs like Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, One by U2, and I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty were completely different when done by Cash and arguably as good or better. Loved his American series for the covers he had in there.

Love Johnny Cash. Wrote some great songs himself (the line from Fulsom Prison Blues - “I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die” is an “all timer”) and, as you mention, he did some great covers.

One disappointment. When I first heard Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” I thought it was the best country song ever written. Still do. The only thing that would make it better, I thought, was if Johnny Cash sang it. When he did, though, he speeded up the tempo and turned it into that typical Cash rockabilly style. His voice was perfect for it, but (for me, anyway) the cover fell flat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on June 12, 2020, 11:33:06 AM
Love Johnny Cash. Wrote some great songs himself (the line from Fulsom Prison Blues - “I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die” is an “all timer”) and, as you mention, he did some great covers.
po and turned it into that typical Cash rockabilly style. His voice was perfect for it, but (for me, anyway) the cover fell flat.
Lenny, the tune and about half the lyrics (though not the one you mention) were stolen directly from Crescent City Blues (which is an inferior song by a mile).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3M3Igjnbhs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on June 12, 2020, 11:36:18 AM
Would definitely agree with that with a couple others in the running:

Johnny Cash- Hurt
The Clash- I fought the law
Elton John- Pinball Wizard
Joan Jett- I love Rock N Roll

Good call on Hurt by Johnny Cash (he was near death when he recorded it, adding some real poignancy) but the Bobby Fuller Four version of I Fought the Law is itself a cover and a much better version of the song, IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 12, 2020, 11:43:27 AM
Good call on Hurt by Johnny Cash (he was near death when he recorded it, adding some real poignancy) but the Bobby Fuller Four version of I Fought the Law is itself a cover and a much better version of the song, IMHO.

To each their own, my love of classic punk puts the clash as my favorite
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 12, 2020, 03:22:10 PM
To each their own, my love of classic punk puts the clash as my favorite

There's also always the Dead Kennedys version.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 12, 2020, 05:45:46 PM
Lenny, the tune and about half the lyrics (though not the one you mention) were stolen directly from Crescent City Blues (which is an inferior song by a mile).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3M3Igjnbhs

Warrior

Really interesting, great find. Fulsom Prison Blues is a great song but JC should only get a partial writing credit.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 12, 2020, 10:44:09 PM
Black Magic Woman by Santana
Cherry Red Wine by Jonny Lang
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on June 12, 2020, 11:42:48 PM
Take Me To The River - Talking Heads
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on June 13, 2020, 07:09:06 AM
Shifting the music conversation, what is your choice for best cover of all time?

I don't know as I'd say "best," but I always enjoy hearing Ben Folds' version of "B!tches Ain't Sh!t" and Richard Thompson's "Oops I Did It Again."

Plus, most of Joe Cocker's performances.

And also, most of John Belushi's imitations of Cocker's performances.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 13, 2020, 07:36:58 PM
Favorite music video ever?

For me it’s She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby...with a shout-out to Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer.

Yeah - I’m old school.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on June 13, 2020, 08:04:40 PM
Favorite music video ever?

For me it’s She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby...with a shout-out to Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer.

Yeah - I’m old school.

Friday Night Video Fights on MTV, voted for Duran Duran’s The Reflex quite a bit but Weapon of Choice by Fatboy Slim gets my vote
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on June 13, 2020, 11:29:14 PM
Friday Night Video Fights on MTV, voted for Duran Duran’s The Reflex quite a bit but Weapon of Choice by Fatboy Slim gets my vote

Wait ... MTV used to have music videos?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 13, 2020, 11:50:18 PM
I was thinking about Triple Sec tonight .. can you have double or quadruple Sec?    Does it increase in value for each level? 

If you don't have a lot of cash, do you just drink Sec?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 14, 2020, 07:58:56 AM
I was thinking about Triple Sec tonight .. can you have double or quadruple Sec?    Does it increase in value for each level? 

If you don't have a lot of cash, do you just drink Sec?

This question sparked my curiosity. Apparently the etymology of the triple Is unknown.

I found this:
http://www.quadruplesec.com/

I also know there's a thing called Demi sec but I think it has to do with wine or Champagne.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on June 14, 2020, 09:46:33 AM
I was thinking about Triple Sec tonight .. can you have double or quadruple Sec?    Does it increase in value for each level? 

If you don't have a lot of cash, do you just drink Sec?

Just remember to always have safe Sec.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 14, 2020, 09:51:04 AM
I was thinking about Triple Sec tonight .. can you have double or quadruple Sec?    Does it increase in value for each level? 

If you don't have a lot of cash, do you just drink Sec?

I think the scale goes the other way.  One sec—very exclusive. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 15, 2020, 10:40:27 AM
Triple Sec is supposed to be triple distilled orange flavored liquor.  But these days, it can just be alcoholic sweet orange flavored crap.  Don't use the latter in your margaritas!

https://www.barnonedrinks.com/tips/dictionary/t/triple-sec-922.html

But for those that haven't done a distillery tour, a column still can "triple distill" (or 5x, 7x, 20x...) something in a single pass, based on the number of plates in the column. If you're using pot stills, it's a lot more work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 15, 2020, 10:46:29 AM
No sec, 29th year of marriage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 15, 2020, 02:01:27 PM
No sec, 29th year of marriage.


I hear ya, friend. 33 years here....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on June 15, 2020, 05:43:26 PM
This question sparked my curiosity. Apparently the etymology of the triple Is unknown.

I found this:
http://www.quadruplesec.com/

I also know there's a thing called Demi sec but I think it has to do with wine or Champagne.

Demi sec is sweet, literally translates to “half dry”.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 15, 2020, 07:44:12 PM
Demi sec is sweet, literally translates to “half dry”.

Yes, "literally" but if you were paying attention, when referring to liquor, sec is translated as "distilled".  So...half distilled (and half syrupy goodness).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on June 15, 2020, 07:48:27 PM
Yes, "literally" but if you were paying attention, when referring to liquor, sec is translated as "distilled".  So...half distilled (and half syrupy goodness).

Or maybe distilled so we’ll they don’t have to waste time reworking it 5 more times. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 16, 2020, 03:54:28 PM
It strikes me that All-American status is way too easy to achieve on Scoop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on June 16, 2020, 04:06:36 PM
It strikes me that All-American status is way too easy to achieve on Scoop.

Quantity>quality

It's the old country buffet/American way!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 16, 2020, 04:41:22 PM
Quantity>quality

It's the old country buffet/American way!

So Scoop is the Old Country Buffet of message boards? 😯
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on June 16, 2020, 05:03:36 PM
It strikes me that All-American status is way too easy to achieve on Scoop.

But try to achieve "Registered User" status. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on June 16, 2020, 05:18:57 PM
Not sure if this was mentioned earlier but Poker Player Phil Helmuth’s Dad went to Marquette Law School. Heard so did Katie Holme’s Dad. Did he play Hoops at MU
Trying to get to the too easily achieved but much esteemed All American status
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 16, 2020, 05:28:30 PM
But try to achieve "Registered User" status.

Hah, never really paid attention to that - it's the mark of those that signed up in our first few months of existence.  I think we had a plan for that - but who knows what it was at this point!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on June 16, 2020, 06:32:29 PM
Not sure if this was mentioned earlier but Poker Player Phil Helmuth’s Dad went to Marquette Law School. Heard so did Katie Holme’s Dad. Did he play Hoops at MU
Trying to get to the too easily achieved but much esteemed All American status

Marty Holmes played a bit for Al around '65-66.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 16, 2020, 06:34:22 PM
Hah, never really paid attention to that - it's the mark of those that signed up in our first few months of existence.  I think we had a plan for that - but who knows what it was at this point!


Gotta admit your Global Moderator status sounds awfully daunting. How does one moderate the globe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on June 16, 2020, 07:14:14 PM
I’m not a fan of White Claw, but just tried Crook & Marker hard seltzer and will say it’s good. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 16, 2020, 08:00:03 PM
I’m not a fan of White Claw, but just tried Crook & Marker hard seltzer and will say it’s good.

Tried it once, best I've had.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on June 16, 2020, 09:55:23 PM
Hah, never really paid attention to that - it's the mark of those that signed up in our first few months of existence.  I think we had a plan for that - but who knows what it was at this point!

Looks like we are all finally getting out dividends fellow Registered Users. Now quit my job, relax on the patio and wait for those Arby’s coupons to arrive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 17, 2020, 09:13:04 PM
I was on a bike ride this morning among some farms south of Rochester. Suddenly, I looked to the side of the road and saw a bald eagle with some small animal it had just killed. It was literally 10 feet from me, and flew away when I rode past. I’ve seen them at a distance and soaring overhead, but it was truly amazing to see one up close. What an awesome bird.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on June 17, 2020, 09:23:45 PM
I was on a bike ride this morning among some farms south of Rochester. Suddenly, I looked to the side of the road and saw a bald eagle with some small animal it had just killed. It was literally 10 feet from me, and flew away when I rode past. I’ve seen them at a distance and soaring overhead, but it was truly amazing to see one up close. What an awesome bird.

That's cool.

Also cool: The eagle obviously believes in social distancing. That's a real American!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 17, 2020, 10:48:56 PM
I think it might be a common phrase that people go "up north" to a cabin or something.  But everything can't be north of where you are.

Does anyone say they're going "down south" to their vacation spot?  And east and west kinda get jypped.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 18, 2020, 05:51:35 AM
Hope da bird didn't violate dept. tules or use excessive force, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 18, 2020, 07:50:40 AM
I think it might be a common phrase that people go "up north" to a cabin or something.  But everything can't be north of where you are.

Does anyone say they're going "down south" to their vacation spot?  And east and west kinda get jypped.

When I grew up my friends would all say they were going, "up nort", and that didn't make sense.  So I'd say we were going to my parent's cottage... because it was South.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 18, 2020, 08:44:06 AM
I think it might be a common phrase that people go "up north" to a cabin or something.  But everything can't be north of where you are.

Does anyone say they're going "down south" to their vacation spot?  And east and west kinda get jypped.

I am going to assume that you are not aware that this is a racial slur against Romani.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 18, 2020, 08:49:42 AM
I think it might be a common phrase that people go "up north" to a cabin or something.  But everything can't be north of where you are.


Sure it can.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJv1EP4XkAA1mwe?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on June 18, 2020, 01:13:42 PM
Van “Down By” The River
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 18, 2020, 03:19:01 PM
Van “Down By” The River


Or going "up the river."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 18, 2020, 03:44:17 PM
When I was growing up in the Falls people always mentioned going uptown if anywhere near the 4 corners, apparently the Falls had no downtown?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 18, 2020, 03:48:51 PM
A guardian angel was watching over me this morning. On the way to work, I wasn't watching my speed as closely as I should have. Nothing egregious, maybe 5-10 mph over the limit. So I was terrified when I realized that a cop had been hiding behind the median and had left his hiding spot shortly after I went zooming by. And this wasn't just a cop, it was a motorcycle cop. Whoever he picked out from the herd wasn't getting off with a warning.

There were a couple of other cars going fast around me, so I'm praying he doesn't single me out. But I watched my rear view mirror in horror as he weaves around slower traffic, into my lane, and pulls up right behind me. No question, he's got me. I had already started my turn signal to pull over when his lights came on....

....when suddenly some jackoff coming the other direction on a motorcycle decides to pop a wheelie and hold it for at least 20 feet while speeding, just long enough for the cop behind me to get a clear view of it. The cop veers into the far left lane, speeds past me to the next break in the median, and pulls an impressively sharp U-Turn to go speeding after the dumbass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 18, 2020, 07:20:07 PM
Not to go back to covers but it popped on my Spotify "songs from High school" playlist today and is seriously underrated.

Social Distortion- Ring of Fire
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 18, 2020, 08:53:49 PM
When I was growing up in the Falls people always mentioned going uptown if anywhere near the 4 corners, apparently the Falls had no downtown?


I grew up there too. I wonder if it was related to the fact that the main routes there (especially Appleton Avenue) went uphill.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on June 18, 2020, 09:40:14 PM
Not to go back to covers but it popped on my Spotify "songs from High school" playlist today and is seriously underrated.

Social Distortion- Ring of Fire
If you ever get the chance there is a phenomenal DIY documentary about Social Distortion called “Another State of Mind.” Came our in the mid-80s. Really interesting look at the band just at the start of their career.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 19, 2020, 03:42:02 PM
I bought a jigsaw puzzle from Amazon.  When I put it together, there was one piece missing.


Should I try to return it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on June 19, 2020, 04:02:33 PM
I bought a jigsaw puzzle from Amazon.  When I put it together, there was one piece missing.


Should I try to return it?

Definitely, especially if it was the most important piece.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DegenerateDish on June 19, 2020, 04:03:06 PM
I bought a jigsaw puzzle from Amazon.  When I put it together, there was one piece missing.


Should I try to return it?

Was it a picture of Sam Hauser?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 19, 2020, 04:26:14 PM
Was it a picture of Sam Hauser?

I see what you did there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 27, 2020, 01:14:50 PM
Is it really all that important to have your ducks all in a row?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 30, 2020, 10:19:01 AM
WE'RE OUT OF HORSEY SAUCE.  MOVE ALONG.


(https://snipboard.io/Vivlru.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 30, 2020, 10:35:07 AM
WE'RE OUT OF HORSEY SAUCE.  MOVE ALONG.


(https://snipboard.io/Vivlru.jpg)

Was just golfing by one of those old school logo Arby's a couple weeks ago. How many are left?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 30, 2020, 10:36:53 AM
Haven't been in the area in nearly a decade, but there used to be one on Harlem Avenue in Norridge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 30, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
Haven't been in the area in nearly a decade, but there used to be one on Harlem Avenue in Norridge.

Wasn't there last week when I was up by the HIP. Only one I can think of is off cermak and wolf
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on June 30, 2020, 12:21:20 PM
Was just golfing by one of those old school logo Arby's a couple weeks ago. How many are left?

Is there one by Lambeau?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2020, 05:10:41 PM
WE'RE OUT OF HORSEY SAUCE.  MOVE ALONG.


(https://snipboard.io/Vivlru.jpg)



I'm thinking they may need more firepower for the weekend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 30, 2020, 05:14:43 PM
Does this sign count as "old school," since the owner slapped on fresh paint and replaced the old bulbs with LEDs?

https://stories.inspirebrands.com/historic-arbys-sign-restored-and-shining-brighter-than-ever/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 30, 2020, 09:02:08 PM
Was just golfing by one of those old school logo Arby's a couple weeks ago. How many are left?

Got one in town here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2020, 08:20:23 AM
Interesting article about the last original Arby's sign in Austin. The article also has a bit of Arby's history and the upkeep of the old signs, and estimates that there are maybe 100 or so of the original signs still out there.

https://austin.towers.net/lighting-up-the-history-of-austins-last-original-arbys-sign/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 01, 2020, 05:35:28 PM
A+ name, A+ headline/title from ESPN. They saw the opportunity and seized it.

I’d argue Steele Sidebottom ranks up there with Austin Grandstaff and Godsgift.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/29391905/afl-collingwood-steele-sidebottom-slapped-four-week-ban-covid-breaches%3Fplatform%3Damp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 01, 2020, 05:53:48 PM
A+ name, A+ headline/title from ESPN. They saw the opportunity and seized it.

I’d argue Steele Sidebottom ranks up there with Austin Grandstaff and Godsgift.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/29391905/afl-collingwood-steele-sidebottom-slapped-four-week-ban-covid-breaches%3Fplatform%3Damp


Absolutely right on the headline. Kudos to ESPN.

Sidebottom Slapped - love it!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 01, 2020, 08:27:27 PM
Was just golfing by one of those old school logo Arby's a couple weeks ago. How many are left?

Cudahy has one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 03, 2020, 10:21:51 PM
Wut.

https://twitter.com/emily_murnane/status/1279166881509732353
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 04, 2020, 12:46:44 AM
Wut.

https://twitter.com/emily_murnane/status/1279166881509732353

We keep bees.  What is this couple's reason for doing this?  It is stressful for the hive... for what?  A photoshoot?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 04, 2020, 07:39:56 AM
We keep bees.  What is this couple's reason for doing this?  It is stressful for the hive... for what?  A photoshoot?

I have always thought those belly pregnancy photo shoots were stupid, but this takes it to another level.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: HutchwasClutch on July 04, 2020, 07:57:26 AM
Wut.

https://twitter.com/emily_murnane/status/1279166881509732353

Hope I can see unsee this. Insane, attention seeking a-holes.  And an actual doctor gave her the green light to do it supposedly.  Take their license if true. Disgusting. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2020, 08:14:36 AM
Allergic and very pregnant.

That kid is gonna have a rough next 18 years. Not even out of the womb, and mom is already using him/her for her own vanity...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on July 04, 2020, 11:50:10 AM
Meh. I’m sure glad I never did anything stupid when I was young.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on July 04, 2020, 01:37:32 PM
Meh. I’m sure glad I never did anything stupid when I was young.
There’s a huge difference between stupid and reckless.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on July 04, 2020, 01:55:13 PM
Meh. I’m sure I never did anything reckless when I was young.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 05, 2020, 05:03:37 PM
So without much to do this Independence Day weekend, I decided to dig back into some ancestry research I've been doing.

I mentioned somewhere here previously that I had already discovered two great x 7-grandfathers who fought in their respective colonies' militias during the Revolutionary War. Today, I traced back to find the earliest ancestors to documented have been born in 'the Colonies.' So far I have found six great x 9 - grandparents born in the Colonies between 1630 and 1657 (and died between 1697 and 1745).

To put that into perspective, these people were born, lived and died in the colonies before the revolution really even began in the 1760s.

Any of y'all have Revolutionary War-era (or pre-revolutionary colonial) ancestors?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2020, 06:23:57 PM
Yes.  My French-Canadian side immigrated to Quebec in 1634 during the Percheron Immigration.  The Quebec Colony was dieing out until this event.  I even share a name with one the immigrants.  They meet Samuel de Champlain and attended his funeral.
My grandfather and many of his relatives came to the United States during the Great Depression after the family Trading Post near the border burned down and they lost everything.  No Insurance in those days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 05, 2020, 06:25:17 PM
So without much to do this Independence Day weekend, I decided to dig back into some ancestry research I've been doing.

I mentioned somewhere here previously that I had already discovered two great x 7-grandfathers who fought in their respective colonies' militias during the Revolutionary War. Today, I traced back to find the earliest ancestors to documented have been born in 'the Colonies.' So far I have found six great x 9 - grandparents born in the Colonies between 1630 and 1657 (and died between 1697 and 1745).

To put that into perspective, these people were born, lived and died in the colonies before the revolution really even began in the 1760s.

Any of y'all have Revolutionary War-era (or pre-revolutionary colonial) ancestors?

First record of my surname is from Maryland 1662.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on July 06, 2020, 10:33:21 AM
Was just golfing by one of those old school logo Arby's a couple weeks ago. How many are left?

There is one on Packard Avenue in Cudahy.  Pre or postgame stop for Scoopers.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 08, 2020, 04:12:08 PM
Ryder Cup postponed to 2021
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 09, 2020, 02:04:34 PM
Just gonna leave this right here

https://testicuzzi.com/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2020, 02:16:04 PM
Just gonna leave this right here

https://testicuzzi.com/


Dang. The Limited Edition 24K Gold is already sold out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 09, 2020, 06:45:45 PM
This probably shouldn't surprise me, but...I had no idea there was enough gambling on Ukranian table tennis in New Jersey for the state gaming commission to even care.

https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/29436278/new-jersey-suspends-betting-ukrainian-table-tennis-match-fixing-alert
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 09, 2020, 09:06:00 PM

Dang. The Limited Edition 24K Gold is already sold out.

I’ll be getting them up on eBay soon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 10, 2020, 07:39:38 PM
Some nights are good nights for the grocery store rotisserie chicken.  Polishing off about 3/4 of it was probably not the best idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 10, 2020, 09:32:19 PM
Some nights are good nights for the grocery store rotisserie chicken.  Polishing off about 3/4 of it was probably not the best idea.

Those are a guilty pleasure of mine l
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2020, 10:13:44 PM
Rotisserie chicken at $6-7 bucks .. best value in the whole grocery. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 12, 2020, 07:50:27 AM
Rotisserie chicken at $6-7 bucks .. best value in the whole grocery.

You know what the worst value in a grocery store is?


Whatever red Delicious apples are priced at.
They should be free.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 12, 2020, 07:54:47 AM
You know what the worst value in a grocery store is?


Whatever red Delicious apples are priced at.
They should be free. give you money for taking them off their hands.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 12, 2020, 09:22:28 AM
I think the worst deal is eye drops.   It's like a 2 oz bottle for $7.

$224 per gallon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 12, 2020, 10:26:47 AM
I think the worst deal is eye drops.   It's like a 2 oz bottle for $7.

$224 per gallon.

Don't know if it's the same for eyedrops, but aren't glasses/lenses the biggest monopoly in the US? Wonder if that trickles down to eyedrops as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on July 12, 2020, 10:33:43 AM
I think the worst deal is eye drops.   It's like a 2 oz bottle for $7.

$224 per gallon.

Holy lord. You’re right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 12, 2020, 11:16:43 AM
I think the worst deal is eye drops.   It's like a 2 oz bottle for $7.

$224 per gallon.

Ask your wife how much she spends on all those tiny little bottles/jars of makeup products sitting around.  Here's an example:
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/no7-protect-%26-perfect-intense-advanced-serum-bottle/ID=prod6251591-product

But hey, it's BOGOHO right now!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 12, 2020, 09:54:30 PM
So Glow is not considered to be the quick wit in the family, so I have to give him kudos for this quip today.

We were on I-94 driving up to Hayward, and near Rice Lake, I noticed one of those blue tourist information signs was blank after whatever verbiage that had been on the sign was obviously painted over.

I said to Glow, "I wonder what that sign used to say ."

He responded, "Rice Lake - Home of NBA star Henry Ellison".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 13, 2020, 06:51:12 AM
Ellenson*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on July 13, 2020, 08:09:33 AM
Well that explains why they painted over it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on July 13, 2020, 08:40:01 AM
Henry in Luke’s roster spot next year on TBT?? Wow they would be good!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 13, 2020, 09:32:22 AM
And Vander in Rowsey's roster spot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 13, 2020, 09:45:29 AM
And Vander in Rowsey's roster spot

Rowsey should definitely remain on the team. Deiner's getting older so they'll need 3pt shooting. Vander will not replace that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 13, 2020, 09:52:33 AM
Rowsey should definitely remain on the team. Deiner's getting older so they'll need 3pt shooting. Vander will not replace that.
I'd argue that they have plenty of 3pt shooting without Diener (1 in TBT) or Rowsey (1 in TBT). Much as I loved Rowsey at MU, he doesn't have the size/athleticism/willingness to play adequate D against TBT caliber players. Vander has all those things, plus slashing ability plus NBA experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 13, 2020, 10:02:08 AM
I'd argue that they have plenty of 3pt shooting without Diener (1 in TBT) or Rowsey (1 in TBT). Much as I loved Rowsey at MU, he doesn't have the size/athleticism/willingness to play adequate D against TBT caliber players. Vander has all those things, plus slashing ability plus NBA experience.

That's fair. But he managed a 40pt game in the GLeague. I mean that's definitely TBT level standard IMO. Just unsure what Vander brings. We have better driving at the 2 from DJO and Buycks Plus than enough scoring. Rowsey replaces shooting that Jake Thomas/Deiner were in to bring
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on July 13, 2020, 10:17:48 AM
It's a testament to how deep we are that Rowsey can average 19 ppg in the G League and barely get any run with this team.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on July 13, 2020, 10:18:53 AM
Henry in Luke’s roster spot next year on TBT?? Wow they would be good!

It would be interesting to see Henry’s rebounding ability in TBT. It feels like there’s a lot of tipped rebounds, so I don’t know if he’d be athletic enough to corral them instead of tips.

Him and Jamil would be a pretty versatile front court. Although, I don’t know if you take Cook off the court who I think has been one of the best pickups the last few years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 13, 2020, 10:42:42 AM
It would be interesting to see Henry’s rebounding ability in TBT. It feels like there’s a lot of tipped rebounds, so I don’t know if he’d be athletic enough to corral them instead of tips.

Him and Jamil would be a pretty versatile front court. Although, I don’t know if you take Cook off the court who I think has been one of the best pickups the last few years.

There's no easy rebounds for Henry to get in the TBT
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 13, 2020, 10:53:51 AM
It would be interesting to see Henry’s rebounding ability in TBT. It feels like there’s a lot of tipped rebounds, so I don’t know if he’d be athletic enough to corral them instead of tips.

Him and Jamil would be a pretty versatile front court. Although, I don’t know if you take Cook off the court who I think has been one of the best pickups the last few years.

I'd much rather have Elgin Cook play 25 minutes a game on the TBT team instead of Henry. That's not a shot at Hank, Cook has just been that good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 13, 2020, 10:57:45 AM
That's fair. But he managed a 40pt game in the GLeague. I mean that's definitely TBT level standard IMO. Just unsure what Vander brings. We have better driving at the 2 from DJO and Buycks Plus than enough scoring. Rowsey replaces shooting that Jake Thomas/Deiner were in to bring
Oh yeah, Rowsey definitely does one thing incredibly, incredibly well. If he were a foot taller he'd be the second coming of Steve Novak, with the NBA career to go with it. But at 5'10" he is what he was at MU--a toss up whether his scoring outweighs his defensive deficits.

I like him as an option, but if I were forced to chose for that roster spot, I'm taking the bigger, faster, more athletic slasher who can also play really good defense, and while he is no Rowsey from 3pt, he isn't a total bricklayer either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 13, 2020, 03:25:28 PM
D'oh! Ellenson! That proves how irrelevant he is!

Also keep your TBT crap out of here. Wrong thread

Also, my autocorrect keeps turning "Ellenson" to "Ellen's on" which is also hilarious.

Henry, Ellen's on! You don't want to miss your favorite talk show!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 13, 2020, 03:59:45 PM
D'oh! Ellenson! That proves how irrelevant he is!

Also keep your TBT crap out of here. Wrong thread

Also, my autocorrect keeps turning "Ellenson" to "Ellen's on" which is also hilarious.

Henry, Ellen's on! You don't want to miss your favorite talk show!

Speaking of the Ellenson brothers. 
I found out after the Ellenson tenure that my kid's high school cross country cost was Wally before Wally.  Back in the early 90's at Southern Connecticut State Univ he was a D-II All American in the High Jump and he was also on scholarship for the SCSU basketball team.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 13, 2020, 08:49:49 PM
It would be interesting to see Henry’s rebounding ability in TBT. It feels like there’s a lot of tipped rebounds, so I don’t know if he’d be athletic enough to corral them instead of tips.

Him and Jamil would be a pretty versatile front court. Although, I don’t know if you take Cook off the court who I think has been one of the best pickups the last few years.
I think Henry would have the same problem as Gardner who was noT effective  his year at TBT and has not been back since
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 14, 2020, 12:25:43 PM
We were driving though Bumblefudge northern Wisconsin this morning and did a radio search.  A few stations were "easy listening."

It made me wonder .. who works at an Easy Listening station.  Wouldn't they effing hate their job?    I mean, I get it.  EL has a place in elevators, hallways, offices.  Background music.

But no one is thinking "man, when I grow up I want to be a DJ at an Easy Listening station.  That'd be awesome."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 14, 2020, 03:48:50 PM
We were driving though Bumblefudge northern Wisconsin this morning and did a radio search.  A few stations were "easy listening."

It made me wonder .. who works at an Easy Listening station.  Wouldn't they effing hate their job?    I mean, I get it.  EL has a place in elevators, hallways, offices.  Background music.

But no one is thinking "man, when I grow up I want to be a DJ at an Easy Listening station.  That'd be awesome."

There are far more people who want to work in the entertainment industry than there are cool jobs.

That's why actors appear in commercials for deodorant.  Or why musicians play for tips in crappy bars.  Or journalists write for tawdry gossip blogs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 14, 2020, 04:16:38 PM
There are far more people who want to work in the entertainment industry than there are cool jobs.

That's why actors appear in commercials for deodorant.  Or why musicians play for tips in crappy bars.  Or journalists write for tawdry gossip blogs.


Yep. I'm guessing many started with aspirations of being a TV or radio news or talk show host, or at least a DJ at some cutting-edge station. They fall to these jobs because they have openings. It reminds me of my law school days at Vanderbilt, just a few blocks from Music Row. Most of the restaurant servers were musicians who did small gigs on the weekends hoping to be discovered.

And on the plus side...'easy listening' these days often includes Elvis and the Beatles, once consider pretty cutting-edge themselves.... ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 15, 2020, 10:01:24 AM
Maybe not best covers of all time but some of my favorite covers by rock artists:

Man Who Sold the World - Nirvana
Happy Together - Filter
Jolene - The White Stripes
When I Grow Up - All Time Low
Zombie - Bad Wolves
Heart Shaped Box - Evanescence
The Sound of Silence - Disturbed
I Fought the Law - The Clash
The Ballad of Hollis Brown - Rise Against

Bringing it back to best covers for a moment. One popped up on my playlist today that I had forgotten about but should have included:

Billie Jean - Chris Cornell

Very good version if you've never heard it. Like it better than the original
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on July 15, 2020, 10:36:05 AM
Bringing it back to best covers for a moment. One popped up on my playlist today that I had forgotten about but should have included:

Billie Jean - Chris Cornell

Very good version if you've never heard it. Like it better than the original

Also try Billie Jean by the Civil Wars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=441mR2zsQbg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=441mR2zsQbg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2020, 08:18:35 PM
So Glow and I were listening to the radio, and he wondered aloud what pop or rock song has been played the greatest number of times in concert by its original artist.  It would have to be someone who has been around a long time and does a lot of touring.

Glow originally came up with "Rock and Roll all Night" by Kiss, but then agreed with my guess of "Come Monday" by Jimmy Buffett. He released the song in 1974, and has toured nearly every summer since then.

Any other guesses?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 15, 2020, 08:35:31 PM
I would go with Sugar Magnolia by the Grateful Dead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2020, 08:38:52 PM
I would go with Sugar Magnolia by the Grateful Dead.

Sorry, I should have been clear that it had to be a hit song.

Also, Jerry Garcia has been dead for 25 years.  It's not really the same band.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 15, 2020, 08:50:01 PM
So Glow and I were listening to the radio, and he wondered aloud what pop or rock song has been played the greatest number of times in concert by its original artist.  It would have to be someone who has been around a long time and does a lot of touring.

Glow originally came up with "Rock and Roll all Night" by Kiss, but then agreed with my guess of "Come Monday" by Jimmy Buffett. He released the song in 1974, and has toured nearly every summer since then.

Any other guesses?

Perhaps Born to Run by Bruce, no satisfaction by the stones, with or without you U2.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 15, 2020, 09:00:56 PM
Perhaps Born to Run by Bruce, no satisfaction by the stones, with or without you U2.

Born to Run and Satisfaction are good choices.

Others: Paul McCartney “Yesterday”, Billy Joel “Piano Man”, Elton John “Your Song”, Willie Nelson “On the Road Again”, Gladys Knight “Midnight Train to Georgia”.

I left out Bob Dylan because even though he’s toured a ton over the last 50 years his set list constantly changes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Johnny B on July 15, 2020, 09:10:03 PM
Buycks djo takin on Duke on acc network rn. Idk why but I've watched this game like 3 times randomly over the last couple years. They just keep airing it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on July 15, 2020, 09:24:10 PM
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Rolling Stones 1965
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2020, 09:31:12 PM
Born to Run and Satisfaction are good choices.

Others: Paul McCartney “Yesterday”, Billy Joel “Piano Man”, Elton John “Your Song”, Willie Nelson “On the Road Again”, Gladys Knight “Midnight Train to Georgia”.

I left out Bob Dylan because even though he’s toured a ton over the last 50 years his set list constantly changes.

Bruce might be up there, but he hasn't really toured that much in the past decade.

Paul McCartney and the Stones don't tour every year, and when they do, they are more likely to do a handful of huge places as opposed to  50-60 dates.

The others might be in the running.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2020, 09:34:16 PM
I am also thinking "Listen to the Music" by the Doobie Brothers is in the running.  It was released in 1972.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 15, 2020, 09:42:08 PM
Wrong, all wrong.

"Sex and Beer" by Pat McCurdy. 

4 shows a week for 30 years and counting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 15, 2020, 09:45:54 PM
How about "Piano Man" by Billy Joel?

Released in 1973, and I believe he was still touring pretty regularly up until the past couple of years.


Edit: Crap, just saw it was on Lenny's list...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2020, 09:47:48 PM
Wrong, all wrong.

"Sex and Beer" by Pat McCurdy. 

4 shows a week for 30 years and counting.

that is not a hit anywhere outside the 414 area code.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 15, 2020, 10:03:09 PM
Many good guesses, but it's probably some one-hit-wonder from the 80s that has been doing crappy shows for the last 40 years  just to make some dough.  As to who that is...I'll tap the one hit wonders list and say "Dexys Midnight Runners" with Come on Eileen...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 15, 2020, 10:05:53 PM
So Glow and I were listening to the radio, and he wondered aloud what pop or rock song has been played the greatest number of times in concert by its original artist.  It would have to be someone who has been around a long time and does a lot of touring.

Glow originally came up with "Rock and Roll all Night" by Kiss, but then agreed with my guess of "Come Monday" by Jimmy Buffett. He released the song in 1974, and has toured nearly every summer since then.

Any other guesses?

I'm going to agree with Jimmy Buffet.

Or possibly something by Cheap Trick... or Bon Jovi - Livin' on a prayer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2020, 10:06:40 PM
Many good guesses, but it's probably some one-hit-wonder from the 80s that has been doing crappy shows for the last 40 years  just to make some dough.  As to who that is...I'll tap the one hit wonders list and say "Dexys Midnight Runners" with Come on Eileen...

Definitely not them. Last time they were on VH1's "Where Are They Now", the lead singer was not in a good place mental health - wise.

If we are going that route, I vote for Vanilla Ice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 15, 2020, 10:08:14 PM
I saw the iceman, himself, perform ice ice baby at a bar on A1A in Daytona.

Then my friends threw me in the pool twice and we were 86ed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 15, 2020, 10:13:25 PM
Definitely not them. Last time they were on VH1's "Where Are They Now", the lead singer was not in a good place mental health - wise. 

If we are going that route, I vote for Vanilla Ice.

Hah, fair enough.  I actually had no idea their history - but looking into it, the band quickly dispersed, but Kevin Rowland (lead) has emerged from his troubles and is performing with a "new" Dexys group.  So there's still a chance...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 15, 2020, 10:22:18 PM
Since I took my guess, I resorted to googling.  Nothing definitive, but Wayne Newton's 30,000+ shows (most in Vegas) probably all included "Danke Schoen "
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 15, 2020, 10:44:43 PM
Beach Boys probably have a song or two up on that list. I think they've toured every year since 1963. Gotta imagine they played California Girls and Surfin' USA at least 99% of those shows
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JakeBarnes on July 16, 2020, 12:19:19 AM
Rocket Man our Your Song by Elton John.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 16, 2020, 05:02:51 AM
This might be fun to dig around in.

https://www.tableau.com/about/blog/2019/7/data-music-which-artists-use-same-old-setlists-gig-after-gig

I didn't look into all the low-down variety, high frequency artists, but Alice Cooper's position does stand out on their chart, and according to this link, his most frequently played song is School's Out.

https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/alice-cooper-63d63aa3.html

If anyone is really curious, that site is probably the closest place to having the answer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 16, 2020, 07:20:00 AM
Since I took my guess, I resorted to googling.  Nothing definitive, but Wayne Newton's 30,000+ shows (most in Vegas) probably all included "Danke Schoen "

You might have a winner here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 16, 2020, 07:21:37 AM
I would go with Sugar Magnolia by the Grateful Dead.

The Dead’s most played song is Me and my Uncle which is a cover. Their most played original is Playing in the Band. With over 2,600 shows I’d agree that those songs have been played the most
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 16, 2020, 07:24:30 AM
Sorry, I should have been clear that it had to be a hit song.

Also, Jerry Garcia has been dead for 25 years.  It's not really the same band.

If you don’t think Sugar Magnolia is a hit then you need to get your ears checked.

If you want to talk post Jerry era the songs have been performed just as many times. Bob Weir is a true road dog. Hell, the current band Dead and Company has been around for 5 years now and are probably hovering around 150 shows. Not to mention all the other bands

Also, Bob joined the band when he was 16. He’s probably played guitar and sung on stage more than anyone in the history of the world....at least to the largest audience ever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 16, 2020, 07:26:43 AM
The Dead’s most played song is Me and my Uncle which is a cover. Their most played original is Playing in the Band. With over 2,600 shows I’d agree that those songs have been played the most

But they aren't hits.

The Dead has had only had one top-40 single, and it's "Touch of Grey"from 1987.

And my ears are fine.  Hits are defined by sales.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 16, 2020, 07:31:01 AM
Put on the closing of winterland New Years 78 Sugar Mag and tell me that’s not a hit
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 16, 2020, 07:36:21 AM
Put on the closing of winterland New Years 78 Sugar Mag and tell me that’s not a hit

How many copies did it sell?  How much airplay did it get? That's what determines a hit. 

There are plenty of great songs that aren't hits.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 16, 2020, 07:38:30 AM
But they aren't hits.

The Dead has had only had one top-40 single, and it's "Touch of Grey"from 1987.

And my ears are fine.  Hits are defined by sales.


Oh.  So most played pop song.

I guess switching the goalposts is a thing here too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on July 16, 2020, 07:42:14 AM
How many copies did it sell?  How much airplay did it get? That's what determines a hit. 

There are plenty of great songs that aren't hits.

You ever hear of Deadheads doing tape trading? It probably got around to more people than any hit record did

Also Touch of Grey was top 10. At least give them their dues
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 16, 2020, 07:54:21 AM
You ever hear of Deadheads doing tape trading? It probably got around to more people than any hit record did

Also Touch of Grey was top 10. At least give them their dues

There’s not 50 million dead heads.

Move along sir, this is a rational discussion that doesn’t need to include the typical Grateful Dead half-truths that get thrown around.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 16, 2020, 08:13:29 AM
that is not a hit anywhere outside the 414 area code.


You are wrong and should sit there in your wrongness.  McCurdy is an international star.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 16, 2020, 08:13:47 AM

Oh.  So most played pop song.

I guess switching the goalposts is a thing here too.

Not switching goalposts, just clarifying the criteria.  :)

I am sure there is some schmo at Chuck E. Cheese that has to sing the Happy Birthday song a hundred times a day, but we aren't counting that, either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 16, 2020, 08:38:03 AM
Not switching goalposts, just clarifying the criteria.  :)

I am sure there is some schmo at Chuck E. Cheese that has to sing the Happy Birthday song a hundred times a day, but we aren't counting that, either.

If the Macarena counts then it's that for sure
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 16, 2020, 08:41:21 AM
According to Setlist, Sugar Magnolia isn't the Dead's most played song & pales compared to School's Out with fewer than 600 times played.

https://www.setlist.fm/stats/grateful-dead-bd6ad4a.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 16, 2020, 12:11:47 PM
https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/1283408582961176577
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 16, 2020, 01:02:33 PM
https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/1283408582961176577


And the other 21% promise not to inhale....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 16, 2020, 04:42:00 PM
The sex doll murder.

https://apnews.com/9c0a58c9cf68fff1750d9bb5f155cbad

I love the line toward the end: “It’s unclear whether authorities will investigate.” How do you investigate the suspected ‘murder’ of an inanimate object?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 20, 2020, 07:55:30 AM
Taco Bell Fans: Say bye to the Grilled Steak Soft Taco and 7-Layer Burrito, as Taco Bell moves to "create a more efficient Taco Bell experience."

https://www.tacobell.com/news/taco-bell-is-revamping-its-menu
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on July 20, 2020, 11:19:03 AM
Taco Bell Fans: Say bye to the Grilled Steak Soft Taco and 7-Layer Burrito, as Taco Bell moves to "create a more efficient Taco Bell experience."

https://www.tacobell.com/news/taco-bell-is-revamping-its-menu

This is sad. The steak taco was one of my go-tos the one time a year I went there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 20, 2020, 01:10:33 PM
This is sad. The steak taco was one of my go-tos the one time a year I went there.


But just think about the joys of having a 'more efficient Taco Bell experience.'  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 20, 2020, 01:59:24 PM
Now to the important news of the day. Surprised Mr. Dodds didnt get this scoop.   

https://247sports.com/college/butler/Article/Danica-Patrick-details-split-with-Aaron-Rodgers-149335256/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 20, 2020, 02:01:48 PM
Who cares?  Arby's got you covered.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 20, 2020, 02:53:08 PM
Now to the important news of the day. Surprised Mr. Dodds didnt get this scoop.   

https://247sports.com/college/butler/Article/Danica-Patrick-details-split-with-Aaron-Rodgers-149335256/
Getting younger at the position
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 20, 2020, 03:24:33 PM
Getting younger at the position


More effective with the down and out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 20, 2020, 03:29:56 PM
I have seen Danica in person before.  She is one small chick.  Just over five feet tall and 100 lbs.

I have no idea why I thought she would be bigger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 21, 2020, 06:35:19 PM
I hate when this happens:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientists-accidentally-create-sturddlefish-hybrid-endangered-species-paddlefish-sturgeon/

Scientists accidentally create the "sturddlefish" — a new fish hybrid from two endangered species

According to a study published in the journal Genes, researchers at Hungary's National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre, Research Institute for Fisheries and Aquaculture said that they were not trying to create a new fish when the sturddlefish was born. Rather, they just wanted to know if the two species could be bred in captivity — and were shocked when the resulting fish actually grew to adulthood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 21, 2020, 07:58:10 PM
I hate when this happens:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientists-accidentally-create-sturddlefish-hybrid-endangered-species-paddlefish-sturgeon/

Scientists accidentally create the "sturddlefish" — a new fish hybrid from two endangered species

According to a study published in the journal Genes, researchers at Hungary's National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre, Research Institute for Fisheries and Aquaculture said that they were not trying to create a new fish when the sturddlefish was born. Rather, they just wanted to know if the two species could be bred in captivity — and were shocked when the resulting fish actually grew to adulthood.

I remember hearing quite awhile ago that there was a famous fossilized dinosaur skeleton at a museum that had the head of a completely different species of dinosaur attached to it.  It was like that for decades before someone figured out the mistake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 21, 2020, 08:01:41 PM
You’ve really done something wrong if you run an experiment with two endangered species and somehow end up with three. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 21, 2020, 08:31:00 PM
You’ve really done something wrong if you run an experiment with two endangered species and somehow end up with three.


Lol. “Hey - where the he!! did this come from?!?”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 21, 2020, 11:42:37 PM
Who cares?  Arby's got you covered.

Just saw an ad that Arby's is offering $1 small floats!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 22, 2020, 08:13:35 AM
Just saw an ad that Arby's is offering $1 small floats!
That is usually what happens to Arby's when the body is done "processing" it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 22, 2020, 09:13:55 AM
You’ve really done something wrong if you run an experiment with two endangered species and somehow end up with three.

Sounds like the beginning of another Sharknado franchise.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 22, 2020, 03:48:40 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/u07cy.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 22, 2020, 04:02:21 PM
I remember hearing quite awhile ago that there was a famous fossilized dinosaur skeleton at a museum that had the head of a completely different species of dinosaur attached to it.  It was like that for decades before someone figured out the mistake.

Takes Peabody Museum of Natural History temporarily closed last year after 125 years for a major renovation.  They are fixing several of the dinosaur skeletons that were put together wrong.  In fairness, they were the first skeletons ever assembled to put on display.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 22, 2020, 04:12:59 PM
This is back earlier in 2020 But, Ref James Breeding was messaging with FSU Alum Art Vaulk days before FSU played ND about retirement investments on Linked In. Ref John Gaffney liked the post. John Gaffney then called a T on ND Coach Brey late in the FSU ND game. Which made Coach Brey irate post game. It might not be anything but it looks bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 22, 2020, 05:21:31 PM
This is back earlier in 2020 But, Ref James Breeding was messaging with FSU Alum Art Vaulk days before FSU played ND about retirement investments on Linked In. Ref John Gaffney liked the post. John Gaffney then called a T on ND Coach Brey late in the FSU ND game. Which made Coach Brey irate post game. It might not be anything but it looks bad.

Breeding and Gaffney make me miss Burr and Hightower.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 22, 2020, 08:21:02 PM
This is back earlier in 2020 But, Ref James Breeding was messaging with FSU Alum Art Vaulk days before FSU played ND about retirement investments on Linked In. Ref John Gaffney liked the post. John Gaffney then called a T on ND Coach Brey late in the FSU ND game. Which made Coach Brey irate post game. It might not be anything but it looks bad.

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 23, 2020, 10:53:09 AM
ND sucks.

I searched.  "ND Sucks" has been written 243 times on Scoop.

That seems low.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on July 23, 2020, 11:29:41 AM
I searched.  "ND Sucks" has been written 243 times on Scoop.

That seems low.

This should help.     

ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 23, 2020, 11:37:17 AM
That only counts if you typed them all out.  Copy/pastes are lazy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on July 23, 2020, 11:56:16 AM
That only counts if you typed them all out.  Copy/pastes are lazy.
damn it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 23, 2020, 11:56:50 AM
Four da record, eye've typed out every "Crean sucks," aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2020, 01:25:35 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 23, 2020, 06:48:21 PM
ND sucks

Thank You agree ND sucks in many many ways. To name just some of the ways. It was the only school my Daughter or any of my kids was not accepted to out of many fine universities. Not sure if I would of let her go to ND even if she got accepted lol since I heard AL did not like ND. And AL turned ND down, but recommended Digger. My MU Roommate’s Dad and Bro went to ND and he says ND is no one’s friend. And ND ditched the Old BE. BUT MU’s relationship with ND is very complicated. Our current AD Bill Scholl, Women’s BB Coach and recent AD Larry Williams graduates from ND. And ND and UConn were our friends in the Old BE where MU achieved 8/8 Big Dances. That said ND Sucks and let’s beat them on the court the next 2 Years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 23, 2020, 07:10:54 PM
Possibly the greatest all-time compilation of the reasons ND Sucks:

https://deadspin.com/the-haters-guide-to-notre-dame-5963736
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 23, 2020, 07:22:11 PM
Butterscotch or Carmel (or caramel for you weirdos that can't spell)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2020, 07:23:23 PM
Butterscotch or Carmel (or caramel for you weirdos that can't spell)?


Salted caramel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 23, 2020, 07:29:44 PM

Salted caramel.

This.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 23, 2020, 07:42:04 PM
Butterscotch or Carmel (or caramel for you weirdos that can't spell)?

Butterscotch or a city in California? Of those two, I'll take butterscotch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 23, 2020, 08:09:07 PM
Jay Bilas once said as long as Marquette is in the Old Big East MU will either make the Big Dance or be very close. When MU entered the Old BE the greatest of sources literally whispered in my ear We will be very good for a very long time. Hence 8/8 NCAAs Made. When MU entered the New BE the greatest of sources again literally whispered in my ear. Do not worry about it. It is only basketball. Hence 2or3/6or7 NCAAs Made. That said the MU program is back the last 2 Years. Not Old BE back but back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2020, 08:53:24 PM
Butterscotch or a city in California? Of those two, I'll take butterscotch.


Dunno. Take the city, sell it, and buy all the butterscotch you want... and still have something left to retire in obscene luxury.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 23, 2020, 09:10:01 PM
This should help.     

ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND Sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks ND sucks

Replicating like The Virus
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 23, 2020, 09:26:19 PM
Replicating like The Virus

ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 23, 2020, 09:38:40 PM
ND sucks


Thank You agree ND sucks in many many ways. To name just some of the ways. It was the only school my Daughter or any of my kids was not accepted to out of many fine universities. Not sure if I would of let her go to ND even if she got accepted lol since I heard AL did not like ND. And AL turned ND down, but recommended Digger. My MU Roommate’s Dad and Bro went to ND and he says ND is no one’s friend. And ND ditched the Old BE. BUT MU’s relationship with ND is very complicated. Our current AD Bill Scholl, Women’s BB Coach and recent AD Larry Williams graduates from ND. And ND and UConn were our friends in the Old BE where MU achieved 8/8 Big Dances. That said ND Sucks and let’s beat them on the court the next 2 Years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 23, 2020, 10:17:24 PM
Jay Bilas once said as long as Marquette is in the Old Big East MU will either make the Big Dance or be very close. When MU entered the Old BE the greatest of sources literally whispered in my ear We will be very good for a very long time. Hence 8/8 NCAAs Made. When MU entered the New BE the greatest of sources again literally whispered in my ear. Do not worry about it. It is only basketball. Hence 2or3/6or7 NCAAs Made. That said the MU program is back the last 2 Years. Not Old BE back but back.

Is the New Big East a better conference than the Old BE would of been from 2014-2020 Probably. Would MU have made more NCAAs if MU stayed in the Old BE which the Catholic 7 turned down Probably. Did MU take one for the Catholic 7 Probably. Are Villanova, Prov, SH, CU happier and MU, UConn, Syr and GU not as happy probably. That said again the MU Program is back the last 2 Years, not Old BE back but Back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 23, 2020, 10:47:51 PM
Is the New Big East a better conference than the Old BE would of been from 2014-2020 Probably.

Freeway?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 23, 2020, 11:21:30 PM
Freeway?

Freeway is a friend of mine since 1982 but no
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 24, 2020, 02:00:53 AM
I searched.  "ND Sucks" has been written 243 times on Scoop.

That seems low.

The google image search for "nd sucks" on muscoop, is...interesting...

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22nd+sucks%22+site:muscoop.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 24, 2020, 07:12:33 AM
The google image search for "nd sucks" on muscoop, is...interesting...

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22nd+sucks%22+site:muscoop.com

LOL I remember posting that picture of Scoopie.

BTW, if you want a great (and hilarious) list of many of the reasons ND sucks:

https://deadspin.com/the-haters-guide-to-notre-dame-5963736

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 24, 2020, 07:53:30 AM
The google image search for "nd sucks" on muscoop, is...interesting...

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22nd+sucks%22+site:muscoop.com


Nice job Tom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 24, 2020, 02:15:36 PM


I just may have found our new mascot:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9059350/?fbclid=IwAR1fsPcAHhW8k6PvcuT2_M2utdxo2U7hBEZuYyZzhvEkA9SF0YT7RZVBY-o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 24, 2020, 04:17:03 PM

I just may have found our new mascot:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9059350/?fbclid=IwAR1fsPcAHhW8k6PvcuT2_M2utdxo2U7hBEZuYyZzhvEkA9SF0YT7RZVBY-o
Based on this comic book.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_Nun_Areala
Used to sell a lot of them
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 24, 2020, 04:22:05 PM
Based on this comic book.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_Nun_Areala
Used to sell a lot of them

I prefer Sister Night

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/watchmen/images/2/20/Sister_night_movie.png/revision/latest?cb=20191202235316)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 24, 2020, 06:20:53 PM
I prefer Sister Night

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/watchmen/images/2/20/Sister_night_movie.png/revision/latest?cb=20191202235316)

Can i get that on Netflix?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 24, 2020, 06:47:13 PM
Can i get that on Netflix?
This movie was big in Vietnam in the 70s.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 24, 2020, 08:21:34 PM
This movie was big in Vietnam in the 70s.

This guy gets it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2020, 05:07:09 PM
Happy National Hot Fudge Sundae Day! Indulge accordingly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 28, 2020, 10:04:54 AM
"This might be the greatest thing that's ever focking happened"

https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1287826587363221504
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 28, 2020, 10:15:49 AM
"This might be the greatest thing that's ever focking happened"

https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1287826587363221504

I can't disagree. 

Anyone else picture our Rocket man doing this after dipping into a little N2O at the office?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 28, 2020, 01:25:36 PM
"This might be the greatest thing that's ever focking happened"

https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1287826587363221504

You're surprising me, 'Topper. I thought you would have picked the big event of July 23, 1964 as the greatest thing that's ever focking happened.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/article/20140723/NEWS/307239224
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 28, 2020, 04:31:33 PM
You're surprising me, 'Topper. I thought you would have picked the big event of July 23, 1964 as the greatest thing that's ever focking happened.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/article/20140723/NEWS/307239224

Sigh.  You know why?  My BAC (Blood Arby's Content) is low.  Like, really low.  I've been on the wagon since COVID, back in March.

Worst pandemic ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 28, 2020, 04:43:07 PM
Sigh.  You know why?  My BAC (Blood Arby's Content) is low.  Like, really low.  I've been on the wagon since COVID, back in March.

Worst pandemic ever.


The elderly and frail topper, someday telling his grandkids what it was like to live through COVID: "It was the darkest, bleakest of times, little grandtoppers. Deprivation like you can't imagine. I even had to go for months and months without any Arby's...at all!"

Little grandtoppers, in unison: "Woooooooooow! Is that why you built that special kitchen that gives us all the Arby's we want whenever we snap our fingers?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 28, 2020, 05:58:07 PM

The elderly and frail topper, someday telling his grandkids what it was like to live through COVID: "It was the darkest, bleakest of times, little grandtoppers. Deprivation like you can't imagine. I even had to go for months and months without any Arby's...at all!"

Little grandtoppers, in unison: "Woooooooooow! Is that why you built that special kitchen that gives us all the Arby's we want whenever we snap our fingers?"


That's the nicest thing anyone has ever predicted about my future.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on July 28, 2020, 06:23:24 PM
alledgely this began with a comment on horsey sauce...and ended with a choke slam.

https://twitter.com/klara_sjo/status/1285744606978674688
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 29, 2020, 09:33:31 PM
Sigh.  You know why?  My BAC (Blood Arby's Content) is low.  Like, really low.  I've been on the wagon since COVID, back in March.

Worst pandemic ever.

You know they got a drive thru, eh?

Full disclosure:  my Arby's consumption has been limited to 2 visits since 'rona.  I dont have much of a 10 gallon hat to lean on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 29, 2020, 10:13:18 PM
Welp .. I'd only hit the Hat near work at lunchtime.  Now that I'm working from home .. I haven't eaten out for lunch even once.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 30, 2020, 07:58:24 PM
Police ask public for information after explosion in Rochester breaks windows

https://kttc.com/2020/07/29/police-ask-public-for-information-after-explosion-in-rochester-breaks-windows/

The exploding tree. Strange...and fortunate nobody was hurt.

Just another day in 2020.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 30, 2020, 08:10:10 PM
Police ask public for information after explosion in Rochester breaks windows

https://kttc.com/2020/07/29/police-ask-public-for-information-after-explosion-in-rochester-breaks-windows/

The exploding tree. Strange...and fortunate nobody was hurt.

Just another day in 2020.
I am assume witchcraft and/or demon sperm until proven otherwise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2020, 08:55:18 PM
This is .. wow.

https://nypost.com/2020/07/31/man-who-lost-penis-to-blood-infection-has-new-one-built-on-his-arm/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 01, 2020, 09:12:15 PM
This is .. wow.

https://nypost.com/2020/07/31/man-who-lost-penis-to-blood-infection-has-new-one-built-on-his-arm/


What a great nickname - the 'penis master.'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 01, 2020, 09:20:15 PM

What a great nickname - the 'penis master.'


Dammit.  Never got around to trademarking that...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 02, 2020, 08:17:52 AM
  one guy i wouldn't want to get into a "fist fight" with...noooo thank you

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 02, 2020, 04:01:08 PM
Posted to Reddit's Unethical Life Pro Tips:

ULPT: If you squash a memory foam pillow then fart into it while it expands back out it sucks the fart smell in for 5 or so minutes so when the next person lays their head on it the fart particles get re-released around their head.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 02, 2020, 05:24:30 PM
Posted to Reddit's Unethical Life Pro Tips:

ULPT: If you squash a memory foam pillow then fart into it while it expands back out it sucks the fart smell in for 5 or so minutes so when the next person lays their head on it the fart particles get re-released around their head.



You really need to look elsewhere for life coaching....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 04, 2020, 02:08:32 PM
Wilson!!!!

3 Men Marooned in the Pacific Are Rescued After Writing SOS in the Sand

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/world/australia/sos-pacific-island.html?action=click&algo=top_conversion&block=trending_recirc&fellback=false&imp_id=825852402&impression_id=a53dd9f1-d685-11ea-bb2f-937d6402af60&index=1&pgtype=Article&region=footer&req_id=493496274&surface=most-popular
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2020, 01:40:45 PM
Oops!

Posing tourist breaks 19th Century sculpture

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-53665860/tourist-posing-for-photo-breaks-19th-century-antonio-canova-sculpture
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 06, 2020, 05:24:04 PM
I've given this some thought, and I really prefer the small cube croutons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on August 06, 2020, 08:34:16 PM
Can we continue the nachos are good/bad discussion in here?

IMO: nachos are bad.

"Nachos at the ballpark where I can evenly dip each chip to the amount that I want? Perfect

Nachos at a bar where ingredients are haphazardly piled on a pile of chips so each bite is uneven and impossible to get a decent mouthful and are surely left with chips with no toppings at the end? Awful

It's like when you get a poorly made/mixed burrito and your bite is all rice or lettuce or salsa"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 06, 2020, 08:35:19 PM
I've given this some thought, and I really prefer the small cube croutons.

I don't care what size they are as long as you can stab them with a fork. What is with the rock hard ones?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2020, 09:21:39 PM
Can we continue the nachos are good/bad discussion in here?

IMO: nachos are bad.

"Nachos at the ballpark where I can evenly dip each chip to the amount that I want? Perfect

Nachos at a bar where ingredients are haphazardly piled on a pile of chips so each bite is uneven and impossible to get a decent mouthful and are surely left with chips with no toppings at the end? Awful

It's like when you get a poorly made/mixed burrito and your bite is all rice or lettuce or salsa"


I prefer tortilla chips without the molten cheese, with salsa and guacamole for dipping.

The first time I had nachos was in the 70s. I was in Houston at a game in the Astrodome, and had never heard of them. They were simply tortilla chips covered in jalapeños, with a cup of molten cheese on the side.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 06, 2020, 09:22:20 PM
Nachos good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 06, 2020, 09:50:18 PM
I don't care what size they are as long as you can stab them with a fork. What is with the rock hard ones?

Yeah, see the stabbable croutons don't really exist as they usually crumble. 

Maybe we should go into business, New and Improved Stabbable Courtons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 06, 2020, 09:57:18 PM
Yeah, see the stabbable croutons don't really exist as they usually crumble. 

Maybe we should go into business, New and Improved Stabbable Courtons.

A few restaurants will make good stabbable croutons sautéing cubes of their day old bread in a little butter m, but not enough of them do.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Stabbable croutons rock, when you can find them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 06, 2020, 10:11:17 PM
Stabbable croutons rock, when you can find them.

Between this and your nachos philosophy, it could be that you are my culinary soul mate.  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 06, 2020, 10:37:25 PM
Between this and your nachos philosophy, it could be that you are my culinary soul mate.  :D

And if I recall correctly, you like salted caramel too, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 06, 2020, 11:54:12 PM
And if I recall correctly, you like salted caramel too, right?
. Salted Caramel is the bomb!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 07, 2020, 07:59:18 AM
^ Get a room already!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 07, 2020, 08:52:06 AM
^ Get a room kitchen already!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 07, 2020, 12:05:27 PM
First, there was Chicos and Lenny. Now, Chick and Gooo.

Scoop romance at its finest. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 07, 2020, 01:29:42 PM
First, there was Chicos and Lenny. Now, Chick and Gooo.

Scoop romance at its finest.

I am quite happy in my current epicurial relationship, thank you very much!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 07, 2020, 01:51:56 PM
I am quite happy in my current epicurial relationship, thank you very much!


Damn! And I was just whipping up a batch of my homemade salted caramels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 07, 2020, 09:55:01 PM
I am quite happy in my current epicurial relationship, thank you very much!

Quote
epicurean[ ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee- ]SHOW IPA
SEE SYNONYMS FOR epicurean ON THESAURUS.COM
adjective
fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.

Sounds like the Arby’s drive-thru...with Horsey Sauce for the luxury.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 08, 2020, 07:59:42 AM
Grain-free, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 09, 2020, 05:56:56 PM
USPS rant:

I ordered a book from Magers & Quinn Booksellers in MPLS. I live in Rochester, 87.4 miles away according to Google maps. According to the tracking, it went from MPLS to Des Moines yesterday, Des Moines to St. Paul today, and will probably go from St. Paul to Rochester tonight for delivery tomorrow.

I'm not upset about the extra day or two. But my book will have gone on a 570-mile journey just to get less than 90 miles. And we wonder why USPS is having a hard time competing with FedEx and UPS....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2020, 06:32:19 PM
USPS rant:

I ordered a book from Magers & Quinn Booksellers in MPLS. I live in Rochester, 87.4 miles away according to Google maps. According to the tracking, it went from MPLS to Des Moines yesterday, Des Moines to St. Paul today, and will probably go from St. Paul to Rochester tonight for delivery tomorrow.

I'm not upset about the extra day or two. But my book will have gone on a 570-mile journey just to get less than 90 miles. And we wonder why USPS is having a hard time competing with FedEx and UPS....

I ordered something once where the tracking said it was at my local post office (my zip code, a couple of miles from where I live). It took them 4 days after that to actually put it on a mail truck and deliver it to my house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on August 12, 2020, 09:17:54 AM
USPS rant:

I ordered a book from Magers & Quinn Booksellers in MPLS. I live in Rochester, 87.4 miles away according to Google maps. According to the tracking, it went from MPLS to Des Moines yesterday, Des Moines to St. Paul today, and will probably go from St. Paul to Rochester tonight for delivery tomorrow.

I'm not upset about the extra day or two. But my book will have gone on a 570-mile journey just to get less than 90 miles. And we wonder why USPS is having a hard time competing with FedEx and UPS....

I’ve been receiving my regular mail as late as 9 p.m. some days. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on August 12, 2020, 10:00:09 AM
I actually had a prescription sent from Wauwatosa, that went Downtown Milw, then Oak Creek, then Downtown, then went to Maryland back to Oak Creek, then to New Berlin, another New Berlin stop, then my Home...  This happen 3 different times...  I could've taken that Rx and walked  backwards and got it to  my home 3 days earlier...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 14, 2020, 10:50:43 AM
Why does our cat throw up on the laser printer?   There's a million places in the house he can do that.

Answer: He is an a$$hole.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on August 14, 2020, 11:05:01 AM
The correct answer is don't get a cat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 14, 2020, 11:14:09 AM
Why does our cat throw up on the laser printer?   There's a million places in the house he can do that.

Answer: He is an a$$hole.

Just the laser printer?  Consider yourself lucky.  One of our likes to find a higher spot, and create a pukefall.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 14, 2020, 01:20:42 PM
Just the laser printer?  Consider yourself lucky.  One of our likes to find a higher spot, and create a pukefall.

I suppose usually it's the floor somewhere.  Or a chair.   And it's never right on top of the laser printer, it's off the side to do maximum damage, laser printer, paper, desk, floor.

About 5 months ago I put aluminum foil on the laser printer to freak him out, and that worked until last night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2020, 02:53:46 PM
Bald eagle takes down Michigan government drone

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bald-eagle-takes-down-michigan-government-drone-n1236687

Lesson learned: don’t fuçking mess with eagles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 14, 2020, 03:20:19 PM
Bald eagle takes down Michigan government drone

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bald-eagle-takes-down-michigan-government-drone-n1236687

Lesson learned: don’t fuçking mess with eagles.

That drone was lucky it wasn't a Golden Eagle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 14, 2020, 03:42:38 PM
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/science-and-nature/6616646-Eagle-attacks-woman-along-North-Shore-bystander-comes-to-the-rescue
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2020, 03:43:31 PM
So for fun, I looked up the release date of the drone that was referred to as 'obsolete.' It was released on April 30, 2017. But now it's obsolete. And it was taken out of the sky by a bird that evolved millions of years ago.

Perfect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 14, 2020, 03:46:59 PM
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/science-and-nature/6616646-Eagle-attacks-woman-along-North-Shore-bystander-comes-to-the-rescue


Eagles attacking drones, now eagles attacking people.

Hitchcock grins.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 14, 2020, 03:49:13 PM

Eagles attacking drones, now eagles attacking people.

Hitchcock grins.

We just need an eagle attacking a mascot for the trifecta.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 14, 2020, 07:53:48 PM
Resurrecting the cover song discussion.

Patience- Chris Cornell

Haunting. Beautiful.

Have listened to it 10 times today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 18, 2020, 03:58:27 PM
RI issues tax refunds signed by Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse

https://apnews.com/dd699fd0c518baf2336e6a7da2f834a2

You just can't make this stuff up. Even better that the writer felt the need to explain who Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse are....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 18, 2020, 04:50:03 PM
Resurrecting the cover song discussion. U

Patience- Chris Cornell

Haunting. Beautiful.

Have listened to it 10 times today.

10 times today? Proof Covid leaves us with too little to do And too much time to do it. Last time I listened to a song 10 times in one sitting I’m pretty sure I was still at MU and something mind altering was involved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on August 18, 2020, 04:55:21 PM
Resurrecting the cover song discussion.

Patience- Chris Cornell

Haunting. Beautiful.

Have listened to it 10 times today.

Front Turner and NOFX just released a joint album covering each other's songs. Turner's cover of "Bob" is perfection.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 19, 2020, 10:14:47 PM
WTF makes cats do the chit they do?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 20, 2020, 08:27:11 AM
WTF makes cats do the chit they do?

Cats are a-holes.

I am definitely Team Dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 20, 2020, 08:30:16 AM
Why do some humanize their pets? Is it because they want to fully control someone? Animals are animals. Nothin' more, nothin' less, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 20, 2020, 08:30:34 AM
I am team no pet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 20, 2020, 08:31:32 AM
Damn Fahrenheit, you're comin' over ta my side, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 20, 2020, 08:33:29 AM
If we agree, I may have to rethink, Dr. Scrivello.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 20, 2020, 08:48:44 AM
I know my dog is just a dog.  But I love to fully humanize her thoughts and feelings.  I'm an old man doing old man things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 20, 2020, 09:03:06 AM
Dogs are better in that they are always happy to see you, and you have far more influence over how they behave.

Cats are better in that you can just leave them at home when you go on vacation for a week, and they poop in a small, easily scoopable box instead of all over the yard.

And yeah - either one is just a pet, not another human in the family.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 20, 2020, 06:30:54 PM
Dogs are loyal and always happy/excited to see you. And on any of your kid’s worse days the dog still loves them.

Cats are selfish and sneaky.

Team Dog.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 21, 2020, 06:17:54 AM
Dogs are loyal and always happy/excited to see you. And on any of your kid’s worse days the dog still loves them.

Cats are selfish and sneaky.

Team Dog.

Spoken like someone who has never owned a cat.  My cats are elated to see me, and want to do nothing but sit on my lap and smash their faces into mine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 21, 2020, 07:35:00 AM
Hmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 21, 2020, 08:35:46 AM
Spoken like someone who has never owned a cat.  My cats are elated to see me, and want to do nothing but sit on my lap and smash their faces into mine.

A few cats are like that.

All dogs are like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2020, 08:54:50 AM
When I'm out riding my bike, I have been chased by dogs several times. I have never been chased by a cat.

(FWIW - the worst are red-winged blackbirds. I've been chased by them many times.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 21, 2020, 09:08:14 AM
When I'm out riding my bike, I have been chased by dogs several times. I have never been chased by a cat.

Dogs are chasing you because you are clearly a threat.  Just like my 70+ year old neighbor when he mows the lawn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2020, 09:14:39 AM
Dogs are chasing you because you are clearly a threat.  Just like my 70+ year old neighbor when he mows the lawn.

 ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 21, 2020, 09:31:52 AM
When I'm out riding my bike, I have been chased by dogs several times. I have never been chased by a cat.

(FWIW - the worst are red-winged blackbirds. I've been chased by them many times.)

We have tons of red-winged blackbirds by me and I have never been attacked by one.

On the other hand, starlings...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 21, 2020, 11:04:09 AM
You know what I like?

Recharging batteries.   It gives me a sense of accomplishment.

Like, even if I wasted most of the day, by god, these batteries are ready to go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 21, 2020, 11:44:28 AM
You know what I like?

Recharging batteries.   It gives me a sense of accomplishment.

Like, even if I wasted most of the day, by god, these batteries are ready to go.

It takes all day to recharge your Android?  Perhaps it's time to switch to Apple.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 21, 2020, 12:55:49 PM
Imagine the exhilarating feeling of administering an enema, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on August 21, 2020, 12:59:34 PM
Imagine the exhilarating feeling of administering an enema, hey?

Like reading scoop after a loss
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 21, 2020, 01:25:55 PM
It takes all day to recharge your Android?  Perhaps it's time to switch to Apple.

Rocky doesn't pay us enough to afford iPhones.

Also, my Android charges in about an hour, so yay for that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 21, 2020, 01:40:24 PM
Rocky doesn't pay us enough to afford iPhones.

Also, my Android charges in about an hour, so yay for that.


What would be really cool is that if you had an actual android.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 21, 2020, 01:55:12 PM

What would be really cool is that if you had an actual android.

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/wHBkzKahBgFEM1S4GE/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 21, 2020, 02:06:11 PM
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/wHBkzKahBgFEM1S4GE/giphy.gif)
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/02beb0fcc48ebedea7afcaf6f2d077c9/tumblr_nhgm31l5z91ttw2neo1_250.gifv)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 21, 2020, 02:09:46 PM
Which would make for better reading: Scoop as it (presumably) exists today, with humans interacting virtually over a message board; or Scoop with AI computers interacting with each other?

And what are the odds it's really the former?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 21, 2020, 02:31:46 PM
Which would make for better reading: Scoop as it (presumably) exists today, with humans interacting virtually over a message board; or Scoop with AI computers interacting with each other?

And what are the odds it's really the former?

Chico's solved that already.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 22, 2020, 07:27:44 PM
Which would make for better reading: Scoop as it (presumably) exists today, with humans interacting virtually over a message board; or Scoop with AI computers interacting with each other?

And what are the odds it's really the former?
Will they have beer summits
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 22, 2020, 07:32:33 PM
Which would make for better reading: Scoop as it (presumably) exists today, with humans interacting virtually over a message board; or Scoop with AI computers interacting with each other?

And what are the odds it's really the former?

I think you've just unlocked the secret of the meat summit board.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 22, 2020, 09:14:46 PM


To me the simple truth is all the dogs I'v had have provided a better Companionship than other animals I'v had.  Not even close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2020, 07:34:57 AM
https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/numbers/101_uses_of_a_dead_cat.asp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2020, 08:50:26 AM

To me the simple truth is all the dogs I'v had have provided a better Companionship than other animals I'v had.  Not even close.



Just curious: when you compare dogs to other animals you've had, have you ever had a cat? Or are you comparing your dogs to a goldfish or ant farm?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 23, 2020, 09:17:58 AM

Just curious: when you compare dogs to other animals you've had, have you ever had a cat? Or are you comparing your dogs to a goldfish or ant farm?


I've had a number of cats and dogs.  IMO dogs are by far better companions.  Now that's likely because they provide the companionship I am looking for.  (Taking my dog for a walk in the morning is a great start to my day.)  But I've had both and know what I prefer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 23, 2020, 11:14:12 AM
So tempted to start a third "BE teams/BLM patches" thread. The first two were so much fun!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on August 23, 2020, 11:21:34 AM
Dogs are awesome, but don't overstate their loyalty. If you die and no one's around to stop them, they won't hesitate to eat you, starting with your face.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 23, 2020, 11:35:00 AM
So tempted to start a third "BE teams/BLM patches" thread. The first two were so much fun!

Hey, at least the second one avoid "but Marxists!!!" Maybe we're getting somewhere. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 23, 2020, 12:22:06 PM
Hey, at least the second one avoid "but Marxists!!!" Maybe we're getting somewhere.

True dat ... though the final destination we were getting to seemed quite familiar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2020, 12:30:23 PM
Dogs are awesome, but don't overstate their loyalty. If you die and no one's around to stop them, they won't hesitate to eat you, starting with your face.

So that’s what happened.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 23, 2020, 12:31:52 PM
Hey, at least the second one avoid "but Marxists!!!" Maybe we're getting somewhere.

I was running low on popcorn anyways.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 23, 2020, 01:15:54 PM
Dogs are awesome, but don't overstate their loyalty. If you die and no one's around to stop them, they won't hesitate to eat you, starting with your face.

Source?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on August 23, 2020, 01:30:20 PM
Source?

"Yes, your pets will eat you when you die, and perhaps a bit sooner than is comfortable. They tend to go for the neck, face, and any exposed areas first, and then, if not discovered in time, they may proceed to eat the rest of you," Rando told BuzzFeed over email.


https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/natashaumer/cats-eat-your-face-after-you-die

And the worst of it is, some of them will skip their normal dog food to eat for ears and nose instead.

In 24 percent of the cases in the 2015 review, which all involved dogs, less than a day had passed before the partially eaten body was found. What’s more, some of the dogs had access to normal food they hadn’t eaten.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/06/pets-dogs-cats-eat-dead-owners-forensics-science/

This kind of thing happens every year all over the world. Every year these cases crop up somewhere in the world—someone dies of natural causes (or by his own hand), his face or head is nowhere to be found, and there's a German shepherd nearby, along with plenty of uneaten dog food.

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jmbx78/dogs-love-eating-human-faces


Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 23, 2020, 01:31:35 PM
I love dogs.

I love cats, too, as long as they are under my tire as I back out of the driveway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2020, 02:37:31 PM
"Yes, your pets will eat you when you die, and perhaps a bit sooner than is comfortable. They tend to go for the neck, face, and any exposed areas first, and then, if not discovered in time, they may proceed to eat the rest of you," Rando told BuzzFeed over email.


https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/natashaumer/cats-eat-your-face-after-you-die

And the worst of it is, some of them will skip their normal dog food to eat for ears and nose instead.

In 24 percent of the cases in the 2015 review, which all involved dogs, less than a day had passed before the partially eaten body was found. What’s more, some of the dogs had access to normal food they hadn’t eaten.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/06/pets-dogs-cats-eat-dead-owners-forensics-science/

This kind of thing happens every year all over the world. Every year these cases crop up somewhere in the world—someone dies of natural causes (or by his own hand), his face or head is nowhere to be found, and there's a German shepherd nearby, along with plenty of uneaten dog food.

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jmbx78/dogs-love-eating-human-faces


I love you...as long as you feed me and play with me and take me out for walks! And if you ever stop, you'll be the first thing I eat....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 23, 2020, 02:40:26 PM

Just curious: when you compare dogs to other animals you've had, have you ever had a cat? Or are you comparing your dogs to a goldfish or ant farm?

Yeah, we had Caesar (Black & White  cat) for 22 years and Poncho (also Black & White) for about 8 years.

The fun part, was on vacation overnight motel stops trying to find those guys the next morning, I know I pulled out every drawer and moved every bed getting them into the van.  But they were a lot of Fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 23, 2020, 02:52:40 PM
Dogs are awesome, but don't overstate their loyalty. If you die and no one's around to stop them, they won't hesitate to eat you, starting with your face.

Your right, and we know it has happen to humans.  (1972 Andes Plane Crash.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 23, 2020, 05:16:09 PM
Yeah, we had Caesar (Black & White  cat) for 22 years and Poncho (also Black & White) for about 8 years.

The fun part, was on vacation overnight motel stops trying to find those guys the next morning, I know I pulled out every drawer and moved every bed getting them into the van.  But they were a lot of Fun.

Who takes a cat on vacation?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 23, 2020, 05:29:23 PM
Years and years ago, when Steve Martin actually was funny, he had several hilarious bits about cats.

My fave was the one where he says something about his girlfriend’s p-word a couple times. Then, after the audience reacts, he says:

“I WAS TALKING ABOUT HER CAT, PEOPLE! Jeez, you can’t say anything anymore.”

Then, after a brief pause, he says, “And that cat was the best fu@& I ever had.”


Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 23, 2020, 05:40:57 PM
Who takes a cat on vacation?


I was wondering the same thing. One of the main reasons we have a cat is the ability to travel without worrying about them. We have gone as long as a week with nobody looking in on our cat, and she was no worse for wear when we got back. Just put out lots of food and water, and maybe an extra litter box, and you're good to go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 23, 2020, 06:12:08 PM
Dogs are awesome, but don't overstate their loyalty. If you die and no one's around to stop them, they won't hesitate to eat you, starting with your face.

Which is fine by me. I’d be dead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 23, 2020, 08:17:47 PM
Who takes a cat on vacation?

Almost all our vacations were with our dogs & cats as were our Hurricane evacuations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on August 24, 2020, 10:45:13 AM
Dogs are awesome, but don't overstate their loyalty. If you die and no one's around to stop them, they won't hesitate to eat you, starting with your face.

This happened last year to my friend's sister that lived alone when she passed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 24, 2020, 09:00:45 PM
Forget mis-characterizing the dead due to covid, now we can't even fire out if people are dead or not.

https://people.com/human-interest/20-year-old-woman-declared-dead-found-alive-funeral-home/

Cue Monty Python "I'm not dead yet!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYcPBE5PXhs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2020, 09:29:53 PM
Forget mis-characterizing the dead due to covid, now we can't even fire out if people are dead or not.

https://people.com/human-interest/20-year-old-woman-declared-dead-found-alive-funeral-home/

Cue Monty Python "I'm not dead yet!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYcPBE5PXhs


Just a flesh wound!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2020, 09:35:25 PM
Portland sends federal government $528,000 fine over courthouse fence

https://www.opb.org/article/2020/08/05/portland-oregon-courthouse-fence-fine/

The Portland Bureau of Transportation said fines over the fence erected outside the Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse in downtown Portland topped $528,000, according to a letter sent Monday and obtained by OPB. The letter also states fines will increase by $48,000 every 24 hours the fence stays up.

The fence is blocking a bike lane “creating a hazard to the public” and the federal government still hasn’t applied for permits, PBOT director Chris Warner wrote. The city continues to assess a fine of $500 every 15 minutes. it remains in place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 24, 2020, 10:21:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNa57aJQR9k
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 24, 2020, 10:55:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNa57aJQR9k

“Try not to get hit by a projectile at 105 mph.“

Seems like sound advice…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 24, 2020, 11:17:17 PM
Portland sends federal government $528,000 fine over courthouse fence

https://www.opb.org/article/2020/08/05/portland-oregon-courthouse-fence-fine/

The Portland Bureau of Transportation said fines over the fence erected outside the Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse in downtown Portland topped $528,000, according to a letter sent Monday and obtained by OPB. The letter also states fines will increase by $48,000 every 24 hours the fence stays up.

The fence is blocking a bike lane “creating a hazard to the public” and the federal government still hasn’t applied for permits, PBOT director Chris Warner wrote. The city continues to assess a fine of $500 every 15 minutes. it remains in place.


Kudos that the Feds finally completed a few feet of wall ... and tried to make Oregon pay for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 25, 2020, 02:50:21 PM
Today's product of the day: Brokini

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/amp33774000/brokini-bikini-for-men/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 25, 2020, 02:54:28 PM
Never.   Ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 25, 2020, 03:22:37 PM
Today's product of the day: Brokini

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/amp33774000/brokini-bikini-for-men/

This will last as long as the mansiere (a/k/a/ the bro).

The only thing worth seeing in that entire link is the girl in the instagram photo.

Just burn the rest....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 25, 2020, 06:34:26 PM
Looks like sumthin' outta Le Caux, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 25, 2020, 07:09:35 PM


Fun dog facts FTW: https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-2008-21-dog-facts-to-warm-your-cold-heart/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 25, 2020, 07:51:52 PM

Fun dog facts FTW: https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-2008-21-dog-facts-to-warm-your-cold-heart/

Thanks for Posting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 26, 2020, 09:04:49 AM
For all the doggie fans here: Happy International Dog Day!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 26, 2020, 03:32:51 PM
For all the doggie fans here: Happy International Dog Day!

Thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 26, 2020, 03:38:17 PM
For all the doggie fans here: Happy International Dog Day!

What, domestic dogs can eat dirt?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 26, 2020, 04:02:48 PM
What, domestic dogs can eat dirt?!?
Mine eat worse things than dirt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 26, 2020, 04:12:14 PM
Mine eat worse things than dirt.

(https://preview.redd.it/g6eltszinut01.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=360d22f48f68b84ea038abe31e30ed5f8d94425a)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 26, 2020, 05:42:09 PM
Mine eat worse things than dirt.

I was with some friends last year and they were saying how their dog eats everything, and even had a surgery to remove something insane.

As we ate, there was a dirty pizza napkin on the table.  Dog walked up and schllooop, sucked it into his chow hole.   

I'm like "Hey, your dog is eating that napkin."    They had a good 3 seconds to react; nope.  "Nah, that won't kill him."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 26, 2020, 05:59:26 PM
I was with some friends last year and they were saying how their dog eats everything, and even had a surgery to remove something insane.

As we ate, there was a dirty pizza napkin on the table.  Dog walked up and schllooop, sucked it into his chow hole.   

I'm like "Hey, your dog is eating that napkin."    They had a good 3 seconds to react; nope.  "Nah, that won't kill him."


Fiber.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 26, 2020, 07:08:40 PM
I was with some friends last year and they were saying how their dog eats everything, and even had a surgery to remove something insane.

As we ate, there was a dirty pizza napkin on the table.  Dog walked up and schllooop, sucked it into his chow hole.   

I'm like "Hey, your dog is eating that napkin."    They had a good 3 seconds to react; nope.  "Nah, that won't kill him."
Our friends' golden retriever ate the glass ornaments off the Christmas tree, the netting from a ham, and a box of Tide.

I guess he was ahead of his (unsurprisingly short) time on that last one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 26, 2020, 08:32:36 PM
Down here in Texas we get giant toads in our backyard. Dog will try to eat them whenever he gets the chance. When he does get a hold of one, it causes his mouth to foam and he yaks everywhere. First time it happened we took him to the vet and asked her if the toads were poisonous to dogs. She said that around here it was very unlikely that we had poisonous toads. So we asked her why he throws up after eating them. She said that the toads taste so bad that it makes dogs heave....

I could understand if the toads were tasty or even neutral flavored. But you gotta be a special kind of stupid to keep eating something that tastes so bad that it makes you hurl. I guess we don't keep him for his brains.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on August 26, 2020, 10:12:22 PM
Down here in Texas we get giant toads in our backyard. Dog will try to eat them whenever he gets the chance. When he does get a hold of one, it causes his mouth to foam and he yaks everywhere. First time it happened we took him to the vet and asked her if the toads were poisonous to dogs. She said that around here it was very unlikely that we had poisonous toads. So we asked her why he throws up after eating them. She said that the toads taste so bad that it makes dogs heave....

I could understand if the toads were tasty or even neutral flavored. But you gotta be a special kind of stupid to keep eating something that tastes so bad that it makes you hurl. I guess we don't keep him for his brains.

I hope you and yours are safe from the hurricane, TAMU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 26, 2020, 10:44:14 PM
I hope you and yours are safe from the hurricane, TAMU.

Appreciate that, but I'm over a hundred miles from the coast, Texas turns out is a pretty big place. We did get a nice hard drizzle for about 20 minutes. But I'll pass along your wellwishes to some of my buddies living on the gulf.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 27, 2020, 12:07:14 AM
Down here in Texas we get giant toads in our backyard. Dog will try to eat them whenever he gets the chance. When he does get a hold of one, it causes his mouth to foam and he yaks everywhere. First time it happened we took him to the vet and asked her if the toads were poisonous to dogs. She said that around here it was very unlikely that we had poisonous toads. So we asked her why he throws up after eating them. She said that the toads taste so bad that it makes dogs heave....

I could understand if the toads were tasty or even neutral flavored. But you gotta be a special kind of stupid to keep eating something that tastes so bad that it makes you hurl. I guess we don't keep him for his brains.
If he is a big dog you have not much to worry about. Is he sone kind of retriever or a hunting type dog? If so, they go nuts for frogs/toads. They stink and dogs go for that. Toads do have glands that eject a hormone that paralyzes animals. That is their defense mechanism and that is what made the dog foam from the gums. We had a Yorkshire and bc they're hunters they bite into the prey. Since they're small that poison really affects them, started foaming and getting stiff we rushed to my friend the vet. He knew immediately what it was. Pressured wash dog's gums with water and all fine. So next time get a hose and wash his gums.

Glad you're far away from Laura, it is going to be bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on August 27, 2020, 07:25:18 AM
Down here in Texas we get giant toads in our backyard. Dog will try to eat them whenever he gets the chance. When he does get a hold of one, it causes his mouth to foam and he yaks everywhere. First time it happened we took him to the vet and asked her if the toads were poisonous to dogs. She said that around here it was very unlikely that we had poisonous toads. So we asked her why he throws up after eating them. She said that the toads taste so bad that it makes dogs heave....

I could understand if the toads were tasty or even neutral flavored. But you gotta be a special kind of stupid to keep eating something that tastes so bad that it makes you hurl. I guess we don't keep him for his brains.

The dog I had used to catch rabbits and eat them whole, bones and all.  Next day was always fun
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on August 27, 2020, 03:50:52 PM
Back to the best covers of all time:

The Band Atlantic City
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 27, 2020, 03:52:30 PM
I think the rule should be that if you name a cover, you have to post an audio version of it to enlighten the rest of us!

And on that note:

Meg Myers - Running up that hill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7iVWK2W48o
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 27, 2020, 07:55:32 PM
Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin

Originally recorded by Erma Franklin.

https://youtu.be/3SL0oRcD7t0

Lots of her songs were covers, but that’s her best IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 27, 2020, 08:28:32 PM
TV Set - Spoon

Originally from The Cramps
(bonus- Conan seems genuinely skeptical during intro and giddy at the end)

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2sou4e (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2sou4e)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 27, 2020, 08:35:28 PM
I think the rule should be that if you name a cover, you have to post an audio version of it to enlighten the rest of us!

And on that note:

Meg Myers - Running up that hill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7iVWK2W48o
She does a very good job with that remake, but I'd suggest this is the Meg Myers video to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9MbI_UCqoE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 27, 2020, 09:31:38 PM
I made my 12 year old son make dinner tonight.  Sloppy joes.

He asks .. "what is a can opener?"   A: you need to figure that out yerself.

He pulls out a corkscrew .. "Is this it?"

Man, he needs to go back to school.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 27, 2020, 09:44:25 PM
I made my 12 year old son make dinner tonight.  Sloppy joes.

He asks .. "what is a can opener?"   A: you need to figure that out yerself.

He pulls out a corkscrew .. "Is this it?"

Man, he needs to go back to school.
Beg to differ. If my 12 yr olds 'go to' tool was a corkscrew I'd be asking his school if he could skip 6th grade and start a program to obtain high school credits.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 27, 2020, 10:52:14 PM
Beg to differ. If my 12 yr olds 'go to' tool was a corkscrew I'd be asking his school if he could skip 6th grade and start a program to obtain high school credits.

A cork screw is the duct tape of kitchen utensils.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 28, 2020, 05:45:47 AM
She does a very good job with that remake, but I'd suggest this is the Meg Myers video to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9MbI_UCqoE

Excellent
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on August 28, 2020, 09:19:02 AM
I made my 12 year old son make dinner tonight.  Sloppy joes.

He asks .. "what is a can opener?"   A: you need to figure that out yerself.

He pulls out a corkscrew .. "Is this it?"

Man, he needs to go back to school.


Did you say "yes" and then calmly watch as he tried to open the can with the corkscrew?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 28, 2020, 11:31:57 PM
I made my 12 year old son make dinner tonight.  Sloppy joes.

He asks .. "what is a can opener?"   A: you need to figure that out yerself.

He pulls out a corkscrew .. "Is this it?"

Man, he needs to go back to school.

I'm glad you opened this can of....anyhow....

I've been using one of these for about a decade, and can't believe the ancient tech can openers most homes still have:
https://www.kuhnrikonshop.com/auto-safety-lidlifter-green/KHN+M2119.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on August 29, 2020, 08:36:58 AM
I'm glad you opened this can of....anyhow....

I've been using one of these for about a decade, and can't believe the ancient tech can openers most homes still have:
https://www.kuhnrikonshop.com/auto-safety-lidlifter-green/KHN+M2119.html

Interesting. How does that work with can tops? (A lot of the cans we use are soft dog food given as an additive that lasts 4-7 days).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 29, 2020, 03:21:18 PM
Interesting. How does that work with can tops? (A lot of the cans we use are soft dog food given as an additive that lasts 4-7 days).

Assuming the silicon can tops (like I have), just fine. The can is not sharp at all after removal and the top fits snugly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Loose Cannon on August 29, 2020, 04:17:57 PM
I'm glad you opened this can of....anyhow....

I've been using one of these for about a decade, and can't believe the ancient tech can openers most homes still have:
https://www.kuhnrikonshop.com/auto-safety-lidlifter-green/KHN+M2119.html

OK I'm in.  Thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on September 02, 2020, 09:55:43 AM
An American hero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on September 02, 2020, 10:03:45 AM
An American hero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0&feature=youtu.be

That's the hero 2020 needs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 02, 2020, 10:23:29 AM
An American hero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0&feature=youtu.be

I'd be more interested in city politics if all of them tackled the truly critical issues like this one
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 02, 2020, 10:31:38 AM
An American hero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0&feature=youtu.be

That guy for President.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 04, 2020, 08:14:10 AM
We keep getting woodpeckers pecking at our siding.

Our siding is all steel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 04, 2020, 08:20:48 AM
We keep getting woodpeckers pecking at our siding.

Our siding is all steel.

Let's face it, any bird that gets food by repeatedly knocking their head against trees is probably not the most intelligent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 04, 2020, 08:54:46 AM
We keep getting woodpeckers pecking at our siding.

Our siding is all steel.
We had one pecking at our chimney cap, scared the crap out of us every morning 7:00-7:30. Turns out male woodpeckers will do that to warn other male woodpeckers that this is their territory especially during mating season.

Source: The Google and our pest control guy (could be he just didn't want to climb on our roof)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 04, 2020, 08:56:23 AM
We had one pecking at our chimney cap, scared the crap out of us every morning 7:00-7:30. Turns out male woodpeckers will do that to warn other male woodpeckers that this is their territory especially during mating season.

Source: The Google and our pest control guy (could be he just didn't want to climb on our roof)

Horny males of all species do some pretty stupid things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 04, 2020, 09:03:43 AM
Horny males of all species do some pretty stupid things.
the key is tricking ourselves into believing that expressions of pity are the same as being impressed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 04, 2020, 09:09:51 AM
Any advice for getting rid of them? We have one that loves to make a lot of noise on the side of our house by the garage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 04, 2020, 09:30:44 AM
Any advice for getting rid of them? We have one that loves to make a lot of noise on the side of our house by the garage.
you could mate with it.........or I sprayed a generous amount of insecticide around the area out of pure paranoia of an infestation and that seemed to work - could've been a coincidence but it was a pretty immediate result.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 05, 2020, 07:23:55 AM
Any advice for getting rid of them? We have one that loves to make a lot of noise on the side of our house by the garage.

870

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 05, 2020, 03:29:51 PM
2020 redeeming itself, but do need the roast beef

Now Arby's is selling meat by the pound
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/05/business/arbys-bulk-meat-sales/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 05, 2020, 04:11:44 PM
2020 redeeming itself, but do need the roast beef

Now Arby's is selling meat by the pound
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/05/business/arbys-bulk-meat-sales/index.html

But if they aren’t also also selling cheddar sauce by the bucket, what’s the point?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 07, 2020, 03:56:50 PM
My wife is spending the day watching Hallmark movies.  Winnie Cooper is in a lot of these things, and she still looks pretty good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 07, 2020, 05:27:00 PM
My wife is spending the day watching Hallmark movies.  Winnie Cooper is in a lot of these things, and she still looks pretty good.


That’s the one tolerable thing about Hallmark movies; the women are usually pretty hot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 07, 2020, 05:38:07 PM
Woman who popularized the gender reveal party says enough already after latest wildfire

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/07/us/gender-reveal-parties-overview-trnd/index.html

The woman best known for popularizing gender reveal parties has a message for the world: Please stop.

This week, as more than 7,000 acres in California were burned after a gender reveal led to a massive wildfire in San Bernardino County, blogger Jenna Karvunidis -- who is largely credited for creating the gender reveal party -- took to Facebook to condemn the over-the-top events.

"Stop having these stupid parties. For the love of God, stop burning things down to tell everyone about your kid's penis. No one cares but you," she wrote.


——————


I always thought they were kind of stupid, but I never realized they caused significant damage (and even a death) over the past few years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 07, 2020, 06:03:52 PM
For the love of God, stop burning things down to tell everyone about your kid's penis. No one cares but you,"

That's a sentence I never thought I would read.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 07, 2020, 06:26:27 PM
All Genders Matta, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 07, 2020, 07:52:40 PM
You know what's really good?  Pluots.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 07, 2020, 11:07:41 PM
Poker commentator and former champion Mike Sexton has died. Had battled prostate cancer. He was 72.

Always fun to listen to, great ambassador for the game.

Too darn young.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 08, 2020, 09:31:27 AM
You know what's really good?  Pluots.


But do the plums and apricots consent to the cross breeding, or is it done against their will?

#planteugenics
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2020, 11:41:28 PM
Just thought I would post this happy and improbable story right here:

An 80-year-old who disappeared while out hiking turned up at his own missing person appeal

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/missing-hiker-gbr-scli-intl/index.html

An 80-year-old man who went missing while hiking during a hailstorm was reunited with his family at a press conference staged to try and find him.

Harry Harvey was reported missing at 1.30 pm on Sunday after he became separated from his walking partner while out hiking in the Yorkshire Dales, in the northeast of England.

Police, the Royal Air Force (RAF) and mountain rescue workers spent four days searching for the experienced hiker and a press conference was planned for Wednesday at The Tan Hill Inn, situated within the national park.

But the planned appeal turned into a celebration when Harvey turned up at the pub.


———————

Imagine how unbelievable it would be to be setting up a press conference to appeal to the public to help find your missing father, when suddenly he strolls in wondering what all the ruckus is about.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on September 10, 2020, 05:57:48 PM
Anybody heard from MUGURU?

That guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope he’s okay.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 10, 2020, 06:03:10 PM
Anybody heard from MUGURU?

That guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope he’s okay.
he was a casualty of the great BLM awakening of 2020 when the All Lives Matter counter uprising imploded in a ball of insecurity and whataboutism. tragic loss
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 10, 2020, 07:22:11 PM
WWII veteran gets permission from Mars Company to be buried in Juicy Fruit themed casket.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/09/us/wwii-veteran-juicy-fruit-casket/index.html

I've honestly never thought having a 'themed' casket before. Anybody?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 10, 2020, 07:44:14 PM
Anybody heard from MUGURU?

That guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope he’s okay.

He's had 3-4 involuntary Scoop vacations this year.   He's likely off sulking somewhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 10, 2020, 08:19:28 PM
Anybody heard from MUGURU?

That guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope he’s okay.

He’s fine
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on September 10, 2020, 08:24:26 PM
He's had 3-4 involuntary Scoop vacations this year.   He's likely off sulking somewhere.

What about warriordad?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 10, 2020, 08:31:17 PM
What about warriordad?

Beer summiting with Hoopaloop, Cheeks and Pace Arrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 10, 2020, 08:42:47 PM
Buffalo Wild Wing's Thursday buy-one-get-one deal is awesome. 

$16 for enough boneless wings to feed a family of 4?  That's the cheapest meal I've ever sprung for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 11, 2020, 05:24:08 AM
Buffalo Wild Wing's Thursday buy-one-get-one deal is awesome. 

$16 for enough boneless wings to feed a family of 4?  That's the cheapest meal I've ever sprung for.

White Castle
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on September 11, 2020, 06:41:47 AM
Anybody heard from MUGURU?

That guy seemed like he was wound pretty tight. Hope he’s okay.

He spends most of his time arguing with Mrs. Krassentein on Twitter

https://twitter.com/mu_iceman/status/1304228023525421063?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 11, 2020, 07:36:11 AM
he was a casualty of the great BLM awakening of 2020 when the All Lives Matter counter uprising imploded in a ball of insecurity and whataboutism. tragic loss

LOL!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 11, 2020, 07:36:56 AM
Beer summiting with Hoopaloop, Cheeks and Pace Arrow.

Second LOL! of the morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 11, 2020, 07:51:43 AM
WWII veteran gets permission from Mars Company to be buried in Juicy Fruit themed casket.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/09/us/wwii-veteran-juicy-fruit-casket/index.html

I've honestly never thought having a 'themed' casket before. Anybody?

This is a real thing:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_Kasket
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 11, 2020, 08:05:28 AM
He spends most of his time arguing with Mrs. Krassentein on Twitter

https://twitter.com/mu_iceman/status/1304228023525421063?s=21

I counted more than a couple of QAnon folks that follow him.  I am not surprised.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 11, 2020, 09:12:03 AM
This is a real thing:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_Kasket


I imagine a very atypical playlist at the funeral....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 11, 2020, 09:36:08 AM

I imagine a very atypical playlist at the funeral....

Love Gun would be a real corpse pleaser.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 14, 2020, 03:00:04 PM
So where was he trying to place this tree?

https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/1305592893244166144?s=20
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 14, 2020, 03:18:28 PM
I mean, you can see there's a rope initially swaying the other direction, and there *should* have been tension pulling it that way.  But, whoops.  Guessing he wasn't the kind of contractor that had insurance either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 14, 2020, 03:18:59 PM
So where was he trying to place this tree?

https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/1305592893244166144?s=20

"the moments before impact are killing me, the five braincells in his head must have been on FIRE"

I love Spencer Hall
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 15, 2020, 03:21:52 PM
You just can't make this stuff up....

Sheriff: Fleeing suspect abandons winning lottery ticket

https://apnews.com/c4b9039f5fde772c793dd825068aca85

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says the man had a Georgia Lottery scratch game card worth $100 when he ran away during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 on Monday.

In a Facebook post, it offered its congratulations and invited him to claim the ticket at its office in Canton about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Atlanta.

The man, who was not identified, was later taken into custody, sheriff’s spokesman Capt. Jay Baker told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Baker said the man was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a tag violation, and he ran into the woods. The lottery ticket was in a backpack that also had methamphetamine, according to Baker. The man can have the lottery ticket back, but the sheriff’s office said it will keep the drugs.


------------------

So he can have his $100...but will likely have to face charges for possession of meth and fleeing the scene.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Not A Serious Person on September 16, 2020, 01:15:29 PM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 16, 2020, 03:24:56 PM
Worst. Pandemic. Ever.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2020/09/16/tommy-bartlett-show-wisconsin-dells-closing-permanently/5817069002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2020, 05:06:49 PM
Worst. Pandemic. Ever.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2020/09/16/tommy-bartlett-show-wisconsin-dells-closing-permanently/5817069002/


Sad news.

That really brings back memories. My family made a trip to the Dells every summer from the late 60s to the mid 70s, and the water show was usually one of our stops.

The good old days…when ‘water park’ meant your hotel’s pool had a diving board and a slide.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 16, 2020, 06:13:34 PM
We went to Tommy Bartlett for the first time ~3 years ago.   

It exceeded my expectations and was solid entertainment.

Honestly, I can't figure out why they'd close forever.   What does it cost to .. preserve the stadium and ski jumps?   Boat maintenance?    It seems like 90% of their infrastructure is ready-built and can be fired up in 1 or 2 years just fine.

Unless there's some bankruptcy thing going on, I don't get it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 16, 2020, 10:52:48 PM
We went to Tommy Bartlett for the first time ~3 years ago.   

It exceeded my expectations and was solid entertainment.

Honestly, I can't figure out why they'd close forever.   What does it cost to .. preserve the stadium and ski jumps?   Boat maintenance?    It seems like 90% of their infrastructure is ready-built and can be fired up in 1 or 2 years just fine.

Unless there's some bankruptcy thing going on, I don't get it.

I think the Lake Delton collaspe a few years back put them on the edge of bankruptcy and the rona finished them off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2020, 10:48:43 PM
Canada Tesla driver charged over 'napping while speeding'

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54197344

A Canadian man has been charged with dangerous driving for allegedly taking a nap while his self-driving Tesla car clocked up more than 90mph (150km/h).

Police said both front seats were fully reclined, and the driver and passenger were apparently asleep when they were alerted to the incident in Alberta.

The Tesla Model S was doing 140km/h but sped up to 150km/h when a police officer turned on his emergency lights.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 18, 2020, 07:29:50 AM
And they take speeding seriously.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 18, 2020, 06:54:21 PM
Arby's question on "Match Game" last night.  Everyone, including all of the celebrities, missed the obvious correct answer for the blank.

Skip to the 24 minute mark:

https://abc.com/shows/match-game/episode-guide/season-04/14-code-blue
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 18, 2020, 08:58:32 PM
Arby's question on "Match Game" last night.  Everyone, including all of the celebrities, missed the obvious correct answer for the blank.

Skip to the 24 minute mark:

https://abc.com/shows/match-game/episode-guide/season-04/14-code-blue

Wow, that was awful. 

Correct answer is "misery."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 18, 2020, 09:37:50 PM
Wow, that was awful. 

Correct answer is "misery."

Not Horsey Sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 18, 2020, 10:04:24 PM
4 way tie.  Misery, Cheddar, Horsey Sauce, Arby's Sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2020, 02:44:09 PM
Woman falls out of car window and onto highway while filming Snapchat video

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/20/uk/woman-snapchat-m25-incident-scli-gbr-intl/index.html

Absolutely incredible! Who knew anybody actually used Snapchat when Instagram is available?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 20, 2020, 04:23:06 PM
Woman falls out of car window and onto highway while filming Snapchat video

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/20/uk/woman-snapchat-m25-incident-scli-gbr-intl/index.html

Absolutely incredible! Who knew anybody actually used Snapchat when Instagram is available?

They're very different things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 20, 2020, 06:19:38 PM
They're very different things.

I hope you sensed the implied teal in the Snapchat/Instagram comment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on September 21, 2020, 11:04:46 AM
Big Day today:

https://twitter.com/EarthWindFire/status/1307905269293219840?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 21, 2020, 01:09:05 PM
Big Day today:

https://twitter.com/EarthWindFire/status/1307905269293219840?s=19

https://youtu.be/_zzEDrYTkkg


https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/september-21st/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 21, 2020, 05:17:07 PM
https://youtu.be/_zzEDrYTkkg


https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/september-21st/

Wow haha
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 21, 2020, 06:00:14 PM
Kant wholed a kandel two da Ohio Playas, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on September 21, 2020, 06:47:48 PM
https://youtu.be/_zzEDrYTkkg


https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/september-21st/

https://twitter.com/EarthWindFire/status/1308180627674472450?s=19

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 21, 2020, 07:47:45 PM
When I retire, I'm either going to be an Arby's night manager or this:

https://www.businessinsider.com/eviction-startup-civvl-gig-workers-landlords-covid-2020-9
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 21, 2020, 08:10:57 PM
When I retire, I'm either going to be an Arby's night manager or this:

https://www.businessinsider.com/eviction-startup-civvl-gig-workers-landlords-covid-2020-9


This raises an interesting question: if you could do a second job just for fun after you retire, what would you do? I’m not talking about something impossible like NBA all star, but a job you could realistically get if you chose to do so. Many retirees get jobs at Walmart or driving school buses, but those seem like nightmares to me.

I would be a barista at one of the local coffee houses. I have my own home espresso machine and practice making latte art every day. If I was going to do a post-retirement job, I’d try getting paid to serve coffee to college kids.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 21, 2020, 08:59:17 PM

This raises an interesting question: if you could do a second job just for fun after you retire, what would you do? I’m not talking about something impossible like NBA all star, but a job you could realistically get if you chose to do so. Many retirees get jobs at Walmart or driving school buses, but those seem like nightmares to me.

I would be a barista at one of the local coffee houses. I have my own home espresso machine and practice making latte art every day. If I was going to do a post-retirement job, I’d try getting paid to serve coffee to college kids.

I thought to it might be fun to be a bartender in Las Vegas.  Not at a casino, but maybe at a relaxed steakhouse or country club or something similar.  I love talking to bartenders, and I think it would be fun from the other side as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 21, 2020, 09:27:31 PM
I thought to it might be fun to be a bartender in Las Vegas.  Not at a casino, but maybe at a relaxed steakhouse or country club or something similar.  I love talking to bartenders, and I think it would be fun from the other side as well.


Al would be so proud!

‘I think everyone should go to college and get a degree and then spend six months as a bartender and six months as a cabdriver. Then they would really be educated.’
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 21, 2020, 09:39:05 PM

This raises an interesting question: if you could do a second job just for fun after you retire, what would you do?

I always thought it would be cool to own a little driving range attached to a bar, and spend most of my days shagging balls and sipping cold ones. If I'm going to be doing that anyway, may as well make a little money off of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 21, 2020, 10:28:25 PM

This raises an interesting question: if you could do a second job just for fun after you retire, what would you do? I’m not talking about something impossible like NBA all star, but a job you could realistically get if you chose to do so. Many retirees get jobs at Walmart or driving school buses, but those seem like nightmares to me.

I would be a barista at one of the local coffee houses. I have my own home espresso machine and practice making latte art every day. If I was going to do a post-retirement job, I’d try getting paid to serve coffee to college kids.

My brother and I have had long had half joking/half serious plans to open a pancake house together when we retire. Neither of us can cook for sh*t....except for pancakes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 22, 2020, 08:09:30 AM

This raises an interesting question: if you could do a second job just for fun after you retire, what would you do? I’m not talking about something impossible like NBA all star, but a job you could realistically get if you chose to do so. Many retirees get jobs at Walmart or driving school buses, but those seem like nightmares to me.

I would be a barista at one of the local coffee houses. I have my own home espresso machine and practice making latte art every day. If I was going to do a post-retirement job, I’d try getting paid to serve coffee to college kids.

Open a small Irish pub. An old world one, not like every other one you see littering the south side of every city, but with folk music, actual Irish food not Irish American corned beef or "shamrock nachos". GAA, Rugby, and Soccer on the television, live folk music, dancing classes, whiskey tastings, import an Irish craft beer each month, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 22, 2020, 09:05:30 AM
Open a small Irish pub. An old world one, not like every other one you see littering the south side of every city, but with folk music, actual Irish food not Irish American corned beef or "shamrock nachos". GAA, Rugby, and Soccer on the television, live folk music, dancing classes, whiskey tastings, import an Irish craft beer each month, etc.

I'd pop in
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on September 22, 2020, 09:24:23 AM
Mowing grass somewhere. Preferably athletic field
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 22, 2020, 09:26:49 AM

This raises an interesting question: if you could do a second job just for fun after you retire, what would you do? I’m not talking about something impossible like NBA all star, but a job you could realistically get if you chose to do so. Many retirees get jobs at Walmart or driving school buses, but those seem like nightmares to me.

I would be a barista at one of the local coffee houses. I have my own home espresso machine and practice making latte art every day. If I was going to do a post-retirement job, I’d try getting paid to serve coffee to college kids.

What’s your first job after retirement? Scoop moderator?  Those spots are hard to come by like Chicago patronage jobs:  All pay, no work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2020, 09:29:17 AM
What’s your first job after retirement? Scoop moderator?  Those spots are hard to come by like Chicago patronage jobs:  All pay, no work.

I said impossible dream jobs like NBA all star don't count. Scoop moderator clearly falls in that category.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 22, 2020, 03:52:05 PM
I said impossible dream jobs like NBA all star don't count. Scoop moderator clearly falls in that category.

I'm livin' the dream.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2020, 04:16:12 PM
I'm livin' the dream.


You typing that from the back of the Scoop limo or the Lido deck on the Scoop yacht?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 22, 2020, 05:48:39 PM
Gulfstream G550.

Also, this:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/09/21/costco-wine-advent-calendar-returns/5855833002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on September 23, 2020, 07:33:11 AM
Mowing grass somewhere. Preferably athletic field

Become Forest Gump
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on September 23, 2020, 07:41:06 AM
Big Day today:

https://twitter.com/EarthWindFire/status/1307905269293219840?s=19

Paul Rudd dances to "September"

https://twitter.com/pauldancing/status/1308173337802297347?s=09
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 23, 2020, 04:16:15 PM
Become Forest Gump


And invest in some kind of fruit company.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 23, 2020, 06:11:19 PM
Went to Arby’s yesterday!

Got chicken tenders.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 23, 2020, 06:55:32 PM
This will come as a surprise, but neither of my sons have had Arby's.

UNTIL TODAY.  I made my first trip to an Arby's since March .. popped their Arby's cherry with some beef n cheddars.

Funny, my 14 year old doesn't like BBQ sauce.  (Clearly my least favorite child.)

How do you describe Arby's sauce?  I mean .. it's in the BBQ family of sauces.   But if I said that, he'd refuse to taste it because I failed to raise him right.

My 12 year old says Arby's sauce "kinda tastes like not-spicy taco sauce."

Boom, his brother tries it and likes it. 

Also, so far no salmonella, so we're winning the day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 23, 2020, 07:22:25 PM
I also had their sweet potato waffle fries.  They were good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 23, 2020, 07:24:02 PM
This will come as a surprise, but neither of my sons have had Arby's.

UNTIL TODAY.  I made my first trip to an Arby's since March .. popped their Arby's cherry with some beef n cheddars.

Funny, my 14 year old doesn't like BBQ sauce.  (Clearly my least favorite child.)

How do you describe Arby's sauce?  I mean .. it's in the BBQ family of sauces.   But if I said that, he'd refuse to taste it because I failed to raise him right.

My 12 year old says Arby's sauce "kinda tastes like not-spicy taco sauce."

Boom, his brother tries it and likes it. 

Also, so far no salmonella, so we're winning the day.
Child Protective Services has been notified.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 23, 2020, 07:28:19 PM
Know oneder hour endowment sucks, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 24, 2020, 06:42:41 AM
Know oneder hour endowment sucks, hey?

So pony up the cash, buy the local Arby's franchises and donate all the profits.  Jeez, Doc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on September 24, 2020, 08:54:56 AM
This will come as a surprise, but neither of my sons have had Arby's.

UNTIL TODAY.  I made my first trip to an Arby's since March .. popped their Arby's cherry with some beef n cheddars.

Funny, my 14 year old doesn't like BBQ sauce.  (Clearly my least favorite child.)

How do you describe Arby's sauce?  I mean .. it's in the BBQ family of sauces.   But if I said that, he'd refuse to taste it because I failed to raise him right.

My 12 year old says Arby's sauce "kinda tastes like not-spicy taco sauce."

Boom, his brother tries it and likes it. 

Also, so far no salmonella, so we're winning the day.

I don't like BBQ sauce or ketchup. But I like Arby's sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2020, 09:23:39 AM

How do you describe Arby's sauce?  I mean .. it's in the BBQ family of sauces.   But if I said that, he'd refuse to taste it because I failed to raise him right.



Once kids get beyond a few years old, the best way to get them to try something new is to forbid them to try it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 24, 2020, 09:34:47 AM
This will come as a surprise, but neither of my sons have had Arby's.

UNTIL TODAY.  I made my first trip to an Arby's since March .. popped their Arby's cherry with some beef n cheddars.

Funny, my 14 year old doesn't like BBQ sauce.  (Clearly my least favorite child.)

How do you describe Arby's sauce?  I mean .. it's in the BBQ family of sauces.   But if I said that, he'd refuse to taste it because I failed to raise him right.

My 12 year old says Arby's sauce "kinda tastes like not-spicy taco sauce."

Boom, his brother tries it and likes it. 

Also, so far no salmonella, so we're winning the day.

Arby's, Shmarby's.  Are your kids Real Chili virgins still?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 24, 2020, 12:41:59 PM
Arby's, Shmarby's.  Are your kids Real Chili virgins still?

No.  I've posted this before but it's good for a repost.

When MU hosted that mubb alumni game at the Al, 3-4 years ago, we took the boys for dinner at RC. 

Before entering, we thought hey, maybe there's a dinner rush and we'll have to wait.  False.   Place was empty, zero customers, zero employees.

After a minute, a employee gal walks out of the hallway to the bathroom and pops behind the counter. 

She is baked out of her mind.

Usually it takes, what, 30 seconds to serve a bowl?  She takes like 10 minutes to get us 4 bowls, losing track of spoons, bowls, water glasses.   By the time she was done, there were 4 other customers watching her float around.

Perfect first experience for the kids.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2020, 01:00:36 PM
No.  I've posted this before but it's good for a repost.

When MU hosted that mubb alumni game at the Al, 3-4 years ago, we took the boys for dinner at RC. 

Before entering, we thought hey, maybe there's a dinner rush and we'll have to wait.  False.   Place was empty, zero customers, zero employees.

After a minute, a employee gal walks out of the hallway to the bathroom and pops behind the counter. 

She is baked out of her mind.

Usually it takes, what, 30 seconds to serve a bowl?  She takes like 10 minutes to get us 4 bowls, losing track of spoons, bowls, water glasses.   By the time she was done, there were 4 other customers watching her float around.

Perfect first experience for the kids.


Did she wash her hands after pooping and before getting your chili?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 24, 2020, 01:06:35 PM

Did she wash her hands after pooping and before getting your chili?


Would you be able to tell otherwise?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2020, 01:13:09 PM

Would you be able to tell otherwise?



I suppose it would fall under the broad category of "natural and artificial flavors."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 24, 2020, 03:28:28 PM
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL3N2GL2K6

Yowza.  What a business.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 24, 2020, 03:32:04 PM
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL3N2GL2K6

Yowza.  What a business.

"A woman detained during the bust told police that the used prophylactics were first boiled in water then dried and reshaped on a wooden phallus before being repackaged and resold."

I mean, that sounds like a lot of effort over something that doesn't cost much to produce. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 24, 2020, 03:43:05 PM
"A woman detained during the bust told police that the used prophylactics were first boiled in water then dried and reshaped on a wooden phallus before being repackaged and resold."

I mean, that sounds like a lot of effort over something that doesn't cost much to produce.

It could be a supply issue.  Or that's just how cheap they were able to get labor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2020, 05:43:09 PM
It could be a supply issue.  Or that's just how cheap they were able to get labor.


Probably a little bit of both.

I can’t imagine being so poor that you’d be one of the people who collected the used condoms and brought them in for cleaning. Ugh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 24, 2020, 06:04:55 PM
When you delete a joke b/c it's too off color for even myself.  That's a first.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 25, 2020, 12:25:14 PM
It could be a supply issue.  Or that's just how cheap they were able to get labor.

Despite the disgusting part of this story, that's the sad part.  I have to believe these "workers" fall under some forced/slave labor category that Vietnam is notorious for.  Otherwise it'd just be cheaper to make new condoms.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 25, 2020, 12:42:31 PM
Eco-friendly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 25, 2020, 01:42:52 PM
Three railroad workers built a 'man cave' under New York's Grand Central Terminal

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/25/us/grand-central-man-cave-ny-trnd/index.html

Bold move....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 25, 2020, 03:16:25 PM
Three railroad workers built a 'man cave' under New York's Grand Central Terminal

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/25/us/grand-central-man-cave-ny-trnd/index.html

Bold move....

Read that yesterday.  Seems like they built a break room.  5 stories UNDERNEATH Manhattan isn't exactly living the dream. And a 1/2 full can of IPA is the proof of "get drunk and party"?  C'mon..

I mean.  They were lounging on the job, and will be disciplined or fired.  But otherwise the story was a bit 'meh to me.

edit: discarded Arby's wrappers would have changed my opinion of "partying".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 25, 2020, 03:47:26 PM
Read that yesterday.  Seems like they built a break room.  5 stories UNDERNEATH Manhattan isn't exactly living the dream. And a 1/2 full can of IPA is the proof of "get drunk and party"?  C'mon..

I mean.  They were lounging on the job, and will be disciplined or fired.  But otherwise the story was a bit 'meh to me.

edit: discarded Arby's wrappers would have changed my opinion of "partying".

Everytime I see your avatar I wonder what it would look like if there was a beef and cheddar in Wojo's maw.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on September 30, 2020, 08:27:53 PM
Good news and bad news. Good news Marquette’s Butler and Crowder are in the NBA Finals and scored the Heats first 8 points. Bad news heard MU is letting go of 200 more. Is that true
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 01, 2020, 08:15:39 AM
Good news and bad news. Good news Marquette’s Butler and Crowder are in the NBA Finals and scored the Heats first 8 points. Bad news heard MU is letting go of 200 more. Is that true


Looks like it

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2020/09/30/marquette-facing-deep-cuts-due-covid-19-lower-enrollment-outlook/3579205001/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2020, 10:03:15 AM
Happy National Hair Day everyone!

Thanks to Covid, my hair is regaining that late-70s look I rocked in high school (albeit with a tad more gray)....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2020, 07:56:47 PM
Potty training: NASA tests new $23M titanium space toilet

https://apnews.com/article/business-spacex-archive-moon-f06581fe70515ae7608304af8e6a44fb

Well, sh!t....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2020, 11:59:44 AM
40-point buck bagged in Kansas - by a 14-year old girl:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2020/09/14/kansas-deer-hunting-paslie-werth-shoots-40-point-buck/5792815002/



Must not be that hard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 02, 2020, 01:06:36 PM
40-point buck bagged in Kansas - by a 14-year old girl:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2020/09/14/kansas-deer-hunting-paslie-werth-shoots-40-point-buck/5792815002/



Must not be that hard.

Not that big of an accomplishment, she wasn't even hungover.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2020, 01:08:25 PM
Not that big of an accomplishment, she wasn't even hungover.

Are you sure about that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 02, 2020, 01:10:27 PM
Are you sure about that?

14 year olds don't get hangovers!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2020, 01:11:29 PM
14 year olds don't get hangovers!

Are you sure about that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 02, 2020, 01:29:41 PM
Are you sure about that?

It's Kansas, so I guess anything is possible.  Well, except for NCAA football championships.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2020, 08:46:09 PM
It's Kansas, so I guess anything is possible.  Well, except for NCAA football championships.

My daughter lived in Kansas for a year. Hungover 14-year-olds are definitely a possibility.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2020, 11:05:16 PM
So the TV is on in the background right now and a commercial comes on for Colace. The line that caught my attention was “even birds can get constipated.“

I did not need to know that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 03, 2020, 09:05:47 AM
So the TV is on in the background right now and a commercial comes on for Colace. The line that caught my attention was “even birds can get constipated.“

I did not need to know that.

Definitely not an issue where I live.  Our truck looks like it is an official toilet for migrating waterfowl. And based on what shows up on our sliding glass doors, there are birds that can apparently poop horizontally.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2020, 09:28:17 AM
Definitely not an issue where I live.  Our truck looks like it is an official toilet for migrating waterfowl. And based on what shows up on our sliding glass doors, there are birds that can apparently poop horizontally.


Maybe they take their Colace in Northern Wisconsin, and it kicks in when they get to your neck of the woods....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 03, 2020, 10:14:19 AM
I'm on the panel for YouGov and they send me surveys a few times per week, sometimes political, sometimes other stuff.  Today's began with a survey on attitudes on vegetarian meat products, but then it asks some random questions:

(https://snipboard.io/vxNyKf.jpg)

Lemme count .. About six dozen of you hosers.  Crean, John Dodds.
 That Arby's guy who gave me a regular and screwed me out of the beef n cheddar I ordered.

More than 5.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 03, 2020, 01:57:11 PM
I'm on the panel for YouGov and they send me surveys a few times per week, sometimes political, sometimes other stuff.  Today's began with a survey on attitudes on vegetarian meat products, but then it asks some random questions:

(https://snipboard.io/vxNyKf.jpg)

Lemme count .. About six dozen of you hosers.  Crean, John Dodds.
 That Arby's guy who gave me a regular and screwed me out of the beef n cheddar I ordered.

More than 5.



The price of holding a position of great power and prestige.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2020, 02:10:07 PM
So they captured the first live murder hornets in the US out in Washington, and now are trying to find the nest before the hornets enter the 'slaughter stage'...where they go all Little Bighorn on beehives in the area.

https://whdh.com/news/first-live-murder-hornets-caught-in-washington-state-about-to-enter-slaughter-stage/

I'm pretty sure I never want to meet a murder hornet....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on October 04, 2020, 03:33:31 PM
So they captured the first live murder hornets in the US out in Washington, and now are trying to find the nest before the hornets enter the 'slaughter stage'...where they go all Little Bighorn on beehives in the area.

https://whdh.com/news/first-live-murder-hornets-caught-in-washington-state-about-to-enter-slaughter-stage/

I'm pretty sure I never want to meet a murder hornet....

This could honestly be a biological/ecological nightmare for the US
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2020, 05:27:20 PM
This could honestly be a biological/ecological nightmare for the US

Yep. The bee population has already been declining at an alarming rate, and having a negative impact on agriculture. If these hornets gain a foothold and then spread, it could be devastating.

Sounds like agriculture officials in WA state are taking this very seriously.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 04, 2020, 06:58:09 PM
So they captured the first live murder hornets in the US out in Washington, and now are trying to find the nest before the hornets enter the 'slaughter stage'...where they go all Little Bighorn on beehives in the area.

https://whdh.com/news/first-live-murder-hornets-caught-in-washington-state-about-to-enter-slaughter-stage/

I'm pretty sure I never want to meet a murder hornet....

What a year that murder hornets dont register  as a big story.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 04, 2020, 07:39:23 PM
Yep. The bee population has already been declining at an alarming rate, and having a negative impact on agriculture. If these hornets gain a foothold and then spread, it could be devastating.

Sounds like agriculture officials in WA state are taking this very seriously.

Depends, honey bees are a non native to the US.  There are thousands of other NATIVE bees that can fill in for the missing honey bees.

Sure, your price of almonds and almond milk will increase, but we aren't talking about total collapse of agriculture here.

And murder hornets won't bother with the native bees, since they aren't colony bees...  Also, native bees are ten times as effective at pollinating.

Will it suck for honey production and almond production?  Yup.  Devastating if this continues.  End of Ag?  Not even close.

Speaking as someone who has active bee hives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2020, 08:08:24 PM
What a year that murder hornets dont register  as a big story.


No kidding. I remember a couple decades ago when we were all in a panic about the killer bees moving up from South America.

Maybe the murder hornets took them all out…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2020, 08:13:52 PM
Depends, honey bees are a non native to the US.  There are thousands of other NATIVE bees that can fill in for the missing honey bees.

Sure, your price of almonds and almond milk will increase, but we aren't talking about total collapse of agriculture here.

And murder hornets won't bother with the native bees, since they aren't colony bees...  Also, native bees are ten times as effective at pollinating.

Will it suck for honey production and almond production?  Yup.  Devastating if this continues.  End of Ag?  Not even close.

Speaking as someone who has active bee hives.


Agree... and for what it’s worth I never said (or implied) this would be the end of agriculture.

Still, the economic impact of significant disruptions in plants that use non-native species for pollination would still have a dramatic impact on the overall cost of food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 05, 2020, 08:38:28 AM

Agree... and for what it’s worth I never said (or implied) this would be the end of agriculture.

Still, the economic impact of significant disruptions in plants that use non-native species for pollination would still have a dramatic impact on the overall cost of food.

It would certainly impact food cost.

https://siouxhoney.com/12-agriculture-crops-that-depend-on-honey-bees/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 05, 2020, 10:27:05 AM
It would certainly impact food cost.

https://siouxhoney.com/12-agriculture-crops-that-depend-on-honey-bees/

Pollinators are responsible for 35% of the food supply.  I recommend this doc:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt10187550/

Major cause for pollinator decline? Corn and soybean farming practices...aka, ethanol.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 05, 2020, 12:59:26 PM
Pollinators are responsible for 35% of the food supply.  I recommend this doc:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt10187550/

Major cause for pollinator decline? Corn and soybean farming practices...aka, ethanol.

Yeah, I didn't say pollinators.  I said honey bees.  Big big difference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 06, 2020, 02:43:43 PM
Fargo mom warns of scary clowns after they appear at tennis courts

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/6705248-Fargo-mom-warns-of-scary-clowns-after-they-appear-at-tennis-courts

I have always hated clowns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 07, 2020, 08:05:26 AM
Fargo mom warns of scary clowns after they appear at tennis courts

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/6705248-Fargo-mom-warns-of-scary-clowns-after-they-appear-at-tennis-courts

I have always hated clowns.

I'll take covid spreading murder hornets over clowns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 07, 2020, 02:17:21 PM
Gives a whole new meaning to "PBR me."

The latest cannabis beverage has a familiar name: Pabst Blue Ribbon

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/business/pabst-blue-ribbon-cannabis-seltzer/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 07, 2020, 05:11:15 PM
I got my flu shot, although I don't know why.    I'm never out of my house any more, my chances are way less than 2019.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 07, 2020, 05:37:45 PM
I got my flu shot, although I don't know why.    I'm never out of my house any more, my chances are way less than 2019.


Yeah, it’s a strange irony this year. The people who are being most careful (staying at home, masking up, etc.) will be least susceptible to the flu…and yet probably the most likely to get the shots. Those who are walking around without masks and going to parties are the most susceptible, yet they probably won’t even think of getting one.

Darwin strikes again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 07, 2020, 05:50:21 PM
Heh.

https://www.cracked.com/article_28724_prisoners-forced-to-listen-to-baby-shark-hours-as-punishment.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 08, 2020, 07:55:46 AM
Heh.

https://www.cracked.com/article_28724_prisoners-forced-to-listen-to-baby-shark-hours-as-punishment.html

That used to be a camp song when I worked an overnight camp all summer by fox lake 2009/10. I can definitely relate to the pain of those prisoners
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on October 08, 2020, 09:01:48 AM
I suggest "Copa Cabana" for the worst prisoners. They'll be begging for solitary in lieu of being forced to listen to that song.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 08, 2020, 09:07:57 AM
The Macarena...over and over and over....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 08, 2020, 09:11:12 AM
I suggest "Copa Cabana" for the worst prisoners. They'll be begging for solitary in lieu of being forced to listen to that song.

At my wedding the band asked for our song list. We said anything but "Celebration". They said "thank you".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 08, 2020, 10:09:18 AM
The Macarena...over and over and over....
It's a Small World After All.. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 08, 2020, 10:18:28 AM


Hotel California.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 08, 2020, 10:40:53 AM
Nickelback - Photograph
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 08, 2020, 02:44:36 PM
Now THIS is a movie....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z64XvPERZ50

(And this is a trailer for a real movie.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 08, 2020, 07:34:44 PM
Now THIS is a movie....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z64XvPERZ50

(And this is a trailer for a real movie.)

👍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on October 08, 2020, 08:49:04 PM
Gregg Marshall is a bad boy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 09, 2020, 09:23:45 AM
Now THIS is a movie....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z64XvPERZ50

(And this is a trailer for a real movie.)


Now that's the kind of Christmas movie I can look forward to!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 10, 2020, 08:32:06 PM
Based on a sample size of one, my data suggests that cats are not fond of city employees using a jackhammer in front of said cat’s abode.

No further research is planned at this time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 14, 2020, 09:26:50 AM
Second giant 'murder hornet' escapes after it was captured by scientists in Washington

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/13/us/murder-hornet-track-washington-trnd/index.html

So now two murder hornets have evaded scientists by 'losing' the tracking device that was attached to them. The first was glued on; the second secured with dental floss.

C'mon, guys. Everyone knows the answer is DUCT TAPE!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 14, 2020, 12:46:01 PM
Second giant 'murder hornet' escapes after it was captured by scientists in Washington

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/13/us/murder-hornet-track-washington-trnd/index.html

So now two murder hornets have evaded scientists by 'losing' the tracking device that was attached to them. The first was glued on; the second secured with dental floss.

C'mon, guys. Everyone knows the answer is DUCT TAPE!

I recommend studying them with a can of RAID, or of you're going to attach a tracking device maybe surgically implant it in the damn thing's brain pan using a blunt knife.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on October 14, 2020, 01:18:00 PM
Second giant 'murder hornet' escapes after it was captured by scientists in Washington

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/13/us/murder-hornet-track-washington-trnd/index.html

So now two murder hornets have evaded scientists by 'losing' the tracking device that was attached to them. The first was glued on; the second secured with dental floss.

C'mon, guys. Everyone knows the answer is DUCT TAPE!

John Hammond running things there?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 14, 2020, 10:17:07 PM
I bought some sweatpants yesterday.  They have 5 pockets.  My wife thinks that's excessive .. mainly because I have nothing to put in those pockets.

I used to carry a pocket knife and chapstick, but since I work from home now, what's the point?

#Arbys2020
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 15, 2020, 07:28:05 AM
I bought some sweatpants yesterday.  They have 5 pockets.  My wife thinks that's excessive .. mainly because I have nothing to put in those pockets.

I used to carry a pocket knife and chapstick, but since I work from home now, what's the point?

#Arbys2020

Arby's causes sweatpants
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 15, 2020, 08:31:42 AM
Confession .. I haven't worn a pair of sweatpants in maybe 25 years. 

I really don't know the protocol. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 15, 2020, 08:34:59 AM
Confession .. I haven't worn a pair of sweatpants in maybe 25 years. 

I really don't know the protocol.

My wife tells me there is only one protocol for anyone over 21...dont wear sweatpants out of the house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 15, 2020, 08:40:38 AM
Confession .. I haven't worn a pair of sweatpants in maybe 25 years. 

I really don't know the protocol.

I think it's pretty funny to call them sweatpants.  Imagine wearing them to workout.  Imagine doing ANYTHING strenuous in sweatpants, and actively sweating them up.  Dripping wet sweatpants and sweatshirt.  Disgusting.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlissfulOilyAmericanalligator-size_restricted.gif)

I guess there's no easy way out of using the name now.  I think we should change the name to 'loungers' because it is more accurate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 15, 2020, 08:44:58 AM
I think it's pretty funny to call them sweatpants.  Imagine wearing them to workout.  Imagine doing ANYTHING strenuous in sweatpants, and actively sweating them up.  Dripping wet sweatpants and sweatshirt.  Disgusting.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlissfulOilyAmericanalligator-size_restricted.gif)

I guess there's no easy way out of using the name now.  I think we should change the name to 'loungers' because it is more accurate.

Used to wear them over shorts during colder lacrosse practices. I remember they'd weigh like 50lbs when you'd take them off. Warm up pants being affordable and underarmor leggings coming out were game changing
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 15, 2020, 08:49:46 AM
My wife tells me there is only one protocol for anyone over 21...dont wear sweatpants out of the house.


Wind pants aren't sweatpants right?  Because I wear those things pretty much everywhere but work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on October 15, 2020, 08:58:05 AM

Wind pants aren't sweatpants right?  Because I wear those things pretty much everywhere but work.
Since I've been working from home, I live in soft shorts or lightweight sweatpants.  It is bad enough wearing the mask (which I always do whenever I leave the house), but I am starting to get annoyed when I have to put on pants and a belt.  This COVID thing can't end soon enough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 15, 2020, 09:24:34 AM
The trend is called Athleisure for you behind the times Scoopers. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/athleisure-coronavirus-pandemic-sports-bras/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 15, 2020, 09:28:37 AM
Used to wear them over shorts during colder lacrosse practices. I remember they'd weigh like 50lbs when you'd take them off. Warm up pants being affordable and underarmor leggings coming out were game changing


Yep. Back in the 70s, sweats were our cold weather running gear for track practices. They got pretty wet and heavy after a couple mile warmup, then a bunch of 440 yard intervals and such.

...

And speaking of sweats, has anyone here tried the ridiculously expensive (but supposedly very well-made and comfortable) hoodies and sweatpants made by American Giant? I never imagined spending that kind of money on sweats before...but they get uniformly great reviews, and have the added feel-good factor of being totally made (from cotton to milled fabric to assembled garments) in the US.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on October 15, 2020, 09:29:43 AM
Say what?

Sweatpants, wind pants, running pants, warm up pants, etc...The Rocky video above version, or something polyester, nylon, etc...they are all variations of the same thing, sweatpants. I call all of the above sweatpants. I would make a difference distinction if it were golf pants which are more similar to business casual pants.

And while I've had to dress a wide variety of ways over the years, and I am sure it looks good for some, I am not a fan of the lack of comfortability wearing the sport coat or suit jacket. And while ties can be fashionable, I don't enjoy wearing them either. My preferred every day attire is some sort of sweat resistant tee and gym shorts. (I have a preferred brand for fit and comfort.) I could live a long time on that with sunny warm weather.

Sweatpants are perfectly acceptable pants for cold weather climate people. For warmer weather climate people, shorts are fine. Wear white whenever you want, etc...there are no rules.

I will gladly take warm, even hot weather even higher humidity (not preferred in general, but I prefer it over cold any day for me) Less discussed but equally as important for me is quantity of sunshine. That matters a lot for me.

If one is exercising outside in cold weather, judgement call if you need to do it in shorts or sweats. Both are acceptable. Exercising indoors, shorts are preferred of course but sweats are fine...you'll just sweat a lot. Sweating is a part of life. Just take a shower when you can when finished.

Wearing sweatpants is perfectly acceptable running errands, going places, etc... or for lounging at home, whatever you want. I'm more of a hooded sweatshirt and shorts person as long as I can in cooler weather, meaning, more layers on top if possible. Some colder climates can't do that as much and have to have sweats. The popularity of the hooded sweatshirt years ago was a difference maker in comfort from past types of sweatshirts. I have a 75% cotton 25% polyester MU hooded sweatshirt that is ideal.

But I say sweatpants or sweats for short when describing a wide variety of sweatpants.

I used to know a few people who refused to wear jeans but that's a whole other thing.


Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 15, 2020, 09:49:50 AM
My wife tells me there is only one protocol for anyone over 21...dont wear sweatpants out of the house.

Don't wear them out of the house?

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/mobile/000/030/710/dd0.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on October 15, 2020, 10:05:14 AM
My wife tells me there is only one protocol for anyone over 21...dont wear sweatpants out of the house.

My grandpa taught me that anyone older than 11 wearing an elastic waistband deserves to be pantsed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 15, 2020, 10:21:30 AM
My grandpa taught me that anyone older than 11 wearing an elastic waistband deserves to be pantsed.

How'd he enjoy his time in prison?  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 15, 2020, 10:55:11 AM
I bought some sweatpants yesterday.  They have 5 pockets.  My wife thinks that's excessive .. mainly because I have nothing to put in those pockets.

I used to carry a pocket knife and chapstick, but since I work from home now, what's the point?

#Arbys2020

5 pockets? Are they cargo pants?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 15, 2020, 12:00:42 PM
5 pockets? Are they cargo sweatpants?

Why yes, they are.  I think it makes me more distinguished.   

I imagine people thinking, hey, that guy in the sweatpants, I bet he has important stuff in those cargo pockets.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 15, 2020, 12:07:36 PM
I imagine people thinking, hey, that guy in the sweatpants, I bet he has important stuff in those cargo pockets.

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/brand-pacakging/images/b/ba/Arby%27s_Sauce_packet_1999.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130105013057)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 15, 2020, 12:28:16 PM
Why yes, they are.  I think it makes me more distinguished.   

I imagine people thinking, hey, that guy in the sweatpants, I bet he has important stuff in those cargo pockets.

You have quite the imagination, my friend
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 15, 2020, 12:39:55 PM
You have quite the imagination, my friend

This is the exact conversation I had with my wife.  She's very lucky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 15, 2020, 12:52:31 PM
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/brand-pacakging/images/b/ba/Arby%27s_Sauce_packet_1999.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130105013057)

That's an impressive list of ingredients. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 15, 2020, 12:56:43 PM
That's an impressive list of ingredients.

I was wondering what legally qualifies as ‘spice and spice extractives’.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 15, 2020, 01:19:31 PM
Any woman that wears sweat pants out of the house has given up.

Yoga pants, on the other hand...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 15, 2020, 01:42:21 PM
That's an impressive list of ingredients.


Why do they need corn syrup AND high fructose corn syrup? Worried about people having fructose deficiencies?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 15, 2020, 01:43:33 PM
I was wondering what legally qualifies as ‘spice and spice extractives’.

SWEAT
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 15, 2020, 02:07:35 PM
SWEAT


Seems like urine could qualify as well. That's where I send most of my spice extractives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 15, 2020, 03:57:24 PM
Why yes, they are.  I think it makes me more distinguished.   

I imagine people thinking, hey, that guy in the sweatpants, I bet he has important stuff in those cargo pockets.

Shin zippered pockets?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 15, 2020, 07:34:41 PM
I haven't worn sweats other than to play or coach sports since college.   Just can't bring myself to wear than casually out of the house.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 16, 2020, 09:59:05 AM
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/brand-pacakging/images/b/ba/Arby%27s_Sauce_packet_1999.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130105013057)

That reminds me of a situation earlier this week. I went to Taco Bell (don't judge me). I ordered a burrito. I was not asked if I wanted hot sauce, but if I had been asked I would have answered "no." The bag I received contained the following: 1 burrito; 13 napkins; 19 packets of hot sauce. WTF? Seems a little excessive and tough on the budget.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 16, 2020, 10:02:27 AM
That reminds me of a situation earlier this week. I went to Taco Bell (don't judge me). I ordered a burrito. I was not asked if I wanted hot sauce, but if I had been asked I would have answered "no." The bag I received contained the following: 1 burrito; 13 napkins; 19 packets of hot sauce. WTF? Seems a little excessive and tough on the budget butthole.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on October 16, 2020, 10:08:40 AM
I haven't worn sweats other than to play or coach sports since college.   Just can't bring myself to wear than casually out of the house.
Lululemon ABC (Anti-Ball Crushing) pants are an absolute game changer. Although pricey they are suitable for a night on the town, 18 holes and (depending on your chosen career path) wearable to the office.

The most comfortable pants I’ve ever owned. Currently have three pairs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 16, 2020, 10:34:15 AM
I grabbed lunch at Taco Bell a ~week ago.  They did ask if I wanted hot sauce .. they grabbed a fist full and dumped it in the bag.   I didn't count, but it was > 20.

Maybe a new company policy.

.. Taco Bell story part 2 .. there's a TB near my workplace that has the best customer service it's actually jarring.   They are 100% trained to say "Good morning, how are you doing today?"    "Well, I'm doing fine now, and want a burrito."  "I can absolutely take care of both things for you!"

The drive-thru has a trivia question posted, and they'll absolutely chat you up about it.

It's .. odd, but good in a way.  It's clear whoever owns that says "This is part of the job.  I will pay you to be nice to customers.  This is how.  If you don't do this, you will not work here.  Clear?"

(This was all pre-COVID, so who knows what's going on 8 months later.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 16, 2020, 11:30:14 AM
I grabbed lunch at Taco Bell a ~week ago.  They did ask if I wanted hot sauce .. they grabbed a fist full and dumped it in the bag.   I didn't count, but it was > 20.

Maybe a new company policy.

.. Taco Bell story part 2 .. there's a TB near my workplace that has the best customer service it's actually jarring.   They are 100% trained to say "Good morning, how are you doing today?"    "Well, I'm doing fine now, and want a burrito."  "I can absolutely take care of both things for you!"

The drive-thru has a trivia question posted, and they'll absolutely chat you up about it.

It's .. odd, but good in a way.  It's clear whoever owns that says "This is part of the job.  I will pay you to be nice to customers.  This is how.  If you don't do this, you will not work here.  Clear?"

(This was all pre-COVID, so who knows what's going on 8 months later.)

They do this all the time.  Back in HS when I worked at a Taco Bell (without a drive thru) customers would grab a handful of packets from the bin.  My manager at the time used to make us line them up nicely.  Then someone would inevitably come in and grab enough to fill their gut buster drink they had just purchased.  Told my manager that we're not doing that anymore because the customer's obviously don't give a rats ass anyway.  She looked at me in disbelief and then asked us all to police how many each customer was taking.  Yeah, not gonna do that either, Kathy.

On a side note, I had a friend who helped engineer those packets.  They are something like ten layers of plastic... basically, they never break down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 16, 2020, 02:03:18 PM
Lululemon ABC (Anti-Ball Crushing) pants are an absolute game changer. Although pricey they are suitable for a night on the town, 18 holes and (depending on your chosen career path) wearable to the office.

The most comfortable pants I’ve ever owned. Currently have three pairs.

My go to pants in my old job when I was doing a lot of overseas travel. Very comfortable to wear on long haul flights.

Now I just wear them on the golf course.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 16, 2020, 02:36:02 PM
Do they have the same "unwritten rules" in professional baseball in Taiwan? If so, this dude (https://twitter.com/ActionNetworkHQ/status/1317131922758303744?s=20) must have gotten drilled on his next AB.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 17, 2020, 06:20:58 PM
Now that I’m spending more time at home than usual, I have been looking for little ‘games‘ to play around the house. One was to see if I could match my cat nap for nap. Seemed like it would be such an easy thing to do – forced slothfulness. But no; it got to the point where I just had to get up and move around, and she just looked up, yawned and rolled back over. These damn felines have this nap thing mastered at a level we humans can’t possibly imagine.

I need to go for a walk or to read a book or something.

#CovidLife
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 18, 2020, 10:46:10 AM
Now that I’m spending more time at home than usual, I have been looking for little ‘games‘ to play around the house. One was to see if I could match my cat nap for nap. Seemed like it would be such an easy thing to do – forced slothfulness. But no; it got to the point where I just had to get up and move around, and she just looked up, yawned and rolled back over. These damn felines have this nap thing mastered at a level we humans can’t possibly imagine.

I need to go for a walk or to read a book or something.

#CovidLife
The nap so much because they can't go for a walk or read a book, and when they do "something" it is usually evil.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 18, 2020, 05:34:50 PM
Lululemon ABC (Anti-Ball Crushing) pants are an absolute game changer. Although pricey they are suitable for a night on the town, 18 holes and (depending on your chosen career path) wearable to the office.

The most comfortable pants I’ve ever owned. Currently have three pairs.

Golf pants and the Lulus mentioned are so crazy comfy in general now, there’s no way someone would prefer jeans over them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on October 19, 2020, 09:53:01 AM
Golf pants and the Lulus mentioned are so crazy comfy in general now, there’s no way someone would prefer jeans over them.

Yup, when going into the office, those became my go-tos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 20, 2020, 10:24:07 AM
This reminds me of fights on MUScoop.

https://www.reddit.com/r/theocho/comments/jeqsch/next_up_on_russian_world_of_sports/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 20, 2020, 10:51:37 AM
https://boingboing.net/2020/10/20/phil-collins-ex-wife-has-allegedly-taken-over-his-mansion-with-armed-guards.html

"Phil Collins' ex-wife has allegedly taken over his mansion with armed guards"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 20, 2020, 11:07:57 AM
https://boingboing.net/2020/10/20/phil-collins-ex-wife-has-allegedly-taken-over-his-mansion-with-armed-guards.html

"Phil Collins' ex-wife has allegedly taken over his mansion with armed guards"

Lesson to every middle aged wealthy guy looking for a trophy wife.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2020, 12:08:57 PM
Another Day In Paradise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 20, 2020, 12:33:03 PM
I was there and I saw what you did.   I saw it with my own two eyes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on October 20, 2020, 12:59:27 PM
There must be a misunderstanding.  There must be some kind of mistake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2020, 01:06:30 PM
I was waiting in the rain for hours. You were late.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 20, 2020, 01:27:15 PM
Phil:  Hey could you please leave my house?  I don't want to cause a scene.

Ex-Wife: I could leave but I won’t go, it’d be easier I know...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2020, 03:12:53 PM
And speaking of interesting ways to make money in the gig economy....

Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside Motor Vehicle Offices

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/20/nyregion/nj-mvc-lines-dmv.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

In a New Jersey suburb, a woman sets up a tent around 8 p.m. outside a state Motor Vehicle Commission office. She will spend the night there, accompanied by her 4-year-old son, until just before the office opens at 8 a.m. The woman, Sumbal Nadeem, doesn’t need a driver’s license or anything else from the agency.

But she does need money. She is being paid $150 to hold a place in line by a motorist who needs a car registration.

The pandemic has spawned a new class of worker in New Jersey. They are the line holders or line sitters who, for a fee, will wait for hours, sometimes all night, outside a branch of the Motor Vehicle Commission — which was closed for four months — until whoever hired them comes to take that place right before the office opens.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 20, 2020, 03:21:17 PM
And speaking of interesting ways to make money in the gig economy....

Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside Motor Vehicle Offices

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/20/nyregion/nj-mvc-lines-dmv.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

In a New Jersey suburb, a woman sets up a tent around 8 p.m. outside a state Motor Vehicle Commission office. She will spend the night there, accompanied by her 4-year-old son, until just before the office opens at 8 a.m. The woman, Sumbal Nadeem, doesn’t need a driver’s license or anything else from the agency.

But she does need money. She is being paid $150 to hold a place in line by a motorist who needs a car registration.

The pandemic has spawned a new class of worker in New Jersey. They are the line holders or line sitters who, for a fee, will wait for hours, sometimes all night, outside a branch of the Motor Vehicle Commission — which was closed for four months — until whoever hired them comes to take that place right before the office opens.


Why doesn't the NJ DMV just take appointments?  That's how I got my Nevada license.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 20, 2020, 03:24:39 PM
Why doesn't the NJ DMV just take appointments?  That's how I got my Nevada license.

From the bottom of the article:

Motor Vehicle Commission offices are not always known for their efficiency even when times are normal.

I think that's being kind....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 21, 2020, 09:17:49 AM
Another Day In Paradise.


I don't care anymore, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 21, 2020, 11:48:07 AM
Hey, did I miss Madness?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 21, 2020, 12:29:33 PM
Hey, did I miss Madness?

Yes.

Unfortunately so did everyone else. 

I don't even know what to put for the box above.  I guess I could put Nov 25th.  But without a schedule, or any scheduled public display of basketball yet....sigh...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 21, 2020, 12:39:47 PM
Yes.

Unfortunately so did everyone else. 

I don't even know what to put for the box above.  I guess I could put Nov 25th.  But without a schedule, or any scheduled public display of basketball yet....sigh...

Of all people, I didn't expect you to answer.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 21, 2020, 01:00:20 PM
Why doesn't the NJ DMV just take appointments?  That's how I got my Nevada license.

Hey, kids, take this discussion over to the New jersey's thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2020, 02:00:14 PM
Hey, did I miss Madness?


Only if you've slept through all of 2020.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2020, 02:03:01 PM
Hey, kids, take this discussion over to the New jersey's thread.


I see what you did there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 21, 2020, 06:02:41 PM
I am really digging this sea salt grinder.    Regular salt is just so lame now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 21, 2020, 06:41:26 PM
I am really digging this sea salt grinder.    Regular salt is just so lame now.

If you really want to step up your sea salt game, infused salt!
https://jacobsensalt.com/collections/infused-sea-salt
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 21, 2020, 07:48:00 PM
I am really digging this sea salt grinder.    Regular salt is just so lame now.


Been doing sea salt through a nice grinder for a few years now. Regular salt has been relegated to occasional cooking duty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 21, 2020, 09:46:05 PM
In the past year I've been gifted oak smoked salt, hickory smoked salt, and birch smoked salt, each from different people. Definitely upped my salt game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 21, 2020, 10:02:32 PM
I am really digging this sea salt grinder.    Regular salt is just so lame now.

I thought everyone just used kosher salt out of their salt box or cup on the counter. Maybe a little Maldon's for finishing salt. Fine Sea Salt for a few applications.

Table salt is only for the bug-assult guns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 21, 2020, 10:10:34 PM
Ok, salt guys .. what's your popcorn salt of choice?    Some of those infused ones might be cool.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 22, 2020, 10:39:42 AM
Arby’s enters Mexico, and pandemic pushes new U.S. customers to try its sandwiches

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/22/arbys-enters-mexico-and-pandemic-boosts-new-customers-in-us.html

Arby’s is opening its first restaurant in Mexico, marking its entrance into Latin America.

The sandwich chain’s latest international launch comes as its U.S. business sees strong sales growth, despite the coronavirus pandemic. President Jim Taylor said Arby’s is closing in on its 10th consecutive year of positive same-store sales.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on October 22, 2020, 11:09:55 AM
Ok, salt guys .. what's your popcorn salt of choice?    Some of those infused ones might be cool.

I put kosher salt in my spice grinder and blitz it into a powder. Easy peasy popcorn salt. I also salt my popcorn before cooking. And popping it in ghee is a game changer for great butter taste.

As for flavorings my go to are:

Everything Bagel Seasoning that's been blitzed in a spice grinder.

And this cheddar cheese powder which everyone needs:

https://www.amazon.com/Cheddar-Cheese-Hoosier-Hill-Farm/dp/B008GG9ZS8/ref=asc_df_B008GG9ZS8/ (https://www.amazon.com/Cheddar-Cheese-Hoosier-Hill-Farm/dp/B008GG9ZS8/ref=asc_df_B008GG9ZS8/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 22, 2020, 11:12:46 AM
I put kosher salt in my spice grinder and blitz it into a powder. Easy peasy popcorn salt. I also salt my popcorn before cooking. And popping it in ghee is a game changer for great butter taste.

As for flavorings my go to are:

Everything Bagel Seasoning that's been blitzed in a spice grinder.

And this cheddar cheese powder which everyone needs:

https://www.amazon.com/Cheddar-Cheese-Hoosier-Hill-Farm/dp/B008GG9ZS8/ref=asc_df_B008GG9ZS8/ (https://www.amazon.com/Cheddar-Cheese-Hoosier-Hill-Farm/dp/B008GG9ZS8/ref=asc_df_B008GG9ZS8/)

Never thought about ghee... could be good.

My mother used Crisco to make the popcorn... and if you haven't done it before... its delicious.  YES I KNOW ITS GROSS AND BAD.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 22, 2020, 11:24:47 AM
Anyone use beef tallow for popcorn?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 22, 2020, 11:46:44 AM
Jane's:  Salt of the gods

https://www.google.com/amp/s/intellectualeater.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/krazy-salt-of-the-gods/amp/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 22, 2020, 05:45:01 PM
Anyone use beef tallow for popcorn?

Oh, you mean the good stuff they used to fry McDonald's french fries in... before a quack Doctor made us switch to something WORSE?

Never tried it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 22, 2020, 05:49:46 PM
Oh, you mean the good stuff they used to fry McDonald's french fries in... before a quack Doctor made us switch to something WORSE?

Never tried it.

That's the one. Have a big tub of it and never even thought about using it for popcorn till the ghee mention
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 22, 2020, 05:52:02 PM
Anyone use beef tallow for popcorn?

Bacon fat or GTFO
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 23, 2020, 12:17:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/bfWPZ6vT1-k
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 23, 2020, 01:27:10 PM
Sigmund Freud.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 23, 2020, 01:56:17 PM
Bacon fat or GTFO

Too bad Glow got to you first. 😀🥓🥓🥓👍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 23, 2020, 04:45:22 PM
Oak Barrel on Old Third World Street uses bacon fat for their popcorn.  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 26, 2020, 11:09:41 AM
Shocked this hasn't been mentioned:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/business/dealbook/dunkin-brands-sale-private-equity.html
Quote
The transaction would add Dunkin’ Brands to Inspire Brands’ portfolio, which includes Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John’s. Inspire is backed by the private equity firm Roark Capital.

I'm expecting a Donut based Beef n Cheddar soon...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2020, 12:27:47 PM
Shocked this hasn't been mentioned:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/business/dealbook/dunkin-brands-sale-private-equity.html
I'm expecting a Donut based Beef n Cheddar soon...


Beef 'n Cheddar donut with buffalo seasoning and a blue raspberry slushie...all delivered freaky fast.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 26, 2020, 12:34:29 PM

Beef 'n Cheddar donut with buffalo seasoning and a blue raspberry slushie...all delivered freaky fast.


Hey they don't call it Inspire Brands for nothing...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2020, 01:57:14 PM
Nice sale on Wagyu New York Strip loin roasts at Costco. Only $999 for 11 pounds.

https://www.costco.com/japanese-wagyu-new-york-strip-loin-roast%2c-a5-grade%2c-11-lbs.product.100311362.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 27, 2020, 07:47:10 PM
Nice sale on Wagyu New York Strip loin roasts at Costco. Only $999 for 11 pounds.

https://www.costco.com/japanese-wagyu-new-york-strip-loin-roast%2c-a5-grade%2c-11-lbs.product.100311362.html

Waiting on the next stimulus check
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 28, 2020, 05:46:35 AM
Benny can use his Costco points.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on October 28, 2020, 11:04:54 AM
I am unaware of the Arby's chatter origin here at MU Scoop. Does it have to do with social media Sir this is a Wendy's? (i like Wendy's) Or something else. Anyway, I grew up with other roast beef restaurants so not much of an Arby's person.

However, some of the Arby's people here may be interested that there are talks of Arby's parent Company Inspire Brands purchasing Dunkin Brands for $9 billion. Inspire also owns Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive In, Jimmy Johns, Rusty Taco, and part of Cheesecake Factory.

https://twitter.com/ryanjreilly/status/1321452307880546304?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on October 28, 2020, 11:33:14 AM
I am unaware of the Arby's chatter origin here at MU Scoop.

https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 28, 2020, 12:02:07 PM
After you watch a MU game, you often need to go to Arby's and forget your troubles.   

After Arby's, you have new problems.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on October 28, 2020, 01:13:01 PM
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys

Wow, had never seen that before. Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 28, 2020, 02:09:36 PM
Well this would totally suck...

Negated Chicago Bears sack leads to daily fantasy player losing out on $1 million prize

https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/30208828/negated-chicago-bears-sack-leads-daily-fantasy-player-losing-1-million-prize

A stat correction that changed a sack to a tackle for loss in the Chicago Bears-Los Angeles Rams game Monday caused a $997,000 fantasy football heartbreak for a 41-year-old insurance agent in St. Louis.

For 30 minutes after Monday's game ended, Rob Huntze thought he had won the $1 million first prize in a DraftKings contest.

Everything had worked out perfectly for Huntze down the stretch of the Rams' 24-10 win. One of Huntze's lineups that featured both the Bears' and Rams' defenses had scored 92.79 points, the most out of the 176,470 entries. His computer screen showed a $1 million first prize.

He texted with friends and called his parents to share the exciting news and took his dog Achilles for a quick walk.

When he returned, he wanted to refresh his computer screen again, "just to see myself on top," he said. "And, then, boom."

A sack that had been credited to the Bears' defense late in the fourth quarter was changed to a running play, a 3-yard loss by Rams quarterback Jared Goff. That 3-yard loss dropped Huntze into a tie for sixth place with 18 other entries, and his prize money dropped from $1 million to $3,078.94.


---------------

Poor guys needs a Beef 'n Cheddar....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 28, 2020, 02:19:24 PM
money dropped from $1 million to $3,078.94.[/I]

---------------

Poor guys needs a Beef 'n Cheddar....

Well, good news.  With the 2 for $6 deal, he can get about 1,000 of them!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 28, 2020, 02:28:32 PM
Well, good news.  With the 2 for $6 deal, he can get about 1,000 of them!


Every cloud has a silver lining...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on October 28, 2020, 03:05:29 PM
Well, good news.  With the 2 for $6 deal, he can get about 1,000 of them!
Where's the story about the person who now won a million because of the negated sack? We need more positivity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 28, 2020, 03:36:31 PM
Where's the story about the person who now won a million because of the negated sack? We need more positivity.


You'd think the story is out there somewhere...but when I did a search all I found was one story after another about the guy who lost out (but still won 1,000 Beef 'n Cheddars!).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 30, 2020, 10:03:11 AM
This is MUScoop in a nutshell.

https://twitter.com/fred035schultz/status/1321907340724064261
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 01, 2020, 04:28:41 PM
My most annoying mail lately: The weekly ads from Pella telling me to buy new Pella windows. I ponder these as I look out the nice new windows that  Pella installed just a couple years ago. :-\

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUDPT on November 01, 2020, 05:58:43 PM
Wife wanted to stop at Arby’s when we got back in town tonight. All I kind of think of was this thread...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 02, 2020, 08:03:15 AM
Wife wanted to stop at Arby’s when we got back in town tonight.

I'm relatively confident that those are words that I'll never type.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2020, 08:39:22 AM

Wife wanted to stop at Arby’s when we got back in town tonight.



Words I will never type.



All I kind of think of was this thread...



Words I might very plausibly type.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 02, 2020, 10:25:17 AM
A whale of a tail...

https://apnews.com/article/dutch-whale-tail-sculpture-catches-train-de0577175ba65260b4bd0923bf7b4a08
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on November 02, 2020, 10:54:47 AM
RIP Abe Froman:

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-54782634?__twitter_impression=true
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 02, 2020, 11:36:52 AM
This is MUScoop in a nutshell.

https://twitter.com/fred035schultz/status/1321907340724064261

We may be a$$clowns but we are persistent. 

https://twitter.com/shxtou/status/1322931022162501633?s=21 (https://twitter.com/shxtou/status/1322931022162501633?s=21)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on November 02, 2020, 03:45:17 PM
Tomorrow is election day. It will also be the first day I'll be back in the office. I will reheat fish from tonight's meal to celebrate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2020, 04:01:16 PM
Tomorrow is election day. It will also be the first day I'll be back in the office. I will reheat fish from tonight's meal to celebrate.


Your lunch seems like a completely appropriate way to celebrate the other two events.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 02, 2020, 07:24:44 PM
Tomorrow is election day. It will also be the first day I'll be back in the office. I will reheat fish from tonight's meal to celebrate.

This is a helluva protest that ought to piss off your coworkers more than your superiors.

Kinda funny... since it isn't me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on November 03, 2020, 06:24:19 AM
RIP Abe Froman:

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-54782634?__twitter_impression=true
That is how many Cold War espionage movies start out. Clearly it is an attempt to control the price of tubed meats, which as we all know, is the lifeblood of many economies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 03, 2020, 08:22:21 AM

 That is how many Cold War espionage movies start out.



The same could be said about NYWarrior's plan to reheat leftover fish at the office.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on November 07, 2020, 02:10:47 AM
ESPN announced the biggest layoffs the company has ever had on Thursday,
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 09, 2020, 01:27:36 PM
No matter if you're dairy free, meat free, or grain free, or a garbage disposal, say NO to bland food, and live longer!

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/chilli-pepper-diet-live-longer-cancer-heart-disease-research-b1719246.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2020, 02:02:05 PM
No matter if you're dairy free, meat free, or grain free, or a garbage disposal, say NO to bland food, and live longer!

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/chilli-pepper-diet-live-longer-cancer-heart-disease-research-b1719246.html


There's nothing quite like a nice steaming bowl of oatmeal with chili peppers to start the morning!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 09, 2020, 04:37:03 PM

There's nothing quite like a nice steaming bowl of oatmeal with chili peppers to start the morning!

A perfect addition to your oatmeal!
(https://www.stonewallkitchen.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-swk-catalog/default/dw64994390/images/101376.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2020, 04:44:23 PM
Who needs pepper jelly? I'm just gonna grind up a coupla fresh ghost chilis into my morning bowl. If I have any left over, I might make some chili grenades....

https://smallaxepeppers.com/2019/05/01/how-hot-is-a-ghost-pepper/

Ghost peppers are so spicy that the Indian government uses them to make military grade smoke bombs, which have come in handy controlling rioters in Jammu and Kashmir. The non-lethal weapon, sometimes referred to as a chili grenade, emits a powerful skin and eye irritant as well as pungent smell that causes it’s targets to become physically incapacitated.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 09, 2020, 04:51:44 PM
Who needs pepper jelly? I'm just gonna grind up a coupla fresh ghost chilis into my morning bowl. If I have any left over, I might make some chili grenades....

https://smallaxepeppers.com/2019/05/01/how-hot-is-a-ghost-pepper/

Since you've got me going on ghost peppers now - they're actually excellent to use when you want spice, but really no pepper flavor.  Some of the best spicy beers I've ever had (I know, almost an oxymoron - but c'mon a good Mexican chocolate stout!?!) used very small amounts of ghost pepper.   A little kick, with no green pepper flavor to overcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 09, 2020, 04:53:27 PM
6 years ago today I had a McRib sandwich.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 09, 2020, 06:10:13 PM
And yur alive ta tell us 'bout it, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 09, 2020, 06:26:37 PM
And yur alive ta tell us 'bout it, hey?


You talking to rocky because of the ghost peppers or 'topper because of the McRib?

I'm more blown away by 'topper's survival myself....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 09, 2020, 06:42:22 PM
We used to get ghost peppers in college and offer free good alcohol and other mood enhancing things to freshmen who'd eat them.

I had one once and it was painful, but later found out it's great with a tiny bit diced up in a red pasta sauce or chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on November 10, 2020, 06:41:41 PM
How much alligator meat do you need?

https://twitter.com/KOMUnews/status/1326296185171288065?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 10, 2020, 06:43:17 PM
How much alligator meat do you need?

https://twitter.com/KOMUnews/status/1326296185171288065?s=19

What a croc!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 10, 2020, 09:19:00 PM
How much alligator meat do you need?

https://twitter.com/KOMUnews/status/1326296185171288065?s=19

Tastes like chicken.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 11, 2020, 11:07:23 AM
Topper, do you have a new hat today?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 11, 2020, 01:12:18 PM
Topper, do you have a new hat today?

umm .. no?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 11, 2020, 01:20:48 PM
But there ain't no Coupe de Ville hiding at the bottom of a Cracker..Jack...Box.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 11, 2020, 07:23:23 PM
Topper, do you have a new hat today?

Well, maybe more like a pillow....can double as a hat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 11, 2020, 09:59:36 PM
For any of you who want to practice chopping down a Christmas tree all year round

https://chopfit.com/products/chopper
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2020, 01:29:25 AM
For any of you who want to practice chopping down a Christmas tree all year round

https://chopfit.com/products/chopper

That's almost shake weight ridiculous!   

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 12, 2020, 05:32:39 AM
For any of you who want to practice chopping down a Christmas tree all year round

https://chopfit.com/products/chopper

Designed by a Braves fan?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on November 12, 2020, 07:48:28 AM
How much alligator meat do you need?

https://twitter.com/KOMUnews/status/1326296185171288065?s=19

I remember on one of my work trips to China going into a restaurant and seeing a crocodile half chopped up on a cutting board and one in a cage waiting his turn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 12, 2020, 08:40:46 AM
umm .. no?

https://s3-prod.adage.com/s3fs-public/20201109_arbys_turkey_pillow_3x2.jpg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 12, 2020, 09:39:18 AM
For any of you who want to practice chopping down a Christmas tree all year round

https://chopfit.com/products/chopper


Damn - that's the last time I dawdle so long in filing a patent application. Shoulda listened to George and called Invent Help.

Back to the drawing board....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 12, 2020, 09:57:32 AM
For any of you who want to practice chopping down a Christmas tree all year round

https://chopfit.com/products/chopper

Reminds me of Kevin's Keg Zone from Shameless
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 12, 2020, 10:31:27 AM

Damn - that's the last time I dawdle so long in filing a patent application. Shoulda listened to George and called Invent Help.

Back to the drawing board....

Perhaps the Mumblety-peg HIIT market is underserved?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2020, 07:17:51 PM
https://s3-prod.adage.com/s3fs-public/20201109_arbys_turkey_pillow_3x2.jpg

Well, you can't buy them now, but you can try one on...
https://arbysdeepfriedturkeypillow.com/#try-on
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on November 12, 2020, 10:27:36 PM
6 years ago today I had a McRib sandwich.

I remember standing in line for Bucks playoff tickets in 1978 and the McDonalds just north of the Arena/Auditorium on State had just become a test site for the McRib.   There even was special McRib hot sauce.

And don't forget the 1996 debut of McDonald's Arch Deluxe.  Our company printed up 108,000 Arch Deluxe t-shirts for the McDonald's employees and the Arch Deluxe was probably pulled from the menu before all the shirts had been shipped.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 13, 2020, 08:49:03 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh1kmVwS4Hw
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 13, 2020, 09:58:28 AM
Great tweet story from Ben Steele :
https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1327264933273276416
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 13, 2020, 12:17:34 PM
Great tweet story from Ben Steele :
https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1327264933273276416


But we never found out if he got fired....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 13, 2020, 02:29:18 PM
This will help recruiting:

https://twitter.com/UWSystem/status/1327239145236832258
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 13, 2020, 09:29:45 PM
This will help recruiting:

https://twitter.com/UWSystem/status/1327239145236832258


They should do one with a guy in a red and white uniform punching a virus particle in the nuts.

Maybe air it just before the Michigan State game for extra impact.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on November 14, 2020, 08:49:16 AM
How much alligator meat do you need?

https://twitter.com/KOMUnews/status/1326296185171288065?s=19

Update:.


https://twitter.com/MattDevittWINK/status/1326875263947436032?s=19

https://twitter.com/NickiPerdomo/status/1326870249363419141?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 14, 2020, 09:44:25 AM
Update:.


https://twitter.com/MattDevittWINK/status/1326875263947436032?s=19

https://twitter.com/NickiPerdomo/status/1326870249363419141?s=19


Back in the 80s I had a GF who lived in Miami, so I got down to South FL a lot. She had friends who lived along canals, and it was commonplace to see gators in the canals and occasionally up in someone's backyard. People knew they were everywhere, and were careful when they were outside.

Likewise I've had a lot of work trips to Jacksonville over the years, and would often see them in the water along the golf course by the Sawgrass Marriott. There were signs to "Beware of Wildlife," which I took to mean the gators, since the egrets and spoonbills never seemed like much of a threat.

This one is bigger than the ones I saw, but otherwise it's same old, same old for Florida....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on November 14, 2020, 10:49:52 AM

Back in the 80s I had a GF who lived in Miami, so I got down to South FL a lot. She had friends who lived along canals, and it was commonplace to see gators in the canals and occasionally up in someone's backyard. People knew they were everywhere, and were careful when they were outside.

Likewise I've had a lot of work trips to Jacksonville over the years, and would often see them in the water along the golf course by the Sawgrass Marriott. There were signs to "Beware of Wildlife," which I took to mean the gators, since the egrets and spoonbills never seemed like much of a threat.

This one is bigger than the ones I saw, but otherwise it's same old, same old for Florida....

Yep, I know they are in every county, all over the state. I have seen more in person in Orlando, Tampa, Bradenton/Sarasota, geographies than some of the others. But I know they are everywhere, including Miami where I have also spent a lot of time. Well over a million plus gators. That’s a lot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 15, 2020, 01:55:22 PM
I think America would be a happier place if everyone had a bidet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 15, 2020, 02:11:03 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fight-club-new-york-city-over-200-people-broken-authorities-n1247859
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 15, 2020, 03:40:40 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fight-club-new-york-city-over-200-people-broken-authorities-n1247859


They wouldn’t have needed the fight club if they all had bidets at home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on November 15, 2020, 04:05:34 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fight-club-new-york-city-over-200-people-broken-authorities-n1247859
Rule #1...you never write an article about fight club.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 15, 2020, 04:24:02 PM
Rule #1...you never write an article about fight club.


Write an article about what?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on November 15, 2020, 05:15:00 PM

Write an article about what?
Well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: leever on November 18, 2020, 04:27:58 PM
I think America would be a happier place if everyone had a bidet.
I think America would be a happier place if everyone had a guard gator.
And a bidet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 19, 2020, 02:38:18 PM
Will wonders never cease, you can now order online:

https://realchilimilwaukee.square.site/product/medium/140?cs=true
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 19, 2020, 02:48:46 PM
Will wonders never cease, you can now order online:

https://realchilimilwaukee.square.site/product/medium/140?cs=true

Tried to order, got confused by the "Veggie Meat" option.

But appreciated this: https://realchilimilwaukee.square.site/product/warrior-food-face-mask-/168
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on November 19, 2020, 03:25:11 PM
Will wonders never cease, you can now order online:

https://realchilimilwaukee.square.site/product/medium/140?cs=true

How much is it if I only want the "ladle of bean juice?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 19, 2020, 03:28:06 PM
Isn't Real Chili just bad chili if you are not eating it at Real Chili?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2020, 04:24:17 PM
Isn't Real Chili just bad chili if you are not eating it at Real Chili?


Yeah, that's one where the 'ambience' is a huge part of the package.

I feel like I'd have to install a wobbly stool and formica counter and hire a cranky server if I really wanted to enjoy it....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 19, 2020, 04:26:57 PM

Yeah, that's one where the 'ambience' is a huge part of the package.

I feel like I'd have to install a wobbly stool and formica counter and hire a cranky server if I really wanted to enjoy it....

And being hammered doesn't hurt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 19, 2020, 07:10:57 PM
You know what's amazing?

Garbage disposals.  I mean, cram a bunch of stuff into a hole, flip a switch, boom, gone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 19, 2020, 07:27:58 PM
Kinda sounds like da ol' BeeJay wee usta no, aina?






Free BeeJay 2020
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on November 19, 2020, 08:17:58 PM
Kinda sounds like da ol' BeeJay wee usta no, aina?






Free BeeJay 2020

I don’t think you ever responded but the other day I asked how old you are.

I am legitimately curious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2020, 08:20:19 PM
You know what's amazing?

Garbage disposals.  I mean, cram a bunch of stuff into a hole, flip a switch, boom, gone.


Garbage disposals are cool, but I’ve always been amazed by vacuum cleaners. It’s like wind is traveling in a certain direction...but where does the wind come from? Nobody knows....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 20, 2020, 12:24:51 PM
Make sure you test out your Christmas lights before unveiling them to the public, because they may look different than what you thought.

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2020/11/18/oudenburg_s-yuletide-willies-bring-good-cheer-this-christmas/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 20, 2020, 01:05:31 PM
Make sure you test out your Christmas lights before unveiling them to the public, because they may look different than what you thought.

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2020/11/18/oudenburg_s-yuletide-willies-bring-good-cheer-this-christmas/

This post is incomplete without a picture:
(https://images.vrt.be/vrtnws_share/2020/11/18/a9921b68-2971-11eb-aae0-02b7b76bf47f.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 20, 2020, 02:37:39 PM
This post is incomplete without a picture:
(https://images.vrt.be/vrtnws_share/2020/11/18/a9921b68-2971-11eb-aae0-02b7b76bf47f.jpg)

Castrated
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2020, 03:08:57 PM
Castrated


Could probably take care of that with a coupla balloons attached to the base of each light....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 20, 2020, 03:15:36 PM
If they had just left the pumpkins out a few days longer.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 20, 2020, 03:16:35 PM
They really trimmed back the plants growing at the base
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 20, 2020, 04:04:20 PM
I was thinking today .. when will they invent Cheetos that don't make your fingertips orange?

They should really get on that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2020, 04:09:08 PM
I was thinking today .. when will they invent Cheetos that don't make your fingertips orange?

They should really get on that.


Won't work because it detracts from the overall Cheetos 'experience'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 20, 2020, 04:12:51 PM
I was thinking today .. when will they invent Cheetos that don't make your fingertips orange?

They should really get on that.

Looks to me that they have decided to simply embrace it:

https://www.youtube.com/v/qgQllY4GtkE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2020, 05:12:25 PM
It isn’t every day you see the phrases ‘flying head butt,’ ‘caterpillar aggression,’ and ‘milkweed melees’ in a single article. With video footage to boot!

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/science/hungry-caterpillars-angry.html

You’re welcome.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 20, 2020, 05:35:45 PM
Looks to me that they have decided to simply embrace it:


Yeah, but some day the guys down in Marketing will think "Cheetos Deluxe 2.0: No Orange Residue!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 20, 2020, 07:57:49 PM
Yeah, but some day the guys down in Marketing will think "Cheetos Deluxe 2.0: No Orange Residue!"


Two words: New Coke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on November 21, 2020, 06:10:53 AM
Looks to me that they have decided to simply embrace it:

https://www.youtube.com/v/qgQllY4GtkE
Doritos as well
https://www.youtube.com/v/svIknH19VL0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on November 21, 2020, 09:17:03 AM
This came across my google feed today. Not sure what algorithm caused this.

https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/makers-of-grow-your-own-human-steaks-say-meal-kit-is-not-technically-cannibalism/
 (https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/makers-of-grow-your-own-human-steaks-say-meal-kit-is-not-technically-cannibalism/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 21, 2020, 09:22:24 AM
This came across my google feed today. Not sure what algorithm caused this.

https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/makers-of-grow-your-own-human-steaks-say-meal-kit-is-not-technically-cannibalism/
 (https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/makers-of-grow-your-own-human-steaks-say-meal-kit-is-not-technically-cannibalism/)


Tastes like chicken, I'd assume?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 21, 2020, 12:00:39 PM
This came across my google feed today. Not sure what algorithm caused this.

https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/makers-of-grow-your-own-human-steaks-say-meal-kit-is-not-technically-cannibalism/
 (https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/makers-of-grow-your-own-human-steaks-say-meal-kit-is-not-technically-cannibalism/)

I got the same link today.  Clearly Arby's is to blame.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on November 21, 2020, 12:50:38 PM
ESPN announced the biggest layoffs the company has ever had on Thursday,

Heard the layoff was 300 people anyone hear anything more on this
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 21, 2020, 03:03:15 PM

Heard the layoff was 300 people anyone hear anything more on this

ESPN is reportedly laying off about 100 employees, including former athletes-turned-broadcasters Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore and Danny Kanell, in a purge designed to focus the sports network on a more digital future.

The cuts will trim ESPN's stable of on-air talent and writers by about 10 percent.

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/tvradio/big-names-among-layoffs-as-espn-responds-to-changing-media-market-wvideo/2321795/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 21, 2020, 09:46:14 PM
In the run up to the election, I got sick of the political commercials to the point where I was looking forward to seeing nonstop commercials for plaque psoriasis again.

I’m over it…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on November 25, 2020, 10:39:36 PM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 25, 2020, 10:57:55 PM
In the run up to the election, I got sick of the political commercials to the point where I was looking forward to seeing nonstop commercials for plaque psoriasis again.

I’m over it…

I am tired of ancient B-list celebrities talking about Medicare supplement plans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 26, 2020, 08:00:38 AM
I am tired of ancient B-list celebrities talking about Medicare supplement plans.

Who is filling the Brimley slots these days?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 26, 2020, 08:30:28 AM
Who is filling the Brimley slots these days?

Joe Namath
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 26, 2020, 12:35:11 PM
Joe Namath

Let's hope he is isn't on with Suzie Kolber.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 26, 2020, 02:16:59 PM
Let's hope he is isn't on with Suzie Kolber.


Easily the most cringeworthy interview in MNF history. Eeeeeeew!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NoLongerWarrior on November 26, 2020, 02:53:36 PM
ESPN is reportedly laying off about 100 employees, including former athletes-turned-broadcasters Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore and Danny Kanell, in a purge designed to focus the sports network on a more digital future.

The cuts will trim ESPN's stable of on-air talent and writers by about 10 percent.

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/tvradio/big-names-among-layoffs-as-espn-responds-to-changing-media-market-wvideo/2321795/

I read somewhere they fired Dan Le Batard's producer and then Dan hired him back out of his pocket. This is going to get very expensive for Dan. I wonder if he can afford Jon Weiner. ESPN is so woke, and now they're so broke. What a shame.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 28, 2020, 04:07:04 PM
This would certainly help pass the time when you are getting Covid cabin fever.

https://www.fox9.com/news/squirrel-gets-drunk-after-eating-fermented-pears-outside-minnesota-womans-home
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 28, 2020, 06:46:36 PM
I am tired of ancient B-list celebrities talking about Medicare supplement plans.

  they can also stop all the ads for drugs.  save it and pass it on to the consumer.  not to mention how lame the ads are.  cheezus even no-ads hulu can't stop them all
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 28, 2020, 08:57:58 PM
  they can also stop all the ads for drugs.  save it and pass it on to the consumer.  not to mention how lame the ads are.  cheezus even no-ads hulu can't stop them all

For the cost of some of those drugs, it would only take a couple dozen prescriptions to pay those celebs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 29, 2020, 02:43:33 PM
Any of y'all responsible for the mysterious monolith that appeared in the Utah desert a couple weeks ago, then disappeared the other night?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/28/us/utah-monolith-disappears-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NoLongerWarrior on November 29, 2020, 10:19:48 PM
Any of y'all responsible for the mysterious monolith that appeared in the Utah desert a couple weeks ago, then disappeared the other night?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/28/us/utah-monolith-disappears-trnd/index.html

I don’t know who put it up, but I’m pretty sure BLM knocked it down. Not the Scoop poster, the Marxists.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on November 29, 2020, 10:42:30 PM
I am tired of ancient B-list celebrities talking about Medicare supplement plans.

In that case, Magnum PI has a reverse mortgage plan in which you may be interested.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 29, 2020, 11:38:17 PM
In that case, Magnum PI has a reverse mortgage plan in which you may be interested.

Naw thanks, I am good.  William DeVane's got all my money in gold.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2020, 08:18:37 AM
Naw thanks, I am good.  William DeVane's got all my money in gold.


All my money is tied up in Colonial Penn Life Insurance because Alex Trebek told me I needed more....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 30, 2020, 08:20:01 AM

All my money is tied up in Colonial Penn Life Insurance because Alex Trebek told me I needed more....


Hopefully he took his own advice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 30, 2020, 02:04:36 PM
remember to practice safe drinking people


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0145WJJVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_aauXFbF30VP4R
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2020, 02:07:48 PM

Hopefully he took his own advice.



Life insurance is pretty much useless once you get to a point where you have more than enough assets to support your family if you die. Other than a policy provided by my employer, I let mine lapse about ten years ago because current retirement accounts, savings and other assets are more than enough for my wife if I die (or me if she dies). Our daughters are both out of school and self-supporting, so they aren't a factor, other than for inheritance ('death bonus') purposes.

If Trebek had life insurance at his age, he wasn't making very sound financial decisions IMO....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2020, 09:41:54 AM
Shave your beard for a free McRib....

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/01/business/mcdonalds-mcrib-shave-trnd/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 02, 2020, 07:39:12 PM
Black Friday, Cyber Monday...and Green Wednesday?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseybartlett/2020/11/30/cannabis-sales-in-the-us-soar-on-green-wednesday/?sh=4e7d717f625d
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 03, 2020, 12:25:23 PM
Shrimp Cocktail is not drinkable. 

Also, cocktail sauce.  Is it used for anything but shrimp?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 03, 2020, 12:37:12 PM
Shrimp Cocktail is not drinkable. 

Also, cocktail sauce.  Is it used for anything but shrimp?

Fish sticks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 03, 2020, 01:31:59 PM
Fish sticks.
Crudites
Bloody Mary's ingredient
Meat Ball Sauce
Kielbasa dip
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 03, 2020, 01:33:59 PM

Shrimp Cocktail is not drinkable. 



Try putting it in Dodds' blender....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 03, 2020, 08:33:36 PM
Wonder if anyone here is gonna ask for one of these for Christmas.

https://www.mancrates.com/store/products/bacon-crate?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WE-zudPoAo71osy6bhGdhKYm8wSIRa16BPp77rUimuBmOFckJkEOAYaAkmUEALw_wcB

In The Box:

Carnivore Candy Jalapeno Bacon Jerky

Carnivore Candy Old Fashioned Maple Bacon Jerky

Bourbon Bacon Seasoning Grinder

Sir Francis Bacon Peanut Brittle

Terrapin Ridge Farms Hot Pepper Bacon Jam
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 05, 2020, 09:16:02 PM
After decorating the tree, I showed my sons the Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo South Park episode, which kicks off the holiday season in excellent fashion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 05, 2020, 11:37:35 PM
After decorating the tree, I showed my sons the Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo South Park episode, which kicks off the holiday season in excellent fashion.

Dude, you need to complete the circle:

https://www.amazon.com/YHT-Christmas-Porcelain-Ornaments-Collection/dp/B08LW4S55R/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3C8OJB5EPX07X&dchild=1&keywords=mr.+hankey+ornament&qid=1607233022&sprefix=mr.+hankey+ornament%2Caps%2C1379&sr=8-4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 06, 2020, 08:19:42 AM
Dude, you need to complete the circle:

https://www.amazon.com/YHT-Christmas-Porcelain-Ornaments-Collection/dp/B08LW4S55R/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3C8OJB5EPX07X&dchild=1&keywords=mr.+hankey+ornament&qid=1607233022&sprefix=mr.+hankey+ornament%2Caps%2C1379&sr=8-4

Way ahead.

(https://snipboard.io/dgnBci.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 06, 2020, 01:05:04 PM
Way ahead.

(https://snipboard.io/dgnBci.jpg)


That's why you're the mod....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on December 11, 2020, 01:21:35 AM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬

That Said MU is Back. Not Old Big East Back, But very close to Old Big East Back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 11, 2020, 04:26:46 PM
Pronunciation pet peeve of the day: people who say 'nu - kya - lur' instead of 'nuclear'.

I just don't get it. It would be one thing if they didn't know how it's supposed to be pronounced, but several high-ranking and highly educated people regularly mispronounced the word. A recent POTUS; a 'national security expert' I saw interviewed the other day. It isn't a regional accent or dialect thing - I have heard it from people with a Boston twang and a strong southern drawl. And it isn't as though you couldn't train yourself. I can very easily pronounce it incorrectly if I make the effort; why can't they intentionally pronounce it correctly?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cven7 on December 11, 2020, 04:50:38 PM
Pronunciation pet peeve of the day: people who say 'nu - kya - lur' instead of 'nuclear'.

I just don't get it. It would be one thing if they didn't know how it's supposed to be pronounced, but several high-ranking and highly educated people regularly mispronounced the word. A recent POTUS; a 'national security expert' I saw interviewed the other day. It isn't a regional accent or dialect thing - I have heard it from people with a Boston twang and a strong southern drawl. And it isn't as though you couldn't train yourself. I can very easily pronounce it incorrectly if I make the effort; why can't they intentionally pronounce it correctly?

Homer Simpson has strong opinions on this matter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nth4RqqmQZ4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nth4RqqmQZ4)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 16, 2020, 01:15:02 PM
I haven't been to Arby's since pre-pandemic at work, so like a year.  But there's one near my house .. I was getting lunch for me and my sons just now.   

Pull up to the Arby's drive-thru .. the gal says "Hey, did you used to go to the Arby's in Waukesha?"

Sure enough, she looked familiar too.  We exchanged Arby's pleasantries.  I got some extra Arby's sauce.

Not sure if that's terribly sad (for both of us) or just another day in the Arby's universe. :-\
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 16, 2020, 01:20:52 PM
I haven't been to Arby's since pre-pandemic at work, so like a year.  But there's one near my house .. I was getting lunch for me and my sons just now.   

Pull up to the Arby's drive-thru .. the gal says "Hey, did you used to go to the Arby's in Waukesha?"

Sure enough, she looked familiar too.  We exchanged Arby's pleasantries.  I got some extra Arby's sauce.

Not sure if that's terribly sad (for both of us) or just another day in the Arby's universe. :-\


Does 'Would you like to see my meat?' qualify as an Arby's pleasantry?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 16, 2020, 02:39:50 PM

Does 'Would you like to see my meat?' qualify as an Arby's pleasantry?

I think it has to be “meats” (i.e., plural) to qualify as an Arby’s pleasantry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on December 16, 2020, 04:57:25 PM
It's good to know Sarah Fuller (Vandy soccer keeper/football kicker) has her Texas priorities in order:

https://twitter.com/SarahFuller_27/status/1339326843300831233?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 16, 2020, 05:05:03 PM
I think it has to be “meats” (i.e., plural) to qualify as an Arby’s pleasantry.

There are several species of horse
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 16, 2020, 05:24:23 PM
Kwik Trip >>>>>>>> Bucees.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 16, 2020, 05:25:13 PM
It's good to know Sarah Fuller (Vandy soccer keeper/football kicker) has her Texas priorities in order:

https://twitter.com/SarahFuller_27/status/1339326843300831233?s=19


Interesting. Never heard of Bucees, but then again I haven't spent much time in Texas.

I do like their slogan: "Where the Beaver Never Sleeps."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on December 16, 2020, 05:49:17 PM

Interesting. Never heard of Bucees, but then again I haven't spent much time in Texas.

I do like their slogan: "Where the Beaver Never Sleeps."

Ask TAMU about Buc-ee's. He knows.

You could spend all day there.

They are also in Georgia and Alabama. They are expanding to Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina.

Years ago, while in Houston, my friend's mom, a kind, soft spoken lady whispered to me, "Have you ever been to Buc-ee's? "  I said no. She just smiled and quietly took us there.

When we arrived, there was a giant colorful sign with Beaver logo. At first I was skeptical thinking, okay why are we at this enormous gas station/convenience store? She then whispered, go inside.

Buc-ees is its own city. It has everything, in every direction, and its very clean. Massive. When I eventually came back to the car, I said oh my gosh that place is amazing. She quietly smiled a proud smile when we left. I've been team Buc-ee's ever since.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on December 16, 2020, 05:56:39 PM
Kwik Trip >>>>>>>> Bucees.

Kwik Trip or Quik Trip? Although QuikTrip often goes by QT for short. (QT is mostly a Southern Midwest, Plains, Southwest based in Oklahoma but has MO TX, AZ)

And Kwik Trip (I believe mostly WI, MN based in WI) goes by Kwik Star in Iowa.

They're roughly pretty similar. I'd probably say QT then Kwik Trip.  But I'd take Buc-ee's over either one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 16, 2020, 06:23:09 PM
I haven't been to Arby's since pre-pandemic at work, so like a year.  But there's one near my house .. I was getting lunch for me and my sons just now.   

Pull up to the Arby's drive-thru .. the gal says "Hey, did you used to go to the Arby's in Waukesha?"

Sure enough, she looked familiar too.  We exchanged Arby's pleasantries.  I got some extra Arby's sauce.

Not sure if that's terribly sad (for both of us) or just another day in the Arby's universe. :-\

Ever since Scott worked at the Waukesha location back in the late 90s, the customer service at that location has been top notch.  Top notch!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 16, 2020, 08:41:06 PM
Kwik Trip >>>>>>>> Bucees.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/d35106c0b050df20335594e0d8c140da/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 16, 2020, 08:45:08 PM

Interesting. Never heard of Bucees, but then again I haven't spent much time in Texas.

I do like their slogan: "Where the Beaver Never Sleeps."

They advertise themselves as the cleanest bathrooms along the highway and they deliver.

There's a Bucees roughly halfway between College Station and Houston and it is a must stop for my wife and I every time we go to H-Town. They have some great road trip food items whether its their kolaches, brisket sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, candied nuts, or Bucee brand jerky, it's all good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 16, 2020, 08:59:25 PM
They advertise themselves as the cleanest bathrooms along the highway and they deliver.

Whoa!  Maybe for the area, but if you drive through Idaho Mr. Gas does have mighty impressive bathrooms.

(https://muscoop.com/uploads/mrgas.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 16, 2020, 10:14:16 PM
Whoa!  Maybe for the area, but if you drive through Idaho Mr. Gas does have mighty impressive bathrooms.

(https://muscoop.com/uploads/mrgas.jpg)

Kum & Go or gtfo.

https://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/18/best-place-to-bathroom-stop-in-colorado/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 16, 2020, 10:16:31 PM
Kum & Go or gtfo.

https://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/18/best-place-to-bathroom-stop-in-colorado/

When I toured Iowa I saw one of those. Was dying laughing the whole way back to Chicago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 16, 2020, 10:25:35 PM
When I toured Iowa I saw one of those. Was dying laughing the whole way back to Chicago.

Pretty sure that’s the first time I’ve ever seen the phrase ‘toured Iowa.’
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 16, 2020, 10:48:42 PM
Pretty sure that’s the first time I’ve ever seen the phrase ‘toured Iowa.’

😂 visited the Iowa campus when looking for a university.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 17, 2020, 06:21:05 AM
Kwik Trip or Quik Trip? Although QuikTrip often goes by QT for short. (QT is mostly a Southern Midwest, Plains, Southwest based in Oklahoma but has MO TX, AZ)

And Kwik Trip (I believe mostly WI, MN based in WI) goes by Kwik Star in Iowa.

They're roughly pretty similar. I'd probably say QT then Kwik Trip.  But I'd take Buc-ee's over either one.

KT was founded in Eau Claire, and is based in La Crosse.  They're something like the 3rd largest privately owned convenience store chain in the US
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 17, 2020, 06:29:56 AM
They advertise themselves as the cleanest bathrooms along the highway and they deliver.

There's a Bucees roughly halfway between College Station and Houston and it is a must stop for my wife and I every time we go to H-Town. They have some great road trip food items whether its their kolaches, brisket sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, candied nuts, or Bucee brand jerky, it's all good.

You can get boudain to go at Bucees. Just awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 17, 2020, 03:51:44 PM
It doesn't say if these weren't consensual acts


https://wgntv.com/news/business-headlines/louisiana-man-an-accused-of-committing-unnatural-sex-acts-with-2-horses/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 17, 2020, 04:43:04 PM
It doesn't say if these weren't consensual acts


https://wgntv.com/news/business-headlines/louisiana-man-an-accused-of-committing-unnatural-sex-acts-with-2-horses/

Neigh too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on December 17, 2020, 05:00:28 PM
It doesn't say if these weren't consensual acts


https://wgntv.com/news/business-headlines/louisiana-man-an-accused-of-committing-unnatural-sex-acts-with-2-horses/
*opens link*
Why don't these idiots put the mask over their mouths? They know they're on camera.
*reads article*
"unspecified sexual acts"....gotcha
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 17, 2020, 07:03:40 PM
It doesn't say if these weren't consensual acts


https://wgntv.com/news/business-headlines/louisiana-man-an-accused-of-committing-unnatural-sex-acts-with-2-horses/


It also doesn’t say whether the horses lit cigarettes afterwards. Shoddy journalism. Gotta answer the questions readers are likely to be thinking....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2020, 06:29:27 PM
Anyone here still eat cannibal sandwiches?

The WI Department of Health posted a warning against them, and it got quite a bit of attention. I had them at a number of wedding receptions and other family gatherings growing up, but it has probably been more than 20 years since the last one. And you?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/us/cannibal-sandwich-wisconsin.html?action=click&module=Latest&pgtype=Homepage

“Do they want to have a Christmas with severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting?” Dr. Murano said. “And possible hemolytic uremic syndrome and as a complication end up in the hospital with kidney failure? I’d rather cook my ground beef, please.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 18, 2020, 06:34:02 PM
Blea.   I don't even like my steaks too rare.   Cook that meat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on December 18, 2020, 06:45:49 PM
They advertise themselves as the cleanest bathrooms along the highway and they deliver.

There's a Bucees roughly halfway between College Station and Houston and it is a must stop for my wife and I every time we go to H-Town. They have some great road trip food items whether its their kolaches, brisket sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, candied nuts, or Bucee brand jerky, it's all good.

https://twitter.com/Coyylu/status/1339846880864440320?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 18, 2020, 06:49:12 PM
https://twitter.com/Coyylu/status/1339846880864440320?s=19


I was scrolling down the comments, and loved "Life hack: U can't be sad if UR asleep."

Can't argue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 20, 2020, 09:20:21 AM
Topper, I think this guy just challenged you to a duel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 20, 2020, 09:32:30 AM
Topper, I think this guy just challenged you to a duel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html)

"The closest I’ve come to an Arby’s since lockdown was watching one burn during the protests in Minneapolis."

That is so sad on multiple levels. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 20, 2020, 09:35:04 AM
Topper, I think this guy just challenged you to a duel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html)


And the words below heighten the intrigue. He claims to 'love' Arby's more than anybody, yet he calls the sandwiches 'deliciously mediocre?' This could get ugly....

I didn’t choose to be Mormon, or to grow up in the South, but those conservative structures did give me comfort — they provided an uncomplicated worldview, one with easy answers. I sometimes wonder if that’s what I indulge in when I eat these deliciously mediocre roast beef sandwiches, the fantasy of having something in common with the people I was once surrounded by and have now so fully abandoned.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 20, 2020, 09:37:31 AM
Topper, I think this guy just challenged you to a duel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/magazine/no-one-loves-arbys-like-i-do.html)

Existential Arby's
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 20, 2020, 09:45:01 AM
Existential Arby's


And it appeared in the NYTimes the same week as this:

What Is Death?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-death.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2020, 09:36:59 AM
So Kilauea is erupting again. Because 2020....

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/us/kilauea-volcano-eruption-hawaii.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2020, 01:51:13 PM
This one hits a little close to home....

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/21/europe/russia-navalny-poisoning-underpants-ward/index.html

A Russian agent sent to tail opposition leader Alexey Navalny has revealed how he was poisoned in August -- with the lethal nerve agent Novichok planted in his underpants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 21, 2020, 01:52:13 PM
This one hits a little close to home....

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/21/europe/russia-navalny-poisoning-underpants-ward/index.html

A Russian agent sent to tail opposition leader Alexey Navalny has revealed how he was poisoned in August -- with the lethal nerve agent Novichok planted in his underpants.


Which is why I never wear them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 21, 2020, 01:56:21 PM

Which is why I never wear them.

So you choose to poison all of those around you instead...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 21, 2020, 04:28:26 PM

Which is why I never wear them.



I do it for the cost savings...but avoiding being poisoned is a definite perk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on December 23, 2020, 01:57:12 AM
Saw the Decade Long General Manager of Real Chili yesterday and had him to a party at one of our places in February 2020. The Old  GM of Real Chili is a Big Hitter and Nice Kind Person like the Dalai Lama.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on December 23, 2020, 02:00:04 AM
Mrs McGuire was a classy nice and kind Lady who would play fun games with one of my Sons at Westmoor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 26, 2020, 09:47:57 PM
Any of y’all tried Oculus or a similar VR device? Do they really give you the “in the middle of the action” feel like the commercial implies?

If they are as good as advertised, I think it would be awesome to try something like bobsledding, ski jumping or driving an IndyCar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 26, 2020, 10:38:12 PM
Any of y’all tried Oculus or a similar VR device? Do they really give you the “in the middle of the action” feel like the commercial implies?

If they are as good as advertised, I think it would be awesome to try something like bobsledding, ski jumping or driving an IndyCar.

A guy at work has an Oculus and brought it in .. I used it for 15 minutes or so. 

It was .. kinda neat, but the games I tried were not amazing.  It's cool, I think my kids would use it for a few hours, but I that's about it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 27, 2020, 01:21:06 PM
An escalating recruiting war has led to a lawsuit...between the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55460888
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 28, 2020, 09:22:02 AM
Any of y’all tried Oculus or a similar VR device? Do they really give you the “in the middle of the action” feel like the commercial implies?

If they are as good as advertised, I think it would be awesome to try something like bobsledding, ski jumping or driving an IndyCar.

We git them for our boys last Christmas.  They rarely use them.  I've played around with it more than they have.  It's a novelty, nothing more.

Some of the videos are cool but not enough content yet.  The NBA has games in VR, so if you like that, it might be worth it.    Haven't played any games on it.

The biggest indictment of the system is probably the fact that my kids' favorite thing about it is the cat daycare homescreen video.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 28, 2020, 09:47:51 AM
Thanks 'Topper and Ziggy. I kinda figured it would be limited, given the relatively modest price.

Maybe I'll wait a couple more years....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 28, 2020, 10:26:19 AM
Thanks 'Topper and Ziggy. I kinda figured it would be limited, given the relatively modest price.

Maybe I'll wait a couple more years....

I'd wait.  The tech requirements to run quality VR games is pretty high... and therefore not a lot of people have them... so studios don't develop them.

Typically, if you're developing a game, you want it to run on multiple platforms, and be able to run really well on the lowest tech specs... so you can reach the widest audience possible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 30, 2020, 07:17:55 PM
TODAY IS NATIONAL BACON DAY.

What are you doing to celebrate?


https://www.ibtimes.com/national-bacon-day-2020-12-facts-you-never-knew-about-delicious-pork-slab-3111849

10. Bring home the bacon

The phrase "bring home the bacon" originated back in the 12th century when a church in England offered a side of bacon to any man who could swear before the church that he had not fought or quarreled with his wife for a year and a day. Any man who could “bring home the bacon” was highly respected in his community.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 30, 2020, 07:18:32 PM
Makin', hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 30, 2020, 10:26:41 PM
Risk is the worst game in human history. 

After 4 hours we had to invent rules to make it go faster.  Another hour, no one won and we all quit hating each other with the force of a thousand suns.

Nice job, Hasbro.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 30, 2020, 10:37:25 PM
TODAY IS NATIONAL BACON DAY.

What are you doing to celebrate?


https://www.ibtimes.com/national-bacon-day-2020-12-facts-you-never-knew-about-delicious-pork-slab-3111849

10. Bring home the bacon

The phrase "bring home the bacon" originated back in the 12th century when a church in England offered a side of bacon to any man who could swear before the church that he had not fought or quarreled with his wife for a year and a day. Any man who could “bring home the bacon” was highly respected in his community.


When men were men.

(https://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wuwm/files/styles/x_large/public/201806/dick-bacon-pat-white__1_.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 30, 2020, 11:58:34 PM
Risk is the worst game in human history. 

After 4 hours we had to invent rules to make it go faster.  Another hour, no one won and we all quit hating each other with the force of a thousand suns.

Nice job, Hasbro.

Use the app it's faster and less personal. I played my fiancé for the first and only time on the board and she got pissed at me whereas we play on the app all the time
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2020, 09:50:55 AM
Risk is the worst game in human history. 

After 4 hours we had to invent rules to make it go faster.  Another hour, no one won and we all quit hating each other with the force of a thousand suns.

Nice job, Hasbro.


Monopoly can be pretty brutal too. My daughter has always been Type A+++++ at the game, and to my knowledge never lost (or at least she never admitted she lost). After she and her boyfriend played a couple of times, she asked us to take their game home. When we asked why, she told us she really liked the guy, and was worried the game would jeopardize their relationship.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on December 31, 2020, 09:54:26 AM
I always liked Monopoly, the orginial version of the game. I know there are various versions. A game we have been playing more in recent years that has gotten pretty fun is Taboo. Highly recommend with a fun group.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 31, 2020, 09:57:25 AM
We play multiple family games of Catan every Christmas. Put it away and trash talk until the next year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2020, 10:12:34 AM
I always liked Monopoly, the orginial version of the game. I know there are various versions. A game we have been playing more in recent years that has gotten pretty fun is Taboo. Highly recommend with a fun group.


Definitely agree - if you're gonna play, it's the original version or GTFO. And if you have a fun group, it's a great game. Just be careful that your 'fun group' doesn't have any 'Monopoly Nazis' like my daughter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on December 31, 2020, 10:17:47 AM
Risk is the worst game in human history. 

After 4 hours we had to invent rules to make it go faster.  Another hour, no one won and we all quit hating each other with the force of a thousand suns.

Nice job, Hasbro.
Risk is awesome, until you have to shake dice non stop later in the game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 31, 2020, 11:31:51 AM
Another hour, no one won and we all quit hating each other with the force of a thousand suns.

A great example of a sentence where a comma could make all the difference. This is either a bad thing (i.e., you all hated each other after playing) or a good thing (i.e., you all reconciled after playing).

Reminded me of:

(https://www.inklyo.com/wp-content/uploads/Importance-Comma1.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2020, 12:31:31 PM

Definitely agree - if you're gonna play, it's the original version or GTFO. And if you have a fun group, it's a great game. Just be careful that your 'fun group' doesn't have any 'Monopoly Nazis' like my daughter.

Nothing more fun than getting liquored up with your extended family and playing "Cards Against Humanity".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 31, 2020, 12:39:42 PM
Nothing more fun than getting liquored up with your extended family and playing "Cards Against Humanity".

Done this twice. Once with my parents which I might still be scarred from. Once in England with my cousins and aunts and uncles, their version is much crazier but somehow nobody was uncomfortable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on December 31, 2020, 03:36:55 PM
My family always plays games on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  While Pit was the favorite for a long time (my grandmother who died a few years back at 102 introduced it to us), the most popular games now are Code Names, Secret Hitler (which is a blast if you have people with the right mindset to play it), Taboo and The Chameleon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2020, 04:30:13 PM
Nothing more fun than getting liquored up with your extended family and playing "Cards Against Humanity".


My daughter plays this with her friends, so I said I'd get it so we could play together sometime. She replied "this isn't the kind of game I'd ever play with you and mom."  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 31, 2020, 04:43:26 PM
When men were men.

(https://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wuwm/files/styles/x_large/public/201806/dick-bacon-pat-white__1_.jpg)




Mr. Nude Dude, aka Dick Bacon, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2020, 04:48:15 PM

Mr. Nude Dude, aka Dick Bacon, aina?



He always struck me as kinda odd (at least based on the press coverage), but man, what a great name!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 31, 2020, 06:12:35 PM

My daughter plays this with her friends, so I said I'd get it so we could play together sometime. She replied "this isn't the kind of game I'd ever play with you and mom."  ;D

Apparently you aren't cool enough. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 31, 2020, 07:34:18 PM
Apparently you aren't cool enough.


That would explain it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on December 31, 2020, 11:48:44 PM
Any y'all pee in da shower, hey?

Just a reminder about what was on tap 100 pages ago.

(http://mikestravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Manneken-Pis-Peeing-Boy-Statue-Brussels-Belgium-450x600.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 01, 2021, 11:07:24 AM
Life wuz simpler den, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 01, 2021, 01:19:53 PM
Life wuz simpler den, aina?


Duh gud ole dayz, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 02, 2021, 01:10:04 PM
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-achieve-sustained-high-fidelity-quantum-teleportation-over-44-km

Quantum Teleportation Was Just Achieved With 90% Accuracy Over a 44km Distance

It's happening gif
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 02, 2021, 01:38:06 PM
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-achieve-sustained-high-fidelity-quantum-teleportation-over-44-km

Quantum Teleportation Was Just Achieved With 90% Accuracy Over a 44km Distance

It's happening gif


Meh.

The folks in the next multiverse over have been doing this for decades....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 02, 2021, 02:46:51 PM
I keep seeing that Geico commercial with Tag Team serving ice cream and singing a version of the song that may actually be written for here.

"Scoop, there it is.  Scoop, there it is."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 02, 2021, 03:24:01 PM
I keep seeing that Geico commercial with Tag Team serving ice cream and singing a version of the song that may actually be written for here.

"Scoop, there it is.  Scoop, there it is."

I told my wife that I was going to sing that when getting ice cream tonight.

She ignored me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 07, 2021, 01:05:15 PM
Might wanna try this emotional support line, eh?

https://www.tiktok.com/@darryl88_1970/video/6904789489743400197
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 07, 2021, 05:34:07 PM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬

I was wrong. We are back as of a couple years ago BUT I was wrong we are not close to Old Big East back. In the Old Big East we rarely lost by over 10 in the regular season. We have recently lost 2 games by more than 10 Ugh.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 08, 2021, 09:49:41 AM
I was wrong. We are back as of a couple years ago BUT I was wrong we are not close to Old Big East back. In the Old Big East we rarely lost by over 10 in the regular season. We have recently lost 2 games by more than 10 Ugh.

Mike got teleported from another thread. Once again, Scoop is leading edge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 08, 2021, 01:37:34 PM
Mike got teleported from another thread. Once again, Scoop is leading edge.


Whenever I come here, I feel like I'm in a narrow uncharted zone between two parallel universes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 08, 2021, 03:37:52 PM
Mike got teleported from another thread. Once again, Scoop is leading edge.

Am just thankful to finally make Team Captain on Scoop. #Lifetime Goals #Blessed #Anything Else is a Bonus #Honored Esteemed Scoopers #Does not get any better than this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 08, 2021, 04:59:41 PM
Am just thankful to finally make Team Captain on Scoop. #Lifetime Goals #Blessed #Anything Else is a Bonus #Honored Esteemed Scoopers #Does not get any better than this.


Time for new business cards, eh?  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 09, 2021, 12:23:05 AM

Time for new business cards, eh?  ;)

Lol Yes 😉
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 09, 2021, 07:02:40 AM
Death due to tasing yourself in the testicles.

My son got a board game 'Stupid Deaths' for Christmas.   That one will make the next edition.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 09, 2021, 08:32:41 AM
Death due to tasing yourself in the testicles.

My son got a board game 'Stupid Deaths' for Christmas.   That one will make the next edition.
And the woman carrying the "Don't Tread on Me" Gasden flag was...trampled to death.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 09, 2021, 09:41:03 AM
Death due to tasing yourself in the testicles.

My son got a board game 'Stupid Deaths' for Christmas.   That one will make the next edition.


Seems like a great candidate for a Darwin Award as well....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 11, 2021, 04:33:57 PM
Got my $2k in Trump-bucks stimulus money today.   That guy is awright.

Headin' to Arby's, anyone need a few sacks?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 11, 2021, 04:46:25 PM
Got my $2k in Trump-bucks stimulus money today.   That guy is awright.

Headin' to Arby's, anyone need a few sacks?


Does this mean 2021 is the Year of Arby's too?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 11, 2021, 04:57:31 PM

Does this mean 2021 is the Year of Arby's too?

Only if we're lucky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 11, 2021, 07:17:44 PM
Who could possibly have guessed this wouldn’t be a big hit? I mean...they had meat wraps for crying out loud.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-oddly-stalin-doner/stalin-themed-cafe-in-moscow-closed-after-public-outcry-idUSKBN29E0LU

A shawarma shop in Moscow was forced to close a day after it opened following an outcry over its provocative Josef Stalin-themed branding, the shop’s owner told Reuters on Saturday.

The Stalin Doner shop featured a portrait of the controversial Communist leader above its front door. Inside, a man dressed in the Stalin-era security service uniform served customers meat wraps named after Soviet leaders.

...

Stalin’s rule was marked by mass repression, labour camps and famine. Nearly 700,000 people were executed during the Great Terror of 1936-38, according to conservative official estimates.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 12, 2021, 09:30:26 AM
Who could possibly have guessed this wouldn’t be a big hit? I mean...they had meat wraps for crying out loud.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-oddly-stalin-doner/stalin-themed-cafe-in-moscow-closed-after-public-outcry-idUSKBN29E0LU

A shawarma shop in Moscow was forced to close a day after it opened following an outcry over its provocative Josef Stalin-themed branding, the shop’s owner told Reuters on Saturday.

The Stalin Doner shop featured a portrait of the controversial Communist leader above its front door. Inside, a man dressed in the Stalin-era security service uniform served customers meat wraps named after Soviet leaders.

...

Stalin’s rule was marked by mass repression, labour camps and famine. Nearly 700,000 people were executed during the Great Terror of 1936-38, according to conservative official estimates.


I wonder if they check your passports before entering and if you're Ukrainian you don't get to eat.  Cruel people come up with ideas like this and think they're good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 12, 2021, 01:47:07 PM
A lost password could cost this guy $220 million. Or to put it in more relatable terms, 55 million Beef 'N Cheddars!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/technology/bitcoin-passwords-wallets-fortunes.html

Stefan Thomas, a German-born programmer living in San Francisco, has two guesses left to figure out a password that is worth, as of this week, about $220 million.

The password will let him unlock a small hard drive, known as an IronKey, which contains the private keys to a digital wallet that holds 7,002 Bitcoin. While the price of Bitcoin dropped sharply on Monday, it is still up more than 50 percent from just a month ago, when it passed its previous all-time high of around $20,000.

The problem is that Mr. Thomas years ago lost the paper where he wrote down the password for his IronKey, which gives users 10 guesses before it seizes up and encrypts its contents forever. He has since tried eight of his most commonly used password formulations — to no avail.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 12, 2021, 02:12:58 PM
A lost password could cost this guy $220 million. Or to put it in more relatable terms, 55 million Beef 'N Cheddars!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/technology/bitcoin-passwords-wallets-fortunes.html

Stefan Thomas, a German-born programmer living in San Francisco, has two guesses left to figure out a password that is worth, as of this week, about $220 million.

The password will let him unlock a small hard drive, known as an IronKey, which contains the private keys to a digital wallet that holds 7,002 Bitcoin. While the price of Bitcoin dropped sharply on Monday, it is still up more than 50 percent from just a month ago, when it passed its previous all-time high of around $20,000.

The problem is that Mr. Thomas years ago lost the paper where he wrote down the password for his IronKey, which gives users 10 guesses before it seizes up and encrypts its contents forever. He has since tried eight of his most commonly used password formulations — to no avail.


If I were him I'd auction that off. Some wealthy person would take the chance that they'll find someone to break it and reap the benefits of it increasing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 12, 2021, 02:45:16 PM
Hah, I've bricked a couple ironkeys in my life.  Fortunately nothing important on them, just the only USB drive my company allows - and digging them out once every couple years is problematic.

But back to this dude - he only trusts an ironkey, then writes the password on a piece of paper!?!  Idiot.  Then loses the paper?  Imbecile.

If I were him I'd auction that off. Some wealthy person would take the chance that they'll find someone to break it and reap the benefits of it increasing.

Be interesting to see if anyone would take the gamble.  They're pretty well know to be as hard to hack as anything out there (i.e. - nobdy has cracked one to my knowledge)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 12, 2021, 03:42:16 PM
A lost password could cost this guy $220 million. Or to put it in more relatable terms, 55 million Beef 'N Cheddars!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/technology/bitcoin-passwords-wallets-fortunes.html

Stefan Thomas, a German-born programmer living in San Francisco, has two guesses left to figure out a password that is worth, as of this week, about $220 million.

The password will let him unlock a small hard drive, known as an IronKey, which contains the private keys to a digital wallet that holds 7,002 Bitcoin. While the price of Bitcoin dropped sharply on Monday, it is still up more than 50 percent from just a month ago, when it passed its previous all-time high of around $20,000.

The problem is that Mr. Thomas years ago lost the paper where he wrote down the password for his IronKey, which gives users 10 guesses before it seizes up and encrypts its contents forever. He has since tried eight of his most commonly used password formulations — to no avail.


How did this get reported? Did Mr. Thomas inform the NY Times that he was an idiot?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 12, 2021, 05:14:30 PM
If I were him I'd auction that off. Some wealthy person would take the chance that they'll find someone to break it and reap the benefits of it increasing.


Some guy from Stanford has offered to get into the account for a 10% cut.

https://twitter.com/alexstamos/status/1348999178702057476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1348999178702057476%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Ftechnology%2F2021%2Fjan%2F12%2Fin-bits-the-programmer-locked-out-of-his-130m-bitcoin-account
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 13, 2021, 07:41:02 AM
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/you-can-walk-your-dog-on-a-leash-after-curfew-but-not-your-partner/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 13, 2021, 08:54:23 AM
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/you-can-walk-your-dog-on-a-leash-after-curfew-but-not-your-partner/


Crazy Canadians, eh?

As an aside, I went out for a walk with a Canadian friend the other day. She was wearing knit mittens she had gotten from Tim Horton's. There was a design of a donut on one and a cup of coffee on the other...like these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274295614301?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=274295614301&targetid=1068323850670&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1020048&poi=&campaignid=10454522063&mkgroupid=104612011340&rlsatarget=aud-622524042958:pla-1068323850670&abcId=2146002&merchantid=114784116&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fr_BRDaARIsAABw4Eujt877IeAoyB7G6XsVue2ZCxzGznapJ4aitcP_LVgULZRxUm_kWskaAjqTEALw_wcB
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 13, 2021, 09:27:07 AM

Crazy Canadians, eh?

As an aside, I went out for a walk with a Canadian friend the other day. She was wearing knit mittens she had gotten from Tim Horton's. There was a design of a donut on one and a cup of coffee on the other...like these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274295614301?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=274295614301&targetid=1068323850670&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1020048&poi=&campaignid=10454522063&mkgroupid=104612011340&rlsatarget=aud-622524042958:pla-1068323850670&abcId=2146002&merchantid=114784116&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fr_BRDaARIsAABw4Eujt877IeAoyB7G6XsVue2ZCxzGznapJ4aitcP_LVgULZRxUm_kWskaAjqTEALw_wcB
marry that woman!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 13, 2021, 09:54:58 AM
marry that woman!


LOL.

She got divorced several years back and has jokingly said that her 'marriage stock' has never been higher than the past couple of years. Free pass across the northern border and donuts to boot, eh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 13, 2021, 10:06:02 AM

LOL.

She got divorced several years back and has jokingly said that her 'marriage stock' has never been higher than the past couple of years. Free pass across the northern border and donuts to boot, eh?

JayBee territory, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 13, 2021, 03:24:58 PM
JayBee territory, hey?

"He never married"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 13, 2021, 03:57:08 PM
Any guys want to make some extra scratch? You can become a sperm king: https://menshumor.com/lifestyle/your-balls-are-a-goldmine-the-cost-of-sperm-is-skyrocketing/ (https://menshumor.com/lifestyle/your-balls-are-a-goldmine-the-cost-of-sperm-is-skyrocketing/)
Quote
If you’re one of the one hundred fifty million Americans who is a man that produces sperm, we have amazing news for you, your balls could be worth a ton of money. Yup, you’re sitting on gold, literally. According to The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/business/sperm-donors-facebook-groups.html), the cost of sperm is skyrocketing as demand for donors during the pandemic is through the roof.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 13, 2021, 04:00:40 PM
Any guys want to make some extra scratch? You can become a sperm king: https://menshumor.com/lifestyle/your-balls-are-a-goldmine-the-cost-of-sperm-is-skyrocketing/ (https://menshumor.com/lifestyle/your-balls-are-a-goldmine-the-cost-of-sperm-is-skyrocketing/)


Being a sperm king sounds like it would be even cooler than being the Assman.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 13, 2021, 04:25:51 PM

Being a sperm king sounds like it would be even cooler than being the Assman.


But is it as cool as being a Grandstaff?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 13, 2021, 04:35:32 PM

But is it as cool as being a Grandstaff?




So many options, and unlike apples they all sound good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 13, 2021, 05:16:36 PM
Any guys want to make some extra scratch? You can become a sperm king: https://menshumor.com/lifestyle/your-balls-are-a-goldmine-the-cost-of-sperm-is-skyrocketing/ (https://menshumor.com/lifestyle/your-balls-are-a-goldmine-the-cost-of-sperm-is-skyrocketing/)

Think of all the money that is being blown
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 13, 2021, 06:29:26 PM
Think of all the money that is being blown


The main thrust of your comment is spot on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 13, 2021, 06:53:06 PM
Think of all the money that is being blown

That’s nothing compared to all the money that slipped through your fingers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on January 13, 2021, 07:09:02 PM
At my age becoming a Sperm King is likely out of my reach. Perhaps a Sperm Duke, Earl or Lord - but unlikely a King.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 13, 2021, 07:41:52 PM
Damn vasectomy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 14, 2021, 08:03:04 AM
That’s nothing compared to all the money that slipped through your fingers.*


*Credit where due: My freshman year at Marquette there was an open mic night at the Mug Rack in BMU. Some guy named "Bax" or something like that (a heavier set guy with dark hair and beard) did a couple jokes about sperm banks paying for samples and made the joke about all the money that had slipped through his fingers. I have no idea if he originated the joke or ripped it off from someone else, but that's where I heard it. Crazy that I remember that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 14, 2021, 08:19:03 AM
I actually looked into that in college when I needed rent and beer money.

They have mandatory height limits and a bunch of other stipulations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on January 14, 2021, 11:09:49 PM

*Credit where due: My freshman year at Marquette there was an open mic night at the Mug Rack in BMU. Some guy named "Bax" or something like that (a heavier set guy with dark hair and beard) did a couple jokes about sperm banks paying for samples and made the joke about all the money that had slipped through his fingers. I have no idea if he originated the joke or ripped it off from someone else, but that's where I heard it. Crazy that I remember that.
We must’ve overlapped at MU. I was there 86-90. “Bax” was Mike Baxter or Mike Baxendale. He had a radio show at Marquette called “The Bax and Wookie Show.” I think he was a senior when I was a freshman. I remember them both being pretty funny guys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 15, 2021, 02:12:21 AM
"He never married"

JB? married? oh probably many times each night
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 15, 2021, 07:03:17 AM
We must’ve overlapped at MU. I was there 86-90. “Bax” was Mike Baxter or Mike Baxendale. He had a radio show at Marquette called “The Bax and Wookie Show.” I think he was a senior when I was a freshman. I remember them both being pretty funny guys.
Mike actually made a career in radio.  Out in Massachusetts, I think.   I was on the staff at WMUR when his then radio show partner Mike Wukich (Sp?) was the station manager.   Great guy, fun year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 15, 2021, 07:19:56 AM
Mike actually made a career in radio.  Out in Massachusetts, I think.   I was on the staff at WMUR when his then radio show partner Mike Wukich (Sp?) was the station manager.   Great guy, fun year.

We probably have some common friends and acquaintances. My roommate freshman year was involved in WMUR and my wife's room mate of several years was very involved and I think maybe even the station manager at one point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 15, 2021, 07:22:50 AM
We must’ve overlapped at MU. I was there 86-90. “Bax” was Mike Baxter or Mike Baxendale. He had a radio show at Marquette called “The Bax and Wookie Show.” I think he was a senior when I was a freshman. I remember them both being pretty funny guys.

87-91.  Baxendale sounds right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 15, 2021, 09:10:50 PM
JB? married? oh probably many times each night



Nah, just went on da honeymoons, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 16, 2021, 02:45:23 PM
I was at the grocery store a while back and needed peanut butter.  After 5 decades of Skippy, I thought, you know what 2020?  I need a change.  Let's shake things up.  Let's travel the path not taken, and I purchased Jif.

Tastes the same as Skippy.

The end.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2021, 03:51:36 PM
I was at the grocery store a while back and needed peanut butter.  After 5 decades of Skippy, I thought, you know what 2020?  I need a change.  Let's shake things up.  Let's travel the path not taken, and I purchased Jif.

Tastes the same as Skippy.

The end.


Choosy mods choose Jif?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 16, 2021, 04:11:06 PM
I was at the grocery store a while back and needed peanut butter.  After 5 decades of Skippy, I thought, you know what 2020?  I need a change.  Let's shake things up.  Let's travel the path not taken, and I purchased Jif.

Tastes the same as Skippy.

The end.

Adults prefer this...
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-a04d0/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/16296/17529/skrewball-peanut-butter-whiskey__22450.1567007288.jpg?c=2)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 16, 2021, 05:05:25 PM


Nah, just went on da honeymoons, aina?
No need to marry, has a pole dancing girl as neighbor
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 16, 2021, 05:06:50 PM
Free JB 2021, hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2021, 09:34:10 PM
Free JB 2021, hey


We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 16, 2021, 11:42:52 PM
Free JB 2021, hey

I concur with this solution.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 16, 2021, 11:43:19 PM
Adults prefer this...
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-a04d0/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/16296/17529/skrewball-peanut-butter-whiskey__22450.1567007288.jpg?c=2)

How ass does that taste?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 17, 2021, 08:36:43 AM
Free JB 2021, hey

Wrong forum.  Post this on the Parole Board.

tee hee hee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on January 17, 2021, 08:56:25 AM
I was at the grocery store a while back and needed peanut butter.  After 5 decades of Skippy, I thought, you know what 2020?  I need a change.  Let's shake things up.  Let's travel the path not taken, and I purchased Jif.

Tastes the same as Skippy.

The end.

I hope it was still the creamy version at least.  Crunchy peanut butter is just wrong.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 17, 2021, 08:58:29 AM
Crunchier, the better.

Free JB!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 17, 2021, 09:43:17 AM
Crunchier, the better.
100%

Free JB!
EEEWWW
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 17, 2021, 11:33:27 AM
How ass does that taste?

It's basically the PB version of fireball.  So...if you're into sweetened whiskeys, and like PB, you might like it.

It's about the only "whiskey" my wife will drink neat, so that tells you something I guess...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 17, 2021, 11:54:23 AM
Costco PB=tits

Free BeeJay 2021, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 17, 2021, 01:00:56 PM
Costco PB=tits

Free BeeJay 2021, hey?


Costco most anything, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 17, 2021, 01:30:30 PM
If you're gonna get so wasted you can't tell the difference between steps and the road, you should probably stay away from the Capitol when it's surrounded by the National Guard.

https://apnews.com/article/arrests-madison-wisconsin-crime-9ca529a3bfa7aa64496059dc0ff23da3

Authorities say the actions of an intoxicated man who drove his vehicle up the stairs of the Wisconsin Capitol grounds Saturday night did not appear to be politically motivated.

Police said Willie Burks, 44, of Madison, drove up the exterior steps on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and around the exterior of statehouse just before 9:30 p.m. He then left the capitol grounds and drove against traffic before parking his vehicle.

Burks was arrested for his third drunken driving offense and taken to the Dane County Jail. He was also charged with reckless driving, operating while suspended, driving against traffic and driving on the sidewalk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on January 17, 2021, 03:21:25 PM
Three year anniversary of the poopknife. Probably the highlight of 2018, at least until Markus scored 40 in a half.

https://twitter.com/brewcity1977/status/1350915934278602754?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 17, 2021, 07:35:41 PM
What's the deal with pizza places cutting their pies into squares?   That's just wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on January 17, 2021, 07:41:42 PM
What's the deal with pizza places cutting their pies into squares?   That's just wrong.
Marty's cuts in squares,  but they are by far my favorite. I agree though pizza shouldn't be in squares that's not right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 17, 2021, 07:44:42 PM
What's the deal with pizza places cutting their pies into squares?   That's just wrong.

you mean tavern style with slices? or do you mean detroit style where its all square?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on January 17, 2021, 07:53:32 PM

Costco most anything, hey?

Especially their Chocolate Chunk cookies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 17, 2021, 08:20:05 PM
Give me triangles or give me death.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 17, 2021, 08:23:03 PM
Give me triangles or give me death.



This. Properly shaped slices are worth fighting for.

I think companies that are doing square slices are doing it because...never mind; I can’t think of any reasons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 17, 2021, 08:24:07 PM
Give me triangles or give me death.

Are they really triangles if one side is curved?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 17, 2021, 08:26:50 PM
Are they really triangles if one side is curved?


You are correct. Technically, they are sectors of a circle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 17, 2021, 08:33:52 PM
As long as there is pineapple on it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 17, 2021, 08:40:34 PM
As long as there is pineapple on it.



You some kinda commie?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 17, 2021, 08:57:32 PM


You some kinda commie?!?
clearly you've never had borsht thin crust
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 18, 2021, 08:49:17 AM

You are correct. Technically, they are sectors of a circle.

Is it sector?  I was trying to google the vocab for this.  I think there's a fancier word for it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2021, 09:17:07 AM
Is it sector?  I was trying to google the vocab for this.  I think there's a fancier word for it.


Yes. From the (mockingly named) 'math is fun' website:

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/circle-sector-segment.html

If you cut the pizza into quarters, each sector is also called a quadrant.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 18, 2021, 02:41:59 PM
https://nypost.com/2021/01/18/gwyneth-paltrows-vagina-candle-ignites-in-uk-home-report

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina’ candle reportedly explodes in UK woman’s home

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 18, 2021, 02:52:19 PM
https://nypost.com/2021/01/18/gwyneth-paltrows-vagina-candle-ignites-in-uk-home-report

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina’ candle reportedly explodes in UK woman’s home

"I’ve never seen anything like it. The whole thing was ablaze and it was too hot to touch"

I guess Paltrow's got herpes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on January 18, 2021, 03:07:48 PM
https://nypost.com/2021/01/18/gwyneth-paltrows-vagina-candle-ignites-in-uk-home-report

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina’ candle reportedly explodes in UK woman’s home

A candle marketed as “smelling like my vagina”? How very woke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on January 18, 2021, 03:32:20 PM
I love that this is still going.

I haven’t come digging into this thread since the arguments of red delicious apple and whether it is worth pies or just garbage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 18, 2021, 03:54:10 PM
A candle marketed as “smelling like my vagina”? How very woke.

Not woke but wick-ed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 18, 2021, 04:00:02 PM
Couldn't extinguish the fire because guys don't know how to find the wick.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 18, 2021, 06:49:34 PM
Imma gonna launch a candle called "this smells like my ass after wings."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 18, 2021, 07:56:38 PM
Puttin' it two a vote:

Vote for only one...

Paltrow's Pussay

or

Ziggy's Ass
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2021, 08:29:51 PM
Puttin' it two a vote:

Vote for only one...

Paltrow's Pussay

or

Ziggy's Ass


This a trick question?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 18, 2021, 08:32:09 PM
https://nypost.com/2021/01/18/gwyneth-paltrows-vagina-candle-ignites-in-uk-home-report

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina’ candle reportedly explodes in UK woman’s home


Musta been fun taking the 911 call for that one:

“My house is on fire! Gwyneth Paltrow‘s vagina just exploded!“
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 18, 2021, 09:13:06 PM

This a trick question?
Has to be
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 18, 2021, 09:57:09 PM

This a trick question?

True Agree sounds like a loaded question 🙂
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 18, 2021, 09:57:54 PM
True Agree sounds like a loaded question 🙂
No Pun Intended
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2021, 03:34:30 PM
Anyone here remember who Jerry McNertney was (without looking him up)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 20, 2021, 06:40:50 PM
Former MLB catcher, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2021, 06:48:29 PM
Former MLB catcher, aina?

Bingo, doc!

I remembered him because he was the starting catcher for the Brewers’ first opening day back in 1970. His career actually began a few years earlier with the White Sox.

You know how random thoughts and names inexplicably pop into your head every once in a while? I was on the NordicTrack this morning when suddenly his name popped into my head.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 20, 2021, 06:52:23 PM
Yeah, like Marty Patton, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 20, 2021, 07:57:31 PM
Bingo, doc!

I remembered him because he was the starting catcher for the Brewers’ first opening day back in 1970. His career actually began a few years earlier with the White Sox.

You know how random thoughts and names inexplicably pop into your head every once in a while? I was on the NordicTrack this morning when suddenly his name popped into my head.

  hate to admit, but i knew exactly who you were talking about Goooo.  i remember before the brewers moved to milwaukee, the white sox would play a few games up here at county stadium.  the programs were like a piece of cardboard folded in half with a few short bio's and a place to keep score.  then game tommy harper and the rest of the team...oh danny walton was like our first stormin gormin :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2021, 08:45:53 PM
Yeah, like Marty Patton, hey?


You bet. Tommy Harper was my favorite Brewer as a little kid, and I liked Davey May too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2021, 08:46:29 PM
  hate to admit, but i knew exactly who you were talking about Goooo.  i remember before the brewers moved to milwaukee, the white sox would play a few games up here at county stadium.  the programs were like a piece of cardboard folded in half with a few short bio's and a place to keep score.  then game tommy harper and the rest of the team...oh danny walton was like our first stormin gormin :D



I still have programs from the first couple of years, and I always kept score!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 21, 2021, 05:20:12 PM
Best one of the day:

https://gfycat.com/heavenlymiserlyichneumonfly
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 21, 2021, 07:05:13 PM
Best one of the day:

https://gfycat.com/heavenlymiserlyichneumonfly


That is awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on January 21, 2021, 07:18:01 PM
Yeah, like Marty Patton, hey?

Johnny Briggs and Joe Lahoud
We would sit in the left field bleachers between them
Stadium bus was $1.00 ( stopped at McCormick Hall)
Bleacher seat was $1.50

1973/1974

Only went to a few games but oddly, never forgot their names.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 21, 2021, 07:23:16 PM
Johnny Briggs and Joe Lahoud
We would sit in the left field bleachers between them
Stadium bus was $1.00 ( stopped at McCormick Hall)
Bleacher seat was $1.50

1973/1974

Only went to a few games but oddly, never forgot their names.


Some great memories associated with those names. The Brewers were awful, but just going to the games was awesome.

I also remember how the PA announcer would draw out the name when he said Sixto Lezcano!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 21, 2021, 09:31:00 PM
Heard Big round of layoffs made at Marquette  today at the end of the day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 22, 2021, 06:46:39 AM
Includes Woj, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 22, 2021, 09:34:16 AM
Heard Big round of layoffs made at Marquette  today at the end of the day.

This is confirmed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 22, 2021, 09:45:12 AM
This explains the private jet that flew from Bradley to Milwaukee yesterday.

#flightracker   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2021, 10:09:51 AM
I suck at photoshop, but I'd love it if someone here (hint, hint!) could photoshop Bernie into the picture of Al being flipped off by Glenn Hughes....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 22, 2021, 10:54:13 AM
I suck at photoshop, but I'd love it if someone here (hint, hint!) could photoshop Bernie into the picture of Al being flipped off by Glenn Hughes....

I started a Bernie meme thread.  No Al photo, but check it out anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 22, 2021, 12:22:23 PM
https://www.fox16.com/news/president-biden-has-button-used-to-order-diet-coke-removed-from-oval-offices-resolute-desk/

If you had a button .. what would it deliver?

Correct answer: beef n cheddar
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 22, 2021, 12:41:39 PM
https://www.fox16.com/news/president-biden-has-button-used-to-order-diet-coke-removed-from-oval-offices-resolute-desk/

If you had a button .. what would it deliver?

Correct answer: beef n cheddar

Hot, cheese and onions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2021, 01:24:13 PM
https://www.fox16.com/news/president-biden-has-button-used-to-order-diet-coke-removed-from-oval-offices-resolute-desk/

If you had a button .. what would it deliver?

Correct answer: beef n cheddar


Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 22, 2021, 01:55:25 PM
https://www.fox16.com/news/president-biden-has-button-used-to-order-diet-coke-removed-from-oval-offices-resolute-desk/

If you had a button .. what would it deliver?

Correct answer: beef n cheddar
Celery sticks and baby carrots.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 22, 2021, 01:59:50 PM
Celery sticks and baby carrots.

You know I only recently found out baby carrots are just regular carrots. Mind blown.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 22, 2021, 04:26:54 PM
White Castle sliders.  One for each buzz.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 22, 2021, 05:10:13 PM
That was the intern button for quite a few presidents.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 22, 2021, 06:06:19 PM
White Castle sliders.  One for each buzz.

That works.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on January 22, 2021, 08:47:33 PM
https://www.fox16.com/news/president-biden-has-button-used-to-order-diet-coke-removed-from-oval-offices-resolute-desk/

If you had a button .. what would it deliver?

Correct answer: beef n cheddar

Whiskey ginger beer & Culver’s cheese curds
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 22, 2021, 09:30:26 PM
I love the new Progressive Insurance  commercial: “Jamie, do you know what a beard is?“

Your fave(s)?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 23, 2021, 03:31:41 AM
https://www.fox16.com/news/president-biden-has-button-used-to-order-diet-coke-removed-from-oval-offices-resolute-desk/

If you had a button .. what would it deliver?

Correct answer: beef n cheddar

2 chicks at the same time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 23, 2021, 08:10:11 AM
Dat's probably watt Clinton used it fore, hey!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on January 23, 2021, 09:50:04 AM
Celery sticks and baby carrots.
truth:
https://twitter.com/GrantTanaka/status/1352838529571713025 (https://twitter.com/GrantTanaka/status/1352838529571713025)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on January 23, 2021, 09:57:39 AM
Does scoop work on any mobile apps like Tapatalk?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 23, 2021, 09:59:04 AM
Does scoop work on any mobile apps like Tapatalk?


No but its mobile format in a regular browser is pretty good.  Better than Tapatalk IMO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on January 23, 2021, 10:40:26 AM
Has anyone tried the Dots cheese curls?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 23, 2021, 10:42:58 AM
I love the new Progressive Insurance  commercial: “Jamie, do you know what a beard is?“

Your fave(s)?

I like the one making fun of people who hang signs with inspirational or  "whimsical" quotes. It has been a pet peeve of mine for quite awhile
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 23, 2021, 01:37:04 PM
My wife had to attend an online seminar about microaggressions.

It triggered her.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 23, 2021, 09:03:52 PM
No but its mobile format in a regular browser is pretty good.  Better than Tapatalk IMO.

Thanks.  Not really NM, but I actually put some effort into making the mobile theme *very* responsive.  It actually works better than the desktop theme in most instances.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on January 26, 2021, 03:56:23 PM
I love the new Progressive Insurance  commercial: “Jamie, do you know what a beard is?“

Your fave(s)?
By far the Dr. Rick commercials for Progressive about not becoming your parents.  They crack me up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2021, 06:05:33 PM
By far the Dr. Rick commercials for Progressive about not becoming your parents.  They crack me up.


Those are clever, but I tired of them kind of quickly. Maybe they hit a little bit too close to home…🤔

I like the one where Flo says something to Bigfoot, and he says “my name is Daryl.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 27, 2021, 04:23:34 PM
Anyone else hate with a passion the latest Hy Vee commercial?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 27, 2021, 04:29:18 PM
The one that currently bugs me is a sleep apnea clinic in Milw. where the Dr. says "We have in office solutions and we're not afraid to use them"

Well I hope not
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 28, 2021, 07:09:49 PM
Bucks kneed another scorer ta bee legit. Preferably at da 2 gard. Donte ain't da answer, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 28, 2021, 07:52:52 PM
A city in Finland implements a new cross country ski-sharing system. Bike-sharing, cold-weather style…

https://www.forbes.com/sites/willmcgough/2021/01/27/a-city-in-finland-has-launched-an-urban-ski-sharing-program/?sh=7d6704b1db54
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Knight Commission on January 28, 2021, 09:30:54 PM
I would have targeted victory for MU against DePaul but they lost. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 30, 2021, 07:53:16 AM
So I guess Jon Stewart is permabanned from Scoop?

https://twitter.com/jonstewart/status/1355323168110632961
"Yes...I’ve come back up on you...much like one of your nasty nasty sandwiches...."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 30, 2021, 05:45:31 PM
Earlier this afternoon, a friend reminder me of something that bears repeating.

ND sucks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 30, 2021, 07:54:15 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 31, 2021, 07:26:35 AM
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/98bd150425ea65d8d1fff472cc93683f/tumblr_p21mbpCcGf1toamj8o1_500.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 31, 2021, 04:28:02 PM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬

Marquette would of Won Just as many, if not more NCAA games in the last 8 Years. Had MU stayed in Old Big East with UCONN and CUSE, Like UCONN and CUSE wanted MU to. Add some crappy football schools, it would of been a crappier conference But MU would of been in Control. Not the Potsy at the Poker Table like we are in the Néw BE. New Big East backers will disagree But it is the Truth. We Are Marquette! Go Marquette!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 31, 2021, 04:30:19 PM
Cuse wasn't in the Old Big East.  They had already moved to the ACC.

Staying in the AAC would have been a really bad move.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 31, 2021, 04:50:30 PM
Cuse wasn't in the Old Big East.  They had already moved to the ACC.

Staying in the AAC would have been a really bad move.

Cuse was in the Old Big East they did not leave until after we turned down ESPN’s crappy deal which we should of took. And Won more NCAA games.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 01, 2021, 09:51:30 AM
This is just a load of crap.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/australia/wombat-poop-cubes-intl-scli-scn/index.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 01, 2021, 09:56:36 AM
Cuse was in the Old Big East they did not leave until after we turned down ESPN’s crappy deal which we should of took. And Won more NCAA games.


Cuse was out of the BE when the C7 split away from what is now the AAC.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 01, 2021, 10:01:17 AM
Hot Tub Time Machine is one of the best movies of all time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 01, 2021, 10:21:44 AM
Hot Tub Time Machine is one of the best movies of all time.


You mean one of the best ‘time machine’ movies of all time?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 01, 2021, 11:16:38 AM

You mean one of the best ‘time machine’ movies of all time?

That too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 01, 2021, 01:24:55 PM
Interesting finding on concussions in football published today in JAMA Neurology.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/sports/concussions-college-football-practice.html?action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage

The authors of the new study, published in JAMA Neurology, a peer-reviewed journal, found that 72 percent of the concussions they reviewed over five college football seasons happened during practice. And although preseason training accounted for about one-fifth of the time the researchers studied, they found that nearly half of the concussions occurred during that period.

Changes to the rules that govern games, they wrote, “are an important component to protecting athletes during competition,” but they asserted that revisions to training activities before and during the season “could lead to a substantial reduction” in concussions.


---------------

So basically, practices are more dangerous than games, and preseason practices are especially problematic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 02:38:51 AM

Cuse was out of the BE when the C7 split away from what is now the AAC.

CUSE was in the Old Big East when MU was in the Old Big East and the Crappy ESPN deal was turned down. CUSE  and UCONN wanted us to stay and take the ESPN deal add crappy football schools and continue on. Cuse and UConn from “first hand knowledge”  could not believe we turned down the crappy ESPN deal. The conference would of been crappier Yes True But MU would of Had more control similar to the Old Big East and won some more NCAA games. Instead of being the potsy at the poker table with less power in the New Big East and Zero NCAA wins in 8 years to show for it. There is “much more” but that is all that can be said. MU just has to do the best they can with what they have been dealt.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 02:44:46 AM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally held his hand to my ear and whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally held his hand to my ear and whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬

Marquette was 8/8 in NCAA appearances in the Old Big East with at least 10 NCAA Big Dance Wins during that time.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 02, 2021, 08:28:22 AM

Marquette was 8/8 in NCAA appearances in the Old Big East with at least 10 NCAA Big Dance Wins during that time.

Um they went 1-1 in 08, 1-1 in 09, 2-1 in 11, 2-1 in 12, 3-1 in 13 wheres the 10th win? They were 0-1 in 06, 07, & 10
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 02, 2021, 08:31:34 AM
CUSE was in the Old Big East when MU was in the Old Big East and the Crappy ESPN deal was turned down. CUSE  and UCONN wanted us to stay and take the ESPN deal add crappy football schools and continue on. Cuse and UConn from “first hand knowledge”  could not believe we turned down the crappy ESPN deal. The conference would of been crappier Yes True But MU would of Had more control similar to the Old Big East and won some more NCAA games. Instead of being the potsy at the poker table with less power in the New Big East and Zero NCAA wins in 8 years to show for it. There is “much more” but that is all that can be said. MU just has to do the best they can with what they have been dealt.


You are completely wrong about this.  Marquette would have been stuck in a conference with a bunch of football playing members where basketball is an afterthought.  Why do you think UConn left the conference?

Our lack of NCAA success has nothing to do with our current conference membership.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 02, 2021, 08:55:29 AM
CUSE was in the Old Big East when MU was in the Old Big East and the Crappy ESPN deal was turned down. CUSE  and UCONN wanted us to stay and take the ESPN deal add crappy football schools and continue on. Cuse and UConn from “first hand knowledge”  could not believe we turned down the crappy ESPN deal. The conference would of been crappier Yes True But MU would of Had more control similar to the Old Big East and won some more NCAA games. Instead of being the potsy at the poker table with less power in the New Big East and Zero NCAA wins in 8 years to show for it. There is “much more” but that is all that can be said. MU just has to do the best they can with what they have been dealt.

In 2010 TCU was invited to support the football schools.

Nova was asked to upgrade to D1 football and was voted down by Rutgers Pitt and WVU.

September 2011 Cuse and Pitt announce they're leaving for the ACC

TCU then changes its mind and heads to the B12

October 2011 WVU says they're leaving for the B12

After the 2011 FBS season SDSU and Boise St UCF Houston and SMU announced they're coming to the Big East.

February and March 2012 Memphis and Temple announce they're moving to the Big East.

August 2012 Loyola Maryland announces they're joining the Big East.

September 2012 Notre Dame announces its leaving for the ACC

November 2012 Rutgers announces its leaving for the B1G a week Tulane announce they're joining the Big East.

March 2013 Eastern Carolina announces they get to add all sports to the Big East not just Football. Louisville then announces they're leaving for the ACC.

So you see now that you're wrong. Syracuse and Pitt were in the Big East, yes but they had already announced they were leaving and were in negotiations trying to work the 27 month notice down. Yes. May 2011 we turned down the ESPN deal but that's not what you were arguing you were arguing that Cuse was not gone when the C7 split and that was 2013 so Cuse, Pitt, ND, and Rutgers had already negotiated their leaving, Ville had negotiated theirs, WVU had left.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:21:13 AM
In 2010 TCU was invited to support the football schools.

Nova was asked to upgrade to D1 football and was voted down by Rutgers Pitt and WVU.

September 2011 Cuse and Pitt announce they're leaving for the ACC

TCU then changes its mind and heads to the B12

October 2011 WVU says they're leaving for the B12

After the 2011 FBS season SDSU and Boise St UCF Houston and SMU announced they're coming to the Big East.

February and March 2012 Memphis and Temple announce they're moving to the Big East.

August 2012 Loyola Maryland announces they're joining the Big East.

September 2012 Notre Dame announces its leaving for the ACC

November 2012 Rutgers announces its leaving for the B1G a week Tulane announce they're joining the Big East.

March 2013 Eastern Carolina announces they get to add all sports to the Big East not just Football. Louisville then announces they're leaving for the ACC.

So you see now that you're wrong. Syracuse and Pitt were in the Big East, yes but they had already announced they were leaving and were in negotiations trying to work the 27 month notice down. Yes. May 2011 we turned down the ESPN deal but that's not what you were arguing you were arguing that Cuse was not gone when the C7 split and that was 2013 so Cuse, Pitt, ND, and Rutgers had already negotiated their leaving, Ville had negotiated theirs, WVU had left.

Was not arguing That.
Yes Cuse was gone when the C 7 split.
But All I am saying is we had a chance to sign the ESPN deal before that. Fact.
We are both correct Fact.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 02, 2021, 09:31:00 AM
Was not arguing That.
Yes Cuse was gone when the C 7 split.
But All I am saying is we e had a chance to sign the ESPN deal before that. Fact.
We are both correct Fact.


You said the following:  "Marquette would of Won Just as many, if not more NCAA games in the last 8 Years. Had MU stayed in Old Big East with UCONN and CUSE, Like UCONN and CUSE wanted MU to."

Why would "CUSE" have wanted MU to stay in the Old Big East if they weren't a member at that time.

And the reason that the ESPN deal wasn't signed is because Pitt and Syracuse announced their departure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:33:03 AM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally held his hand to my ear and whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally held his hand to my ear and whispered in my ear Do not
worry about it it is only basketball. ‬
Am just relaying and reporting what I have been told. Now that the statute of limitations has run out on some of this stuff. I am just reporting. Was also told from someone who will go nameless iInside  The AL when we joined the Old Big East we were close good friends with 2 other institutions schools who will go nameless in the Old Big East. Am just reporting facts I have been told. That is all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 02, 2021, 09:36:27 AM
Am just relaying and reporting what I have been told. Now that the statute of limitations has run out on some of this stuff. I am just reporting. Was also told from someone who will go nameless iInside  The AL when we joined the Old Big East we were close good friends with 2 other institutions schools who will go nameless in the Old Big East. Am just reporting facts I have been told. That is all.

Someone told you alternative facts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:37:30 AM
Am just relaying and reporting what I have been told. Now that the statute of limitations has run out on some of this stuff. I am just reporting. Was also told from someone who will go nameless iInside  The AL when we joined the Old Big East we were close good friends with 2 other institutions schools who will go nameless in the Old Big East. Am just reporting facts I have been told. That is all.
This was all before what you were talking about and am just reporting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:38:40 AM
Lol
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:41:06 AM
Someone told you alternative facts

No this comes from as high up as you can get.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 02, 2021, 09:51:45 AM
Was not arguing That.
Yes Cuse was gone when the C 7 split.
But All I am saying is we e had a chance to sign the ESPN deal before that. Fact.
We are both correct Fact.

Actually you're still incorrect on the belief we won "at least 10 tournament games" during our Old Big East run.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2021, 09:52:06 AM
K-9 bites cow, deputy tases K-9, cow kicks deputy.

https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/k-9-bites-cow-sc-deputy-tases-k-9-cow-kicks-deputy/

No word on whether the cow is being processed at Arby’s....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:52:59 AM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally held his hand to my ear and whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally held his hand to my ear whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬

My understanding of this is. Old Big East  Football Schools were offered 20 Mill up from 5 Mil per year Basketball Schools were offered 5 Mil up from 3 Mil per year. We Basketball schools turned it down. These Facts are all very previous to what you were talking about. Am not trying to argue. Am trying to relay and report. We are both correct.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 09:55:36 AM
Actually you're still incorrect on the belief we won "at least 10 tournament games" during our Old Big East run.
Crean won won 1 and Buzz won 8 NCAA games in the Old Big East. Thought Crean won 2 and Buzz won 8 NCAA games in the Old Big East. More than a win a year average.
Will agree with You here on this, was not sure on this point.  But errored on the side of Marquette haha.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 02, 2021, 10:20:44 AM
My understanding of this is. Old Big East  Football Schools were offered 20 Mill up from 5 Mil per year Basketball Schools were offered 5 Mil up from 3 Mil per year. We Basketball schools turned it down. These Facts are all very previous to what you were talking about. Am not trying to argue. Am trying to relay and report. We are both correct.



The football schools were due to make about $11M per year on the deal that was turned down.  I doubt the basketball schools would have come close to $5M per year.

https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/63708/big-east-gets-serious-about-tv-efforts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 10:50:11 AM

The football schools were due to make about $11M per year on the deal that was turned down.  I doubt the basketball schools would have come close to $5M per year.

https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/63708/big-east-gets-serious-about-tv-efforts
True correct upon further review. Believe the Basketball schools would have made 4.5 Mil and 20 Mil was more for schools like Michigan. All The Best. We Are Marquette! Go Marquette!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on February 02, 2021, 12:02:24 PM
Jesus fookin Kristoff, this is the NM thread. Knock it off with the Marquette basketball talk!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2021, 12:23:53 PM
Jesus fookin Kristoff, this is the NM thread. Knock it off with the Marquette basketball talk!

^^^^^^^^^^
I'll kickstart things by reposting this:


K-9 bites cow, deputy tases K-9, cow kicks deputy.

https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/k-9-bites-cow-sc-deputy-tases-k-9-cow-kicks-deputy/

No word on whether the cow is being processed at Arby’s....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 02, 2021, 02:52:41 PM
^^^^^^^^^^
I'll kickstart things by reposting this:


K-9 bites cow, deputy tases K-9, cow kicks deputy.

https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/k-9-bites-cow-sc-deputy-tases-k-9-cow-kicks-deputy/

No word on whether the cow is being processed at Arby’s....

Ah the lesser known version of Rock Paper Scissors... Cow Dog Cop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 02, 2021, 03:24:10 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l-police-say-hollyboob-vandalism-hollywood-sign-was-way-uncool-n1256486

That's one way to raise awareness for breast cancer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2021, 04:07:36 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l-police-say-hollyboob-vandalism-hollywood-sign-was-way-uncool-n1256486

That's one way to raise awareness for breast cancer


When cops address a situation in an official capacity, they usually use 'copspeak.' "The suspect then proceeded to discharge said weapon in the direction of the officers."

I had no idea 'way uncool' was part of the police lexicon....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 04:14:04 PM
Ah the lesser known version of Rock Paper Scissors... Cow Dog Cop

Lol my college friend in college and I used to play Rock Paper Scissors to determine who was the wing man or who went for which girl. Probably not the best idea and it was his idea but Good Times!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2021, 04:20:59 PM
Lol my college friend in college and I used to play Rock Paper Scissors to determine who was the wing man or who went for which girl. Probably not the best idea and it was his idea but Good Times!

It was not Walk on Sichterman but if you got one of Sichterman’s left over you were in pretty decent shape yet. Since he dated Daryl Hannah. RIP Jack. 🙏 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 03, 2021, 08:28:09 PM
Worldwide Robin Hood Society sees dramatic surge in Twitter followers in the past week.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/robin-hood-appreciation-society-viral-week-wall-street/story?id=75563742

As of Thursday morning, the group had 350 followers. Now, in part to that viral tweet which has over 360,000 likes, the group has gained 40,000 new followers overnight. The storm took Douglas and the group "massively" by surprise.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 04, 2021, 04:27:56 PM
Burnt Froot Loops are bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 04, 2021, 04:31:16 PM
Burnt Froot Loops are bad.

You're not supposed to cook them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 04, 2021, 04:31:54 PM
Burnt Froot Loops are bad.

Cooking Froot Loops sounds like an idea a stoned and drunk 20yr old comes up with at 3:30am
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on February 04, 2021, 04:54:09 PM
Burnt Froot Loops are bad.
Try them with beer instead of milk. It might help.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 04, 2021, 05:57:17 PM
Burnt Froot Loops are bad.



You're starving and have a choice: burnt Froot Loops or Red Delicious apples. Which do you choose?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 04, 2021, 05:58:03 PM


You're starving and have a choice: burnt Froot Loops or Red Delicious apples. Which do you choose?

Death
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 04, 2021, 06:13:28 PM
Red Delicious
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2021, 06:37:38 PM
Red Delicious

Battle Creek Strong?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2021, 06:39:30 PM
Yikes I Googled and this is what I got

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLDyrb6UQAAUeLj.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 04, 2021, 08:08:54 PM
Yikes I Googled and this is what I got

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLDyrb6UQAAUeLj.jpg)


Burnt ends?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 04, 2021, 08:17:36 PM
Yup, so I was mindlessly spooning Froot Loops into my pie hole, and suddenly tasted something very bad.    Ran to the sink and spat.  It was this brown awfulness.

Kinda freaked me out for a bit -- and I've had Arby's before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2021, 08:26:26 PM
Yup, so I was mindlessly spooning Froot Loops into my pie hole, and suddenly tasted something very bad.    Ran to the sink and spat.  It was this brown awfulness.

Kinda freaked me out for a bit -- and I've had Arby's before.

Was it as disgusting as when Bucky Badger clogged your guest bathroom?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 04, 2021, 09:06:52 PM
Was it as disgusting as when Bucky Badger clogged your guest bathroom?

No, no, you're remembering that wrong. 

He stuck my toothbrushes up his ass.    Probably.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 05, 2021, 12:32:48 AM
Our Marquette Friend Darren Jackson and his Wife donated 31 Million to MU for the Nursing School. We lived in the same dorm together,  and had drinks with Darren and his Wife at the same table in Chicago, in March right before covid hit. Super nice and kind person 👍👍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 05, 2021, 08:18:00 AM
Our Marquette Friend Darren Jackson and his Wife donated 31 Million to MU for the Nursing School. We lived in the same dorm together,  and had drinks with Darren and his Wife at the same table in Chicago, in March right before covid hit. Super nice and kind person 👍👍

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61389.0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 05, 2021, 10:49:42 AM
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61389.0

Thank You!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 05, 2021, 11:30:09 AM
Our Marquette Friend Darren Jackson and his Wife donated 31 Million to MU for the Nursing School. We lived in the same dorm together,  and had drinks with Darren and his Wife at the same table in Chicago, in March right before covid hit. Super nice and kind person 👍👍

Wrote Darren To Thank Him, But wanted to Thank He and his Wife on this site also. Thank You Again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 05, 2021, 01:54:39 PM
Wrote Darren To Thank Him, But wanted to Thank He and his Wife on this site also. Thank You Again.


Agreed. It is an incredibly generous gesture, and worthy of thanks in multiple threads.

And thanks to the generations of MU nurses that will benefit from the gift, and then use their educations for the health and well-being of their patients.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 07, 2021, 10:26:46 AM
Soccer is easy.

https://i.imgur.com/VlGbpYM.gifv
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 07, 2021, 09:53:43 PM
Apple TV+ is doing new-release Snoopy cartoons.

I  was a huge Peanuts fan as a kid and always looked forward to the holiday specials, but I’m not sure what to think about this. What if it’s as bad as all the “reunion“ or comeback shows?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 08, 2021, 09:32:20 AM
Apple TV+ is doing new-release Snoopy cartoons.

I  was a huge Peanuts fan as a kid and always looked forward to the holiday specials, but I’m not sure what to think about this. What if it’s as bad as all the “reunion“ or comeback shows?

That 3D computer animated Peanuts movies they made a few years back was creepy as hell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 08, 2021, 03:01:05 PM
Florida Man!

Florida man joyriding excavator likely caused neighborhood’s power outage before Super Bowl

"A neighbor said a man randomly started operating an excavator that was parked on the street for a project and accidentally knocked down a power line, WPLG reported. The man then hopped out and rode off on a bicycle. Police are investigating."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2021, 08:39:40 AM
Using Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive as hair gel. Who could have possibly foreseen anything going wrong?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-gorilla-glue-girl-spray-203021754.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIbQlad4DG5TwiFhSrSvFBsd50Wp55gQ-xoXaIspcylBsVKxPvhjSQH23psoqd8r5r1vGPGnXv8k3rn2S4RQzlvSX_4xja-oyXEhR06nryq3PhKbcV4OnrNICXM1Z2Bj5Pg8EaZuspZ0K28amXTztVNSYlskwURI3VroLu8FFmzF
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 09, 2021, 08:47:59 AM
Apple TV+ is doing new-release Snoopy cartoons.

I  was a huge Peanuts fan as a kid and always looked forward to the holiday specials, but I’m not sure what to think about this. What if it’s as bad as all the “reunion“ or comeback shows?


It can't be worse than that awful Muppets show where Kermit dropped Miss Piggy for a skinnier pig.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 09, 2021, 10:33:02 AM
Using Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive as hair gel. Who could have possibly foreseen anything going wrong?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-gorilla-glue-girl-spray-203021754.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIbQlad4DG5TwiFhSrSvFBsd50Wp55gQ-xoXaIspcylBsVKxPvhjSQH23psoqd8r5r1vGPGnXv8k3rn2S4RQzlvSX_4xja-oyXEhR06nryq3PhKbcV4OnrNICXM1Z2Bj5Pg8EaZuspZ0K28amXTztVNSYlskwURI3VroLu8FFmzF




She's gotta bedder case dan NBA Karen, in tadey's world. Just goes ta show ya, ya kant protect all idiots all da tyme, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 09, 2021, 10:54:21 AM



She's gotta bedder case dan NBA Karen, in tadey's world. Just goes ta show ya, ya kant protect all idiots all da tyme, aina?

Yeah this is one of those "50% of the population is below the median IQ" moments.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 09, 2021, 12:41:59 PM
That spray Gorilla Glue is a fantastic product.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2021, 12:55:39 PM
That spray Gorilla Glue is a fantastic product.


Could you post a selfie so we can judge for ourselves?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on February 09, 2021, 12:57:31 PM

Could you post a selfie so we can judge for ourselves?

Check out my OnlyFans account.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 09, 2021, 01:24:28 PM
That spray Gorilla Glue is a fantastic product.

Ideal in a pinch when in need for a mascot costume malfunction, I hear. It's the New Duct Tape.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 09, 2021, 02:09:44 PM
Ideal in a pinch when in need for a mascot costume malfunction, I hear. It's the New Duct Tape.


I thought Gorilla Tape was the new Duct Tape?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 10, 2021, 09:48:45 AM
Probably not the ideal way to represent your client at a Zoom hearing....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlPGPupdd8https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCJ9bqegj48I%2F&utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 10, 2021, 10:08:11 AM
Probably not the ideal way to represent your client at a Zoom hearing....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlPGPupdd8https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCJ9bqegj48I%2F&utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email

The best part is when he explains to the judge that he is not a cat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 10, 2021, 11:12:19 AM
The best part is when he explains to the judge that he is not a cat

I don't trust that judge though.  He replies with "I can see that" - Uh no, you see a cat.  I can't imagine bring any other evidence.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 10, 2021, 12:13:30 PM
The best part is when he explains to the judge that he is not a cat


Wish the judge had replied with "well you look like one to me."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2021, 08:00:02 PM
Anybody up for some maple s’mores stout?

https://whdh.com/news/popular-new-england-brewery-creates-beer-named-after-viral-mittens-made-famous-by-bernie-sanders/

The “warming” beer features maple syrup, milk sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, graham cracker, and marshmallow, Four Quarters said.

Cans and drafts of the beer hit the brewery’s taproom on Feb. 12.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 11, 2021, 10:57:02 PM
There is a Reason Jay Bilas said as long as MU stays in the Old Big East MU will be in the Big ‪Dance. When MU Joined the Old Big East Mr Cords literally whispered in my ear MU will be very good for a very long time. After Marquette joined the New Big East Mr Lovell literally whispered in my ear Do not worry about it it is only basketball. ‬




Also when Marquette joined the New Big East one of the Cords said This puts MU in rebuilding mode.

Also also I Like Arby’s but my first love broke up with me, after our date at Arby’s, after I got my license. Haha.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 13, 2021, 11:11:19 AM
Not The Onion!

Teen reunited with pet rooster lost at Alabama Cracker Barrel after Civil War reenactment

https://www.al.com/news/2021/02/teen-reunited-with-pet-rooster-lost-at-alabama-cracker-barrel-after-civil-war-reenactment.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on February 13, 2021, 01:18:54 PM
So after my workout I was surprised to find Old Spice Moisture Shea Butter Body wash . This is a seriously good product.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=srXChURjbqI
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 13, 2021, 03:29:30 PM
So after my workout I was surprised to find Old Spice Moisture Shea Butter Body wash . This is a seriously good product.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=srXChURjbqI


Was it empty?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 13, 2021, 05:51:18 PM
Hermie, how are you holding up?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 13, 2021, 07:40:20 PM
Hermie, how are you holding up?

I imagine the whole being dead thing hasn't been great
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on February 13, 2021, 08:44:22 PM
Hermie, how are you holding up?
Thanks for asking. Made it through the High Dose radiation ,numbers look good for now and trying to work on cardio and strength training to combat the side effects of the nuking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 13, 2021, 11:21:08 PM
Man’s best friend becomes man’s wealthy friend....

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/02/12/Late-businessmans-dog-inherits-5-million/9851613159486/

A Tennessee dog is living the comfortable life after inheriting $5 million from her late owner, who stipulated in his will that his money should go to his pet.

————

Woof!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 13, 2021, 11:30:40 PM
Thanks for asking. Made it through the High Dose radiation ,numbers look good for now and trying to work on cardio and strength training to combat the side effects of the nuking.


Cheers, Herman.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2021, 08:03:05 PM
Think baby bro is going to be more jealous than the usual little brother? Big brother is technically “Prince Archie,“ and the little one will likely just be known as “Bob.”

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a35507595/prince-harry-meghan-markle-pregnancy-anouncement-2021-analysis/

It is assumed that he or she will be born in the U.S., and also widely believed that this child will not take a title in accordance with the peerage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 17, 2021, 12:36:40 PM
You know what pisses me off?  Crappy napkins.

What are restaurants thinking?  They'd rather you wipe your pie hole with a dozen flimsy napkins instead of just one?

Oh, the humanity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2021, 12:39:21 PM
You know what pisses me off?  Crappy napkins.

What are restaurants thinking?  They'd rather you wipe your pie hole with a dozen flimsy napkins instead of just one?

Oh, the humanity.


Who needs a napkin when you have a shirtsleeve?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 17, 2021, 12:41:48 PM
Arby's has to save a penny somewhere.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 17, 2021, 01:54:31 PM
You know what pisses me off?  Crappy napkins.

What are restaurants thinking?  They'd rather you wipe your pie hole with a dozen flimsy napkins instead of just one?

Oh, the humanity.

The bathrooms in our building replaced the paper towels a few months ago. They changed from decent paper towels that required two or three to effectively dry your hands, to crappy ones that required at least six or eight -- it was kind of like drying your hands with toilet paper or facial tissues. Making matters worse, the new ones were so thin that when you tried to pull them from the dispenser with wet hands, you would get nothing but little pieces stuck to your fingers and would have to grab a handful to get something other than scraps to come out. And many of those little scraps would find their way to the floor.*  And of course, due to the increased usage, we were frequently out of towels which had rarely been a problem in the past.

So, in what was presumably an effort to reduce costs, they more than doubled our towel use, caused the bathrooms to look a mess with all the little scraps on the floor, and substantially increased the labor required to keep the towels stocked and the floors swept.  The change lasted about six weeks.

*People who throw towels and/or scraps on the floor (i.e., slobs) are another topic for another day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 17, 2021, 02:13:28 PM
Arby's has to save a penny somewhere.

You've had the meat, so not just on napkins.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 17, 2021, 02:17:49 PM
The bathrooms in our building replaced the paper towels a few months ago. They changed from decent paper towels that required two or three to effectively dry your hands, to crappy ones that required at least six or eight -- it was kind of like drying your hands with toilet paper or facial tissues. Making matters worse, the new ones were so thin that when you tried to pull them from the dispenser with wet hands, you would get nothing but little pieces stuck to your fingers and would have to grab a handful to get something other than scraps to come out. And many of those little scraps would find their way to the floor.*  And of course, due to the increased usage, we were frequently out of towels which had rarely been a problem in the past.

So, in what was presumably an effort to reduce costs, they more than doubled our towel use, caused the bathrooms to look a mess with all the little scraps on the floor, and substantially increased the labor required to keep the towels stocked and the floors swept.  The change lasted about six weeks.

*People who throw towels and/or scraps on the floor (i.e., slobs) are another topic for another day.

I've found that most people use way more paper towels than they truly need.  When you're done rinsing your hands, you shouldn't be walking over to the paper towel dispenser with sopping wet hands dripping all over the counter and floor.  SHAKE YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF IN THE SINK UNTIL NO MORE WATER COMES OFF... FOUR TIMES IS USUALLY ENOUGH!  Personally, I use ONE paper towel. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel

Watch the damn video.  If you can't do this, you're a Neanderthal.

If you can't tell, this is one of my biggest pet peeves.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on February 17, 2021, 02:30:27 PM
I've found that most people use way more paper towels than they truly need.  When you're done rinsing your hands, you shouldn't be walking over to the paper towel dispenser with sopping wet hands dripping all over the counter and floor.  SHAKE YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF IN THE SINK UNTIL NO MORE WATER COMES OFF... FOUR TIMES IS USUALLY ENOUGH!  Personally, I use ONE paper towel. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel

Watch the damn video.  If you can't do this, you're a Neanderthal.

If you can't tell, this is one of my biggest pet peeves.

Take a deep breath, it will be ok.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 17, 2021, 02:45:16 PM
Hug 🤗 it out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 17, 2021, 03:04:46 PM
SHAKE YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF IN THE SINK UNTIL NO MORE WATER COMES OFF... FOUR TIMES IS USUALLY ENOUGH!  Personally, I use ONE paper towel. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel

Ha, I've seen that guy and think of that video when I'm washing my hands.

Every. Time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 17, 2021, 03:10:44 PM
Ha, I've seen that guy and think of that video when I'm washing my hands.

Every. Time.

Same, I can't wash my hands without thinking of it... hopefully some folks around here watch it and they have our problem.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on February 17, 2021, 03:19:08 PM
I don't have too many pet peeves but the automated customer service phone call might be one of them.

When I call a place of business, I often want one of two things:

1) I want to be able to quickly tap/ follow the numbered prompts to get the information that I want or need before ending the call.

2) I want to speak with a live person that can be of assistance.

In recent year memory, this has become increasingly difficult. I am asked to speak to an automated system. Then I am asked to use complete sentences. Then there are follow up automated questions. This often continues over seemingly endless questions. Many of these places know I will inevitably tap "zero" to get to a live person if i cannot resolve my need, so, that option decreasingly exists.

I just want to enter the numbers, or to speak with a live person.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 17, 2021, 03:20:10 PM
I don't have too many pet peeves but the automated customer service phone call might be one of them.

When I call a place of business, I often want one of two things:

1) I want to be able to quickly tap/ follow the numbered prompts to get the information that I want or need before ending the call.

2) I want to speak with a live person that can be of assistance.

In recent year memory, this has become increasingly difficult. I am asked to speak to an automated system. Then I am asked to use complete sentences. Then there are follow up automated questions. This often continues over seemingly endless questions. Many of these places know I will inevitably tap "zero" to get to a live person if i cannot resolve my need, so, that option decreasingly exists.

I just want to enter the numbers, or to speak with a live person.

Just push 0 as soon as you hear the recording start... usually works.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 17, 2021, 03:30:08 PM
Jimmy Butler was a question on Jeopardy the other night.

They showed his photo and the question was (approximately) "This NBA star founded his own coffee company."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on February 17, 2021, 03:36:45 PM
Just push 0 as soon as you hear the recording start... usually works.

It works less often now. Some still have it that way, but increasingly, it's a thing where pushing zero doesn't get the live person any longer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2021, 04:17:35 PM


*People who throw towels and/or scraps on the floor (i.e., slobs) are another topic for another day.



Proof that there is an exception to every rule.

After washing and drying my hands, I ALWAYS use the paper towel to open the door on the way out. I've seen too many people walk straight from the urinal or stall to the door. So I open the door and look for a nearby trash can. Sometimes there is one conveniently near the door. Other times it's several feet away, next to a sink. In the latter instances, I try to do my best Markus Howard shot into the trash...but alas, I am no Markus Howard.

So sometimes I'm one of those people who 'threw' a towel on the floor...but it is NOT because I am a slob.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 17, 2021, 04:21:03 PM

Proof that there is an exception to every rule.

After washing and drying my hands, I ALWAYS use the paper towel to open the door on the way out. I've seen too many people walk straight from the urinal or stall to the door. So I open the door and look for a nearby trash can. Sometimes there is one conveniently near the door. Other times it's several feet away, next to a sink. In the latter instances, I try to do my best Markus Howard shot into the trash...but alas, I am no Markus Howard.

So sometimes I'm one of those people who 'threw' a towel on the floor...but it is specifically because I am NOT a slob.

I do the same -- use the towel to open the door, not a Markus Howard impression. Fortunately, more and more bathrooms are putting a trashcan near the door. In the increasingly rare cases where there isn't one, I usually usually wad it up and hold onto it until I see one (usually not long) or shove it in my pocket.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2021, 04:29:16 PM
Seems like the Jaguars were just being sarcastic when they said they were hiring Urban Meyer.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dress-for-success-jaguars-make-teal-uniforms-their-new-primary-home-color-for-2021/

Kinda figured it was just a joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 17, 2021, 04:32:02 PM
Seems like the Jaguars were just being sarcastic when they said they were hiring Urban Meyer.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dress-for-success-jaguars-make-teal-uniforms-their-new-primary-home-color-for-2021/

Kinda figured it was just a joke.


I never realized they left teal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2021, 04:45:41 PM
I do the same -- use the towel to open the door, not a Markus Howard impression. Fortunately, more and more bathrooms are putting a trashcan near the door. In the increasingly rare cases where there isn't one, I usually usually wad it up and hold onto it until I see one (usually not long) or shove it in my pocket.


I do that if there isn't a trash can within my shooting range. Unfortunately, sometimes I get a little too optimistic about my shot-making ability.

I would never just toss it on the floor on purpose if there isn't a trash can....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on February 17, 2021, 05:01:55 PM
Seems like the Jaguars were just being sarcastic when they said they were hiring Urban Meyer.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dress-for-success-jaguars-make-teal-uniforms-their-new-primary-home-color-for-2021/

Kinda figured it was just a joke.
Was one of the top 3 stories this morning on WOKV 104.5 Jacksonville.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 17, 2021, 06:10:15 PM
I'd rather piss on my hands than use those cloth towels on a big roll things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 17, 2021, 06:18:00 PM
I'd rather piss on my hands than use those cloth towels on a big roll things.

+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2021, 07:38:31 PM
I'd rather piss on my hands than use those cloth towels on a big roll things.


As long as you don’t have a UTI, at least piss is sterile.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 17, 2021, 07:41:04 PM

As long as you don’t have a UTI, at least piss is sterile.

I know, Bear Grils taught me that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on February 17, 2021, 07:51:03 PM
If drinking urine was your survivalist backup plan, we've got some bad news. The rumor that your pee is sterile is, well, a rumor. Scientists have found that urine in healthy individuals naturally contains bacteria, so urine isn't quite as “clean” as myths have led us to believe.Jan 8, 2021
www.healthline.com › health › is-ur...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on February 17, 2021, 07:54:11 PM
If drinking urine was your survivalist backup plan, we've got some bad news. The rumor that your pee is sterile is, well, a rumor. Scientists have found that urine in healthy individuals naturally contains bacteria, so urine isn't quite as “clean” as myths have led us to believe.Jan 8, 2021
www.healthline.com (http://www.healthline.com) › health › is-ur...


Either way, still a delicious cocktail
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2021, 09:34:15 PM
If drinking urine was your survivalist backup plan, we've got some bad news. The rumor that your pee is sterile is, well, a rumor. Scientists have found that urine in healthy individuals naturally contains bacteria, so urine isn't quite as “clean” as myths have led us to believe.Jan 8, 2021
www.healthline.com › health › is-ur...


Probably still healthier than Monster, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 18, 2021, 06:32:26 AM

As long as you don’t have a UTI, at least piss is sterile.

This is a common misconception.  Urine is not sterile.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2021, 09:04:36 AM
This is a common misconception.  Urine is not sterile.


Shoulda used teal. I thought the context (responding to a post about pissing on hands) would have made that clear. My bad, I guess.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 18, 2021, 09:11:40 AM

Shoulda used teal. I thought the context (responding to a post about pissing on hands) would have made that clear. My bad, I guess.

And here I believed and trusted you.  Will I die?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2021, 09:25:33 AM
And here I believed and trusted you.  Will I die?


Nah. Still healthier than Monster or Red Bull. No teal required.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2021, 08:11:43 AM
My son woke us up at 1am to tell us he had a pain in his leg.   This morning I'm explaining it was probably a cramp .. and former MU great Dom James used to go down in games, writhing in pain due to cramps.

Told him if it happens again to not wake us up, and instead go to the fridge and grab a jar of pickles and drink the juice.

Also, this website looks fun:  https://picklepower.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 19, 2021, 08:21:29 AM
My son woke us up at 1am to tell us he had a pain in his leg.   This morning I'm explaining it was probably a cramp .. and former MU great Dom James used to go down in games, writhing in pain due to cramps.

Told him if it happens again to not wake us up, and instead go to the fridge and grab a jar of pickles and drink the juice.

Also, this website looks fun:  https://picklepower.com



Think they could get Arby's to sell this stuff in their stores?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on February 19, 2021, 03:08:42 PM
My son woke us up at 1am to tell us he had a pain in his leg.   This morning I'm explaining it was probably a cramp .. and former MU great Dom James used to go down in games, writhing in pain due to cramps.

Told him if it happens again to not wake us up, and instead go to the fridge and grab a jar of pickles and drink the juice.

Also, this website looks fun:  https://picklepower.com


Lol, one of the featured reviews was from Kenneth Noisewater. I wonder if he knows a James Westfall.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 20, 2021, 01:42:39 AM
Meat Mountain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 20, 2021, 02:51:54 AM
Meat Mountain.

That’s what she said
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on February 21, 2021, 07:52:25 AM
And in the latest installment of Stupid Criminals ...

In an angry and vulgar letter commemorating his 20 years in prison, Joel Cliett promised to kill his trial judge, the judge’s family, his Gaston County prosecutor, the jury, and “everyone who lied on me.”

“I’ve done 20 years for a crime that never happened, and you have my word that I am going to kill you,” Cliett told retired Superior Court Judge Marcus Johnson of Charlotte in his letter.

“There’s nothing you can do to me.”

This week, federal prosecutors proved otherwise. They indicted Cliett on the charge of mailing threatening communications, which carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence. His letter appears in the indictment filed this week by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte.

Cliett, 44, and a prisoner at Alexander Correctional Institution, already is serving just under a 50-year sentence, which includes his 2001 conviction in Gaston County for first-degree sexual offense.

According to court documents, Cliett volunteered to fix a window in a woman’s trailer that had been broken out by her boyfriend during an argument. When Cliett began talking about becoming the woman’s boyfriend himself, she asked him to leave.

Cliett came back that night, with a knife, according to court documents. That night, after the woman had fallen asleep on her couch, she awoke just after midnight to find Cliett on top of her. When she screamed for help, Cliett punched and molested her, threatening to rape her daughter when he finished raping her. The jury convicted him of first-degree sexual offense and communicating threats. Cliett was sentenced to between 24 to almost 30 years in prison.

While in prison, according to state records, Cliett has been found guilty of 110 infractions, including the 2011 shanking of a prison guard and multiple instances of threatening to injure staff. He is scheduled for release in 2049.

Now that may be pushed back.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2021, 07:44:30 PM
Freshman hits two grand slams in one inning...in his first two collegiate at bats.

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/30936799/florida-atlantic-freshman-caleb-pendleton-hits-2-grand-slams-first-2-plate-appearances

It’s all downhill from here....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 22, 2021, 07:48:05 PM
Must be a MUBB fan...

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/drunk-driving/new-bac-record-285971
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 23, 2021, 11:14:27 AM
I was always told anything over .40 might be fatal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 23, 2021, 11:21:24 AM
Maybe the highest in the states? Pretty sure I've read about Eastern European people registering above 1%
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2021, 01:09:06 PM
I was always told anything over .40 might be fatal


That is a commonly cited 'fatal' level, but it varies from person to person. An 1990 article found a mean BAC of .355 in fatal cases of alcohol intoxication. And not surprisingly, the higher levels were found in those with a long history of heavy alcohol consumption.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2348761/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2021, 01:14:26 PM
Maybe the highest in the states? Pretty sure I've read about Eastern European people registering above 1%


The highly respected coed.com reports that the highest level ever reported was 1.41% in a sheep thief from South Africa. The second highest was 24-year old UCLA student, who blew a 1.33%.

https://coed.com/2014/05/27/the-10-highest-bacs-ever-recorded/

And if coed.com says it, it has to be true.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 23, 2021, 04:54:09 PM

The highly respected coed.com reports that the highest level ever reported was 1.41% in a sheep thief from South Africa. The second highest was 24-year old UCLA student, who blew a 1.33%.

https://coed.com/2014/05/27/the-10-highest-bacs-ever-recorded/

And if coed.com says it, it has to be true.

Amateurs.

Don't think I went below 1.5 during finals week my senior year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2021, 07:29:21 PM
Amateurs.

Don't think I went below 1.5 during finals week my senior year.


If it ain’t in coed.com, it didn’t happen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2021, 07:50:05 PM
Talk about thrift shop bargains....

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/phoenix-family-discovers-5-000-fentanyl-pills-inside-daughter-s-n1258595

A family in Arizona bought a toy worth far more than what they paid for when they discovered more than 5,000 pills believed to be fentanyl inside the doll.

Phoenix police said Saturday the child's parents bought a Glo Worm from a thrift store in El Mirage, Arizona. The parents were cleaning the toy when they found a sandwich bag filled with the drugs, according to police.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 24, 2021, 10:18:22 AM
I've found that most people use way more paper towels than they truly need.  When you're done rinsing your hands, you shouldn't be walking over to the paper towel dispenser with sopping wet hands dripping all over the counter and floor.  SHAKE YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF IN THE SINK UNTIL NO MORE WATER COMES OFF... FOUR TIMES IS USUALLY ENOUGH!  Personally, I use ONE paper towel. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel

Watch the damn video.  If you can't do this, you're a Neanderthal.

If you can't tell, this is one of my biggest pet peeves.


Well, I won't say that I have the same passion for this issue as you, but since you posted this I have been using one towel nearly every time. It's simple enough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 24, 2021, 03:48:30 PM

Well, I won't say that I have the same passion for this issue as you, but since you posted this I have been using one towel nearly every time. It's simple enough.

Guys who shake all their COVID shed on the counter/sink while then cranking out one paper towel to dry their hands INSTEAD of using the TOUCHLESS hand dryer are PEKING MEN.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 24, 2021, 04:04:44 PM

Well, I won't say that I have the same passion for this issue as you, but since you posted this I have been using one towel nearly every time. It's simple enough.

(https://i2.wp.com/brightestyoungthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Allison-Brie-thumbs-up-GIF.gif?fit=500%2C250&quality=100&ssl=1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on February 24, 2021, 04:13:03 PM
When parking a car in a parking lot, it is not necessary to fill in all of the spaces close together like a puzzle.

If there are many open spaces in all directions, spread out a bit. Give people some room and space. There is no need to park next to someone in those situations.

The fill the puzzle parkers also seem to be people who go up and down aisles many times like hawks to find a closer spot in a full aisle instead of parking an aisle over and walking the extra few feet.


 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 24, 2021, 05:56:55 PM

When parking a car in a parking lot, it is not necessary to fill in all of the spaces close together like a puzzle.

If there are many open spaces in all directions, spread out a bit. Give people some room and space. There is no need to park next to someone in those situations.

The fill the puzzle parkers also seem to be people who go up and down aisles many times like hawks to find a closer spot in a full aisle instead of parking an aisle over and walking the extra few feet.



The people who try to park a couple spots closer to the store are probably lamenting later that night that they didn't get in their 10,000 steps that day....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jsglow on February 24, 2021, 09:49:38 PM
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 25, 2021, 11:20:55 AM
... and never use more than 4 squares of toilet paper!


I've found that most people use way more paper towels than they truly need.  When you're done rinsing your hands, you shouldn't be walking over to the paper towel dispenser with sopping wet hands dripping all over the counter and floor.  SHAKE YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF IN THE SINK UNTIL NO MORE WATER COMES OFF... FOUR TIMES IS USUALLY ENOUGH!  Personally, I use ONE paper towel. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel

Watch the damn video.  If you can't do this, you're a Neanderthal.

If you can't tell, this is one of my biggest pet peeves.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 25, 2021, 02:53:31 PM
Mr Potato Head is now just Potato Head.

When will Hasbro change their name to Hasperson?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on February 25, 2021, 02:58:01 PM
Mr Potato Head is now just Potato Head.

When will Hasbro change their name to Hasperson?
Hassib makes more sense.  Sibling rather than brother.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 25, 2021, 03:09:32 PM
Mr Potato Head is now just Potato Head.

When will Hasbro change their name to Hasperson?


Potato advocates are planning a protest rally, and the company is considering a preemptive name change to Generic Root Vegetable Head.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 25, 2021, 07:12:10 PM
Hassib makes more sense.  Sibling rather than brother.

What about people without siblings, huh?

What about them???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 25, 2021, 09:50:43 PM
The sheer insanity of having a colonoscopy is only made up by the abject hilarity of when your wife explains how you spent the last 5 hours of your life because you have zero recollection of it.

Admittedly, it's a lot like going on an Arby's bender, so we've all been there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 25, 2021, 10:20:45 PM
The sheer insanity of having a colonoscopy is only made up by the abject hilarity of when your wife explains how you spent the last 5 hours of your life because you have zero recollection of it.

Admittedly, it's a lot like going on an Arby's bender, so we've all been there.


It really is wild waking up with no recollection of the procedure when you consider what they just did to you. Makes the procedure itself nowhere near as unpleasant as the prep the night before.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 26, 2021, 06:59:32 AM

It really is wild waking up with no recollection of the procedure when you consider what they just did to you. Makes the procedure itself nowhere near as unpleasant as the prep the night before.

aside from the prep part, the colonoscopy isn't bad.  then there's the prostate biopsy...wtf?  why can't they use the same drugs for that?  i threw that at my urologist and he looked at me like...what???  you are totally awake, they stick a needle into the gland, then listen for the loud SNAP...oh, only 11-12 more of those and i still felt it.  then piss blood for a few times. 

this is where a gummy or four would come in handy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 26, 2021, 02:14:28 PM

It really is wild waking up with no recollection of the procedure when you consider what they just did to you. Makes the procedure itself nowhere near as unpleasant as the prep the night before.

You know what is even less pleasant?  Finding out the hard way that the anesthesia doesn't work on you.  And that the gastroenterologist can't get the scope all the way through and that stabbing feeling you are experiencing (but too doped up to realize what is actually happening) is him trying to force it.

Oh, and you have to come back another time for a barium enema, and the prep for that is worse than for the colonoscopy, because it's all over-the-counter laxatives, which is much less predictable than the prescription stuff.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 26, 2021, 02:42:08 PM
You know what is even less pleasant?  Finding out the hard way that the anesthesia doesn't work on you.  And that the gastroenterologist can't get the scope all the way through and that stabbing feeling you are experiencing (but too doped up to realize what is actually happening) is him trying to force it.

Oh, and you have to come back another time for a barium enema, and the prep for that is worse than for the colonoscopy, because it's all over-the-counter laxatives, which is much less predictable than the prescription stuff.

I read this really fast as "all-over-the-counter laxatives"... I was wondering how someone could make such a mess!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2021, 03:52:38 PM
You know what is even less pleasant?  Finding out the hard way that the anesthesia doesn't work on you.  And that the gastroenterologist can't get the scope all the way through and that stabbing feeling you are experiencing (but too doped up to realize what is actually happening) is him trying to force it.

Oh, and you have to come back another time for a barium enema, and the prep for that is worse than for the colonoscopy, because it's all over-the-counter laxatives, which is much less predictable than the prescription stuff.


Oof. I have had some issues a few years ago with light anesthetics not being adequate for some procedures (upper GI stuff), so they started using propofol for me. Stuff works like a charm. If they didn't use that last time, ask your docs about it next time you're due.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 26, 2021, 03:54:43 PM
aside from the prep part, the colonoscopy isn't bad.  then there's the prostate biopsy...wtf?  why can't they use the same drugs for that?  i threw that at my urologist and he looked at me like...what???  you are totally awake, they stick a needle into the gland, then listen for the loud SNAP...oh, only 11-12 more of those and i still felt it.  then piss blood for a few times. 

this is where a gummy or four would come in handy


Damn, doc! That hurts just reading it. I have been fortunate enough to avoid all contact with urologists so far. If one ever gets within 100 yards of me, I might start a propofol drip on myself....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 27, 2021, 01:54:34 PM
Y'all need ta experience a cystoscope. Stickin' dat scope up yo johnson hole is a reel treat, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 27, 2021, 02:01:04 PM
Y'all need ta experience a cystoscope. Stickin' dat scope up yo johnson hole is a reel treat, aina?

maybe...if it's the last thing that will keep me alive...but more gummies please
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 27, 2021, 02:19:16 PM

Damn, doc! That hurts just reading it. I have been fortunate enough to avoid all contact with urologists so far. If one ever gets within 100 yards of me, I might start a propofol drip on myself....

  it's not a long procedure-maybe 5 minutes or so, but seems like an hour.  sounds like he's snapping toe nails.  the discomfort is weird because one isn't used to feeling discomfort like that in that area. you're waiting for the worst.  so the psychological part plays a big role as well.  someone needs to re-write the standards of care for these guys :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 27, 2021, 06:24:52 PM
  it's not a long procedure-maybe 5 minutes or so, but seems like an hour.  sounds like he's snapping toe nails.  the discomfort is weird because one isn't used to feeling discomfort like that in that area. you're waiting for the worst.  so the psychological part plays a big role as well.  someone needs to re-write the standards of care for these guys :D


New standard of care:

1. Propofol
2. See old standard of care

How'd I do?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 01, 2021, 08:09:05 PM
California plastic surgeon under medical board investigation for attending traffic court via zoom while performing surgery. Yikes!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/28/us/california-surgeon-zoom-traffic-violation-court.html

The Medical Board of California said it was investigating a plastic surgeon who attended a video traffic court hearing from an operating room while dressed in scrubs and with a patient on the surgical table.

The surgeon, Dr. Scott Green, reported by videoconference for a trial in Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday.

“Hello, Mr. Green? Hi, are you available for trial?” a courtroom clerk said as Dr. Green, wearing a surgical mask and cap, appeared in a virtual square with operating room lighting fixtures visible behind him. “It kind of looks like you’re in an operating room right now.”

“I am, sir,” Dr. Green replied as machines beeped in the background. “Yes, I’m in an operating room right now. I’m available for trial. Go right ahead.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 02, 2021, 10:15:31 AM
California plastic surgeon under medical board investigation for attending traffic court via zoom while performing surgery. Yikes!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/28/us/california-surgeon-zoom-traffic-violation-court.html

The Medical Board of California said it was investigating a plastic surgeon who attended a video traffic court hearing from an operating room while dressed in scrubs and with a patient on the surgical table.

The surgeon, Dr. Scott Green, reported by videoconference for a trial in Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday.

“Hello, Mr. Green? Hi, are you available for trial?” a courtroom clerk said as Dr. Green, wearing a surgical mask and cap, appeared in a virtual square with operating room lighting fixtures visible behind him. “It kind of looks like you’re in an operating room right now.”

“I am, sir,” Dr. Green replied as machines beeped in the background. “Yes, I’m in an operating room right now. I’m available for trial. Go right ahead.”


Is it the same plastic surgeon that was posting selfies of himself doing surgery on Joan Rivers, and she ended up going into an irreversable coma during the procedure?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2021, 12:39:21 PM
Is it the same plastic surgeon that was posting selfies of himself doing surgery on Joan Rivers, and she ended up going into an irreversable coma during the procedure?


Actually, that was a gastroenterologist from New York. Crazy stuff though....

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2015/09/04/one-year-anniversary-joan-rivers-death-what-happened-doctors-clinic/71649424/

Dr. Lawrence Cohen resigned from Yorkville during the uproar following Rivers' death. Cohen conducted the endoscopy procedure on Rivers and, according to the negligence lawsuit by Melissa Rivers, also took cellphone pictures of Rivers while she was unconscious on the operating table.

"It wasn't a selfie in the sense that it was a picture of himself," says one of Melissa Rivers' lawyers, Jeffrey Bloom. "It was a picture of Joan on the table, while she was crashing, by the way."

Cohen's lawyer, Jay Rappaport, says Cohen is still in New York and is still a practicing gastroenterologist — "He never stopped practicing" — although he wouldn't say where or otherwise comment. In response to the Melissa Rivers lawsuit, Cohen has denied he took a cellphone picture of Joan Rivers.


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on March 02, 2021, 12:58:17 PM
Y'all need ta experience a cystoscope. Stickin' dat scope up yo johnson hole is a reel treat, aina?
Had this one and screamed as loud as I could. The people in the waiting had a look of impending doom  when I came out.

maybe...if it's the last thing that will keep me alive...but more gummies please

I had no choice and that was exactly my sentiment.

aside from the prep part, the colonoscopy isn't bad.  then there's the prostate biopsy...wtf?  why can't they use the same drugs for that?  i threw that at my urologist and he looked at me like...what???  you are totally awake, they stick a needle into the gland, then listen for the loud SNAP...oh, only 11-12 more of those and i still felt it.  then piss blood for a few times. 

this is where a gummy or four would come in handy

  it's not a long procedure-maybe 5 minutes or so, but seems like an hour.  sounds like he's snapping toe nails.  the discomfort is weird because one isn't used to feeling discomfort like that in that area. you're waiting for the worst.  so the psychological part plays a big role as well.  someone needs to re-write the standards of care for these guys :D

The clicking and snapping sound and the Dr. acting like it is no big deal . It was a big deal. Pissed blood for a few days.   

It gets worse when they start the actual treatment. All sorts of procedures that they say are " uncomfortable".  Or worse yet don't tell you until you get in the room. Just before the beginning of one of those procedures, where I was getting a probe stuck up my perineum and gold markers inserted , the female Dr. laughed and told me this procedure was going to make me more empathetic to the wife. I said "no one told me about this being painful" and the tech who was helping said in full Minnesota accent " we don't tell anyone about the pain or else no one would do the procedure". 

You know what is even less pleasant?  Finding out the hard way that the anesthesia doesn't work on you.  And that the gastroenterologist can't get the scope all the way through and that stabbing feeling you are experiencing (but too doped up to realize what is actually happening) is him trying to force it.

Oh, and you have to come back another time for a barium enema, and the prep for that is worse than for the colonoscopy, because it's all over-the-counter laxatives, which is much less predictable than the prescription stuff.
Before one of my procedures, the hospital was kind enough to have "An Enema Prep Facility". You go in there and a very kind Nurse sticks the enema in while you are laying on your side, in a tile room  , She then sets a clock whose alarm goes off at 3 minutes at which time you do your duty, You have to pull a string to let her know when your done, The whole procedure results in the stuff being spewed all over the room .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2021, 06:44:24 PM
Plowy McPlowFace!

MNDOT let Minnesotans vote to name snowplows in each of its regions. The top vote-getter was Plowy McPlowFace.

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/nameasnowplow/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Blackhat on March 02, 2021, 07:01:39 PM
That’s insensitive to Irish people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 03, 2021, 09:02:41 PM
Maroon 5 is worse than Nickelback.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2021, 09:19:17 PM
Maroon 5 is worse than Nickelback.


Kinda like comparing constipation and diarrhea....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 03, 2021, 09:42:16 PM

Kinda like comparing constipation and diarrhea....
I keep waiting for people to realize Walk the Moon should be in this classification as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 04, 2021, 06:48:06 AM

Kinda like comparing constipation and diarrhea....

Diarrhea goes away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 04, 2021, 08:24:50 AM
Maroon 5 is worse than Nickelback.

Nickelback has a couple better guilty pleasure songs but I think the vast majority of nickelback is worse than the vast majority of Maroon 5
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 04, 2021, 01:33:54 PM
So where do y'all think the robot would end up if we let Scoopers take the controls?

https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/mschf-boston-dynamics-paintball-robot/

Thirty seconds later, I was remote-controlling a Spot robot — one of the quadruped, canine-inspired robots built by Boston Dynamics — as it charged around an empty art gallery performance space in Brooklyn, thousands of miles away, firing paintballs from a .68cal paintball gun mounted on its back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 04, 2021, 01:39:15 PM
So where do y'all think the robot would end up if we let Scoopers take the controls?

https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/mschf-boston-dynamics-paintball-robot/

Thirty seconds later, I was remote-controlling a Spot robot — one of the quadruped, canine-inspired robots built by Boston Dynamics — as it charged around an empty art gallery performance space in Brooklyn, thousands of miles away, firing paintballs from a .68cal paintball gun mounted on its back.

I'd drive that thing right into the East River/Bay.  That thing is a little to Black Mirror adjacent for my liking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on March 06, 2021, 06:11:45 PM
This was quite a sermon. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-pastor-on-leave-after-telling-wives-to-lose-weight-and-make-themselves-sexually-available

Full video embedded

The top brass in the Baptist Church explain their position on the matter

https://nypost.com/2021/03/03/pastor-slammed-for-telling-wives-to-lose-weight-look-less-butch/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on March 06, 2021, 07:11:47 PM
This was quite a sermon. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-pastor-on-leave-after-telling-wives-to-lose-weight-and-make-themselves-sexually-available

Full video embedded

The top brass in the Baptist Church explain their position on the matter

https://nypost.com/2021/03/03/pastor-slammed-for-telling-wives-to-lose-weight-look-less-butch/
so FoxNews reported that a pastor was 'put on leave' for something he said without saying he was.......
and the NY Post reported he was 'slammed' for what he said without saying he was.......

I want to be outraged about his treatment but I just can't find the words.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 09, 2021, 09:48:28 AM
Sea slug can decapitate itself and regenerate its entire body within weeks....

https://www.livescience.com/decapitated-sea-slugs-regrow-entire-body.html

Talk about great party tricks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 09, 2021, 11:02:02 AM
In today's product news:

Beers fortified with electrolytes?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-23/a-new-class-of-performance-beers-is-taking-a-page-from-gatorade
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on March 09, 2021, 11:12:58 AM
In today's product news:

Beers fortified with electrolytes?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-23/a-new-class-of-performance-beers-is-taking-a-page-from-gatorade

I've been saying this for decades. Finally.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 10, 2021, 09:03:02 AM
Does it count as copper if it's copper colored?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-09/trader-buys-36-million-of-copper-and-gets-painted-rocks-instead?cmpid=BBD031021_MKT&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=210310&utm_campaign=markets

Commodities trader Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. struck a deal last summer to buy $36 million of copper from a Turkish supplier. But when the cargoes started arriving in China, all it found were containers full of painted rocks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 10, 2021, 10:52:13 AM
Does it count as copper if it's copper colored?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-09/trader-buys-36-million-of-copper-and-gets-painted-rocks-instead?cmpid=BBD031021_MKT&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=210310&utm_campaign=markets

Commodities trader Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. struck a deal last summer to buy $36 million of copper from a Turkish supplier. But when the cargoes started arriving in China, all it found were containers full of painted rocks.

That'll make for very cool landscaping material!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2021, 10:58:26 AM
That'll make for very cool landscaping material!

MU picked up a lot for a giveaway next year at FF. It is a follow-up to "Torch & Pitchfork Night".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 10, 2021, 12:06:01 PM
There are material shortages worldwide and copper is up $1/lb since November.  So why not run a scam?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 12, 2021, 01:56:35 PM
I was looking through my MU images today ..

(https://snipboard.io/w0IpWK.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on March 12, 2021, 02:29:52 PM
I was looking through my MU images today ..

(https://snipboard.io/w0IpWK.jpg)

Thanks for the laugh! I think all MU fans need a few laughs to counter balance the Wojo fiasco. They got the "totally unexpected choice" down perfectly.

What was the mascot going to be? A bar of gold?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2021, 09:58:51 PM
Thanks for the laugh! I think all MU fans need a few laughs to counter balance the Wojo fiasco. They got the "totally unexpected choice" down perfectly.

What was the mascot going to be? A bar of gold?


I think people here were (jokingly) speculating that it would be a gold bar named Bricky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on March 12, 2021, 09:59:48 PM
Unpopular take: Gold was the best option offered at the time. Better than Golden Eagles. Marquette fans would be completely satisfied now with that as the nickname. The only better option was no nickname (which is still the most correct choice).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2021, 10:06:08 PM
Unpopular take: Gold was the best option offered at the time. Better than Golden Eagles. Marquette fans would be completely satisfied now with that as the nickname. The only better option was no nickname (which is still the most correct choice).

The Marquette Basketball Team.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on March 12, 2021, 10:53:22 PM
The Marquette Basketball Team.

Yup, or just Marquette. It works for the fight song, the "We Are" chant, and would've allowed those that can't let go of the past to still refer to them by old monikers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Farley36 on March 12, 2021, 11:51:36 PM
Unpopular take: Gold was the best option offered at the time. Better than Golden Eagles. Marquette fans would be completely satisfied now with that as the nickname. The only better option was no nickname (which is still the most correct choice).

I agree with this take.  I think Gold actually would have turned out to be a fine nickname and is still a better option than Golden Eagles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 13, 2021, 12:00:00 AM
All the teams like Marquette Final NET 26 who were probably in the Big Dance last Year when there was No Tourney and who are not in the Tourney this year when there is a tourney.  Frustrating and Disappointing! UGH!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 13, 2021, 01:43:13 AM
Unpopular take: Gold was the best option offered at the time. Better than Golden Eagles. Marquette fans would be completely satisfied now with that as the nickname. The only better option was no nickname (which is still the most correct choice).

This is the wrongest(tm) thing you've ever posted.  We were already the GE's which sucks.  Folks wanted Warriors back, which didn't happen.  And gold was:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcrEl_r8xEE

https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/nickname/gold


Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 13, 2021, 06:04:44 AM
This is the wrongest(tm) thing you've ever posted.  We were already the GE's which sucks.  Folks wanted Warriors back, which didn't happen.  And gold was:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcrEl_r8xEE

https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/nickname/gold

This. ^^^^^^^^
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on March 13, 2021, 06:11:01 AM
This is the wrongest(tm) thing you've ever posted.  We were already the GE's which sucks.  Folks wanted Warriors back, which didn't happen.  And gold was:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcrEl_r8xEE

https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/nickname/gold

Warriors was never an option. Gold was in the direction nicknames were going. Like Heat or Thunder. We've seen the repeated folly in naming teams after types of people.

Gold would've been unique, but would've faded into the background, like the Stanford Cardinal. A mascot could've been anything gold we chose and could've changed with the times. The fight song and "We Are" chants don't rely on a mascot.

The problem with the mascot debate is we act like it's important when it's not. We Are Marquette. The rest is superfluous. So go with the innocuous, fluid answer and you'll never have the debate again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 13, 2021, 07:06:27 AM
This. ^^^^^^^^

Double dis.

The Gold is, was and will continue to be a farce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 13, 2021, 07:10:17 AM
Hilltoppers was the best option. 

But the whole nickname thing is something that I have cared less and less about as time goes on.  Frankly it seems silly for adults to be so passionate about it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: SERocks on March 13, 2021, 07:29:04 AM
Hilltoppers was the best option. 

But the whole nickname thing is something that I have cared less and less about as time goes on.  Frankly it seems silly for adults to be so passionate about it.

Me too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on March 13, 2021, 07:36:14 AM
Hilltoppers was the best option. 

But the whole nickname thing is something that I have cared less and less about as time goes on.  Frankly it seems silly for adults to be so passionate about it.

That's exactly why I think either no mascot or something that can be in the background is the best choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on March 13, 2021, 08:22:21 AM
Would Marquette have had a "Big Blue" mascot similar to the Western Kentucky Mascot "Big Red"...?

A Blue and Yellow (TB) ThunderBug mascot for the Marquette Lightning?

or

A SUNY Empire Marquette Bluebird?.

The Marquette Tundra Swans? Blue Tundra Swans?

The Marquette River Lakes?



Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2021, 09:18:51 AM
Hilltoppers was the best option. 

But the whole nickname thing is something that I have cared less and less about as time goes on.  Frankly it seems silly for adults to be so passionate about it.


Agree. If it can't be Warriors, Hilltoppers would have made the most sense. But like you, I don't care nearly as much as I did several years back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2021, 09:22:48 AM
Back onto a topic more apropos for this thread, is anyone planning to celebrate Open An Umbrella Indoors Day today?

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/open-an-umbrella-indoors-day/

Nah. Me neither.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 13, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Pi day tomorrow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 14, 2021, 10:54:54 AM
I'm trying to ignore Springing Forward/DST until tonight but Mrs. Hilltopper is refusing simply because she can't stand breaking the rules. 

My reasoning is simple.  I like Sundays.  I want a full 24 hours of Sunday.

Mondays?   I will happily give up a Monday hour.  Who wouldn't?  Mondays suck donkey balls.  Getting Monday over with quicker would be a treat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 15, 2021, 07:29:50 AM
Ides of March today, people.

Beware.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 15, 2021, 09:17:38 AM
Et tu?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Next time you're on a flight and think you have the worst seat opponent, just imagine sitting next to this guy.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/03/13/mask-required-alaska-airlines-flight-passenger-arrested/4683230001/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 15, 2021, 01:43:22 PM
Apparently a Walrus fell asleep on an iceberg near Greenland and wound up on a beach on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
Apparently a Walrus fell asleep on an iceberg near Greenland and wound up on a beach on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland.


It’s must have been really awkward when the border control agent asked to see his passport.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 15, 2021, 02:58:01 PM

It’s must have been really awkward when the border control agent asked to see his passport.

Do not disparage Walruses Goooo.  They are highly, highly, intelligent.  They are also social and tactile animals....I'm concerned this young Walrus will have trouble getting home.  Especially if he celebrates St. P day.  In all seriousness Walruses are basically sea puppies except they get to be too heavy and large.  But if you had a lot of property, and could build an arctic atmosphere, they would be pretty content.
Although they have no self control mechanism with food and you're probably looking at 40K a month.  :)

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It’s must have been really awkward when the border control agent asked to see his passport.
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Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2021, 03:08:55 PM

Do not disparage Walruses Goooo.  They are highly, highly, intelligent.  They are also social and tactile animals....I'm concerned this young Walrus will have trouble getting home.  Especially if he celebrates St. P day.  In all seriousness Walruses are basically sea puppies except they get to be too heavy and large.  But if you had a lot of property, and could build an arctic atmosphere, they would be pretty content.
Although they have no self control mechanism with food and you're probably looking at 40K a month.  :)



To be honest, I have a weak spot for large marine mammals. The manatee is my personal favorite, but I certainly have no animus toward young Wallace and his ilk. As you mentioned, let's hope he goes easy on St. Patty's day, so he can rebuild his strength and make it home safely.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 15, 2021, 03:32:31 PM

To be honest, I have a weak spot for large marine mammals. The manatee is my personal favorite, but I certainly have no animus toward young Wallace and his ilk. As you mentioned, let's hope he goes easy on St. Patty's day, so he can rebuild his strength and make it home safely.

I do as well and manatees are cool as hell.  All marine mammals are awesome but walruses seem to get overlooked.  Everyone seems to  love whales, dolphins, sea otters, and seals.  However, the mighty walrus may be the smartest of the bunch.  When they are in captivity they learn wicked fast.  Part of it may be because of the reward system which includes chests of small fish and other delicacies when they listen to the trainers.  But orphaned walrus pups in Alaska have blown away marine biologists in Seward.  They're very difficult to study in the wild because of their preferred areas of comfort.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 15, 2021, 04:20:40 PM
I do as well and manatees are cool as hell.  All marine mammals are awesome but walruses seem to get overlooked.  Everyone seems to  love whales, dolphins, sea otters, and seals.  However, the mighty walrus may be the smartest of the bunch.  When they are in captivity they learn wicked fast.  Part of it may be because of the reward system which includes chests of small fish and other delicacies when they listen to the trainers.  But orphaned walrus pups in Alaska have blown away marine biologists in Seward.  They're very difficult to study in the wild because of their preferred areas of comfort.

No beaver or sea lion mentions?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2021, 04:34:36 PM
No beaver or sea lion mentions?


Where is Keefe when we need him to hit that softball outta the park?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 15, 2021, 05:34:13 PM
No beaver or sea lion mentions?

Both tremendous animals as well.  I just feel Walruses should be universally respected and their greatness should be highlighted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 15, 2021, 05:34:59 PM
Koo koo ka joo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2021, 07:57:14 PM
Wow - this is just crazy.

Cheerleader's mom accused of making "deepfake" videos of daughter's rivals

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/raffaela-spone-cheerleader-mom-deepfakes/#app

A Pennsylvania woman is accused of doctoring photos and video of her daughter's cheerleading rivals to try to get them kicked off the squad, officials said. The Bucks County District Attroney's Office last week charged Raffaela Spone, 50, with three misdemeanor counts of cyber harassment of a child and related offenses.

Spone manipulated photos from social media of three girls on the Victory Vipers cheerleading squad in Chalfont to make it appear they were drinking, smoking and even nude, investigators said.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 15, 2021, 08:34:25 PM
Just when I think things could not get any better/worse by making Team Captain on Scoop feel totally redeemed and Am just Thankful to Finally make All American on Scoop. # Lifetime Goals # Blessed # Anything Else is a Bonus # Honored Esteemed Scoopers # Does Not Get Any Better Than This
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 15, 2021, 10:42:34 PM
Both tremendous animals as well.  I just feel Walruses should be universally respected and their greatness should be highlighted.

Marquette Walruses!?! A two-fer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 15, 2021, 10:57:31 PM
Marquette Walruses!?! A two-fer.


There was a HUGE effort to get Merriam-Webster to change the plural to Walri a few years back. Despite this unprecedented outpouring of public sentiment, the plural remains unchanged.

https://www.change.org/p/merriam-webster-change-the-plural-of-walrus-to-walri
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 15, 2021, 11:21:57 PM
Further details have come out about this Walrus sighting.  A 5yr old Irish girl first spotted the mighty mammal on a  beach near her home on the Dingle Peninsula, while on a walk with her dad.  Soon after her father saw it and made a video.  Now there is serious concern about the health of this young Walrus as it has not been seen for many hours.  This little girl, according to her mom, drew a series of Walrus pictures after the incident.   May God bless this wonderful child. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 16, 2021, 08:10:14 AM
Further details have come out about this Walrus sighting.  A 5yr old Irish girl first spotted the mighty mammal on a  beach near her home on the Dingle Peninsula, while on a walk with her dad.  Soon after her father saw it and made a video.  Now there is serious concern about the health of this young Walrus as it has not been seen for many hours.  This little girl, according to her mom, drew a series of Walrus pictures after the incident.   May God bless this wonderful child.

If this was a Seal we'd be in the real life version of Secret of Roan Inish
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 16, 2021, 08:28:24 AM
If this was a Seal we'd be in the real life version of Secret of Roan Inish

It really is!!  Great movie.  Most of it was shot in Donegal.  Hopefully that walrus finds some mussels in the area.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2021, 09:13:27 AM
Further details have come out about this Walrus sighting.  A 5yr old Irish girl first spotted the mighty mammal on a  beach near her home on the Dingle Peninsula, while on a walk with her dad.  Soon after her father saw it and made a video.  Now there is serious concern about the health of this young Walrus as it has not been seen for many hours.  This little girl, according to her mom, drew a series of Walrus pictures after the incident.   May God bless this wonderful child.


I think it's time to fuel up the Scoop marine mammal rescue vehicle and save this poor soul.

Mods - make it happen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 16, 2021, 10:47:06 AM
Both tremendous animals as well.  I just feel Walruses should be universally respected and their greatness should be highlighted.

see below, the Beatles didn't make any manatee songs did they? The walrus gets plenty of love!
Koo koo ka joo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 16, 2021, 11:31:29 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/nE-M6yEM3xI_x4d70eFOY1NpEvIRHjK32bunlAVCJX6YCaio-p8By5fB1V2H_MKeX2WcFJsdpEpFU1MheKtXCD3747ZUBjj-qhWtAnZEsMKWSiF0nySNt1HjWJKS2-nrwE9QDwTcEAfUqfF99yjwk4pyh0EYjFj89jg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2021, 01:03:20 PM

see below, the Beatles didn't make any manatee songs did they? The walrus gets plenty of love!



Yeah...but then there's this....

https://www.facebook.com/themightymanateesband/posts/get-your-beatles-fix-manatee-style-on-sunday/2596349880383195/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2021, 01:27:16 PM
Just did one of those randomly generated brackets on ESPN.com. The Final Four includes Drexel (#16), Arkansas (#3), LSU (#8) and Eastern Washington (#14). LSU squeaks past the Dragons for the title.

#donedeal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 17, 2021, 01:32:52 PM
Just did one of those randomly generated brackets on ESPN.com. The Final Four includes Drexel (#16), Arkansas (#3), LSU (#8) and Eastern Washington (#14). LSU squeaks past the Dragons for the title.

#donedeal

Sounds a little "extra" random!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 17, 2021, 01:34:02 PM
Just did one of those randomly generated brackets on ESPN.com. The Final Four includes Drexel (#16), Arkansas (#3), LSU (#8) and Eastern Washington (#14). LSU squeaks past the Dragons for the title.

#donedeal

I've got two nephews at EWU who would love that.  Unfortunately, I'm probably going to have to listen to my brother blather on and on about that other eastern Washington school that he attended.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2021, 01:35:01 PM
Sounds a little "extra" random!


True. It even had the rodents beating a better seed. Talk about crazy stuff....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on March 17, 2021, 01:36:16 PM
https://ktul.com/amp/news/local/pilot-arrested-at-jenks-airport-with-102-pounds-of-meth?__twitter_impression=true

Badlands McNally was arrested at Jenks Tulsa Airport with 102.7 pounds of methamphetamine.

"When they opened the door of McNally's plane, there was an overwhelming smell of chemicals from inside, according to the report."

"Agents found two large black duffel bags, carrying 102.7 pounds of meth, as well as two pistols and a rifle with multiple magazines behind the pilot's seat."

..........Walter White, Gus Fring, and Hector Salamanca were not available for comment. When reached for comment, Jesse Pinkman said, "Yeah B**tches."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2021, 01:36:25 PM
I've got two nephews at EWU who would love that.  Unfortunately, I'm probably going to have to listen to my brother blather on and on about that other eastern Washington school that he attended.


You can tell him that the other eastern Washington school lost in the second round in my bracket....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2021, 01:38:50 PM
https://ktul.com/amp/news/local/pilot-arrested-at-jenks-airport-with-102-pounds-of-meth?__twitter_impression=true

Badlands McNally was arrested at Jenks Tulsa Airport with 102.7 pounds of methamphetamine.

"When they opened the door of McNally's plane, there was an overwhelming smell of chemicals from inside, according to the report."

"Agents found two large black duffel bags, carrying 102.7 pounds of meth, as well as two pistols and a rifle with multiple magazines behind the pilot's seat."

..........Walter White, Gus Fring, and Hector Salamanca were not available for comment. When reached for comment, Jesse Pinkman said, "Yeah B**tches."


Oddly enough, in that pic he looks like a "Badlands."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 17, 2021, 01:42:19 PM

You can tell him that the other eastern Washington school lost in the second round in my bracket....

My brother sets up our pool...which would explain why it's called "ZagNut"

Actually, though, with Marquette not in the field, I suppose I'd probably rather see that other eastern Washington school win as almost anyone.  I also have a rooting interest for both of my daughters who are currently in college - Purdue and Georgetown. I guess Purdue would be my most-preferred winner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 17, 2021, 07:48:44 PM
Very cool Saint Patrick’s Day light show using drones in Ireland.

https://youtu.be/ZIu35jIM-IM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 17, 2021, 09:18:30 PM
Where is the Walrus now?  I haven't heard anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 18, 2021, 09:04:36 AM
Today Facebook had a "memory" from March 18, 2011 - a picture I took at Marquette's victory over Xavier. Damn...it's like salt in the wound.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on March 18, 2021, 11:37:58 AM
Here's one that Milwaukee Magazine put on their email of the day:

(https://11pt5z46nuudt9qxx2knwgff-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/0321-HistoricMilwaukee-MarquetteParade-1024x698.jpg)

Toone and Lee at about 5th & Wisconsin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 18, 2021, 01:53:57 PM
Here's one that Milwaukee Magazine put on their email of the day:

(https://11pt5z46nuudt9qxx2knwgff-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/0321-HistoricMilwaukee-MarquetteParade-1024x698.jpg)

Toone and Lee at about 5th & Wisconsin.


Awesome pic, Sir Lawrence!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 18, 2021, 02:03:01 PM
Anyone here still partial to filling out a paper bracket rather than an online one?

I always make sure the first bracket I fill out every year is a paper one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 18, 2021, 02:08:39 PM
Anyone here still partial to filling out a paper bracket rather than an online one?

I always make sure the first bracket I fill out every year is a paper one.

This year I don't even care very much about the brackets. I filled one out with my family and the 'Scoop one. I did them each in less then two minutes -- and I've read very, very little about the tournament. I know I have the same winner in both, but I honestly don't have any idea if they have the same final four. We'll see how it goes. As I've read about various COVID issues I thought about going back to check and see if I picked the teams (I'm not even sure if I did) but decided not to bother.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 18, 2021, 02:51:52 PM
This year I don't even care very much about the brackets. I filled one out with my family and the 'Scoop one. I did them each in less then two minutes -- and I've read very, very little about the tournament. I know I have the same winner in both, but I honestly don't have any idea if they have the same final four. We'll see how it goes. As I've read about various COVID issues I thought about going back to check and see if I picked the teams (I'm not even sure if I did) but decided not to bother.

Ditto for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 18, 2021, 02:57:31 PM
Anyone here still partial to filling out a paper bracket rather than an online one?

I always make sure the first bracket I fill out every year is a paper one.

My last two jobs I used to run NCAA pools.  My current job is a small company and not enough people interested in joining a pool to bother.
I used to use paper brackets because I wanted the play-in games to count for something.  I made them worth a 1/2 point.  The online brackets don't give the option of picking the play-in games or scoring them.  I had 1st, 2nd & 3rd places for the pool and it made a difference on the final places several times.  I let people turn in after the play-in games but they got auto-0 for any play-in picks.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 18, 2021, 02:59:00 PM
I believe the tournament is going to be yet another in a long line of sporting events whose numbers fall off significantly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 18, 2021, 03:05:16 PM
I believe the tournament is going to be yet another in a long line of sporting events whose numbers fall off significantly.


I think so too. The whole one-site, reduced-fan, strange year vibe just feels off. And it isn't just because MU isn't there, because we have experienced those years in the past and I always felt more 'connected' and 'into' the tournament then.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: drewm88 on March 18, 2021, 03:13:19 PM
Anyone here still partial to filling out a paper bracket rather than an online one?

I always make sure the first bracket I fill out every year is a paper one.

Yes. Usually I avoid any talk about predictions or analysis until I can sit down at my desk Monday morning with a paper bracket and pen. This year, no office=no printer=21st century bracket.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on March 18, 2021, 03:14:51 PM
My last two jobs I used to run NCAA pools.  My current job is a small company and not enough people interested in joining a pool to bother.
I used to use paper brackets because I wanted the play-in games to count for something.  I made them worth a 1/2 point.  The online brackets don't give the option of picking the play-in games or scoring them.  I had 1st, 2nd & 3rd places for the pool and it made a difference on the final places several times.  I let people turn in after the play-in games but they got auto-0 for any play-in picks.
My sister runs a pool that I built it in Excel, has about 70 people in it most years.  She sends everyone a pick sheet and they fill it in.  I cut and paste the sheets into individual player pages and you fill in the winners and it calculates the scores/standings.  Not as robust as the online stuff, but once all the picks are in I just send out the workbook and everybody can fill in the winners and see the scores themselves.  They can put in winners moving forward to see if they still have a chance.  I literally spent a day at work building it around Christmastime one year when I was in for support and nothing was going on.  Now I need only about an hour every year to get it ready, plus whatever time it takes me to tweak the scoring rules.

Only pain in the neck is the people who don't have Excel, which means we have to fill out the workbook for them.  But that is only about 10% of the people.

I like using Excel because we can change the scoring rules however we want it to be every year. We are not as ambitious as you regarding the opening round, because getting picks in before the Tuesday night games would be near impossible.

She chose not to do it this year for multiple reasons relating to COVID. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 18, 2021, 03:17:10 PM
Yes. Usually I avoid any talk about predictions or analysis until I can sit down at my desk Monday morning with a paper bracket and pen. This year, no office=no printer=21st century bracket.


I went 21st century...then got even lazier. I did one where you can have the bracket pre-fill itself based on certain parameters (random, best seeds, computer ratings, whatever). So I selected a pre-filled bracket based on computer ratings, then just manually changed a dozen or so.

#laziestbracketever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Chili on March 18, 2021, 08:33:42 PM
My sister runs a pool that I built it in Excel, has about 70 people in it most years.  She sends everyone a pick sheet and they fill it in.  I cut and paste the sheets into individual player pages and you fill in the winners and it calculates the scores/standings.  Not as robust as the online stuff, but once all the picks are in I just send out the workbook and everybody can fill in the winners and see the scores themselves.  They can put in winners moving forward to see if they still have a chance.  I literally spent a day at work building it around Christmastime one year when I was in for support and nothing was going on.  Now I need only about an hour every year to get it ready, plus whatever time it takes me to tweak the scoring rules.

Only pain in the neck is the people who don't have Excel, which means we have to fill out the workbook for them.  But that is only about 10% of the people.

I like using Excel because we can change the scoring rules however we want it to be every year. We are not as ambitious as you regarding the opening round, because getting picks in before the Tuesday night games would be near impossible.

She chose not to do it this year for multiple reasons relating to COVID.

Use Google Sheets. Cloud Based. Everyone has access. Open Source.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2021, 08:37:05 PM
Use Google Sheets. Cloud Based. Everyone has access. Open Source.

That's what I was thinking too. 
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/9331167?hl=en
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2021, 08:47:23 PM
Bold move using Tyson for Mikes hard lemonade.  But the commercials are at least sorta amusing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 19, 2021, 05:12:33 PM
When Mr Harbaugh asked me after winning his Football Title With Western Kentucky earlier that week if Dwyane Wade was going Pro the Day Marquette won the CUSA championship. I told him yes since I saw Wade get in a rusty car with ripped up sweats after MU beat Wake Forest. # AL was the one who introduced me to Tom Crean. And I suggested to AL we should call it the AL.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 21, 2021, 10:04:46 AM

I think it's time to fuel up the Scoop marine mammal rescue vehicle and save this poor soul.

Mods - make it happen.

The walrus is now in Wales and looking healthy.  Apparently he's on a European tour before heading back to Greenland.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 21, 2021, 10:38:24 AM
The walrus is now in Wales and looking healthy.  Apparently he's on a European tour before heading back to Greenland.  :)

It's a smoke screen for the flight trackers. Headed to MKE for an interview
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 21, 2021, 10:38:41 AM
The walrus is now in Wales and looking healthy.  Apparently he's on a European tour before heading back to Greenland.  :)


But don't Wales eat walruses?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 21, 2021, 07:00:26 PM
When Mr Harbaugh asked me after winning his Football Title With Western Kentucky earlier that week if Dwyane Wade was going Pro the Day Marquette won the CUSA championship. I told him yes since I saw Wade get in a rusty car with ripped up sweats after MU beat Wake Forest. # AL was the one who introduced me to Tom Crean. And I suggested to AL we should call it the AL.
I like this site since for years I physically Hung Around The Al off and on.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 21, 2021, 07:26:11 PM

But don't Wales eat walruses?

Well played Goooo.  Killer whales can go after Walrus pups.  But Killer Whales are acoustic animals and don't care for Welsh music or the sound of Hannibal Lechter slurping fava beans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 21, 2021, 07:31:43 PM
It's a smoke screen for the flight trackers. Headed to MKE for an interview

What's the best place for scallops or clams in MKE?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 21, 2021, 07:33:29 PM
What's the best place for scallops or clams in MKE?
Ricky's
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 21, 2021, 07:35:43 PM
Ricky's

Walruses are very difficult to study in the wild but one Greenlandic marine biologist stated that "they never get full and can eat clams all day,"  It also should be noted that they do not seem to be insecure about their weight.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 21, 2021, 07:39:25 PM
Ricky's


Clams and crabs, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 21, 2021, 07:49:39 PM
Ricky's
Hey, Hey, Hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 21, 2021, 11:24:43 PM
knew a "coed" who practically paid her tuition via the clientele at rickies...eyn'a chili?  whoaaa boy!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 22, 2021, 05:15:25 AM
knew a "coed" who practically paid her tuition via the clientele at rickies...eyn'a chili?  whoaaa boy!

Oh, ya.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on March 22, 2021, 11:31:39 AM
Use Google Sheets. Cloud Based. Everyone has access. Open Source.
Thanks for the tip.  I'll play with it this year and see how I do.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 22, 2021, 02:56:11 PM
William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' (1978) is the worst thing you will see on the internet this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I

Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 22, 2021, 03:02:11 PM
William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' (1978) is the worst thing you will see on the internet this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I




He turns 90 today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 22, 2021, 03:14:45 PM
knew a "coed" who practically paid her tuition via the clientele at rickies...eyn'a chili?  whoaaa boy!
Why do you have coed in quotes? Was he/she not really a coed?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 22, 2021, 03:32:42 PM
Why do you have coed in quotes? Was he/she not really a coed?


Guy in drag.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 23, 2021, 03:30:16 PM
I'll leave this here:

Could Colossal Vibrators Be the Future of Energy?
It turns out, bladeless wind power is shaped like a phallus.

https://interestingengineering.com/bladeless-turbines-colossal-vibrators-future-of-energy-wind-power
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 23, 2021, 03:50:05 PM
Why do you have coed in quotes? Was he/she not really a coed?

  not sure where being a coed ends...is a grad school female student still considered a coed?  which brings me to another question...why are coeds assumed to only be female?  i ask that from a true biological perspective however
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2021, 04:13:13 PM
  not sure where being a coed ends...is a grad school female student still considered a coed?  which brings me to another question...why are coeds assumed to only be female?  i ask that from a true biological perspective however


Theoretically, it could be either. But common usage (and the first definition in nearly every dictionary I checked) defines coed as "a female student in a coeducational institution."

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 23, 2021, 04:20:23 PM

Theoretically, it could be either. But common usage (and the first definition in nearly every dictionary I checked) defines coed as "a female student in a coeducational institution."

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coed

thanks for that gooo, interesting how the word is used.  note, a dorm becomes coed when females move in.  what about grad female students?  or does it only apply to undergrad?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 23, 2021, 04:22:38 PM
William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' (1978) is the worst thing you will see on the internet this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I
I heard Shatner "sing" Mr. Tambourine man on xm radio about a week ago. WOW just Wow. I wasnt sure if that was the worst or best thing I ever heard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 23, 2021, 04:25:39 PM
I heard Shatner "sing" Mr. Tambourine man on xm radio about a week ago. WOW just Wow. I wasnt sure if that was the worst or best thing I ever heard.


He did a few bad covers, Lucy in the Sky is another
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB3uVARNhmM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2021, 04:27:41 PM
thanks for that gooo, interesting how the word is used.  note, a dorm becomes coed when females move in.  what about grad female students?  or does it only apply to undergrad?


I'm gonna go with 'yes,' but I don't have any dictionaries to back that up.

If you provide pics, I could probably give a more definitive answer.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 23, 2021, 04:33:27 PM
Oh, ya.

she was legendary man...instructors were tripping over each other to "tutor" the coed.  now i'm beginning to understand _____ privilege…both of them :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 23, 2021, 06:51:45 PM
she was legendary man...instructors were tripping over each other to "tutor" the coed.  now i'm beginning to understand _____ privilege…both of them :D

The rep started frosh year, during freshman week.  Very talented.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2021, 09:01:22 PM
Does pineapple belong on pizza?

For me it’s a hard no, but people I used to hold in high regard feel otherwise. Life can be so confusing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on March 23, 2021, 09:08:34 PM
He did a few bad covers, Lucy in the Sky is another
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB3uVARNhmM
His cover of Common People is fantastic though:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ainyK6fXku0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ainyK6fXku0)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 23, 2021, 09:13:16 PM
Wonderful salt and pepper pistachios are completely addicting. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 23, 2021, 09:15:13 PM
William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' (1978) is the worst thing you will see on the internet this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I
He has done some great work with Ben Folds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 23, 2021, 09:18:44 PM
He has done some great work with Ben Folds.
To wit:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9BH2Dzp5NaE

Title: Re: NM
Post by: YaBlueIt on March 24, 2021, 03:05:17 PM
Does pineapple belong on pizza?

For me it’s a hard no, but people I used to hold in high regard feel otherwise. Life can be so confusing.

Not crazy about it personally, but I'm not going to refuse a slice if offered. It can be good. I'm much more adverse to olives on pizza.

Side note, I never understood why pineapple on pizza of all things became a hot debate somehow. Let people enjoy what they like. Half and half pizzas exist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 24, 2021, 03:10:50 PM
Does pineapple belong on pizza?

For me it’s a hard no, but people I used to hold in high regard feel otherwise. Life can be so confusing.
Like a hot dog, any way you want it.   For me, whenever I can find other pineapple lovers it is a cause for celebration.   But, if there aren't other pineapple lovers, I never force it.   I do fine without it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 24, 2021, 04:32:06 PM
My wife hates croutons on salad .. I love them.  So we frequently use the phrase "it's like croutons" to describe a personal taste thing.   

I can see how some people love, some hate, pineapple on pizza.   I find it odd the depths of the dislike though, as in, if you have a Hawaiian pizza, you are a freak.

I like fruit on stuff you don't expect.  Like a slice of apple on a club sandwich?  Mmmmm.  Or cranberry sauce on a turkey sammy .. superb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 24, 2021, 04:45:20 PM
My wife hates croutons on salad .. I love them.  So we frequently use the phrase "it's like croutons" to describe a personal taste thing.   

I can see how some people love, some hate, pineapple on pizza.   I find it odd the depths of the dislike though, as in, if you have a Hawaiian pizza, you are a freak.

I like fruit on stuff you don't expect.  Like a slice of apple on a club sandwich?  Mmmmm.  Or cranberry sauce on a turkey sammy .. superb.

Have you ever tried apples in a grilled cheese sandwich?

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/de/c4/c0/dec4c033f8de09ab18b274cb359ecc9f.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 24, 2021, 04:56:21 PM
Have you ever tried apples in a grilled cheese sandwich?


NO.  I'll have to try that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 24, 2021, 04:57:57 PM
My wife hates croutons on salad .. I love them.  So we frequently use the phrase "it's like croutons" to describe a personal taste thing.   

I can see how some people love, some hate, pineapple on pizza.   I find it odd the depths of the dislike though, as in, if you have a Hawaiian pizza, you are a freak.

I like fruit on stuff you don't expect.  Like a slice of apple on a club sandwich?  Mmmmm.  Or cranberry sauce on a turkey sammy .. superb.

Your wife is correct.  No offense hilltopper. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 24, 2021, 05:00:39 PM
My mom eats sliced radish sandwiches. Rye bread, a layer of sour cream, thinly sliced radishes and plenty of salt.

I add a beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: RushmoreAcademy on March 24, 2021, 05:02:48 PM
Does pineapple belong on pizza?

For me it’s a hard no, but people I used to hold in high regard feel otherwise. Life can be so confusing.

Im a no on any fruit or veggies. Pile it up with meat and I’m in.  However, I could eat a veggie filled pizza at a get together if that’s all their is. Pineapple on the other hand, might make me stake out a spot at the chip bowl and make that my meal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on March 24, 2021, 05:02:58 PM

I like fruit on stuff you don't expect.  Like a slice of apple on a club sandwich?  Mmmmm.  Or cranberry sauce on a turkey sammy .. superb.
The only time i've had apple on a sandwich it has been at some sort of social event where removing it would seem ungracious. Not bad but not something I'm going to order or make for myself. However, 100% of the time the apple has been Granny Smith. Assuming that is the norm isn't that a board violation?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 24, 2021, 05:04:33 PM
I like pineapple & red delicious on my pizza.

Too easy, guys.  Y'all weak as hell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 24, 2021, 05:10:06 PM
My mom eats sliced radish sandwiches. Rye bread, a layer of sour cream, thinly sliced radishes and plenty of salt.

I add a beer.

Doesn't that make the rye bread soggy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 24, 2021, 05:15:30 PM
Have you ever tried apples in a grilled cheese sandwich?


This is a game changer. There was a place in Humboldt Park (Chicago) back when I lived there that used to do thin slices of Granny Smiths on a Brie and another cheese grilled cheese. To die for
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 24, 2021, 05:18:31 PM
This is a game changer. There was a place in Humboldt Park (Chicago) back when I lived there that used to do thin slices of Granny Smiths on a Brie and another cheese grilled cheese. To die for

Apples with Brie is a solid combo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 24, 2021, 05:18:36 PM
Doesn't that make the rye bread soggy?

I use the lager as an accoutrement. It's all soggy in the end anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 24, 2021, 05:24:38 PM
Bacon and mustard sandwich. Try it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 24, 2021, 05:32:47 PM
Crunchy peanut butter on a grilled cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2021, 05:33:38 PM

Side note, I never understood why pineapple on pizza of all things became a hot debate somehow. Let people enjoy what they like. Half and half pizzas exist.



I'm cool with others eating what they like, and half and half can work with relatively equal preferences. But sometimes that doesn't solve it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 24, 2021, 05:37:08 PM
Crunchy peanut butter on a grilled cheese.

Is this a joke Tower?

What's next beer in cereal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2021, 05:37:17 PM
I made oven roasted whole carrots last night. Easy and awesome!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2021, 05:37:57 PM
Is this a joke Tower?

What's next beer in cereal?


Whatcha got against beer in cereal, Muggsy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 24, 2021, 05:47:09 PM
Is this a joke Tower?

What's next beer in cereal?

We already do it in reverse:
(https://untappd.akamaized.net/photos/2020_06_05/f0cb397ed9c6de98e8337bf989ddf2b9_640x640.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 24, 2021, 06:44:48 PM
My mom eats sliced radish sandwiches. Rye bread, a layer of sour cream, thinly sliced radishes and plenty of salt.

I add a beer.
I’ll be 53 in May. I’ve never once in my life had sour cream, cottage cheese or cream cheese. Zero. Zilch. Nevah!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 24, 2021, 06:49:01 PM
I’ll be 53 in May. I’ve never once in my life had sour cream, cottage cheese or cream cheese. Zero. Zilch. Nevah!
I bet you've had one of those somewhere along the line in grandma's potato salad or something and you never even knew it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 24, 2021, 07:05:17 PM
We already do it in reverse:
(https://untappd.akamaized.net/photos/2020_06_05/f0cb397ed9c6de98e8337bf989ddf2b9_640x640.jpg)

Perhaps this a societal issue that I was unaware of.  I'm not sure where we've gone wrong but this seems egregious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on March 24, 2021, 07:07:02 PM
We already do it in reverse:
(https://untappd.akamaized.net/photos/2020_06_05/f0cb397ed9c6de98e8337bf989ddf2b9_640x640.jpg)

With or without shrimp?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 24, 2021, 07:11:52 PM
I’ll be 53 in May. I’ve never once in my life had sour cream, cottage cheese or cream cheese. Zero. Zilch. Nevah!

Why not?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 24, 2021, 07:20:32 PM
I’ll be 53 in May. I’ve never once in my life had sour cream, cottage cheese or cream cheese. Zero. Zilch. Nevah!

Cottage cheese is nasty. 

The lack of the other 2 could explain your surly disposition.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 24, 2021, 07:35:13 PM
Cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, almonds, and a swirl of honey makes a surprisingly good dessert.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 24, 2021, 07:54:46 PM
Cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, almonds, and a swirl of honey makes a surprisingly good dessert.

You just said that out loud.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2021, 07:57:18 PM
Perhaps this a societal issue that I was unaware of.  I'm not sure where we've gone wrong but this seems egregious.


I knew we had problems when there was no outrage over pineapple on pizza.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2021, 07:58:47 PM
Cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, almonds, and a swirl of honey makes a surprisingly good dessert.


Did you discover that one night when the only things left in your kitchen were cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, almonds and a swirl of honey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 24, 2021, 08:28:27 PM

Did you discover that one night when the only things left in your kitchen were cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, almonds and a swirl of honey?

Mrs. Headband found the recipe though I can't remember where.

Believe me, I was skeptical at first, too.  But we both really liked it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 24, 2021, 08:31:17 PM
Cottage cheese is nasty. 

The lack of the other 2 could explain your surly disposition.
Surly?!?

I’m living the dream. Just don’t like white foods. Apparently.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 24, 2021, 08:48:58 PM
Is this a joke Tower?

What's next beer in cereal?
The highlight of Lenten Fridays.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUCam on March 24, 2021, 09:10:45 PM
Perhaps this a societal issue that I was unaware of.  I'm not sure where we've gone wrong but this seems egregious.

You misspelled “incredibly amazing.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2021, 09:15:29 PM
You misspelled “incredibly amazing.”


Damn spellcheck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 24, 2021, 09:20:58 PM
Surly?!?

I’m living the dream. Just don’t like white foods. Apparently.

Enjoy your osteoporosis.  ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 24, 2021, 09:32:39 PM
Cottage cheese is nasty. 

The lack of the other 2 could explain your surly disposition.

  surely, you meant shirley...one of JB's old girl friends, eyn'er?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 24, 2021, 09:44:39 PM
  surely, you meant shirley...one of JB's old girl friends, eyn'er?

Let's be honest, kin.

If they had cottage cheese, we still didn't kick them outta the sack at ol' MU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on March 24, 2021, 11:30:47 PM
I’ll be 53 in May. I’ve never once in my life had sour cream, cottage cheese or cream cheese. Zero. Zilch. Nevah!

Woah.  I’m 45 and same, same, same.  I’ll add Mayo too. 

Starting to come around on soft cheeses / goat cheese.  Love horseradish.   Gag at smell of yogurt.  Would drink a gallon of milk at dinner if it was socially acceptable. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 25, 2021, 07:18:47 AM
Woah.  I’m 45 and same, same, same.  I’ll add Mayo too. 

Starting to come around on soft cheeses / goat cheese.  Love horseradish.   Gag at smell of yogurt.  Would drink a gallon of milk at dinner if it was socially acceptable.

And you two are both grown men?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 25, 2021, 07:39:16 AM
I’ll be 53 in May. I’ve never once in my life had sour cream, cottage cheese or cream cheese. Zero. Zilch. Nevah!

Woah.  I’m 45 and same, same, same.  I’ll add Mayo too. 

I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but it's fine; I'll eat it.  But no sour cream? No cream cheese? No mayo? Wow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 25, 2021, 09:33:11 AM
I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but it's fine; I'll eat it.  But no sour cream? No cream cheese? No mayo? Wow.


No cream cheese? Oy, vay! What does he put on a bagel?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on March 25, 2021, 10:42:00 AM
Does pineapple belong on pizza?

For me it’s a hard no, but people I used to hold in high regard feel otherwise. Life can be so confusing.

It’s not really my thing, but I was actually introduced to it while at MU.  My roommate freshman year loved pepperoni and pineapple from Lucci’s on 27th Street. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 25, 2021, 08:16:38 PM
Let's be honest, kin.

If they had cottage cheese, we still didn't kick them outta the sack at ol' MU.

 cottage cheese is a tough one.  i like it, but if you've seen some of the things we find and have to use the adjective "cottage cheese like" i completely understand why people have trouble with that first spoonful...i like it with chives though
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 25, 2021, 08:18:33 PM

No cream cheese? Oy, vay! What does he put on a bagel?
Peanut butter. If I’m really feeling gluttonous I’ll go for Biscof Butter.

I do eat a ton of eggs-specifically egg whites. And for some reason I can only tolerate mayo during Lent when I’ll eat tuna.

As someone who has never had cream cheese I’ve never had cheesecake or a cannoli. Drives my girl nuts. I just tell her I’ve made it this far without them so I’m good.

I’ve also never eaten squash, beets, asparagus or cauliflower. My Irish meat and potatoes cooking mom always indulged super-picky taste in food and it carries over to adulthood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 25, 2021, 09:10:26 PM

As someone who has never had cream cheese I’ve never had cheesecake or a cannoli. Drives my girl nuts. I just tell her I’ve made it this far without them so I’m good.



Real cannoli filling is made with ricotta, not cream cheese.

You’re welcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on March 25, 2021, 10:29:45 PM

Real cannoli filling is made with ricotta, not cream cheese.

You’re welcome.
Appreciate the info.

Still, having anything involving cheese as a dessert doesn’t move the culinary needle for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 25, 2021, 11:09:02 PM

Real cannoli filling is made with ricotta, not cream cheese.

You’re welcome.

Traditionally yes, but many Italian-American bakeries use Marscopone.  I will also add that Marscopone should be used in lieu of cream cheese in most cases, except bagels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 26, 2021, 06:18:27 AM
Peanut butter. If I’m really feeling gluttonous I’ll go for Biscof Butter.

I do eat a ton of eggs-specifically egg whites. And for some reason I can only tolerate mayo during Lent when I’ll eat tuna.

As someone who has never had cream cheese I’ve never had cheesecake or a cannoli. Drives my girl nuts. I just tell her I’ve made it this far without them so I’m good.

I’ve also never eaten squash, beets, asparagus or cauliflower. My Irish meat and potatoes cooking mom always indulged super-picky taste in food and it carries over to adulthood.

Cream cheese doesn't taste like cheese.  You ever had frosting on a cupcake?  It's a less sweet version of that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2021, 09:12:51 AM
Traditionally yes, but many Italian-American bakeries use Marscopone.  I will also add that Marscopone should be used in lieu of cream cheese in most cases, except bagels.


Agree on both counts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on March 27, 2021, 02:53:57 PM
Is Chicos the brains behind MUPoop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 27, 2021, 02:57:22 PM
I’ve also never eaten squash, beets, asparagus or cauliflower.
Got some nice asparagus coming up in the garden right now. Delicious with butter and dill. And as a bonus, it makes your pee smell funny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2021, 03:14:04 PM
Got some nice asparagus coming up in the garden right now. Delicious with butter and dill. And as a bonus, it makes your pee smell funny.


I was never adventurous with veggies until a few years ago - probably a remnant of my parents' sole reliance on peas and corn to fulfill our veggie requirements - so I didn't try asparagus until recently. Now I love it...but the first time I had it, I thought something was seriously wrong when I hit the john. :-[
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 27, 2021, 03:41:42 PM
Is Chicos the brains behind MUPoop?

I kind of assumed the various people that MUPoop claims writes for them were all of Chico's various screen names.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2021, 03:59:19 PM
I kind of assumed the various people that MUPoop claims writes for them were all of Chico's various screen names.


The Many Faces of Chico's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2021, 04:19:34 PM
Of all the times for something like this to happen....

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/florida-boat-interstate-10-suez-canal_n_605e4957c5b6531eed04e0c1

On Thursday evening, the 38-foot-long pink-and-white boat somehow landed on Interstate 10 near Crestview, blocking traffic for hours, according to NWF Daily News.

The accident happened when a 64-year-old Pensacola man was hauling the boat west when the trailer started to sway and collided with a guardrail.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 28, 2021, 11:43:59 PM
Be kind Be A Person For Others
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 28, 2021, 11:48:34 PM
Be For Others And Be The Difference
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on March 29, 2021, 12:31:04 AM
Many many people already knew what I posted on here If you say not enough people are upset and if you say stuff people are upset. Am going to take a break from here and you all just try and be people for others. We Are Marquette Go Marquette!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 31, 2021, 03:40:18 PM
So were the survey respondents telling the truth about their actual preference, or have they just become more realistic?

Return of the 'dad-bod': survey finds people prefer a softer male body type

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/mar/27/return-of-the-dad-bod-survey-finds-people-prefer-a-softer-male-body-type
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 31, 2021, 03:53:06 PM
So were the survey respondents telling the truth about their actual preference, or have they just become more realistic?

Return of the 'dad-bod': survey finds people prefer a softer male body type

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/mar/27/return-of-the-dad-bod-survey-finds-people-prefer-a-softer-male-body-type

My guess:  It's because guys with muscular bodies tend to be narcissistic and spend more time in the gym than their girlfriends would prefer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 31, 2021, 03:53:32 PM
So were the survey respondents telling the truth about their actual preference, or have they just become more realistic?

Return of the 'dad-bod': survey finds people prefer a softer male body type

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/mar/27/return-of-the-dad-bod-survey-finds-people-prefer-a-softer-male-body-type

A million of these studies have been conducted. They pretty much always read that women are more likely to select a toned guy for one night stands and flings. However, when the criteria changes to a long term suitable partner they tend to select dad bod guys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 31, 2021, 03:57:26 PM
So were the survey respondents telling the truth about their actual preference, or have they just become more realistic?

Return of the 'dad-bod': survey finds people prefer a softer male body type

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/mar/27/return-of-the-dad-bod-survey-finds-people-prefer-a-softer-male-body-type

I prefer the term "wealth belly"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 31, 2021, 07:12:33 PM
Wearing this right now..

(https://snipboard.io/cjV6ng.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 31, 2021, 07:25:20 PM
I prefer the term "wealth belly"


Why have a six pack when you can have a pony keg instead?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 31, 2021, 08:52:48 PM

Why have a six pack when you can have a pony keg instead?

Exactly. Roll out the barrel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 31, 2021, 08:58:32 PM

Why have a six pack when you can have a pony keg instead?
Right on!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 31, 2021, 09:51:35 PM

Why have a six pack when you can have a pony keg instead?



I like having a new goal...especially one I’m pretty sure I can accomplish.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2021, 10:24:08 AM
I love this story almost as much as Arby's.

https://bayviewcompass.com/buyer-of-milwaukee-monstrosity-to-raze-build-updated-replica-of-former-house/

TLDR:  4 years ago, Milwaukee alderman buys a $300k house in Bayview and razes it to build a 40 foot tall, 6000 sq foot modern house which people call the much hated "Milwaukee Monstrosity."

This year, he puts it up for sale.  It's purchased for $1.8m by a woman who formerly lived in the area.

She is going to raze it and construct an exact replica of the house that was there before.

So, so delicious.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 01, 2021, 10:34:08 AM
^ This is the kind of petty is aspire to. That, and the ability to drop almost $2 million just to make a point
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 01, 2021, 10:36:29 AM
I love this story almost as much as Arby's.

https://bayviewcompass.com/buyer-of-milwaukee-monstrosity-to-raze-build-updated-replica-of-former-house/

TLDR:  4 years ago, Milwaukee alderman buys a $300k house in Bayview and razes it to build a 40 foot tall, 6000 sq foot modern house which people call the much hated "Milwaukee Monstrosity."

This year, he puts it up for sale.  It's purchased for $1.8m by a woman who formerly lived in the area.

She is going to raze it and construct an exact replica of the house that was there before.

So, so delicious.

Any chance that's an April Fool's joke?

Assuming it's not, it would be fantastic to have the kind of money that would allow you to indulge that kind of pettiness.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 01, 2021, 10:38:14 AM
I googled that 'folk legend' and nothing came up.

Today is the first day in April... soooooo....

Also, the byline...

By Sylvi Hardy-Harr
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 01, 2021, 10:39:27 AM
I googled that 'folk legend' and nothing came up.

Today is the first day in April... soooooo....

Also, the byline...

By Sylvi Hardy-Harr

Yeah...I just saw the byline and was coming back to post, "definitely April Fools..."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2021, 10:45:52 AM
SONS OF BITCHES!!!!

Got me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 01, 2021, 11:34:50 AM
Any chance that's an April Fool's joke?

Assuming it's not, it would be fantastic to have the kind of money that would allow you to indulge that kind of pettiness.
Also, the old house is IMO kind of fugly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2021, 01:18:05 PM
I googled that 'folk legend' and nothing came up.

Today is the first day in April... soooooo....

Also, the byline...

By Sylvi Hardy-Harr


And the first sentence:  "The Compost has confirmed...."

LOL
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 01, 2021, 02:17:12 PM
I am reminded of an anecdote from a MU religion class .. about Thomas Aquinas and how his mates would mess with him:

“Thomas! Thomas!” two snickering friars called, rousing their brother who was bent over his books. “Look out the window—there are pigs flying about in the sky!” Thomas rose at once and bounced to the window incredulously. The friars laughed.

Putting the finishing touch on the jest, the saint responded, “I would rather believe that pigs can fly than believe that my brethren could lie.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 01, 2021, 03:08:56 PM
I am reminded of an anecdote from a MU religion class .. about Thomas Aquinas and how his mates would mess with him:

“Thomas! Thomas!” two snickering friars called, rousing their brother who was bent over his books. “Look out the window—there are pigs flying about in the sky!” Thomas rose at once and bounced to the window incredulously. The friars laughed.

Putting the finishing touch on the jest, the saint responded, “I would rather believe that pigs can fly than believe that my brethren could lie.”



I agree with Thomas.

'Topper - how could you in good conscience try to deceive us?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 01, 2021, 03:11:30 PM
I am reminded of an anecdote from a MU religion class .. about Thomas Aquinas and how his mates would mess with him:

“Thomas! Thomas!” two snickering friars called, rousing their brother who was bent over his books. “Look out the window—there are pigs flying about in the sky!” Thomas rose at once and bounced to the window incredulously. The friars laughed.

Putting the finishing touch on the jest, the saint responded, “I would rather believe that pigs can fly than believe that my brethren could lie.”


Porky'sbutthole agrees!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 02, 2021, 01:03:21 PM
Weigh in on this Easter candy question...are Peeps a do or a don’t?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 02, 2021, 01:56:51 PM
It's not even Easter without Peeps.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on April 02, 2021, 02:50:03 PM
From my local donut shop...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 02, 2021, 02:57:33 PM
Peeps trash 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 02, 2021, 03:00:49 PM
It's not even Easter without Peeps.
Is their slogan still "Peeps - you can really taste the chemicals!"?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: CTWarrior on April 02, 2021, 03:19:02 PM
It's not even Easter without Peeps.
I really hate those things, but my wife swears by them, but only if they're stale.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2021, 04:57:54 PM
I really hate those things, but my wife swears by them, but only if they're stale.



My kids love them. I don't know why.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2021, 04:59:44 PM
Is their slogan still "Peeps - you can really taste the chemicals!"?



I'm pretty sure if you ever got ahold of the recipe, it would read:

1. Get styrofoam.
2. Cut into Easter-themed shapes.
3. Soak for a month in sugar and food coloring.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 02, 2021, 05:02:33 PM
I really hate those things, but my wife swears by them, but only if they're stale.

A couple of seconds in the microwave and they regain their freshness.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 02, 2021, 05:29:48 PM
A couple of seconds in the microwave and they regain their freshness.

Sort of like infants!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 02, 2021, 06:05:50 PM
Sort of like infants!

Or Madison parrots
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 02, 2021, 06:18:23 PM
Or Madison parrots


Boom! (Literally)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 02, 2021, 06:34:41 PM
Or Madison parrots

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/903/458/f7b.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 03, 2021, 10:15:56 AM
Damnit, I was careless at the grocery store and bought a box of Cap'n Crunch (no berries.)

Now I'm going to have to go back to the store and get a box of Oops All Berries so I can mix them together.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2021, 10:18:25 AM
Damnit, I was careless at the grocery store and bought a box of Cap'n Crunch (no berries.)

Now I'm going to have to go back to the store and get a box of Oops All Berries so I can mix them together.


That’s Cap’n Horatio Magellan Crunch to you...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on April 03, 2021, 10:54:56 AM
I really hate those things, but my wife swears by them, but only if they're stale.

And I thought I was the only one !
I prefer them “properly aged” as well.
Usually takes about one week for them to toughen up to perfection.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
So not being a Peeps 'aficionado,' I have to ask: do they age in the wrapper, or too you need to unwrap them to achieve the ideal staleness?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 03, 2021, 12:27:25 PM
So not being a Peeps 'aficionado,' I have to ask: do they age in the wrapper, or too you need to unwrap them to achieve the ideal staleness?

Once you break the seal of the wrapper, they become stale within seconds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2021, 12:45:08 PM
Once you break the seal of the wrapper, they become stale within seconds.


So they are essentially the anti-Twinkie, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on April 03, 2021, 12:52:39 PM
So not being a Peeps 'aficionado,' I have to ask: do they age in the wrapper, or too you need to unwrap them to achieve the ideal staleness?

No, the  texture stays very soft if the cellophane wrapper is sealed.
Unwrap and leave peeps in their cardboard box.

Stale is not the right word to describe the process as the flavor remains unchanged.
It’s all about the texture change from very soft  to chewy.

One week is ideal for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 03, 2021, 08:21:53 PM
Pro-tip

Don't eat peeps.

If you want to eat things that taste good and will also kill you, HMU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StateStreetMission on April 03, 2021, 08:47:07 PM
This doesn’t sound like a good idea

https://www.phillyvoice.com/nj-brewery-launches-peeps-flavored-beer/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2021, 09:12:21 PM
This doesn’t sound like a good idea

https://www.phillyvoice.com/nj-brewery-launches-peeps-flavored-beer/


Trying to get kids into beer early, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 04, 2021, 08:06:00 AM
aren't peeps just cotton candy condensed into little chicks-big endorsement by the dental associations across the land of course.  wouldn't they make a good alternate to chew?  pack one those bad boys between cheek and gum and it'll last into extra innings.  players choice-spit out pink or yellow.  no brown oil slicks laying around
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 04, 2021, 08:12:50 AM
No, the  texture stays very soft if the cellophane wrapper is sealed.
Unwrap and leave peeps in their cardboard box.

Stale is not the right word to describe the process as the flavor remains unchanged.
It’s all about the texture change from very soft  to chewy.

One week is ideal for me.
The only good way to prepare a peep is Peep a la Chad Alvarez, then throw it in the trash.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 04, 2021, 09:48:46 AM
aren't peeps just cotton candy condensed into little chicks-big endorsement by the dental associations across the land of course.  wouldn't they make a good alternate to chew?  pack one those bad boys between cheek and gum and it'll last into extra innings.  players choice-spit out pink or yellow.  no brown oil slicks laying around


I thought dental associations put all their endorsement $$$$ into caramels and toffee, doc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2021, 10:16:44 AM
https://www.jpost.com/omg/baby-in-iraq-first-ever-human-documented-with-three-penises-664030
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Autoengineer on April 04, 2021, 11:25:05 AM
Pro-tip

Don't eat peeps.

If you want to eat things that taste good and will also kill you, HMU.

We know what you like to eat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 04, 2021, 06:18:22 PM
https://www.jpost.com/omg/baby-in-iraq-first-ever-human-documented-with-three-penises-664030

I remember a porno in college in which the dudes had 2 Johnsons (they were also 3 ft long.)

The third would have to be shaped like a toy periscope to be effective.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 05, 2021, 08:41:07 AM
It appears that ravens like Costco too....

Ravens Accused Of Stealing Groceries From Alaska Costco Customers

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ravens-stealing-alaska-costco_n_6061edaec5b66d30c746b105

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 05, 2021, 11:03:11 AM
Good news for lotsa Scoopers!

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3679214-iheartmedia-and-meateater-announce-production-and-distribution-partnership

iHeartMedia and MeatEater have entered a major production and distribution partnership. MeatEater, is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company.

The partnership will leverage MeatEater's brand, made popular by the Netflix Original MeatEater, and the massive reach of iHeartMedia's cross-platform digital and broadcast network in order to serve outdoor-minded listeners across the country.

As part of the deal, all existing and upcoming MeatEater podcasts will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be promoted across iHeartMedia's multi-platform network, including iHeartRadio, its free all-in-one digital streaming service.

All new co-produced and existing MeatEater podcasts to be available on iHeartRadio and all major podcast listening platforms.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 05, 2021, 12:29:32 PM
Good news for lotsa Scoopers!

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3679214-iheartmedia-and-meateater-announce-production-and-distribution-partnership

iHeartMedia and MeatEater have entered a major production and distribution partnership. MeatEater, is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company.

The partnership will leverage MeatEater's brand, made popular by the Netflix Original MeatEater, and the massive reach of iHeartMedia's cross-platform digital and broadcast network in order to serve outdoor-minded listeners across the country.

As part of the deal, all existing and upcoming MeatEater podcasts will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be promoted across iHeartMedia's multi-platform network, including iHeartRadio, its free all-in-one digital streaming service.

All new co-produced and existing MeatEater podcasts to be available on iHeartRadio and all major podcast listening platforms.


Is Arby's going to provide the catering?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on April 05, 2021, 01:06:04 PM
It took over a year, but police now say college football player didn't shoot himself at bar. He was am innocent bystander.

This kid had never touched a gun. Officer on the scene didn't believe him. Neither did the Sargeant. Gossip spread he shot himself. Police investigator says he didn't shoot himself, 911 caller that night said he didn't shoot himself, the suspect involved said the player didn't shoot himself.

https://amp.knoxnews.com/amp/4621196001?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&__twitter_impression=true
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 05, 2021, 04:19:41 PM
I remember a porno in college in which the dudes had 2 Johnsons (they were also 3 ft long.)

The third would have to be shaped like a toy periscope to be effective.
I am in the camp that says he should be allowed to keep all 3.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 05, 2021, 04:23:07 PM
I am in the camp that says he should be allowed to keep all 3.

That would really confuse Brad "Soft Touch" Davidson.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 05, 2021, 04:44:46 PM
That would really confuse Brad "Soft Touch" Davidson.


All the more reason to keep the extras!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 06, 2021, 07:43:39 AM
Ketchup shortage.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-shortage-ketchup-cant-catch-up-11617645189?mod=djemalertNEWS

You know what pisses me off?  Small ketchup packets.   Make them 2x the size.   

The "dipper" ones they have at Culvers .. that's the perfect size.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2021, 09:41:34 AM
Ketchup shortage.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-shortage-ketchup-cant-catch-up-11617645189?mod=djemalertNEWS

You know what pisses me off?  Small ketchup packets.   Make them 2x the size.   

The "dipper" ones they have at Culvers .. that's the perfect size.

No one in our family uses ketchup unless it's called for in a recipe. I don't think I even have a bottle in my refrigerator right now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 06, 2021, 10:13:54 AM
That's how the terrorists win.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2021, 10:55:07 AM
Just checked - no ketchup.  But 3 kinds of mustard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 06, 2021, 11:09:37 AM
Hot sauce?  I have 7 varieties. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 06, 2021, 11:25:52 AM
No ketchup to be found. Two mustards and two BBQ sauces.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 06, 2021, 11:49:20 AM
Hot sauce?  I have 7 varieties.

Let's hear 'em

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 06, 2021, 12:09:13 PM
We have a ketchup bottle for when friends bring their children over
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 06, 2021, 12:16:11 PM
Chipotle Tabasco, Cholula,  El Yucateco Chili Habenero (red) and El Yucateco Chile Habanero (green), El Yucateco Chipolte, and Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper (for cauterizing open wounds).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 06, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
Chipotle Tabasco, Cholula,  El Yucateco Chili Habenero (red) and El Yucateco Chile Habanero (green), El Yucateco Chipolte, and Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper (for cauterizing open wounds).
Yucateco Da bomb
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2021, 12:34:39 PM

Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper (for cauterizing open wounds).




Isn't that the stuff they use at Gitmo?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 06, 2021, 01:10:40 PM
Yucateco Da bomb

Si
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on April 06, 2021, 01:57:13 PM
No one in our family uses ketchup unless it's called for in a recipe. I don't think I even have a bottle in my refrigerator right now.

My son-in-law does not like condiments of any kind. Once in a blue moon he'll have a steak with some A1 sauce.

For me a burger without ketchup is like having a salad without dressing; to each their own.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 06, 2021, 02:21:42 PM
Chipotle Tabasco, Cholula,  El Yucateco Chili Habenero (red) and El Yucateco Chile Habanero (green), El Yucateco Chipolte, and Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper (for cauterizing open wounds).

AFAIK there is no need to keep those in the fridge
I love the green El Yucateco ever since a co-worker gave it to me because he thought it was too hot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 06, 2021, 02:41:26 PM
No one in our family uses ketchup unless it's called for in a recipe. I don't think I even have a bottle in my refrigerator right now.
Back in the day, I think all the mothers read the same book about nutrition, every one had to have Liver once a week. The key strategy for liver in those times was to smother it in Ketchup . Critical to have multiple bottles of Ketchup on hand.

 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2021, 04:28:12 PM
Several years ago on a family vacation in Paris we took the kids to a steak frites place. All the guidebooks warned that they would not serve ketchup because they made their own ‘special sauce,’ but my oldest daughter had to ask anyway.

The waitress, in that uniquely Parisian way, wagged her finger at my daughter and tersely said “no ketchup - sauce!“

My wife, younger daughter and I all thought the sauce was really good, but my oldest daughter refused even to try it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 06, 2021, 04:38:23 PM
Several years ago on a family vacation in Paris we took the kids to a steak frites place. All the guidebooks warned that they would not serve ketchup because they made their own ‘special sauce,’ but my oldest daughter had to ask anyway.

The waitress, in that uniquely Parisian way, wagged her finger at my daughter and tersely said “no ketchup - sauce!“

My wife, younger daughter and I all thought the sauce was really good, but my oldest daughter refused even to try it.

My parents forbade us to put anything on a steak (assuming we got one - a lot of times we got hamburgers when my dad grilled steaks for the grownups), not even A1 sauce.  They would say a good piece of meat doesn't need anything covering up the flavor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 06, 2021, 04:59:04 PM
Never understood the appeal of A1, though to be fair I haven't tried it in years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 06, 2021, 05:10:42 PM
Never understood the appeal of A1, though to be fair I haven't tried it in years.

I can see using A1 on a Ponderosa grade steak.   Any steak worth eating needs no sauce or other condiment.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2021, 07:16:42 PM

My parents forbade us to put anything on a steak (assuming we got one - a lot of times we got hamburgers when my dad grilled steaks for the grownups), not even A1 sauce.  They would say a good piece of meat doesn't need anything covering up the flavor.




And I agree. The sauce was great on the fries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on April 06, 2021, 07:18:08 PM
Reports are that our walrus friend is trying desperately to get home from Wales. He's been hitchhiking on boats and took out a few smaller ones accidentally.   I really hope he makes it but there's a lot of concerns.  Primarily humans.  I will feel 0.0 remorse if he flattens a jet-skier trying to take a selfie and  is in his way..  Can they not get him his own vessel and escort him back to Greenland?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 06, 2021, 08:19:02 PM
Back in the day, I think all the mothers read the same book about nutrition, every one had to have Liver once a week. The key strategy for liver in those times was to smother it in Ketchup . Critical to have multiple bottles of Ketchup on hand.

  holy cow-no pun intended-liver?!?  my mom tried everything, onions, bacon, soaking it in milk...nothing is going to cover up or dull the taste of that organ.  i am not a fussy eater, i love chicken livers, hearts, beef tongue, blood sausage...NOT beef liver.  today, if you don't die from choking to death on it, the cholesterol will kill ya
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 06, 2021, 08:56:56 PM
We have 42 condiments in the fridge.  This includes 4 kinds of butter, which might be a stretch as a condiment.  I mean, regular butter is an ingredient too, but cinnamon sugar butter is a condiment for sure.

I counted the many Arby's packets as just one.

Also, you should give the A1 Chipotle a try.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 06, 2021, 09:11:06 PM
We have 42 condiments in the fridge.  This includes 4 kinds of butter, which might be a stretch as a condiment.  I mean, regular butter is an ingredient too, but cinnamon sugar butter is a condiment for sure.

I counted the many Arby's packets as just one.

Also, you should give the A1 Chipotle a try.



Do you have room in the fridge for stuff like milk and eggs?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on April 07, 2021, 09:30:44 AM
We have 42 condiments in the fridge.  This includes 4 kinds of butter, which might be a stretch as a condiment.  I mean, regular butter is an ingredient too, but cinnamon sugar butter is a condiment for sure.

I counted the many Arby's packets as just one.

Also, you should give the A1 Chipotle a try.

Is beer considered a condiment?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 10:21:19 AM
Is beer considered a condiment?


Let's see:

1. Put peanuts in mouth.
2. Add beer on top.

Yep!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 07, 2021, 10:26:36 AM


Do you have room in the fridge for stuff like milk and eggs?

I bet Topper is one of those anti-white dairy guys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 10:29:53 AM
I bet Topper is one of those anti-white dairy guys.


So like...a dairy racist?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JakeBarnes on April 07, 2021, 10:37:38 AM
Settling in on my preferred burger toppings as BBQ, butter pickles, and pickled red onions if I have them in the house.

Pretty much perfection for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 07, 2021, 10:45:17 AM

So like...a dairy racist?
Antwhida
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 07, 2021, 11:39:54 AM
Settling in on my preferred burger toppings as BBQ, butter pickles, and pickled red onions if I have them in the house.

Pretty much perfection for me.

Bacon, cheddar, pickle, grilled onions, horseradish mustard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 12:25:00 PM
Happy National Beer Day, Scoopers!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 07, 2021, 01:08:57 PM
Antwhida

Where as Doc would be AntWheata
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 01:42:38 PM
Where as Doc would be AntWheata

LOL

And vegetarians would be Antmeata....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 07, 2021, 02:00:58 PM
Happy National Beer Day, Scoopers!

It's like I knew when to be born.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 02:02:39 PM
It's like I knew when to be born.


So Happy Birthday too, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 07, 2021, 02:58:46 PM
It's like I knew when to be born.

How did I not know that we have the same birthday?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 03:04:24 PM
How did I not know that we have the same birthday?


Yeah...especially since you guys have the same last name....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 07, 2021, 03:04:53 PM
How did I not know that we have the same birthday?

it's been engrained in my head from freshman year. Happy mutual birthday


So Happy Birthday too, hey?

Eh not sure saying goodbye to the 20s is happy lol. But thanks!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 07, 2021, 03:15:33 PM
Yes, we have room for eggs and milk and plenty of other stuff.   It's like 10 salad dressings, 3-4 mustards, a few hot sauces, soy sauce, Worstershire sauce, mayo, butters, jellies, lime/lemon juices. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 07, 2021, 03:56:01 PM
Yes, we have room for eggs and milk and plenty of other stuff.   It's like 10 salad dressings, 3-4 mustards, a few hot sauces, soy sauce, Worstershire sauce, mayo, butters, jellies, lime/lemon juices.

Do you refrigerate your Frankenberry?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 07, 2021, 05:16:02 PM
Yes, we have room for eggs and milk and plenty of other stuff.   It's like 10 salad dressings, 3-4 mustards, a few hot sauces, soy sauce, Worstershire sauce, mayo®️, butters, jellies, lime/lemon juices.


FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 08, 2021, 12:08:43 AM
soy sauce, Worstershire sauce

Wait, those need refrigeration?  How am I still alive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on April 08, 2021, 12:24:51 AM
Yes, we have room for eggs and milk and plenty of other stuff.   It's like 10 salad dressings, 3-4 mustards, a few hot sauces, soy sauce, Worstershire sauce, mayo, butters, jellies, lime/lemon juices.

I would recommend Pickapeppa  sauce if you like soy/worcestershire. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 08, 2021, 07:38:19 AM
Wait, those need refrigeration?  How am I still alive.

https://www.doesitgobad.com/does-worcestershire-sauce-go-bad/

It doesn't need it .. but if you go thru one bottle a year, it's a good idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 08, 2021, 09:15:40 AM
Wait, those need refrigeration?  How am I still alive.


I have long held a theory that you are just an AI bot that has taken over Scoop moderating. Now that I have a cause of death, all the dots connect.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 08, 2021, 10:57:20 AM
I would recommend Pickapeppa  sauce if you like soy/worcestershire.

Bragg's Aminos is a healthy substitute for soy sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 08, 2021, 12:00:16 PM
Bragg's Aminos is a healthy substitute for soy sauce.

> Gluten-Free and non-GMO

I'm good thanks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 08, 2021, 06:46:01 PM

I have long held a theory that you are just an AI bot that has taken over Scoop moderating. Now that I have a cause of death, all the dots connect.

I may be artificial, but I've been assured repeatedly that I'm definitely not intelligent!

When it comes to soy sauce, I do recommend the 20+ year vintages.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 08, 2021, 07:14:15 PM
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/04/08/intels-new-ai-helps-you-get-just-the-right-amount-of-hate-speech-in-your-game-chat/

What a time to be alive!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 08, 2021, 07:51:42 PM
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/04/08/intels-new-ai-helps-you-get-just-the-right-amount-of-hate-speech-in-your-game-chat/

What a time to be alive!


I hope that AI works better than the AI pickup line generator:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3vjey/artificial-intelligence-ai-pickup-lines

* I love you. I don't care if you're a doggo in a trenchcoat.
* You have a lovely face. Can I put it on an air freshener? I want to keep your smell close to me always.
* Wait, this beanie hat, is it fashionable?
* You look like Jesus if he were a butler in a Russian mansion.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 08, 2021, 08:09:15 PM

I hope that AI works better than the AI pickup line generator:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3vjey/artificial-intelligence-ai-pickup-lines

* I love you. I don't care if you're a doggo in a trenchcoat.
* You have a lovely face. Can I put it on an air freshener? I want to keep your smell close to me always.
* Wait, this beanie hat, is it fashionable?
* You look like Jesus if he were a butler in a Russian mansion.

Obviously GRU hackers. We're all compromised now...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 08, 2021, 08:45:33 PM
I was watching a standup comedian on Netflix last night - a female Brit - and she said that The U.S. should change its national anthem from "Star Spangled Banner" to the theme song from "Team America - World Police".

I am inclined to agree.  Imagine winning a gold medal at the Olympics and they play this:

https://www.youtube.com/v/U1mlCPMYtPk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 08, 2021, 09:09:23 PM

I hope that AI works better than the AI pickup line generator:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3vjey/artificial-intelligence-ai-pickup-lines

* I love you. I don't care if you're a doggo in a trenchcoat.
* You have a lovely face. Can I put it on an air freshener? I want to keep your smell close to me always.
* Wait, this beanie hat, is it fashionable?
* You look like Jesus if he were a butler in a Russian mansion.


That last line was mine, dammit!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 08, 2021, 09:11:42 PM
https://nypost.com/2021/04/08/woman-finds-out-she-has-two-vaginas-while-giving-birth/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 08, 2021, 09:14:01 PM
https://nypost.com/2021/04/08/woman-finds-out-she-has-two-vaginas-while-giving-birth/

so.
many.
jokes.
must.
resist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 08, 2021, 10:21:49 PM
so.
many.
jokes.
must.
resist.
Specially coming from a dead dude
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 10, 2021, 01:41:11 AM
Costco cilantro lime crema is my latest condiment addition. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on April 10, 2021, 07:51:40 AM
Costco cilantro lime crema is my latest condiment addition.

Speaking of Costco stuff. The Kirkland brand Canadian whiskey (like crown royal knockoff) very good substitute.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2021, 08:54:49 AM
We should have a thread on "what's good at Costco."

Frozen Lasagna
Scalloped Potatoes
Chicken Tikka
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Frozen hamburger patties/Angus

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 10, 2021, 09:26:07 AM
We should have a thread on "what's good at Costco."

Frozen Lasagna
Scalloped Potatoes
Chicken Tikka
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Frozen hamburger patties/Angus

A shorter thread would be "What's bad at Costco"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 10, 2021, 09:31:18 AM
We should have a thread on "what's good at Costco."

Frozen Lasagna
Scalloped Potatoes
Chicken Tikka
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Frozen hamburger patties/Angus

Street tacos!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2021, 09:54:14 AM
Costco has the best frozen broccoli I have ever seen. All big florets, with no random stems or other garbage.

Their wild caught salmon and cod fillets are also very good for the price.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 10, 2021, 10:26:53 AM
Organic peanut butter is tits, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 10, 2021, 10:32:04 AM
Vodka
Chicken Pot Pie
Frozen chicken breasts
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2021, 10:48:47 AM
Organic peanut butter is tits, aina?


Grain-free, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 10, 2021, 12:32:19 PM
Organic peanut butter is tits, aina?

  i heard that's another way to enjoy, but whip cream(with choco whey protein) is for the atkins people shying away from the carbs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 10, 2021, 04:07:04 PM
We're getting a hitch installed on my wife's minivan, and I 10000% want this accessory. 

Maybe a Mother's Day gift?

(https://snipboard.io/lLO4b7.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 10, 2021, 04:43:34 PM
We're getting a hitch installed on my wife's minivan, and I 10000% want this accessory. 

Maybe a Mother's Day gift?

(https://snipboard.io/lLO4b7.jpg)

I literally found one of these lying on the street about 10-15 years ago.  I think Glow Jr. still has it.  It sat on his dresser as a kid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 10, 2021, 05:07:17 PM
We're getting a hitch installed on my wife's minivan, and I 10000% want this accessory. 

Maybe a Mother's Day gift?


I hope you're wearing out those "getting hitched" jokes. Maybe stop by the grocery store so you can use the, "Canteloupe tonight dear, we're getting hitched next week!" double pun
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 10, 2021, 05:23:18 PM
Kim at the service desk is Uber hot.

Or that’s what I heard. JB told me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 10, 2021, 05:45:08 PM
Kim at the service desk is Uber hot.

Or that’s what I heard. JB told me.
Plenty dancing poles?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 10, 2021, 06:12:06 PM
Kim at the service desk is Uber hot.

Or that’s what I heard. JB told me.

with or without the mask?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 10, 2021, 06:38:17 PM
We're getting a hitch installed on my wife's minivan, and I 10000% want this accessory. 

Maybe a Mother's Day gift?

(https://snipboard.io/lLO4b7.jpg)


I can’t see how she could possibly be upset.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on April 10, 2021, 07:48:44 PM
We're getting a hitch installed on my wife's minivan, and I 10000% want this accessory. 

Maybe a Mother's Day gift?

(https://snipboard.io/lLO4b7.jpg)

(http://s3.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BumperNutz1.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 11, 2021, 07:32:18 AM
Egg Whites
Almonds
 21 ingredient salt free seasoning
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 11, 2021, 01:48:33 PM
For your Marxist pet lovers

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EytsnpoWQAIDPpz?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 11, 2021, 01:55:36 PM
Egg Whites
Almonds
 21 ingredient salt free seasoning


Love their almonds...and their cashews. We also found Brazil nuts at the Fargo store when visiting my daughter, but they never seem to have them around us.

A couple of other good Costco items I thought of for this afternoon's shopping list:

Greek yogurt
Frozen blueberries
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 11, 2021, 02:24:50 PM
An 18-year-old, Anthony Neuer, just became the 4th pro bowler to make a 7/10 split on TV.

Arby’s for everybody!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 11, 2021, 06:59:30 PM
Hoo watches bowlin' on da toob, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on April 11, 2021, 07:38:01 PM
Hoo watches bowlin' on da toob, hey?
Bowling for dollars,  back in the day. Quality redneck viewing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 11, 2021, 07:47:40 PM
Bowling for dollars,  back in the day. Quality redneck viewing.


Hey now.  My sister in law won cash on that show.  And got to meet Hank Stoddard too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 12, 2021, 11:04:20 AM
What are you having for dinner tonight?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 12, 2021, 11:06:08 AM
What are you having for dinner tonight?

Apple, fennel and Parmesan salad, pan seared ahi tuna and two peppermint patty Girl Scout cookies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 12, 2021, 11:16:04 AM
Apple, fennel and Parmesan salad, pan seared ahi tuna and two peppermint patty Girl Scout cookies.


Unless you only have two in the house, that's impossible to do.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 12, 2021, 11:26:03 AM
Hoo watches bowlin' on da toob, hey?

I was watching the Masters and it went to a commercial. I flipped over the FS1, thinking that maybe they had a ballgame on. No MLB ... but I saw bowling and thought, "What the heck, I'll kill 2 minutes here." And just as it came on the screen, the kid made the effen 7/10 split! First time it's happened in a televised event in 30 years!

Then I went back to golf.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 12, 2021, 11:26:45 AM

Unless you only have two in the house, that's impossible to do.

Haha very I'm strict about a sticking the serving size on the nutritional info.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 12, 2021, 11:30:37 AM
Apple, fennel and Parmesan salad, pan seared ahi tuna and two peppermint patty Girl Scout cookies.

Two sleeves? I usually only eat one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 12, 2021, 11:33:02 AM
An 18-year-old, Anthony Neuer, just became the 4th pro bowler to make a 7/10 split on TV.

Arby’s for everybody!!!


Does this seem like an insane stat to anyone else? Bowling has been on tv for decades. I know the split is a very difficult shot, but apparently pros can still hit it 1 out of 145 attempts*. A <1% success rate is extremely low, and pro bowlers probably end up with 7/10s far less than average Joes at the Bowl-a-Rama, but the fact that only four(!) people have done it on tv is blowing my mind.

Is it one of those things that most pro bowlers have accomplished it, but just not on tv? Is it possible that even most pros have never successfully completed one? Is it a big deal when it happens? Do people celebrate like they just hit a hole-in-one, or is it just another spare on the scorecard?

Why is this of all things burrowing itself into my brain?


*https://news.avclub.com/read-this-data-analysis-argues-7-10-split-isn-t-the-ha-1798276811#:~:text=Blatt%20compiled%20data%20from%20more,percent%2C%20which%20is%20pretty%20rare. (https://news.avclub.com/read-this-data-analysis-argues-7-10-split-isn-t-the-ha-1798276811#:~:text=Blatt%20compiled%20data%20from%20more,percent%2C%20which%20is%20pretty%20rare.)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 12, 2021, 11:38:56 AM
I've done it on Wii Bowling.  It's not that hard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on April 12, 2021, 11:40:23 AM
A high schooler showed the way in Disney Channel Original Movie Alley Cats Strike!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2021, 01:25:29 PM
What are you having for dinner tonight?


Got an avocado that's ripe - burrito night!

And what are you having?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on April 12, 2021, 02:47:16 PM
Parallel parking. You have to watch until the end.

https://twitter.com/cheembeam/status/1381669042772193283?s=19

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 12, 2021, 02:57:33 PM
Parallel parking. You have to watch until the end.

https://twitter.com/cheembeam/status/1381669042772193283?s=19

That was quality.

I'm going to assume that woman was just trying to teach her to fish as opposed to giving her a fish.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2021, 03:05:42 PM
That was quality.

I'm going to assume that woman was just trying to teach her to fish as opposed to giving her a fish.


Yep. It would have been a lot easier (for both of them) if she had just gotten into her car and drove away.

Kudos to her for helping out in a way that just might help the other woman in the future.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: shoothoops on April 12, 2021, 03:09:07 PM
That was quality.

I'm going to assume that woman was just trying to teach her to fish as opposed to giving her a fish.

Yep. I learned how to parallel park well in Chicago. It came in handy in other high traffic big cities for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 12, 2021, 03:15:09 PM
When I was a young AP reporter in Madison, just a year or so out of MU, I had an assignment to cover a campaign event during which the Wisconsin governor bowled alongside the biggest name in the sport's history.

Yep ... Anthony Earl and Earl Anthony. I shyte you not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2021, 03:16:50 PM
When I was a young AP reporter in Madison, just a year or so out of MU, I had an assignment to cover a campaign event during which the Wisconsin governor bowled alongside the biggest name in the sport's history.

Yep ... Anthony Earl and Earl Anthony. I shyte you not.


Lemme guess...Earl won?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 12, 2021, 04:46:24 PM
When I was a young AP reporter in Madison, just a year or so out of MU, I had an assignment to cover a campaign event during which the Wisconsin governor bowled alongside the biggest name in the sport's history.

Yep ... Anthony Earl and Earl Anthony. I shyte you not.


I was literally telling my son about this yesterday.  (Not the event, but the name coincidence.)

Ironically Earl Anthony died by falling down a staircase in Wisconsin too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 12, 2021, 06:46:07 PM

Lemme guess...Earl won?

They didn't really compete. It was just for show.

The googles being the miracle it is, I actually found the article ...

(https://img.newspapers.com/img/img?institutionId=0&user=0&id=291375183&width=557&height=1127&crop=1449_1262_922_1901&rotation=0&brightness=0&contrast=0&invert=0&iat=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjI5MTM3NTE4MywiaWF0IjoxNjE4MjU4NDE0LCJleHAiOjE2MTgzNDQ4MTR9.7N2D5NgPzqcjyi-lLIzEGn4AjzZIdTPpQ6l5kY5X7JM&ts=1618258528)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2021, 07:46:42 PM
They didn't really compete. It was just for show.

The googles being the miracle it is, I actually found the article ...

(https://img.newspapers.com/img/img?institutionId=0&user=0&id=291375183&width=557&height=1127&crop=1449_1262_922_1901&rotation=0&brightness=0&contrast=0&invert=0&iat=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjI5MTM3NTE4MywiaWF0IjoxNjE4MjU4NDE0LCJleHAiOjE2MTgzNDQ4MTR9.7N2D5NgPzqcjyi-lLIzEGn4AjzZIdTPpQ6l5kY5X7JM&ts=1618258528)


Great tip on the reset button.

Who knew?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2021, 07:54:22 PM
A new San Antonio restaurant combines Texas barbecue with Southeast Asian curry. Their specialty is barbecue brisket with green curry, and they have been wildly successful. The owners came up with the idea for the collaboration when both restaurants were struggling due to the pandemic.

https://www.curryboysbbq.com/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 12, 2021, 08:00:43 PM
A new San Antonio restaurant combines Texas barbecue with Southeast Asian curry. Their specialty is barbecue brisket with green curry, and they have been wildly successful. The owners came up with the idea for the collaboration when both restaurants were struggling due to the pandemic.

https://www.curryboysbbq.com/



Man that's like my house. Leftover smoked pork always finds its way into fried rice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 12, 2021, 08:22:31 PM
They didn't really compete. It was just for show.

The googles being the miracle it is, I actually found the article ...

(https://img.newspapers.com/img/img?institutionId=0&user=0&id=291375183&width=557&height=1127&crop=1449_1262_922_1901&rotation=0&brightness=0&contrast=0&invert=0&iat=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjI5MTM3NTE4MywiaWF0IjoxNjE4MjU4NDE0LCJleHAiOjE2MTgzNDQ4MTR9.7N2D5NgPzqcjyi-lLIzEGn4AjzZIdTPpQ6l5kY5X7JM&ts=1618258528)

Your article from back in the day is shorter than your Scoop posts in 2021.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 12, 2021, 08:51:02 PM
Your article from back in the day is shorter than your Scoop posts in 2021.
Is there $ in the budget for a Scoop editor?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 13, 2021, 07:36:26 AM

Got an avocado that's ripe - burrito night!

And what are you having?

The Girl Scout cookies sounded excellent, but unfortunately, we are all out at this house.  Leftover Thai takeout it is.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2021, 08:57:30 AM
Is there $ in the budget for a Scoop editor?



Maybe if they sold the Gulfstream or the summer house in the Hamptons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on April 13, 2021, 09:01:48 AM
So '82 was mixing sports and politics long before Scoop...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 13, 2021, 09:10:41 AM
Your article from back in the day is shorter than your Scoop posts in 2021.

I almost get paid more by Scoop than I did in 1983.

So '82 was mixing sports and politics long before Scoop...

It's a living!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: bucksandy34 on April 13, 2021, 09:19:02 AM
A high schooler showed the way in Disney Channel Original Movie Alley Cats Strike!

Yes! It's astonishing that more professional bowlers haven't picked up this trick. Also, the Disney Channel used to know how to make some gripping sports films.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2021, 09:36:22 PM
Adding this to the list of things I hope never happen to me.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/548052-san-diego-zoo-employee-bit-by-venomous-snake-with-no-antivenom

There is no antivenom for the African bush viper, and bites can cause fevers or internal bleeding, which can be fatal.

————

Hope the worker is OK....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on April 13, 2021, 09:51:47 PM
Adding this to the list of things I hope never happen to me.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/548052-san-diego-zoo-employee-bit-by-venomous-snake-with-no-antivenom

There is no antivenom for the African bush viper, and bites can cause fevers or internal bleeding, which can be fatal.

————

Hope the worker is OK....

I'm sorry Goooo but snakes should not be in captivity.  He got angry for some reason and used part of his arsenal.  Hopefully the guy is okay but snakes are misunderstood and can be stressed in small enclosures. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2021, 10:02:19 PM
Cold-blooded.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on April 13, 2021, 10:13:02 PM
Cold-blooded.

We must respect all of our animals, especially those held against their will.  When a Bear or Bison takes out a human in Alaska or Yellowstone?  999/1000 times they are right. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2021, 10:25:55 PM
Warm-blooded.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2021, 10:43:26 AM
So...I'm kind of sticking my neck out here, but a happy animal story.

https://www.livescience.com/raft-rescue-stranded-giraffes.html

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 14, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
We must respect all of our animals, especially those held against their will.  When a Bear or Bison takes out a human in Alaska or Yellowstone?  999/1000 times they are right.

I had a friend who was the 1.    Attacked in his tent in his sleep by a bear.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2021, 10:52:06 AM
I had a friend who was the 1.    Attacked in his tent in his sleep by a bear.


Sorry to hear.

I have a friend in Alaska who came uncomfortably close to being one. Running on a trail outside of Anchorage and had an encounter with a moose. She has dedicated her career to trying to preserve the parks and other wildlife areas in Alaska, and almost got taken out by one of her 'clients.'
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 14, 2021, 10:53:26 AM
I had a friend who was the 1.    Attacked in his tent in his sleep by a bear.

Is this a situation of starving bears? I've just never heard this situation before
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 14, 2021, 11:15:08 AM
https://www.masslive.com/news/2010/07/grizzly_bear_caught_after_kill.html

Kevin was a stay at home dad whose son was in the same class as my daughter. He and I bonded over  a contest to see who could wear shorts latest in the fall or earliest in the spring.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2021, 12:39:06 PM
Bear can be quite tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 14, 2021, 12:40:36 PM
I hear PETA is stocking Alaskan streams with impossible salmon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 14, 2021, 12:51:46 PM
 :-X
https://www.masslive.com/news/2010/07/grizzly_bear_caught_after_kill.html

Kevin was a stay at home dad who's son was in the same class as my daughter. He and I bonded over  a contest to see who could wear shorts latest in the fall or earliest in the spring.

I am very sorry for your loss.  How awful. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 14, 2021, 12:52:06 PM
Floppy McNutpunch sticking around for another year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on April 14, 2021, 12:56:35 PM
Floppy McNutpunch sticking around for another year.

He’s like a frat boy that hangs around campus forever. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 14, 2021, 12:59:26 PM
Surprised he's only 21. I know it seems like he's been around forever but not as bad as I expected.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2021, 01:15:46 PM
Back to the subject of condiments…how seriously do people take expiration dates, especially for vinegar-based things like ketchup or mustard?

I have a couple of mustards that are several months to a year past their expiration dates. They smell fine, look fine, and - yes - taste fine. Once they get past a year or so, I generally toss them regardless.

How far past their expiration do others use these types of condiments?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 14, 2021, 01:39:23 PM
Bear can be quite tasty.

I recommend the liver.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 14, 2021, 02:03:53 PM
Surprised he's only 21. I know it seems like he's been around forever but not as bad as I expected.
How about Trice? Is he going to hang around for his age 26 year?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 14, 2021, 02:26:08 PM
How about Trice? Is he going to hang around for his age 26 year?

Flops McNutPunch is the only one of that group returning.  You can’t measure the intangables he brings to the court or so I’ve been told
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 14, 2021, 02:30:07 PM
Flops McNutPunch is the only one of that group returning.  You can’t measure the intangables he brings to the court or so I’ve been told

In regards to Floppy's view on intangibles, a bird in the hand is worth less than two in the bush.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 14, 2021, 02:33:29 PM
In regards to Floppy's view on intangibles, a bird in the hand is worth less than two in the bush.

What about a fist in the groin?  What is that worth?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2021, 03:03:27 PM
What about a fist in the groin?  What is that worth?


Two in the grasp.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 14, 2021, 03:22:07 PM
Is this a situation of starving bears? I've just never hteard this situation before

A bear will literally tear you apart to get to food that it smells. I read a story about a Boy Scout who was killed because he had a Snickers wrapper in his sleeping bag.

It's why you never, ever store food in your sleeping tent.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 14, 2021, 04:42:06 PM
Bears coming out of winter hibernation are the most dangerous when it comes to food but a sow with cubs is often paranoid about any creature any where near her cubs. She will sometimes launch a preemptive strike.

In Alaska, a groups' cook will often wear clothes for cooking that are then taken off after cooking and stored in a separate sack far away from the tents. On a 2 week camping trip to Alaska years ago, our guide was extremely strict about everybody following the rules. Food was stored in (allegedly) bear proof metal containers away from our tents and absolutely NO food in the tents ever!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 14, 2021, 06:58:23 PM
We were thinking tonight about how preposterous putting carrots in Jello is. 

I mean .. what?  You're making Jello and thinking of thing to put in there.   Carrots?

What didn't make the cut, mushrooms?  Pickles?

Why didn't the first guy who saw that tell whoever made it to never do that again?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 14, 2021, 07:08:43 PM
We were thinking tonight about how preposterous putting carrots in Jello is. 

I mean .. what?  You're making Jello and thinking of thing to put in there.   Carrots?

What didn't make the cut, mushrooms?  Pickles?

Why didn't the first guy who saw that tell whoever made it to never do that again?
Or cabbage/slaw.

Fruit cocktail wasn't that bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2021, 07:24:50 PM
We were thinking tonight about how preposterous putting carrots in Jello is. 

I mean .. what?  You're making Jello and thinking of thing to put in there.   Carrots?

What didn't make the cut, mushrooms?  Pickles?

Why didn't the first guy who saw that tell whoever made it to never do that again?


That’s seriously wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 14, 2021, 07:42:58 PM
Those maraschino cherries in fruit cocktail were such a treat back in the day. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 14, 2021, 07:46:34 PM
Those maraschino cherries in fruit cocktail were such a treat back in the day.

When there were two cherries in the can of fruit cocktail and four kids...makes WWII look like a square dance.

And don't get my started on who gets the banana with the sticker on it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 14, 2021, 07:49:02 PM
When there were two cherries in the can of fruit cocktail and four kids...makes WWII look like a square dance.

And don't get my started on who gets the banana with the sticker on it.

I have three jars of cherries in my fridge but no ketchup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 14, 2021, 07:50:18 PM
I have three jars of cherries in my fridge but no ketchup.

Good Lord, how many old fashioneds do you drink on a given day?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2021, 07:59:14 PM
Good Lord, how many old fashioneds do you drink on a given day?


I’m gonna take the over…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 14, 2021, 09:17:53 PM
Cherry clodpolls.

Luxardo for the fine cocktails. Jack Rudy Bourbon, great for muddling. And, Collins Stemmed for the tropical drinks, kiddy cocktails and sundaes.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 15, 2021, 06:45:44 AM
Cherry clodpolls.

Luxardo for the fine cocktails. Jack Rudy Bourbon, great for muddling. And, Collins Stemmed for the tropical drinks, kiddy cocktails and sundaes.
I can see kiddy cocktails as code word...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 15, 2021, 07:43:41 AM
Cherry clodpolls.

Luxardo for the fine cocktails. Jack Rudy Bourbon, great for muddling. And, Collins Stemmed for the tropical drinks, kiddy cocktails and sundaes.

Ah, another man of culture I see.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: burger on April 15, 2021, 07:54:49 AM
We have had a Bear grow up with us.....and has never been shot during hunting season.....so far.....Have not seen him this year......So his term could have come to an end......

First year started out as a large dog but much heavier probably 150ish......at 1 to 2 years.....Loved our black sunflower bird seed boxes.....Yummy......

3 years later....last year ....full size ......standing up......could touch the bottom of our basketball net and weighed a good 500 ......

Has torn apart our garden storage bin where we keep two 55 gallon garbage pales like it was a cardboard box to a human.....

Went. out with my husky.....and it was afraid of us and tried to climb a 3 foot in diameter Pine tree.....That was truly funny......My Husky was like......Let's go over and play with Mr. Bear......NOT!

The ones not to mess with are the females with cubs......They can be very unpredictable......
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 15, 2021, 07:59:51 AM
Ah, another man of culture I see.

Let me guess: You put ketchup on eggs
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 15, 2021, 08:07:57 AM
Let me guess: You put ketchup on eggs

No, I was being honest.

As for my eggs, hotsauce (scotch bonnet) when I feel like it, and once in a while a small shake of curry powder.  Try it, you'll like it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 15, 2021, 08:12:28 AM

3 years later....last year ....full size ......standing up......could touch the bottom of our basketball net and weighed a good 500

The ones not to mess with are the females with cubs......They can be very unpredictable......
Can he dunk? If so, we may have a walk-on spot for him
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 15, 2021, 08:21:48 AM
Let me guess: You put ketchup on eggs

Guac and salsa
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 15, 2021, 08:35:12 AM
We were thinking tonight about how preposterous putting carrots in Jello is. 

I mean .. what?  You're making Jello and thinking of thing to put in there.   Carrots?

What didn't make the cut, mushrooms?  Pickles?

Why didn't the first guy who saw that tell whoever made it to never do that again?

 these jello meals have been around for ages. So weird. Early frontiers would boil cow hoofs to get gelatin back in the day
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 15, 2021, 09:04:12 AM
Let me guess: You put ketchup on eggs
Salsa
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 15, 2021, 09:28:01 AM
Condiments for Eggs:

1. Salt
2. Pepper
3. That is all
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 15, 2021, 09:58:07 AM
Cherry clodpolls.

Luxardo for the fine cocktails. Jack Rudy Bourbon, great for muddling. And, Collins Stemmed for the tropical drinks, kiddy cocktails and sundaes.

Bada Bing cherries are my go-too for old fashioneds.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 15, 2021, 10:00:36 AM
these jello meals have been around for ages. So weird. Early frontiers would boil cow hoofs to get gelatin back in the day

Pull out an older version of The Joy of Cooking and half the recipes are some sort of food encased in gelatin.  Salmon Aspic?  Hard pass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 15, 2021, 12:48:31 PM
My mother used to make a green jello with sour cream, celery and banana slices. Sounds a lot worse that it was but still not one too good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 17, 2021, 06:57:53 PM
In a bar watching professional ax throwing on The Deuce. Ironically, one of the competitors is named Ian Malpass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on April 18, 2021, 12:57:34 AM
I'm watching the Andre the Giant documentary.  I think the director is the same guy who did The Last Dance.  It's really good if you haven't seen it.  He's before my time but of course have heard some legendary stories.  Anyway it fascinating but pretty sad at the same time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 18, 2021, 08:53:20 AM
I'm watching the Andre the Giant documentary.  I think the director is the same guy who did The Last Dance.  It's really good if you haven't seen it.  He's before my time but of course have heard some legendary stories.  Anyway it fascinating but pretty sad at the same time.
Saw Andre fight The Sheik in The Lansing Civic Center. The place was full and he chased The Sheik into the stands.

Saw him once on a flight. He had to buy two seats he was so big , was nice and friendly to everyone on board.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on April 18, 2021, 10:15:31 AM
Saw Andre fight The Sheik in The Lansing Civic Center. The place was full and he chased The Sheik into the stands.

Saw him once on a flight. He had to buy two seats he was so big , was nice and friendly to everyone on board.

He comes across as a super nice man.  I know wrestling is fake but it still takes a toll on your body.  Obviously if he wanted to he could have stomped these other people like grapes but according to the film "he never hurt anybody but you knew when he was mad".  Not exactly a person that I would want to irritate Herman.  Schwarzenegger said Andre once picked him over his head like he was a infant.  The man was incredibly strong and not to be trifled with.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on April 18, 2021, 10:15:52 PM
My Son was at a Party last night with Justin DJ Dex Oso Michael and other players. They were behaving.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 18, 2021, 10:20:31 PM
My Son was at a Party last night with Justin DJ Dex Oso Michael and other players last night. They were behaving.
When was that? Was it.....last night?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on April 18, 2021, 10:27:11 PM
When was that? Was it.....last night?
Thank You Lol Yes last night haha
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 19, 2021, 10:54:55 AM
He comes across as a super nice man.  I know wrestling is fake but it still takes a toll on your body.  Obviously if he wanted to he could have stomped these other people like grapes but according to the film "he never hurt anybody but you knew when he was mad".  Not exactly a person that I would want to irritate Herman.  Schwarzenegger said Andre once picked him over his head like he was a infant.  The man was incredibly strong and not to be trifled with.  :)

Andre the Giant was a notorious partier and drank a lot.  Funniest story in documentary is flipping over guys' car who messed with him at the bar.  The story that wasn't told was when he took a dump on Bad News Brown in the ring. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 19, 2021, 04:56:35 PM
Turn on sound ..

https://www.tiktok.com/@hamptonhall/video/6952256201665056006?_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAhMNecwmJcd43336uRfWdLc4-qhCpO_ruQbBBN78By2RZZBpxDU0QiTlhSS6UuqlE&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAad9-8_lz58Zcfr3QiNaDeNf5zZtAo2bDIFZJLhdI_h5LVGAAYHSkSjtMfu1He5Mn&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6732832529928143877&share_link_id=c26e0c51-bfc6-4391-af08-0d321cc8d794&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6895821674014230022
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 19, 2021, 07:46:37 PM
Turn on sound ..

https://www.tiktok.com/@hamptonhall/video/6952256201665056006?_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAhMNecwmJcd43336uRfWdLc4-qhCpO_ruQbBBN78By2RZZBpxDU0QiTlhSS6UuqlE&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAad9-8_lz58Zcfr3QiNaDeNf5zZtAo2bDIFZJLhdI_h5LVGAAYHSkSjtMfu1He5Mn&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6732832529928143877&share_link_id=c26e0c51-bfc6-4391-af08-0d321cc8d794&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6895821674014230022


No Arby's mentions but this guy did it way better

Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLmun1JEIw0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLmun1JEIw0)

Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWyOrbpGCpE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWyOrbpGCpE)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on April 19, 2021, 07:49:19 PM
My Son was at a Party last night with Justin DJ Dex Oso Michael and other players. They were behaving.

They whisper any inside info into his ear?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 19, 2021, 07:53:59 PM
They whisper any inside info into his ear?


Buy Can All Pet.

Waiting to see who is old enough to know that reference…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 20, 2021, 10:20:52 AM
When reheating something in the toaster over/oven, in this case half of a sub, do you put the food in as soon as you turn on the oven or wait until the oven is done preheating?

Just blew my wife's mind by putting the food in at the same time I turned on the oven like I violated some major social norm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 20, 2021, 11:06:49 AM
I'm watching the Andre the Giant documentary.  I think the director is the same guy who did The Last Dance.  It's really good if you haven't seen it.  He's before my time but of course have heard some legendary stories.  Anyway it fascinating but pretty sad at the same time.

Appreciate the recommendation.  I’ve been on a doc kick lately. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 20, 2021, 12:02:17 PM
When reheating something in the toaster over/oven, in this case half of a sub, do you put the food in as soon as you turn on the oven or wait until the oven is done preheating?

Just blew my wife's mind by putting the food in at the same time I turned on the oven like I violated some major social norm.

Our oven in college had a door that didn't shut all the way.  turned the oven on, threw in a frozen pizza and the thing was done in 12 minutes flat.  Cooked to perfection every time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 20, 2021, 12:09:50 PM
Our oven in college had a door that didn't shut all the way.  turned the oven on, threw in a frozen pizza and the thing was done in 12 minutes flat.  Cooked to perfection every time.

Poor Man's convection, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 20, 2021, 12:17:06 PM
Our oven in college had a door that didn't shut all the way.  turned the oven on, threw in a frozen pizza and the thing was done in 12 minutes flat.  Cooked to perfection every time.
You are the case study for long term effects of excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, my friend. j/k
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on April 20, 2021, 12:25:49 PM
You are the case study for long term effects of excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, my friend. j/k
Not to mention the accumulated toxic ingredients in the Pizza
Once read a Mother Earth News article on the ingredients of a frozen banana cream pie: one of the preservatives was a poison! Of course they then included its  antidote in the recipe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 20, 2021, 12:34:16 PM
You are the case study for long term effects of excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, my friend. j/k

Oh man, this elicited a full-blown belly laugh from me. Thanks for that
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 20, 2021, 10:02:20 PM
When reheating something in the toaster over/oven, in this case half of a sub, do you put the food in as soon as you turn on the oven or wait until the oven is done preheating?

Just blew my wife's mind by putting the food in at the same time I turned on the oven like I violated some major social norm.

For reheating something, you don't need to preheat. You don't even need to preheat if it is something that bakes for a long time, like a roast or a meatloaf.

Cookies or other pastry, yeah, preheat that thing. A consistent temperature is key to their success.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 22, 2021, 06:17:19 AM
You are the case study for long term effects of excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, my friend. j/k

I is fine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 22, 2021, 09:35:35 AM
Today in Florida:

https://wgntv.com/news/florida-couple-attempts-to-hold-wedding-at-mansion-they-did-not-own/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 23, 2021, 02:21:56 PM
This seems like a lot of work and trouble. But it's better than working I guess.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-man-arrested-dating-35-152935505.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 23, 2021, 09:38:13 PM
This seems like a lot of work and trouble. But it's better than working I guess.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-man-arrested-dating-35-152935505.html


It’s working (so far) for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 23, 2021, 09:44:48 PM
This seems like a lot of work and trouble. But it's better than working I guess.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-man-arrested-dating-35-152935505.html

I just want to know what his diet is that gives him enough stamina for 35 women.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Daniel on April 23, 2021, 09:47:31 PM
I just want to know what his diet is that gives him enough stamina for 35 women.

He must be paying for these dates or he could have bought his own gifts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 23, 2021, 11:16:02 PM
When reheating something in the toaster over/oven, in this case half of a sub, do you put the food in as soon as you turn on the oven or wait until the oven is done preheating?

Just blew my wife's mind by putting the food in at the same time I turned on the oven like I violated some major social norm.

We never preheat our toaster-oven. Stuff we cook in there -- gourmet foods like Tater Tots and reheated pizza -- comes out fine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 24, 2021, 10:16:23 AM
For reheating something, you don't need to preheat. You don't even need to preheat if it is something that bakes for a long time, like a roast or a meatloaf.

Cookies or other pastry, yeah, preheat that thing. A consistent temperature is key to their success.


Yep. I preheat for stuff like cookies and banana/pumpkin bread. Most everything else goes straight into the oven as soon as it's on.

Preheating for leftovers makes no sense, since you're just reheating, and not really baking or roasting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 24, 2021, 10:21:25 AM

Yep. I preheat for stuff like cookies and banana/pumpkin bread. Most everything else goes straight into the oven as soon as it's on.

Preheating for leftovers makes no sense, since you're just reheating, and not really baking or roasting.
All of these responses confirm why I do 95% of the cooking in our house
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on April 24, 2021, 11:17:29 AM
Always preheat and wait for baked goods. A lot of that stuff is so finicky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 24, 2021, 01:30:32 PM
The phonebook was delivered today.

Is there a single person below the age of 60 who looks for numbers in the yellow pages in 2021?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 24, 2021, 02:46:04 PM
The phonebook was delivered today.

Is there a single person below the age of 60 who looks for numbers in the yellow pages in 2021?
Hey! I'm 60 and don't use yellow pages
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 24, 2021, 03:35:53 PM
The phonebook was delivered today.

Is there a single person below the age of 60 who looks for numbers in the yellow pages in 2021?

It's convenient for kindling when you're starting fires
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 24, 2021, 04:00:13 PM
The phonebook was delivered today.

Is there a single person below the age of 60 who looks for numbers in the yellow pages in 2021?

Putting my recycling bin between the mailbox and home was a big life improvement.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on April 24, 2021, 05:53:29 PM
The phonebook was delivered today.

Is there a single person below the age of 60 who looks for numbers in the yellow pages in 2021?
I seriously didnt think paper phone books were a thing anymore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 24, 2021, 08:44:02 PM
It's convenient for kindling when you're starting fires
Dang it, why didn't I think of that.  About 5 weeks ago I threw the phone book in the recycling bin on the way back from the mailbox
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 24, 2021, 09:19:13 PM
Putting my recycling bin between the mailbox and home was a big life improvement.


That works for the all-paper ones, but I have gotten some that have plastic-ringed spines and laminated ad pages that I don't think are recyclable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 24, 2021, 09:54:19 PM
Putting my recycling bin between the mailbox and home was a big life improvement.

I'm trying to imagine bolting a recycle bin to my house, and then bolting a mailbox on it.  The recycling truck would destroy my porch.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 24, 2021, 10:21:46 PM
I'm trying to imagine bolting a recycle bin to my house, and then bolting a mailbox on it.  The recycling truck would destroy my porch.

Get a nice recyle bin and label it "Mailbox." Mischief managed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2021, 09:16:55 AM
(https://snipboard.io/jJhTuZ.jpg)


Saw this on Facebook today.

10 Scoop points awarded to anyone knows what the product in this picture is depicting.

Clue .. the ad text has the word "hammock" in it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 25, 2021, 09:25:46 AM
(https://snipboard.io/jJhTuZ.jpg)


Saw this on Facebook today.

10 Scoop points awarded to anyone knows what the product in this picture is depicting.

Clue .. the ad text has the word "hammock" in it.

Guess is underwear, more specifically, from Tommy John.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 25, 2021, 09:53:08 AM
Guess is underwear, more specifically, from Tommy John.
Initially read that as "from Theo John" and thought "good on him"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2021, 10:34:42 AM
Right you are, Brew.

Who pays $37 for a pair of underwear? 

I'm not sure I would pay $37 for ten.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 25, 2021, 10:50:13 AM

Right you are, Brew.

Who pays $37 for a pair of underwear? 

I'm not sure I would pay $37 for ten.



Tighty whiities, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 25, 2021, 10:53:16 AM
Right you are, Brew.

Who pays $37 for a pair of underwear? 

I'm not sure I would pay $37 for ten.

Man, treat yo self.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2021, 11:06:32 AM
Fruit of the Loom, man.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 25, 2021, 11:24:57 AM
Duluth Armachillo. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 25, 2021, 11:25:46 AM
Wicking boxer briefs are one of the greatest men's clothing innovations of my lifetime.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 25, 2021, 12:44:28 PM
Right you are, Brew.

Who pays $37 for a pair of underwear? 

I'm not sure I would pay $37 for ten.

Worth every penny. Certain things in life are worth being particular about. Things that are in routine contact with the nether regions (underwear, toilet paper, etc) are at the top of that list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 25, 2021, 12:55:14 PM
Duluth Armachillo.

Duluth Trading Buck Naked


I spent a lot of years wearing whatever was cheap at TJ Maxx. A couple years ago a started trying different brands and styles. Settled in Duluth Trading Buck Naked. I’m not sure I’ll ever spend $37 per pair, but I am willing to pay a premium. Duluth Trading has regular sales, but they are still quite a bit more than the TJ Maxx special. Absolutely worth it.

P.S. My wife bought me a pair of Tommy John’s (not the $37 ones) and they had holes within a year. They were comfortable, but they didn’t last at all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 25, 2021, 01:04:46 PM
Have had good luck with Armachillo's.
Pair of Thieves are comfy.  Will have to see how they hold up.
32° from Costco have held up well.
Under Armour feel weird to me.

For me, the less cotton, the better.   Doesn't wick as well, ergo more chafing.  Doesn't hold its shape.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on April 25, 2021, 01:09:27 PM
Have had good luck with Armachillo's.
Pair of Thieves are comfy.  Will have to see how they hold up.
32° from Costco have held up well.
Under Armour feel weird to me.

For me, the less cotton, the better.   Doesn't wick as well, ergo more chafing.  Doesn't hold its shape.
Jinshi - made from bamboo, suuuuper soft
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 25, 2021, 02:15:20 PM
Been thinking about trying the organic cotton and hemp boxer briefs from Bad Organics. Made in the US and get great reviews.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 25, 2021, 02:57:22 PM
Guys, I’ve bought and tested more underwear brands that I care to admit.

Lululemon boxers briefs are the best. I can walk 36 at Sand Valley in mid-July without movement, chaffing or swamp ass. No fly opening is a huge disappointment.

My issue with most of the expensive brands, can’t dry them. MeUndies, Saxx and Tommy John all ultimately fall apart after drying enough times. They won’t stand behind the product if machine dried. Lululemon can be dried without issue.

If you’re looking for a sneaky good budget boxer brief, New Balance makes a nice product. They are a little bit thicker than most brands, so you’ll end up having to toss them after six months. They get stinky.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 25, 2021, 03:01:38 PM
Guys, I’ve bought and tested more underwear brands that I care to admit.

Lululemon boxers briefs are the best. I can walk 36 at Sand Valley in mid-July without movement, chaffing or swamp ass. No fly opening is a huge disappointment.

My issue with most of the expensive brands, can’t dry them. MeUndies, Saxx and Tommy John all ultimately fall apart after drying enough times. They won’t stand behind the product if machine dried. Lululemon can be dried without issue.

If you’re looking for a sneaky good budget boxer brief, New Balance makes a nice product. They are a little bit thicker than most brands, so you’ll end up having to toss them after six months. They get stinky.

Thank you for endorsing Armachillos.  None of the above issues.

Boxers for daily wear, boxer briefs for hot days coaching or reffing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2021, 04:33:27 PM
I had no idea Scoop members wore such hoity toity underpants.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 25, 2021, 04:40:01 PM

My issue with most of the expensive brands, can’t dry them. MeUndies, Saxx and Tommy John all ultimately fall apart after drying enough times. They won’t stand behind the product if machine dried. Lululemon can be dried without issue.


I always drip dry mine anyway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 25, 2021, 04:55:37 PM
I had no idea Scoop members wore such hoity toity underpants.

(https://i3.cpcache.com/merchandise/80_550x550_Front_Color-White.jpg?Size=M&AttributeValue=NA&c=True&region=%7B%22name%22:%22FrontCenter%22,%22width%22:2.7529666,%22height%22:2.4120984,%22alignment%22:%22MiddleCenter%22,%22orientation%22:0,%22dpi%22:200,%22crop_x%22:0,%22crop_y%22:0,%22crop_h%22:481,%22crop_w%22:550,%22scale%22:0.5198488,%22template%22:%7B%22id%22:80220133,%22params%22:%7B%7D%7D%7D)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on April 25, 2021, 08:03:24 PM
Thank you for endorsing Armachillos.  None of the above issues.

Boxers for daily wear, boxer briefs for hot days coaching or reffing.

Just ordered a pair. Will give an update after trials.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 25, 2021, 10:26:58 PM
I had no idea Scoop members wore such hoity toity underpants.

Topper goes commando, confirmed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 26, 2021, 07:14:10 AM
Lululemon boxers briefs are the best. I can walk 36 at Sand Valley in mid-July without movement, chaffing or swamp ass. No fly opening is a huge disappointment.

My issue with most of the expensive brands, can’t dry them. MeUndies, Saxx and Tommy John all ultimately fall apart after drying enough times. They won’t stand behind the product if machine dried. Lululemon can be dried without issue.

I got a pair of Lululemon boxer briefs when I was trying different brands. They're comfortable...they're probably my second favorite to Duluth Buck Naked boxer briefs. But...and this is a big but...the lack of a fly opening is a deal breaker. I hate it. But they are comfortable and seem really durable.

If Topper wants to accuse people of being hoity toity...don't even get me started on Lululemon sweatpants. Those things are fantastic. And I got a Lulu swimsuit at the outlet store a couple summers ago and that thing is far and away the most comfortable swimsuit I've ever owened. Nothing else even compares.  I really wanted to like their ABC pants, but they just don't fit me right.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 26, 2021, 10:18:42 AM

If Topper wants to get started on hoity toity...don't even get me started on Lululemon sweatpants. Those things are fantastic. And I got a Lulu swimsuit at the outlet store a couple summers ago and that thing is far and away the most comfortable swimsuit I've ever owened. Nothing else even compares.  I really wanted to like their ABC pants, but they just don't fit me right.

I’ve found Lululemon to be excellent quality in every product I’ve tried.  Vuori is great as well.  With remote work, I’ve been living in sweatpants from both.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 26, 2021, 10:42:26 AM
I can't believe you guys use the fly opening in boxer briefs. I just hook the waistband with my thumb. Just don't let it snap-back or you're gonna have a mess on your hands.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 26, 2021, 11:43:41 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Chill-Boys-Soft-Bamboo-Boxers/dp/B0714Q1KXS

I can't stand tight boxer briefs, and some of them are so long they look like compression shorts hanging below my outer shorts.  These are the best I've found.  I also own armachillos, but only wear them when I know its going to be a billion degrees outside.

Also, a minor complaint about underwear is how HUGE the waistband is.  Why do I need that much elastic crushing my waist?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on April 26, 2021, 12:31:25 PM
Guys, I’ve bought and tested more underwear brands that I care to admit.

Lululemon boxers briefs are the best. I can walk 36 at Sand Valley in mid-July without movement, chaffing or swamp ass. No fly opening is a huge disappointment.

My issue with most of the expensive brands, can’t dry them. MeUndies, Saxx and Tommy John all ultimately fall apart after drying enough times. They won’t stand behind the product if machine dried. Lululemon can be dried without issue.

If you’re looking for a sneaky good budget boxer brief, New Balance makes a nice product. They are a little bit thicker than most brands, so you’ll end up having to toss them after six months. They get stinky.

Not sure if you had a different model than I do, but I've been a New Balance guy for a couple years now and have had zero issue with them. I've tried a bunch of brands and these are currently my go-to's. Cheapish, comfy, have held up well, and you can wear them for sport or leisure. They get the Warrior Code Seal of Approval.

Umbro makes a nice light pair as well - great for athletics - but they got rid of the front fly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 26, 2021, 01:44:57 PM
All cotton boxers with bright colored patterns . That way I can act like I am wearing shorts when I have to take the trash can to the curb in the morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on April 26, 2021, 01:51:56 PM
Guys, I’ve bought and tested more underwear brands that I care to admit.

Lululemon boxers briefs are the best. I can walk 36 at Sand Valley in mid-July without movement, chaffing or swamp ass. No fly opening is a huge disappointment.

My issue with most of the expensive brands, can’t dry them. MeUndies, Saxx and Tommy John all ultimately fall apart after drying enough times. They won’t stand behind the product if machine dried. Lululemon can be dried without issue.

If you’re looking for a sneaky good budget boxer brief, New Balance makes a nice product. They are a little bit thicker than most brands, so you’ll end up having to toss them after six months. They get stinky.

I've never had an issue with Saxx quality post dryer.  I dry on low every time and they hold up great.  Won't ever go back.  I'm hooked.


I had no idea Scoop members wore such hoity toity underpants.

Topper, take some of that outrageous monthly fee money, head over to Yellow Wood, shop local and buy some Saxx.  Pricey but worth it.  You won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 26, 2021, 02:09:47 PM
If there is a better place on the internet the Scoop for comprehensive information on both apple varietals and men's underwear, I am unaware of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 26, 2021, 02:21:41 PM
If there is a better place on the internet the Scoop for comprehensive information on both apple varietals and men's underwear, I am unaware of it.

Clearly you're not a member of applesandundies.com.  But if you also want discussion of Arby's, then Scoop is the only option.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 26, 2021, 02:27:11 PM
Clearly you're not a member of applesandundies.com.  But if you also want discussion of Arby's, then Scoop is the only option.

Arby's and men's underwear have an adversarial relationship.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 26, 2021, 02:35:35 PM
Arby's and men's underwear have an adversarial relationship.

Kinda surprised that you'd have an issue with anal retention.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 26, 2021, 03:20:22 PM
Topper, take some of that outrageous monthly fee money, head over to Yellow Wood, shop local and buy some Saxx.  Pricey but worth it.  You won't be disappointed.

I took your suggestion and walked over there but then suddenly was at Arby's instead. 

So I've got that going for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 28, 2021, 08:23:32 AM
You're not so tough in zero-G, Usain Bolt.

https://i.imgur.com/QpShZf1.gifv


Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2021, 10:15:50 AM
Seems like the spot to post this

https://www.insider.com/what-its-like-for-teenager-on-tiktok-living-retirement-home-2021-4?utm_campaign=sf-insider-design&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1Otmv5LQSVQQvt35EHxQDI9Rlcj2gyZaA0Ndrd4PbX1W40utTlUhDdPII
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 29, 2021, 12:53:21 PM
Several seniors at my daughter's high school just got kicked out with about two weeks left. Wow. Four years of tuition down the drain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2021, 12:55:20 PM
Several seniors at my daughter's high school just got kicked out with about two weeks left. Wow. Four years of tuition down the drain.

Wow for what?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 29, 2021, 01:00:54 PM
Wow for what?

Honestly, it's not 100% clear to me exactly what happened. What seems clear is that there was a party and a kid got really drunk and passed out. Someone filmed some of the other kids doing something to the unconscious kid. There were some really awful rumors, but the official police/prosecutor response seems to suggest that those weren't true. But it's not really clear what exactly did happen. My understanding is that anyone who was seen in the recording was kicked out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2021, 01:03:01 PM
Honestly, it's not 100% clear to me exactly what happened. What seems clear is that there was a party and a kid got really drunk and passed out. Someone filmed some of the other kids involved in shenanigans* with the passed out kid. There were some really awful rumors, but the official police/prosecutor response seems to suggest that those weren't true. But it's not really clear what exactly did happen. My understanding is that anyone who was seen in the recording was kicked out.

*In using this word, I don't intend to downplay what happened...as I said, I don't know what happened.

These Shenanigans sound like the Steubenville case a few years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 29, 2021, 01:05:54 PM
These Shenanigans sound like the Steubenville case a few years ago.

Yes, they do. That was our first thought as well. Quite a number of people around here have made that comparison which is not surprising given our proximity to Steubenville. The initial rumors made it sound very similar to that. The prosecutor's statement indicated a very fundamental distinction that I'm sure you can guess.

I actually changed my initial post because I was not comfortable with my use of the term "shenanigans." I think that carries a connotation light-hearted activity and I wasn't comfortable with that in this context.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 29, 2021, 01:09:51 PM
Well I googled Steubenville and I regret it.  :(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2021, 01:19:59 PM
Well I googled Steubenville and I regret it.  :(

Yeah I remember that was one of the first cases that publicized all the details and drama it was truly revolting to me what those kids did and their subsequent slaps on the writs. One got taken off the sex offender registry and ended up playing at Youngstown st after filing a lawsuit. The other got onto a football team where he once again got accused of sexual assault. Still bugs me that nobody else had any fallout.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on May 01, 2021, 06:11:46 PM
Anyone win any money on the ponies today?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 01, 2021, 07:41:55 PM
Free Willy iz da only whey ta goe, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 01, 2021, 08:28:14 PM
Anyone win any money on the ponies today?

My kids picked the winner.  Unfortunately, they didn't get their wagers in on time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on May 02, 2021, 07:40:15 AM
Anyone win any money on the ponies today?

Yes.  I picked the winner.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 02, 2021, 05:21:49 PM
Anyone win any money on the ponies today?

Picked 3 losers as is my annual tradition.  Next year I'll tell you guys which ones I picked so you know not to.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 02, 2021, 07:33:33 PM
Picked 3 losers as is my annual tradition.  Next year I'll tell you guys which ones I picked so you know not to.


This is why I don't bet on sports.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 03, 2021, 01:34:34 PM

This is why I don't bet on sports.

It was a total of $30.   :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 04, 2021, 03:19:37 PM
One of the silver linings of the pandemic is the ability to experience new things. I am getting new tires, and the store allows a “touch free” change. This means I can stay in the car from start to finish while they put me up on jacks and make the switch. Right now I’m sitting in my car a few feet in the air.

It’s like being a stuntman in a freeze frame shot. Very cool.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 05, 2021, 07:23:14 AM
Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch

https://twitter.com/HldMyBeer/status/1389567928455110656
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 05, 2021, 12:50:30 PM
Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch Ouch ouch ouch ouch

https://twitter.com/HldMyBeer/status/1389567928455110656

I fell on a cactus mtn biking in CO once.  Not to that extent though, literally just a few spines in my ass.  Why was nobody helping that guy?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 05, 2021, 05:49:11 PM
I fell on a cactus mtn biking in CO once.  Not to that extent though, literally just a few spines in my ass.  Why was nobody helping that guy?


If I had to guess, maybe fear of falling victim to the cactus themselves? At the very least, you have to have something pretty solid to grab it with.

Crappy day for that guy, though....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 06, 2021, 05:41:35 PM
https://cbs58.com/news/village-of-hartland-police-ask-students-to-stop-playing-nude-nerf-wars
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2021, 10:49:25 PM
https://cbs58.com/news/village-of-hartland-police-ask-students-to-stop-playing-nude-nerf-wars


What kind of news organization would publish a story like this without pictures?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 06, 2021, 10:52:49 PM

What kind of news organization would publish a story like this without pictures?

The kind that doesn't like child porn charges? Just a guess
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on May 06, 2021, 11:03:00 PM
The kind that doesn't like child porn charges? Just a guess


Perhaps I should rephrase my question:

What kind of news organization would publish a story like this without pictures?

 ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on May 06, 2021, 11:20:29 PM
https://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/sturtevant-man-allegedly-rear-ended-a-car-in-arbys-drive-thru-after-nearly-hitting-the/article_ff022d6d-70ee-58f0-a344-40dbcab8502f.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_&fbclid=IwAR0nAMXxQs3uyfe2bINYv1dGLHcMBrbf49F220qhtot2hpUb-XJC0C9WJFc

If anyone is wondering why a certain moderator isn’t posting as frequently.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jfp61 on May 07, 2021, 12:30:06 AM
https://cbs58.com/news/village-of-hartland-police-ask-students-to-stop-playing-nude-nerf-wars

My school never played this but nearly all of the local schools have been since 04 at least.

Basically teams of 4 people. 16 teams. head to head matchups. you shot someone with a nerf gun (not on school ground during the school day) they are out. once the other team is all dead your team wins and advance.

The nudity comes into play because one stipulation is nudity= immunity. so essentially people hide naked and then pop out of a closet. There usually is money involved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 07, 2021, 06:16:00 AM
https://cbs58.com/news/village-of-hartland-police-ask-students-to-stop-playing-nude-nerf-wars

Ah. another senseless school shooting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 07, 2021, 08:04:44 AM
https://cbs58.com/news/village-of-hartland-police-ask-students-to-stop-playing-nude-nerf-wars

Was Mark Chmura hosting again?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2021, 08:09:20 AM
Happy Friday.

Would you like to learn how turkeys are processed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852zxDEAR-Q

Or chickens?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvHHHZjDQOk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 07, 2021, 08:13:40 AM
Happy Friday.

Would you like to learn how turkeys are processed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852zxDEAR-Q

Or chickens?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvHHHZjDQOk


At least it has pleasant music in the background as they show the turkeys getting decapitated. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2021, 08:47:13 AM

At least it has pleasant music in the background as they show the turkeys getting decapitated. 

I know, right? 

I'd like to know where all the chicken feet go.

I also had no idea they could retrieve an egg from the carcass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 07, 2021, 08:51:36 AM
I know, right? 

I'd like to know where all the chicken feet go.

I also had no idea they could retrieve an egg from the carcass.

You can buy the feet at Woodmans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 07, 2021, 08:55:25 AM
I know, right? 

I'd like to know where all the chicken feet go.

I also had no idea they could retrieve an egg from the carcass.

Yeah and if there's no shell yet it's a major delicacy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 07, 2021, 09:55:59 AM
I know, right? 

I'd like to know where all the chicken feet go.

I also had no idea they could retrieve an egg from the carcass.

You never had chicken foot soup?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2021, 01:22:51 PM
You never had chicken foot soup?

No. 

That's a lot of feet, though.  Millions a day are not being put in soup.

I did just learn that when you get wings, they chop each wing into two pieces, so there's 4 wings per bird.  Still 2 feet though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 07, 2021, 01:42:41 PM
The pig one is awesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF_jb_7NWxQ

It has the same, happy music, but has cute pig grunts in the background.  Until about the 5:00 minute mark where it takes a sudden turn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 07, 2021, 01:43:57 PM
I did just learn that when you get wings, they chop each wing into two pieces, so there's 4 wings per bird.  Still 2 feet though.

Have you never gotten a whole rotisserie chicken?  Or grilled a whole chicken (beer can is good)?  Wings (full size), but sadly no feet, included.

(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-11/17/17/campaign_images/webdr08/heres-the-most-delicious-way-to-make-chicken-on-t-2-29401-1447797771-6_dblbig.jpg?resize=600:*)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on May 07, 2021, 01:55:53 PM
No. 

That's a lot of feet, though.  Millions a day are not being put in soup.

I did just learn that when you get wings, they chop each wing into two pieces, so there's 4 wings per bird.  Still 2 feet though.

My understanding is feet are often used for chicken stock you might buy premade.


Funny story on wings. My fiancé and I make our own version of Points East wings and she went to the grocery store to get the wings for the first time, she came back with drum sticks saying "I don't know why but they're all sold out of the tiny ones and I couldn't find the wings, all they had is these massive ones" I've never laughed so hard then a week later her younger sisters boyfriend said almost the exact same thing when he said he'd run and get wings on the way over 😂😂
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 07, 2021, 02:00:35 PM
My understanding is feet are often used for chicken stock you might buy premade.


Funny story on wings. My fiancé and I make our own version of Points East wings and she went to the grocery store to get the wings for the first time, she came back with drum sticks saying "I don't know why but they're all sold out of the tiny ones and I couldn't find the wings, all they had is these massive ones" I've never laughed so hard then a week later her younger sisters boyfriend said almost the exact same thing when he said he'd run and get wings on the way over 😂😂

For the love of God, don't send her out for any Buffalo wings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2021, 08:52:38 PM
Cows .. I like this guy's play by play:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed0d2faLOrA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 07, 2021, 09:07:22 PM
Home baked wings:  uncle dougies.  Nothing better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 07, 2021, 09:09:19 PM
Ah. another senseless school shooting.

Talking to a kid on my baseball team tonight.  First practice.  6th grader.  "Yeah, I brought a toy gun to school.  Was waving it around.  It made the news, I might still have it on my phone."

Awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 08, 2021, 11:00:56 AM
Talking to a kid on my baseball team tonight.  First practice.  6th grader.  "Yeah, I brought a toy gun to school.  Was waving it around.  It made the news, I might still have it on my phone."

Awesome.

You ever gonna answer my PM, homie?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 08, 2021, 02:47:46 PM
You ever gonna answer my PM, homie?

sorry, I don't see notifications on mobile.  not usually scoopin' unless I'm poopin'.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 08, 2021, 04:36:25 PM
Talking to a kid on my baseball team tonight.  First practice.  6th grader.  "Yeah, I brought a toy gun to school.  Was waving it around.  It made the news, I might still have it on my phone."

Awesome.
You allowed contact with minors?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 08, 2021, 06:16:54 PM
You allowed contact with minors?

I'm SafeSport certified, thank you very little.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 12, 2021, 11:39:56 AM
https://twitter.com/USCPSC/status/1392482092823502849

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 12, 2021, 09:27:15 PM
https://twitter.com/USCPSC/status/1392482092823502849

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!

How about a small red duffel bag received as a promotional giveaway at a 1986 Denver Nuggets game -- can I store gasoline in that?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 19, 2021, 03:55:10 PM
My kids have now seen Die Hard 1, 2, and 3.  (Yes, I know there's more.)

I think I rate them 1-2-3.

I mean, 1 is classic.   2 and 3 are still very solid action movies.

I had to think .. I've probably seen parts of 1 at least 30 times, 2 maybe 15, 3 .. three times?

Discuss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 19, 2021, 03:57:13 PM
How about a small red duffel bag received as a promotional giveaway at a 1986 Denver Nuggets game -- can I store gasoline in that?

Depends. Does it have a zipper?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on May 19, 2021, 04:05:09 PM
My kids have now seen Die Hard 1, 2, and 3.  (Yes, I know there's more.)

I think I rate them 1-2-3.

I mean, 1 is classic.   2 and 3 are still very solid action movies.

I had to think .. I've probably seen parts of 1 at least 30 times, 2 maybe 15, 3 .. three times?

Discuss.

Interesting. I would rate them 1-3-2.

1 is a no-brainer. It's in the GOAT conversation for both action movies and Christmas movies.

I really like 3 a lot. It's not as good as 1, but the interactions with Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson are great. I also like the villain connections to 1, the Simple Simon riddles and connections to Hans, and that it's decidedly its own movie. 2, to me, is really just trying to replicate 1 in an airport, much like how Under Siege is Die Hard on a boat (which was the original plan for Die Hard 3 before Under Siege came out).

2 is fine, but just not as good as the others.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on May 20, 2021, 10:55:14 AM
2 is fine, but just not as good as the others.

While I'm sure I enjoyed it when it came out, 2 does not hold up well.
I guess when two of the best actors in it are Fred Thompson and Dennis Franz, that will happen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 01, 2021, 07:58:36 PM
If I couldn't be a mod at MUScoop, this is what I would do all day.

(https://i.redd.it/rl8f6b0u8l271.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 03, 2021, 10:40:06 AM
Journalistic standards in Denmark are pretty loose....

https://www.foxnews.com/world/danish-journalist-has-sex-during-interview-swingers-club
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 04, 2021, 07:51:21 AM
Journalistic standards in Denmark are pretty loose....

https://www.foxnews.com/world/danish-journalist-has-sex-during-interview-swingers-club

Gotta sample the goods.  Like JB rating his apartment buildings based on “congeniality” of “some” of its tenants.  Pool side atmosphere, extra curricular activities, open mindedness to try new things…well,you get the picture.  Contributing guest to the apartment bldg marketing brochure…someone’s got to do it 😬
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 04, 2021, 08:53:25 AM
Gotta sample the goods.  Like JB rating his apartment buildings based on “congeniality” of “some” of its tenants.  Pool side atmosphere, extra curricular activities, open mindedness to try new things…well,you get the picture.  Contributing guest to the apartment bldg marketing brochure…someone’s got to do it 😬
Seems like we missed this one….

https://pagesix.com/2021/03/04/rudy-giulianis-daughter-caroline-details-why-she-loves-threesomes/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 04, 2021, 12:10:49 PM
Gotta sample the goods.  Like JB rating his apartment buildings based on “congeniality” of “some” of its tenants.  Pool side atmosphere, extra curricular activities, open mindedness to try new things…well,you get the picture.  Contributing guest to the apartment bldg marketing brochure…someone’s got to do it 😬
Doc you forgot the all important dancing pole
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 04, 2021, 12:44:59 PM
When its nearly 90 degrees, but it's your turn to work on a Friday afternoon during "summer hours."

(https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/03/32/59/71/360_F_332597153_g46S2lMPYwiSbsBsTakItwaQHcdK8zWf.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 04, 2021, 12:50:46 PM
When its nearly 90 degrees, but it's your turn to work on a Friday afternoon during "summer hours."

(https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/03/32/59/71/360_F_332597153_g46S2lMPYwiSbsBsTakItwaQHcdK8zWf.jpg)

I have around 45 trees to plant tomorrow... I am not looking forward to it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 04, 2021, 04:33:15 PM
Today is National Cheese Day.

What's your flavor?  For 2021, Sweet Fire Mango Jack is my jam.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 04, 2021, 04:35:43 PM
Kraft Singles, the Boone's Farm Wine of cheeses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 04, 2021, 04:56:13 PM
Today is National Cheese Day.

What's your flavor?  For 2021, Sweet Fire Mango Jack is my jam.

Morel and Leek
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on June 04, 2021, 06:25:19 PM
Doc you forgot the all important dancing pole

Oh yeah, they’re supposed to be good exercise…and stuff  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 04, 2021, 06:38:03 PM
Oh yeah, they’re supposed to be good exercise…and stuff  ;D
+ 💯
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 04, 2021, 08:17:58 PM
Today is National Cheese Day.

What's your flavor?  For 2021, Sweet Fire Mango Jack is my jam.

My new fave is a snack food called Whisps, which are 100% cheese. They taste like the cheese that leaks out of your grilled cheese sandwich and cooks directly on the griddle.  They have an asiago monterey jack flavor that's [chef's kiss] .  Very low carbs as well, if that matters to you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on June 04, 2021, 09:14:02 PM
Today is National Cheese Day.

What's your flavor?  For 2021, Sweet Fire Mango Jack is my jam.

My usual go to is Carr Valley Penta Creme blue cheese. If you prefer something a little spicy, their Wildfire Blue is also excellent. I also highly recommend Clock Shadow Creamery cheese curds (made fresh Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday). If you want to splurge, Roth Grand Cru Surchoix is local and was named the best cheese in the world a few years ago. Phenomenal rich Gruyere that can be found at a few of the local shops.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cven7 on June 05, 2021, 09:29:35 PM
Today is National Cheese Day.

What's your flavor?  For 2021, Sweet Fire Mango Jack is my jam.

Does any other country have as deplorable of a national representative in coagulated dairy form as American Cheese?  Or is it actually an uncanny representation of the US?

Maybe the US should just annex some better tasting cheese and re-brand it as American Cheese.  Might be a more fitting action given our history.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on June 05, 2021, 10:47:55 PM
Does any other country have as deplorable of a national representative in coagulated dairy form as American Cheese?  Or is it actually an uncanny representation of the US?

Maybe the US should just annex some better tasting cheese and re-brand it as American Cheese.  Might be a more fitting action given our history.

What's the "American cheese" they use at Subway? It's not the Kraft Singles most people think of when they hear the phrase
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 05, 2021, 11:34:11 PM
I was on vacation in Florida and chatted with a random guy, he happened to be from Wisconsin.

"Man, I miss Wisconsin.  You could get good cheese there.  There's no fuucking cheese in Florida."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 06, 2021, 02:17:31 AM
What's the "American cheese" they use at Subway? It's not the Kraft Singles most people think of when they hear the phrase

Land o Lakes Presliced White American
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on June 06, 2021, 03:51:04 PM
Land o Lakes Presliced White American

A cheese of privilege
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 06, 2021, 03:52:38 PM
A cheese of privilege

With an Irish name like O’Lakes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: keefe on June 06, 2021, 03:53:34 PM
With an Irish name like O’Lakes?

Otule?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 12, 2021, 09:34:27 AM
"I was completely inside."

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2021/06/11/humpback-whale-catches-michael-packard-lobster-driver-mouth-proviencetown-cape-cod/7653838002/

Bonus:  Not only was he eaten by a whale, he's also survived a plane crash. 

I bet he's gone to Arby's too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on June 12, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
"I was completely inside."

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2021/06/11/humpback-whale-catches-michael-packard-lobster-driver-mouth-proviencetown-cape-cod/7653838002/

Bonus:  Not only was he eaten by a whale, he's also survived a plane crash. 

I bet he's gone to Arby's too.

The Humpback was clearly amusing himself/herself and deciding how far and high the human should be launched.  They are highly, highly, ntelligent and have no qualms with our species.  Just an accident...like when we swallow a bug or step on an ant. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 13, 2021, 12:11:56 AM
The Humpback was clearly amusing himself/herself and deciding how far and high the human should be launched.  They are highly, highly, ntelligent and have no qualms with our species.  Just an accident...like when we swallow a bug or step on an ant.

Pretty tasty too. Bread them in seasoned panko, then tartar, slice of cheese, served on a pretzel roll. Pairs well with merlot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on June 13, 2021, 01:35:29 PM
Pretty tasty too. Bread them in seasoned panko, then tartar, slice of cheese, served on a pretzel roll. Pairs well with merlot.
Thanks, Armie
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on June 15, 2021, 07:15:30 AM
Not sure where to put this.

https://theathletic.com/news/american-runner-shelby-houlihan-given-4-year-ban-ahead-of-olympic-trials/Us8n0nvagrsw?source=freedailyemail (https://theathletic.com/news/american-runner-shelby-houlihan-given-4-year-ban-ahead-of-olympic-trials/Us8n0nvagrsw?source=freedailyemail)

If this truly happened, what a devastating way to go out.

Would this have happened if she would have just eaten Arby's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 15, 2021, 07:34:50 AM
Looks like a dude with long hair, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 15, 2021, 08:00:35 AM
Looks like a dude with long hair, aina?

Why is this necessary?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 15, 2021, 09:21:31 AM
She claims to have ate a pork burrito the night before which gave a false positive .

In the old days the big time boxers were banned by their trainers from porking before fights , they said it weakened the legs …..
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on June 15, 2021, 10:12:00 AM
Not sure where to put this.

https://theathletic.com/news/american-runner-shelby-houlihan-given-4-year-ban-ahead-of-olympic-trials/Us8n0nvagrsw?source=freedailyemail (https://theathletic.com/news/american-runner-shelby-houlihan-given-4-year-ban-ahead-of-olympic-trials/Us8n0nvagrsw?source=freedailyemail)

If this truly happened, what a devastating way to go out.

Would this have happened if she would have just eaten Arby's?

I’m a sucker for these stories as I tend to buy the athlete’s story. However, I get more and more skeptical as it later comes out they had been doping. Ryan Braun for instance.

The burrito seems like a real bummer. Or as the article says, she got the email and googled what that specific drug meant, and pork as a possibility came up. Then she crafted the story around that.

You almost hope it’s something of her doing because if it truly was an accident, it’s a sad story.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on June 15, 2021, 10:43:07 AM
Looks like a dude with long hair, aina?

This is something a very small-minded person would say
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on June 15, 2021, 10:47:24 AM
I wonder how he'd react if he heard someone say that about his Wife mother or daughter(?) he'd probably freak out but don't worry he's got the moral right to say those things about other people!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 15, 2021, 11:10:38 AM
Why is this necessary?
Because when you are a pathetic a-hole you feel the need to prove it to the whole world?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 15, 2021, 01:17:15 PM
This is something a very small-minded person would say
That he is...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on June 15, 2021, 08:07:34 PM

Not sure where to put this.

https://theathletic.com/news/american-runner-shelby-houlihan-given-4-year-ban-ahead-of-olympic-trials/Us8n0nvagrsw?source=freedailyemail (https://theathletic.com/news/american-runner-shelby-houlihan-given-4-year-ban-ahead-of-olympic-trials/Us8n0nvagrsw?source=freedailyemail)

If this truly happened, what a devastating way to go out.

Would this have happened if she would have just eaten Arby's?



Nope...because she never would have gotten as far as the trials.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 16, 2021, 09:57:53 AM
I’m a sucker for these stories as I tend to buy the athlete’s story. However, I get more and more skeptical as it later comes out they had been doping. Ryan Braun for instance.

The burrito seems like a real bummer. Or as the article says, she got the email and googled what that specific drug meant, and pork as a possibility came up. Then she crafted the story around that.

You almost hope it’s something of her doing because if it truly was an accident, it’s a sad story.

Yeah, I really want to believe the athletes, but we've heard the story over, and over, and over again. And over again. I've reached the point where I assume they're lying.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 16, 2021, 03:18:15 PM
Scoop News Alert

Costco offering samples in store again......
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on June 16, 2021, 09:15:58 PM
I was playing "This little piggy" with my 2 year old son. On his own he changed it to


This little piggy went to Marquette....


I feel like I raised that one right already
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on June 17, 2021, 06:45:03 AM
I was playing "This little piggy" with my 2 year old son. On his own he changed it to


This little piggy went to Marquette....


I feel like I raised that one right already

Nice!!  Can he hoop? 2037-2041 should yield a title and multiple F4's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on June 17, 2021, 06:50:53 AM
Nice!!  Can he hoop? 2037-2041 should yield a title and multiple F4's.


Well he has ripped this off the wall several times so he clearly will be dominant



Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 17, 2021, 07:17:18 AM
I was playing "This little piggy" with my 2 year old son. On his own he changed it to


This little piggy went to Marquette....


I feel like I raised that one right already

As long as he's still going for Arby's too, then this riff has been approved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 17, 2021, 07:36:12 AM
As long as he's still going for Arby's too, then this riff has been approved.

Little Piggy indeed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 17, 2021, 08:38:49 AM
Nice!!  Can he hoop? 2037-2041 should yield a title and multiple F4's.

At two, hopefully he's been to Real Chili several times. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on June 17, 2021, 08:48:53 AM

Well he has ripped this off the wall several times so he clearly will be dominant

That's a very positive sign!!  We need attacking players who play with physicality and ZERO mercy. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 17, 2021, 09:52:49 AM
This belongs here.

(https://preview.redd.it/brklqj30tga41.jpg?width=634&auto=webp&s=7fd0f32cc7a49434fc8153dcd0549f0a6649fda7)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 21, 2021, 04:40:40 PM
https://twitter.com/ArvadaPolice/status/1407089365369511940

Terrible and delicious at the same time?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 21, 2021, 05:05:15 PM
https://twitter.com/ArvadaPolice/status/1407089365369511940

Terrible and delicious at the same time?

I really don’t want to know what “Old Wads” is…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on June 21, 2021, 05:24:13 PM
I really don’t want to know what “Old Wads” is…

Old Wadsworth Blvd, but your imagination is probably better.  Yes there is a new Wadsworth Blvd, but without the New in front of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 26, 2021, 05:26:40 PM
So I got that going for me, which is nice...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 26, 2021, 05:27:51 PM
Ahem.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 28, 2021, 12:10:29 AM
Watched the disc golf world championships on YouTube today. Actually found it to be quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 28, 2021, 08:05:54 AM
Watched the disc golf world championships on YouTube today. Actually found it to be quite enjoyable.
Used to be called Folf when I played it at my prepschool late 70's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 28, 2021, 08:09:41 AM
Used to be called Folf when I played it at my prepschool late 70's.

I believe the youngsters call it Frolf these days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 28, 2021, 08:18:42 AM
I believe the youngsters call it Frolf these days.
Frolf? Travesty, glad I don't worship any of them youngsters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 28, 2021, 08:30:19 AM
Used to be called Folf when I played it at my prepschool late 70's.




#privileged, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 28, 2021, 09:07:11 AM



#privileged, hey?
Very, you have no idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 28, 2021, 10:07:57 AM
Guts Frisbee or go home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on June 28, 2021, 11:00:11 AM
Guts Frisbee or go home.
Fun fact Ultimate Frisbee was invented at same prepschool during summer session.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 28, 2021, 08:19:54 PM
The Mississippi State left fielder has an unfortunate last name.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on June 29, 2021, 03:03:34 PM
I just drove to more than one Kwik Trip to get their egg rolls for lunch.  I have a problem. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 29, 2021, 05:14:16 PM
Congratulations to Brewcity77 on the birth of McGuire Dwyane, the first commit to the Class of 2039.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2021, 08:31:50 AM
Red, White and Blue Crunch cereal tastes like America.  The star shapes really accentuate the flavors.

Well done, Captain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 06, 2021, 08:59:59 AM
Red, White and Blue Crunch cereal tastes like America.  The star shapes really accentuate the flavors.

Well done, Captain.
Try the Fruit Loop One Bars
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 06, 2021, 09:58:14 AM
Red, White and Blue Crunch cereal tastes like America.  The star shapes really accentuate the flavors.

Well done, Captain.


Is each puff still fashioned as a collection of tiny corn-based shanks that destroy your gums?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2021, 10:55:33 AM
Try the Fruit Loop One Bars

I have some Froot Loop Pop-tarts in the cabinet right now.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 06, 2021, 11:13:43 AM
Congratulations to Brewcity77 on the birth of McGuire Dwyane, the first commit to the Classic of 2039.

Woo-hoo to the entire brewski family!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 06, 2021, 11:20:08 AM
Congratulations to Brewcity77 on the birth of McGuire Dwyane, the first commit to the Classic of 2039.

Congrats, Brew - absolutely LOVE your son’s name!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 06, 2021, 12:16:29 PM
Good on ya, mate. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 06, 2021, 01:36:45 PM
Congrats, Brew - absolutely LOVE your son’s name!

That part was a joke - it's up to Brew if he wants to tell us Microbrew II's real name.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on July 06, 2021, 01:49:15 PM
Congrats, Brew!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 06, 2021, 09:43:15 PM
That part was a joke - it's up to Brew if he wants to tell us Microbrew II's real name.

It's Simon Phinneas. FWIW he was 98th percentile in height at birth, so I'm hoping for scholarship offers soon. Ideally before they figure out he has his dad's lack of game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 06, 2021, 09:48:13 PM
That part was a joke - it's up to Brew if he wants to tell us Microbrew II's real name.

Microbrew is a phenomenal online nickname
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 06, 2021, 11:53:00 PM
Microbrew is a phenomenal online nickname

Careful, Irishman....  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on July 07, 2021, 03:09:12 PM
the photo was in the Journal in the series on highlights not too long ago, I think you can get it from them. I would also think MU had a copy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on July 07, 2021, 03:46:35 PM
Congratulations to Brewcity77 on the birth of McGuire Dwyane, the first commit to the Class of 2039.

Ouch! I'll be 92, hope to see Phinneas in Blue and Gold.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 07, 2021, 08:51:25 PM
It's Simon Phinneas. FWIW he was 98th percentile in height at birth, so I'm hoping for scholarship offers soon. Ideally before they figure out he has his dad's lack of game.

He can take McGuire-Dwayne as his Confirmation name. Congrats and all the best to our newest Warrior!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on July 08, 2021, 08:36:41 AM
He can take McGuire-Dwayne as his Confirmation name. Congrats and all the best to our newest Warrior!

Has to be a saint's name. McGuire is out for more than one reason. Is there a Saint Dwayne?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 08, 2021, 09:09:58 AM
Has to be a saint's name. McGuire is out for more than one reason. Is there a Saint Dwayne?

Based on some Catholic Baptisms I have been to in the last few years, I am not sure that is a requirement anymore.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 08, 2021, 09:28:17 AM
Has to be a saint's name. McGuire is out for more than one reason. Is there a Saint Dwayne?

Dwyane btw. Saint Dubhán
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on July 08, 2021, 01:07:13 PM
Based on some Catholic Baptisms I have been to in the last few years, I am not sure that is a requirement anymore.

I don't know if this has changed over the years, but at my school we had to pick a saint. And after one kid in my class picked St. Aloysius, you also had to be able to spell the name you picked. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on July 09, 2021, 03:31:31 PM
Based on some Catholic Baptisms I have been to in the last few years, I am not sure that is a requirement anymore.

I always thought that the Saint name requirement was ridiculous.  How can we populate heaven with new names if we are required to stick with the same old same old?  Although I must say, "Lawrence" is kind of a dead name, as far as current usage goes. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 09, 2021, 06:13:30 PM
Today's word of the day:

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/obstreperous
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 09, 2021, 07:00:24 PM
I always thought that the Saint name requirement was ridiculous.  How can we populate heaven with new names if we are required to stick with the same old same old?  Although I must say, "Lawrence" is kind of a dead name, as far as current usage goes.

Can't wait for when we have a Saint Brytnee or a Saint Ashtyn.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 14, 2021, 11:38:02 AM
July 14 - National Nude Day.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/4899db1d19680aa5fe5ebe7dae80210b/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on July 19, 2021, 07:21:53 PM
McGuire Years were awesome. Wade Years were awesome. Old Big East Years were awesome we had a juggernaut of power. Crean was awesome  Buzz was awesome. But Both were also a product of the Old Big East. Buzz has only made the Big Dance 3 years out of the last 8 and would not have made it the Covid year. Buzz says himself he is not sure about his future job status at Texas A and M. Crean has only made the Big Dance Four times since leaving MU in 2008. Wojo was 3 Big Dances out of 7 counting the Covid year. Feel the Program is back with Shaka.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 19, 2021, 07:37:57 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on July 22, 2021, 09:53:26 AM
I don't mean to open old wounds here but my goodness red delicious apples are bad. I got carryout from Panera last night and, not considering the potential consequences, got an apple on the side. When I open the bag and see it, I freeze. Peeking out from amongst the other items, a glimpse of shiny skin. It's a perfect shade of not-quite-ruby red. I might call it bordeaux. I pull it out of the bag, and I have to admit it is beautiful - the kind of apple that gets painted in still life. Farmers must dream of apples that look like this. Even though I know better, its appearance is appealing (apeeling, heyooo) enough so I try it. As soon as I bite in, I remember why I haven't had one of these in years. It's terrible. The skin has a nice crispness but the flesh is mushy, mealy garbage. Again, I know better. I knew better. I should have known better. I labor on. A couple more bites. I briefly wonder if the texture is a result of the apple having gone bad, but I know the truth. This is a perfect specimen. This is just their baseline. This is who they are. But I can't waste 99¢. I keep going. Once I get to a bite with no skin, I'm in over my head. The skin was the spoonful of sugar to the pulp's medicine. If you'll indulge a slight hyperbole, it was like chewing chilled play-doh with bits of sand mixed in. I don't want this. The apple defeats me. I've been humbled, but have I learned anything? Hard to say. Maybe too early to tell. One thing is certain - next time I want an apple, I'll get a fuji from the store.


In the year 2021, who is still buying the farcical abominations?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 22, 2021, 10:05:53 AM
I'm surprised you found the skin even mildly acceptable. Seems thick, waxy, and awful to me.

This is interesting:
Red Delicious Apples Weren’t Always Horrible
https://newengland.com/today/food/red-delicious-apple/

"It’s a no-brainer: Given the wide array of apple cultivars to choose from nowadays — and with even more varieties emerging every year — who would opt for the tough skin and mealy flesh of a Red Delicious (or what Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso calls “a mouthful of roughage”)?

But did you know there’s an identifiable reason for the downfall of the most iconic apple in America?

Traverso explains that on any apple tree you have what are called “sports,” which are apples that might have a slightly different genetic expression than the rest. When Red Delicious apples mutated toward more consistent coloring — i.e., brighter reds, less striping — farmers favored them, because this was a marketable quality. And therein lies the problem.

“It turns out that a lot of the genes that coded for the flavor-producing compounds were on the same chromosomes as the genes for the yellow striped skin,” Traverso explains, “so as you favored the more consistently colored apples, you were essentially disfavoring the same genes that coded for great flavor.”

Traverso adds that as the Red Delicious was being bred to have more uniformity, it was also being bred to have thicker skin — “which was great when you were shipping things on trains,” she says, “but now you’re getting this mouthful of thick skin.”

By prioritizing aesthetics, apple growers were slowly destroying the Red Delicious’s deliciousness. As Traverso says: “They literally bred the flavor out of the apple.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 22, 2021, 10:07:50 AM
The best thing about travelling with your family is that you give your kids the opportunity to watch Youtube in different locations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 22, 2021, 10:19:35 AM
I don't mean to open old wounds here but my goodness red delicious apples are bad. I got carryout from Panera last night and, not considering the potential consequences, got an apple on the side. When I open the bag and see it, I freeze. Peeking out from amongst the other items, a glimpse of shiny skin. It's a perfect shade of not-quite-ruby red. I might call it bordeaux. I pull it out of the bag, and I have to admit it is beautiful - the kind of apple that gets painted in still life. Farmers must dream of apples that look like this. Even though I know better, its appearance is appealing (apeeling, heyooo) enough so I try it. As soon as I bite in, I remember why I haven't had one of these in years. It's terrible. The skin has a nice crispness but the flesh is mushy, mealy garbage. Again, I know better. I knew better. I should have known better. I labor on. A couple more bites. I briefly wonder if the texture is a result of the apple having gone bad, but I know the truth. This is a perfect specimen. This is just their baseline. This is who they are. But I can't waste 99¢. I keep going. Once I get to a bite with no skin, I'm in over my head. The skin was the spoonful of sugar to the pulp's medicine. If you'll indulge a slight hyperbole, it was like chewing chilled play-doh with bits of sand mixed in. I don't want this. The apple defeats me. I've been humbled, but have I learned anything? Hard to say. Maybe too early to tell. One thing is certain - next time I want an apple, I'll get a fuji from the store.


In the year 2021, who is still buying the farcical abominations?

Fantastic read, btw.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 22, 2021, 10:33:06 AM
I don't mean to open old wounds here but my goodness red delicious apples are bad. I got carryout from Panera last night and, not considering the potential consequences, got an apple on the side. When I open the bag and see it, I freeze. Peeking out from amongst the other items, a glimpse of shiny skin. It's a perfect shade of not-quite-ruby red. I might call it bordeaux. I pull it out of the bag, and I have to admit it is beautiful - the kind of apple that gets painted in still life. Farmers must dream of apples that look like this. Even though I know better, its appearance is appealing (apeeling, heyooo) enough so I try it. As soon as I bite in, I remember why I haven't had one of these in years. It's terrible. The skin has a nice crispness but the flesh is mushy, mealy garbage. Again, I know better. I knew better. I should have known better. I labor on. A couple more bites. I briefly wonder if the texture is a result of the apple having gone bad, but I know the truth. This is a perfect specimen. This is just their baseline. This is who they are. But I can't waste 99¢. I keep going. Once I get to a bite with no skin, I'm in over my head. The skin was the spoonful of sugar to the pulp's medicine. If you'll indulge a slight hyperbole, it was like chewing chilled play-doh with bits of sand mixed in. I don't want this. The apple defeats me. I've been humbled, but have I learned anything? Hard to say. Maybe too early to tell. One thing is certain - next time I want an apple, I'll get a fuji from the store.


In the year 2021, who is still buying the farcical abominations?

May god have mercy on your soul and cleanse you of your sins.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 22, 2021, 12:23:46 PM
The best thing about travelling with your family is that you give your kids the opportunity to watch Youtube in different locations.

And bitch about the wifi.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on July 22, 2021, 01:25:04 PM
TSmith - the skin isn't what I'd call good, but it was the only palatable part. If the insides were even remotely good, I probably would have had a problem with the skin.

It's too bad they've been ruined like that yet persist in the market.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 23, 2021, 10:20:14 AM
And bitch about the wifi.

We were on an island a month ago .. the DSL internet was a blistering 2.5 megs down, 512k up.  It was like 1994 all over again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on July 23, 2021, 11:38:04 AM
Page 4️⃣1️⃣4️⃣

Should we 🔒 it?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on July 23, 2021, 01:30:46 PM
Page 4️⃣1️⃣4️⃣

Should we 🔒 it?

+1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 23, 2021, 02:42:12 PM
We were on an island a month ago .. the DSL internet was a blistering 2.5 megs down, 512k up.  It was like 1994 all over again.

The Peoples of Whitefish Bay were left without red phone coverage for a week?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TallTitan34 on July 23, 2021, 02:54:18 PM
Page 4️⃣1️⃣4️⃣

Should we 🔒 it?

In before the lock.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 23, 2021, 05:24:58 PM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 23, 2021, 05:32:56 PM
ND sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 23, 2021, 07:15:29 PM
Arby's
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 24, 2021, 09:54:12 AM
Page 4️⃣1️⃣4️⃣

Should we 🔒 it?

Bump your posts per page up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 24, 2021, 10:24:42 AM
Bump your posts per page up.

+1

Only halfway to 414.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 24, 2021, 01:23:53 PM
BACON
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 24, 2021, 01:29:07 PM
BACON
The perfect food
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 24, 2021, 01:32:49 PM
The perfect food

I have an amazing baked bean recipe.  My secret:  Leaving out the green pepper the original recipe calls for and doubling the amount of bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 24, 2021, 02:53:28 PM
I have an amazing baked bean recipe.  My secret:  Leaving out the green pepper the original recipe calls for and doubling the amount of bacon.
8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 24, 2021, 08:32:01 PM
My chemist friend has genetically modified a Red Delicious into a Candied Bacon Delicioso apple, twice smoked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 24, 2021, 09:39:06 PM
I have an amazing baked bean recipe.  My secret:  Leaving out the green pepper the original recipe calls for and doubling the amount of bacon.

 Me too. Mine involves a pound or two of bacon and smoked sausage. Wee bit of pineapple, and a pinch or two of Kahlua 

Nummy

Some of the UB will indulge this fall.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 24, 2021, 10:44:31 PM
Me too. Mine involves a pound or two of bacon and smoked sausage. Wee bit of pineapple, and a pinch or two of Kahlua 

Nummy

Some of the UB will indulge this fall.
Game on
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 25, 2021, 07:43:45 AM
Me too. Mine involves a pound or two of bacon and smoked sausage. Wee bit of pineapple, and a pinch or two of Kahlua 

Nummy

Some of the UB will indulge this fall.

Chili Beans?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2021, 08:01:47 AM
Of course. I use several varieties of beans.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on July 25, 2021, 04:03:13 PM
Me too. Mine involves a pound or two of bacon and smoked sausage. Wee bit of pineapple, and a pinch or two of Kahlua 

Nummy

Some of the UB will indulge this fall.


The what?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on July 25, 2021, 04:28:34 PM
Me too. Mine involves a pound or two of bacon and smoked sausage. Wee bit of pineapple, and a pinch or two of Kahlua 

Nummy

Some of the UB will indulge this fall.

Serve it after the ATM sessions, anal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 25, 2021, 04:42:08 PM

The what?!?
The group that venerates keefy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 25, 2021, 04:48:43 PM
The group that venerates keefy.
Wrong
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 25, 2021, 07:50:32 PM
The group that venerates keefy.

Your only friends are make believe.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on July 25, 2021, 09:26:04 PM
The group that venerates keefy.

Don't confuse the meat eaters and the underboard
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 25, 2021, 09:35:28 PM
Don't confuse the meat eaters and the underboard

That's like confusing a Red Delicious with a Fuji, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on July 25, 2021, 09:40:37 PM
We are separate, but intertwined. No woke.  Regular, good folk.

Mix it up good.

BTW, next weekend is BD’s memorial.  RIP, brother.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 25, 2021, 10:09:41 PM
Your only friends are make believe.
The good thing about imaginary friends is that you can make sure none of them are anti-Semitic, holocaust denier plagiarizing, Confederate romanticizing, first responder jealous internet stalking snitches…that you admire.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 25, 2021, 10:36:56 PM
We are separate, but intertwined. No woke.  Regular, good folk.

Mix it up good.

BTW, next weekend is BD’s memorial.  RIP, brother.
BD  RIP, his soul lives forever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 94Warrior on July 26, 2021, 06:36:40 AM
BD  RIP, his soul lives forever
Has Big Daddy’s identity ever been disclosed on this board?
He had sources like no other.  RIP.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 26, 2021, 07:34:53 AM
Has Big Daddy’s identity ever been disclosed on this board?
He had sources like no other.  RIP.
Yes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 27, 2021, 01:43:43 PM
Day Drinking is underrated, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 27, 2021, 07:56:30 PM
Day Drinking is underrated, hey?
Been practicing for Sept.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 27, 2021, 11:02:12 PM
Our waiter was STOKED to serve us tonight.  STOKED.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 01, 2021, 09:53:24 AM
Making bacon is now woke?

https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-business-health-california-coronavirus-pandemic-5ebe70407fcd94ef712c16410f32c4b1
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 01, 2021, 11:52:38 AM
Making bacon is now woke?

https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-business-health-california-coronavirus-pandemic-5ebe70407fcd94ef712c16410f32c4b1

I think using 'woke' as a pejorative is hilarious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: axaguy on August 01, 2021, 11:59:48 AM
And this thread originally began as a bacon topic?? Hmmmmmm? Certainly gathered a lot of pork along the way....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 01, 2021, 09:27:32 PM
This guy has skills:  https://twitter.com/HldMyBeer/status/1421954211189858304
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 04, 2021, 10:25:56 AM
I had a bowl of Alpha-Bits this morning. 

It tasted like 1975.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 04, 2021, 10:43:21 AM
This guy has skills:  https://twitter.com/HldMyBeer/status/1421954211189858304

Hope he knows how to make prison wine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 09, 2021, 08:24:40 PM
I saw the headline about something being a "Code Red for Humanity" which I assumed was about Arby's sauce.

Kinda a bummer finding out it was about climate change.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 09, 2021, 08:31:23 PM
I was hoping it was about Mountain Dew.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on August 10, 2021, 11:25:49 AM
Speaking of Mountain Dew...

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/pepsico-launch-mountain-dew-branded-alcoholic-drinks-2022-2021-08-10/

https://www.businessinsider.com/alcoholic-mountain-dew-set-to-launch-in-early-2022-2021-8

Do the Dew (responsibly)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 10, 2021, 03:17:37 PM
Speaking of Mountain Dew...

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/pepsico-launch-mountain-dew-branded-alcoholic-drinks-2022-2021-08-10/

https://www.businessinsider.com/alcoholic-mountain-dew-set-to-launch-in-early-2022-2021-8

Do the Dew (responsibly)

I have a neighbor (whom I have not yet met) that puts at least 2 cases of Mountain Dew cans out with his recycling every week.  They are on the curb in a separate bag so I can't miss it. 

I just don't get it.  Also, I assume this person is both overweight and hyper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 10, 2021, 06:18:39 PM
I have a neighbor (whom I have not yet met) that puts at least 2 cases of Mountain Dew cans out with his recycling every week.  They are on the curb in a separate bag so I can't miss it. 

I just don't get it.  Also, I assume this person is both overweight and hyper.

I lost 15 lbs in a few months just changing from regular to diet dew.  I was also 24, but was probably drinking that much a week.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on August 10, 2021, 06:20:27 PM
I have a neighbor (whom I have not yet met) that puts at least 2 cases of Mountain Dew cans out with his recycling every week.  They are on the curb in a separate bag so I can't miss it. 

I just don't get it.  Also, I assume this person is both overweight and hyper.

A very good guess. Sugar and weight aside, that much caffeine is very dangerous. I like a large mug of French press coffee in the morning but that's it for the day, so I cannot get too preachy. With that said, I remember reading somewhere a long time ago that pure caffeine is an extremely powerful and highly addictive drug. Fortunately, the amount in a mug of coffee is slight. I recall that the article was written by someone who was well qualified to comment from a scientific point of view.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 11, 2021, 06:43:18 AM
I lost 15 lbs in a few months just changing from regular to diet dew.  I was also 24, but was probably drinking that much a week.
You would fit in well in our Company employees drink Dew by the case . In road trips they get the 32 ounce cup.

Some people take it to the extreme and have their Dew with a box of Mike and Ike
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 11, 2021, 06:51:59 AM
Pikers.   I watch young firefighters drink 2-3-4  Monsters/Red Bulls/CB4's a day.   Too much caffiene for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 11, 2021, 06:56:26 AM
I drink 3-4 12oz. coffees every morning and occasionally will drink another in the afternoon. Is that too much?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on August 11, 2021, 09:25:29 AM
I drink 3-4 12oz. coffees every morning and occasionally will drink another in the afternoon. Is that too much?

I typically go to either the Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic sites when looking for health and medical answers. I know that there have been studies showing some important health benefits from coffee but typically the caution about too much caffeine relates to the temporary increase in blood pressure.

So...."is that too much?" is a question for your primary care physician who will take your current health and health history into account. The Mayo Clinic site will get you started but the only medical advice I will offer is "talk to your physician".

Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 11, 2021, 09:28:18 AM
I lost 15 lbs in a few months just changing from regular to diet dew.  I was also 24, but was probably drinking that much a week.


Ditto when I switched from Coke to Diet Coke at about the same age.  Now I limit my soda intake to a Diet Dr. Pepper a couple times a week.

I have coffee in the morning before heading to work but rarely drink it for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on August 11, 2021, 09:53:26 AM
I drink 3-4 12oz. coffees every morning and occasionally will drink another in the afternoon. Is that too much?

I typically go to either the Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic sites when looking for health and medical answers. I know that there have been studies showing some important health benefits from coffee but typically the caution about too much caffeine relates to the temporary increase in blood pressure.

So...."is that too much?" is a question for your primary care physician who will take your current health and health history into account. The Mayo Clinic site will get you started but the only medical advice I will offer is "talk to your physician".
Wow I appreciate that you took the time to respond.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 11, 2021, 10:55:58 AM
Pretty confident I've heard many many times that diet soda is even worse (though in a different way) than regular.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 11, 2021, 11:11:12 AM
Pretty confident I've heard many many times that diet soda is even worse (though in a different way) than regular.

If you drink 1-2 pops a day max, drink regular.

More than that, the sugar is worse for you than the aspartame.

I don't drink coffee, so my Diet Dr Pepper consumption is around 5 cans a day.

Should drink more tea, but I just don't.

I do drink 2-3 gallons of water per day, so hopefully that's flushing the old system enough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 11, 2021, 08:02:24 PM

I do drink 2-3 gallons of water per day, so hopefully that's flushing the old system enough.

2-3 gallons?   Water intoxication!

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619

And peeing every 20 minutes?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 11, 2021, 10:32:23 PM
2-3 gallons?   Water intoxication!

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619

And peeing every 20 minutes?

Give me an article with Imperial measurements or I don't know what you are trying to point out.   8-)

I do whizz frequently.  I do try to avoid electric fences at all costs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on August 12, 2021, 07:22:34 AM
I have a neighbor (whom I have not yet met) that puts at least 2 cases of Mountain Dew cans out with his recycling every week.  They are on the curb in a separate bag so I can't miss it. 

I just don't get it.  Also, I assume this person is both overweight and hyper.

A few years ago my parents got a lake house in Amish country in Michigan and my god do the Amish love their dew. Every time we go to the gas station/liquor store there’s always Amish there with their horse and buggy stockpiling Mountain Dew. Must be the closest they can get to a high or drunk
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on August 12, 2021, 08:26:08 AM
Give me an article with Imperial measurements or I don't know what you are trying to point out.   8-)

I do whizz frequently. I do try to avoid electric fences at all costs.

Might be time for the prostate exam? 🤞🏻🍑
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 12, 2021, 02:10:33 PM
Might be time for the prostate exam? 🤞🏻🍑

I whizz a lot due to drinking a ton of water.

Mid 40s is prostate and colon screening time though, either way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 12, 2021, 03:55:24 PM
I whizz a lot due to drinking a ton of water.

Mid 40s is prostate and colon screening time though, either way.

PSA:  Please, everyone, don't put these things off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 12, 2021, 07:50:55 PM
A few years ago my parents got a lake house in Amish country in Michigan and my god do the Amish love their dew. Every time we go to the gas station/liquor store there’s always Amish there with their horse and buggy stockpiling Mountain Dew. Must be the closest they can get to a high or drunk

We were in the UP today and saw a bunch of Amish guys at the gas station, but they were there replacing the roof on it. First time I had ever seen that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 12, 2021, 08:19:32 PM
Everyone in the UP looks Amish so you can never be sure.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 13, 2021, 09:13:42 PM
We were in the UP today and saw a bunch of Amish guys at the gas station, but they were there replacing the roof on it. First time I had ever seen that.
I saw an older Amish couple in a Golf Cart in recently. In prior years I saw these same two rising their three wheel bikes . I think they must have got some dispensation from above to go vehicular .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 13, 2021, 10:31:48 PM
I saw an older Amish couple in a Golf Cart in recently. In prior years I saw these same two rising their three wheel bikes . I think they must have got some dispensation from above to go vehicular .

Probably Mennonites.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 14, 2021, 12:23:21 PM
This is the best thing you'll see all day:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/p463vt/you_seeing_these_kids_turn_in_to_vehicles/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 14, 2021, 01:12:52 PM
This is the best thing you'll see all day:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/p463vt/you_seeing_these_kids_turn_in_to_vehicles/

That's transformative for a kid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 14, 2021, 02:40:06 PM
Brought up Scoop in an incognito tab (too lazy to switch over to regular Chrome)  and the banner ad was about how to recognize liver disease.

This internet target marketing is getting disturbingly on point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 15, 2021, 07:46:10 AM
Hits kinda home, eh?    >:( :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 15, 2021, 07:50:16 AM
Clearly the Ad gods think Marquette fans have been drinking a lot the last few years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 25, 2021, 12:26:45 PM
Baby on the Nirvana Nevermind album cover is now 30 and is suing the band, claiming the
picture is child pornography:

https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/the-nirvana-baby-claims-nevermind-art-is-porn-sues-nirvana.html#comments
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 25, 2021, 05:56:33 PM
Local Taco Bell's hours are temporarily 11 am-5 pm due to "nationwide shortage of ingredients."

Labor issues you say?  Wrong.

First it was a lumber shortage, and now a sawdust shortage.

*rimshot 🥁*
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 25, 2021, 07:22:07 PM
Baby on the Nirvana Nevermind album cover is now 30 and is suing the band, claiming the
picture is child pornography:

https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/the-nirvana-baby-claims-nevermind-art-is-porn-sues-nirvana.html#comments

when he loses the lawsuit, they should make him do a remake, circa 2021

someone had to give permission for the photo.  what has he been doing the last 29 1/2 years? law school??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 26, 2021, 06:19:31 AM
Local Taco Bell's hours are temporarily 11 am-5 pm due to "nationwide shortage of ingredients."

Labor issues you say?  Wrong.

First it was a lumber shortage, and now a sawdust shortage.

*rimshot 🥁*

Monona?  Was totally closed on Friday.  I suspect they're having severe labor shortages, and the MGMT only wants to work the hours where the most money is being made.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 26, 2021, 06:20:33 AM
Baby on the Nirvana Nevermind album cover is now 30 and is suing the band, claiming the
picture is child pornography:

https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/the-nirvana-baby-claims-nevermind-art-is-porn-sues-nirvana.html#comments

What a dumbass.  Clearly it was artwork, and the image is non pornographic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on August 26, 2021, 08:45:57 AM
Local Taco Bell's hours are temporarily 11 am-5 pm due to "nationwide shortage of ingredients."

Labor issues you say?  Wrong.

First it was a lumber shortage, and now a sawdust shortage.

*rimshot 🥁*


In all seriousness, I work in the food manufacturing industry and it is crazy all the challenges that we are presented with right now. 

Labor - can't find enough workers to run the lines
Chemicals - needed for sanitation and aseptic processes
Food - can't get ingredients
Plastics - can't get enough bottles to fill once we make the product
Commodities - Things like bulk rock salt for hard water - this is usually the time of year when they have most stock, but right now they keep running out
Truck drivers - Can't get garbage picked up when needed, vendors getting us our supplies on time, etc all b/c of a severe shortage

It is crazy how messed up the supply chain has gotten because of covid.  Things that in the past would have been a minor bump in the road, like a chemical supplier have a plant shut down and we could have found alternatives, is now shutting production down because everyone everywhere is having issues and there are shortages of everything. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 26, 2021, 08:53:33 AM
Baby on the Nirvana Nevermind album cover is now 30 and is suing the band, claiming the
picture is child pornography:

https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/the-nirvana-baby-claims-nevermind-art-is-porn-sues-nirvana.html#comments


Kinda strange that he is suing for $150,000 - which seems incredibly small if it were just a money grab. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 26, 2021, 09:15:34 AM

Kinda strange that he is suing for $150,000 - which seems incredibly small if it were just a money grab.

He's also been recreating the photo for years for his own profit.  He said he tried to reach the band but was put in touch with their lawyers and that's why he's suing.

Just an odd attention grab, IMO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on August 26, 2021, 10:21:27 AM

Kinda strange that he is suing for $150,000 - which seems incredibly small if it were just a money grab.

He's suing each band member plus everyone else who profited from this individually for $150k....each
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 26, 2021, 10:22:35 AM
He's suing each band member plus everyone else who profited from this individually for $150k....each


Ah....gotcha. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on August 26, 2021, 10:31:28 AM
He also has "Nevermind" tattoo'd across his chest.

Apparently his Dad was paid $200 for the shoot...about 6-8 babies were used / paid, and his pic was picked.  Amazingly the label never got consent forms signed which seems impossible.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 26, 2021, 10:44:25 AM
$150K sounds like the kind of amount where all you are looking for is an offer that your lawyer thinks will cover his time.

"We'll give you $25K"

"Fine".

A third of that from several defendants is pretty good money for writing a couple of letters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 26, 2021, 01:19:19 PM
What a dumbass.  Clearly it was artwork, and the image is non pornographic.

The very fact that they have a picture of the album in the article makes it clear that Vulture is comfortable that this is not pornographic. Not to mention everyone who has published that image for the last 30 years. Stupid lawsuit. I hope they don't give him a penny.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 26, 2021, 01:24:35 PM
The very fact that they have a picture of the album in the article makes it clear that Vulture is comfortable that this is not pornographic. Not to mention everyone who has published that image for the last 30 years. Stupid lawsuit. I hope they don't give him a penny.

I wonder what happened to the 11-year-old girl on the Blind Faith album cover.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on August 26, 2021, 01:49:02 PM
The very fact that they have a picture of the album in the article makes it clear that Vulture is comfortable that this is not pornographic. Not to mention everyone who has published that image for the last 30 years. Stupid lawsuit. I hope they don't give him a penny.
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I wonder what happened to the 11-year-old girl on the Blind Faith album cover.
Read that as Blind Melon and thought "what the hell is wrong with a bee costume?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 26, 2021, 02:05:25 PM
He's also been recreating the photo for years for his own profit.  He said he tried to reach the band but was put in touch with their lawyers and that's why he's suing.

Just an odd attention grab, IMO.
Wonder if his parents are alive because if photo is pornographic his parents are guilty of child abuse....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on August 26, 2021, 06:11:19 PM
The lady on the Whipped Cream and Other Delights Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass Album cover, is very proud of that photo. She has a message for those boys, who salivated to the cover, now all grown-up: “Enjoy the view.”

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/herb-alperts-whipped-cream-lady-now-76-living-in-longview-and-looking-back/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 26, 2021, 06:39:48 PM
The lady on the Whipped Cream and Other Delights Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass Album cover, is very proud of that photo. She has a message for those boys, who salivated to the cover, now all grown-up: “Enjoy the view.”

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/herb-alperts-whipped-cream-lady-now-76-living-in-longview-and-looking-back/

betcha whip cream sales shot thru the roof
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 27, 2021, 09:03:53 PM
Judge orders parents to pay son over $30,000 for getting rid of his porn collection
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/27/porn-collection-parents-pay-son/5618952001/

"GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — A judge ordered a western Michigan couple to pay $30,441 to their son for getting rid of his pornography collection.

U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney's decision this week came eight months after David Werking, 43, won a lawsuit against his parents.

Maloney ruled in December that Werking's parents had no right to throw out their son's collection of films, magazines and other items. Werking had lived at their home in Grand Haven, Michigan for 10 months after a divorce before moving to Muncie, Indiana.

Werking previously estimated that his collection was worth $25,000, The Holland Sentinel reported. According to emails between Werking and his father, the collection included 1,605 individuals titles of DVDs and VHS tapes. "
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 27, 2021, 09:06:03 PM
Judge orders parents to pay son over $30,000 for getting rid of his porn collection
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/27/porn-collection-parents-pay-son/5618952001/

"GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — A judge ordered a western Michigan couple to pay $30,441 to their son for getting rid of his pornography collection.

U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney's decision this week came eight months after David Werking, 43, won a lawsuit against his parents.

Maloney ruled in December that Werking's parents had no right to throw out their son's collection of films, magazines and other items. Werking had lived at their home in Grand Haven, Michigan for 10 months after a divorce before moving to Muncie, Indiana.

Werking previously estimated that his collection was worth $25,000, The Holland Sentinel reported. According to emails between Werking and his father, the collection included 1,605 individuals titles of DVDs and VHS tapes. "

And you thought it was bad when your mom got rid of all your baseball cards...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 27, 2021, 09:12:59 PM
Judge orders parents to pay son over $30,000 for getting rid of his porn collection
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/27/porn-collection-parents-pay-son/5618952001/

"GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — A judge ordered a western Michigan couple to pay $30,441 to their son for getting rid of his pornography collection.

U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney's decision this week came eight months after David Werking, 43, won a lawsuit against his parents.

Maloney ruled in December that Werking's parents had no right to throw out their son's collection of films, magazines and other items. Werking had lived at their home in Grand Haven, Michigan for 10 months after a divorce before moving to Muncie, Indiana.

Werking previously estimated that his collection was worth $25,000, The Holland Sentinel reported. According to emails between Werking and his father, the collection included 1,605 individuals titles of DVDs and VHS tapes. "

Really too bad he didn't convert his VHS movies to digital, those are irreplaceable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 31, 2021, 08:01:54 AM
https://twitter.com/UncleChaps/status/1432487028256657414?s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 31, 2021, 09:17:50 AM
https://twitter.com/UncleChaps/status/1432487028256657414?s=19

Props for that guy to keep going. I think he caught on with Eileen Dover.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 31, 2021, 09:24:04 AM
https://twitter.com/UncleChaps/status/1432487028256657414?s=19


The Colbert Report's greatest moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x7craNiUrM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 01, 2021, 12:21:15 PM
My favorite radio station plays Stacy’s Mom at least twice a day. Wonder if they have some research on that song.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dZLfasMPOU4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 01, 2021, 12:22:25 PM
My favorite radio station plays Stacys Mom at least twice a day. Wonder if they have some research on that song.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dZLfasMPOU4

It's a true story; they just spelled the name wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on September 01, 2021, 12:55:25 PM
I will say that Fountains of Wayne was a criminally underrated band. Sadly, one of the two founders passed away due to COVID complications not too long ago. He also wrote the theme song to “That Thing You Do” which is one of the most addictive earworms in recent memory.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on September 01, 2021, 06:35:46 PM
I will say that Fountains of Wayne was a criminally underrated band. Sadly, one of the two founders passed away due to COVID complications not too long ago. He also wrote the theme song to “That Thing You Do” which is one of the most addictive earworms in recent memory.

Totally agree.  All of their stuff is good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 01, 2021, 07:37:54 PM
I heard Fountains of Wayne for the first time in the mid-90s when I was in a Borders checking out CDs at a listening station. (Jeez ... OK Boomer! ... Can a guy say anything more Boomer than that?)

I read the description about how Radiation Vibe was a "perfect rock and roll song" and how clever Leave the Biker was, so I listened. Couldn't stop, listened to the whole thing right there, and then I bought it. It was my favorite CD for at least a month. Not long after, they came to the Metro (1996 or 1997 maybe?), so my wife and I went and we loved it.

Ended up seeing 'em a couple more times, once at Double Door and then again at the Metro, and I bought their first 3 albums, all very good. Stacy's Mom was on No. 3, Welcome Interstate Managers. By that time, they were pretty big. I remember the music video of Stacy's Mom being very popular.

Those are my favorite kinds of music-listening experiences -- talented newcomers who end up making it big. I had similar experiences with the likes of Ben Folds, Barenaked Ladies, the Proclaimers and the Refreshments.

That kinda stuff beats huge arena shows any day of the week IMHO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 02, 2021, 07:57:12 AM
If you want to start your day on an update note . Watch this video of an 11 Year Old girl jamming with the Foo Fighters.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qWqK_5s8zVI
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on September 02, 2021, 09:48:31 AM
If you want to start your day on an update note . Watch this video of an 11 Year Old girl jamming with the Foo Fighters.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qWqK_5s8zVI

As someone who once tried (and failed miserably) to play Everlong as a 12 year-old with a drum set, I'm sort of an expert here: she did great! Mad respect to her. She rocks

Also, very cool of the band to give her this experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 02, 2021, 10:10:45 AM
As someone who once tried (and failed miserably) to play Everlong as a 12 year-old with a drum set, I'm sort of an expert here: she did great! Mad respect to her. She rocks

Also, very cool of the band to give her this experience.

She and Grohl have been going back and forth for a while. It's been fun to watch. Here's another example (https://youtu.be/rS4ZBM1_UlM). And another (https://youtu.be/OZBQW2gE0Ew).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 02, 2021, 10:28:36 AM
If you want to start your day on an update note . Watch this video of an 11 Year Old girl jamming with the Foo Fighters.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qWqK_5s8zVI
That's awesome, Herman, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 02, 2021, 01:05:55 PM
Jumping worms…that move like snakes and secrete mucous when disturbed?!?

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/jumping-worm/index.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 02, 2021, 01:11:53 PM
Throw some ivermectin at them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 02, 2021, 02:38:45 PM
Hologram A....BBA?

https://news.yahoo.com/swedish-superstars-abba-set-unveil-022049733.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 02, 2021, 08:45:31 PM
If you want to start your day on an update note . Watch this video of an 11 Year Old girl jamming with the Foo Fighters.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qWqK_5s8zVI

  i love these!  this is one of dave grohl inviting a 10 year old on stage-plays sandman-precious!  it's my get fired up song along with tom sawyer on way to golf events.   wranglers have kick ass sound systems too

  love when grohl does this!  he's such a regular joe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-NkVcJiqPo

btw, who the hell knows the lyrics to tom sawyer?  no peeking...grohl finds an audience dude who does a better job than geddy lee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gUn6dQHMk0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 03, 2021, 10:29:48 AM
  love when grohl does this!  he's such a regular joe

I'm honestly not a huge fan of Nirvana or Foo Fighters, but I love Dave Grohl. He's pretty high on my "I'd love to grab a beer with..." list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 03, 2021, 04:20:33 PM
Soooo...is anyone excited for the start of Red Delicious apple season?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 05, 2021, 01:05:59 PM
nothing like traveling comfortably...i think she has 2 masks on


https://www.instagram.com/p/CTVUU8-J1bc/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 05, 2021, 01:12:11 PM
Soooo...is anyone excited for the start of Red Delicious apple season?
I have been getting Organic Gala apples to put in my blender in the morning. I quarter them and the seeds come right out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 05, 2021, 02:23:23 PM
Took the wife and daughter apple picking yesterday. There were two kinds of apples available for picking, one of them being honeycrisp. I'm proud to say that my 20 month old immediately ran towards honeycrisp section of the orchard.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 05, 2021, 02:24:12 PM
Well, this is awkward...

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/09/facebook-apologizes-video-black-men-primates.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on September 05, 2021, 08:06:03 PM
All the red delicious lovers are like…

 https://twitter.com/odedrechavi/status/1434561762100137985?s=21 (https://twitter.com/odedrechavi/status/1434561762100137985?s=21)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on September 05, 2021, 10:12:43 PM
Took the wife and daughter apple picking yesterday. There were two kinds of apples available for picking, one of them being honeycrisp. I'm proud to say that my 20 month old immediately ran towards honeycrisp section of the orchard.

Get your act together and find some Fuji apples for the kid. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 05, 2021, 10:19:54 PM
Just bought a bushel of honeycrisps in Hendersonville, NC, the apple capitol of the South.

So good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on September 05, 2021, 10:29:50 PM
Just bought a bushel of honeycrisps in Hendersonville, NC, the apple capitol of the South.

So good.

That's a gorgeous area of the country.  We used to raft and kayak near there when I was a kid.  Seems like a great place to retire eventually.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 05, 2021, 11:12:04 PM
Get your act together and find some Fuji apples for the kid.

You're relatively new here, hopefully Scoop will let your infraction slide
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on September 05, 2021, 11:35:23 PM
You're relatively new here, hopefully Scoop will let your infraction slide

Fuji apples are sweeter and less tart.  Sorry if I was a little too emphatic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 06, 2021, 01:07:58 AM
Fuji apples are sweeter and less tart.  Sorry if I was a little too emphatic.

Nothing beats a Pink Lady
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 06, 2021, 07:23:40 AM
Y'all ar sew pedestrian. Sweet Tango iz wear its at, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 06, 2021, 07:24:26 AM
Nothing beats a Pink Lady



Ewe talkin' apples here, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 06, 2021, 07:41:52 AM
That's a gorgeous area of the country.  We used to raft and kayak near there when I was a kid.  Seems like a great place to retire eventually.

Two nearby locales, Asheville and Lake Lure, are quite popular retiree destinations. Lake Lure also is very popular for second homes. If one has family that one wants to see often, the main problem with both is that they are quite far from airports that can get you anywhere directly. But yes, beautiful country.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 06, 2021, 09:17:42 AM
I needed to take a wizz at 3am today but I didn't want to turn on the bathroom lights.  I aligned with the pot but was concerned about aim.

I heard a voice in my head:  Use the Force, Luke.

Bullseye.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 06, 2021, 09:20:42 AM
Peeing at night is strictly a sit down affair for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on September 06, 2021, 10:28:39 AM
Peeing at night is strictly a sit down affair for me.

One of my brothers is a retired urologist. When my nephews were teens, they tried to convince him to get personalized tags for his car- 2PCME.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on September 06, 2021, 11:37:12 AM
Two nearby locales, Asheville and Lake Lure, are quite popular retiree destinations. Lake Lure also is very popular for second homes. If one has family that one wants to see often, the main problem with both is that they are quite far from airports that can get you anywhere directly. But yes, beautiful country.

I don't yet have the coin to make an offer on the Biltmore Estate.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 06, 2021, 12:06:03 PM
Peeing at night is strictly a sit down affair for me.

Sew mournin wod ain't a problem for ya anysmore, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 06, 2021, 02:44:21 PM
Lenny's circa 1965. Classy joynt back in the down

https://youtube.com/v/7teZMC4xSIo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 09, 2021, 07:51:56 AM
I needed to take a wizz at 3am today but I didn't want to turn on the bathroom lights.  I aligned with the pot but was concerned about aim.

I heard a voice in my head:  Use the Force, Luke.

Bullseye.

The key is your overall percentage. In years of practicing this maneuver, I shoot about 80%.

Good enough for me…but not quite good enough to hear chants of “automatic” in my head.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 09, 2021, 10:32:48 AM
The key is your overall percentage. In years of practicing this maneuver, I shoot about 80%.

Good enough for me…but not quite good enough to hear chants of “automatic” in my head.

Sometimes I wander into the kids' bathroom, so if I miss, my wife blames the teenagers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 09, 2021, 12:15:11 PM
Sometimes I wander into the kids' bathroom, so if I miss, my wife blames the teenagers.

Perhaps you should clean up your own messes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 09, 2021, 03:52:14 PM
Perhaps you should clean up your own messes.

It was a joke.

I use the litter box.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 09, 2021, 07:22:30 PM
Sometimes I wander into the kids' bathroom, so if I miss, my wife blames the teenagers.
I use the hand held plastic urinal. Just stand up and let loose. Put the cover back on and go back to sleep. Empty in the AM, let soak in soap until the next night. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 10, 2021, 07:41:15 AM
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/030/710/dd0.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 10, 2021, 07:16:55 PM
I use the hand held plastic urinal. Just stand up and let loose. Put the cover back on and go back to sleep. Empty in the AM, let soak in soap until the next night.


Nothing says “Rise and Shine” and makes me excited for a new day quite like dealing with a plastic bottle of tepid urine in the morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 11, 2021, 02:05:51 PM
I just received a note that there is a nudist bike ride going on in Milwaukee. Anyone from Scoop Participating  ?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 11, 2021, 02:42:43 PM
Nobody wants to see that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 11, 2021, 04:08:55 PM
Nobody wants to see that.

Hologram Dick Bacon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 11, 2021, 06:50:24 PM
I just received a note that there is a nudist bike ride going on in Milwaukee. Anyone from Scoop Participating  ?



Eye'd hafta raise da seat on my bike. Woodant want my junk scrapin' da road, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 11, 2021, 07:50:15 PM
I just received a note that there is a nudist bike ride going on in Milwaukee. Anyone from Scoop Participating  ?

Happens annually in Madison.  Not a pretty sight.  The people that do this aren't the people that you want to see naked.

Heard that TSmith is going to participate in Milwaukee sans a seat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 11, 2021, 08:02:27 PM
https://wnbrmilwaukee.com  .. the ride happened at 1pm.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 11, 2021, 08:15:10 PM
Happens annually in Madison.  Not a pretty sight.  The people that do this aren't the people that you want to see naked.

Heard that TSmith is going to participate in Milwaukee sans a seat.



Nah man, sayin' that is racist, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 12, 2021, 09:13:48 PM
Have been binge watching Family Affair to get my mind clear after that pathetic Packer loss.

One thing I never understand is why did Uncle Bill have that very large apartment  and the services of Mr.  French before he took custody of Cissy, Buffy and Jody?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 12, 2021, 09:39:44 PM
Have been binge watching Family Affair to get my mind after that pathetic Packer loss.

One thing I never understand is why did Uncle Bill have that very large apartment  and the services of Mr.  French before he took custody of Sissy, Buffy and Jody?
This could be the most truly Wisconsinesque post ever.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 13, 2021, 01:13:05 PM
Have been binge watching Family Affair to get my mind clear after that pathetic Packer loss.

One thing I never understand is why did Uncle Bill have that very large apartment  and the services of Mr.  French before he took custody of Cissy, Buffy and Jody?

For the same reason that the entire first part of It's a Wonderful Life was about how broke George Bailey's father was, but his family still had a maid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 13, 2021, 07:59:05 PM
http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 14, 2021, 01:22:55 PM
Bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction?

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/sep/13/firm-bring-back-woolly-mammoth-from-extinction

My favorite line is about making the mammoths attractive to Asian elephants for mating: “We might have to give them a little shave.“ Waaaaay TMI…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 14, 2021, 01:29:28 PM
Have been binge watching Family Affair to get my mind clear after that pathetic Packer loss.

One thing I never understand is why did Uncle Bill have that very large apartment  and the services of Mr.  French before he took custody of Cissy, Buffy and Jody?


I have always assumed that Mr. French was more than a valet to Uncle Bill…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 14, 2021, 01:30:49 PM
Bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction?

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/sep/13/firm-bring-back-woolly-mammoth-from-extinction

My favorite line is about making the mammoths attractive to Asian elephants for mating: “We might have to give them a little shave.“ Waaaaay TMI…

Global warming catastrophe impending...

Humans: "let's bring back an extinct cold weather animal!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on September 14, 2021, 01:51:49 PM
Bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction?

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/sep/13/firm-bring-back-woolly-mammoth-from-extinction

My favorite line is about making the mammoths attractive to Asian elephants for mating: “We might have to give them a little shave.“ Waaaaay TMI…

Was reading about that here:

https://www.statnews.com/2021/09/13/woolly-mammoths-george-church-colossal-launches/
 (https://www.statnews.com/2021/09/13/woolly-mammoths-george-church-colossal-launches/)

George Church is a crazy guy, has created some absurd technologies. This idea is surprisingly feasible, but an ethical quandary.

One of the weirder possible outcomes of this research is the artificial womb. Church has already found ways to convert stem cells into endometrial tissue, and plans on creating artificial wombs to host the Wooly Mammoths for the 22-month gestation cycle.

This would mean we are nearing the end of a need for either men or women in reproduction.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on September 14, 2021, 01:54:04 PM
"You spend so much time wondering if you could, you never stopped to think if you should."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 14, 2021, 02:12:21 PM
Was reading about that here:

https://www.statnews.com/2021/09/13/woolly-mammoths-george-church-colossal-launches/
 (https://www.statnews.com/2021/09/13/woolly-mammoths-george-church-colossal-launches/)

George Church is a crazy guy, has created some absurd technologies. This idea is surprisingly feasible, but an ethical quandary.

One of the weirder possible outcomes of this research is the artificial womb. Church has already found ways to convert stem cells into endometrial tissue, and plans on creating artificial wombs to host the Wooly Mammoths for the 22-month gestation cycle.

This would mean we are nearing the end of a need for either men or women in reproduction.

"You spend so much time wondering if you could, you never stopped to think if you should."


Yep. The ethics of a lot of the genetic engineering and other things he talks about is certainly questionable.

I am generally not one to oppose stem cell research and other genetic technologies, but this one strikes me as well down the slippery slope.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 15, 2021, 02:58:40 PM
Is it just me or is an hour and forty minute set for Smashing Pumpkins a bit excessive?

Just won tickets to Riot Fest and looked at the schedule, seems absurd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 15, 2021, 03:10:17 PM
Is it just me or is an hour and forty minute set for Smashing Pumpkins a bit excessive?

Just won tickets to Riot Fest and looked at the schedule, seems absurd.

I don't think so.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 15, 2021, 03:15:58 PM
Is it just me or is an hour and forty minute set for Smashing Pumpkins a bit excessive?

Just won tickets to Riot Fest and looked at the schedule, seems absurd.

Seems a bit short to me.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: naginiF on September 15, 2021, 04:08:47 PM
Is it just me or is an hour and forty minute set for Smashing Pumpkins a bit excessive?

Just won tickets to Riot Fest and looked at the schedule, seems absurd.
How many ticket give away contests do you enter?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 15, 2021, 06:33:13 PM
Is it just me or is an hour and forty minute set for Smashing Pumpkins a bit excessive?

Just won tickets to Riot Fest and looked at the schedule, seems absurd.
Seems short to me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 15, 2021, 07:02:31 PM
MUScoop daily challenge:  Insert "Shiver me timbers" into conversation today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 16, 2021, 01:43:57 AM
How many ticket give away contests do you enter?

Tickets only a few. Free happy hours, beer sponsored parties, etc? Quite a lot. Been on a hot streak lately. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on September 16, 2021, 08:12:53 AM
MUScoop daily challenge:  Insert "Shiver me timbers" into conversation today.

“Shiver Me Timbers” is a song by Tom Waits. Google it, give it a listen. Like most of his stuff it’s very well written.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 16, 2021, 08:42:24 AM
Arrrrrrrh!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 16, 2021, 09:08:01 AM
MUScoop daily challenge:  Insert "Shiver me timbers" into conversation today.
Among many drunken Seton Hall fans ,at the Big East Tournament Semi Final against MU, one particular lunatic was yelling “ Go Pirates, Shiver Me Timber’s”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 16, 2021, 09:32:11 AM
Y'all ar sew pedestrian. Sweet Tango iz wear its at, hey?

Actual correct answer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on September 16, 2021, 10:09:06 AM
There was a drunken Seton Hall fan ,at the Big East Tournament Semi Final against MU, yelling “ Go Pirates, Shiver Me Timber’s”

 "A" drunken Seton hall fan? There were easily 100 of them, probably more. They stayed around long after they lost the championship game to Villanova just so they could boo loudly during the trophy presentation. Even Kentucky fans have more class than that, and that's setting a low bar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 16, 2021, 10:47:30 AM
Actual correct answer



Damn BH, wee agree on somethin', hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 16, 2021, 11:12:22 AM
"A" drunken Seton hall fan? There were easily 100 of them, probably more. They stayed around long after they lost the championship game to Villanova just so they could boo loudly during the trophy presentation. Even Kentucky fans have more class than that, and that's setting a low bar.
Good point. Correction noted on  post
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 16, 2021, 11:30:45 AM


Damn BH, wee agree on somethin', hey?

Probably more than you'd care to admit, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2021, 01:46:46 PM
MUScoop daily challenge:  Insert "Shiver me timbers" into conversation today.


This post is making me regret the fact that I didn’t log into Scoop yesterday…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 16, 2021, 03:20:41 PM

This post is making me regret the fact that I didn’t log into Scoop yesterday…
Save your powder for September 19th, International Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2021, 03:48:14 PM
Save your powder for September 19th, International Talk Like A Pirate Day.


Solid advice, matey!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 16, 2021, 05:53:03 PM
Orioles ground crew ejected from last night's game.

https://www.mlb.com/news/grounds-crew-ejected-from-yankees-orioles-game
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 16, 2021, 11:33:28 PM
Orioles ground crew ejected from last night's game.

https://www.mlb.com/news/grounds-crew-ejected-from-yankees-orioles-game

Weren't ejected, the umpire wanted them moved for safety.  (Or "safety" ump show style)

It started raining 2 minutes later.  But the game was finished without a delay.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2021, 11:54:17 AM
Weren't ejected, the umpire wanted them moved for safety.  (Or "safety" ump show style)

It started raining 2 minutes later.  But the game was finished without a delay.


Actually it was an ejection, as envisioned by MLB rules. Rule 9.01 states that "Each umpire has authority at his discretion to eject from the playing field (1) any person whose duties permit his presence on the field, such as ground crew members, ushers, photographers, newsmen, broadcasting crew members, etc., and (2) any spectator or other person not authorized to be on the playing field."

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2007/09_the_umpire.pdf
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 17, 2021, 04:22:47 PM

Actually it was an ejection, as envisioned by MLB rules. Rule 9.01 states that "Each umpire has authority at his discretion to eject from the playing field (1) any person whose duties permit his presence on the field, such as ground crew members, ushers, photographers, newsmen, broadcasting crew members, etc., and (2) any spectator or other person not authorized to be on the playing field."

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2007/09_the_umpire.pdf

Semantics, but:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32217242/umpire-says-eject-baltimore-orioles-grounds-crew (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32217242/umpire-says-eject-baltimore-orioles-grounds-crew)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 17, 2021, 05:31:20 PM
Semantics, but:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32217242/umpire-says-eject-baltimore-orioles-grounds-crew (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32217242/umpire-says-eject-baltimore-orioles-grounds-crew)


Yep, but the story referring to an ejection was on the MLB's website. I'll go with their semantics.

And if you look at the video and his emphatic body language, he certainly wasn't asking them to leave...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 18, 2021, 11:14:39 AM
Happy National Ceiling Fan Day everyone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on September 21, 2021, 11:41:00 AM
Trouble over at Buckeye Scoop...  is MUScoop next?

https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/former-ohio-state-player-kirk-barton-and-infamous-message-board-poster-nevadabuck-fired-and-sued-over-role-in-osu-site.html (https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/former-ohio-state-player-kirk-barton-and-infamous-message-board-poster-nevadabuck-fired-and-sued-over-role-in-osu-site.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 21, 2021, 03:10:49 PM
I knew that stash of emergency Arby's sauce would come in handy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 21, 2021, 04:45:29 PM
Trouble over at Buckeye Scoop...  is MUScoop next?

https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/former-ohio-state-player-kirk-barton-and-infamous-message-board-poster-nevadabuck-fired-and-sued-over-role-in-osu-site.html (https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/former-ohio-state-player-kirk-barton-and-infamous-message-board-poster-nevadabuck-fired-and-sued-over-role-in-osu-site.html)
MU Scoop should sue
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on September 21, 2021, 04:47:19 PM
MU Scoop should sue

We do have board participants that go on recruiting visits, we shouldn’t have to pay for that info
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 21, 2021, 06:15:39 PM
Six months for smuggling KFC? Arby's will get you life.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-men-arrested-alleged-illegal-171700302.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 21, 2021, 09:36:56 PM
Trouble over at Buckeye Scoop...  is MUScoop next?

https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/former-ohio-state-player-kirk-barton-and-infamous-message-board-poster-nevadabuck-fired-and-sued-over-role-in-osu-site.html (https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/former-ohio-state-player-kirk-barton-and-infamous-message-board-poster-nevadabuck-fired-and-sued-over-role-in-osu-site.html)

I mean, using your administrator privileges to change lineups in the site's fantasy football league mid-matchup is just a dick move
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on September 22, 2021, 07:08:20 AM
This video is worth watching at least once a year.

I love the line after A-Aron is sent to O Shack Hennessys office

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on September 23, 2021, 01:03:48 PM
New Year's Day 2022 falls on a Saturday.  Normally when a Federal Holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed the preceding Friday, however, the Friday right before New Year's Day is also a Federal Holiday, so is the Government just stealing a day off from us next year, or does it get pushed through to Jan 3rd, the following Monday?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 23, 2021, 01:12:36 PM
however, the Friday right before New Year's Day is also a Federal Holiday, so is the Government just stealing a day off from us next year, or does it get pushed through to Jan 3rd, the following Monday?

New Year's Eve is not a federal holiday.  You'll get the entire day off though, enjoy!  2021 will have extra holiday though, and 2022 will have one less.  But net-net, nothing was "stolen" :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 23, 2021, 01:21:16 PM
New Year's Eve is not a federal holiday.  You'll get the entire day off though, enjoy!  2021 will have extra holiday though, and 2022 will have one less.  But net-net, nothing was "stolen" :)

Don't forget Juneteenth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Its DJOver on September 23, 2021, 01:21:25 PM
New Year's Eve is not a federal holiday.  You'll get the entire day off though, enjoy!  2021 will have extra holiday though, and 2022 will have one less.  But net-net, nothing was "stolen" :)

How dare you take away my right to be unnecessarily angry about something no one can control.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 23, 2021, 03:59:46 PM
How dare you take away my right to be unnecessarily angry about something no one can control.


First they spend our outrageous Scoop dues on all that Arby’s sauce, and now this?!?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 24, 2021, 10:59:43 AM
I will never be able to watch Mr. Ed reruns innocently again.

#neighstyle

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-accused-sexually-assaulting-horse-202700706.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 24, 2021, 12:03:00 PM
I will never be able to watch Mr. Ed reruns innocently again.

#neighstyle

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-accused-sexually-assaulting-horse-202700706.html

I'm generally proud of my hometown. Today...not so much. For the record, he's not originally from Durango.

Because I still follow my hometown newspaper (Durango Herald woot woot!), I've been aware of this story since June...of course the escape was new.

For those of you who are inclined to judge this guy, I should point out:  “Jonah said the horse had given indications to him, based on its behavior, that it was interested in participating in sexual activity (https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/durango-man-faces-cruelty-charge-for-alleged-sexual-act-with-a-horse/)."

Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 24, 2021, 12:33:25 PM
I'm generally proud of my hometown. Today...not so much. For the record, he's not originally from Durango.

Because I still follow my hometown newspaper (Durango Herald woot woot!), I've been aware of this story since June...of course the escape was new.

For those of you who are inclined to judge this guy, I should point out:  “Jonah said the horse had given indications to him, based on its behavior, that it was interested in participating in sexual activity (https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/durango-man-faces-cruelty-charge-for-alleged-sexual-act-with-a-horse/)."


Perhaps the defense should call the horse as a witness....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2021, 12:53:24 PM

Perhaps the defense should call the horse as a witness....
Ed would be the translator?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 24, 2021, 12:59:04 PM


https://www.insider.com/people-are-putting-nicotine-pouches-in-their-butthole-penis-foreskins-2021-9?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sf-insider-main&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR0J6p2KWye9QFfBWaHhA34bv3RvdouYIUVitrUaDlaqUa5HIinJtSvJDno
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 24, 2021, 01:46:43 PM

https://www.insider.com/people-are-putting-nicotine-pouches-in-their-butthole-penis-foreskins-2021-9?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sf-insider-main&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR0J6p2KWye9QFfBWaHhA34bv3RvdouYIUVitrUaDlaqUa5HIinJtSvJDno

  i guess if there's an orafice and a thing, people will always be putting things in there...hold my beer and watch this? 

gotta feel bad for those without foreskins...gonna venture to say most have a-holes...some, more than one

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 24, 2021, 03:29:54 PM
  i guess if there's an orafice and a thing, people will always be putting things in there...hold my beer and watch this? 

gotta feel bad for those without foreskins...gonna venture to say most have a-holes...some, more than one

I identify as an A$$hole so if I smoke a cig I guess im putting it in the a$$hole
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 25, 2021, 08:01:09 AM
Need one with Arby's logo

https://www.heinzpacketroller.com/Home/Shop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 25, 2021, 10:26:19 AM
Need one with Arby's logo

https://www.heinzpacketroller.com/Home/Shop

Man, I hate those tiny packets.  I just don't understand why they go with the tiny size, forcing people to open 2x, instead of just doubling the size.

Arby's does it better with bigger packets, but Culver's is king with these:

(https://mouthbysouthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/heinz.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 28, 2021, 01:50:09 PM
At a work meeting I just attended a "social open dialogue" and one attendee spoke about how upsetting it is as a woman to be objectified for their body and how it's ridiculous how their value to men is based off of their looks (you go girl!) then preceded to talk about how happy she is that women in sex work are finally getting accepted in society...

Am I the only one who sees a contradiction here? I mean regardless of how you feel about it these two concepts she spoke about aren't compatible right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 28, 2021, 05:44:38 PM
I see he's following the MUScoop business model:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jens-haaning-take-the-money-and-run-blank-canvases/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 28, 2021, 06:01:28 PM
At a work meeting I just attended a "social open dialogue" and one attendee spoke about how upsetting it is as a woman to be objectified for their body and how it's ridiculous how their value to men is based off of their looks (you go girl!) then preceded to talk about how happy she is that women in sex work are finally getting accepted in society...

Am I the only one who sees a contradiction here? I mean regardless of how you feel about it these two concepts she spoke about aren't compatible right?

Sex work is a job where looks might legitimately matter, just like modeling or acting.

In the vast majority of other professions, looks shouldn't matter, but they often do, most especially for women.

That's the difference.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on September 29, 2021, 08:45:32 AM
Sex work is a job where looks might legitimately matter, just like modeling or acting.

In the vast majority of other professions, looks shouldn't matter, but they often do, most especially for women.

That's the difference.

Well said.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 29, 2021, 02:08:26 PM
I clicked on a TikTok link and spent a minute on the site. 

The end is near.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 29, 2021, 03:52:51 PM
I clicked on a TikTok link and spent a minute on the site. 

The end is near.
Oooh it is basically here  :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 29, 2021, 07:13:45 PM
Sex work is a job where looks might legitimately matter, just like modeling or acting.

In the vast majority of other professions, looks shouldn't matter, but they often do, most especially for women.

That's the difference.



But even though it might legitimately matter, it still would be inconsistent with her categorical statement that she was upset when women are objectified for their bodies.

May be the better thing for the woman to have said was that it was upsetting when women are objectified for their bodies except in cases where they choose to be.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 29, 2021, 08:04:19 PM


But even though it might legitimately matter, it still would be inconsistent with her categorical statement that she was upset when women are objectified for their bodies.

May be the better thing for the woman to have said was that it was upsetting when women are objectified for their bodies except in cases where they choose to be.

Exactly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 01, 2021, 08:51:12 AM
TIL .. about cashews.

They grow one crop a year.  India and Vietnam grow the most.

There's one nut on each "cashew apple."   

The nut itself is fragile .. until recently, they were all opened by hand (and that's still done.)

The plant itself is a member of the same family as poison ivy, which makes handling the nut toxic to human skin, so laborers are making $3 a month *and* get to have their hands slowly burned off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 01, 2021, 11:30:23 AM
I'll just leave this here...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 01, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I'll just leave this here...
This explains a lot .
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 12:09:45 PM
This explains a lot .

Yep, football TV networks expand their fan bases exponentially and keep the money train rolling.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 01, 2021, 12:18:07 PM
I'll just leave this here...

Nebraska seems too high TBH. And actually ND seems too high as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2021, 01:48:12 PM
I'll just leave this here...


I'm guessing this is a Domer joke, because I seriously doubt that 59% of rodent fans went to Madison. And I'd bet my house that 99% of KU fans didn't go to KU.

And I agree with Galway...the ND number looks a little high too...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2021, 04:35:37 PM
'Missing' man accidentally joins massive search party looking for himself

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/missing-man-mistakenly-joins-search-25104356

Domer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 01, 2021, 05:17:35 PM
I'll just leave this here...

What percent of that 59% for Wisconsin attended Stevens Point, Whitewater, or some other UW extension?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on October 03, 2021, 01:41:26 PM
I was walking through the paint department at Delafield, WI Home Depot yesterday wearing a “We Are Marquette” t shirt when a masked employee saw my shirt and asked “did you watch the football game today?”  Without the ability to see if he was smiling, I actually laughed (more so chuckled) out loud thinking he was needling me a little.  But, he went on to talk about the Badger game in a way that made me realize his question was serious.

I said no, I don’t pay attention to college football, which of course led to his coworker joining in to tell me how terrible the Badgers played yesterday.  I went from being slightly annoyed to walking away with a smile on my face for a reason I’m quite sure they weren’t aiming for.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 04, 2021, 10:50:27 AM
Who needs deodorant anymore?


https://www.complex.com/life/arbys-smoked-sweats/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 04, 2021, 01:03:38 PM
Changing my Scoop handle.

-Formerly Lazar's Headband
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 04, 2021, 01:23:05 PM
Changing my Scoop handle.

-Formerly Lazar's Headband

Shoulda changed it to Lazar's Vax Card.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 04, 2021, 01:24:02 PM
Shoulda changed it to Lazar's Vax Card.

Mic drop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 04, 2021, 02:06:24 PM
Shoulda changed it to Lazar's Vax Card.

Zar's defense was he was ghosted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2021, 02:08:02 PM
chick and Dr B are owning this thread today
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on October 04, 2021, 02:30:11 PM
What percent of that 59% for Wisconsin attended Stevens Point, Whitewater, or some other UW extension?


I never understood the issue here.   Should people who didn't attend a D1 school not be allowed to be a fan of college sports?  As a Whitewater undergrad who attended before they became the perennial FB D3 power they are now, let me describe to you how awful those games are to watch...  Ah hell, actually even as a top D3 program the quality is terrible. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 04, 2021, 02:36:06 PM
I'll just leave this here...

I think 59% is way low.  I would guess that the majority of UW fans did not attend UW-Madison.  And as the only FBS team in the state, that is perfectly understandable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 04, 2021, 04:14:37 PM

I never understood the issue here.   Should people who didn't attend a D1 school not be allowed to be a fan of college sports?  As a Whitewater undergrad who attended before they became the perennial FB D3 power they are now, let me describe to you how awful those games are to watch...  Ah hell, actually even as a top D3 program the quality is terrible.

There is nothing wrong with following and being a fan of any team you want.  My peeve is those people who use the word "we" when referring to the team.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 04, 2021, 06:32:54 PM
Changing my Scoop handle.

-Formerly Lazar's Headband

While Lazar's Vax Card would've been solid, Juan Anderson's Mixtape is pretty damn iconic for those that remember it (probably most of us, still).

There is nothing wrong with following and being a fan of any team you want.  My peeve is those people who use the word "we" when referring to the team.

Yup.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 04, 2021, 07:29:03 PM
chick and Dr B are owning this thread today

I tip my cap to both of them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 04, 2021, 08:42:17 PM
Oh, hell, no...

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/controversial-milwaukee-restaurants?fbclid=IwAR39WJp0rqqjrxReTrEIClWC2nXgJ_opGngYmjY_4CR8g-XHyAyHfxwvVX4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 04, 2021, 09:15:14 PM
Oh, hell, no...

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/controversial-milwaukee-restaurants?fbclid=IwAR39WJp0rqqjrxReTrEIClWC2nXgJ_opGngYmjY_4CR8g-XHyAyHfxwvVX4

Wtf? Belair and conejitos are fantastic! Real chili I can at least understand some people not being a fan but it's a cult classic. I didn't know victors had food and i wouldn't touch it if it was the last food on earth.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 04, 2021, 09:48:58 PM
Belair tastes like poop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 04, 2021, 09:56:53 PM
Wtf? Belair and conejitos are fantastic! Real chili I can at least understand some people not being a fan but it's a cult classic. I didn't know victors had food and i wouldn't touch it if it was the last food on earth.

People that hate Bel Air are the kind of people who think that a taco plate costing more than $7 is blasphemy.

People that hate Conejitos are snobs who probably haven't eaten the food or made up their mind that it was gross before they enjoyed the incredible food.

Belair tastes like poop

Wasn't aware that COVID ravaged your tastebuds so aggressively.  My condolences for that bizarre side effect
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 04, 2021, 10:01:50 PM
I've enjoyed tacos well above $7 and well under. Never had COVID either. I have had tacos that don't taste like poop. They ruined Bel Air for me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 04, 2021, 10:02:35 PM
Belair tastes like poop

I don't think you're changing diapers right if you're tasting it...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 04, 2021, 10:24:00 PM
I don't think you're changing diapers right if you're tasting it...

You ever smelled something so bad and so strong you can taste it? That happens when you change diapers... and when you eat Bel Air
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 04, 2021, 10:33:11 PM
Not having any firsthand experience tasting poop…I assume it’s bad?

Just seeking clarification before I decide whether to head to Bel Air…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on October 04, 2021, 10:40:23 PM
In case you didn't know, the first black Bachelorette (Rachel Lindsay) and the first black person to win Big Brother (Xavier Prather), are both Marquette University Law School grads. WE ARE MARQUETTE!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 05, 2021, 06:02:24 AM
Wtf? Belair and conejitos are fantastic! Real chili I can at least understand some people not being a fan but it's a cult classic. I didn't know victors had food and i wouldn't touch it if it was the last food on earth.

Eating at Victor's would be like eating the strip club buffet.

Conijitos is awesome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 05, 2021, 06:45:06 AM
Eating at Victor's would be like eating the strip club buffet.

Conijitos is awesome.

They use in house sourced yeast for their "home made bread"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 05, 2021, 07:23:22 AM
Eating at Victor's would be like eating the strip club buffet.

Conijitos is awesome.

It’s even more awesomer with Mobcraft next door.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 05, 2021, 08:35:52 AM
Wtf? Belair and conejitos are fantastic! Real chili I can at least understand some people not being a fan but it's a cult classic. I didn't know victors had food and i wouldn't touch it if it was the last food on earth.

Many have said over the years the steaks are outstanding at Victors.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 05, 2021, 08:51:44 AM
Happy National Cinnamon Roll Day! Celebrate accordingly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 05, 2021, 08:59:14 AM
Many have said over the years the steaks are outstanding at Victors.

Is it served with a cream sauce they scraped off the floor from the night before?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 05, 2021, 09:43:23 AM
Super don't understand the hate for Bel Air.   It's tacos.  Meat, veggies, sauce, tortilla. 

I'd rather each taco be a dollar cheaper, but no surprise there.  Otherwise, it's quality.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 05, 2021, 09:46:33 AM
"That's not how your mom does it"

 :o

https://www.joe.ie/life-style/husband-wife-mother-swingers-732510?fbclid=IwAR3QA5O6JN_2owDP_xsIX3z8HkToGmnW4vYMs0AUUhHyzLrTUe84gfudGDY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 05, 2021, 09:51:11 AM
"That's not how your mom does it"

 :o

https://www.joe.ie/life-style/husband-wife-mother-swingers-732510?fbclid=IwAR3QA5O6JN_2owDP_xsIX3z8HkToGmnW4vYMs0AUUhHyzLrTUe84gfudGDY

The term “sexual relations” takes on a new meaning
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on October 05, 2021, 10:18:41 AM
Super don't understand the hate for Bel Air.   It's tacos.  Meat, veggies, sauce, tortilla. 

I'd rather each taco be a dollar cheaper, but no surprise there.  Otherwise, it's quality.

It's fine. Not the best, definitely not the worst. That honor goes to their sister restaurant in Shorewood.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 05, 2021, 01:33:58 PM

People that hate Conejitos are snobs who probably haven't eaten the food or made up their mind that it was gross before they enjoyed the incredible food.


I don't hate Conejitos but have never been a big fan especially the paper plates and plastic forks but they do have great huevos rancheros, bring back Acapulco for good cheap Mexican fare.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 05, 2021, 01:47:54 PM
Super don't understand the hate for Bel Air.   It's tacos.  Meat, veggies, sauce, tortilla. 

I'd rather each taco be a dollar cheaper, but no surprise there.  Otherwise, it's quality.

I'm going to assume it's a regional thing. Bel Air is the high water mark for tacos in Wisconsin for many people (there are many other much better places IMHO). Bel Air would never survive in the south.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 05, 2021, 03:02:12 PM
I'm going to assume it's a regional thing. Bel Air is the high water mark for tacos in Wisconsin for many people (there are many other much better places IMHO). Bel Air would never survive in the south.

Torchy's is insanely successful and not all that dissimilar. 

And I disagree its a high water mark, Milwaukee and Chicago has as good of authentic/traditional Mexican food as you would find closer to the border, due to the demographics (same reason that New York has comparatively mediocre Mexican cause their demographics skew more towards the Spanish-speaking island diaspora).  Its just upscale contemporary tacos/Mexican fare in a bit more Americanized setting.  Ive been to numerous successful and similar places in Austin and Dallas.  Its comp is not some super authentic Mexican mom and pop joint that serving traditional regional Mexican street tacos.

I enjoy Bel Air but I don't think its the end all be all nor does it have the best tacos in Milwaukee by a long shot, and I would think many of its defenders here would say the same.  But that's a far cry from acting like its utter trash with terrible tasting food.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 05, 2021, 03:16:13 PM
The best Mexican food I've had in Milwaukee is Tavo Signature. Absolutely delicious and same quality in Chicago would be $5-10 more each dish. If any of you haven't been there give it a shot.

I don't think Bel Air is comparable to authentic tacos. Same with someone who said Velvet Tacos or Big Star are good in Chicago. Obviously they aren't meant to be traditional but they're still great.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 05, 2021, 04:33:28 PM
How about Mexican breakfast?

Starting with breakfast burritos, the Broken Yolk is pretty good.  Not going to call it gourmet, though.

Obb’s  on da East Side is tasty. 

Love me some chilaquiles.  Con chorizo, or no. Andale Taqueria y Mercado.

Huevos Rancheros, suggest your fave…..
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 05, 2021, 06:44:00 PM
How about Mexican breakfast?

Starting with breakfast burritos, the Broken Yolk is pretty good.  Not going to call it gourmet, though.

Obb’s  on da East Side is tasty. 

Love me some chilaquiles.  Con chorizo, or no. Andale Taqueria y Mercado.

Huevos Rancheros, suggest your fave…..
I am very bullish on Broken Yolk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 05, 2021, 07:27:43 PM
Best MKE taco trucks

https://milwaukeerecord.com/food-drink/my-favorite-taco-trucks-in-milwaukee/









Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 05, 2021, 09:50:30 PM
I am very bullish on Broken Yolk.

I like the Yolk, but that burrito was one of the worst breakfast experiences I’ve ever had.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 05, 2021, 10:14:57 PM
Torchy's is insanely successful and not all that dissimilar. 

And I disagree its a high water mark, Milwaukee and Chicago has as good of authentic/traditional Mexican food as you would find closer to the border, due to the demographics (same reason that New York has comparatively mediocre Mexican cause their demographics skew more towards the Spanish-speaking island diaspora).  Its just upscale contemporary tacos/Mexican fare in a bit more Americanized setting.  Ive been to numerous successful and similar places in Austin and Dallas.  Its comp is not some super authentic Mexican mom and pop joint that serving traditional regional Mexican street tacos.

I enjoy Bel Air but I don't think its the end all be all nor does it have the best tacos in Milwaukee by a long shot, and I would think many of its defenders here would say the same.  But that's a far cry from acting like its utter trash with terrible tasting food.

1. Torchy's is way better and I think Torchy's is grossly overrated

2. I'm not acting. I honestly think it's utter trash with terrible tasting food. Others don't and that's okay. Tasty is in the tongue of the eater.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 06, 2021, 12:54:32 PM
1. Torchy's is way better and I think Torchy's is grossly overrated

2. I'm not acting. I honestly think it's utter trash with terrible tasting food. Others don't and that's okay. Tasty is in the tongue of the eater.

Don't disagree that Torchys is overrated.

Fair enough, you're literally the only person Ive heard trash Bel Air with such ferocity.  Its not everyone's favorite but you're singular in making it out to be an abomination with inedible food.  Then to play the SouthWest/TexMex snobby card is bush league.  Its like people I know from NY that can't believe Chicago has fine dining restaurants that compete despite never being to the city.

If my sister's fiancee from Texas, my manufacturing lead who grew up in Guadalajara, and a good friend who spent the last decade in Tuscon all think that its anywhere from pretty good to very good, I can be reasonable sure its not some "must be that the podunk Midwesterners don't know Mexican food like in the SW."  That doesn't invalidate your opinions, which you're certainly entitled to and isn't uninformed, but it does lead me to aggressively side eye your "Midwesterners know less about tacos than me" nonsense.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 06, 2021, 01:45:11 PM
I'm going to assume it's a regional thing. Bel Air is the high water mark for tacos in Wisconsin for many people (there are many other much better places IMHO). Bel Air would never survive in the south.

I have several friends who think the Mexican food in Wisconsin is better than the Mexican food in Phoenix... where they live.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 06, 2021, 01:48:39 PM
I have several friends who think the Mexican food in Wisconsin is better than the Mexican food in Phoenix... where they live.

I'll gladly back this up. I've had better Mexican food in both Milwaukee and Chicago...and Joliet for that matter than Phoenix and not for lack of trying. Though I did find a fantastic taco spot last time down by Arizona Wilderness that could hold its own with anything I've had
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 06, 2021, 02:33:31 PM
I have several friends who think the Mexican food in Wisconsin is better than the Mexican food in Phoenix... where they live.

There are some excellent Mexican places in Wisconsin that are lot better than many places I've tried in the south. Bel Air isn't a Mexican place.

Fair enough, you're literally the only person Ive heard trash Bel Air with such ferocity.  Its not everyone's favorite but you're singular in making it out to be an abomination with inedible food.  Then to play the SouthWest/TexMex snobby card is bush league.  Its like people I know from NY that can't believe Chicago has fine dining restaurants that compete despite never being to the city.

Based on how I posted, this reaction is fair. But I don't believe that Wisconsin doesn't have good taco places or Mexican places. There are many awesome places including one of the other places listed in the article. I just don't think Bel Air is one of them.

If my sister's fiancee from Texas, my manufacturing lead who grew up in Guadalajara, and a good friend who spent the last decade in Tuscon all think that its anywhere from pretty good to very good, I can be reasonable sure its not some "must be that the podunk Midwesterners don't know Mexican food like in the SW."  That doesn't invalidate your opinions, which you're certainly entitled to and isn't uninformed, but it does lead me to aggressively side eye your "Midwesterners know less about tacos than me" nonsense.

I don't assume midwesterners know less than tacos about me. However I do question the taco knowledge of the many people who have insisted to me that Bel Air is the best tacos they've ever had.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on October 06, 2021, 02:41:19 PM
Mexican food in MKE is extremely good. We have had a large Mexican population for many years and the food is first rate. On a side note, I have been to a ton of Mexican private parties/meals over the years and the food has been out of this world. I was very fortunate to work with about 125 Mexican's for twenty years at previous stop in my career. Every Saturday in the summer we had a big meal at work and really miss my co-workers from '80's and 90's.

My all time favorite Mexican joint in MKE was Sabina's on 5th in Mineral. The food was fantastic and the staff was equally as fantastic. As for Conejito's, we had our company Xmas party catered by Conjeito's for twenty years and we always made sure Jose was extra lit up for our party.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 06, 2021, 03:10:01 PM
I don't assume midwesterners know less than tacos about me. However I do question the taco knowledge of the many people who have insisted to me that Bel Air is the best tacos they've ever had.

Now thats totally fair.  Probably the same people like my old coworkers who called this incredible taqueria we used to go to in Chicago "weird" and not super tasty cause they didn't have shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream on their cochinita pibil or al pastor tacos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 06, 2021, 04:53:06 PM
Mexican food in MKE is extremely good. We have had a large Mexican population for many years and the food is first rate. On a side note, I have been to a ton of Mexican private parties/meals over the years and the food has been out of this world. I was very fortunate to work with about 125 Mexican's for twenty years at previous stop in my career. Every Saturday in the summer we had a big meal at work and really miss my co-workers from '80's and 90's.

My all time favorite Mexican joint in MKE was Sabina's on 5th in Mineral. The food was fantastic and the staff was equally as fantastic. As for Conejito's, we had our company Xmas party catered by Conjeito's for twenty years and we always made sure Jose was extra lit up for our party.

Best tamales are the home made ones the lady outside the Mexican grocery store is selling from her cooler.  Hands down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 07, 2021, 06:56:30 AM
Pretty sure it's disingenuous to refer to food as "Mexican" any more. Since there no longer is a border dividing the U.S. from the country to the south, probably more woke to just refer to food formally known as "Mexican," as indigenous to the region, hey?

I saw that on Newsmax, too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 07, 2021, 10:10:14 AM
Pretty sure it's disingenuous to refer to food as "Mexican" any more. Since there no longer is a border dividing the U.S. from the country to the south, probably more woke to just refer to food formally known as "Mexican," as indigenous to the region, hey?
Proof that self medicating opioids is bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 07, 2021, 02:12:36 PM
Don't get the thread locked
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 07, 2021, 05:54:38 PM
Pretty sure it's disingenuous to refer to food as "Mexican" any more. Since there no longer is a border dividing the U.S. from the country to the south, probably more woke to just refer to food formally known as "Mexican," as indigenous to the region, hey?

Fragile person.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on October 07, 2021, 06:12:18 PM
Pretty sure it's disingenuous to refer to food as "Mexican" any more. Since there no longer is a border dividing the U.S. from the country to the south, probably more woke to just refer to food formally known as "Mexican," as indigenous to the region, hey?

(https://c.tenor.com/9z-P6PVd9wMAAAAd/shake-head.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 08, 2021, 08:26:23 AM
It's Count Chocula season.

It continues to baffle me the Count, Franken, and Boo are relegated to one month a year.  This is America.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 08, 2021, 08:36:40 AM
It's Count Chocula season.

It continues to baffle me the Count, Franken, and Boo are relegated to one month a year.  This is America.

What's the expiration date on the box?  Hoard those babies!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 08, 2021, 08:39:07 AM
What's the expiration date on the box?  Hoard those babies!


Does Boo Berry ever get less edible?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 08, 2021, 08:46:47 AM

Does Boo Berry ever get less edible?

Apparently there is a crystal bowel problem.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87686/when-count-chocula-courted-controversy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Shooter McGavin on October 08, 2021, 08:52:21 AM
It's Count Chocula season.

It continues to baffle me the Count, Franken, and Boo are relegated to one month a year.  This is America.

SNL skit on Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima, and Count Chocula.  Pretty funny.

https://youtu.be/PFLuGVOWlkc
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 08, 2021, 09:21:34 AM
https://www.reddit.com/r/youseeingthiscrap/comments/q3xe7o/flying_nut_high_five/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on October 08, 2021, 09:48:03 AM
https://www.reddit.com/r/youseeingthiscrap/comments/q3xe7o/flying_nut_high_five/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/youseeingthiscrap/comments/q3xe7o/flying_nut_high_five/)


Technically more of a high 2
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 11, 2021, 11:55:36 AM
Apparently there is a crystal bowel problem.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87686/when-count-chocula-courted-controversy

I'd heard of Count Choculitis, but never Franken Berry stool
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 11, 2021, 08:15:52 PM
Apparently there is a crystal bowel problem.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87686/when-count-chocula-courted-controversy


And speaking of Count Chocula...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/10/20/craft-brewer-buys-up-all-count-chocula/17601399/

Love the woman who eats mostly vegetarian/organic, but became concerned when all the Count Chocula was gone.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 12, 2021, 12:03:47 PM
Just listened to the original version of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Talk about a crazy different song

Robert Hazard, the writer, never released his version on tape cd or record but it made its way to YouTube gotta love technology
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 12, 2021, 12:32:35 PM
Just listened to the original version of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Talk about a crazy different song

Robert Hazard, the writer, never released his version on tape cd or record but it made its way to YouTube gotta love technology


That is pretty wild. And his mullet....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 12, 2021, 12:48:55 PM

That is pretty wild. And his mullet....

Hey!  That was the style back then!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 12, 2021, 12:53:07 PM

That is pretty wild. And his mullet....

I've heard rumors mullets are making a come back. It's made me believe the end is near.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 12, 2021, 12:58:49 PM
Hey!  That was the style back then!


My HS graduation pic seems to agree...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 12, 2021, 01:34:34 PM

My HS graduation pic seems to agree...
Yes it was
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 13, 2021, 12:48:10 PM
https://www.businessinsider.com/iron-age-poop-salt-miners-beer-blue-cheese-2021-10
No Arby's back then
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 13, 2021, 07:27:20 PM
Mexican food in MKE is extremely good. We have had a large Mexican population for many years and the food is first rate. On a side note, I have been to a ton of Mexican private parties/meals over the years and the food has been out of this world. I was very fortunate to work with about 125 Mexican's for twenty years at previous stop in my career. Every Saturday in the summer we had a big meal at work and really miss my co-workers from '80's and 90's.

My all time favorite Mexican joint in MKE was Sabina's on 5th in Mineral. The food was fantastic and the staff was equally as fantastic. As for Conejito's, we had our company Xmas party catered by Conjeito's for twenty years and we always made sure Jose was extra lit up for our party.

goose!  i didn't know you were a little rabbit fan.  i got to know him fairly well, eating there often and my association with monreals.  he was a great guy who gave back to the community many times over.  great idea for MS VIII?  whatdaya boys?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 14, 2021, 12:17:21 PM
https://www.businessinsider.com/iron-age-poop-salt-miners-beer-blue-cheese-2021-10
No Arby's back then


Why are you posting this crap, Newsie?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 14, 2021, 01:11:52 PM

Why are you posting this crap, Newsie?
;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 14, 2021, 04:34:57 PM
My teacher wife said the kids were doing lots of "armpit farts" today.

Is there another slang name for that? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 14, 2021, 05:29:40 PM
My teacher wife said the kids were doing lots of "armpit farts" today.

Is there another slang name for that?

Axillary Flatulence
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 14, 2021, 08:36:57 PM
I have no other name for it, but in trying to research the issue I discovered that flatulence related humor goes back a long time…

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_humour
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 14, 2021, 09:03:40 PM
I have no other name for it, but in trying to research the issue I discovered that flatulence related humor goes back a long time…

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_humour
Stop farting
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 14, 2021, 09:19:33 PM
Stop farting


Been hearing that my whole life…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 15, 2021, 01:38:18 PM
In todays product news...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10083433/amp/German-designer-unveils-revolutionary-testicle-bath-zaps-sperm-ultrasound-waves.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 15, 2021, 09:54:29 PM


On the list of the most unusual town names in each state:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili,_Wisconsin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 16, 2021, 12:02:47 AM

On the list of the most unusual town names in each state:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili,_Wisconsin

Should be Chili, WI 00083, home of the Smoked Meats Emporium
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 17, 2021, 11:39:27 AM
Candy corn bratwurst.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 22, 2021, 06:45:54 AM
Illinois: The Pumpkin State. Without us, there would be no Halloween, no pie or Cinderella. Please call us FIPs from now on.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/map-where-america-s-pumpkins-come-n1281963
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 22, 2021, 09:34:25 PM
In a former life, I did business in Morton, Illinois, the self - proclaimed Pumpkin Capital of the United States.

There was a Libby's plant there, and in the fall, there would be a ginormous pile of pumpkins on the side of the building. Not surprisingly, it was all the pumpkins that were too ugly to sell for carving.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 23, 2021, 07:56:59 AM
In a former life, I did business in Morton, Illinois, the self - proclaimed Pumpkin Capital of the United States.

There was a Libby's plant there, and in the fall, there would be a ginormous pile of pumpkins on the side of the building. Not surprisingly, it was all the pumpkins that were too ugly to sell for carving.
Define ugly pumpkin 🎃   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 23, 2021, 12:38:09 PM
Picked up a monster pumpkin today. Just huge. Pumpkin carving is a blast.  #littlekid.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 23, 2021, 04:26:32 PM
Picked up a monster pumpkin today. Just huge. Pumpkin carving is a blast.  #littlekid.


And roasted pumpkin seeds! Yum!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 23, 2021, 04:33:11 PM

And roasted pumpkin seeds! Yum!!

Nothing beats a good homemade pumpkin soup. One of my annual must-make things. Just got our pumpkins today and I'm already excited.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 23, 2021, 07:34:39 PM
Try making Stuffed pumpkin it's delicious!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on October 23, 2021, 07:51:31 PM
I have gone to eating with chopsticks as much as possible . Forces slower eating
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 23, 2021, 07:55:33 PM
I have gone to eating with chopsticks as much as possible . Forces slower eating

Respect. The lady friend is a big chopstick user. It really is helpful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 23, 2021, 09:10:43 PM
Picked up a monster pumpkin today. Just huge. Pumpkin carving is a blast.  #littlekid.

Dremel?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 24, 2021, 10:10:32 AM
Dremel?

Good old fashioned kitchen knife.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 24, 2021, 11:18:02 AM
Good old fashioned kitchen knife.
Halloween Kills knife, hey
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 26, 2021, 12:44:57 PM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/10/23/kelloggs-sued-strawberries-pop-tarts-illinois-5-million/6160675001/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 26, 2021, 01:38:27 PM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/10/23/kelloggs-sued-strawberries-pop-tarts-illinois-5-million/6160675001/

Quote
Harris claims the Pop-Tarts “cannot provide a true strawberry taste” since it is overwhelmed by “significant amounts” of pears and apples

Now we know where those Red Delicious apples go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 26, 2021, 04:30:50 PM
Now we know where those Red Delicious apples go.
If this is proved in court Kellogg will have to $$$$
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 26, 2021, 05:13:05 PM
Wait, people buy pop tarts for their fruit content?

Idiots, that what twizzlers are for...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 26, 2021, 06:17:14 PM

And roasted pumpkin seeds! Yum!!

Found out this year that good friends of ours have a bunch of farmland they are aiming to sell or develop.  In the meantime, they’ve basically rented it out to some people who are growing pumpkins.  Said pumpkin cultivators have told them to take as many as they want whenever.  My buddy’s wife and my wife have went out 3 separate times.  I think we had a dozen pumpkins on our patio for awhile 😂😂 so many seeds.  Beats the hell out of searching for a perfect one in a throng of people at a farm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2021, 06:17:35 PM
Wait, people buy pop tarts for their fruit content?

Idiots, that what twizzlers are for...


And Froot Loops….
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 26, 2021, 06:39:40 PM

And Froot Loops….

Meh, fruit by the foot literally gives you the feet of fruit. The most nutritious part.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 26, 2021, 06:59:01 PM
Starburst, people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2021, 08:38:39 PM
Almost forgot Fruity Pebbles
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 26, 2021, 09:14:34 PM
Limited time only, frankenberry.

Don't forget fruit flavored vodka to wash this all down.  (I have a bottle of Stoli Razz if any 90s undergrads want to have a drink....)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 26, 2021, 09:19:49 PM
Almost forgot Fruity Pebbles

Yuuuuum.

Or those little strawberry candies at grandmas house.

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/873/197/6e9.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2021, 09:51:09 PM
Speaking of fruits, we shouldn’t neglect vegetables either.

Candy corn counts as a vegetable, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 26, 2021, 09:56:30 PM
Candy corn counts as a vegetable, right?

Corn is good, but I gotta believe pumpkin is better for you:
(https://www.jbcsource.com/peeps/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2016/08/PEEPS_3ctPumpkins.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 26, 2021, 10:08:05 PM
Corn is good, but I gotta believe pumpkin is better for you:
(https://www.jbcsource.com/peeps/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2016/08/PEEPS_3ctPumpkins.png)

Pumpkin is a fruit
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 26, 2021, 10:14:13 PM
Pumpkin is a fruit

Mind blown.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 26, 2021, 10:21:10 PM
Pumpkin is a fruit

Thanks for that. I always start my day with the recommended daily six servings of fruit.

(https://www.totalwine.com/dynamic/x1000,4pk/media/sys_master/twmmedia/h8f/h9c/14883260923934.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 26, 2021, 10:24:53 PM
Pumpkin is a fruit

As are tomatoes, but both are worse "fruits" than red delicious!

Thanks for that. I always start my day with the recommended daily six servings of fruit.

Uh, that's a 4 pack :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 26, 2021, 10:49:26 PM
Uh, that's a 4 pack :)

2 down, 4 to go.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on October 26, 2021, 10:55:11 PM
As are tomatoes, but both are worse "fruits" than red delicious!


And now, I'm learning that when I eat pickles, I'm actually eating fruit.

Does that make pickle juice, count as a fruit juice?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 26, 2021, 10:57:25 PM
And now, I'm learning that when I eat pickles, I'm actually eating fruit.

Does that make pickle juice, count as a fruit juice?


It absolutely counts as a fruit juice. Right alongside cognac.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 27, 2021, 01:11:10 PM
I am sitting at a coffee shop in between appointments, and there is a young couple speaking a foreign language across from me.  She has been talking for about 20 minutes straight - and he is just staring blankly out the window.

Apparently that look is universal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 27, 2021, 01:14:26 PM
I am sitting at a coffee shop in between appointments, and there is a young couple speaking a foreign language across from me.  She has been talking for about 20 minutes straight - and he is just staring blankly out the window.

Apparently that look is universal.

Is he staring at the Arby’s across the street?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 27, 2021, 01:18:18 PM
Is he staring at the Arby’s across the street?

A Qdoba
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 27, 2021, 01:21:51 PM
A Qdoba

But probably thinking "I wish that was an Arby's"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Lens on October 27, 2021, 03:47:38 PM
A Qdoba

I stopped going to Q Doba's in the early 2010s...too much violence.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 27, 2021, 05:16:22 PM
I just ate a handful of mini-marshmallows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 27, 2021, 05:51:36 PM
But probably thinking "I wish that was an Arby's"


When you’re staring that stare, it could probably be a Red Delicious Apple stand. The stare would be the same…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 27, 2021, 08:58:07 PM
I am sitting at a coffee shop in between appointments, and there is a young couple speaking a foreign language across from me.  She has been talking for about 20 minutes straight - and he is just staring blankly out the window.

Apparently that look is universal.

Is it possible that he also doesn't speak that foreign language and is just amusing her?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 27, 2021, 10:56:24 PM
Is it possible that he also doesn't speak that foreign language and is just amusing her?


Nah. Then he would be mirroring her facial expressions and nodding knowingly.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 28, 2021, 01:39:38 PM
https://www.livescience.com/rare-penis-plant-blooms-netherlands
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 28, 2021, 02:38:50 PM
https://www.livescience.com/rare-penis-plant-blooms-netherlands

If your erection lasts more than 6 years and reeks of death, please contact your doctor right away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 28, 2021, 02:51:34 PM
If your erection lasts more than 6 years and reeks of death, please contact your doctor right away.

But if it's only one or the other, I'm good, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 28, 2021, 03:11:28 PM
If your erection lasts more than 6 years and reeks of death, please contact your doctor right away.

If I read the article correctly, I think this guy was flacid for 6 years and then reeked of death once finally erect. Should probably still call the doctor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 28, 2021, 04:25:48 PM
Today's NM challenge: 

Insult someone by telling them "I don't like the cut of your jib."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 28, 2021, 08:30:29 PM
If your erection lasts more than 6 years and reeks of death, please contact your doctor right away.

What if a whale or elephant is your Spirit Animal?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 29, 2021, 02:14:03 PM
What if a whale or elephant is your Spirit Animal?


Then contact your veterinarian. Or just kill it in a gruesome and senseless way...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 29, 2021, 04:35:26 PM
What if a whale or elephant is your Spirit Animal?

My spirit animal is a one eyed albino rhino.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 29, 2021, 08:31:23 PM
What if a whale or elephant is your Spirit Animal?

Be careful, this season of the Morning Show taught me that spirit animals are appropriation and now taboo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 30, 2021, 10:25:05 AM
My spirit animal is a one eyed albino rhino.

Always knew you were a bit of a dick.  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 30, 2021, 06:32:02 PM
Ja Morant vs Marquette just popped up in my recommended YouTube videos.

I reported it for hateful content.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 30, 2021, 07:26:30 PM
Ja Morant vs Marquette just popped up in my recommended YouTube videos.

I reported it for hateful content.

A TV series I watched recently had a character whose job was to go through reported content on a YouTube type website and decide whether to spike it or not. If it was portrayed at least somewhat accurately, it looked like an awful job.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 30, 2021, 08:01:30 PM
Ja Morant vs Marquette just popped up in my recommended YouTube videos.

I reported it for hateful content.

Watching Joey get dunked on is kinda fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on October 31, 2021, 10:00:46 AM
Hey. What is the worst alcohol to regurgitate?

I’ll start. UV BLUE VODKA.

Halloween party got me good, drank like a frosh in college. And drank freshman college drinks. Woof.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 31, 2021, 10:13:15 AM
Sloe gin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on October 31, 2021, 10:14:12 AM
Peppermint schnapps is right up there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 31, 2021, 10:22:18 AM
Hey. What is the worst alcohol to regurgitate?

I’ll start. UV BLUE VODKA.

Halloween party got me good, drank like a frosh in college. And drank freshman college drinks. Woof.

Probably an easy #1 seed.

99 Bananas
Black Haus
151

Round out my top 4.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 31, 2021, 10:28:41 AM
Jeppson's Malört
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 31, 2021, 11:15:14 AM
Two things that turn my stomach at the mere smell of them (should my sense of smell ever return) are Budweiser and Jack Daniel's.   Both from poor choices my freshman year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 31, 2021, 11:30:51 AM
Had to clean up UV Blue two separate occasions after the girl I was with threw it up. Nasty.

That being said there's nothing worse than everclear, had to go to the hospital freshman year due to that stuff and it burns like hell coming up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 31, 2021, 01:09:53 PM
Had to clean up UV Blue two separate occasions after the girl I was with threw it up. Nasty.

That being said there's nothing worse than everclear, had to go to the hospital freshman year due to that stuff and it burns like hell coming up.

Sorry again about that  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 31, 2021, 08:33:12 PM
Cheap tequila….
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on October 31, 2021, 08:52:45 PM
Hey. What is the worst alcohol to regurgitate?

Tequila Rose. It's like vomiting strawberry Quik, only with the extra kicker of having tequila in it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 31, 2021, 09:17:11 PM
Thankfully I never experienced it, but Four Loko original receipe.  You have the weird sweet flavor (that doesn't taste all that great going down) coming back up.  But by that point, the caffeine is coursing through you so you'll still have the shakes.  My roommate drank 2 of them one night before a few more drinks at a bar and I think the accompanying experience nearly turned him into a teetotaler.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2021, 09:32:20 PM
Jeppson's Malört

I was at a bar once and the owner brought over a bottle of Malort, gave us shots.

It tasted like .. if you took fresh cut grass and blended it up with syrup.  Unique, but no thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 31, 2021, 10:34:15 PM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/highschool/2021/10/31/inglewood-morningside-football-team-blows-out-inglewood-high-106-0/6224034001/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on October 31, 2021, 10:48:09 PM
I was at a bar once and the owner brought over a bottle of Malort, gave us shots.

It tasted like .. if you took fresh cut grass and blended it up with syrup.  Unique, but no thanks.

Thats one of the more generous descriptions Ive ever heard.  I always has had a weird taste of burnt rubber to me.

The cult of personality around it is so strange in Chicago.  Bartenders adore it.  I remember sitting at a popular bar in Old Town 5-6 years ago in the spring.  A friend of mine was visiting so we were sitting at the bar upstairs and chatting with the bartender.  We weren't hitting on her but she wasn't overly friendly or talkative.  Midway through the night, we decide to do a shot and ask for Malort since he had spent 5 years in Chicago but moved to LA a few years before for grad school and work and its not a thing there.  The change in her demeanor was remarkable.  Gave us the shots with a "absolutely!" and a smile and then was our buddy the rest of the night with multiple comped shots.  It was hilarious.  Had multiple other bartenders at more popular bars (not neighborhood dives) react like you were a friend of their cousin or the like once you ordered it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 02, 2021, 02:53:23 PM
This is like right out of the movie Taken. Insane that it actually happened

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/man-kills-daughters-boyfriend-for-allegedly-selling-her-into-sex-trafficking-police-say/2668110/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR335SVqXn4bMnihR069nkAapa1eWqNQaqmEZjvjcokCxFqQzDqdHENqZ9Q
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 02, 2021, 02:57:17 PM
This is like right out of the movie Taken. Insane that it actually happened

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/man-kills-daughters-boyfriend-for-allegedly-selling-her-into-sex-trafficking-police-say/2668110/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR335SVqXn4bMnihR069nkAapa1eWqNQaqmEZjvjcokCxFqQzDqdHENqZ9Q

I'm very conflicted as to how I feel about that. On the one hand, it's murder. On the other hand...I have a daughter now, so yeah.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 02, 2021, 03:12:04 PM
I'm very conflicted as to how I feel about that. On the one hand, it's murder. On the other hand...I have a daughter now, so yeah.

I would take a jury trial if this happened to my daughter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2021, 03:35:05 PM
I would take a jury trial if this happened to my daughter.


Yep.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2021, 04:55:50 PM
Probably an easy #1 seed.

99 Bananas
Black Haus
151

Round out my top 4.

On more than one occasion, I’ve polished off a bottle of 151 in one night with a friend.  Never had the experience of it coming back up, surprisingly. 

Worst 4:

4. Bottom shelf sparkling wine.  The bubbles are a problem

3.  Goldschlager

2.  Captain Morgan - use to be able to handle a 1.75 in an evening until I couldn’t.  The smell of spiced rum to this day is nauseating

1.  Bottom shelf tequila.  Top shelf?  I can shoot that until the cows come home.  Cheap margaritas or any cheap tequila concoction and me are going to fight at some point
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 02, 2021, 07:13:38 PM
On more than one occasion, I’ve polished off a bottle of 151 in one night with a friend.  Never had the experience of it coming back up, surprisingly. 

Worst 4:

4. Bottom shelf sparkling wine.  The bubbles are a problem

3.  Goldschlager

2.  Captain Morgan - use to be able to handle a 1.75 in an evening until I couldn’t.  The smell of spiced rum to this day is nauseating

1.  Bottom shelf tequila.  Top shelf?  I can shoot that until the cows come home.  Cheap margaritas or any cheap tequila concoction and me are going to fight at some point

Joe?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2021, 07:14:56 PM
Joe?

No, Joe
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 02, 2021, 10:32:11 PM
Why aren't salsa jars wider, and shallower so it is easier to get the chip in and scoop out the last bits?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 02, 2021, 10:55:50 PM
Why aren't salsa jars wider, and shallower so it is easier to get the chip in and scoop out the last bits?



Because making them wider and shallower would make it easier to get the chip in and scoop out the last bits.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 03, 2021, 11:25:02 AM
On more than one occasion, I’ve polished off a bottle of 151 in one night with a friend.  Never had the experience of it coming back up, surprisingly. 

Worst 4:

4. Bottom shelf sparkling wine.  The bubbles are a problem

3.  Goldschlager

2.  Captain Morgan - use to be able to handle a 1.75 in an evening until I couldn’t.  The smell of spiced rum to this day is nauseating

1.  Bottom shelf tequila.  Top shelf?  I can shoot that until the cows come home.  Cheap margaritas or any cheap tequila concoction and me are going to fight at some point

Jesus.  This is way too much drinking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 03, 2021, 12:16:09 PM
Jesus.  This is way too much drinking.

IKR?


Uncle Rico, may I introduce you to Bill W?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 03, 2021, 12:49:15 PM
On more than one occasion, I’ve polished off a bottle of 151 in one night with a friend.  Never had the experience of it coming back up, surprisingly. 

Worst 4:

4. Bottom shelf sparkling wine.  The bubbles are a problem

3.  Goldschlager

2.  Captain Morgan - use to be able to handle a 1.75 in an evening until I couldn’t.  The smell of spiced rum to this day is nauseating

1.  Bottom shelf tequila.  Top shelf?  I can shoot that until the cows come home.  Cheap margaritas or any cheap tequila concoction and me are going to fight at some point

Who could afford a bottle of Captain? It was Admiral Nelson back in those days! But yeah I second the issues with spiced rum, that sends shivers up my spine. Same with goldschlager from doing the liquid coccaine shots (shutters).

Can still do cheap tequila in a mix drink but can't smell it on its own as that was the first thing that ever came back up. Sticks with you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 03, 2021, 01:44:12 PM
Jesus.  This is way too much drinking.
I mean, yeah. .75l? Ok. But a 1.75l is approximately 40 shots.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 03, 2021, 01:49:19 PM
If I had a nickel for ever Rico post that threw people into a tizzy (or tried to)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 03, 2021, 03:34:10 PM
If I had a nickel for ever Rico post that threw people into a tizzy (or tried to)

you could buy a case of  Captain Morgan?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 03, 2021, 05:24:38 PM
Senior finals and Graduation week, my roommate and I were drinking around 10 double Captain and Cokes from our Murf's mugs (26 oz?) without batting an eye.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2021, 05:38:28 PM
Jesus.  This is way too much drinking.

Oh, I know.  I’m well aware of my past transgressions with the bottle(s).  Any attempt at such behavior now would result in a 3-4 day recovery period.  I look back in part amazement, part horror.  The lapses into such behavior tend to occur very infrequently and well short of said previous “accomplishments”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2021, 05:41:34 PM
Who could afford a bottle of Captain? It was Admiral Nelson back in those days! But yeah I second the issues with spiced rum, that sends shivers up my spine. Same with goldschlager from doing the liquid coccaine shots (shutters).

Can still do cheap tequila in a mix drink but can't smell it on its own as that was the first thing that ever came back up. Sticks with you.

Captain was the occasional “treat”.  I have a soft spot for Goldschlager shots because of a personal experience with it but it only gets drunk on a very rare occasion. 

My tequila experience was waking up the next day and making coffee my frosh year in college.  As soon as the coffee entered the stomach, the tequila said hello and chaos ensued
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 03, 2021, 05:43:33 PM
College kids got it made today with Liquid IV and Dripdrops.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on November 03, 2021, 05:54:35 PM
College kids got it made today with Liquid IV and Dripdrops.

Water, Gatorade, and pedialyte all existed.  People were just not responsible enough to consume them.  Same as DripDrop.  First time I prepared a drip drop after a night of long drinking in my early 30s...I forgot to drink it.  Hell, I used to fill up a camelback to hang next to my bed in my late 20s and still forgot to hydrate.

Semi-related, Ive had many terrible drinking experiences as most people do.  Multi-day hangovers even in my early 20s, some bad learning lessons about the multiplier effect, mixing every alcohol you shouldnt, Four Lokos...however Ive NEVER puked the morning after drinking.  Once or twice I woke up from light sleep in the middle of the night, but never the next morning or day.  Its really my only drinking superpower.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 03, 2021, 06:09:09 PM
St. Patrick's day 1985 was on a Sunday.  Everyone returning from spring break,  MU lost to IU in the NIT, finishing with 4 players on the floor due to fouls.  The night that caused by dislike of Jack.   Riding down from 7 on my way to History 002, the motion of the elevator engendered a mad dash to the bathroom in the lobby of Mc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 04, 2021, 06:24:26 AM
Oh, I know.  I’m well aware of my past transgressions with the bottle(s).  Any attempt at such behavior now would result in a 3-4 day recovery period.  I look back in part amazement, part horror.  The lapses into such behavior tend to occur very infrequently and well short of said previous “accomplishments”

Whew, I was concerned this was ongoing an being treated as normal... lol.

grats on the moderation!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 04, 2021, 06:27:30 AM
Water, Gatorade, and pedialyte all existed.  People were just not responsible enough to consume them.  Same as DripDrop.  First time I prepared a drip drop after a night of long drinking in my early 30s...I forgot to drink it.  Hell, I used to fill up a camelback to hang next to my bed in my late 20s and still forgot to hydrate.

Semi-related, Ive had many terrible drinking experiences as most people do.  Multi-day hangovers even in my early 20s, some bad learning lessons about the multiplier effect, mixing every alcohol you shouldnt, Four Lokos...however Ive NEVER puked the morning after drinking.  Once or twice I woke up from light sleep in the middle of the night, but never the next morning or day.  Its really my only drinking superpower.

Lucky guy.  It's been some time, but I was always more likely to toss my cookies the next day.  ALWAYS felt better afterwards though.  Brush your teeth and get some Taco Bell with Mountain Dew... and you'll feel like new.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on November 04, 2021, 08:06:21 AM
What the hell is DripDrop?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 04, 2021, 08:58:33 AM
What the hell is DripDrop?

Looks like pedialyte competitor? Gonna try it on my bachelor party
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on November 04, 2021, 09:14:11 AM
What the hell is DripDrop?

It’s hydration powder.  Basically powdered electrolytes and sodium and some other things you’d find in a sports drinks, but a decent bit less sugar. You pour it in a bottle or cup of water and mix it up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 04, 2021, 09:28:45 AM
Water, Gatorade, and pedialyte all existed.  People were just not responsible enough to consume them.  Same as DripDrop.  First time I prepared a drip drop after a night of long drinking in my early 30s...I forgot to drink it.  Hell, I used to fill up a camelback to hang next to my bed in my late 20s and still forgot to hydrate.

Semi-related, Ive had many terrible drinking experiences as most people do.  Multi-day hangovers even in my early 20s, some bad learning lessons about the multiplier effect, mixing every alcohol you shouldnt, Four Lokos...however Ive NEVER puked the morning after drinking.  Once or twice I woke up from light sleep in the middle of the night, but never the next morning or day.  Its really my only drinking superpower.

Same.  Went about 15 years, sophomore year on, without puking.  Finally busted the record after a wild brewers tailgate, made the poor guy's condo's chitter we were staying at look like the bathroom from Trainspotting. 

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 04, 2021, 01:45:20 PM
I got three bonus Arby's sauces today, I think the gal likes me but she always puts my name in as Kelvin and it's too late to correct her.

I did notice ~8 gallon jugs of Arby's sauce on the shelf and as I waited thought about a heist, looked around for an alarm system.

Also, they are hiring starting at $15 an hour.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: T-Bone on November 04, 2021, 01:55:33 PM
Horsey Sauce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 04, 2021, 02:17:41 PM
I did notice ~8 gallon jugs of Arby's sauce on the shelf and as I waited thought about a heist, looked around for an alarm system.

As mayor of Arbyville, can't you just commandeer those jugs, claiming global pandemic and all?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 04, 2021, 02:21:26 PM
As mayor of Arbyville, can't you just commandeer those jugs, claiming global pandemic and all?

Careful now, commandeering someone else's jugs will get you cancelled these days!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 04, 2021, 03:01:45 PM
As mayor of Arbyville, can't you just commandeer those jugs, claiming global pandemic and all?

Sadly, it's across the border.   Someday I'll annex it though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 04, 2021, 03:06:51 PM
Looks like pedialyte competitor? Gonna try it on my bachelor party

Not sure on DripDrops anymore, but Liquid IV qualifies for HSA spending. Huge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 04, 2021, 06:26:39 PM
I got three bonus Arby's sauces today, I think the gal likes me but she always puts my name in as Kelvin and it's too late to correct her.

I did notice ~8 gallon jugs of Arby's sauce on the shelf and as I waited thought about a heist, looked around for an alarm system.

Also, they are hiring starting at $15 an hour.

My local establishment is offering $15/hr and free meals.  I thought of you when I drove by today. 

Maybe a work release gig after your jail term for corruption (all pols do it).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on November 04, 2021, 07:05:27 PM
Not sure on DripDrops anymore, but Liquid IV qualifies for HSA spending. Huge.

Liquid IV is a waste of money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 04, 2021, 08:09:10 PM
Liquid IV is a waste of money.


D5NS or nothing?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 04, 2021, 09:04:34 PM

D5NS or nothing?

Hair o' the dog, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 04, 2021, 09:20:34 PM
Hair o' the dog, hey?

No more spicy pork rinds and Pepsi to go with it?

Spicy pork skins and pepsi.

One real answer: bloody mary.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 04, 2021, 10:09:34 PM
I am known as Pinocchio in some circles.

https://www.the-sun.com/health/3988708/doctor-true-mans-nose-reveal-big-penis/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 04, 2021, 11:41:54 PM
No more spicy pork rinds and Pepsi to go with it?

Dude. I'm old.  I roll out of bed to awake kids now.  That was reminiscing and offering sage advice from back in the living/staying downtown days.

My oldest is driving in a year, might have to start sending him to the kwik trip on weekend mornings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on November 05, 2021, 07:59:43 AM
Liquid IV is a waste of money.

Cool story.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 05, 2021, 08:16:13 AM
Liquid IV is a waste of money.

Why?  Too expensive for the benefit gained, bad product?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 05, 2021, 08:56:11 AM
Dude. I'm old.  I roll out of bed to awake kids now.  That was reminiscing and offering sage advice from back in the living/staying downtown days.

My oldest is driving in a year, might have to start sending him to the kwik trip on weekend mornings.

you mean there's a time in going to have to give up pork rinds? I've already given up Pepsi, say it ain't so!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 08, 2021, 03:45:33 PM
The US Government has 1.46 billion pounds of cheese in cold storage.
3.9 million pounds of frozen duck
7.1m pounds of frozen asparagus

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/cost1021.pdf
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on November 08, 2021, 03:53:35 PM
Why?  Too expensive for the benefit gained, bad product?

I don't believe any of the more ludicrous claims of the product - "cellular transport technology", "hydration multiplier"

It's basically powdered electrolytes/gatorade.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on November 09, 2021, 03:55:11 AM
Duz "coming into their own" meen won iz fookin' demselves, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on November 09, 2021, 08:50:25 AM
Duz "coming into their own" meen won iz fookin' demselves, hey?
I guess it means they are going balls out
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 09, 2021, 11:13:14 AM
Arby's rolls out limited edition fry-flavored booze (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.html)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 09, 2021, 11:28:07 AM
Arby's rolls out limited edition fry-flavored booze (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.html)

There it is boys and girls, the fourth horseman.  Humanity is a wrap.  Hope you guys have been good people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 09, 2021, 11:52:06 AM
Arby's rolls out limited edition fry-flavored booze (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.html)

"Only available at https://ArbysVodka.com to residents aged 21+ in CA, CT, DC, FL, ID, LA, MN, NE, NV, OR, WV, and WY for a limited time."

Sorry, WI and IL.  None for you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 09, 2021, 11:53:27 AM
Arby's rolls out limited edition fry-flavored booze (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.html)

Quote
“Arby’s recently added a Crinkle-cut option to accompany our iconic Curly Fries, providing another choice for fry-lovers,” Patrick Schwing, Arby's chief marketing officer, said in a statement.

(https://cdn.quotesgram.com/img/18/48/736834727-schwing1241444602.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 09, 2021, 01:00:54 PM
"Only available at https://ArbysVodka.com to residents aged 21+ in CA, CT, DC, FL, ID, LA, MN, NE, NV, OR, WV, and WY for a limited time."

Sorry, WI and IL.  None for you.

Thankfully I'm headed to Nebraska for thanksgiving never been so excited to see the middle of nowhere
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 09, 2021, 04:04:15 PM
Seven years ago today I had my last McRib. 

I've been on the wagon since, I guess.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: oldwarrior81 on November 09, 2021, 04:18:21 PM
About 4-5 years ago, McDonalds was selling curly fries in Japan.  Not sure if they still do.

They were called Twisters
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on November 09, 2021, 06:11:20 PM
Thankfully I'm headed to Nebraska for thanksgiving never been so excited to see the middle of nowhere
Said nobody ever.

Enjoy your trip. Make sure you hit up a Runza and have a red beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 09, 2021, 06:33:38 PM
Said nobody ever.

Enjoy your trip. Make sure you hit up a Runza and have a red beer.

Nearest will be in Norfolk an hour south of where I'll be :( I'll have to hit up a runza if I'm ever out there for a MU vs Creighton game!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on November 10, 2021, 04:50:32 PM
https://www.ctpost.com/food/restaurants/article/Arby-s-newest-menu-item-is-vodka-16609672.php?src=rdctpdensecp

Article in the local paper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 10, 2021, 05:01:55 PM
Maddening experience on the highway today.  I was in the left lane preparing to pass two semi's.  The trailing one pulls out in front of me to pass the lead semi.  It took him 10 miles to pass the 'slower' semi.   By the time he got over, the line was 25 deep behind me.

He showed me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 10, 2021, 05:02:36 PM
Maddening experience on the highway today.  I was in the left lane preparing to pass two semi's.  The trailing one pulls out in front of me to pass the lead semi.  It took him 10 miles to pass the 'slower' semi.   By the time he got over, the line was 25 deep behind me.

He showed me.

Rookie move.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 10, 2021, 05:21:39 PM
Maddening experience on the highway today.  I was in the left lane preparing to pass two semi's.  The trailing one pulls out in front of me to pass the lead semi.  It took him 10 miles to pass the 'slower' semi.   By the time he got over, the line was 25 deep behind me.

He showed me.

Pass on the shoulder.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 10, 2021, 05:51:41 PM
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/11/10/boob-painting-stolen-logan-square-park/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 10, 2021, 05:56:17 PM
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/11/10/boob-painting-stolen-logan-square-park/

Putting a painting of naked boobs in park with a children's playground seems like a good idea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 10, 2021, 05:58:43 PM
Putting a painting of naked boobs in park with a children's playground seems like a good idea.

They're just boobies, ya prude.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 10, 2021, 07:19:44 PM
They're just boobies, ya prude.

We knew you had incest in your brood, but I didn't realize you are good with child pornography too. Nice
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 10, 2021, 07:41:50 PM
Pass on the shoulder.

Contemplated it. Gravel and 75 are a bad mix.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 10, 2021, 08:39:21 PM
Putting a painting of naked boobs in park with a children's playground seems like a good idea.
Breast feeding
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 10, 2021, 08:52:09 PM
Breast feeding

If the kids are trying to breast feed from a painting they might have other issues
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 10, 2021, 08:54:16 PM
We knew you had incest in your brood, but I didn't realize you are good with child pornography too. Nice

I don't think the painting was of underaged breasts. If anything it would be a violation of federal obscenity laws or possibly some state laws. I'm rusty on this but I think most obscenity laws allow for "artwork" and whether or not this is artwork is probably up to the old Justice Stewart test.

I think the amusing part of the article is how surprised the artist seems to be that someone took down their painting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 10, 2021, 09:05:12 PM
We knew you had incest in your brood, but I didn't realize you are good with child pornography too. Nice

????

Sorry, I'm going to join with most of the rest of the world and decide that boobs aren't pornographic. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 10, 2021, 09:08:01 PM
????

Sorry, I'm going to join with most of the rest of the world and decide that boobs aren't pornographic.

couldnt anything be pornographic in the right context?  I mean feet aren't pornographic, but people make a ton of money selling photos of them to fetish people. I'd argue the same except more when you add strip clubs, only fans, and other stuff where people monetize their chest for sex work
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 10, 2021, 09:09:19 PM
couldnt anything be pornographic in the right context?  I mean feet aren't pornographic, but people make a ton of money selling photos of them to fetish people. I'd argue the same except more when you add strip clubs, only fans, and other stuff where people monetize their chest for sex work

yup
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 10, 2021, 09:15:24 PM
If the kids are trying to breast feed from a painting they might have other issues
LOL ok
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 10, 2021, 10:33:38 PM
I don't think the painting was of underaged breasts. If anything it would be a violation of federal obscenity laws or possibly some state laws. I'm rusty on this but I think most obscenity laws allow for "artwork" and whether or not this is artwork is probably up to the old Justice Stewart test.

I think the amusing part of the article is how surprised the artist seems to be that someone took down their painting.

"Definitions.
573.500. As used in sections 573.500 to 573.507, the following terms mean:

(2) "Nudity", the showing of either:

(a) The human male or female genitals or pubic area with less than a fully opaque covering; or

(b) The female breast with less than a fully opaque covering on any part of the nipple.

573.507 is the law against public display and sending a picture probably qualifies"

Posting of naked breasts, even if not of children, in a toddler play park is likely chargeable as child pornography. Just like if a player sends a picture of his Johnson to his teenage babysitter.

Of course responsible adults removed this. More so, the claim of art falls by the wayside by her sign wording. It is funny, and more so, she implicated herself with digital evidence in a potential crime.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 10, 2021, 11:03:31 PM
Dr. B, first, I'm pretty sure you just quoted Missouri state law which wouldn't apply to a case in Chicago. I'm also pretty sure 573.507 is a Missouri state law setting up standards for adult cabarets. I'm also pretty sure the law has since been repealed. None of this has anything to do with child pornography.

My comment about the breasts not being underaged was poking fun at you  because I think you are mixing up child pornography with obscenity.  Child pornography is videos, pictures, or digitally created images indistinguishable from a photograph (i.e. not paintings) of a nude minor or of a minor performing a sex act. Obscenity is many things but includes exposing a minor to pornography. In federal laws and I believe most state laws on obscenity, paintings do not qualify as pornography otherwise we'd have a lot of parents locked up after taking their kids to the local art museum.

Apologies to everyone for the weird rabbit hole. Knowing this stuff is an unfortunate hazard of my profession.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 11, 2021, 06:11:20 AM
"Definitions.
573.500. As used in sections 573.500 to 573.507, the following terms mean:

(2) "Nudity", the showing of either:

(a) The human male or female genitals or pubic area with less than a fully opaque covering; or

(b) The female breast with less than a fully opaque covering on any part of the nipple.

573.507 is the law against public display and sending a picture probably qualifies"

Posting of naked breasts, even if not of children, in a toddler play park is likely chargeable as child pornography. Just like if a player sends a picture of his Johnson to his teenage babysitter.

Of course responsible adults removed this. More so, the claim of art falls by the wayside by her sign wording. It is funny, and more so, she implicated herself with digital evidence in a potential crime.

Nope, you'd lose your court case 100 out of 100 times.

Look no further than absolutely zero people charging indecent exposure as child pornography. 

And I think it is pretty funny how much we shy away from nipples.  You can show an entire breast on television as long as the nipple is blurred out.  100% of humans have nipples.  A country full of prudes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 11, 2021, 08:05:48 AM
Nope, you'd lose your court case 100 out of 100 times.

Look no further than absolutely zero people charging indecent exposure as child pornography. 

And I think it is pretty funny how much we shy away from nipples.  You can show an entire breast on television as long as the nipple is blurred out.  100% of humans have nipples.  A country full of prudes.

Insensitive to mastectomy patients
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 11, 2021, 08:10:31 AM
Insensitive to mastectomy patients

I should change it to 'have had at some point' but I know you're just yankin my chain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 11, 2021, 08:14:44 AM
I should change it to 'have had at some point' but I know you're just yankin my chain.

Wow gonna ignore those with Athelia?

https://www.healthline.com/health/no-nipples
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 11, 2021, 08:18:47 AM
Wow gonna ignore those with Athelia?

https://www.healthline.com/health/no-nipples

I have a very specific prejudice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 11, 2021, 08:21:35 AM
Dr. B thinks this is pornography too I bet.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Front_views_of_the_Venus_de_Milo.jpg/300px-Front_views_of_the_Venus_de_Milo.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 11, 2021, 08:42:59 AM
I want to go on record as saying that I have no problem with people having a problem with that painting being posted at a park. I think that's a completely valid stance to have. I was just surprised by child pornography being brought up
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 11, 2021, 08:44:29 AM
I want to go on record as saying that I have no problem with people having a problem with that painting being posted at a park. I think that's a completely valid stance to have. I was just surprised by child pornography being brought up

No no no, you're on this hill with me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 11, 2021, 09:50:01 AM
Odd question but this got me wondering, to my knowledge a woman (or man for that matter) touching a man's chest is not considered sexual assault, but doing so to a woman is. Now TAMU maybe you could enlighten me to this subject? But it would seem that in order to fully embrace the idea that a woman's chest isn't sexual that you'd have to remove that sexual assault repercussion. But if you did remove that I think we can agree that there'd be a lot of chaos and inappropriate touching. So wouldn't it be more productive for safety & equality to consider male and female breasts sexual?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 11, 2021, 10:36:35 AM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on November 11, 2021, 12:48:17 PM
nm

Thank you for keeping the thread on topic
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 11, 2021, 12:57:05 PM
Odd question but this got me wondering, to my knowledge a woman (or man for that matter) touching a man's chest is not considered sexual assault, but doing so to a woman is. Now TAMU maybe you could enlighten me to this subject? But it would seem that in order to fully embrace the idea that a woman's chest isn't sexual that you'd have to remove that sexual assault repercussion. But if you did remove that I think we can agree that there'd be a lot of chaos and inappropriate touching. So wouldn't it be more productive for safety & equality to consider male and female breasts sexual?

You don't have to touch genital areas to have it be considered sexual assault.  Unwanted sexual contact could include me putting my hand on the small of a woman's back, or a woman (or man) touching my face, etc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on November 15, 2021, 05:44:58 PM
Does anyone remember the name of a bar that was next the Jes Res in the early 60s?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wildbillsb on November 15, 2021, 06:28:15 PM
Does anyone remember the name of a bar that was next the Jes Res in the early 60s?
the Stratford?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 16, 2021, 09:33:01 AM
I just got on the scale after getting back from a 14-day cruise and only gained 2 pounds.

That's got to be some sort of world record, right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 16, 2021, 09:34:12 AM
I just got on the scale after getting back from a 14-day cruise and only gained 2 pounds.

That's got to be some sort of world record, right?

Norovirus?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 16, 2021, 09:58:47 AM
Norovirus?

If I had Norovirus, I would hope I would actually lose a little.

I am going to say it was pacing.  I didn't eat and drink everything in sight as one is wont to do on those trips.  Taking a few laps around the ship every day probably didn't hurt, either.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 16, 2021, 07:39:17 PM

If I had Norovirus, I would hope I would actually lose a little.

I am going to say it was pacing.  I didn't eat and drink everything in sight as one is wont to do on those trips.  Taking a few laps around the ship every day probably didn't hurt, either.


You must be a good swimmer, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 17, 2021, 05:58:36 AM
Don’t get her started. 😱
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 17, 2021, 07:11:51 AM
Don’t get her started. 😱

Is Goooo a swimming official?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 17, 2021, 08:53:39 AM
You must be a good swimmer, hey?

For the record, yes.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: fjm on November 17, 2021, 12:57:30 PM
Damn. Looks like I can’t be myself anymore.

And brewcity77 is screwed!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity-11635858001
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 17, 2021, 01:24:43 PM
Time to give in to the darkness, I guess.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on November 17, 2021, 01:44:26 PM
Time to give in to the darkness, I guess.

Give in to your inner darkness. Eat Arbys.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on November 17, 2021, 01:58:34 PM
You don't have to touch genital areas to have it be considered sexual assault.  Unwanted sexual contact could include me putting my hand on the small of a woman's back, or a woman (or man) touching my face, etc.

So any touching (however brief) anywhere on someone’s person can be considered sexual assault? I guess the pendulum is in the middle only briefly as it swings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 17, 2021, 02:00:39 PM
So any touching (however brief) anywhere on someone’s person can be considered sexual assault? I guess the pendulum is in the middle only briefly as it swings.

General rule to live by:  Don't touch another person anywhere on their bodies without their permission.

Seriously. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 17, 2021, 02:12:00 PM
So any touching (however brief) anywhere on someone’s person can be considered sexual assault?


No of course not.  I was thinking harassment, not assault.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 17, 2021, 02:41:31 PM
General rule to live by:  Don't touch another person anywhere on their bodies without their permission.

Seriously.

Spoken like someone who commuted by metra and not the L (70% kidding but seriously good luck being on a packed L and keeping your space
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 17, 2021, 02:52:39 PM
Spoken like someone who commuted by metra and not the L (70% kidding but seriously good luck being on a packed L and keeping your space

You know what I mean.   ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 17, 2021, 06:38:57 PM
General rule to live by:  Don't touch another person anywhere on their bodies without their permission.

Seriously.


Good rule.

Too easy to have a disconnect between what you intend to convey, and the other person perceives.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on November 17, 2021, 11:32:36 PM
Damn. Looks like I can’t be myself anymore.

And brewcity77 is screwed!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity-11635858001

At least I know I'm not alone  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 20, 2021, 07:39:45 PM
Those Progressive "don't be like your parents" commercials are starting to hit a little too close to home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 20, 2021, 09:29:26 PM
Those Progressive "don't be like your parents" commercials are starting to hit a little too close to home.

My favorite is the throwing of the signs into the garbage.  I hate those damn things!   Also this is one of the funniest SNL skits in a long time:

https://www.youtube.com/v/H0fiQ4nMvS0&ab_channel=SaturdayNightLive

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 20, 2021, 10:55:13 PM
So any touching (however brief) anywhere on someone’s person can be considered sexual assault? I guess the pendulum is in the middle only briefly as it swings.

  swinging pendulums, if that's what you call yours, definitely calls for some mandatory remedial help

btw, what about elevator eyes? ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 22, 2021, 06:59:55 PM

My favorite is the throwing of the signs into the garbage.  I hate those damn things! 



Agree. I also like the one where the guy pronounces quinoa as "Joaquin."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 22, 2021, 07:42:15 PM
My favorite is the throwing of the signs into the garbage.  I hate those damn things!

Recycling bin just got filled up.

Win.Every.Day
#.FTs.No Matta
We.Got.The Meats

Hanging on to: Crystal.Bowel.

I am betting that will be worth more than Bit Coin one day on the collectibles market.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 22, 2021, 08:04:57 PM

Agree. I also like the one where the guy pronounces quinoa as "Joaquin."

I believe it's the same one.  The mall one is pretty good too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2021, 06:16:13 PM
https://twitter.com/hemantmehta/status/1463220147993329670?s=21
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 23, 2021, 07:55:42 PM
https://twitter.com/hemantmehta/status/1463220147993329670?s=21

Pretty hilarious that the DVD she is peddling is called "The Great Delusion"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 27, 2021, 07:13:06 AM
Received a mailing that included a coupon for Arby's Holiday catering.  Chef's kiss to their marketing department.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 28, 2021, 09:43:05 PM
I recently moved into an apartment after living in single-family houses for almost 30 years. Downsizing and simplifying. Thought that might pare down the mail too...yet I still get mailings for leaf guards, lawn services and aluminum siding....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 28, 2021, 10:01:54 PM
I had chocolate milk tonight and it was freaking delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on November 28, 2021, 10:09:49 PM
I had chocolate milk tonight and it was freaking delicious.

Premade, powder, or syrup?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on November 28, 2021, 10:19:11 PM
I had chocolate milk tonight and it was freaking delicious.

Fairlife Chocolate milk. Both high protein and freaking delicious.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on November 29, 2021, 09:32:46 AM
Those Progressive "don't be like your parents" commercials are starting to hit a little too close to home.

The airport one hit pretty close to home for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 29, 2021, 09:39:31 AM
I recently moved into an apartment after living in single-family houses for almost 30 years. Downsizing and simplifying. Thought that might pare down the mail too...yet I still get mailings for leaf guards, lawn services and aluminum siding....

  my dad, who's 87 and in a nursing home get's calls about lowering his rates for his student loans
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 29, 2021, 09:48:50 AM
  my dad, who's 87 and in a nursing home get's calls about lowering his rates for his student loans

I'm just really glad he is into lifelong learning.  I think there are free options out there though.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 29, 2021, 09:52:41 AM
I was happy that to get called on Thanksgiving to let me know about my car warranty.  That is diligence.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 29, 2021, 10:16:34 AM
Premade, powder, or syrup?

Pre-made from the grocery store .. is a 10/10.   Powder/syrup is about a 5.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 29, 2021, 10:51:37 AM
Pre-made from the grocery store .. is a 10/10.   Powder/syrup is about a 5.

Oberweis chocolate milk is the bomb. Not bad for something that comes from Illinois cows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on November 29, 2021, 02:55:41 PM
Oberweis chocolate milk is the bomb. Not bad for something that comes from Illinois cows.

Plenty of Wisconsin milk in Oberweiss products.


Diedrich's Production Unlimited
Twin Lakes, WI

DeBell Dairy
Salem, WI

DeBell Dairy
Kansasville, WI

Davis Farm
Sharon, WI

Koehl Farm
Darien, WI

Funk's Farview Acres
Janesville, WI

Hurtgen Farm
Elkhorn, WI

Lauderdale Farm
Elkhorn, WI

Ransom Farm
Avalon, WI
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on November 29, 2021, 03:47:11 PM
Plenty of Wisconsin milk in Oberweiss products.


Diedrich's Production Unlimited
Twin Lakes, WI

DeBell Dairy
Salem, WI

DeBell Dairy
Kansasville, WI

Davis Farm
Sharon, WI

Koehl Farm
Darien, WI

Funk's Farview Acres
Janesville, WI

Hurtgen Farm
Elkhorn, WI

Lauderdale Farm
Elkhorn, WI

Ransom Farm
Avalon, WI

Thanks!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 29, 2021, 05:40:41 PM
Bumper sticker seen today:

"Jesus loves you. The rest of us think you're an a--hole."

But without the dashes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 29, 2021, 05:44:41 PM
An oldie but goodie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 29, 2021, 06:44:09 PM
Bumper sticker seen today:

"Jesus loves you. The rest of us think you're an a--hole."

But without the dashes.

Please tell me your neighbor stuck it on your car?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 01, 2021, 10:56:56 AM
Don't be this car's driver, must have pissed off the trucker somehow
https://wgntv.com/news/video-shows-semi-truck-dragging-vehicle-on-i-294-with-driver-still-inside/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 01, 2021, 07:26:17 PM
Don't be this car's driver, must have pissed off the trucker somehow
https://wgntv.com/news/video-shows-semi-truck-dragging-vehicle-on-i-294-with-driver-still-inside/



That truck driver is either trying to kill the guy or totally oblivious. But yeah, let's give him a commercial driver's license....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 01, 2021, 08:13:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/3xLog21skqA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on December 02, 2021, 12:34:57 PM
This seems like poor sportsmanship.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1466082122096066563

The kid has been arrested, btw.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 02, 2021, 12:55:15 PM
There's a disturbing amount of people in the comments praising the aggressor
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on December 02, 2021, 01:22:30 PM
General rule to live by:  Don't touch another person anywhere on their bodies without their permission.

Seriously.

Tom: Bill, say hello to Bob. Bob, say hi to Bill

Bill: Hello Bob, nice to meet you. As a sign of friendship, would it be okay with you if I took your hand in mine and briefly shook it?

Bob: Hi Bill, nice to meet you too. Thanks for explaining yourself before touching me. You have my permission.

Seriously?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Pakuni on December 02, 2021, 01:30:00 PM
Tom: Bill, say hello to Bob. Bob, say hi to Bill

Bill: Hello Bob, nice to meet you. As a sign of friendship, would it be okay with you if I took your hand in mine and briefly shook it?

Bob: Hi Bill, nice to meet you too. Thanks for explaining yourself before touching me. You have my permission.

Seriously?

I think if you extend your hand for a shake, and the other person responds in kind, that's permission.
But you wouldn't just grab a person's hand and start shaking it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 02, 2021, 01:30:53 PM
I think if you extend your hand for a shake, and the other person responds in kind, that's permission.
But you wouldn't just grab a person's hand and start shaking it.

I feel like that's 90% of a child's experience when you meet your parents friends.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 02, 2021, 01:36:11 PM
Tom: Bill, say hello to Bob. Bob, say hi to Bill

Bill: Hello Bob, nice to meet you. As a sign of friendship, would it be okay with you if I took your hand in mine and briefly shook it?

Bob: Hi Bill, nice to meet you too. Thanks for explaining yourself before touching me. You have my permission.

Seriously?

There's this great thing called non-verbal communication
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 02, 2021, 01:52:30 PM
I think if you extend your hand for a shake, and the other person responds in kind, that's permission.
But you wouldn't just grab a person's hand and start shaking it.

This.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 02, 2021, 06:59:17 PM
There's a disturbing amount of people in the comments praising the aggressor


Yep. Our culture has increasingly bought into a "punch first, ask questions later" mindset. Scary (and depressing) to think anyone would consider that behavior justified....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 02, 2021, 09:29:38 PM
Creepy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPukuYb9xWw
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 03, 2021, 06:25:15 AM
Creepy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPukuYb9xWw

I can't wait to see them at Disneyworld.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: forgetful on December 03, 2021, 07:45:13 AM
I can't wait to see them at Disneyworld.

I'm just wondering how long we are away from a Westworld like park.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: muwarrior69 on December 03, 2021, 08:16:23 AM
General rule to live by:  Don't touch another person anywhere on their bodies without their permission.

Seriously.

When we were dating my wife and I held hands without asking permission; we kissed without asking permission and fell in love without asking permission. We met at our Company's Christmas party and were co-workers though in different departments.

Indeed we are living in different times.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 03, 2021, 08:23:51 AM
When we were dating my wife and I held hands without asking permission; we kissed without asking permission and fell in love without asking permission. We met at our Company's Christmas party and were co-workers though in different departments.

Indeed we are living in different times.
Yes indeed, we should definitely try to misinterpret chick's statement and take it literally to try to make a misguided point, even though we know better. Yes indeed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 03, 2021, 08:36:08 AM
When we were dating my wife and I held hands without asking permission; we kissed without asking permission and fell in love without asking permission. We met at our Company's Christmas party and were co-workers though in different departments.

Indeed we are living in different times.


???  "We kissed each other" implies consent was given even if it was non-verbal. 

Really people are going over-the-top about this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 03, 2021, 09:09:15 AM
When we were dating my wife and I held hands without asking permission; we kissed without asking permission and fell in love without asking permission. We met at our Company's Christmas party and were co-workers though in different departments.

Indeed we are living in different times.

If you kissed each other that means you had each other's permission. If one of you went in for the kiss and the other recoiled but the other grabbed them and kissed them anyway, that would be kissing without permission.

It's really not that hard
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on December 03, 2021, 09:33:42 AM
When we were dating my wife and I held hands without asking permission; we kissed without asking permission and fell in love without asking permission. We met at our Company's Christmas party and were co-workers though in different departments.

Indeed we are living in different times.

You met your wife at work?  I don’t date women with jobs.  I wait until their father shows me their dowry
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 03, 2021, 09:39:22 AM
See you allow breast feeding in public and boom this happens

https://wgntv.com/news/woman-reportedly-caught-breastfeeding-cat-on-delta-airlines-flight/?fbclid=IwAR1RDrfsiCoSBXBehflN1cVNzT1K97lhYS27cFl8FMEKKvCeT4u0HeayOp4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 03, 2021, 09:46:51 AM
Thank you Galway for putting that image in my head
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 03, 2021, 11:57:31 AM
See you allow breast feeding in public and boom this happens

https://wgntv.com/news/woman-reportedly-caught-breastfeeding-cat-on-delta-airlines-flight/?fbclid=IwAR1RDrfsiCoSBXBehflN1cVNzT1K97lhYS27cFl8FMEKKvCeT4u0HeayOp4

Flight originated in Syracuse, need we say more?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 03, 2021, 04:17:50 PM
Ah yes, "tripped and fell".

Bomb squad called to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after man gets WWII mortar stuck up his bottom
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/bomb-squad-called-gloucestershire-royal-6298076

"The bomb squad was called to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Thursday (December 2), after a patient was admitted with a mortar shell stuck in his rectum.

The man was a military enthusiast who found the shell while clearing out, but somehow "tripped" and fell onto the 57mm piece of army ordnance that landed him in hospital"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on December 03, 2021, 04:19:29 PM
It was a million to one shot, doc.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 03, 2021, 08:29:47 PM
Bullseye.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 03, 2021, 09:19:37 PM
Bullseye.

A bigger explosion than Real Chili the next morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 04, 2021, 06:46:47 AM
Tactical nuke?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 04, 2021, 09:10:17 AM
Tactical nuke?

Preparation H Bomb, the thermonuclear suppository.   - G. Carlin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 04, 2021, 09:48:37 AM
Who doesn't clean up WWII ordinance with no pants on?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 04, 2021, 10:42:21 AM
Who doesn't clean up WWII ordinance with no pants on?

I usually go for a$$less chaps when I do it so I can relate to the hazards of potentially falling on a bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 04, 2021, 11:18:36 AM
I usually go for a$$less chaps when I do it so I can relate to the hazards of potentially falling on a bomb.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 04, 2021, 11:23:28 AM
FIFY

I mean that's just standard day to day activities but was trying to make it relevant to the topic
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 04, 2021, 11:25:58 AM
I mean that's just standard day to day activities but was trying to make it relevant to the topic

Fair.

After all, real men don't wear PPE beyond assless chaps when defusing a bomb.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 04, 2021, 04:55:00 PM
See you allow breast feeding in public and boom this happens

https://wgntv.com/news/woman-reportedly-caught-breastfeeding-cat-on-delta-airlines-flight/?fbclid=IwAR1RDrfsiCoSBXBehflN1cVNzT1K97lhYS27cFl8FMEKKvCeT4u0HeayOp4


Taking crazy cat lady to an entirely new level…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 06, 2021, 03:54:43 PM
Is Chicos the brains behind MUPoop?


No posts since August.

https://www.mupoop.com/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 07, 2021, 09:18:51 AM
I gotta rant here. Is anyone else sick of the people who post "it's (insert year) why do we still have (insert perceived injustice here)" and then feel like they've made a sound logical argument or an enlightened statement? I've been seeing people so this for like 10 damn years and it's driving me insane. The year is always dynamic and there's always a perceived issue. People in the year 300ad could've said "it's the year 300 why do we still crucify people? We're better than that". Saying it's the year X doesn't somehow qualify the year or period as any more enlightened than previous years! People who say this crap drive me insane.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 07, 2021, 09:22:13 AM
It's 2021!   Why are we still having rants?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 07, 2021, 09:33:20 AM
Fair.

After all, real men don't wear PPE beyond assless chaps when defusing a bomb.

In Crocs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on December 07, 2021, 10:15:03 AM

No posts since August.

https://www.mupoop.com/

He’s WarriorDucks on Twitter and he spends his time replying to people he disagrees with.  It’s pretty awesome
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 07, 2021, 03:34:55 PM
He’s WarriorDucks on Twitter and he spends his time replying to people he disagrees with.  It’s pretty awesome

Sheesh. I wish I wouldn't have opened that twitter page. The sheer number of replies is just mind-boggling.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 07, 2021, 07:47:31 PM
I've given this a lot of thought and I think I like chocolate milk more than egg nog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 07, 2021, 08:08:07 PM
I've given this a lot of thought and I think I like chocolate milk more than egg nog.
You apparently have never had Oberweis egg nog.
I am normally a hater of all things from Illinois, but not that.

Also, Oberweis chocolate milk is amazing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 08, 2021, 08:05:15 AM
Sheesh. I wish I wouldn't have opened that twitter page. The sheer number of replies is just mind-boggling.

Truly deranged individual.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 08, 2021, 08:13:29 AM
Truly deranged individual.

Glad he has an outlet there instead of here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 08, 2021, 09:34:28 AM
Glad he has an outlet there instead of here.
+ infinity
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 08, 2021, 10:39:44 AM
Glad he has an outlet there instead of here.

Don't be so sure. It seems like every day a new poster is accused of being chicos. I'm not convinced that every user on here, me included, isn't chicos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 08, 2021, 10:40:25 AM
I am Spartacus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 08, 2021, 11:43:49 AM
This seems like a nice gesture by chick and glow:

Marquette alumni couple launches $10 million giving challenge to transform and integrate student health, wellness and recreation services
https://today.marquette.edu/2021/12/marquette-alumni-couple-launches-10-million-giving-challenge-to-transform-and-integrate-student-health-wellness-and-recreation-services/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 08, 2021, 01:29:30 PM
This seems like a nice gesture by chick and glow:

Marquette alumni couple launches $10 million giving challenge to transform and integrate student health, wellness and recreation services
https://today.marquette.edu/2021/12/marquette-alumni-couple-launches-10-million-giving-challenge-to-transform-and-integrate-student-health-wellness-and-recreation-services/

That sounds like what Xavier just opened last year, the HUB - Health United Building.  It has all new rec facilities for the student including indoor running track, pool and exercise equipment as well as new simulation rooms for the School of Nursing and a walk-in clinic run in partnership with Tri-Health. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 08, 2021, 03:06:57 PM
Wendy's gets my vote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T718FxPy0Es
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 08, 2021, 07:15:14 PM
Don't be so sure. It seems like every day a new poster is accused of being chicos. I'm not convinced that every user on here, me included, isn't chicos.

I once suspected I might be Chicos, but then realized I didn't name drop nearly often enough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 09, 2021, 04:46:01 PM
I once suspected I might be Chicos, but then realized I didn't name drop nearly often enough.
Crossed my mind but I'm not a traditional.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 09, 2021, 05:58:17 PM
https://twitter.com/HldMyBeer/status/1469063048350650374
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 10, 2021, 12:32:08 PM
https://twitter.com/HldMyBeer/status/1469063048350650374

I've seen dumber ways to smell like beer, and drink beer with all kinds of random crap in it, but this is close.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 10, 2021, 03:23:28 PM
Florida, where all the stupid is mysteriously gathering like they are competing for The Prize in Highlander:

Florida Man Angry Over Neighbors' Parking Habits Uses Flamethrower at Occupied Car
https://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-angry-over-neighbors-parking-habits-uses-flamethrower-occupied-car-police-1658177

"A Florida man used a flamethrower on a car with three teenagers inside after he was angry about a running feud with his neighbor's parking habits.

According to police, Abrams admitted to shooting the flame thrower in the direction of the vehicle but said he didn't target the teens inside.

This isn't the first time Abrams has used a flamethrower in the neighborhood. Gainey said Abrams often sprayed flames to scare away visitors at her home.

"When he shoots it, it lights the whole road up," Gainey said. "It's like it's daylight outside. He'll do it in the middle of the night.""
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 10, 2021, 08:53:42 PM
Florida, where all the stupid is mysteriously gathering like they are competing for The Prize in Highlander:

Florida Man Angry Over Neighbors' Parking Habits Uses Flamethrower at Occupied Car
https://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-angry-over-neighbors-parking-habits-uses-flamethrower-occupied-car-police-1658177

"A Florida man used a flamethrower on a car with three teenagers inside after he was angry about a running feud with his neighbor's parking habits.

According to police, Abrams admitted to shooting the flame thrower in the direction of the vehicle but said he didn't target the teens inside.

This isn't the first time Abrams has used a flamethrower in the neighborhood. Gainey said Abrams often sprayed flames to scare away visitors at her home.

"When he shoots it, it lights the whole road up," Gainey said. "It's like it's daylight outside. He'll do it in the middle of the night.""

""This family, how could I say this—the worst thing that could ever happen to a neighborhood," Abrams said. "They've had issues with other residents, and it needs to be brought to light."

He was just trying to bring things to light!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: willie warrior on December 11, 2021, 04:53:47 PM
Chicos=The Sultan of South Bend
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 12, 2021, 02:25:17 PM
Damn, that is interesting.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/rerwxt/artificial_breeding_of_salmon/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on December 12, 2021, 06:30:30 PM
According to police, Abrams admitted to shooting the flame thrower in the direction of the vehicle but said he didn't target the teens inside.

This isn't the first time Abrams has used a flamethrower in the neighborhood. Gainey said Abrams often sprayed flames to scare away visitors at her home.

This is just incredible.

“Yes I shot a RPG at the house, but I wasn’t trying to target the people inside!”

And then “yea, he does it all the time.  That’s how he breaks up my dinner parties that go on too long”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on December 13, 2021, 10:53:02 PM
We have a fox that lives in our suburban neighborhood and for each of the past two mornings in a row, I've driven by him while he's trotting down the sidewalk with a dead squirrel in his mouth.

I could have sworn this morning, he looked over and gave me the "whassup" head jerk.
That fox is my goddam hero.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 14, 2021, 07:11:02 AM
We have a fox that lives in our suburban neighborhood and for each of the past two mornings in a row, I've driven by him while he's trotting down the sidewalk with a dead squirrel in his mouth.

I could have sworn this morning, he looked over and gave me the "whassup" head jerk.
That fox is my goddam hero.

Mememememememe
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 14, 2021, 07:09:43 PM
Great news for Scoop dentists:

Viagra reduces risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by nearly 70 percent
https://www.studyfinds.org/viagra-reduces-alzheimers-risk/?utm_campaign=Study%20Time%21%20Latest%20Articles%20From%20StudyFinds.org&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 14, 2021, 07:14:21 PM
Lettuce no how it works out fore ewe, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 14, 2021, 08:15:33 PM
Great news for Scoop dentists:

Viagra reduces risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by nearly 70 percent
https://www.studyfinds.org/viagra-reduces-alzheimers-risk/?utm_campaign=Study%20Time%21%20Latest%20Articles%20From%20StudyFinds.org&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter

  if you're looking for your dentist to prescribe this for ya, good luck...not in our "tool box" of medications.  you would be better off axking your shrink
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on December 15, 2021, 08:48:15 AM
My son turned 34 today, and he has 2 sons of his own.

That seems impossible, given how effen young I am!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 15, 2021, 10:18:29 AM
Intellectual age iz different dan chronological age, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 15, 2021, 10:19:13 AM
Intellectual age iz different dan chronological age, aina?

Well, he has the self control of an 8 year old, aina.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 15, 2021, 10:30:26 AM
Craps da bedd 'bout as much two, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 15, 2021, 01:11:21 PM
Craps da bedd 'bout as much two, hey?

Just like his hero, sleepy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 15, 2021, 01:46:49 PM
Intellectual age iz different dan chronological age, aina?

Let me tell you a story about Satchel Paige...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 15, 2021, 02:37:29 PM
Just like his hero, sleepy.

Your hero Diaper Don tho....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 15, 2021, 08:39:15 PM
She sounded nice.

https://www.fayobserver.com/obituaries/m0028451
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 15, 2021, 09:28:14 PM
She sounded nice.

https://www.fayobserver.com/obituaries/m0028451

Have you really lived if you don't have an obit like that?

I fully plan on writing my own obit when it's time for me to cross the rainbow bridge.  I just hope I don't croak while writing in on the sh!there and squeezing one out turns into an aneurysm, and don't get to finish it.

If I do go that way, my college roommate Joe will be given the pen to finish it.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 16, 2021, 08:22:37 AM
Have you really lived if you don't have an obit like that?

I fully plan on writing my own obit when it's time for me to cross the rainbow bridge.  I just hope I don't croak while writing in on the sh!there and squeezing one out turns into an aneurysm, and don't get to finish it.

If I do go that way, my college roommate Joe will be given the pen to finish it.



Sounds like a plan Elvis!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 22, 2021, 10:28:43 PM
Excellent.  Sound must be on for this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/comments/rmghgk/the_sound_of_500_people_cracking_their_knuckles/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 29, 2021, 12:40:56 PM
Improve your fitness and longevity in just seconds (or maybe a few minutes) a day....

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/well/move/short-workouts-mind-body.html

In a year filled with Covid-related hopes, setbacks, advances and losses, the most vital exercise science of 2021 provided a reminder that for many of us, our bodies and minds can strengthen, endure and flourish, no matter our circumstances. If we move our bodies in the right ways, a growing body of evidence suggests we might live with greater stamina, purpose and cognitive clarity for many years to come. And it may not take much movement.

In fact, some of the year’s biggest fitness news concerned how little exercise we might be able to get away with, while maintaining or even improving our health. A study from January, for instance, showed that just five minutes of intense calisthenics substantially improved college students’ aerobic fitness and leg strength. Another series of studies from the University of Texas found that four seconds — yes, seconds — of ferocious bicycle pedaling, repeated several times, was enough to raise adults’ strength and endurance, whatever their age or health when they started.


FWIW, I used to run for hours, then switched to cycling for hours. I was fit for sure, but I always assumed I needed to keep up my routine or lose fitness. Now I just workout for 15-20 minutes every day and am still in really good shape...and it appears I may still be getting more than I need to stay fit.

You're welcome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 29, 2021, 12:58:19 PM
I have always felt that various type of interval training got me in better shape than long, boring a$$ cardio workouts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on December 29, 2021, 04:52:01 PM
Your hero Diaper Don tho....

Whataboutism in every thread. Why are you stuck in the past?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on December 30, 2021, 12:30:42 PM
I have always felt that various type of interval training got me in better shape than long, boring a$$ cardio workouts.



True about intervals...and I often did intervals (and/or hills) on my boring-a$$ runs and bike rides when that info came out years back. Definitely better than just steady pace the whole way.

But the novel thing I was referring to is the idea that you can do just a few "ferocious" bursts of several seconds long each, and then basically be done with your workout...and still improve your strength and endurance regardless of age or health when you started.

I still do more than that - a few weights and stuff - but I throw in a few brief "ferocious" (true max effort) bursts on a spinning bike now, and then head home after about 20 minutes total of working out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 30, 2021, 01:02:28 PM
Whataboutism in every thread. Why are you stuck in the past?

Because many won't acknowledge it. 

And if there is one person here who is firmly rooted in the past it is you, my friend.

You even went as far as to quote a post from FIFTEEN DAYS AGO.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 01, 2022, 12:29:32 AM
https://twitter.com/timjhogan/status/1476720266218811393
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 01, 2022, 10:26:11 AM
So, did everyone shoot off their guns last night?

https://mke-police.herokuapp.com/?date=2022-01-01

Edit:  This is a recording near Sherman Park last night:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-prp2S5HWzz9oUIsxIphAIbD_--h1t_w/view

Unbelievable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on January 01, 2022, 11:44:27 AM
So, did everyone shoot off their guns last night?

https://mke-police.herokuapp.com/?date=2022-01-01

Edit:  This is a recording near Sherman Park last night:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-prp2S5HWzz9oUIsxIphAIbD_--h1t_w/view

Unbelievable.

Fireworks in my neighborhood until 3:30 or so
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 01, 2022, 11:46:50 AM
Should move to da Quon. No fireworks, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on January 01, 2022, 11:50:35 AM
Should move to da Quon. No fireworks, aina?

Sounds terrible
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 01, 2022, 12:00:39 PM
So, did everyone shoot off their guns last night?

https://mke-police.herokuapp.com/?date=2022-01-01

Edit:  This is a recording near Sherman Park last night:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-prp2S5HWzz9oUIsxIphAIbD_--h1t_w/view

Unbelievable.





Nah, just Vietnam...Milwaukee style, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 01, 2022, 05:36:43 PM
Any y'all know how much these color analysts get paid? Bardo has the same threads on for the Bucks game that he wore for the MU game, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on January 01, 2022, 05:43:39 PM
Fireworks in my neighborhood until 3:30 or so

Are you in Bay View?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on January 01, 2022, 05:46:41 PM
Are you in Bay View?

No, over on the west side near Greenfield
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 01, 2022, 06:35:16 PM
Any y'all know how much these color analysts get paid? Bardo has the same threads on for the Bucks game that he wore for the MU game, hey?

Hey why not. Got up, drove up from Chicago, collects two checks and hopefully gets back home.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 01, 2022, 06:45:37 PM
'spose if its snowin' ta beet all hell, he kan crash at Rico's crib if he only makes it ta Greenfield, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on January 04, 2022, 04:54:03 PM
The New Big East is an awesome conference. But as said 10 years ago  MU went from haves in the Old Big East to have nots in the New Big East. Have been going to most MU games since the 1960’s and for the first time am not excited to go to a game. Students are telling me they wish they did not choose MU. I saw 2 grade school girls crying after the Creighton game. We have no NCAA wins in 9 years and counting. We should of went to another conference but it is too late for that. What should MU do. Thank You for letting me vent. Go Marquette! I will be there again tonight as most always! We Are Marquette!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 04, 2022, 05:47:09 PM
The New Big East is an awesome conference. But as said 10 years ago  MU went from haves in the Old Big East to have nots in the New Big East.

Indeed, it's interesting to see the rise and fall.  MU is plucked out of Conference USA and for several seasons, is in the top half of the BE.

The NBE forms, and new schools Xavier, Creighton, Butler (and now UConn) come in, and boom, they are top half teams and MU is looking up at these damn interlopers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 04, 2022, 06:57:13 PM
The New Big East is an awesome conference. But as said 10 years ago  MU went from haves in the Old Big East to have nots in the New Big East. Have been going to most MU games since the 1960’s and for the first time am not excited to go to a game. Students are telling me they wish they did not choose MU. I saw 2 grade school girls crying after the Creighton game. We have no NCAA wins in 9 years and counting. We should of went to another conference but it is too late for that. What should MU do. Thank You for letting me vent. Go Marquette! I will be there again tonight as most always! We Are Marquette!



Ummm, if current students are telling you they wish they hadn't chosen MU:

1. Our problems run far deeper than the hoops program; and
2. They were pretty naive to expect that things were going to dramatically change after the last couple of years.

I totally get how a successful sports team can totally change the feeling on campus, and how a letdown from previous expectations is disappointing - I was a student during the Hank era in the early '80s - but when the team struggled I was FAR more focused on girls, drinking, girls, my grades and girls to let it get me that down. Wishing I had gone elsewhere just because we fell fast under Hank? Never.

And yeah - I get how the current situation is technically worse than we had under Hank. But the drop from before to after (Al to Hank; Buzz to Wojo/Shaka) was pretty comparable.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 04, 2022, 06:57:31 PM
nm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 06, 2022, 07:01:51 PM
nm
You are correct I was there too, but still had fun
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 07, 2022, 08:38:03 AM
Wait til the end. Classic comedy gold.

https://twitter.com/TashP351/status/1479368900089425921?s=20
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 07, 2022, 09:19:17 PM
Because this never gets old…

https://web.archive.org/web/19980625192825/http://www.gomarquette.edu/mbball/audio/1997-98/louisvilleshort.wav
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 10, 2022, 01:44:33 PM
I'll just leave this here
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/01/10/arbys-spicy-diablo-dare-sandwich/9133271002/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 10, 2022, 01:50:52 PM
¡Ay, caramba!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 10, 2022, 01:52:09 PM
I'll just leave this here
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/01/10/arbys-spicy-diablo-dare-sandwich/9133271002/

Racist ^^^
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 10, 2022, 06:45:48 PM
Racist ^^^

Me?  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 10, 2022, 06:48:29 PM
I'll just leave this here
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/01/10/arbys-spicy-diablo-dare-sandwich/9133271002/



This just has to be a typo:

“This is not a sandwich for the faint of heart,” Patrick Schwing, Arby’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 10, 2022, 06:56:34 PM


This just has to be a typo:

“This is not a sandwich for the faint of heart,” Patrick Schwing, Arby’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement.

https://youtu.be/Zm8UFuuubro
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 15, 2022, 01:46:01 PM
I ate pizza during the MU-SHU game. Then I had a spoonful of Nutella after we won.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2022, 03:11:46 PM
I'd love to hear a realtor spin this

https://patch.com/wisconsin/oakcreek/south-milwaukee-home-has-relief-bathroom-strained-households
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 19, 2022, 05:06:45 PM
I'd love to hear a realtor soon this

https://patch.com/wisconsin/oakcreek/south-milwaukee-home-has-relief-bathroom-strained-households

It already has an accepted offer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2022, 05:09:20 PM
It already has an accepted offer.

The family that goes together stays together!

Did you notice it has three toilets but 4 sinks? I don't know why I'm fixated on that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on January 19, 2022, 05:10:23 PM
It already has an accepted offer.

Are those toilets Real Chili-proof?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 19, 2022, 05:59:18 PM
The family that goes together stays together!

Did you notice it has three toilets but 4 sinks? I don't know why I'm fixated on that.

If you're desperate enough, a sink can be a toilet for those who can stand and pee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 19, 2022, 06:11:07 PM
The family that goes together stays together!

Did you notice it has three toilets but 4 sinks? I don't know why I'm fixated on that.

There is actually 4 toilets in another picture I have seen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2022, 06:53:22 PM
There is actually 4 toilets in another picture I have seen.

Ah gotcha, my OCD is relieved
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2022, 07:06:10 PM
Are those toilets Real Chili-proof?


Nothing made by man is TOTALLY Real Chili-proof.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2022, 07:08:57 PM
If you're desperate enough, a sink can be a toilet for those who can stand and pee.



Or for someone who can't stand and pee, but doesn't mind climbing up on the sink.

And yes - I saw this happen in real life, at a National Avenue Bar on a Brewers Opening Day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 19, 2022, 07:44:47 PM
Are those toilets Real Chili-proof?

As you fill one up, you just move to the next one.  Repeat.  Repeat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 19, 2022, 07:47:46 PM
As you fill one up, you just move to the next one.  Repeat.  Repeat.



Spoken like someone with experience.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 19, 2022, 07:52:25 PM
Posting frequency on Scoop would go down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 19, 2022, 11:37:35 PM


Spoken like someone with experience.

I've been banned from Real Chili for 22 years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 20, 2022, 08:43:44 AM
Today is National Cheese Lovers Day.

Not to be confused with National Cheese Day, which is June 4th.

.. nor, National Cheese Pizza Day, September 5th.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on January 20, 2022, 08:52:05 AM
Today is National Cheese Lovers Day.

Not to be confused with National Cheese Day, which is June 4th.

.. nor, National Cheese Pizza Day, September 5th.

Nor National Mac and Cheese Day, July 14th.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 20, 2022, 12:52:01 PM
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/m-m-characters-redesigned-progressive-world/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=148825300

"M&M characters redesigned for a "more dynamic, progressive world," Mars announces

M&M's iconic characters — six different colored "lentils," each with their own personality — have gotten a modern makeover for a "more dynamic, progressive world," Mars said Thursday. The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community, as well as spotlighting the character's "personalities, rather than their gender."

The most notable changes include the green M&M's redesign, which will exchange the white heeled go-go boots she was given in 1997 for "cool, laid-back sneakers to reflect her effortless confidence." Mars had received criticism for the green M&M's sexy characterization. The green M&M will also be "better represented to reflect confidence and empowerment, as a strong female, and known for much more than her boots."

The green M&M and the brown M&M will have a more friendly relationship, showcasing a "force supporting women." The two characters' dynamic will have them "together throwing shine and not shade," the company said. The two characters have sometimes been at odds in advertisements, but they have also been seen as friends — or more than friends in others, like this viral tweet from 2015 showing the two holding hands on a beach.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 20, 2022, 01:35:34 PM
Personally, I'd have just redesigned them without adding all the commentary.

I saw this on Osita Nwanevu's twitter this morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 20, 2022, 08:51:30 PM
Today is National Cheese Lovers Day.

Not to be confused with National Cheese Day, which is June 4th.

.. nor, National Cheese Pizza Day, September 5th.

Nor National Mac and Cheese Day, July 14th.

Nor National Cheeseburger day, September 18th

...nor National Cheese Curd Day, October 15th.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 20, 2022, 09:30:22 PM
Nor National String Cheese Day on September 20th
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 21, 2022, 05:16:20 PM
Which of you creepy jamokes goes by "Breast Milk Enjoyer"?

https://unherd.com/2022/01/why-are-men-drinking-breast-milk/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 21, 2022, 06:27:52 PM
Which of you creepy jamokes goes by "Breast Milk Enjoyer"?

https://unherd.com/2022/01/why-are-men-drinking-breast-milk/

Well I need to shower for a month after reading that that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: manny31 on January 21, 2022, 08:19:42 PM
Which of you creepy jamokes goes by "Breast Milk Enjoyer"?

https://unherd.com/2022/01/why-are-men-drinking-breast-milk/

Is jamoke a perjorative? I personally like it. Two of my other favorites are schmada(s) and jibroni(s).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 22, 2022, 12:59:10 AM
Well I need to shower for a month after reading that that.

Yeah, I'm not even gonna make a joke about that.

New subject please.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 23, 2022, 02:20:57 PM
Which of you creepy jamokes goes by "Breast Milk Enjoyer"?

https://unherd.com/2022/01/why-are-men-drinking-breast-milk/


But National Breast Feeding Month isn’t until August….
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 25, 2022, 12:38:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/iWa-6g-TbgI
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on January 25, 2022, 12:42:21 PM
That song reached #7 on the Billboard charts, which says A LOT about how big Eddie Murphy was in 1985, immediately after Beverly Hills Cop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: YaBlueIt on January 25, 2022, 01:07:55 PM
Personally, I'd have just redesigned them without adding all the commentary.

That attitude won't sell many M&Ms! This meaningless change got primetime coverage on Tucker Carlson a few days ago, which then went viral on twitter, all for free.

Just like Hasbro and the estate of Dr. Seuss, they know how to milk a controversy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 26, 2022, 09:18:34 AM
This pic popped up in my photo memories feed today.

For 10 Scoop Points, what is going on in this picture of the BC taken on this day?

(https://snipboard.io/FxHNmh.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on January 26, 2022, 09:20:29 AM
This pic popped up in my photo memories feed today.

For 10 Scoop Points, what is going on in this picture of the BC taken on this day?

(https://snipboard.io/FxHNmh.jpg)

That's the bat game.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 26, 2022, 09:22:13 AM
This pic popped up in my photo memories feed today.

For 10 Scoop Points, what is going on in this picture of the BC taken on this day?

(https://snipboard.io/FxHNmh.jpg)

"I will always love you"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 26, 2022, 09:38:18 AM
(https://snipboard.io/ajx1vo.jpg)

To be honest, while I very much remember Novak hitting the 3 vs. Notre Dame ..

The Bat Experience will never be forgotten.

.. 9 years ago today. 

I think for the 10th anniversary, MU should do something.   They should 100% schedule Providence and have a half time ceremony of some sort.   

Maybe a Bat Bobblehead?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 26, 2022, 09:40:44 AM
Get specially made towels and present one to Cooley in a ceremony.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on January 26, 2022, 09:41:37 AM
(https://snipboard.io/ajx1vo.jpg)

To be honest, while I very much remember Novak hitting the 3 vs. Notre Dame ..

The Bat Experience will never be forgotten.

.. 9 years ago today. 

I think for the 10th anniversary, MU should do something.   They should 100% schedule Providence and have a half time ceremony of some sort.   

Maybe a Bat Bobblehead?

Nah. Bring in live bats. Cooley will retreat to the locker room after a firing off a string of expletives. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 26, 2022, 09:45:47 AM
Get specially made towels and present one to Cooley in a ceremony.

Bat Parachute Towel Drop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on January 26, 2022, 09:49:28 AM
Bat Parachute Towel Drop

Yes!  With the “Batman” theme playing. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 26, 2022, 09:58:36 AM
Yes!  With the “Batman” theme playing.

"Bat Out of Hell" t-shirt gun
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 26, 2022, 09:59:09 AM
These ideas are bat-$hit crazy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 26, 2022, 07:33:32 PM
(https://snipboard.io/ajx1vo.jpg)

To be honest, while I very much remember Novak hitting the 3 vs. Notre Dame ..

The Bat Experience will never be forgotten.

.. 9 years ago today. 

I think for the 10th anniversary, MU should do something.   They should 100% schedule Providence and have a half time ceremony of some sort.   

Maybe a Bat Bobblehead?

   gotta have ozzie osbourne throw out the first bat...before he makes it his appetizer :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 26, 2022, 08:34:51 PM
People lighting their phones and swaying to Whitney Houston was epic. Great memories....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 27, 2022, 10:10:17 AM
Has any video ever surfaced?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2022, 12:29:46 PM
Has any video ever surfaced?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_KsRVVTnoA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 27, 2022, 12:48:24 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_KsRVVTnoA

Edit: Hilltopper's got it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 27, 2022, 12:51:23 PM
Much better videos:

https://www.youtube.com/v/j55t0qiK2hc

https://www.youtube.com/v/XczEPQBV6os
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 27, 2022, 01:25:23 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/se4k5j/butler_with_a_guaranteed_loss_on_feb_12/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb

Butler playing themselves
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on January 27, 2022, 01:54:24 PM
Thanks, but as I thought, no clips with the bat and Cooley covering his head etc. Was 2 or 3 times that play was stopped?

Much better videos:

https://www.youtube.com/v/j55t0qiK2hc

https://www.youtube.com/v/XczEPQBV6os
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2022, 02:56:44 PM
Pet peeve of the day: People who say "where are you at?" instead of "where are you?"

What do they get from the at that isn't already conveyed by "where are you?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 27, 2022, 03:54:03 PM
Pet peeve of the day: People who say "where are you at?" instead of "where are you?"

What do they get from the at that isn't already conveyed by "where are you?"

Reminds me of the graduation card I gave to chick jr.  It had two girls in caps and gowns on the front.

"Where's the graduation party at?"
"Don't end a sentence with a preposition!"

"Okay, where's the graduation party at, BITCH!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 27, 2022, 04:31:51 PM
Reminds me of the graduation card I gave to chick jr.  It had two girls in caps and gowns on the front.

"Where's the graduation party at?"
"Don't end a sentence with a preposition!"

"Okay, where's the graduation party at, BITCH!"


 ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on January 28, 2022, 10:52:21 AM
We recently bought a coffee-maker with an insulated stainless pot instead of a glass pot and a heating plate. I keep thinking, "what took us so long." I love this thing. I'm working from home this week and I can just bring the whole pot into my office and it stays hot for hours.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 28, 2022, 08:26:27 PM
We recently bought a coffee-maker with an insulated stainless pot instead of a glass pot and a heating plate. I keep thinking, "what took us so long." I love this thing. I'm working from home this week and I can just bring the whole pot into my office and it stays hot for hours.



Those stainless pots are great, but you really need to tip many of them at a steep angle to pour the coffee. I am currently using a Cuisanart for drip coffee, but thinking of upgrading to a Moccamaster. They get great reviews and are supposedly built like tanks.

Anyone here tried one?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 29, 2022, 01:25:41 PM


Those stainless pots are great, but you really need to tip many of them at a steep angle to pour the coffee. I am currently using a Cuisanart for drip coffee, but thinking of upgrading to a Moccamaster. They get great reviews and are supposedly built like tanks.

Anyone here tried one?

I have a moccamaster.  It's expensive and makes about the same cup of coffee as my previous maker.  The biggest change for me in coffee quality was using a capresso grinder to get the right grind and using filtered water.

Still have to clean the moccamaster, and the glass carafe is the one that I have... the glass feels like it is about a millimeter thick and I'm always worried about bumping it into anything and it shattering.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorstrack on January 29, 2022, 04:48:38 PM
Last name same as school name, I’ll go first…
Tyler Brown, Brown University

 https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/26777732/tyler-brown/ (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/26777732/tyler-brown/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 30, 2022, 08:50:41 PM
I have a moccamaster.  It's expensive and makes about the same cup of coffee as my previous maker.  The biggest change for me in coffee quality was using a capresso grinder to get the right grind and using filtered water.

Still have to clean the moccamaster, and the glass carafe is the one that I have... the glass feels like it is about a millimeter thick and I'm always worried about bumping it into anything and it shattering.


Thanks. If I got a Moccamaster, I would likely get the stainless pot, but still it wouldn’t be worth it if it doesn’t improve the coffee quality. I am also looking at the Oxo 8 cup brewer, which gets good reviews and is half the cost of the Moccamaster.

I already have a high-end (Mazzer) grinder, so grind quality would not be an issue with either.

Both brewers are certified to brew at proper temperatures by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. With that certification, plus fresh, properly ground beans, the rest may just be aesthetics, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 30, 2022, 09:28:09 PM

Thanks. If I got a Moccamaster, I would likely get the stainless pot, but still it wouldn’t be worth it if it doesn’t improve the coffee quality. I am also looking at the Oxo 8 cup brewer, which gets good reviews and is half the cost of the Moccamaster.

I already have a high-end (Mazzer) grinder, so grind quality would not be an issue with either.

Both brewers are certified to brew at proper temperatures by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. With that certification, plus fresh, properly ground beans, the rest may just be aesthetics, hey?

Eh, it looks fine.  I also don't love all the plastic on the thing. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 01, 2022, 02:55:57 PM
Meathead brawl at Golden Corral...

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/01/watch-massive-brawl-breaks-out-in-bensalem-golden-corral-over-alleged-steak-shortage/

We can do better Scoopers over the new Arby's Smoked Brisket. I suggest a Glendale Arby's annexing by Whitefish Bay by Topper's "little green men".

https://www.arbys.com/menu/meals/brisket-bacon-beef-dip-meal

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 01, 2022, 09:43:45 PM
It's happening.gif
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 02, 2022, 10:30:41 AM
Happy National Pizza Day!

Celebrate accordingly....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 07, 2022, 05:37:23 PM
I had a tuna sandwich for lunch. It was really good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 07, 2022, 06:15:17 PM
I had a tuna sandwich for lunch. It was really good.
Nice but no pics..,,
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 08, 2022, 01:42:48 PM
Nice but no pics..,,



Ya probably don't want 'em today, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 08, 2022, 01:47:49 PM
I had a tuna sandwich for lunch. It was really good.

Toasted or cold?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 08, 2022, 02:34:37 PM
Toasted or cold?

Tuna melt is one of my favorite sandwiches.

Especially if you can get it on marble Rye with some grilled onions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 08, 2022, 06:04:26 PM
Toasted or cold?


Cold. Lazy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 09, 2022, 12:28:25 PM
I had some tasty egg salad today. Extra nummy with crumbled bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 09, 2022, 01:01:10 PM
I had some tasty egg salad today. Extra nummy with crumbled bacon.

Yum. I also add a garlic mustard aioli to egg or tuna salad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 09, 2022, 10:06:39 PM
This should be its own thread .. What snacks are you making for the Superbowl?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 09, 2022, 10:12:31 PM
This should be its own thread .. What snacks are you making for the Superbowl?

Balut
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 10, 2022, 06:18:56 AM
Balut

I'm more of a Surströmming man, myself
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 10, 2022, 07:57:55 AM
I'm more of a Surströmming man, myself

That and head cheese are definitely on the Super Bowl menu as well. Wash it down with Malort. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 10, 2022, 10:25:35 AM
Damnit, get serious people.

I'll go first:  Pizza rolls, fresh from the freezer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on February 10, 2022, 10:33:31 AM
Damnit, get serious people.

I'll go first:  Pizza rolls, fresh from the freezer.
Air fried chicken wings with a variety of sauces (Buffalo, Teriyaki, thai)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 10, 2022, 10:34:39 AM
Damnit, get serious people.

I'll go first:  Pizza rolls, fresh from the freezer.

That's might be the scariest of all the foods mentioned!

But since you want serious I'll likely do  bacon wrapped dates stuffed with pepper jack on the grill to get some smoke in there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 10, 2022, 10:37:09 AM
At work.   Big pizza, breadsticks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on February 10, 2022, 10:43:20 AM
At work.   Big pizza, breadsticks.
(https://i0.wp.com/blog.slicelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/B2C-BlogPost-Social-WorldPizza-Cover.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 10, 2022, 10:44:54 AM
Mmmmmm.   A little worried about what he might consider sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUfan12 on February 10, 2022, 11:27:12 AM
Giant pretzel from MU alum-owned Milwaukee Pretzel Co. with homemade beer cheese dip.

Probably some sweet chili wings.

Beer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 10, 2022, 01:14:11 PM
Will probably just pickup a par-baked from Marco's Pizza College in the late afternoon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 10, 2022, 08:03:26 PM
Enjoyed watching the ND student - sporting a mullet - on college Jeopardy finish in negative numbers and not even make it to Final Jeopardy.

(https://i1.wp.com/ndsmcobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1644173788-3444b673b850292.jpeg?resize=390%2C533&ssl=1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 10, 2022, 08:09:03 PM
His dad has a job lined up for him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 11, 2022, 11:05:48 AM
Nothing cheers me up more than seeing this bear getting hit in the nuts.


https://www.youtube.com/v/8kjY9sKdHlY?t=15
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 11, 2022, 12:04:59 PM
Nothing cheers me up more than seeing this bear getting hit in the nuts.


https://www.youtube.com/v/8kjY9sKdHlY?t=15

Living in the country, you very quickly learn to respect electric fences. A woman we know told us about her brother who, at about the age of ten, got into a "I dare you" contest with one of his friends. Her brother offered to be the first to take the dare- pee on an electric fence. She said "he never did THAT again!" I asked her if he had a long career with the Vienna Boys Choir after that. Oh- and his friend? No, he did not live up to his end of the bargain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 11, 2022, 12:17:40 PM
My buddy has a cabin in Florence, porcupines were constantly chewing up the pressure treated lumber making up his steps and porch (trail cam verified).

They now have an electric fence wrapped around that, problem solved.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 11, 2022, 01:18:33 PM
Ok, ok, so this just happened.

You know how in movies, the spy is handed a gun or whatever, and he knows it only has one bullet left because of the weight in his hand?

So, I'm at Arby's just now and I pick up my bag and it felt a little heavy.  I wheeled around and caught the gal's attention and pulled out a bonus Beef n Cheddar. 

She's like .. "No problem, just keep it."  So I did.

The ironic thing is, I was buoyed by this bonus and I only needed one dose to forget the sadness that engulfs my existence.

TL;DR: There's an extra Beef 'n Cheddar in the kitchen.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 11, 2022, 09:53:22 PM
Super Bowl = Chili

The rest is just condiments....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: bradforster on February 11, 2022, 09:59:51 PM
Here’s a non sequitur - Buzz Williams, after getting himself into trouble by committing several NCAA violations, is mired in a major slump that’s about to get even worse this weekend.  I can’t say I’m surprised or sad to see it.  I’m so glad the fraud is long gone!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 12, 2022, 04:28:29 AM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 12, 2022, 09:30:58 PM
Ok, ok, so this just happened.

You know how in movies, the spy is handed a gun or whatever, and he knows it only has one bullet left because of the weight in his hand?

So, I'm at Arby's just now and I pick up my bag and it felt a little heavy.  I wheeled around and caught the gal's attention and pulled out a bonus Beef n Cheddar. 

She's like .. "No problem, just keep it."  So I did.

The ironic thing is, I was buoyed by this bonus and I only needed one dose to forget the sadness that engulfs my existence.

TL;DR: There's an extra Beef 'n Cheddar in the kitchen.

This MFer ^^^  has a permanent horseshoe up his arse.

So jealous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 12, 2022, 09:31:21 PM
Nothing cheers me up more than seeing this bear getting hit in the nuts.


https://www.youtube.com/v/8kjY9sKdHlY?t=15

I been there.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 12, 2022, 10:12:12 PM
This MFer ^^^  has a permanent horseshoe up his arse.

So jealous.

This was the karmic downside, though.

(https://snipboard.io/Bwl2R8.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 15, 2022, 07:49:05 AM
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/14/us/catholic-priest-baptisms-phoenix.html

Imagine dying and getting to the pearly gates and they go, "wow, you were a great guy down on Earth, helping the poor and stuff.   <checks notes> Oh dear.  There's a problem with your baptism.   No salvation for you, enjoy hell."



Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 15, 2022, 08:29:55 AM
All because the priest used "We" instead of "I."

I know this isn't the main reason millenials and GenZers are turning away from the church, but it doesn't help.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:32:58 PM
All because the priest used "We" instead of "I."

I know this isn't the main reason millenials and GenZers are turning away from the church, but it doesn't help.


Yep. Talk about a totally mindless emphasis of form over substance. Yeesh!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on February 15, 2022, 03:53:59 PM
So my employer recently changed dental insurance providers and in the process of finding out if my current dentist accepts the new insurance I discovered that my dentist went to MU dental school.  Should I get a new dentist?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 04:07:03 PM
So my employer recently changed dental insurance providers and in the process of finding out if my current dentist accepts the new insurance I discovered that my dentist went to MU dental school.  Should I get a new dentist?


Are the hygienists hot?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 04:08:09 PM
A woman in Durham, Canada accidentally contacts police in Durham, England during a break in. The British police still help stop the break-in…

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-60354593.amp
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on February 15, 2022, 04:09:11 PM

Are the hygienists hot?
Yeah, quite a few are.  It's quite the conundrum. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on February 15, 2022, 04:23:03 PM
Well this should be...interesting.

Jason Lynch
@jasonlynch
JJ Abrams says a new Star Trek film “with the original cast” will start shooting by the end of the year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 15, 2022, 04:26:37 PM
So my employer recently changed dental insurance providers and in the process of finding out if my current dentist accepts the new insurance I discovered that my dentist went to MU dental school.  Should I get a new dentist?

Not if a hygienist has a shaved head, that doc should be OK.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2022, 04:26:48 PM
Yeah, quite a few are.  It's quite the conundrum.

Can they shave their heads in support of cancer patients?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 15, 2022, 04:56:25 PM
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/14/us/catholic-priest-baptisms-phoenix.html

Imagine dying and getting to the pearly gates and they go, "wow, you were a great guy down on Earth, helping the poor and stuff.   <checks notes> Oh dear.  There's a problem with your baptism.   No salvation for you, enjoy hell."

IIRC, they would be in Limbo, not Hell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 15, 2022, 06:04:24 PM
Well this should be...interesting.

Jason Lynch
@jasonlynch
JJ Abrams says a new Star Trek film “with the original cast” will start shooting by the end of the year.
Hologram Spock, Hologram Bones, and Hologram Scottie walk onto the bridge...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 15, 2022, 06:38:45 PM
IIRC, they would be in Limbo, not Hell.

I've heard that Limbo has staffing issues and people are being diverted to Heck.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 06:39:28 PM
IIRC, they would be in Limbo, not Hell.


And in Florence, there is an actual graveyard called Limbo where they used to bury children who had not yet been baptized.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 15, 2022, 07:28:21 PM
And in Florence, there is an actual graveyard called Limbo where they used to bury children who had not yet been baptized.

Florence, CO, home to Alcatraz of the Rockies - certainly similar to limbo.  At least according to a former warden "The Supermax is life after death. It's long term. In my opinion, it's far much worse than death"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 16, 2022, 11:01:34 AM
So it's 50 degrees outside right now, expecting freezing rain this evening, and a couple inches of snow tonight. I don't think I've ever heard of a more Midwest day in my life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2022, 11:10:07 AM
So it's 50 degrees outside right now, expecting freezing rain this evening, and a couple inches of snow tonight. I don't think I've ever heard of a more Midwest day in my life.


Whiteout conditions overnight?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 16, 2022, 06:57:30 PM
Rochester man claiming to be a 'brain surgeon' racks up $27k in credit card debt under partner's name

A warrant has been issued for a Rochester man claiming to be a brain surgeon who racked up nearly $27,000 worth of credit card debit in cards he reportedly opened in his romantic partner's name.

A criminal complaint warrant was issued in Olmsted County District Court Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, for 36-year-old Kody Michael Drost. He is facing a single felony charge of identity theft.

A woman reported the incident to Rochester police in August 2020. The woman said she knew Drost as "Ethan Miller" and that he claimed to be a "brain surgeon" at Mayo Clinic.

The woman and Drost lived together for about 18 months and Drost would return to the residence most evenings "wearing medical scrubs with a stethoscope," the criminal complaint states. The woman began to become suspicious of Drost when the couple began looking to buy a home together and he could not provide the financial information required to do so.


https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rochester-man-claiming-to-be-a-brain-surgeon-racks-up-27k-in-credit-card-debt-under-partners-name?fbclid=IwAR1TdsKbOCrft4Px2ymjlqxlUWrLhYrRDc7XtLP8TyU-wPlb40EiqlXNpLc

I'm thinking the reference to himself as a "brain surgeon" would have been a clue.....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 16, 2022, 08:14:00 PM
Rochester man claiming to be a 'brain surgeon' racks up $27k in credit card debt under partner's name

A warrant has been issued for a Rochester man claiming to be a brain surgeon who racked up nearly $27,000 worth of credit card debit in cards he reportedly opened in his romantic partner's name.

A criminal complaint warrant was issued in Olmsted County District Court Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, for 36-year-old Kody Michael Drost. He is facing a single felony charge of identity theft.

A woman reported the incident to Rochester police in August 2020. The woman said she knew Drost as "Ethan Miller" and that he claimed to be a "brain surgeon" at Mayo Clinic.

The woman and Drost lived together for about 18 months and Drost would return to the residence most evenings "wearing medical scrubs with a stethoscope," the criminal complaint states. The woman began to become suspicious of Drost when the couple began looking to buy a home together and he could not provide the financial information required to do so.


https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rochester-man-claiming-to-be-a-brain-surgeon-racks-up-27k-in-credit-card-debt-under-partners-name?fbclid=IwAR1TdsKbOCrft4Px2ymjlqxlUWrLhYrRDc7XtLP8TyU-wPlb40EiqlXNpLc

I'm thinking the reference to himself as a "brain surgeon" would have been a clue.....

Ive found that telling the strippers that I'm a "brain doctor" works better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2022, 12:52:15 PM
Anybody been to Old Country Buffet lately? Is it as good as Dgeis says it is?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 17, 2022, 12:59:24 PM
Anybody been to Old Country Buffet lately? Is it as good as Dgeis says it is?
unnatural carnal knowledge the Cardinals
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 17, 2022, 01:06:35 PM
Anybody been to Old Country Buffet lately? Is it as good as Dgeis says it is?

I hear they are big in St. Louis, Dayton and Vero Beach.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 17, 2022, 01:10:06 PM
I hear they are big in St. Louis, Dayton and Vero Beach.
I say unnatural carnal knowledge Vero Beach
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 17, 2022, 01:36:44 PM
Anybody been to Old Country Buffet lately? Is it as good as Dgeis says it is?

You mean that miserable Cardinals fan?   According to many on Scoop, he's a racist too.  At least we know for sure he is funny looking. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2022, 02:10:43 PM
You mean that miserable Cardinals fan?   According to many on Scoop, he's a racist too.  At least we know for sure he is funny looking.


Racist without question. I heard he thinks Puerto Rico is a foreign country!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 17, 2022, 02:48:46 PM
I say unnatural carnal knowledge Vero Beach


Is it true Dgeis’ Cardinals bumper sticker is holding VB property values down?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2022, 10:38:19 AM
Ship Carrying 1,100 Porsches and Other Luxury Cars Is Burning and Adrift

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/17/world/europe/felicity-ace-vessel-fire.html

“I just got a call from my dealer. My car is now adrift, possibly on fire, in the middle of the ocean.”

I just hate when that happens to my luxury supercar….
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 18, 2022, 10:43:01 AM
Ship Carrying 1,100 Porsches and Other Luxury Cars Is Burning and Adrift

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/17/world/europe/felicity-ace-vessel-fire.html

“I just got a call from my dealer. My car is now adrift, possibly on fire, in the middle of the ocean.”

I just hate when that happens to my luxury supercar….

Pray. Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz. My friends all have Porches, I must make amends.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 18, 2022, 12:09:48 PM
My craving for cupcakes has been suddenly diminished.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-louisiana-teacher-admits-feeding-174012086.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2022, 07:19:46 PM
🦍
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 18, 2022, 07:33:34 PM
🦍
Ban European....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 18, 2022, 07:33:54 PM

Is it true Dgeis’ Cardinals bumper sticker is holding VB property values down?
100%
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 18, 2022, 08:43:03 PM
Here's a story for Muggsy:

Seal Helps Man Who Fell Into Ocean Complete 5-Hour Swim to Safety
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/seal-helps-man-who-fell-into-ocean-complete-5-hour-swim-to-safety/ar-AATT2rA?ocid=uxbndlbing

A man who found himself stranded in the ocean in the dark of night has credited a seal with helping him to swim to safety.

Sea urchin diver Scott Thompson fell from his boat into the Santa Barbara Channel, between Santa Cruz Island and the California coast, after sunset in January.

The waters of the Santa Barbara Channel are home to predators including great white sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks.

He had to swim for several hours to save himself, and he said that a seal helped to nudge him along when his strength started failing him.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 19, 2022, 07:19:50 PM
If I were coach ..

(https://s0.as-img.com/r/pic/635873/1500/1500/side.jpg?bg=f5f5f5&u=1636020694)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 19, 2022, 07:33:47 PM
If I were coach ..

(https://s0.as-img.com/r/pic/635873/1500/1500/side.jpg?bg=f5f5f5&u=1636020694)

This feels like a fundraiser opportunity.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 19, 2022, 07:40:20 PM
If I were coach ..

(https://s0.as-img.com/r/pic/635873/1500/1500/side.jpg?bg=f5f5f5&u=1636020694)

Those side seams look like prime ribs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 20, 2022, 01:16:15 PM
Ouch. For the 2nd time.

Cross-country skiing-Finn Remi suffers frozen penis in mass start race
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/cross-country-skiing-finn-remi-suffers-frozen-penis-mass-start-race-2022-02-20/

ZHANGJIAKOU, China, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The men's 50km mass start race at the Beijing Games was shortened to 30km but that did little to help Finland's Remi Lindholm, who needed a heat pack at the end of the race to thaw out a particularly sensitive body part.

Lindholm spent just under an hour and 16 minutes traversing the course in howling, freezing winds, leading to his penis becoming frozen for the second time in a cross-country skiing race following a similar incident in Ruka, Finland last year.

"You can guess which body part was a little bit frozen when I finished (the men's Olympic 50km race) ... it was one of the worst competitions I've been in. It was just about battling through," he told Finnish media.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 20, 2022, 01:50:41 PM
Shrinkage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 20, 2022, 01:53:07 PM
Ouch. For the 2nd time.

Cross-country skiing-Finn Remi suffers frozen penis in mass start race
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/cross-country-skiing-finn-remi-suffers-frozen-penis-mass-start-race-2022-02-20/

ZHANGJIAKOU, China, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The men's 50km mass start race at the Beijing Games was shortened to 30km but that did little to help Finland's Remi Lindholm, who needed a heat pack at the end of the race to thaw out a particularly sensitive body part.

Lindholm spent just under an hour and 16 minutes traversing the course in howling, freezing winds, leading to his penis becoming frozen for the second time in a cross-country skiing race following a similar incident in Ruka, Finland last year.

"You can guess which body part was a little bit frozen when I finished (the men's Olympic 50km race) ... it was one of the worst competitions I've been in. It was just about battling through," he told Finnish media.

Hope is Physical therapist was up for the challenge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 20, 2022, 02:29:40 PM
Ouch. For the 2nd time.

Cross-country skiing-Finn Remi suffers frozen penis in mass start race
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/cross-country-skiing-finn-remi-suffers-frozen-penis-mass-start-race-2022-02-20/

ZHANGJIAKOU, China, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The men's 50km mass start race at the Beijing Games was shortened to 30km but that did little to help Finland's Remi Lindholm, who needed a heat pack at the end of the race to thaw out a particularly sensitive body part.

Lindholm spent just under an hour and 16 minutes traversing the course in howling, freezing winds, leading to his penis becoming frozen for the second time in a cross-country skiing race following a similar incident in Ruka, Finland last year.

"You can guess which body part was a little bit frozen when I finished (the men's Olympic 50km race) ... it was one of the worst competitions I've been in. It was just about battling through," he told Finnish media.

I am running to the patent office as we speak with a design for XC ski pants with a little pocket for a hand warmer.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 20, 2022, 02:33:06 PM
I am running to the patent office as we speak with a design for XC ski pants with a little pocket for a hand warmer.

Little, huh?   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 20, 2022, 02:35:36 PM
Did that happen in Lil'hammer olympics?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 20, 2022, 02:51:20 PM
Little, huh?   ;D

Shrinkage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 20, 2022, 02:54:46 PM
Shrinkage.

Rock solid?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 20, 2022, 03:32:23 PM
Hope he duzant kneed a peckerectomy, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 20, 2022, 08:33:16 PM
Kinda a mind-boggling that their Olympic ski team can't afford uniforms that have simple Gore Tex panels in the affected area. I have done winter biking for years, and after one...ummmm...uncomfortable ride, bought Gore Tex cycling tights. Problem solved, even for really cold rides in Minnesota Januarys.

Also interesting that he appears to have been the only skier so afflicted....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 21, 2022, 05:01:40 AM
Probably didn't have insulation due to a recent manscape, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 21, 2022, 05:47:44 PM
Oh captain my captain.

(https://snipboard.io/45JIn6.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 21, 2022, 05:59:15 PM
Escape to Arby's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 21, 2022, 06:44:45 PM
Oh captain my captain.

(https://snipboard.io/45JIn6.jpg)



Nice truck, Topper! How much did it set you back?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 21, 2022, 08:35:07 PM
Oh captain my captain.

(https://snipboard.io/45JIn6.jpg)

Should have upgraded to the Curly Fries tires.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 21, 2022, 09:02:52 PM
Oh captain my captain.

(https://snipboard.io/45JIn6.jpg)
Note that the driver is slumped over from shame and/or myocardial infarction.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 22, 2022, 03:48:48 PM
Anyone here try this at McCormick?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/02/22/byu-rocket-fuel/

When police and fire crews responded to a blaze caused by an explosion at a Brigham Young University dorm, they found that it had been caused by a resident’s homemade “experiment” — rocket fuel.

The 22-year-old was cooking up about five pounds of a volatile mixture on the stovetop — wanting to experiment after seeing something about it online — when it “suddenly exploded into a fireball,” according to the BYU Police Department.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 22, 2022, 05:00:31 PM
If there was an explosion at McCormick, it was from a still.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 22, 2022, 07:30:12 PM
Anyone here try this at McCormick?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/02/22/byu-rocket-fuel/

When police and fire crews responded to a blaze caused by an explosion at a Brigham Young University dorm, they found that it had been caused by a resident’s homemade “experiment” — rocket fuel.

The 22-year-old was cooking up about five pounds of a volatile mixture on the stovetop — wanting to experiment after seeing something about it online — when it “suddenly exploded into a fireball,” according to the BYU Police Department.

Never lived at the beer can
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 23, 2022, 07:45:58 AM
A couple days ago a MU student called me for the annual handout.   

The script is the same, year in and year out, asking first to verify if I still live at 1234 MUScoop lane.

Then comes "Have you had a chance to visit campus lately?   Well, we've torn down McCormick and..."

.. then I start wailing.  "NOoooooOOOOO!  THAT WAS THE BEST!  HOW DARE YOU TEAR DOWN THAT DORM!"

Then she gets to the $360 ask.    I should have said "Rebuild McCormick first" and hung up.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 23, 2022, 07:49:19 AM
Shoulda sed bring back Warriors furst, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 23, 2022, 09:04:06 AM
A couple days ago a MU student called me for the annual handout.   

The script is the same, year in and year out, asking first to verify if I still live at 1234 MUScoop lane.

Then comes "Have you had a chance to visit campus lately?   Well, we've torn down McCormick and..."

.. then I start wailing.  "NOoooooOOOOO!  THAT WAS THE BEST!  HOW DARE YOU TEAR DOWN THAT DORM!"

Then she gets to the $360 ask.    I should have said "Rebuild McCormick first" and hung up.

The script never changes. I did it in 2014. I always laugh and say "lol good fo you for sticking to the actual ask amount but when you graduate and start paying bills see if you have an extra 300 to give to MU. I'll give $3 on a credit card recurring donation" that gives the caller a $4 commission (assuming the commissions the same) and then I cancel the recurring donation the next day.

Shoulda sed bring back Warriors furst, aina?

You have no idea how genuinely rude so many alumni of your age group are to student callers with this response. As if screaming at the 18-22yr old about a nickname before they were born is going to solve anything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 23, 2022, 10:35:18 AM
Did they tell you to stay off their lawn?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 23, 2022, 05:08:24 PM
You have no idea how genuinely rude so many alumni of your age group are to student callers with this response. As if screaming at the 18-22yr old about a nickname before they were born is going to solve anything.

Because they don't actually WANT to give.  That ask is just their out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 23, 2022, 07:13:21 PM
Because they don't actually WANT to give.  That ask is just their out.


I get what you were saying, and I am fine with people who politely say they don’t give because of the nickname issue. I just don’t like people who yell at student callers about issues they have no control over. And plenty of people DO yell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on February 23, 2022, 08:07:47 PM

You have no idea how genuinely rude so many alumni of your age group are to student callers with this response. As if screaming at the 18-22yr old about a nickname before they were born is going to solve anything.

Doing phone solicitation is an awful job - I know, I’ve done it. People who go off on these young men and women should be ashamed of themselves.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 24, 2022, 08:01:08 AM
Doing phone solicitation is an awful job - I know, I’ve done it. People who go off on these young men and women should be ashamed of themselves.

Glad to see the responses here. Absolutely spot on Lenny. The solicitors deserve respect and if you decline to donate, do so politely. In the spirit of our Marquette educations, this subject should not even be here. It should be a given.

Edit: Rudeness is not the province of any age group. Discrimination in any form-including ageism-is simply wrong.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 24, 2022, 11:03:29 AM
To clarify, when I spoke to the MU student, I was entertaining. 

When she suggested I donate at the $240 level, I offered an in-kind trade for a MUScoop premium membership.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 24, 2022, 11:53:25 AM
The script never changes. I did it in 2014. I always laugh and say "lol good fo you for sticking to the actual ask amount but when you graduate and start paying bills see if you have an extra 300 to give to MU. I'll give $3 on a credit card recurring donation" that gives the caller a $4 commission (assuming the commissions the same) and then I cancel the recurring donation the next day.

I had no idea they got commissions. I understand that things may have changed, but what level of contribution was needed for the caller to earn a commission? I've done cold calling myself. It sucks. I'm happy to help them earn a commission.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 24, 2022, 12:33:45 PM
I had no idea they got commissions. I understand that things may have changed, but what level of contribution was needed for the caller to earn a commission? I've done cold calling myself. It sucks. I'm happy to help them earn a commission.

Credit card donation is a small amount, a recurring donation is a couple dollars and a first time donation is another couple.

That's why I always do the recurring donation and then cancel it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 24, 2022, 03:38:21 PM
Credit card donation is a small amount, a recurring donation is a couple dollars and a first time donation is another couple.

That's why I always do the recurring donation and then cancel it.

Cancel how?  Call them up and tell them you changed your mind?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 24, 2022, 04:00:46 PM
Cancel how?  Call them up and tell them you changed your mind?

Yeah pretty much I mean I have a month to do it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2022, 08:40:57 AM
NSFW.  Wow:  https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/t41onq/awful_tattoo/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 01, 2022, 08:53:21 AM
NSFW.  Wow:  https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/t41onq/awful_tattoo/

That's why I when with the one eyed albino rhino tattoo on my nether regions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 01, 2022, 08:14:29 PM
NSFW.  Wow:  https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/t41onq/awful_tattoo/


I’m sure he’ll never forget…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Exxonsign on March 01, 2022, 09:47:14 PM
DePaul website Hacked. 8-)

DemonHoops.com (http://DemonHoops.com)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 01, 2022, 10:07:54 PM
DePaul website Hacked. 8-)

DemonHoops.com (http://DemonHoops.com)

FWIW, this post was reported as suspicious.  And it is suspicious, but I can assure everyone the link is safe to click, and even suitable for work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 02, 2022, 11:50:14 AM
DePaul website Hacked. 8-)

DemonHoops.com (http://DemonHoops.com)

24 hours later, still hacked.  😂😂😂
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2022, 12:36:05 PM
DePaul has a website?!? Why?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 02, 2022, 12:36:42 PM
DePaul has a website?!? Why?
So it can get hacked
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 02, 2022, 12:37:16 PM
Fwiw that's not the real site unless it used to be a fan site but the real one has "blue" in it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2022, 12:38:20 PM
So it can get hacked



You always clarify the tough ones, Newsie. I was stumped....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 02, 2022, 12:39:17 PM
24 hours later, still hacked.  😂😂😂

Not hacked, a Marquette fan bought the domain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2022, 12:40:30 PM
Not hacked, a Marquette fan bought the domain.


So "we own them" is no longer just an apt euphemism?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 02, 2022, 01:04:12 PM
#12 bought dem two, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 02, 2022, 03:11:59 PM
Bet the farm on DePaul winning tonight.  Because karma.

Well done, dummies.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 02, 2022, 05:14:49 PM
Bet the farm on DePaul winning tonight.  Because karma.

Well done, dummies.


We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 02, 2022, 06:22:23 PM

We got this.
Chili not going to be happy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 03, 2022, 11:50:53 AM
Lmao


https://www.npr.org/2019/03/10/702063209/man-inadvertently-proves-that-hipsters-look-alike-by-mistaking-photo-as-himself
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 03, 2022, 11:58:05 AM
Lmao


https://www.npr.org/2019/03/10/702063209/man-inadvertently-proves-that-hipsters-look-alike-by-mistaking-photo-as-himself

That's fantastic. I really would have liked to have seen the other photo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 03, 2022, 12:00:29 PM
Bet the farm on DePaul winning tonight.  Because karma.

Well done, dummies.

Cough.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 03, 2022, 12:03:57 PM
Lmao


https://www.npr.org/2019/03/10/702063209/man-inadvertently-proves-that-hipsters-look-alike-by-mistaking-photo-as-himself


Awesome. Reads like an Onion article!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 03, 2022, 02:37:20 PM
Cough.

Perma ban?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 04, 2022, 12:17:12 PM
Idaho librarians could face jail time for lending "harmful" books
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2022-03-03/idaho-librarians-could-face-jail-time-for-lending-harmful-books

Another parent said she had filed a formal complaint against the West Ada School District over the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir.”

“The school does not need to teach our children how to do oral sex,” she said. “That’s my job.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 04, 2022, 12:51:45 PM
Idaho librarians could face jail time for lending "harmful" books
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2022-03-03/idaho-librarians-could-face-jail-time-for-lending-harmful-books

Another parent said she had filed a formal complaint against the West Ada School District over the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir.”

“The school does not need to teach our children how to do oral sex,” she said. “That’s my job.”

Lmfao parent child trip to Vegas orrrr...?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 04, 2022, 04:45:27 PM
Arby's sucks?

https://twitter.com/SnellSZN/status/1499833854227591170
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 05, 2022, 02:11:30 PM
Idaho librarians could face jail time for lending "harmful" books
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2022-03-03/idaho-librarians-could-face-jail-time-for-lending-harmful-books

Another parent said she had filed a formal complaint against the West Ada School District over the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir.”

“The school does not need to teach our children how to do oral sex,” she said. “That’s my job.”


So...was I a bad parent for this egregious failure on my part?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 06, 2022, 08:35:04 AM
   Pics??  Van Halen never did a follow up song “hot for librarian” so maybe not a good Sunday morning visual
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 12, 2022, 04:28:53 PM
We got this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 12, 2022, 08:23:51 PM
We got this.
Natty or bust
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 13, 2022, 12:17:51 PM
YOU ARE WORTHLESS AND WEAK.  (Skip to 2:00)

https://www.youtube.com/v/V9AbeALNVkk&t=119s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 13, 2022, 04:41:39 PM
My son's soccer team has now been outscored 54-0 in three games this year.

Dad:  You lost 19-0.
Son:  Yeah, but last game it was 20-0.

That's like the beginning of a commercial for Arby's.  "I know just the place to celebrate."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 13, 2022, 09:31:23 PM
My son's soccer team has now been outscored 54-0 in three games this year.

Dad:  You lost 19-0.
Son:  Yeah, but last game it was 20-0.

That's like the beginning of a commercial for Arby's.  "I know just the place to celebrate."


No mercy rule…or at least a rule that requires the winner to buy Arby’s for the loser as a consolation?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 13, 2022, 10:26:43 PM

No mercy rule…or at least a rule that requires the winner to buy Arby’s for the loser as a consolation?

Yeah, no mercy rule.  That's what we get for joining Cobra Kai soccer league.

We thought about asking other teams to spot us 15 goals, but I think that would make it worse, incentivizing the other team to score even quicker than the usual 90 seconds it takes them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 18, 2022, 05:10:09 PM
Now that the season is over:

1. Thoughts on Red Delicious apples?
2. Arby’s or Real Chili?
3. Cheer for the rodents or get your privates squeezed in a vice?


For me: yuck, the latter, the latter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 19, 2022, 08:08:35 AM
Now that the season is over:

3. Cheer for the rodents or get your privates squeezed in a vice?

#3 is a Sophie's Choice, both involving Brad Davison.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on March 21, 2022, 11:47:55 AM
https://twitter.com/PUSHA_T/status/1505937547498819592
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUBurrow on March 21, 2022, 11:56:30 AM
https://twitter.com/PUSHA_T/status/1505937547498819592

Any connoisseurs of the fast food fish sandwich out there? I'm cautiously intrigued by the increased offerings, but a little shy from decades-old Filet O Fish experiences. But between this, Popeyes, and some others, I think I'm ready to be hurt again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 21, 2022, 11:59:51 AM
Any connoisseurs of the fast food fish sandwich out there? I'm cautiously intrigued by the increased offerings, but a little shy from decades-old Filet O Fish experiences. But between this, Popeyes, and some others, I think I'm ready to be hurt again.

1 is good.  I did the 2/$6 a few years ago and whoa. Way too much grease.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 21, 2022, 12:26:41 PM
https://twitter.com/PUSHA_T/status/1505937547498819592
Man, I thought that was going to be a tweet from Nyjer Morgan.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 21, 2022, 03:16:05 PM
Any connoisseurs of the fast food fish sandwich out there? I'm cautiously intrigued by the increased offerings, but a little shy from decades-old Filet O Fish experiences. But between this, Popeyes, and some others, I think I'm ready to be hurt again.


I salute your boldness, my friend. Not sure I’ll ever get over my Filet O Fish experiences…

Report back if you follow through and survive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 21, 2022, 03:28:07 PM
Man, I thought that was going to be a tweet from Nyjer Morgan.

Nyjer was Tony Plush.

Nice try tho. 🐷🐷
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 21, 2022, 05:09:35 PM
Nyjer was Tony Plush.

Nice try tho. 🐷🐷
I know, dumbass
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 21, 2022, 06:30:37 PM
I know, dumbass

No, you were wrong.  Just admit it.

🐷🐷
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on March 21, 2022, 07:14:27 PM
Jesus you are stupid
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 21, 2022, 08:22:58 PM
Jesus you are stupid

🐷🐷
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 21, 2022, 09:53:28 PM
NM
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 22, 2022, 12:11:37 AM
NM

Thought provoking.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 22, 2022, 02:37:38 PM
Any connoisseurs of the fast food fish sandwich out there? I'm cautiously intrigued by the increased offerings, but a little shy from decades-old Filet O Fish experiences. But between this, Popeyes, and some others, I think I'm ready to be hurt again.

My current favorite is Culvers.

My All Time Favorite is Captain D's, a southern chain. I think there are a few locations left, but not many.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 22, 2022, 03:02:41 PM
Ok, people, we need to chat. 

We all spent a lot of time at home and I think the public has forgot something about how to behave. 

When you are out in public, HOLD. IN. YOUR. FARTS.  Sweet fancy moses, it stinks out here, people are just letting them rip, not remembering THIS IS NOT YOUR LIVING ROOM, FFS.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 22, 2022, 03:26:10 PM
Wear a mask
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 23, 2022, 01:36:10 PM
Ok, people, we need to chat. 

We all spent a lot of time at home and I think the public has forgot something about how to behave. 

When you are out in public, HOLD. IN. YOUR. FARTS.  Sweet fancy moses, it stinks out here, people are just letting them rip, not remembering THIS IS NOT YOUR LIVING ROOM, FFS.

You're trying to kill people, aren't you.

https://consequence.net/2022/03/brazilian-singer-hospitalized-holding-gas-boyfriend/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 23, 2022, 05:53:59 PM
Pull my finger.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 23, 2022, 09:45:52 PM
Ok, people, we need to chat. 

We all spent a lot of time at home and I think the public has forgot something about how to behave. 

When you are out in public, HOLD. IN. YOUR. FARTS.  Sweet fancy moses, it stinks out here, people are just letting them rip, not remembering THIS IS NOT YOUR LIVING ROOM, FFS.



True fact: I have never farted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 23, 2022, 10:03:37 PM


True fact: I have never farted.

You're a sloth?

https://www.livescience.com/61292-does-it-fart-10-fascinating-facts-about-animal-toots.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 23, 2022, 10:06:44 PM


True fact: I have never farted.

Queef a lot, though, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: PointWarrior on March 23, 2022, 11:12:58 PM
In the last 15 minutes I assume you mean?




True fact: I have never farted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 24, 2022, 06:29:42 AM
That’s impossible if you’ve had the Marquette Special.

https://c.tenor.com/NzLTmypOKvcAAAAd/blazing-saddles-farting.gif
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 24, 2022, 07:30:11 AM


True fact: I have never farted.

All right...I'll bite.

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/SX07A6q0vxXHzdEFf0/200w.gif?cid=82a1493beztzkl98hjjqiuq25rmfrwi3j7zea3pmuvctxszu&rid=200w.gif&ct=g)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 24, 2022, 02:13:51 PM


True fact: I have never farted.

Come on, man.  You can't drop a stinker like this and then leave.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 24, 2022, 02:17:51 PM
Come on, man.  You can't drop a stinker like this and then leave.

Colon bag?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2022, 02:58:38 PM
Come on, man.  You can't drop a stinker like this and then leave.


So that was officially a fart post? Who knew?  :D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 24, 2022, 03:00:20 PM
RIP Stephen Wilhite, inventor of the gif. There must be a gif for that somewhere, but I’m not technically competent enough to find and post it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 24, 2022, 10:06:43 PM
You're a sloth?

https://www.livescience.com/61292-does-it-fart-10-fascinating-facts-about-animal-toots.html

I held a sloth today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 24, 2022, 10:27:17 PM
I held a sloth today.

One man's sloth is another man's one-eyed albino rhino.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 25, 2022, 08:47:05 AM
I held a sloth today.


I am planning to act like a sloth today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 25, 2022, 02:25:47 PM

I am planning to act like a sloth today.

Smoked sloth if tasty.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 25, 2022, 02:28:44 PM
They take a while to cook.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 25, 2022, 02:30:17 PM
That’s impossible if you’ve had the Marquette Special.

https://c.tenor.com/NzLTmypOKvcAAAAd/blazing-saddles-farting.gif

Now that is funny right there chili…also, if you had the acme meal plan, cheezus man they heated McCormick with the methane
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 25, 2022, 03:08:04 PM
They take a while to cook.

I bet. I would assume you'd want a slow gas release or it could be dangerous.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 26, 2022, 10:34:34 AM
"Hi Mom and Dad, I decided on my major: Happiness Studies."

https://amp.dailyrecord.com/amp/7138211001
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 27, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
So uhhh, that altercation between Chris Rock and Will Smith was pretty strange, huh?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 28, 2022, 07:24:55 PM
Fire water is a bad thang, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on March 28, 2022, 07:40:37 PM
    wilbur seemed to intially laugh at rocks "joke" until he saw the look(rolling eyes) on his "main" squeeze face.  then he jumped into action. jada wasn't real pleased with neither rock nor her quasi hubby's actions.  so willy then tried plan "b".  the tearful award acceptance and apology, just not to rock?  poor guy.  don't know how he does it...maybe start by maintaining man
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 29, 2022, 09:43:17 PM
"Hi Mom and Dad, I decided on my major: Happiness Studies."

https://amp.dailyrecord.com/amp/7138211001


Stuff like that really pisses me off…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 31, 2022, 05:49:24 PM
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089263591/a-u-k-middle-school-called-on-gordon-ramsay-for-help-after-being-short-on-cooks


Gotta give the school boldness credits for asking Gordon Ramsay to pitch in in a middle school cafeteria. And kudos to Ramsay for actually sending someone to help.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on March 31, 2022, 05:53:21 PM
And if you needed a reason to avoid camels….

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/12/camel-kills-two-tennessee-petting-zoo

A camel killed two men after escaping a petting zoo in Tennessee, a county sheriff said.

Officials from the Obion county sheriff’s office said the fatal incident unfolded around 5.44pm on Thursday, when they “received a call of a loose camel near Shirley Farms on South Bluff Road in Obion … attacking people”.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on March 31, 2022, 09:50:19 PM
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089263591/a-u-k-middle-school-called-on-gordon-ramsay-for-help-after-being-short-on-cooks


Gotta give the school boldness credits for asking Gordon Ramsay to pitch in in a middle school cafeteria. And kudos to Ramsay for actually sending someone to help.

Ramsay has a huge temper and is kind of a lunatic in the kitchen, but I’ve always got the impression he’s a pretty decent dude and fun to be around.  He also makes INCREDIBLE YouTube tutorials

And if you needed a reason to avoid camels….

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/12/camel-kills-two-tennessee-petting-zoo


I rode a camel in the Middle East last month and they are so much bigger than you expect.  A healthy respect for how quickly they could mess you up
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on April 01, 2022, 06:04:02 AM
What do camel taste like?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 01, 2022, 06:27:47 AM
Ramsay has a huge temper and is kind of a lunatic in the kitchen, but I’ve always got the impression he’s a pretty decent dude and fun to be around.  He also makes INCREDIBLE YouTube tutorials

Ramsay's temper is a show for American audiences.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 01, 2022, 08:47:46 AM
Ramsay's temper is a show for American audiences.

Clarification: Ramsay’s temper is a show for American audiences of his Hell’s Kitchen show. He doesn’t exhibit the same temper on his other American shows.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on April 01, 2022, 09:00:17 AM
Ramsay's temper is a show for American audiences.

Nah. I mean I’m sure he plays it up, but Boiling Point was a documentary around him before he was truly famous and he was an hothead in that.  Same with the original Kitchen Nightmares that broadcast in the UK.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 01, 2022, 11:53:48 AM
What do camel taste like?

I've only had the toes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 03, 2022, 10:16:43 PM
Mick Mars is one of the most underrated guitarists ever.

Fight me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2022, 09:57:45 AM
https://twitter.com/GrantTanaka/status/1507547634117984259
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 04, 2022, 10:02:39 AM
https://twitter.com/GrantTanaka/status/1507547634117984259

It's dusty in here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 04, 2022, 10:32:23 AM
https://twitter.com/GrantTanaka/status/1507547634117984259

(https://i.giphy.com/media/QBKagmzOgZnqadpx3B/giphy.webp)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 04, 2022, 10:55:15 AM
"we had sex that was so good I could only describe it as being market fresh"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 04, 2022, 10:58:22 AM
"we had sex that was so good I could only describe it as being market fresh"

Aaah... the 1990's: When one could still bite into some hot potato cakes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 04, 2022, 04:56:35 PM
Aaah... the 1990's: When one could still bite into some hot potato cakes.


Without being warned about the nutritional content....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 04, 2022, 05:24:59 PM

Without being warned about the nutritional content....

"You say potato, we say cakes.
Potato-Cakes!"

https://www.change.org/p/arby-s-bring-back-arby-s-potato-cakes-e2e3475a-ad49-44c2-b26b-a5e5ae098fae
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 04, 2022, 08:06:36 PM
Mick Mars is one of the most underrated guitarists ever.

Fight me.

any relation to bruno?  he's smokin eyn'a
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on April 04, 2022, 08:52:22 PM
Mick Mars is one of the most underrated guitarists ever.

Fight me.

For all the glitz and glam of Motley Crue, the sound they got out of only 3 musicians was pretty incredible.  And Mars could absolutely wail.  Even more impressive given his condition.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 04, 2022, 09:42:49 PM
https://twitter.com/GrantTanaka/status/1507547634117984259

Hope Solo is my roast beef goddess.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 05, 2022, 05:53:58 AM
Hope Solo is my roast beef goddess.
(https://i.stack.imgur.com/nGMrD.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 05, 2022, 05:12:04 PM
Hope Solo is my roast beef goddess.

 she may become the bolgna samich goddess pretty soon
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on April 05, 2022, 10:01:32 PM
she may become the bolgna samich goddess pretty soon
So what would that make Madison Cawthorn?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 11, 2022, 07:02:01 PM
So what would that make Madison Cawthorn?

  is he going to jail? was he driving drunk with his kids in the car?  if so, then yes, bologna samiches all around
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 12, 2022, 02:13:40 PM
  is he going to jail? was he driving drunk with his kids in the car?  if so, then yes, bologna samiches all around


Can we all get bologna samiches regardless of the answers?

Or maybe head cheese?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 12, 2022, 09:56:56 PM

Can we all get bologna samiches regardless of the answers?

Or maybe head cheese?

Bologna, butter and white wonder bread.  My childhood.

 Dentists could make mouth molds out of that horrific combo.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on April 12, 2022, 09:58:07 PM
Bologna, butter and white wonder bread.  My childhood.

 Dentists could make mouth molds out of that horrific combo.

Butter and bologna???
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 12, 2022, 10:02:30 PM
Butter and bologna???

Did I stutter?

My mom had a mean streak in her. What can I say?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 13, 2022, 07:11:43 AM
Grilled cheese with peanut butter.   



Mmmmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 13, 2022, 09:51:25 AM
There was a lot of disgusting food served in the mid-20th century.

My mom would put hot dogs, mayonnaise, and dill pickles in the blend and call it "ham salad".

And remember carrots and celery in a jello mold?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 13, 2022, 09:52:31 AM
Carrots and celery in jello.    Mmmmmm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 13, 2022, 10:00:44 AM
There was a lot of disgusting food served in the mid-20th century.

My mom would put hot dogs, mayonnaise, and dill pickles in the blend and call it "ham salad".

And remember carrots and celery in a jello mold?

I worked in a deli the summer between my freshman and sophomore year at MU, and we would take the leftovers of all of the meat we sliced/shaved (ham, turkey, bologna, pimento loaf, you name it), grind them up, mix with mayo and relish, and sell as “sandwich spread”.  Scary.  But even scarier was that it sold like crazy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 13, 2022, 11:31:23 AM
If you are ever in Nashville, go to Bobs Western and have the recession special. Fried Bologna, moon pie, and a pBR for $6
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 13, 2022, 12:21:29 PM
high school friend used to eat lard with onion samiches...yes, he's still alive as far as i know
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 13, 2022, 12:23:09 PM

Can we all get bologna samiches regardless of the answers?

Or maybe head cheese?

head cheese, hungarian head cheese and tongue sausage mmm smack my lips
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 13, 2022, 01:01:55 PM
head cheese, hungarian head cheese and tongue sausage mmm smack my lips

Smack your lips with variety of cased meats/cheese?  Checks out.   8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 13, 2022, 02:30:03 PM
There was a lot of disgusting food served in the mid-20th century.

My mom would put hot dogs, mayonnaise, and dill pickles in the blend and call it "ham salad".

And remember carrots and celery in a jello mold?

Check out Adam Eats the 80's on the History Channel.
Made a show on the 80's because the decade had some of "the uniquest foods of any decade".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 13, 2022, 04:05:07 PM

And remember carrots and celery in a jello mold?


Here in MN, that’s still a side dish….
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 13, 2022, 09:52:27 PM
If you are ever in Nashville, go to Bobs Western and have the recession special. Fried Bologna, moon pie, and a pBR for $6

I grew up in Nashville and have never heard of this.

I have heard of a Nashville breakfast, which is a Moon Pie and an RC Cola.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 13, 2022, 11:46:04 PM
I grew up in Nashville and have never heard of this.

I have heard of a Nashville breakfast, which is a Moon Pie and an RC Cola.

Robert's Western World at the Honky Talk Grill in the back bar. Not a place for a classy Southern girl.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 14, 2022, 02:17:54 PM
I grew up in Nashville and have never heard of this.

I have heard of a Nashville breakfast, which is a Moon Pie and an RC Cola.

And a very good NRBQ song.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 14, 2022, 02:34:33 PM
I've always been a Colgate toothpaste guy, but sometimes I wonder if there's something out there I'd like better.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 14, 2022, 03:16:48 PM
I realized an incredible benefit of the very little snowfall this winter.
As owners of 2 dobermans, backyard cleanup after snow thaws was no where as nasty as most years.

So at least we got that going for us.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 14, 2022, 03:33:57 PM
I've always been a Colgate toothpaste guy, but sometimes I wonder if there's something out there I'd like better.

I loved Arm & Hammer when the original formula came out, but they’ve messed it up so much that I usually buy Colgate or Crest these days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 14, 2022, 07:25:31 PM
I've always been a Colgate toothpaste guy, but sometimes I wonder if there's something out there I'd like better.




Figurin' you mite bee a Tom's of Maine kinda guy, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: harryp on April 14, 2022, 07:56:15 PM
As a lawyer, I ' ve never called a horse as a witness, But I have had a lot of witnesses that turned out to be horses' asses.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 14, 2022, 10:08:07 PM



Figurin' you mite bee a Tom's of Maine kinda guy, hey?

Naw, he had me for a Burt’s bees guy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 17, 2022, 05:52:46 PM
So no consensus on best toothpaste?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 17, 2022, 06:08:17 PM
So no consensus on best toothpaste?
Ivermectin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 17, 2022, 06:14:41 PM
Sensodyne , I had lousy Dentists
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on April 17, 2022, 07:23:05 PM
There was a lot of disgusting food served in the mid-20th century.

My mom would put hot dogs, mayonnaise, and dill pickles in the blend and call it "ham salad".

And remember carrots and celery in a jello mold?
Back in the day when they said bring a dish to pass , the person who brought The light green whipped cream jello mold with celery and carrots had very few takers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 18, 2022, 07:36:48 PM
So no consensus on best toothpaste?

Aqua Fresh Extreme Clean
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 24, 2022, 02:46:51 PM
All we speak of are tough noogies.

Are there soft ones, and regular too?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on April 24, 2022, 03:46:03 PM
I loved Arm & Hammer
I’m picturing a guy from the 1880’s standing in a cabin in front of a mirror pouring baking soda on a brush to clean his teeth
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 25, 2022, 12:59:24 PM
I’m picturing a guy from the 1880’s standing in a cabin in front of a mirror pouring baking soda on a brush to clean his teeth


LOL

The first iteration of the actual toothpaste actually had a nice, clean taste, with light abrasiveness from the baking soda. Nowadays, they add other flavors....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 29, 2022, 04:51:06 PM
Anyone here wear hearing aids?

I have just enough hearing loss for my insurance to cover them, so I am giving them a shot. I am in the middle of the free trial period, and pondering giving them back because I’m not sure the hearing benefit is worth the annoyance of putting them in and taking them out.

For me, it’s like wearing earbuds all day but only listening to a handful of songs.

I’m curious if others with moderate/borderline hearing loss like ‘em.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 29, 2022, 07:28:24 PM
Anyone here wear hearing aids?

I have just enough hearing loss for my insurance to cover them, so I am giving them a shot. I am in the middle of the free trial period, and pondering giving them back because I’m not sure the hearing benefit is worth the annoyance of putting them in and taking them out.

For me, it’s like wearing earbuds all day but only listening to a handful of songs.

I’m curious if others with moderate/borderline hearing loss like ‘em.

WHAT?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wiscwarrior on April 29, 2022, 07:58:22 PM
I wear hearing aids and have for about 10 yrs. To me they're like glasses, glasses don't replace perfect eyesight and hearing aids don't get you perfect hearing.

My hearing impairment is more pronounced in the in the higher range (think female voices). This can be a convenient excuse on occasion, but the truth is that without them I would miss too much in social settings. Also, it may be an industry come on, but I have heard that hearing loss can lead to cognitive loss over time. I'd keep them. You do get used to them after a while.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 29, 2022, 09:00:13 PM
Are you able to hear, "yes, yes, yes,...oh fook, yes,"  hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GooooMarquette on April 30, 2022, 12:06:16 PM

Also, it may be an industry come on, but I have heard that hearing loss can lead to cognitive loss over time. I'd keep them. You do get used to them after a while.


I heard similar, but that the main decline is in the part of the brain that recognizes words. But then if you can’t hear/recognize words, it would make sense that cognitive decline could result as well.

Now y’all get off my lawn!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wiscwarrior on April 30, 2022, 12:29:45 PM
Pardon me? I can't hear you.  8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 30, 2022, 08:02:06 PM
Are you able to hear, "yes, yes, yes,...oh fook, yes,"  hey?

weird, certain things are hard to hear like honey, would you take out the garbage?  i hear the honey part, but the rest can be kind of faint.  now if she were to say, honey, do you want to...she doesn't have to say it twice ;D no cognitive decline there
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 01, 2022, 08:44:34 PM
Anyone here wear hearing aids?

I have just enough hearing loss for my insurance to cover them, so I am giving them a shot. I am in the middle of the free trial period, and pondering giving them back because I’m not sure the hearing benefit is worth the annoyance of putting them in and taking them out.

For me, it’s like wearing earbuds all day but only listening to a handful of songs.

I’m curious if others with moderate/borderline hearing loss like ‘em.

Get them.  Hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline and depression.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 02, 2022, 11:40:59 AM
The article below is a couple of days old, California has actually hit 100% renewable energy briefly since then.


California just hit 95% renewable energy. Will other states come along for the ride?
https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-04-29/solar-power-water-canals-california-climate-change-boiling-point

"Something remarkable happened over the weekend: California hit nearly 95% renewable energy.

I’ll say it again: 95% renewables. For all the time we spend talking about how to reach 100% clean power, it sometimes seems like a faraway proposition, whether the timeframe is California’s 2045 target or President Biden’s more aggressive 2035 goal. But on Saturday just before 2:30 p.m., one of the world’s largest economies came within a stone’s throw of getting there.

I’ve avoided writing too much about the Western EIM (acronym alert!) because it gets very wonky, very fast. But it’s absolutely worth knowing about. It’s a unique program that makes it easier for utility companies across the American West to share extra electricity, with a goal of saving money for ratepayers (i.e. you and me) and reducing planet-warming emissions.

How does it work? As I explained in a 2017 deep dive for the Desert Sun, the program allows out-of-state utilities to participate in California’s real-time electricity market, where they can buy power to fill in last-minute gaps between supply and demand.

So if California has more solar power than it can use on a sunny afternoon — a growing trend each spring — it can send some of that cheap electricity to Arizona, which then might be able to burn less coal. Or if the wind is ripping in Wyoming — home to some of the country’s strongest, most consistent gusts — California can tap into that clean power rather than firing up a gas plant.

A key barrier to this type of cooperation in the past was mistrust: Red states worried about blue states shoving renewable energy down their throats, and blue states worried about red states forcing them to buy dirty energy. And nobody wanted to risk finding themselves short on electricity in a pinch because some out-of-state utility made a higher bid for their power.

But in the seven years since California launched the Western EIM, that mistrust has started to fade."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Mutaman on May 06, 2022, 10:58:49 PM
She was originally going to name it Keefe but decided that was a bridge too far.


Goodwill Sold a Bust for $34.99. It’s an Ancient Roman Relic.
By
Michael Levenson
The New York Times

Its 2,000-year journey to Texas remains a mystery, but the buyer is returning it to the German state of Bavaria, its pre-World War II home.
A Roman bust, determined to be from the late 1st century B.C. or early 1st century A.D., still had a price sticker on its right cheek — $34.99 — as its new owner drove it home from a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas.Credit...Laura Young
A Roman bust, determined to be from the late 1st century B.C. or early 1st century A.D., still had a price sticker on its right cheek — $34.99 — as its new owner drove it home from a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas.Credit...Laura Young

Laura Young was browsing through a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, in 2018 when she found a bust for sale. It was resting on the floor, under a table, and had a yellow price tag slapped on its cheek: $34.99. She bought it.

Turns out, it wasn’t just another heavy stone curio suitable for plunking in the garden. It was an actual Roman bust from the late 1st century B.C. or early 1st century A.D., which had been part of a Bavarian king’s art collection from the 19th century until it was looted during World War II.

How it got to Texas remains a mystery. But the most likely path suggests it was taken by an American soldier after the Bavarian king’s villa in Germany was bombed by Allied forces.

This week, it went on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art, next to signage acknowledging Ms. Young’s role in discovering it after the bust’s improbable, 2,000-year journey from ancient Rome to the Goodwill Boutique on Far West Boulevard.

Next year, it will be returned to the Bavarian government under an agreement with Ms. Young that ended her own complex relationship with the ancient artifact, which she had kept on a credenza in her living room for the last three and a half years.

She had named it “Dennis Reynolds,” after a character from the comedy series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Like that vain and narcissistic cad, the 52-pound marble bust was “a very difficult, cold, aloof, emotionless man that caused some problems for me,” Ms. Young said.

When Ms. Young, a dealer of antique and vintage goods, first spotted the bust, as reported by KUT in Austin and the The Art Newspaper, she knew it was probably valuable.

“I got it outside in the light,” she said. “He had chips to the base. He had clear repairs. He looks old. I’ve been to museums. I’ve seen Roman portrait heads before.”

She did a Google image search for “Roman bust” and realized, “They look a lot like my guy.”

After taking the bust home, strapped in a seatbelt in the front seat of her car, she contacted two auction houses, Bonhams and Sotheby’s, both of which confirmed that her hunch was right: The bust was from ancient Rome.

Ms. Young was on vacation, celebrating her 40th birthday, when she got the email from Bonhams. She wanted to return home immediately.

“He was at my house, alone,” she said.

But subsequent research, authenticated by the Bavarian government, soon confirmed that Ms. Young would not be able to sell the piece, and fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever haunted Goodwill stores and yard sales for priceless treasures.
The Pompejanum, a replica of a Roman villa, once owned by Ludwig I, King of Bavaria, was bombed during World War II.Credit...San Antonio Museum of Art

At some point before 1833, the bust had been acquired by Ludwig I, a Bavarian king, who displayed it in the courtyard of the Pompejanum, his replica of a Roman villa in Pompeii, in the Bavarian town of Aschaffenburg, according to Ms. Young’s lawyer, Leila A. Amineddoleh.

The Pompejanum was heavily damaged by Allied bombing in 1944 and 1945, and although some of its objects survived, others disappeared, Ms. Amineddoleh said.

The looting of art by the Nazis has gained widespread attention. But because the bust ended up in Texas, it is likely that an American service member either stole it or traded for it after the war, Ms. Amineddoleh said.

That meant Ms. Young was not the rightful owner because Germany had never sold the piece or abandoned the title to it, Ms. Amineddoleh said. Ms. Young said Goodwill was also unable to provide answers about the bust’s origins.

“Immediately, I was like, ‘OK, I cannot keep him and I also cannot sell him,’” Ms. Young said. “It was extremely bittersweet, to say the least. But I only have control over what I can control, and art theft, looting during a war, is a war crime. I can’t be a party to it.”

So Ms. Young struck an agreement to have the bust shipped back to Bavaria. In exchange, she will receive only a “small finder’s fee,” which Ms. Amineddoleh declined to disclose.

“We are very pleased that a piece of Bavarian history that we thought was lost has reappeared and will soon be able to return to its rightful location,” Bernd Schreiber, president of the Bavarian Administration of State-Owned Palaces, Gardens and Lakes, said in a statement released by the San Antonio Museum of Art.

The bust is believed to portray either a son of Pompey the Great, who was defeated in battle by Julius Caesar, or Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, a Roman commander whose forces once occupied German territory.

The San Antonio Museum of Art will display the bust until May 2023, which was important to Ms. Young.

“He’s been hidden for 70 to 80 years; I think he deserves some attention,” she said. “And I think he deserves some attention in Texas.”

Last month, she handed over the bust to the museum, leaving her with only a 3D-printed model of the piece that she keeps in her living room.

“It’s hard a little bit because this is probably going to be the coolest thing I ever find, and it’s over,” Ms. Young said. “But there’s always something else to find. If you’re an antiques dealer, there’s always something else.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 06, 2022, 11:05:15 PM
That's bananas.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 12, 2022, 10:49:34 AM
Dog talks smack , and the cat shows who is boss

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdG31argeRa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 12, 2022, 10:58:02 AM
Dog talks smack , and the cat shows who is boss

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdG31argeRa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

No Bueno
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2022, 09:38:15 AM
The article below is a couple of days old, California has actually hit 100% renewable energy briefly since then.


California just hit 95% renewable energy. Will other states come along for the ride?
https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-04-29/solar-power-water-canals-california-climate-change-boiling-point

"Something remarkable happened over the weekend: California hit nearly 95% renewable energy.

I’ll say it again: 95% renewables. For all the time we spend talking about how to reach 100% clean power, it sometimes seems like a faraway proposition, whether the timeframe is California’s 2045 target or President Biden’s more aggressive 2035 goal. But on Saturday just before 2:30 p.m., one of the world’s largest economies came within a stone’s throw of getting there.

I’ve avoided writing too much about the Western EIM (acronym alert!) because it gets very wonky, very fast. But it’s absolutely worth knowing about. It’s a unique program that makes it easier for utility companies across the American West to share extra electricity, with a goal of saving money for ratepayers (i.e. you and me) and reducing planet-warming emissions.

How does it work? As I explained in a 2017 deep dive for the Desert Sun, the program allows out-of-state utilities to participate in California’s real-time electricity market, where they can buy power to fill in last-minute gaps between supply and demand.

So if California has more solar power than it can use on a sunny afternoon — a growing trend each spring — it can send some of that cheap electricity to Arizona, which then might be able to burn less coal. Or if the wind is ripping in Wyoming — home to some of the country’s strongest, most consistent gusts — California can tap into that clean power rather than firing up a gas plant.

A key barrier to this type of cooperation in the past was mistrust: Red states worried about blue states shoving renewable energy down their throats, and blue states worried about red states forcing them to buy dirty energy. And nobody wanted to risk finding themselves short on electricity in a pinch because some out-of-state utility made a higher bid for their power.

But in the seven years since California launched the Western EIM, that mistrust has started to fade."

  all of this feel good crap that is costing a lot of money going to...someone is doing absolutely NOTHING.  california's air quality is the worst in the country!  people are leaving that state in droves.  hopefully the people that created this mess stay to live in the schiff pile they are creating
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 13, 2022, 03:46:46 PM
  all of this feel good crap that is costing a lot of money going to...someone is doing absolutely NOTHING.  california's air quality is the worst in the country!  people are leaving that state in droves.  hopefully the people that created this mess stay to live in the schiff pile they are creating

California doesn’t have the worst air in the US, though if they did that would be a good reason to rely on renewables.

And its population is growing.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2022, 03:47:59 PM
California doesn’t have the worst air in the US, though if they did that would be a good reason to rely on renewables.

And its population is growing.

yes it does and

 no it's not
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 13, 2022, 03:54:47 PM
yes it does and

 no it's not


You are objectively wrong on both counts.

 http://www.usa.com/rank/us--air-quality-index--state-rank.htm

https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-population/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on May 13, 2022, 03:59:41 PM
I love California.  That’s where I’m retiring to
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 13, 2022, 04:11:07 PM
I love California.  That’s where I’m retiring to




Carry on wayward son

https://media.giphy.com/media/9Pv9oiqnbQtzld6ADl/giphy.gif
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2022, 04:17:16 PM

You are objectively wrong on both counts.

 http://www.usa.com/rank/us--air-quality-index--state-rank.htm

https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-population/

 
 no i'm not-

  https://www.kron4.com/news/california/california-ranked-as-no-1-state-with-worst-air-quality-report/

and

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2022-05-02/california-lost-population-in-2021-still-largest-in-us
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2022, 04:24:29 PM
I love California.  That’s where I’m retiring to

you will fit right in reeko
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on May 13, 2022, 04:43:08 PM
you will fit right in reeko

Thanks!  I’ve made many friends in California through the years.  A lot of great people live there.  Ronald Reagan made it his home even after leaving the White House. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 13, 2022, 04:47:44 PM
  all of this feel good crap that is costing a lot of money going to...someone is doing absolutely NOTHING.  california's air quality is the worst in the country!  people are leaving that state in droves.  hopefully the people that created this mess stay to live in the schiff pile they are creating
Now you are screaming that renewable energy is bad...because. LOL

Peek roqqet
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 13, 2022, 05:05:44 PM
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2022-05-02/california-lost-population-in-2021-still-largest-in-us

lol

Quote
Experts say part of the reason for the bad air in California is the increase in population and the recent wildfires.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on May 13, 2022, 05:25:51 PM
lol

Listen, facts don’t care about your feelings
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 13, 2022, 05:58:36 PM
 
 no i'm not-

  https://www.kron4.com/news/california/california-ranked-as-no-1-state-with-worst-air-quality-report/

and

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2022-05-02/california-lost-population-in-2021-still-largest-in-us

Read more carefully.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 13, 2022, 06:00:17 PM
lol

I mean you couldn’t make this up if you tried.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2022, 06:28:07 PM
trying to argue with you is like grabbing a greased hog-believe what you want.  you guys are just the smartest people in the room-just ask anyone here ::)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 13, 2022, 06:31:37 PM
trying to argue with you is like grabbing a greased hog-believe what you want.  you guys are just the smartest people in the room-just ask anyone here ::)

That right there is your problem.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on May 13, 2022, 09:00:03 PM
Read more carefully.
They don't like to read.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 14, 2022, 10:58:14 AM
Didn't we have a conversation about getting your shingles vaccination? 

I recall people talking about it, and having reactions the next day, especially on the 2nd shot.

I had my 2nd shot a few days ago.  I got tired, but that was all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 14, 2022, 12:08:38 PM
Didn't we have a conversation about getting your shingles vaccination? 

I recall people talking about it, and having reactions the next day, especially on the 2nd shot.

I had my 2nd shot a few days ago.  I got tired, but that was all.

I need to sign up for that. Getting second booster next week. Maybe I’ll double down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 79Warrior on May 14, 2022, 03:32:22 PM
Thanks!  I’ve made many friends in California through the years.  A lot of great people live there.  Ronald Reagan made it his home even after leaving the White House.


Love Southern California. I would never live anywhere else. The dope who was riffing on air quality is clueless. Has improved quite a bit over the years.  Fifth biggest economy in the world.

I personally have no problem if people are "leaving in droves" Unfortunately, the traffic is bad so not sure who actually left. Maybe the dude spewing BS gets his info from OAN.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 14, 2022, 03:41:17 PM

Love Southern California. I would never live anywhere else. The dope who was riffing on air quality is clueless. Has improved quite a bit over the years.  Fifth biggest economy in the world.

I personally have no problem if people are "leaving in droves" Unfortunately, the traffic is bad so not sure who actually left. Maybe the dude spewing BS gets his info from OAN.

  79-i love southern cal as well.  i was born in san diego.  i have a nephew living in middle of LA.  visit him occasionally.  traffic sucks yes.  sad what has become of the once fine state.  btw, no idea what OAN is, but i may have to check it out now if you guys hate it

   the air quality has improved immensely since the days of newspapers running front page pics of the smog over LA.  my point is for all the "hub bub" over "green" this and that, they still fail to meet the standards of many other regions who don't saddle it's citizens with all of the regulations

  See,  it’s possible to disagree with out name calling
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on May 14, 2022, 03:49:34 PM
  79-i love southern cal as well.  i was born in san diego.  i have a nephew living in middle of LA.  visit him occasionally.  traffic sucks yes.  sad what has become of the once fine state.  btw, no idea what OAN is, but i may have to check it out now if you guys hate it

   the air quality has improved immensely since the days of newspapers running front page pics of the smog over LA.  my point is for all the "hub bub" over "green" this and that, they still fail to meet the standards of many other regions who don't saddle it's citizens with all of the regulations

  See,  it’s possible to disagree with out name calling

You do realize that without regulations, the smog in southern California would have gotten even worse. Thanks in great part to regulation, it's not as bad as it was.

I have a difficult time believing you don't know what OAN is, but OK.

There. No name-calling here, either.

Didn't we have a conversation about getting your shingles vaccination? 

Everybody 50+ absolutely should get the shingles vaccine. My dad had shingles and it was several weeks of pure hell for him. I sure never want to get it, so I've been vaccinated. And yes, it was no picnic for a day or so; felt like I had the flu. A small price to pay for not getting shingles.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 14, 2022, 04:28:58 PM
You do realize that without regulations, the smog in southern California would have gotten even worse. Thanks in great part to regulation, it's not as bad as it was.

I have a difficult time believing you don't know what OAN is, but OK.

There. No name-calling here, either.

Everybody 50+ absolutely should get the shingles vaccine. My dad had shingles and it was several weeks of pure hell for him. I sure never want to get it, so I've been vaccinated. And yes, it was no picnic for a day or so; felt like I had the flu. A small price to pay for not getting shingles.

  ok 82, but many other areas have fewer if any of the same regulations as california sans smog or air quality issues.  understand that many of the air quality issues of one area are not necessarily caused by that specific area alone.

 i don't even know what OAN stands for but i remember a band called OAR that was pretty good
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on May 14, 2022, 05:32:18 PM
  ok 82, but many other areas have fewer if any of the same regulations as california sans smog or air quality issues.  understand that many of the air quality issues of one area are not necessarily caused by that specific area alone.

California, especially the LA greater metro area, became one of America’s most populous areas quite rapidly. With that rapid growth came many polluting corporations. In addition, the entire area was built around car transportation, again major polluters.

As you probably know, Ronald Reagan was the governor who established the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to undertake a statewide effort to address widespread air pollution.

And thank goodness for that and other regulation, or else the region would have become borderline uninhabitable.

Instead, Reagan’s former state is one of the world’s largest economies and helps prop up many of America’s poorer states.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 15, 2022, 09:53:09 PM
(https://i.redd.it/nqsloii20pz81.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 15, 2022, 10:02:10 PM
maybe this should have been posted in the doomsday thread-

  DO NOT order the lemonade, but the urinating in the milkshake is the least of his problems

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arbys-manager-admits-to-urinating-into-milkshake-mix
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 16, 2022, 11:15:58 AM
You first:

https://scitechdaily.com/fecal-transplants-reverse-hallmarks-of-aging-in-the-gut-eyes-and-brain/

.. Gives new meaning to the phrase "shít for brains."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 16, 2022, 11:55:20 AM
You first:

https://scitechdaily.com/fecal-transplants-reverse-hallmarks-of-aging-in-the-gut-eyes-and-brain/

.. Gives new meaning to the phrase "shít for brains."

Study participants include the scoop Mope Squad.

Thank you for your participation and all you do for science.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 16, 2022, 12:45:18 PM
Study participants include the scoop Mope Squad.

Thank you for your participation and all you do for science.
M ob
O f
P ractical
E xpectations

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 16, 2022, 01:20:19 PM
You first:

https://scitechdaily.com/fecal-transplants-reverse-hallmarks-of-aging-in-the-gut-eyes-and-brain/

.. Gives new meaning to the phrase "shít for brains."

Fecal transplant is already being used for C-Diff, an intestinal bacterial infection that is often very hard to treat.  There are many strains that are antibiotic-resistant.

It basically works the same way as a bone marrow transplant.  Take stuff from a healthy person and let it take over the sick person's system.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on May 16, 2022, 01:58:02 PM
Fecal transplant is already being used for C-Diff, a intestinal bacterial infection that is often very hard to treat.

It basically works the same way as a bone marrow transplant.  Take stuff from a healthy person and let it take over the sick person's system.

I actually recall reading about this in National Geographic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 16, 2022, 06:22:36 PM
I actually recall reading about this in National Geographic.

Thank you for confirming that I did not make that up.   ::)

They try to get a donor that is a close family member (ideally someone who lives under the same roof), under the theory that one's flora profile would be similar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 16, 2022, 08:49:12 PM
Thank you for confirming that I did not make that up.   ::)

They try to get a donor that is a close family member (ideally someone who lives under the same roof), under the theory that one's flora profile would be similar.

No flora here, only delicious fauna.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 16, 2022, 11:45:54 PM
No flora here, only delicious fauna.

We've always known you were "full of love" zig.  No need to confirm.

(https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/43/63/41/360_F_243634102_C7aZEsloIRuolTbGkjd2n7bg2iDw9ybB.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 17, 2022, 10:55:14 AM
I actually recall reading about this in National Geographic.

I remember it most from an episode of South Park
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 17, 2022, 11:21:00 AM
I remember it most from an episode of South Park

(https://y.yarn.co/5b86c99a-c850-4dc5-a952-1a931fc8a189_text.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 19, 2022, 07:58:56 AM
Bryan Adams released Summer of '69 in 1985. That's like someone today releasing a song called Summer of '06.

I feel old.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 19, 2022, 10:07:43 AM
https://dudeism.com/

Thinking about becoming a dudist monk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 19, 2022, 11:07:59 AM
https://dudeism.com/ (https://dudeism.com/)

Thinking about becoming a dudist monk.

Central Waters has a tasty recent release called His Dudeness (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/652/169451/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 19, 2022, 12:46:19 PM
A friend of mine posted this YouTube Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F72CmcZq0JM) about the mid-80's Wells Street bar scene on facebook. I felt duty-bound to post it here.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 19, 2022, 01:39:09 PM
Dear, sweet Jesus.   Positive PTSD.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BrewCity83 on May 19, 2022, 01:47:11 PM
A friend of mine posted this YouTube Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F72CmcZq0JM) about the mid-80's Wells Street bar scene on facebook. I felt duty-bound to post it here.

This video should have its own thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on May 19, 2022, 08:24:37 PM
I never heard of any of those places. I was too busy studying at the library.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 20, 2022, 06:00:53 AM
Ewe go girl, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 20, 2022, 09:01:00 AM
Let's hope we all can be as graceful on this upcoming Alumni Weekend.

https://www.reddit.com/r/holdmycosmo/comments/utn4mg/hmc_while_dancing_on_the_floor/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 20, 2022, 09:21:16 AM
Interesting how all the x1 and x2 years are having MU reunions .. I used the "who is going" function and searched for my year.   

There were 7 people registered for 91.  '92 had many pages, 200+.

I guess the 31st reunion isn't a thing.  Kinda feel bad for those 7 people if they show up.

The math never worked out for me on MU reunions.  I mean .. you had a circle of friends, maybe 50 people.  Yeah, you might have known another hundred or two but you barely knew them.  Out of ~2000 grads, that's 2.5%.

So when 400 people go to the reunion .. 2.5% = 10 people.  And chances are 5 of them you see with frequency anyhow.  So you're down to seeing 5 new old people.  #Arbys
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 20, 2022, 09:34:12 AM
I think this is a one year thing due to COVID. They feel it bad for the x1 grads not getting an in person reunion so they are invited to read along to x2s this year. I'm '11, I will not be going
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 20, 2022, 09:47:31 AM
I think this is a one year thing due to COVID. They feel it bad for the x1 grads not getting an in person reunion so they are invited to read along to x2s this year. I'm '11, I will not be going

I am a 1 too, so with Topper, that's three we know.  Add in 6 Legs who is picking up the weekend drinking tab, and we have at least a Scoop Foursome.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 20, 2022, 10:20:16 AM
Interesting how all the x1 and x2 years are having MU reunions .. I used the "who is going" function and searched for my year.   

There were 7 people registered for 91.  '92 had many pages, 200+.

I guess the 31st reunion isn't a thing.  Kinda feel bad for those 7 people if they show up.

The math never worked out for me on MU reunions.  I mean .. you had a circle of friends, maybe 50 people.  Yeah, you might have known another hundred or two but you barely knew them.  Out of ~2000 grads, that's 2.5%.

So when 400 people go to the reunion .. 2.5% = 10 people.  And chances are 5 of them you see with frequency anyhow.  So you're down to seeing 5 new old people.  #Arbys


The only time I went to a reunion, it was because a couple guys from out of town who I hadn't seen in years went.  It was a great time, but I would guess 80% of the people there from the class of '90 were in the same friend group.  Trying to include the other 20% was hard.  I am sure it was awkward for them as well. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 21, 2022, 07:55:43 AM
https://nypost.com/2022/05/20/dick-van-dyke-96-makes-rare-appearance-with-wife-after-gym/amp/

https://nypost.com/2022/03/14/dick-van-dyke-96-feared-fans-would-think-wife-was-a-gold-digger/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on May 25, 2022, 08:08:31 PM
This video keeps coming up my screen . Very Historical

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1RPoymt3Jx4
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 28, 2022, 06:39:35 PM
https://twitter.com/penbercifield/status/1530466376204398592?s=21&t=SNrPQrSIvWUOKEtqTS-mMQ

The comments…
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 09, 2022, 12:42:54 PM
Extreme not safe for work, but wow, shut down the internet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/v8ihpm/how_about_this_totally_not_super_extreme_body/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 09, 2022, 12:51:55 PM
Extreme not safe for work, but wow, shut down the internet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/v8ihpm/how_about_this_totally_not_super_extreme_body/

Awful cocky of him
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 09, 2022, 11:25:58 PM
Awful cocky of him

Jealous much?   ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 10, 2022, 06:15:15 AM
Jealous much?   ;)


In a round about way.  8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 10, 2022, 09:31:03 AM
Extreme not safe for work, but wow, shut down the internet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/v8ihpm/how_about_this_totally_not_super_extreme_body/

See, saying "extreme not safe for work" implies that this really shouldn't be viewed at work, but that it might be "safe" for other circumstances. This is just, "not safe for viewing."

That said...I have some questions...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on June 10, 2022, 08:28:49 PM
See, saying "extreme not safe for work" implies that this really shouldn't be viewed at work, but that it might be "safe" for other circumstances. This is just, "not safe for viewing."

That said...I have some questions...

https://www.reddit.com/r/casualiama/comments/ovunri/i_have_a_hole_in_my_penis_ask_me_anything/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

All voluntary. Paid for all of it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 11, 2022, 07:51:01 AM
Man oh man.  Is there a more insane thing on the internet?

TIL:  It cost the guy $40,000 to do that, all in.  And the blackness is .. a tattoo. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 11, 2022, 02:57:51 PM
Man oh man.  Is there a more insane thing on the internet?

TIL:  It cost the guy $40,000 to do that, all in.  And the blackness is .. a tattoo.

And one of my questions answered: he rerouted his urethra.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 11, 2022, 06:33:50 PM
Man oh man.  Is there a more insane thing on the internet?

TIL:  It cost the guy $40,000 to do that, all in.  And the blackness is .. a tattoo.

I'll do it to you for $20k and the right to ban MU82.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 12, 2022, 11:25:15 PM
I'll do it to you for $20k and the right to ban MU82.



He said $15k and the right to ban you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 13, 2022, 03:44:57 PM
College basketball doubleheader featuring Badgers men and women set to be held at American Family Field in November (https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/06/13/american-family-field-host-uw-mens-and-womens-hoops-doubleheader/7608666001/)

Now before anyone instructs me about posting Buckycrap, this is the only interesting news from that link:
“I think it is going to be an awesome experience,” Gard said. “It will be cool for our fans and hopefully it is something we can continue every other year or every three years, something like that. I don’t know where it will go.
“But it will be beneficial for Am Fam Field. Maybe it leads to them hosting a regional. I think that is on the radar.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on June 13, 2022, 05:45:48 PM
https://www.eatthis.com/news-arbys-offering-50-discount-two-popular-sandwiches/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 02, 2022, 06:30:05 PM
Farewell Harp and Sham:

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2022/06/29/eyes-on-milwaukee-say-goodbye-to-harp-shamrock-building/?fbclid=IwAR058yDf-l9t_9zAal5CT5aMO-iyEctAAUe1q13275ISQqT63CR4ISS5_Lo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 02, 2022, 06:47:15 PM
Farewell Harp and Sham:

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2022/06/29/eyes-on-milwaukee-say-goodbye-to-harp-shamrock-building/?fbclid=IwAR058yDf-l9t_9zAal5CT5aMO-iyEctAAUe1q13275ISQqT63CR4ISS5_Lo
Little by little feels like my whole MU extracurricular experiences are being erased.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on July 02, 2022, 07:21:29 PM
It all went south wit da klosin' of Art's Performing Center, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 02, 2022, 11:10:38 PM
It all went south wit da klosin' of Art's Performing Center, aina?
Ran out of depends?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 03, 2022, 06:46:54 AM
Farewell Harp and Sham:

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2022/06/29/eyes-on-milwaukee-say-goodbye-to-harp-shamrock-building/?fbclid=IwAR058yDf-l9t_9zAal5CT5aMO-iyEctAAUe1q13275ISQqT63CR4ISS5_Lo


The fact that it still had the old school "tyme" sign back in 2014 is funny.

Honestly I don't remember this place at all.  Was that its name back in the late 80s?  I usually didn't stray too far down Wells.  The Old Gym on 17th was about as far as I would get.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 03, 2022, 08:01:00 AM
Another one bites the dust.    I was there a couple of times.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 03, 2022, 09:39:31 AM

The fact that it still had the old school "tyme" sign back in 2014 is funny.

Honestly I don't remember this place at all.  Was that its name back in the late 80s?  I usually didn't stray too far down Wells.  The Old Gym on 17th was about as far as I would get.
LOL so you basically crossed one street. You missed out on a lot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Shooter McGavin on July 03, 2022, 10:57:00 AM
It was basically open all night and early morning.  Was drinking bloody Mary’s there before my graduation ceremony.. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 03, 2022, 11:08:41 AM
LOL so you basically crossed one street. You missed out on a lot.


Eh. I did plenty between Hegertys on one end and the Gym on the other. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 03, 2022, 08:51:00 PM

Eh. I did plenty between Hegertys on one end and the Gym on the other.
Like I said missed out on a lot of places.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 04, 2022, 07:45:38 AM
Hegarty's, The Gym, O'D's, mostly.   Import night at the Ardmore.   Occasionally O'Paget's.   More pool tables.   It is my recollection they carded less.   
My junior year roommate and I did a couple of death marches.   Starting early, having one drink in as many different bars as we could until becoming too drunk to continue.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 04, 2022, 08:03:52 AM
Hegarty's, The Gym, O'D's, mostly.   Import night at the Ardmore.   Occasionally O'Paget's.   More pool tables.   It is my recollection they carded less.   
My junior year roommate and I did a couple of death marches.   Starting early, having one drink in as many different bars as we could until becoming too drunk to continue.

Yep yep.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 04, 2022, 08:24:01 AM
Hegarty's, The Gym, O'D's, mostly.   Import night at the Ardmore.   Occasionally O'Paget's.   More pool tables.   It is my recollection they carded less.   
My junior year roommate and I did a couple of death marches.   Starting early, having one drink in as many different bars as we could until becoming too drunk to continue.

Sounds about all correct from my recollection
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Shooter McGavin on July 04, 2022, 10:32:30 AM
Hegarty's, The Gym, O'D's, mostly.   Import night at the Ardmore.   Occasionally O'Paget's.   More pool tables.   It is my recollection they carded less.   
My junior year roommate and I did a couple of death marches.   Starting early, having one drink in as many different bars as we could until becoming too drunk to continue.

Same, throw in avalanche and less ODs and gym junior and senior year, Theos by the Y sophomore year and the occasional Thoma’s and Conways. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 04, 2022, 02:44:19 PM
I recognize this will cost me my MU alum card, but I never really enjoyed either the Lanche or Real Chili.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 04, 2022, 04:56:31 PM
I recognize this will cost me my MU alum card, but I never really enjoyed either the Lanche or Real Chili.
You a Cardinals fan? Sound like dgies...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 06, 2022, 08:58:38 AM
Oh f*ck no...

https://www.kake.com/story/40941588/set-your-air-conditioning-to-78-degrees-during-the-day-82-at-night-federal-program-suggests

"Energy Star, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, said people should set their thermostat to 78 degrees when they are home and "need cooling" in an effort to save energy during the spring and summer.

And when you're sleeping or away, the suggested temperatures go up. When sleeping, it's recommended that the thermostat is kept at 82 degrees, and when away, people should set the thermostat to 85 degrees, Energy Star said."


I guaranty you that the people running Energy Star do not set their thermostat to 82 at night.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 06, 2022, 01:01:41 PM
Oh f*ck no...

https://www.kake.com/story/40941588/set-your-air-conditioning-to-78-degrees-during-the-day-82-at-night-federal-program-suggests

"Energy Star, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, said people should set their thermostat to 78 degrees when they are home and "need cooling" in an effort to save energy during the spring and summer.

And when you're sleeping or away, the suggested temperatures go up. When sleeping, it's recommended that the thermostat is kept at 82 degrees, and when away, people should set the thermostat to 85 degrees, Energy Star said."


I guaranty you that the people running Energy Star do not set their thermostat to 82 at night.

  what would algore do?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on July 06, 2022, 04:16:23 PM
Farewell Harp and Sham:

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2022/06/29/eyes-on-milwaukee-say-goodbye-to-harp-shamrock-building/?fbclid=IwAR058yDf-l9t_9zAal5CT5aMO-iyEctAAUe1q13275ISQqT63CR4ISS5_Lo

Nooooo, not the Hamrock. This was my go-to spot when I lived on 22nd.

Looking at those pictures, it honestly should have been demolished years ago.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 06, 2022, 04:57:03 PM
Nooooo, not the Hamrock. This was my go-to spot when I lived on 22nd.

Looking at those pictures, it honestly should have been demolished years ago.
Color me shocked that the floors and walls were sagging. Probably from the all of the people peeing on the floor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 06, 2022, 05:43:24 PM
Oh f*ck no...

https://www.kake.com/story/40941588/set-your-air-conditioning-to-78-degrees-during-the-day-82-at-night-federal-program-suggests

"Energy Star, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, said people should set their thermostat to 78 degrees when they are home and "need cooling" in an effort to save energy during the spring and summer.

And when you're sleeping or away, the suggested temperatures go up. When sleeping, it's recommended that the thermostat is kept at 82 degrees, and when away, people should set the thermostat to 85 degrees, Energy Star said."


I guaranty you that the people running Energy Star do not set their thermostat to 82 at night.
We have run air conditioning at 77 for years . Works well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on July 06, 2022, 05:51:28 PM
Oh f*ck no...

https://www.kake.com/story/40941588/set-your-air-conditioning-to-78-degrees-during-the-day-82-at-night-federal-program-suggests

"Energy Star, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, said people should set their thermostat to 78 degrees when they are home and "need cooling" in an effort to save energy during the spring and summer.

And when you're sleeping or away, the suggested temperatures go up. When sleeping, it's recommended that the thermostat is kept at 82 degrees, and when away, people should set the thermostat to 85 degrees, Energy Star said."


I guaranty you that the people running Energy Star do not set their thermostat to 82 at night.

Love AC and we keep it at 78 24/7 in humid Virginia. Grew up in a house in the Chicago burbs without AC. Kept all the windows open and heard the arguments in the kitchen in the house next door. They really would go at it, but the all-time classic was when we heard "YOU PUT THAT KNIFE DOWN RIGHT NOW!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2022, 09:05:11 PM
Anything north of 73 is a sweat box.  71 all the way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mileskishnish72 on July 06, 2022, 09:09:36 PM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mileskishnish72 on July 06, 2022, 09:11:59 PM
I was going to remove this thread, but I think it's going places.

453 pages later, somewhat prescient, Topper.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 06, 2022, 09:17:13 PM
453 pages later, somewhat prescient, Topper.
Never been off topic!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on July 06, 2022, 09:22:29 PM
Anything north of 73 is a sweat box.  71 all the way.
76 during the day, 70 for sleeping.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 06, 2022, 10:09:13 PM
We missed NM's 5 year birthday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on July 06, 2022, 11:10:13 PM
76 during the day, 70 for sleeping.

69 during day...    66 for sleeping ! ! !  8-)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 07, 2022, 05:03:31 AM
76 during the day, 70 for sleeping.

74 and 68 here. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 07, 2022, 06:17:32 AM
Whatever my  unable-to-regulate-her-body-temperature wife needs on a given day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 07, 2022, 07:22:01 AM
Never been off topic!

And incredibly, the only Scoop thread where politics are seldom mentioned by the same 15 posters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on July 07, 2022, 07:43:37 AM
Whatever my unable-to-regulate-her-body-temperature wife needs on a given day.


If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 07, 2022, 02:06:44 PM
And incredibly, the only Scoop thread where politics are seldom mentioned by the same 15 posters.

I pray that isn't like saying, "Just six more outs and he'll have his no-hitter?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 08, 2022, 01:06:54 PM
Random thought today. How did I not know Mt McKinley was named Denali? Anyone have any seemingly obvious facts they did not know?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 08, 2022, 01:37:12 PM
Random thought today. How did I not know Mt McKinley was named Denali? Anyone have any seemingly obvious facts they did not know?


It was only a couple of years ago when I found out that hay and straw were different things.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 08, 2022, 01:44:03 PM
Anyone have any seemingly obvious facts they did not know?

Millions might say "Biden won?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 08, 2022, 01:57:08 PM

It was only a couple of years ago when I found out that hay and straw were different things.
One could always be pedantic and call hayrides straw rides.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 08, 2022, 02:44:10 PM
For years I didn't realize that Cal and UC-Berkeley were the same school
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 08, 2022, 04:34:28 PM
Anyone have any seemingly obvious facts they did not know?

The temperature outside an airplane at altitude. Depending on the altitude it's in the neighborhood of -40 to -70 degrees. I had no idea. When I saw that on the data channel on a recent flight, I thought it had to be a mistake.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUBurrow on July 10, 2022, 10:45:30 AM
The temperature outside an airplane at altitude. Depending on the altitude it's in the neighborhood of -40 to -70 degrees. I had no idea. When I saw that on the data channel on a recent flight, I thought it had to be a mistake.

Looking at the data midflight always reminds me of how little I understand about air travel.  Temperature and flight speed are great examples.  Another is flight path.  I woke up in the middle of a flight to SE Asia, flipped the data on, and saw that we were over like, the north pole or Russia or something and had a temporary red label+jet lag induced freakout about what was happening.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 10, 2022, 02:24:52 PM
Looking at the data midflight always reminds me of how little I understand about air travel.  Temperature and flight speed are great examples.  Another is flight path.  I woke up in the middle of a flight to SE Asia, flipped the data on, and saw that we were over like, the north pole or Russia or something and had a temporary red label+jet lag induced freakout about what was happening.
Although some people still don't believe, earth is nearly a sphere
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 10, 2022, 08:00:32 PM
Random thought today. How did I not know Mt McKinley was named Denali? Anyone have any seemingly obvious facts they did not know?

i used to think only a woman could menstruate, give birth, fake the big "O", and break wind sans noise or aroma
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 10, 2022, 08:10:22 PM
i used to think only a woman could menstruate, give birth, fake the big "O", and break wind sans noise or aroma

WTF are you talking about?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 10, 2022, 08:18:57 PM
WTF are you talking about?

Pretty sure he’s doing a “ha ha people change their gender”…uh…joke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 10, 2022, 09:48:02 PM
For years I didn't realize that Cal and UC-Berkeley were the same school

Seriously? How about Wisconsin and UW-Madison?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 11, 2022, 06:24:29 AM
Seriously? How about Wisconsin and UW-Madison?
They're both terrible
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 11, 2022, 10:02:45 AM
WTF are you talking about?

      lighten up francis
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on July 11, 2022, 10:54:08 AM
Looking at the data midflight always reminds me of how little I understand about air travel.  Temperature and flight speed are great examples.  Another is flight path.  I woke up in the middle of a flight to SE Asia, flipped the data on, and saw that we were over like, the north pole or Russia or something and had a temporary red label+jet lag induced freakout about what was happening.

I remember a flight to HK and on that flight, whatever satellite the plane was using for WiFi was unusable in Chinese airspace.  So the WiFi was basically off above China.  The woman in the row in front of me was complaining to the FA about it.  When she heard the explanation she was BAFFLED because "HK is south of China.  If we are coming from the US, why are we flying over China for hours?  That is a mistake"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 11, 2022, 11:17:48 AM
I remember a flight to HK and on that flight, whatever satellite the plane was using for WiFi was unusable in Chinese airspace.  So the WiFi was basically off above China.  The woman in the row in front of me was complaining to the FA about it.  When she heard the explanation she was BAFFLED because "HK is south of China.  If we are coming from the US, why are we flying over China for hours?  That is a mistake"
Must be a flat earther
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 11, 2022, 11:42:17 AM
Although some people still don't believe, earth is nearly a sphere

I bet you also believe Everest is the highest point!
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/highestpoint.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 11, 2022, 02:36:37 PM
I bet you also believe Everest is the highest point!
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/highestpoint.html
We Civil Engineers use MSL, so yes  ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 11, 2022, 02:42:28 PM
I bet you also believe Everest is the highest point!
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/highestpoint.html

Heh..."centrifugal bulge."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 11, 2022, 11:12:09 PM
Nice list on Reddit:

He who smelt it, dealt it
He who detected it, ejected it
He who felt the breeze, cut the cheese
But he who refuted it, tooted it.
He who appealed it, unsealed it.
He who’s poking fun is the smoking gun
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 12, 2022, 09:40:22 AM
Random thought today. How did I not know Mt McKinley was named Denali? Anyone have any seemingly obvious facts they did not know?

This one about preparing corn on the cob for big parties which somehow slipped by me.

https://discover.hubpages.com/food/How-to-Make-Cooler-Corn
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 13, 2022, 09:03:20 AM
This one about preparing corn on the cob for big parties which somehow slipped by me.

https://discover.hubpages.com/food/How-to-Make-Cooler-Corn


MMM...BPA infused corn  :-\

Edit:  apparently I don't know enough about plastics...
https://huntingwaterfalls.com/are-coolers-bpa-free/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 13, 2022, 02:08:17 PM

MMM...BPA infused corn  :-\

Edit:  apparently I don't know enough about plastics...
https://huntingwaterfalls.com/are-coolers-bpa-free/

BPA-free needed for your home brewing too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 13, 2022, 02:17:11 PM

MMM...BPA infused corn  :-\

Edit:  apparently I don't know enough about plastics...
https://huntingwaterfalls.com/are-coolers-bpa-free/
Seems to be unsafe:

(https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/2020/07/30/cooler-corn-is-it-safe/)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 13, 2022, 03:35:18 PM
I'm aware that BMW's recently reported decision to charge a monthly fee to use some features (https://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-subscription-features-heated-seats-steering-5-series-2022-7) is not happening in the US (yet), but what a load of crap. It takes a lot of gall for a car company to spend the money to install hardware, spend the money to install software, and then disable everything and charge a customer a monthly fee to disable the disabler.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on July 13, 2022, 04:32:28 PM
I'm aware that BMW's recently reported decision to charge a monthly fee to use some features (https://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-subscription-features-heated-seats-steering-5-series-2022-7) is not happening in the US (yet), but what a load of crap. It takes a lot of gall for a car company to spend the money to install hardware, spend the money to install software, and then disable everything and charge a customer a monthly fee to disable the disabler.

No different that Hyundai charging for GPS and remote services after the 1st 3 years are up.

I recall when Acuras had mapping via a trunk located DVD player. If you wanted to update your maps a new DVD was close to $500.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 13, 2022, 04:37:32 PM
No different that Hyundai charging for GPS and remote services after the 1st 3 years are up.

I recall when Acuras had mapping via a trunk located DVD player. If you wanted to update your maps a new DVD was close to $500.

I think that there is a big difference between using a service and a using a feature in the car. It costs Hyundai something to continue to provide that service. They provide it free for three years and then charge after that. Once BMW puts those seats in the car, there is no incremental cost to allow you to use it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 13, 2022, 04:48:35 PM
I'm aware that BMW's recently reported decision to charge a monthly fee to use some features (https://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-subscription-features-heated-seats-steering-5-series-2022-7) is not happening in the US (yet), but what a load of crap. It takes a lot of gall for a car company to spend the money to install hardware, spend the money to install software, and then disable everything and charge a customer a monthly fee to disable the disabler.

Talk about your first world problems....

If you don't like it, buy a Ford.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 13, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Talk about your first world problems....

If you don't like it, buy a Ford.

I assure you, this will not be limited to cars.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 13, 2022, 05:12:39 PM
I assure you, this will not be limited to cars.

My point still stands. If you don't like it, don't buy it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 13, 2022, 05:29:35 PM
My point still stands. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

Buy no cars?  Subscription economy is coming for everyone and everything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 13, 2022, 05:54:44 PM
Buy no cars?  Subscription economy is coming for everyone and everything.

Seems fair to me.  You are only paying for what you use.

And if no one subscribes, it will fail.  See: Quibi.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on July 13, 2022, 06:00:30 PM
Seems fair to me.  You are only paying for what you use.

And if no one subscribes, it will fail.  See: Quibi.

Eh. I'm assuming sale price of the car reflects the cost of the hardware and software that's in the car already upon purchase.

Then you additionally pay to access it.

Remove those costs from my initial sale price and I agree with you.

If my above assumptive narrative is true, then it won't fail. Sure, car companies won't have the extra money from the subscription/access. But they won't care since they already would have covered all their costs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 13, 2022, 06:38:12 PM
Eh. I'm assuming sale price of the car reflects the cost of the hardware and software that's in the car already upon purchase.

Then you additionally pay to access it.

Remove those costs from my initial sale price and I agree with you.

If my above assumptive narrative is true, then it won't fail. Sure, car companies won't have the extra money from the subscription/access. But they won't care since they already would have covered all their costs.

I didn't mean the company will fail.  I meant that charging for the service will fail.

The only reason companies charge what they charge for anything is that they believe people are  willing to pay it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jables1604 on July 13, 2022, 07:51:47 PM
For years I didn't realize that Cal and UC-Berkeley were the same school
Found out this weekend that there is absolutely no difference between a fiddle and a violin. I’m 54 years old.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 13, 2022, 08:58:35 PM
I didn't mean the company will fail.  I meant that charging for the service will fail.

The only reason companies charge what they charge for anything is that they believe people are  willing to pay it.


While true, this is a horrible example of market power.  Everyone hates what the airlines have done with baggage fees, seat fees, talking to a human fees .. but due to market power, the airlines can do it because are you going to walk to Seattle?   Then tough sh1t, enjoy your fee.  Consumers despise it, it happens anyway.

Pretty soon you will not be able to own your car, you'll just have a licensing agreement, with fees for every mile, using the radio, the wipers and headlights.  Probably an airbag activation fee too.  They'd NEVER do that except they totally will some day.

“Things are going to get unimaginably worse, and they are never, ever, going to get better.” - Kurt Vonnegut
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 13, 2022, 10:17:03 PM
Buy no cars?  Subscription economy is coming for everyone and everything.

Subscription economy has been here for a decade+, Mr. Cord Cutter. Good-Better-Best
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on July 14, 2022, 04:49:07 AM
I didn't mean the company will fail.  I meant that charging for the service will fail.

The only reason companies charge what they charge for anything is that they believe people are  willing to pay it.

I didn't think you meant that.

But, again, why would charging for the service fail if the car companies already have they money they need up front?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 14, 2022, 06:10:47 AM
Seems fair to me.  You are only paying for what you use.

And if no one subscribes, it will fail.  See: Quibi.

I, for one, am excited for police and fire department subscriptions!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 14, 2022, 06:14:06 AM
While true, this is a horrible example of market power.  Everyone hates what the airlines have done with baggage fees, seat fees, talking to a human fees .. but due to market power, the airlines can do it because are you going to walk to Seattle?   Then tough sh1t, enjoy your fee.  Consumers despise it, it happens anyway.

Pretty soon you will not be able to own your car, you'll just have a licensing agreement, with fees for every mile, using the radio, the wipers and headlights.  Probably an airbag activation fee too.  They'd NEVER do that except they totally will some day.

“Things are going to get unimaginably worse, and they are never, ever, going to get better.” - Kurt Vonnegut

And that is just it.  When the stock price needs to continue to increase despite there being no more market to grab, people will get creative in new ways to increase the bottom line... especially when their own bottom line is impacted.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on July 14, 2022, 04:52:01 PM
And that is just it.  When the stock price needs to continue to increase despite there being no more market to grab, people will get creative in new ways to increase the bottom line... especially when their own bottom line is impacted.

Most airline stock prices are down 40-80% over the last 5 years. If they “need to continue to increase” their stock much further they’ll be out of business.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 14, 2022, 04:59:39 PM
Most airline stock prices are down 40-80% over the last 5 years. If they “need to continue to increase” their stock much further they’ll be out of business.

And correlation doesn't equal causation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 14, 2022, 06:33:10 PM
And correlation doesn't equal causation.

So why did you use it as an example?

BMW does not have a monopoly on automobiles.  If you don't like all their crazy charges, there are plenty of other choices. And if you buy a BMW anyway, you have just demonstrated that you are willing to pay them in order to drive their car.  And the execs who made this pricing decision have done their job successfully.

It's a luxury vehicle, not groceries.  There is nothing wrong with charging what the market will bear.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 15, 2022, 06:05:29 AM
So why did you use it as an example?

BMW does not have a monopoly on automobiles.  If you don't like all their crazy charges, there are plenty of other choices. And if you buy a BMW anyway, you have just demonstrated that you are willing to pay them in order to drive their car.  And the execs who made this pricing decision have done their job successfully.

It's a luxury vehicle, not groceries.  There is nothing wrong with charging what the market will bear.

I didn't, Lenny did.  Airline prices aren't down down because they added baggage fees, etc.  They're down because of a global pandemic.

My point is that you see BMW doing this now, and you don't think that the other car manufacturers will follow suit?  If it adds to the stock price and there is no measurable push back... and with subscription services there usually isn't because after a month or two people forget about them... then you better believe that others will do the same.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2022, 07:45:02 AM
I didn't, Lenny did.  Airline prices aren't down down because they added baggage fees, etc.  They're down because of a global pandemic.

My point is that you see BMW doing this now, and you don't think that the other car manufacturers will follow suit?  If it adds to the stock price and there is no measurable push back... and with subscription services there usually isn't because after a month or two people forget about them... then you better believe that others will do the same.

The other manufacturers won't follow suit unless it's a success for BMW. Or they may use the fact that they don't charge as a marketing tool, like Southwest does with bag fees.

Not to mention that it gives rich guys another way to humblebrag. "Can you believe that BMW is charging me extra for heated seats? *sigh* Guess I gotta pay it." 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 15, 2022, 08:03:39 AM
I didn't, Lenny did.  Airline prices aren't down down because they added baggage fees, etc.  They're down because of a global pandemic.

My point is that you see BMW doing this now, and you don't think that the other car manufacturers will follow suit?  If it adds to the stock price and there is no measurable push back... and with subscription services there usually isn't because after a month or two people forget about them... then you better believe that others will do the same.

OnStar has been offered since 1996 with over 7 million users/subscribers and with over one million paying wifi subscribers. This is morphing into GM Connected Services with over 22 million vehicles. It's over a $2 billion business. You act like this is new for vehicles?

I heard no one would pay $1 to download a song to an iPod too when it's free on Napster.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 15, 2022, 08:04:04 AM
The other manufacturers won't follow suit unless it's a success for BMW. Or they may use the fact that they don't charge as a marketing tool, like Southwest does with bag fees.

Not to mention that it gives rich guys another way to humblebrag. "Can you believe that BMW is charging me extra for heated seats? *sigh* Guess I gotta pay it."

I mean, Tesla does something similar with their dangerously named "autopilot" subscription.

When it starts getting cold out subscriptions will inevitably increase.   Personally, I think it is absolute dog crap to arbitrarily lock hardware functionality behind a paywall. 

Hopefully, the invisible hand of the market takes care of this, but I have my doubts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 15, 2022, 08:06:14 AM
OnStar has been offered since 1996 with over 7 million users/subscribers and with over one million paying wifi subscribers. This is morphing into GM Connected Services with over 22 million vehicles. It's over a $2 billion business. You act like this is new for vehicles?

I heard no one would pay $1 to download a song to an iPod too when it's free on Napster.

OnStar is a service.  There are people and logistics involved running the service.  Flipping a switch over the internet for hardware that exists in an automobile is a far different thing.

I never said it was new or surprising, in fact, I said it would only increase from here. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 15, 2022, 08:27:52 AM
The other manufacturers won't follow suit unless it's a success for BMW. ..


Bzzzt.  The correct answer is that all manufacturers will follow suit because then the consumer has no choice but to hand over more money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 15, 2022, 08:50:10 AM
OnStar is a service.  There are people and logistics involved running the service.  Flipping a switch over the internet for hardware that exists in an automobile is a far different thing.

I never said it was new or surprising, in fact, I said it would only increase from here.

I was making the same point that deactivating hardware that is already installed and then charging a monthly fee to reactivate it is fundamentally different than charging a monthly fee for a service. I'm not saying it's surprising, but it is different.

To Chick's point, I'll resist buying a car that requires a subscription to use pre-installed features it as long as there are other reasonable options. I soured on BMW years ago when shopping for my first "grown up" car because I felt that their pricing model "nickeled and dimed" me too much. Amazingly, they somehow survived without me as a customer. I suspect they will again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 15, 2022, 08:54:00 AM
Capitalism.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on July 15, 2022, 10:55:28 PM
Maybe all features get hacked
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on July 16, 2022, 12:09:17 PM
I'll just wait until people are selling jailbroken BMWs on facebook marketplace
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 17, 2022, 06:29:24 PM
Screw seat heaters .. this is what I want now.

The (last half) of the video is worth the watch.  Dude fires it up on I-94 in Chicago.

https://www.youtube.com/v/6SYT0upjNac
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 17, 2022, 06:38:18 PM
Screw seat heaters .. this is what I want now.

The (last half) of the video is worth the watch.  Dude fires it up on I-94 in Chicago.

https://www.youtube.com/v/6SYT0upjNac

TL;DW

I am assuming those jets aren't electric.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 18, 2022, 05:09:15 AM
Flux Capacitor 2022
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on July 18, 2022, 10:13:29 AM
Anyone else a member of the Cult of Depot Dogs?

https://youtu.be/DbR-o2sh18w
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 20, 2022, 05:38:21 PM
This is so awesome.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYHh_e1WAAIYwXR?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on July 20, 2022, 08:00:07 PM
This is so awesome.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYHh_e1WAAIYwXR?format=jpg&name=large)

Put this in the Louvre.

At the risk of losing my Milwaukee card, who is the bottom right?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 20, 2022, 08:13:20 PM
Put this in the Louvre.

At the risk of losing my Milwaukee card, who is the bottom right?

Pretty sure it's the pepperoni canolli guy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on July 20, 2022, 08:19:13 PM
Put this in the Louvre.

At the risk of losing my Milwaukee card, who is the bottom right?

I mean maybe I'm showing my age but I don't know any of the bottom 3
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on July 20, 2022, 08:32:44 PM
Ummm bottom right is Pepperoni- cannoli guy

I don’t know the bare chested gentleman though. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 20, 2022, 08:59:36 PM
Ummm bottom right is Pepperoni- cannoli guy

I don’t know the bare chested gentleman though.

Dick Bacon.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 20, 2022, 09:00:30 PM
Shirtless guy = Milverene
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/wisconsin-legend-milverine-has-never-left-milwaukee/5e222a1c8caeea215816d916

Towel guy = Dick Bacon
Cooler guy = Peperoni Cannoli guy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 20, 2022, 09:00:54 PM
Ummm bottom right is Pepperoni- cannoli guy

I don’t know the bare chested gentleman though.

Or Milverine...both bare chested. Milverine on the left, Bacon is bottom center.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on July 20, 2022, 10:19:47 PM
Shirtless guy = Milverene
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/wisconsin-legend-milverine-has-never-left-milwaukee/5e222a1c8caeea215816d916

Towel guy = Dick Bacon
Cooler guy = Peperoni Cannoli guy

My god that video is....something.  The Hitler stache was a nice touch.

Honestly, of all the absolutely absurd things he said in it...the most absurd was how bad that Freeway Bobblehead was.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on July 21, 2022, 06:45:22 AM
We have the Milverine bobble. I think it's the only one my wife owns.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 26, 2022, 10:18:04 AM
Important data:


USA’s Regional Preferences for Curse Words

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/w85tyn
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on July 26, 2022, 11:35:02 AM
Important data:


USA’s Regional Preferences for Curse Words

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/w85tyn

What a unnatural carnal knowledgeing crapty bitch of a study. Only a slutty aunt would fall for that bullcrap
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 26, 2022, 05:34:52 PM
One day, cats will evolve and do this.

https://giant.gfycat.com/SourMadCottontail.webm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 26, 2022, 08:07:45 PM
One day, cats will evolve and do this.

https://giant.gfycat.com/SourMadCottontail.webm

Yep, it was especially hard for those grad school nurses to get minutes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 28, 2022, 08:19:02 AM
Clever.  Maybe when they put 50 fries in the box instead of 7, they'll have something.

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/heinz-makes-a-snack-for-ketchup-lovers-looking-to-nosh-on-more-sauce-spoon-friez/amp/

(https://static-prod.adweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Heinz-Spoon-Fries-652x343.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 28, 2022, 09:30:29 AM
Clever.  Maybe when they put 50 fries in the box instead of 7, they'll have something.

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/heinz-makes-a-snack-for-ketchup-lovers-looking-to-nosh-on-more-sauce-spoon-friez/amp/

(https://static-prod.adweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Heinz-Spoon-Fries-652x343.jpg)

There are two types of french fry eaters:

1.  No ketchup at all
2.  French fry is nothing but a ketchup delivery device

I am the former.                                                 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 28, 2022, 10:17:44 AM
There are two types of french fry eaters:

1.  No ketchup at all
2.  French fry is nothing but a ketchup delivery device

I am the former.                                                 
Depending on the fries.
5 guys Cajun=loads of ketchup
McDonalds-plain
krinkle cut-some type of mayo/aoili
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 28, 2022, 10:32:03 AM
There are two types of french fry eaters:

1.  No ketchup at all
2.  French fry is nothing but a ketchup delivery device

I am the former.                                                 

I like my fries plain or with a little ketchup. The thought of taking a spoonful of ketchup with one of those things is nauseating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on July 28, 2022, 11:50:54 AM
Depending on the fries.
5 guys Cajun=loads of ketchup
McDonalds-plain
krinkle cut-some type of mayo/aoili


Agree with your approach. Fries need to be really good to be eaten ketchup-less.

I like my 5-guys fries with ketchup that has a little yellow mustard mixed in.

Also, tartar sauce is my preferred french fry dipping sauce. Thankfully there's not many good fish fries in Chicago so it's easier to maintain my weight here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 28, 2022, 05:12:14 PM
I can't figure out anything that I actually enjoy ketchup on besides maybe a burger?  And even then, only a little.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 28, 2022, 05:18:24 PM
Hot dog.  Must have.  And I own it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 28, 2022, 08:38:09 PM
I have a MU friend who puts one molecule of ketchup on his fries. 

I hate him so much.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Herman Cain on July 28, 2022, 08:50:55 PM
https://pagesix.com/2022/07/28/former-playboy-model-accused-of-egging-neighbors-house/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 08, 2022, 06:50:15 PM
3, count them, 3 separate telephone polls today. 2 short and sweet.   One painfully obvious push poll.  2 leading questions about one of the candidates.  12 questions about the other.    Ah, election season.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 08, 2022, 09:58:20 PM
3, count them, 3 separate telephone polls today. 2 short and sweet.   One painfully obvious push poll.  2 leading questions about one of the candidates.  12 questions about the other.    Ah, election season.

You answer calls that aren't on caller ID/stored on your phone?  wow.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 09, 2022, 12:19:32 PM
3, count them, 3 separate telephone polls today. 2 short and sweet.   One painfully obvious push poll.  2 leading questions about one of the candidates.  12 questions about the other.    Ah, election season.

I get political texts that are addressed to my adult children, such as "Chick Jr., Politician X really needs your support right now!"

I have no idea why that would happen.  Our phone numbers used to be on the same plan, but not for years.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on August 09, 2022, 12:34:48 PM
I get political texts that are addressed to my adult children, such as "Chick Jr., Politician X really needs your support right now!"

I have no idea why that would happen.  Our phone numbers used to be on the same plan, but not for years.


I would never vote for Politician X.
Ever since he left academia, I've had some qualms about his uses of the telepathic powers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 09, 2022, 12:45:55 PM

I would never vote for Politician X.
Ever since he left academia, I've had some qualms about his uses of the telepathic powers.
He definitely looked like he had lost a step in the Dr. Strange movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 09, 2022, 01:44:11 PM
Dukin' must be A LOT different in Germany...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FZr5rTNWIAIC2cx?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 09, 2022, 02:20:32 PM
He definitely looked like he had lost a step in the Dr. Strange movie.
Gowne really in that Multiverse
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 10, 2022, 06:26:22 AM
Those little leaguers sure set an example we could all emulate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 15, 2022, 06:30:11 PM
Tastes like...dive bar?

https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/where-to-buy-dive-bar-ice-cream-bar-miller-high-life-tipsy-scoop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 18, 2022, 03:02:19 PM
THIS JUST IN:

Chicken wing prices have now dropped to below their pre-pandemic levels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on August 18, 2022, 03:07:08 PM
Sew der iz know inflation? Hoo new, aina?



#freerocket2022v2

#freeziggy2022
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on August 18, 2022, 03:13:55 PM
THIS JUST IN:

Chicken wing prices have now dropped to below their pre-pandemic levels.

America just keep getting greater
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 18, 2022, 08:39:23 PM
America just keep getting greater
Greater and greater than ever
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 26, 2022, 08:24:13 AM
Always wondered .. https://twitter.com/DefLeppard/status/1071030623316275200
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2022, 08:29:48 AM
Ow
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 26, 2022, 12:05:08 PM
I'm not sure this belongs here, or the Doom thread:
https://twitter.com/laurel_noack/status/1562876158190170114

What a time we live in!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 26, 2022, 02:35:32 PM
Yes!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 27, 2022, 06:46:15 AM
Barry sanders youngest joining/ walking onto the izzo group to become team mates,with “stretch howsa “ and the s party’s


https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/34465520/nicholas-sanders-son-detroit-lions-great-barry-sanders-joins-michigan-state-spartans-men-basketball-walk-on

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on August 27, 2022, 08:21:49 AM
Barry sanders youngest joining/ walking onto the izzo group to become team mates,with “stretch howsa “ and the s party’s


https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/34465520/nicholas-sanders-son-detroit-lions-great-barry-sanders-joins-michigan-state-spartans-men-basketball-walk-on

7 of 10

Wrong thread, air quotes and a space in Sparty is pretty good work.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on August 27, 2022, 09:28:49 AM
Wrong thread, air quotes and a space in Sparty is pretty good work.

If we all drank the same "coffee" in the morning as that dude, the world would be a different place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 27, 2022, 05:01:02 PM
If we all drank the same "coffee" in the morning as that dude, the world would be a different place.

I was just thinking the same thing, that reeko guy sure is a hoot, eyna?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on August 30, 2022, 11:31:34 AM
I don't think this is going to end well.

https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1564346935615578112

(https://images2.imgbox.com/31/17/6UNhtYGP_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/6UNhtYGP)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NCMUFan on August 30, 2022, 12:00:33 PM
Maybe for one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: JWags85 on August 30, 2022, 12:24:19 PM
I don't think this is going to end well.

https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1564346935615578112

(https://images2.imgbox.com/31/17/6UNhtYGP_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/6UNhtYGP)

To be fair, if you keep gators and other reptiles well fed, especially hand fed, they are pretty damn docile.

HOWEVA, that thing is only 7 years old.  Its gonna at least double in size and even a love nibble will take your hand off.

The other thing people always fail to realize is that cold blooded animals like reptiles don't have emotional attachment and affection like mammals or even birds.  That thing doesn't love you.  Tameness isn't love.  I used to have a gecko that was amazing.  Super tame and "friendly", recognized me and reacted excitedly even when not hungry, but even the most aloof cat has more affection and love for its owner than he did.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 30, 2022, 05:14:43 PM
https://www.ladbible.com/news/pilot-threat-airdrop-nudes-20220830?source=facebookstatic&fbclid=IwAR1VtGxJKYXgEeiKUMir0_jVskpYBMyeK6ZzyvfV8jT2-HFVL6-H-yfIElA

Which one of you is responsible for this?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on August 30, 2022, 05:24:35 PM
https://www.ladbible.com/news/pilot-threat-airdrop-nudes-20220830?source=facebookstatic&fbclid=IwAR1VtGxJKYXgEeiKUMir0_jVskpYBMyeK6ZzyvfV8jT2-HFVL6-H-yfIElA

Which one of you is responsible for this?
I say JB
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 03, 2022, 10:49:05 AM
I signed up for the wait list on the DALL-E website .. got the invite.  The website will take any text and create an AI picture of what you asked.

I call these "Old man sledding down a hill eating a watermelon"

(https://snipboard.io/uBlSzs.jpg)

(https://snipboard.io/C3LPYv.jpg)

(https://snipboard.io/HoFTgN.jpg)

Give me your suggestions for more.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on September 03, 2022, 10:50:13 AM
I signed up for the wait list on the DALL-E website .. got the invite.  The website will take any text and create an AI picture of what you asked.

I call these "Old man sledding down a hill eating a watermelon"

(https://snipboard.io/uBlSzs.jpg)

(https://snipboard.io/C3LPYv.jpg)

(https://snipboard.io/HoFTgN.jpg)

Give me your suggestions for more.

Dentists climbing a wall
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 03, 2022, 11:31:28 AM
Dentists climbing a wall

That didn't turn out.

This is "Dentist chased by a bear" .. which is kinda lame.

(https://snipboard.io/VUxyvH.jpg)

"Dentist attacked by bear" isn't much better.

(https://snipboard.io/VYRjr1.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on September 03, 2022, 11:39:21 AM
That didn't turn out.

This is "Dentist chased by a bear" .. which is kinda lame.

(https://snipboard.io/VUxyvH.jpg)

"Dentist attacked by bear" isn't much better.

(https://snipboard.io/VYRjr1.jpg)

How about Dentists watch The View
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 03, 2022, 12:39:25 PM
Senior citizens enjoying fudgsicles at Christmas
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 03, 2022, 12:44:55 PM
Senior citizens enjoying fudgsicles at Christmas

(https://snipboard.io/NKibc3.jpg)

oil painting versions:

(https://snipboard.io/t95A26.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 03, 2022, 03:20:58 PM
How about Scoop moderators at a Civil War Reenactment?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 03, 2022, 05:25:54 PM
(https://snipboard.io/NKibc3.jpg)

oil painting versions:

(https://snipboard.io/t95A26.jpg)

This is incredible. I think the meat eaters can just send this out as the group Christmas card this year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 03, 2022, 08:00:16 PM
This is incredible. I think the meat eaters can just send this out as the group Christmas card this year.
They'll need to photoshop keefe into the background, phone in hand, calling HR.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 03, 2022, 08:21:15 PM
How about Scoop moderators at a Civil War Reenactment?

(https://snipboard.io/XEYBzQ.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on September 03, 2022, 08:35:02 PM
(https://snipboard.io/XEYBzQ.jpg)

Joy Behar reads scoop
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 04, 2022, 12:09:37 AM
I signed up for the wait list on the DALL-E website .. got the invite.  The website will take any text and create an AI picture of what you asked.

I call these "Old man sledding down a hill eating a watermelon"

(https://snipboard.io/uBlSzs.jpg)

(https://snipboard.io/C3LPYv.jpg)

(https://snipboard.io/HoFTgN.jpg)

Give me your suggestions for more.
Blue wiener
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 04, 2022, 01:35:26 PM
(https://snipboard.io/XEYBzQ.jpg)

Busy banning Bobby E Lee I see.

How about Mope Squad vs. Meat Heads cosplay?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 04, 2022, 01:37:47 PM
They are the same people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 05, 2022, 11:02:53 PM
Picked some honeycrisp apples over the weekend. Nothing better
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 06, 2022, 07:34:26 AM
(https://snipboard.io/1aTCH4.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 06, 2022, 10:35:24 AM
Yacht with dirt bike track?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 07, 2022, 01:14:12 PM
Picked some honeycrisp apples over the weekend. Nothing better

We've been through this already, the answer is Sweet Tangos.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 17, 2022, 09:41:37 AM
OMG, this is 10 times of awesome.  word up.

https://www.youtube.com/v/033FInn1wH8?t=10
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 17, 2022, 09:50:20 AM
Also this.

https://www.youtube.com/v/e3Trm9EgTbg
Title: Re: NM
Post by: wildbillsb on September 17, 2022, 11:00:34 AM
Just saw a pic of the new(?) Marquette University seal on Wikipedia.  Way too busy design overkill, as usual.  Ugh! What was visually wrong with the old one?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on September 17, 2022, 08:08:37 PM
Also this.

https://www.youtube.com/v/e3Trm9EgTbg

Don’t be posting this in the guacamole thread.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 29, 2022, 10:19:11 AM
Does anyone remember drinking Rondo, the thirst crusher in the 1980s?

I loved that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/v/9P1hNs94tG0
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 29, 2022, 11:10:20 AM
Nah, I went straight for the hard stuff
(https://res.cloudinary.com/teepublic/image/private/s--i0aPxulO--/t_Resized%20Artwork/c_fit,g_north_west,h_954,w_954/co_000000,e_outline:48/co_000000,e_outline:inner_fill:48/co_ffffff,e_outline:48/co_ffffff,e_outline:inner_fill:48/co_bbbbbb,e_outline:3:1000/c_mpad,g_center,h_1260,w_1260/b_rgb:eeeeee/c_limit,f_jpg,h_630,q_90,w_630/v1548223798/production/designs/2603292_1.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on September 29, 2022, 12:22:33 PM
Speaking of headshots (as some were doing in another thread), the Santa Clara Men's Cross Country headshots (https://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2022-23/mroster?view=headshot) are fantastic.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 29, 2022, 12:42:02 PM
Speaking of headshots (as some were doing in another thread), the Santa Clara Men's Cross Country headshots (https://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2022-23/mroster?view=headshot) are fantastic.

That's one way to stop your parents from posting links about you on their Facebook page.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MajorDan on September 29, 2022, 11:34:49 PM
Just stumbled across this site tonite (29 Sept. 2022) looking for information on the Avalanche Bar.

I worked there as a bartender/bouncer 82-84. Mostly evenings, but depending on my class schedule, sometimes opening at 6 am for the neighborhood winos - there'd always be a dozen or so standing around in the morning waiting to buy carry outs.

Mitch and Steve Lechner owned it and Wales on Wells when I was there.

Cops used to stop in once per week and pick an envelope from Mitch.

Kicked Chris Farley out on a regular basis.

I remember him walking up to a table of 3 or 4 preppie girls and asking them if they wanted to see his "elephant."

One of them was stupid enough to say yes.

Farley turned his front pants pockets inside out, unzipped his pants, and presented his "trunk".

Bounced his ass out onto Wells Street for that one.

Lots of memories.

A couple of them pleasant.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on September 30, 2022, 06:28:48 AM
Just stumbled across this site tonite (29 Sept. 2022) looking for information on the Avalanche Bar.

I worked there as a bartender/bouncer 82-84. Mostly evenings, but depending on my class schedule, sometimes opening at 6 am for the neighborhood winos - there'd always be a dozen or so standing around in the morning waiting to buy carry outs.

Mitch and Steve Lechner owned it and Wales on Wells when I was there.

Cops used to stop in once per week and pick an envelope from Mitch.

Kicked Chris Farley out on a regular basis.

I remember him walking up to a table of 3 or 4 preppie girls and asking them if they wanted to see his "elephant."

One of them was stupid enough to say yes.

Farley turned his front pants pockets inside out, unzipped his pants, and presented his "trunk".

Bounced his ass out onto Wells Street for that one.

Lots of memories.

A couple of them pleasant.

  i did the same at hegarty's(jim hegarty wants you) from 78-81.  walked past the 'lanche every sunday morning 6 am on way to open heg's for the wells street winos and gesu ushers.  the sound of glass being swept up is forever etched in my mind.  the gesu ushers would rush over during sermons to push back a couple and a shot or 2, that came with the usual chasers, a pack of halls cough drops for their walk back

   got to know old man jim.  what a throw-back.  a retired irish cop immigrant(he right way) looking all of 80 years old with a thick irish brogue. our job was to keep him from getting at his product as he was a legendary drunk.  needed to make sure we had the resources ready to carry him up to his apartment around the corner on such days.  and yes, he would give me a puffy envelope to hand to paul h., the alderman who took care of him i guess.  speaking of paul, big paul and his sister jean, got to know them well. 

   i remember walking into heg's a few years after graduation to see paul, a fraction of his previous size, all cleaned up.  what the...turns out kevin o'neil took him under his wing, gave him an unofficial role with the team and paul was "rockin & rolling" baby.  never seen him happier.  then right after kevin was "dismissed', paul sadly reverted back to his old self and was never the same. 

  jerry, jim's lawyer/accountant son who took over the building, put an addition onto the old building around 1983/84 that housed the infamous jerry boyle's law office.  i managed the building from 1982-86 and lived above jerry b's office for free, or for cleaning the fire extinguisher messes in the hallways and chase vagrants out of the basement. 

lots of memories across from what eventually became the Al center.  oh yeah, and the infamous and very unfortunate tom copa "skitching" incident happened right below my apartment window. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 30, 2022, 06:39:04 AM
Ladies and gentleman, the duality of man.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 30, 2022, 07:14:03 AM
Just stumbled across this site tonite (29 Sept. 2022) looking for information on the Avalanche Bar.

I worked there as a bartender/bouncer 82-84. Mostly evenings, but depending on my class schedule, sometimes opening at 6 am for the neighborhood winos - there'd always be a dozen or so standing around in the morning waiting to buy carry outs.

Mitch and Steve Lechner owned it and Wales on Wells when I was there.

Cops used to stop in once per week and pick an envelope from Mitch.

Kicked Chris Farley out on a regular basis.

I remember him walking up to a table of 3 or 4 preppie girls and asking them if they wanted to see his "elephant."

One of them was stupid enough to say yes.

Farley turned his front pants pockets inside out, unzipped his pants, and presented his "trunk".

Bounced his ass out onto Wells Street for that one.

Lots of memories.

A couple of them pleasant.
I must have seen you quite often in '82 & '83
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on September 30, 2022, 07:19:27 AM
The fact that they tore hegs down and now all it is is a grass lot should be a sin. Same with Marquette gyros. At least fill the space

Thanks a lot Pilarz
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on September 30, 2022, 08:04:40 AM
A podcast about how the Honey Crisp Apple came to be because one man hated Red Delicious. I think it was originally from 2015, but Planet Money replayed it this week.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-money/id290783428?i=1000580967494
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on September 30, 2022, 09:14:32 AM
A podcast about how the Honey Crisp Apple came to be because one man hated Red Delicious. I think it was originally from 2015, but Planet Money replayed it this week.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-money/id290783428?i=1000580967494

Dude deserves a medal
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 30, 2022, 09:59:21 AM
A podcast about how the Honey Crisp Apple came to be because one man hated Red Delicious. I think it was originally from 2015, but Planet Money replayed it this week.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-money/id290783428?i=1000580967494

Red Delicious used to be delicious... until we got our hands on them.  We made them LOOK great, but taste awful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZNDTJSvJQ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on September 30, 2022, 02:49:55 PM
Red Delicious used to be delicious... until we got our hands on them.  We made them LOOK great, but taste awful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZNDTJSvJQ
Genesis Mortal Sin
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 03, 2022, 10:12:34 PM
I ordered online from our local pizza place .. the website had an input for a tip and I threw them a few bucks.

When I picked up the pizza, they gave me a credit card slip to sign, and it had the tip I'd previously entered and a line for "Additional Tip."     >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 04, 2022, 04:11:27 AM
I ordered online from our local pizza place .. the website had an input for a tip and I threw them a few bucks.

When I picked up the pizza, they gave me a credit card slip to sign, and it had the tip I'd previously entered and a line for "Additional Tip."     >:(

We have done a lot of traveling lately and I am definitely suffering from gratuity fatigue.  We went on a tour recently and literally everyone was looking for a tip - I get it for the tour guide and the bus driver, but there was a tip jar at the buffet, near the guy playing music while we ate, even at the cash register at the gift shop.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on October 04, 2022, 06:05:24 AM
We have done a lot of traveling lately and I am definitely suffering from gratuity fatigue.  We went on a tour recently and literally everyone was looking for a tip - I get it for the tour guide and the bus driver, but there was a tip jar at the buffet, near the guy playing music while we ate, even at the cash register at the gift shop.

Quit clutching the purse strings, mom. You’re good for some dinero, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 04, 2022, 06:06:56 AM
Yeah, da "homeless" putz' in da intersections axin' fore handouts ta feed der addictions are gettin' pretty tirin' two, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 04, 2022, 07:40:32 AM
I ordered online from our local pizza place .. the website had an input for a tip and I threw them a few bucks.

When I picked up the pizza, they gave me a credit card slip to sign, and it had the tip I'd previously entered and a line for "Additional Tip."     >:(


I get this all the time from our favorite pizza place. I usually apologize to the driver and explain that I already tipped, and he once told me it was a compatibility problem between their online ordering system and their in-store POS system.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 04, 2022, 11:00:04 AM
Quit clutching the purse strings, mom. You’re good for some dinero, aina?

I let Glow handle all of that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 04, 2022, 01:35:55 PM
I've seen enough, I'm calling it.

The 2022 Condiment of the Year is:  A1 - Sweet Chili Garlic
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 04, 2022, 07:41:38 PM
I've seen enough, I'm calling it.

The 2022 Condiment of the Year is:  A1 - Sweet Chili Garlic

It's October, and clearly the answer is hot honey.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 13, 2022, 09:21:32 PM
So we had some leftover turkey breast and I was going to make my favorite sandwich, the toasted turkey, spicy mustard and cranberry sauce deluxe.

But we ate all the cranberry sauce last night.

I thought about going to the grocer to get some but .. I was looking in the fridge for some other replacement and I saw we had strawberry jelly.

TL:DR, using strawberry jelly is a delicious substitute for cranberry sauce on your sandwich.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 16, 2022, 09:40:53 PM
Just in case you needed to know..

https://www.youtube.com/v/-64a0u0kUhQ
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 17, 2022, 09:39:23 AM
Not sure why they have Dahmer at 4.   

(https://i.redd.it/w245tf0b9cu91.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 17, 2022, 03:33:15 PM
Not sure why they have Dahmer at 4.   

(https://i.redd.it/w245tf0b9cu91.jpg)

Ok, I can understand that if you're going to make a chart like this and try to get every state represented, you've got to have something for Wyoming. But, it kind of skews things a bit to take a guy who killed "8-130" with "one known in Wyoming" and then make Wyoming one of only three 100+ states. I understand that the chart on the bottom is "Number of Victims of the Most Prolific Serial Killer in Every State" but that's a ridiculous way to present that data.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on October 17, 2022, 04:55:38 PM
I cant unsee Maryland
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 17, 2022, 08:05:24 PM
I cant unsee Maryland

Nevada is COLE
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 17, 2022, 08:25:34 PM
I cant unsee Maryland

That one definitely made me think about whether or not I’ve had roadside bbq in the old line state. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 26, 2022, 08:29:33 AM
I was looking through some of my old photos and found this gem.

(https://snipboard.io/WQ7ICF.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on October 26, 2022, 08:41:03 AM
I was looking through some of my old photos and found this gem.

(https://snipboard.io/WQ7ICF.jpg)

This actually happened??
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 26, 2022, 08:43:30 AM
Of course not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 26, 2022, 08:44:32 AM
The signature was authenticated!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on October 26, 2022, 08:46:23 AM
The signature was authenticated!

Whew.  I thought it was real!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on October 26, 2022, 08:50:00 AM
I've decided I don't like Danny Hurley.  And it's an intense dislike.  :)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 26, 2022, 08:53:43 AM
God damnit, Sultan. 😡
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 26, 2022, 08:55:05 AM
God damnit, Sultan. 😡


Dude, we can't be picking on the short people here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 26, 2022, 09:03:54 AM
I've decided I don't like Danny Hurley.  And it's an intense dislike.  :)

speaking of the hurley boys, i'm really pulling for bobby at Az state.  seems just when his ass is in trouble, he pulls off a big upset.  he's 118-100 over all and 60-69 in pac-10.  2 big dance appearances with 1 win.  many are calling for his head
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 26, 2022, 09:12:17 AM
MU Hilltopper, genius.   Sultan, spoilsport.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on October 26, 2022, 09:19:52 AM
God is only 5'4.  Watch yourselves. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on October 26, 2022, 11:54:19 AM
God is only 5'4.  Watch yourselves.
Blasphemy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 26, 2022, 12:04:40 PM
God is only 5'4.  Watch yourselves.

God is 6'2". I saw the movie.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+tall+is+morgan+freeman&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS830US830&sxsrf=ALiCzsY_tgNUbcbNw4j6WJ6qT4Lx9K9Ovg%3A1666803902771&ei=vmhZY9LKLp6e5NoP9oebqA4&ved=0ahUKEwjSoaO0sP76AhUeD1kFHfbDBuUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=how+tall+is+morgan+freeman&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgjECcyBAgjECcyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjoKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoFCAAQhgNKBAhNGAFKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQygVYgBJg8BdoAXABeACAAbEBiAG2B5IBAzAuNpgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 26, 2022, 12:11:59 PM
George Burns was 5'7.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on October 26, 2022, 01:58:59 PM
George Burns was 5'7.

This is a good point by Tower.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Warrior Code on October 26, 2022, 02:03:19 PM
Sorry guys. Muggs was right

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+tall+is+alanis+morissette
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 26, 2022, 02:08:24 PM
Ah, Dogma.   Love that movie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 26, 2022, 03:47:59 PM
Sorry guys. Muggs was right

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+tall+is+alanis+morissette

Dang, that's better than mine. Well done
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 26, 2022, 07:16:24 PM
God is 6'2". I saw the movie.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+tall+is+morgan+freeman&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS830US830&sxsrf=ALiCzsY_tgNUbcbNw4j6WJ6qT4Lx9K9Ovg%3A1666803902771&ei=vmhZY9LKLp6e5NoP9oebqA4&ved=0ahUKEwjSoaO0sP76AhUeD1kFHfbDBuUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=how+tall+is+morgan+freeman&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgjECcyBAgjECcyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjoKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoFCAAQhgNKBAhNGAFKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQygVYgBJg8BdoAXABeACAAbEBiAG2B5IBAzAuNpgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz

He is indeed 6'2", but not who you think:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-iWe4qXUD8&ab_channel=MichaelBradley
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on October 27, 2022, 09:05:01 AM
God is 6'2". I saw the movie.

I beg to differ. God is 5'7" (https://www.google.com/search?q=how+tall+was+george+burns&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS830US830&sxsrf=ALiCzsZvOQZ0OTWQhSnyIAi_E7ODoaAIhA%3A1666879401389&ei=qY9aY7OrF4iy5NoP8dabsAQ&ved=0ahUKEwjzo-nUyYD7AhUIGVkFHXHrBkYQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=how+tall+was+george+burns&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyCggAEIAEEEYQ-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&sclient=gws-wiz).


Edited to add: And this is why you read a thread before responding to a post. Doh!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 27, 2022, 09:10:22 AM
How do we know God is not 13 feet?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manatee
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 27, 2022, 11:24:41 AM
This is a good point by Tower.



Yeah, butt he smoked, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2022, 07:32:11 AM
Give him all the prizes right now.

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/joe-halloween-costume-fiserv-forum
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 29, 2022, 09:04:39 AM
Give him all the prizes right now.

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/joe-halloween-costume-fiserv-forum

Love it. Would have liked to see pictures of his other costumes.

I wonder if that costume cost less to make than one FF Budweiser?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 29, 2022, 07:18:41 PM
Ok, don't freak out.  Remain calm.







breathe in.













breathe out.









breathe in.



This was at my local Meijer store.








Breathe out.















(https://snipboard.io/TEyk4V.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 29, 2022, 08:32:22 PM
Love it. Would have liked to see pictures of his other costumes.

I wonder if that costume cost less to make than one FF Budweiser?

Click on the link in the article.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 30, 2022, 02:25:42 AM
Ok, don't freak out.  Remain calm.







breathe in.













breathe out.









breathe in.



This was at my local Meijer store.








Breathe out.















(https://snipboard.io/TEyk4V.jpg)

Have you tried their bourbon?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 02, 2022, 08:20:25 PM
Christmas cups are back at Starbucks.    I lose track.   Am I supposed to be outraged or not?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 02, 2022, 09:16:45 PM
This should keep some you boys busy for a while:

(https://images2.imgbox.com/0e/c3/i4AovIxg_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/i4AovIxg)

You're welcome
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 03, 2022, 06:22:26 AM
Christmas cups are back at Starbucks.    I lose track.   Am I supposed to be outraged or not?

That's a choice to be made between you and your doctor.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 03, 2022, 06:41:36 AM
That's a choice to be made between you and your doctor.
;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 03, 2022, 07:25:32 AM
Scoop is headed for trouble ..

https://www.sciencealert.com/mouse-study-suggests-a-surprising-link-between-nose-picking-and-alzheimers
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 03, 2022, 07:32:03 AM
That snot good news.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on November 03, 2022, 09:19:22 AM
Scoop is headed for trouble ..

https://www.sciencealert.com/mouse-study-suggests-a-surprising-link-between-nose-picking-and-alzheimers

Hmmmm...I wonder how Spaulding Smails is doing these days.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 03, 2022, 09:38:14 AM
Christmas cups are back at Starbucks.    I lose track.   Am I supposed to be outraged or not?
(https://i.imgur.com/0X9nB55.jpeg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 03, 2022, 02:26:41 PM
This should keep some you boys busy for a while:

(https://images2.imgbox.com/0e/c3/i4AovIxg_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/i4AovIxg)

You're welcome
Old news here
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 06, 2022, 11:44:58 AM
My brother purchased an Advent calendar for my 15 yos.   Nakatomi building with Hans Gruber falling one story per day.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on November 06, 2022, 12:39:04 PM
My brother purchased an Advent calendar for my 15 yos.   Nakatomi building with Hans Gruber falling one story per day.

One fall, that’s all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 06, 2022, 02:31:41 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275053904137
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 06, 2022, 02:52:28 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275053904137
LOL
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2022, 11:09:51 AM
(https://kdvr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/11/202220Snowplow20Name20Winners.png?resize=640,380)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 13, 2022, 07:15:40 AM
At a movie theater last night, endless pre-movie trailers...
The Wal Mart Black Friday ad riffing off of Office Space was really good.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 13, 2022, 02:03:25 PM
(https://kdvr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/11/202220Snowplow20Name20Winners.png?resize=640,380)

Why Katy?  ( besides why not?)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 13, 2022, 02:07:07 PM
Why Katy?  ( besides why not?)
(https://cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/katy-disney/katy-perry-american-idol-disney-night-2018-04.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 13, 2022, 02:11:12 PM
(https://cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/katy-disney/katy-perry-american-idol-disney-night-2018-04.jpg)

That would be Katy Plowy (or Katy Plowed).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 13, 2022, 03:13:17 PM
Why Katy?  ( besides why not?)

Best guess it has something to do with this
https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Big-Snow-Virginia-Burton/dp/0395181550/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 13, 2022, 06:07:53 PM
Best guess it has something to do with this
https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Big-Snow-Virginia-Burton/dp/0395181550/

Who reads f*cking books?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 13, 2022, 08:00:03 PM
Who reads f*cking books?

Bored housewives mostly. Danielle Steele is making money somehow
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 13, 2022, 08:26:37 PM
Who reads f*cking books?

I guess I should have added that these names were selected from entries by Boulder elementary school students.  In which case "grateful sled" is amazing. Guessing a parent helped.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 13, 2022, 09:07:51 PM
I guess I should have added that these names were selected from entries by Boulder elementary school students.  In which case "grateful sled" is amazing. Guessing a parent helped.
Probably grandparent
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 13, 2022, 09:41:25 PM
Probably grandparent

Maybe. But in Boulder it could be a 2nd grader that jams to the dead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 13, 2022, 09:50:01 PM
Maybe. But in Boulder it could be a 2nd grader that jams to the dead.
True
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on November 14, 2022, 12:42:46 PM
Maybe. But in Boulder it could be a 2nd grader that jams to the dead.

Sells "mile high" brownies in the parking lot at Red Rocks every summer for ticket money.
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on November 14, 2022, 04:03:49 PM
(https://kdvr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/11/202220Snowplow20Name20Winners.png?resize=640,380)

Plowers That Be

Title: Re: NM
Post by: romey on November 14, 2022, 05:01:10 PM
This should keep some you boys busy for a while:

(https://images2.imgbox.com/0e/c3/i4AovIxg_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/i4AovIxg)

You're welcome
Imagine how pretty their kids will be.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 14, 2022, 05:10:47 PM
At my age, I am more interested in their moms.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 14, 2022, 09:26:39 PM
Beware the Ides of November.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lessthannick11 on November 15, 2022, 10:08:04 AM
Wheres Plowy Mcplowface?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 15, 2022, 10:20:15 AM
Wheres Plowy Mcplowface?

I was sure it would be in 2021, but no.  Darth Blader isn't bad.
(https://bouldercolorado.gov/sites/default/files/styles/inline_977/public/2021-11/city-boulder-2021-snowplow-naming-contest-1.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on November 15, 2022, 10:29:55 AM
At a movie theater last night, endless pre-movie trailers...
The Wal Mart Black Friday ad riffing off of Office Space was really good.


I used to complain about 15 minutes worth of trailers that were played after the official listed movie start time.  Now we get 20 minutes of 3 trailers and the rest is just regular commercials.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 17, 2022, 07:35:28 AM
Imagine how pretty their kids will be.

I'm sure there would be no shortage of donors if that is their choice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 17, 2022, 02:26:46 PM
This is, ahhhhhhh, quite the headline. And picture.

South Dakota Republican Charged With Rape After Losing Election to His Mom
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/south-dakota-man-charged-rape-losing-election-mom-1234632437/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 17, 2022, 04:38:08 PM
There is an electric jackhammer on sale for $109 on Amazon. 

I didn't know there was such a thing .. and so cheap.

I'm pretty sure I should buy it, but I have nothing that needs jackhammering.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 17, 2022, 05:01:12 PM
There is an electric jackhammer on sale for $109 on Amazon. 

I didn't know there was such a thing .. and so cheap.

I'm pretty sure I should buy it, but I have nothing that needs jackhammering.

That thing better have one helluva warranty
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 17, 2022, 05:10:50 PM
There is an electric jackhammer on sale for $109 on Amazon. 

I didn't know there was such a thing .. and so cheap.

I'm pretty sure I should buy it, but I have nothing that needs jackhammering.
Find something
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 17, 2022, 05:48:42 PM
Find something

Right from the Larry Williams playbook.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 17, 2022, 05:52:34 PM
I just brought the jackhammer purchase up with Mrs. Hilltopper and she said absolutely not.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 17, 2022, 06:08:31 PM
I just brought the jackhammer purchase up with Mrs. Hilltopper and she said absolutely not.

And you listened?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on November 17, 2022, 06:12:43 PM
There is an electric jackhammer on sale for $109 on Amazon. 

I didn't know there was such a thing .. and so cheap.

I'm pretty sure I should buy it, but I have nothing that needs jackhammering.

Your neighbors have driveways, and probably some old cars too.

Buy the institutional sized cans of Arby's sauce at Costco. Great can opener.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 17, 2022, 06:33:19 PM
This is, ahhhhhhh, quite the headline. And picture.

South Dakota Republican Charged With Rape After Losing Election to His Mom
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/south-dakota-man-charged-rape-losing-election-mom-1234632437/

Haven't heard the "it was just a hug" defense before. Bold strategy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 17, 2022, 07:05:34 PM
Right from the Larry Williams playbook.

I laughed
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 17, 2022, 07:42:00 PM
Right from the Larry Williams playbook.
Good
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on November 17, 2022, 07:43:01 PM
I just brought the jackhammer purchase up with Mrs. Hilltopper and she said absolutely not.
If you listened I'm very disappointed, give up all Arby's coupons
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 18, 2022, 07:01:24 PM
My company sent out an email that tomorrow is International Men's Day.

The Six Pillars of International Men’s Day:
1.   To promote positive male role models.
2.   To celebrate men’s contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care, and the environment.
3.   To focus on men’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
4.   To highlight diversity and challenge all types of discrimination against underrepresented men and boys.
5.   To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.
6.   To create a safer, better world, where both men and women can grow to reach their full potential.


I'm guessing not many men were asked about those 6 pillars .. no mention of sports, beer, nor Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 19, 2022, 05:29:32 PM
I just brought the jackhammer purchase up with Mrs. Hilltopper and she said absolutely not.

Buy it to jackhammer open her wallet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on November 19, 2022, 06:02:04 PM
my son might be able to get you a deal on one of these bad boys-

(https://www.northerntool.com/images/product/400x400/984/98483_400x400.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on November 23, 2022, 04:50:23 PM
Got my Alice's Restaurant Massacree fix.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 02, 2022, 09:01:24 AM
Several times over the last couple days I saw Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson showing up on news feeds (https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/11/30/rock-buys-every-snickers-hawaii-7-eleven-right-his-wrongs/) and social media with stories about how he was making amends with the 7-11 store where he grew up. Apparently, the Rock used to steal a Snickers bar from the store ever day. To set things right he stopped by the store and bought every Snickers they had.

I seem to be missing something...buying something from a store doesn't make up for stealing something from the store previously.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 02, 2022, 09:53:35 AM
Several times over the last couple days I saw Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson showing up on news feeds (https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/11/30/rock-buys-every-snickers-hawaii-7-eleven-right-his-wrongs/) and social media with stories about how he was making amends with the 7-11 store where he grew up. Apparently, the Rock used to steal a Snickers bar from the store ever day. To set things right he stopped by the store and bought every Snickers they had.

I seem to be missing something...buying something from a store doesn't make up for stealing something from the store previously.

Yeah...hand the owner $1000 or something.  He would literally have to buy four or five times the total number of Snickers he stole to make the owner even.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 02, 2022, 09:57:38 AM
Several times over the last couple days I saw Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson showing up on news feeds (https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/11/30/rock-buys-every-snickers-hawaii-7-eleven-right-his-wrongs/) and social media with stories about how he was making amends with the 7-11 store where he grew up. Apparently, the Rock used to steal a Snickers bar from the store ever day. To set things right he stopped by the store and bought every Snickers they had.

I seem to be missing something...buying something from a store doesn't make up for stealing something from the store previously.


From that link...

"And that’s not all.

He also took care of every purchase for the people who walked into the store, picking up the tab for shoppers in the store totaling $298."

Wow. A whole $298!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on December 02, 2022, 09:58:57 AM
My company sent out an email that tomorrow is International Men's Day.

The Six Pillars of International Men’s Day:
1.   To promote positive male role models.
2.   To celebrate men’s contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care, and the environment.
3.   To focus on men’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
4.   To highlight diversity and challenge all types of discrimination against underrepresented men and boys.
5.   To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.
6.   To create a safer, better world, where both men and women can grow to reach their full potential.


I'm guessing not many men were asked about those 6 pillars .. no mention of sports, beer, nor Arby's.

Of course not. This list was obviously written by women.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 02, 2022, 10:04:22 AM
Of course not. This list was obviously written by women.

Wrong.  Most women would argue that this is the gender equivalent of White History Month.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 02, 2022, 10:22:27 AM
I'm going on record saying that I think Mike Lovell is doing a very nice job as Marquette's President.  But his ten most favorite movies list is pretty bland.

https://twitter.com/PresLovell/status/1598710726620680192?s=20&t=DGARWhzPgfIClwPeePLATA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 02, 2022, 10:32:22 AM
I'm going on record saying that I think Mike Lovell is doing a very nice job as Marquette's President.  But his ten most favorite movies list is pretty bland.

https://twitter.com/PresLovell/status/1598710726620680192?s=20&t=DGARWhzPgfIClwPeePLATA

He's an engineer.  I wouldn't be expecting any Fellini or Kurosawa movies on this list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on December 02, 2022, 11:11:57 AM
He's an engineer.  I wouldn't be expecting any Fellini or Kurosawa movies on this list.

At least he didn’t list Rudy as one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 02, 2022, 11:18:54 AM
Of course not. This list was obviously written by women.

When smoking meat and absentmindedly scratching your azz in public isn't on the list, you know no male has had any input.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 02, 2022, 01:43:24 PM
I saw there was a sale on Amazon for a gallon of French's Worcestershire sauce for $7.87

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001YJBLCW?psc=1

But French's is crap.  Lea & Perrins all the way. 

But a gallon of that is $31.85. 

Is it 4 times better?  I vote yes.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7135vIYnTbS._SX679_.jpg)

That is all.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 02, 2022, 02:56:21 PM
But a gallon of [Lea & Perrins] is $31.85. 

AKA a "lifetime supply" (for most people including, probably, me)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 02, 2022, 03:52:15 PM
AKA a "lifetime supply" (for most people including, probably, me)

I'd say .. about an 8 year supply for us.   I use it on white rice instead of soy sauce.  Tasty and less sodium.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 02, 2022, 03:54:34 PM
I'd say .. about an 8 year supply for us.   I use it on white rice instead of soy sauce.  Tasty and less sodium.

That’s racist.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 02, 2022, 03:58:25 PM
I saw there was a sale on Amazon for a gallon of French's Worcestershire sauce for $7.87

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001YJBLCW?psc=1

But French's is crap.  Lea & Perrins all the way. 

But a gallon of that is $31.85. 

Is it 4 times better?  I vote yes.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7135vIYnTbS._SX679_.jpg)

That is all.

Does that biggie have a drip spout like the smaller glass bottle? You might develop carpel tunnel trying to shake that monster.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on December 04, 2022, 09:30:32 AM
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/wi/whitefish-bay/5241-n-diversey-blvd/pid_50815260/

I am trying to figure out why a real estate agent would post photos of this property before clearing out the crud. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 04, 2022, 09:31:24 AM
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/wi/whitefish-bay/5241-n-diversey-blvd/pid_50815260/

I am trying to figure out why a real estate agent would post photos of this property before clearing out the crud.

"property not found"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on December 04, 2022, 09:41:01 AM
Sorry they took it down.  The place looked like a hoarder had lived there.  Why they posted photos seemed strange.  Great neighborhood. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 04, 2022, 12:32:26 PM
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/wi/whitefish-bay/5241-n-diversey-blvd/pid_50815260/

I am trying to figure out why a real estate agent would post photos of this property before clearing out the crud. 

Yep .. the occupants had health issues and other troubles for years.

We're pleased it's on the market.  It'll take a lot of TLC to fix up the place, inside and out.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on December 04, 2022, 03:16:05 PM
Ewe'd tink WFB wood have higher standards. Hoo's runnin' dat town anyways? How many of dem $2 mil condos on east Silver Spring are sold, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on December 04, 2022, 04:13:55 PM
Sorry they took it down.  The place looked like a hoarder had lived there.  Why they posted photos seemed strange.  Great neighborhood.


Well... It's pending already
https://www.redfin.com/WI/Whitefish-Bay/5241-N-Diversey-Blvd-53217/home/90315798
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 05, 2022, 08:14:15 AM
Ewe'd tink WFB wood have higher standards. Hoo's runnin' dat town anyways? How many of dem $2 mil condos on east Silver Spring are sold, hey?

Right on, brother.  Whoever is in charge is really just there to look good and wave in parades.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 08, 2022, 08:01:44 PM
As Tuesday was .. St. Nick's day, I've wondered how many people (with kids) celebrate St. Nick's day .. the tradition is a shoe outside your bedroom (or stocking on the fireplace) that St. Nick fills overnight with candy, or fruit, and/or a small gift.

In Minnesota, we did this every year.

My son's teacher spoke of the tradition today, but also mentioned Black Peter, who apparently is St. Nick's sidekick.

Ever heard of Black Pete?

Wild story.

https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/question/2005/january.htm
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 08, 2022, 10:54:28 PM
As Tuesday was .. St. Nick's day, I've wondered how many people (with kids) celebrate St. Nick's day .. the tradition is a shoe outside your bedroom (or stocking on the fireplace) that St. Nick fills overnight with candy, or fruit, and/or a small gift.

In Minnesota, we did this every year.

My son's teacher spoke of the tradition today, but also mentioned Black Peter, who apparently is St. Nick's sidekick.

Ever heard of Black Pete?

Wild story.

https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/question/2005/january.htm

Blacksonblondes.com.

But don't think that's what you are referring to.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: romey on December 09, 2022, 04:02:11 PM
Blacksonblondes.com.

But don't think that's what you are referring to.

Growing up (in WI) we got stockings filled with candy, etc.
Raised our kids in Georgia nad it was really not a "thing" thing there.  But we kept the tradition alive for our kids and now they do with theirs.
Never heard of Black Peter.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on December 13, 2022, 05:15:10 PM
Planters with an interesting marketing campaign

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhN7yj1XgAA_CcG?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 13, 2022, 08:19:16 PM
Planters with an interesting marketing campaign

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhN7yj1XgAA_CcG?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Pro tip:  don't get salt in your weenie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 13, 2022, 08:58:54 PM
Pro tip:  don't get salt in your weenie.

Sea Salt is okay.  Parting the Red Sea and all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 14, 2022, 07:29:58 PM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

I didn't order it, so I suspect it was a gift but the person didn't check the gift box thing when they ordered it. 

I contacted Amazon and they said for security reasons, they could only tell me the first letter of the first name :  S.

So, thanks Shaka Smart?

Steve Novak?
Steve the Homer True?
Scott Merritt?

Skatastrophy?
Sultan?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 14, 2022, 08:24:31 PM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

I didn't order it, so I suspect it was a gift but the person didn't check the gift box thing when they ordered it. 

I contacted Amazon and they said for security reasons, they could only tell me the first letter of the first name :  S.
 
So, thanks Shaka Smart?

Steve Novak?
Steve the Homer True?
Scott Merritt?

Skatastrophy?
Sultan?

Santa duh
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 14, 2022, 08:26:55 PM
Santa duh

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/4QFAH0qZ0LQnIwVYKT/200.webp?cid=ecf05e47gy4fq66ow9r4thw91g7hmprvyv3v1ux9zfmxx0kp&rid=200.webp&ct=g)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 14, 2022, 09:04:39 PM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

I didn't order it, so I suspect it was a gift but the person didn't check the gift box thing when they ordered it. 

I contacted Amazon and they said for security reasons, they could only tell me the first letter of the first name :  S.

So, thanks Shaka Smart?

Steve Novak?
Steve the Homer True?
Scott Merritt?

Skatastrophy?
Sultan?

It wasn't from me, so you can cross Siggy off of your lift of people to thank.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 14, 2022, 09:15:42 PM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

I didn't order it, so I suspect it was a gift but the person didn't check the gift box thing when they ordered it. 

I contacted Amazon and they said for security reasons, they could only tell me the first letter of the first name :  S.

So, thanks Shaka Smart?

Steve Novak?
Steve the Homer True?
Scott Merritt?

Skatastrophy?
Sultan?

Wow Socalwarrior and Spiral didn’t make the list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 14, 2022, 09:30:20 PM
Wow Socalwarrior and Spiral didn’t make the list.

Now they have.  It's an open source list.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 14, 2022, 09:34:55 PM
Now they have.  It's an open source list.

So Stalker is on there too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on December 14, 2022, 11:15:13 PM
There have been reports that a Musk Ox took out a police officer in Nome, Alaska. This is so unusual I'm wondering if there's more to the story.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 15, 2022, 04:48:38 AM
If they are both of consenting age and the musk ox paid, who cares?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on December 15, 2022, 06:19:40 AM
If they are both of consenting age and the musk ox paid, who cares?

Muskoxen don't attack for no reason.  The herd must have felt threatened. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 15, 2022, 06:31:49 AM
Muskoxen don't attack for no reason.  The herd must have felt threatened.

Spooked by killer manatees.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on December 15, 2022, 06:37:23 AM
If they are both of consenting age and the musk ox paid, who cares?
As long as he had the officer home at a reasonable time, who am I to judge?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 15, 2022, 06:47:19 AM
Precisely
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 15, 2022, 07:20:27 AM
Spooked by killer manatees.
I wonder if an owl was involved
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on December 15, 2022, 07:20:30 AM
Muskoxen are not as comfortable as Bison in the snow.  Maybe he snapped out of frustration and the trooper was just in its path. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on December 15, 2022, 07:21:21 AM
I wonder if an owl was involved

Highly doubtful.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 15, 2022, 07:23:04 AM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

I didn't order it, so I suspect it was a gift but the person didn't check the gift box thing when they ordered it. 

I contacted Amazon and they said for security reasons, they could only tell me the first letter of the first name :  S.

So, thanks Shaka Smart?

Steve Novak?
Steve the Homer True?
Scott Merritt?

Skatastrophy?
Sultan?

You go to a local coffee shop an awful lot?  All the local coffee shops and diners in my area are owned by Greeks.  Maybe just thanking you for being a regular?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on December 15, 2022, 07:36:29 AM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

I didn't order it, so I suspect it was a gift but the person didn't check the gift box thing when they ordered it. 

I contacted Amazon and they said for security reasons, they could only tell me the first letter of the first name :  S.

So, thanks Shaka Smart?

Steve Novak?
Steve the Homer True?
Scott Merritt?

Skatastrophy?
Sultan?

Spouse?
https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/investigations/wife-claims-husband-in-poisonous-baklava-case-in-southern-turkey-tried-to-poison-her-before (https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/investigations/wife-claims-husband-in-poisonous-baklava-case-in-southern-turkey-tried-to-poison-her-before)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 15, 2022, 08:40:17 AM
There have been reports that a Musk Ox took out a police officer in Nome, Alaska. This is so unusual I'm wondering if there's more to the story.

Does Twitter have operations in Nome? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 15, 2022, 08:46:16 AM
Amazon delivered a package with my name on it, a gift box of Baklava.   

Is it the kind in the green box? I love that stuff. We have a client that sends one every year.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 15, 2022, 09:14:36 AM
'S'?    'Stillawarrior'?   Regifting?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 15, 2022, 12:15:30 PM
I figured it out.   It was a consultant who works with me in IT. 

It wasn't Shaka nor Steve Wojciechowski, which would have made for a better story.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: romey on December 15, 2022, 01:15:25 PM
As long as he had the officer home at a reasonable time, who am I to judge?
There's a morning radio bit on a station in MKE where they critique 911 calls.  recently they played a call that reported a "single goat near the intersection". The response was "how did they know its marital status?"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 15, 2022, 11:50:13 PM
Mmmm...Malort egg nog

https://abc13.com/mchenry-il-epic-deli-malort-ice-cream-chicago/12571603/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on December 16, 2022, 05:40:41 AM
Mmmm...Malort egg nog

https://abc13.com/mchenry-il-epic-deli-malort-ice-cream-chicago/12571603/

Chicago area my ass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 16, 2022, 04:30:45 PM
Chris Paul just graduated from Winston Salem State. If you're him do you change the your announcement from "from Wake Forest" to your actual alma mater or not?

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35265509/suns-chris-paul-earns-college-degree-winston-salem-st
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 18, 2022, 12:26:22 AM
Went to the weed store in Michigan today.

Got home with my haul, realized that they use Uline bags.  🤣🤣🤣

(If you know, you know.  Not intended to be political. )  (signed Alanis)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 18, 2022, 12:34:33 AM
Went to the weed store in Michigan today.

Got home with my haul, realized that they use Uline bags.  🤣🤣🤣

(If you know, you know.  Not intended to be political. )  (signed Alanis)

I get the irony. There's supposed to be a whole campaign against them in the cannabis industry.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on December 18, 2022, 08:08:07 AM
Went to the weed store in Michigan today.

Got home with my haul, realized that they use Uline bags.  🤣🤣🤣

(If you know, you know.  Not intended to be political. )  (signed Alanis)

That’s fantastic
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 18, 2022, 08:35:17 AM
'A' weed store in Michigan, not 'the' weed store.   Since weed was legalized here, stores have sprung up like family dollars or microbreweries.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 18, 2022, 08:40:15 AM
'A' weed store in Michigan, not 'the' weed store.   Since weed was legalized here, stores have sprung up like family dollars or microbreweries.

'Merica.  Brings a tear to the eye.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 18, 2022, 12:42:38 PM
'A' weed store in Michigan, not 'the' weed store.   Since weed was legalized here, stores have sprung up like family dollars or microbreweries.

I call it the weed store.  Universal.

But, Buchanan MI, population 4456, had about 6 stores in a 4 block radius. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 18, 2022, 12:55:31 PM
We agree.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 18, 2022, 04:13:29 PM
ICYMI:

The new Miss America is from Wisconsin.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/12/16/who-is-miss-wisconsin-grace-stanke-the-2023-miss-america-winner/69733368007/

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkEjfjIXgAIj7A1?format=jpg&name=900x900)

I am willing to overlook the fact that she goes to UW.  I am sure if Marquette offered a degree in her major (Nuclear Engineering) she would have gone there instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on December 18, 2022, 04:20:25 PM
ICYMI:

The new Miss America is from Wisconsin.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/12/16/who-is-miss-wisconsin-grace-stanke-the-2023-miss-america-winner/69733368007/

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkEjfjIXgAIj7A1?format=jpg&name=900x900)

I am willing to overlook the fact that she goes to UW.  I am sure if Marquette offered a degree in her major (Nuclear Engineering) she would have gone there instead.

Traitor!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on December 18, 2022, 04:33:06 PM
Dead to me.  It is like there us a blank spot in the middle of the picture.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 18, 2022, 05:08:19 PM
She won Miss America?  She must have been .. really talented.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 18, 2022, 06:27:53 PM
She won Miss America?  She must have been .. really talented.

 mod privilege, eyn'a?  i KNOW the "others" would be ALL OVER me if i said this^^^

  BUT i did hear she was really really good with the strings
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 18, 2022, 06:35:51 PM
mod privilege, eyn'a?  i KNOW the "others" would be ALL OVER me if i said this^^^

  BUT i did hear she was really really good with the strings
MOPE, white & tall = Ms America
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on December 18, 2022, 06:53:21 PM
mod privilege, eyn'a?  i KNOW the "others" would be ALL OVER me if i said this^^^

  BUT i did hear she was really really good with the strings

Is it snowing in here? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 19, 2022, 10:09:46 AM
mod privilege, eyn'a?  i KNOW the "others" would be ALL OVER me if i said this^^^

  BUT i did hear she was really really good with the strings

"Give me attention, I'm such a victim!"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: romey on December 19, 2022, 11:05:45 AM
At first glance I thought "they're all holding cell phones - wtf is wrong with our world?" Then I realized what they were holding is their "trophies".
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on December 19, 2022, 11:16:13 AM
At first glance I thought "they're all holding cell phones - wtf is wrong with our world?" Then I realized what they were holding is their "trophies".
"My eyes are up here"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on December 19, 2022, 03:52:38 PM
I am willing to overlook the fact that she goes to UW.  I am sure if Marquette offered a degree in her major (Nuclear Engineering) she would have gone there instead.

BTW, this is well done.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: romey on December 20, 2022, 12:17:33 PM
"My eyes are up here"
Obviously mine aren't
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 21, 2022, 06:06:50 PM
I like eggnog and think it should be sold year-round.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 22, 2022, 09:05:42 AM
I like eggnog and think it should be sold year-round.
Wife makes a big batch that lasts all year, but our's has ron
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 22, 2022, 09:40:29 AM
Wife makes a big batch that lasts all year, but our's has ron

The Puerto Rican Xmas lasts all year.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 22, 2022, 09:46:53 AM
I like eggnog and think it should be sold year-round.

https://altonbrown.com/recipes/aged-eggnog/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsIUU1WQnck
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 22, 2022, 10:10:48 AM
Received a bottle of Mexican Egg Nog yesterday as a gift. Rompepe Coronado (Vanilla).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 22, 2022, 10:42:54 AM
The Puerto Rican Xmas lasts all year.
About 90% true
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 22, 2022, 10:43:30 AM
Received a bottle of Mexican Egg Nog yesterday as a gift. Rompepe Coronado (Vanilla).
Nice Doc
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2022, 10:46:09 AM
If it's available in your area, Oberweis has the best commercially produced egg nog I have ever tasted - by a wide margin.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 22, 2022, 12:08:38 PM
I skip the nog and just drink whiskey.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 22, 2022, 01:54:09 PM
I skip the nog and just drink whiskey.

We call that Egg Nod.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on December 22, 2022, 02:28:10 PM
I was gifted a bottle of brandy.
Besides complementing egg nog, what does one do with brandy?

Do I need to invest in snifters, and/or remodel one of the rooms in my home into a drawing room with dual pocket doors so that I have somewhere to retire to with my male friends and their cigars after dinner?
Would I also need to invest in a tuxedo?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 22, 2022, 02:33:38 PM
I was gifted a bottle of brandy.
Besides complementing egg nog, what does one do with brandy?

Are you sure you went to school in WI. The state drinks more brandy than the rest of the US combined. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 22, 2022, 03:11:05 PM
Are you sure you went to school in WI. The state drinks more brandy than the rest of the US world combined.

FIFY
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 22, 2022, 05:20:54 PM
I skip the nog and just drink whiskey.

I've got some Four Roses in apple cider with a cinnamon stick and some nutmeg.

I hate mixing the FR, but it was what was available and I can always buy more.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 22, 2022, 05:51:22 PM
Just got turned on to Tattersall Apple brandy. A little hot at 90 proof, and has a very genuine bouquet of apple.

Makes a killer Old Fashioned per the War Dept and the minions.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 22, 2022, 05:54:29 PM
Just got turned on to Tattersall Apple brandy. A little hot at 90 proof, and has a very genuine bouquet of apple.

Makes a killer Old Fashioned per the War Dept and the minions.

Hatch makes a nice apple brandy as well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 22, 2022, 08:20:51 PM
I was gifted a bottle of brandy.
Besides complementing egg nog, what does one do with brandy?

Charlie can answer that question:

https://www.youtube.com/v/4K0Hc-fhltE&ab_channel=ManitowocMinute



Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 27, 2022, 10:54:51 AM
"I'll do anything for a Zinger Stacker". Was the chain saw just an arm accessory?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/offer-sex-food-alleged-arrest-012000451.html

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on December 27, 2022, 12:20:57 PM
"I'll do anything for a Zinger Stacker". Was the chain saw just an arm accessory?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/offer-sex-food-alleged-arrest-012000451.html
Cosplay
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 04, 2023, 10:07:27 PM
I know where Scoop nation is going for lunch tomorrow .. 8.5 delicious.

https://www.youtube.com/v/pGJDYcu8Q28
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on January 05, 2023, 06:16:18 AM
I know where Scoop nation is going for lunch tomorrow .. 8.5 delicious.

https://www.youtube.com/v/pGJDYcu8Q28
BONUS LETTUCE!!! Who doesn't love lettuce from Arby's. It's the great white whale.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 16, 2023, 02:21:29 PM
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys/status/1615050203437928448
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 18, 2023, 11:59:42 AM
Damn, there's a TIG Welder on sale at Amazon for $130. 

I forget, what did I learn the last time I wanted to buy a $109 electric jackhammer and Mrs. Hilltopper said no? 

I mean, yeah, I have no rocks to hammer nor metal to weld, but I'm pretty sure that's a chicken and egg situation.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 18, 2023, 01:41:09 PM
Damn, there's a TIG Welder on sale at Amazon for $130. 

I forget, what did I learn the last time I wanted to buy a $109 electric jackhammer and Mrs. Hilltopper said no? 

I mean, yeah, I have no rocks to hammer nor metal to weld, but I'm pretty sure that's a chicken and egg situation.
Just buy it
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 18, 2023, 01:42:15 PM
Damn, there's a TIG Welder on sale at Amazon for $130. 

I forget, what did I learn the last time I wanted to buy a $109 electric jackhammer and Mrs. Hilltopper said no? 

I mean, yeah, I have no rocks to hammer nor metal to weld, but I'm pretty sure that's a chicken and egg situation.

If your wife has more than 3 purses, I'll allow it.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 18, 2023, 01:49:28 PM
If your wife has more than 3 purses, I'll allow it.

Is a handbag a purse?  At what point does it become a small duffel?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 18, 2023, 02:06:30 PM
If your wife has more than 3 purses, I'll allow it.
Did you post this from DR?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 18, 2023, 02:11:21 PM
Is a handbag a purse?  At what point does it become a small duffel?

A handbag is a purse. If the bag is so big that she can put her purse inside it, that is a tote and that does not count.

No woman should use a tote as her regular handbag unless she has to carry around diapers or her work stuff. Otherwise, she's got too much crap in it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on January 18, 2023, 02:12:09 PM
Did you post this from DR?
.

Si

And I am carrying a beach bag, not a purse.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 18, 2023, 02:22:02 PM
A handbag is a purse. If the bag is so big that she can put her purse inside it, that is a tote and that does not count.

No woman should use a tote as her regular handbag unless she has to carry around diapers or her work stuff. Otherwise, she's got too much crap in it.
;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 18, 2023, 02:22:50 PM
.

Si

And I am carrying a beach bag, not a purse.
Tomorrow will be elite
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 19, 2023, 07:57:04 AM
https://nypost.com/2023/01/18/facebook-instagram-told-to-allow-bare-breasts-free-the-nipple/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 03, 2023, 09:19:58 AM
Okie dokie.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Marquette/comments/10rvfri/will_i_be_made_fun_of_if_i_bring_my_dildos_in_the/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 03, 2023, 09:41:55 AM
Okie dokie.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Marquette/comments/10rvfri/will_i_be_made_fun_of_if_i_bring_my_dildos_in_the/

Found tsmith's reddit account.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUBurrow on February 03, 2023, 09:46:04 AM
They're not wrong that Moby Huge is very impressive.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 03, 2023, 12:16:31 PM
I'm impressed by the sincere answers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 03, 2023, 12:19:58 PM
Hog tie dat sow, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Oldgym on February 03, 2023, 12:26:23 PM
Hilltopper's Reddit search history must be something.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 03, 2023, 12:30:52 PM
They're not wrong that Moby Huge is very impressive.

Quote
The university will have a lot of people who talk about you behind your back, and this kind of thing spreads quickly.

That's what he/she said.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on February 03, 2023, 01:44:49 PM
Hilltopper's Reddit search history must be something.

Imagine how surprised he was to land on the Marquette page.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: PointWarrior on February 09, 2023, 12:43:16 AM
This is beyond words for a high school basketball game

 https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ridiculously-low-scoring-game-in-oklahoma-shows-the-need-for-shot-clocks-in-high-school-basketball-across-the-country-140619434.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ridiculously-low-scoring-game-in-oklahoma-shows-the-need-for-shot-clocks-in-high-school-basketball-across-the-country-140619434.html)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 09, 2023, 07:30:00 AM
Off the topic, but I remember my 6 year old's first basketball game.

He scored ALL of his team's points .... in a 17-2 loss.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on February 09, 2023, 08:03:26 AM
This is beyond words for a high school basketball game

 https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ridiculously-low-scoring-game-in-oklahoma-shows-the-need-for-shot-clocks-in-high-school-basketball-across-the-country-140619434.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ridiculously-low-scoring-game-in-oklahoma-shows-the-need-for-shot-clocks-in-high-school-basketball-across-the-country-140619434.html)

There must have been some impressive halftime adjustments that led to the offensive explosion in the second half -- they doubled the first-half points.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 11, 2023, 09:54:41 PM
https://nypost.com/2023/02/10/my-husband-wont-forgive-me-for-farting-in-front-of-him/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on February 17, 2023, 06:40:54 PM
Attended one of those uncomfortable high school basketball games.  The girl's team at my son's high school is a powerhouse.  They played a bad team. 
53-0 at the half.   Running clock.  77-2 final.

Our team only dresses 8, so it isn't like there was anybody in.   Grateful for the running clock.   Not even fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 17, 2023, 09:35:04 PM
What is that sh1tty Apple again?  Red Delicious?  Probably brought over on Chinese spy balloons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on February 20, 2023, 08:17:39 PM
Arby’s fish sandwich—prudent Lenten choice or reckless risk. Discuss


(https://images.ctfassets.net/o19mhvm9a2cm/01uBYmQH3dVeGo52Cjij6r/2a1962f36acfa9a564996119b99e11a4/Website_Sandwich_Fish_Crispy.png)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 20, 2023, 09:19:53 PM
Arby’s fish sandwich—prudent Lenten choice or reckless risk. Discuss



You're going to hell either way, might as well have a stomach ache for the ride.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on February 21, 2023, 05:56:17 AM
Arby’s fish sandwich—prudent Lenten choice or reckless risk. Discuss


(https://images.ctfassets.net/o19mhvm9a2cm/01uBYmQH3dVeGo52Cjij6r/2a1962f36acfa9a564996119b99e11a4/Website_Sandwich_Fish_Crispy.png)

Thanks Topper.  Not nearly as scary now.   >:(
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 24, 2023, 10:29:05 AM
(https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/324273922_3460843860802586_5855623568655929137_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=2lBDmkKt-MIAX8LQi9F&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfAt38bva3wfAywkVGtRZq5f3v2aww4e0xrseLp4tRRnKA&oe=63FCDDF8)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 25, 2023, 07:07:20 PM
https://twitter.com/fox9/status/1629530468004626432?s=46&t=XgOYU8P_kCbS0ve8pQFBEA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 25, 2023, 07:10:37 PM
https://twitter.com/fox9/status/1629530468004626432?s=46&t=XgOYU8P_kCbS0ve8pQFBEA

That guy knows how to do Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 25, 2023, 07:12:56 PM
That guy knows how to do Arby's.

1PM 😂
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 25, 2023, 09:15:37 PM
That guy knows how to do Arby's.
Boone's Farm + Arby's >> Fine dining
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Daniel on February 25, 2023, 09:18:41 PM
(https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/324273922_3460843860802586_5855623568655929137_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=2lBDmkKt-MIAX8LQi9F&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfAt38bva3wfAywkVGtRZq5f3v2aww4e0xrseLp4tRRnKA&oe=63FCDDF8)

The Rolling Beatle Stones?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 25, 2023, 09:30:24 PM
Boone's Farm + Arby's >> Fine dining

 You have to start drinking at around 4 am of you want to get drunk enough to pass out in the Arby's at 1 pm.  And your teeth would be rotten with sugar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 25, 2023, 09:41:42 PM
You have to start drinking at around 4 am of you want to get drunk enough to pass out in the Arby's at 1 pm.  And your teeth would be rotten with sugar.
You're so effin wrong, you hang around with really crappy people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on February 25, 2023, 09:44:43 PM
You're so effin wrong, you hang around with really crappy people.

little harsh lol
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 25, 2023, 11:19:41 PM
You're so effin wrong, you hang around with really crappy people.

Wot?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on February 26, 2023, 09:27:29 AM
Wot?
Joke
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on February 26, 2023, 12:27:07 PM
Boone's Farm + Arby's >> Fine dining

Was he a Master Sommelier?

The guy knows his wine pairings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 26, 2023, 12:51:17 PM
Joke

Sorry the 4 am drinking of Boones Farm hit too close to home.   ;)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2023, 10:18:21 AM
FYI, there's a sale on 12 packs of sardines in mustard sauce on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LRQS11L
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 01, 2023, 10:28:36 AM
FYI, there's a sale on 12 packs of sardines in mustard sauce on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LRQS11L

Gross, olive oil or salt water is the only way to go. I've had them in tomato sauce and that wasn't horrendous but the acid sort of broke them down a bit. Mustard sounds bad.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 01, 2023, 10:37:45 AM
FYI, there's a sale on 12 packs of sardines in mustard sauce on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LRQS11L

Arby's has steak sandwiches that are better than steakhouse steak and you are online shopping to mustard sardines?

Ban dis guy^^^^
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 01, 2023, 10:44:07 AM
Arby's has steak sandwiches that are better than steakhouse steak and you are online shopping to mustard sardines?

Ban dis guy^^^^


As an aside, was in Kroger shopping and they have Sardines (different brand) on sale. Must of been a bumper crop on the little fellas.

As another aside, I had the best sardines in Marbella spain, Fresh, cooked oven an open fire with olive oil and sea salt. I cannot eat canned sardines again. Each beachside restaurant has a boat filled with sand, where they grill these MF'ers.

(https://heymarbella.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sardine-Day-La-Cala-2020-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 01, 2023, 11:45:39 AM
Gross, olive oil or salt water is the only way to go. I've had them in tomato sauce and that wasn't horrendous but the acid sort of broke them down a bit. Mustard sounds bad.

FYI - Mustard has a large amount of vinegar in it - also acidic
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Galway Eagle on March 01, 2023, 11:57:30 AM
FYI - Mustard has a large amount of vinegar in it - also acidic

Yeah that's why I'm envisioning them being too broken down like the tomato sauce ones.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 01, 2023, 12:07:32 PM
Yeah that's why I'm envisioning them being too broken down like the tomato sauce ones.

Well then, I misunderstood your statement.  Oddly, I had this sardine conversation with someone at a NYE party.  He loved them all, but preferred the marinara version.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on March 01, 2023, 12:42:16 PM
Well then, I misunderstood your statement.  Oddly, I had this sardine conversation with someone at a NYE party.  He loved them all, but preferred the marinara version.

Sardines are the red delicious of fish.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2023, 03:50:13 PM
Arby's has steak sandwiches that are better than steakhouse steak and you are online shopping to mustard sardines?

Ban dis guy^^^^

Since Shaka was hired, my Arby's consumption is way down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on March 01, 2023, 04:50:27 PM
Since Shaka was hired, my Arby's consumption is way down.
You must want to live.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2023, 05:40:08 PM
You must want to live.

Like 8% more now, yes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on March 01, 2023, 05:49:57 PM
Like 8% more now, yes.
Congratulations.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 01, 2023, 07:27:56 PM
Since Shaka was hired, my Arby's consumption is way down.

Frequenting the new organic salad joint now.  Sad
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 01, 2023, 10:06:22 PM
Frequenting the new organic salad joint now.  Sad

You take that back.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 02, 2023, 09:35:00 AM
You take that back.

Prove him wrong tough guy.  Knock back a 2/$6 and a jamoca shake today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 02, 2023, 09:36:33 AM
Prove him wrong tough guy.  Knock back a 2/$6 and a jamoca shake today.

Diet Dr. Pepper. 

I'm watching my weight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 02, 2023, 11:28:46 AM
Skip to 11:04:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnv5iKB2hl4&t=657s

https://www.youtube.com/v/pnv5iKB2hl4?t=657s
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 02, 2023, 11:36:12 AM
Skip to 11:04:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnv5iKB2hl4&t=657s

https://www.youtube.com/v/pnv5iKB2hl4?t=657s

It's been redesigned, I own one... it's great!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 03, 2023, 10:03:06 PM
Just in time for Lent.

https://www.youtube.com/v/jV8lsfVx_4E
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on March 04, 2023, 09:26:19 PM
Just in time for Lent.

https://www.youtube.com/v/jV8lsfVx_4E
Dude throws everything on the floor...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 08, 2023, 01:50:24 PM
Helicopter Dispatched To Resort To Cover Up Lewd Drawing (https://unofficialnetworks.com/2023/03/08/helicopter-penis-alyeska/)


(https://unofficialnetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/88/2023/03/333347052_745530643836531_5490956665489867304_n.jpg?resize=600,480)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 08, 2023, 03:01:37 PM
Helicopter Dispatched To Resort To Cover Up Lewd Drawing (https://unofficialnetworks.com/2023/03/08/helicopter-penis-alyeska/)


(https://unofficialnetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/88/2023/03/333347052_745530643836531_5490956665489867304_n.jpg?resize=600,480)

That's pretty much the trail my skis leave when I go down a run that's beyond my skill set.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 08, 2023, 05:19:47 PM
Reminds me of my dad, when he was in his late 50s, skiing .. I called it "typewriter" skiing.

He'd start on one side of the hill and go allllllll the way to the other, turn, and go allllll the way to the other side, repeat.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 08, 2023, 05:40:48 PM
That's pretty much the trail my skis leave when I go down a run that's beyond my skill set.

Looks like Devil's Crotch at Breckinridge.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 08, 2023, 11:01:05 PM
Looks like Devil's Crotch at Breckinridge.

Next time you're at Breck, let me know. We'll hit some whales tail!  One of my faves. Intuition too.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 10, 2023, 11:27:46 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64907422
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2023, 11:36:42 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64907422

If the MUScoop Germany admin job is still open, I have a sudden interest.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 10, 2023, 11:41:28 AM
If the MUScoop Germany admin job is still open, I have a sudden interest.

You're going to absolutely love the morning senior water aerobics class.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 10, 2023, 11:42:57 AM
You're going to absolutely love the morning senior water aerobics class.

Especially when the East German Fraus show up with their mighty pectorals.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2023, 11:43:37 AM
You're going to absolutely love the morning senior water aerobics class.

Ageist!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 10, 2023, 12:07:58 PM
Ageist!!!

If I had two hands, I'd give them tiddys four thumbs down.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 10, 2023, 12:35:59 PM
If the MUScoop Germany admin job is still open, I have a sudden interest.

The first rule of public nudity:

The only people who go nude are the people you don't want to see naked.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on March 10, 2023, 12:41:55 PM
The first rule of public nudity:

The only people who go nude are the people you don't want to see naked.
This
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on March 10, 2023, 12:43:01 PM
The first rule of public nudity:

The only people who go nude are the people you don't want to see naked.

It's why I don't have a mirror in my bathroom.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on March 10, 2023, 01:00:43 PM
The first rule of public nudity:

The only people who go nude are the people you don't want to see naked.

https://thepickler.com/blogs/pickleball-blog/nude-pickleball
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 12, 2023, 04:13:04 PM
I am not Spring Forwarding until Monday.

Who wants a short Sunday?  I want all 24 hours of Sunday.

Monday?  I'm fine with a short Monday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on March 12, 2023, 04:22:32 PM
I am not Spring Forwarding until Monday.

Who wants a short Sunday?  I want all 24 hours of Sunday.

Monday?  I'm fine with a short Monday.

Just know that the selection show is at. 4:00 - not 5:00 as advertised.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 18, 2023, 07:41:51 PM
Man, they'll sell anything on Amazon.

This seems like a pretty good deal.

https://a.co/d/1gM7zOr
Title: Re: NM
Post by: hairy worthen on March 18, 2023, 08:10:26 PM
Man, they'll sell anything on Amazon.

This seems like a pretty good deal.

https://a.co/d/1gM7zOr
Damn those  are cheap. Might be good with a dip.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 19, 2023, 11:46:12 AM
The Gospel reading today, John 9:1-41, had me biting my hand to keep from laughing out loud at how internet stupidity existed in Jesus' time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 26, 2023, 10:59:55 PM
Man, they'll sell anything on Amazon.

This seems like a pretty good deal.

https://a.co/d/1gM7zOr

Good to know that it's Amazon's #1 choice for communion hosts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 27, 2023, 12:11:45 PM
This Seagassum thing could be a bit problematic.  Covers 5,000 miles???  WTF?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 27, 2023, 12:16:38 PM
Not new.  Worse than usual.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 27, 2023, 12:33:30 PM
Not new.  Worse than usual.

Hard to really know what to believe as far as the breadth of this and actual impact. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on March 27, 2023, 12:55:37 PM
Hard to really know what to believe as far as the breadth of this and actual impact.
Unfortunately, it may shorten the manatee hunting season.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on March 27, 2023, 03:43:31 PM
Forget Florida .. Sargassum is brutal on some islands.  We were on STT a couple years ago, and one beach would be fine, the other would be just inundated with cubic yards of the weed .. and as it decayed, it'd give off a powerful stink, smellable for miles.

And like .. how do you get rid of it?  100 dump trucks, maybe burn it.  And tomorrow another 100 dump trucks?  Some bays .. had tugs with those long booms they use for oil slicks.  Corral a few million pounds and shove it back to sea.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 27, 2023, 06:51:28 PM
https://blog.xcaret.com/en/what-do-we-do-with-the-sargassum-seaweed-in-xcaret/

Compost and plant fertilize
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on March 27, 2023, 06:53:00 PM
Turn it into a smoothie.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 27, 2023, 07:13:46 PM
Unfortunately, it may shorten the manatee hunting season.

Let's not disparage our great marine mammals.  The manatees will flourish in this situation
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on March 27, 2023, 07:19:27 PM
Let's not disparage our great marine mammals.  The manatees will flourish in this situation
.

Lol, no they won’t
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 27, 2023, 07:23:53 PM
Let's not disparage our great marine mammals.  The manatees will flourish in this situation
.

Just the opposite.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MuggsyB on March 27, 2023, 07:48:27 PM
I was told the wrong facts about this blob thing.  This could pose a threat the tremendous manatee population.  Extremely upsetting. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on March 27, 2023, 08:27:19 PM
Eat ‘em while you can.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on March 28, 2023, 05:19:48 PM
https://blog.xcaret.com/en/what-do-we-do-with-the-sargassum-seaweed-in-xcaret/

Compost and plant fertilize

Sargassum contains arsenic.  I believe it is possible to remove it, but the cost of that process may make it uneconomical to use as compost or fertilizer.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 28, 2023, 08:51:17 PM
Sargassum contains arsenic.  I believe it is possible to remove it, but the cost of that process may make it uneconomical to use as compost or fertilizer.

So don't put it on food crops.  The blog post I linked  says they use it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on March 29, 2023, 04:18:03 PM
R & B singer Billy Ocean has 3 lungs

Quote:
He recorded his first single, "Nashville Rain" backed with "Sun In The Morning", in 1971 for Spark Records as Les Charles and for two years fronted a studio band called Scorched Earth, with whom he released "On The Run" backed with "Let's Put Our Emotions in Motion" in 1974.

Following his time with Scorched Earth, a routine doctor's appointment discovered an extra pulmonary node central to his (Billy's) albeit medically normal lungs. The examination carried out by Dr Clare Greenwood (The O'Malley Clinic, Beverly Hills). This extra lung has been attributed with the longevity of Billy's singing career.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on April 02, 2023, 10:22:01 AM
Is 4ever ok? I didn’t see his annual post yesterday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on April 02, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Is 4ever ok? I didn’t see his annual post yesterday.

you are off by a month
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 02, 2023, 10:24:43 AM
Is 4ever ok? I didn’t see his annual post yesterday.

Maybe with Shaka we're so Free From Crean that we're also free from Free From Crean posts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 02, 2023, 10:26:54 AM
Is 4ever ok? I didn’t see his annual post yesterday.

Man you just don't say anything
Title: 15th Annual FFC* Day
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 02, 2023, 11:14:14 AM
Cheebs is right. I fooked up. Butt, y'all no da drill and I trust celebrated accordingly. Da wicked bitch is ded, hey?







*Freedom From Crean
Title: Re: 15th Annual FFC* Day
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 02, 2023, 05:15:14 PM
Cheebs is right. I fooked up. Butt, y'all no da drill and I trust celebrated accordingly. Da wicked bitch is ded, hey?

 

*Freedom From Crean

Here I thought people were talking about
the annual outdoor fooking post.

Looking forward to that one.
Title: Re: 15th Annual FFC* Day
Post by: Herman Cain on April 02, 2023, 06:53:21 PM
Here I thought people were talking about
the annual outdoor fooking post.

Looking forward to that one.
I thought that is on May 1
Title: Re: 15th Annual FFC* Day
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 02, 2023, 08:29:39 PM
I thought that is on May 1

Tis.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 09, 2023, 12:15:56 PM
We had a discussion of truck nutz a while back. 

Today, Amazon gives you:  https://a.co/d/3MFDgr9
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 11, 2023, 01:59:58 PM
Mini-cupcakes are just bogus.    I mean, firstly, cupcakes are lame.  They are better than no cupcake, but just make a damn cake with good frosting and cut me a slab.   

Mini-cupcakes?  You gotta peel off that wrapper for what?  2 freaking bites.

So then you dig into your 2nd mini-cupcake and that's not satisfying but taking a 3rd is kinda piggish. 

Mini-cupcakes are the red delicious of desserts.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 11, 2023, 02:45:29 PM
Mini-cupcakes are just bogus.    I mean, firstly, cupcakes are lame.  They are better than no cupcake, but just make a damn cake with good frosting and cut me a slab.   

Mini-cupcakes?  You gotta peel off that wrapper for what?  2 freaking bites.

So then you dig into your 2nd mini-cupcake and that's not satisfying but taking a 3rd is kinda piggish. 

Mini-cupcakes are the red delicious of desserts.
They seem like alot more work to make as well
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 11, 2023, 02:49:28 PM
My wife has me of those cake pop makers. She used it once like ten years ago. Every time I see it I roll my eyes. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BrewCity83 on April 11, 2023, 04:03:58 PM
My wife has me of those cake pop makers. She used it once like ten years ago. Every time I see it I roll my eyes.

You must be a lovely housemate.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 11, 2023, 05:21:32 PM
You must be a lovely housemate.

Applications aren’t open.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 11, 2023, 06:20:41 PM
Mini-cupcakes are just bogus.    I mean, firstly, cupcakes are lame.  They are better than no cupcake, but just make a damn cake with good frosting and cut me a slab.   

Mini-cupcakes?  You gotta peel off that wrapper for what?  2 freaking bites.

So then you dig into your 2nd mini-cupcake and that's not satisfying but taking a 3rd is kinda piggish. 

Mini-cupcakes are the red delicious of desserts.

I like them. No problem eating the third, and you don't end up with a face full of frosting. The ease is worth the extra peel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 11, 2023, 06:53:18 PM
The proper way to eat a cupcake is to take off the paper, tear it in half horizontally and then put the bottom half on the top half so the frosting is in the middle.

Much less chance of getting a face full of frosting when you bite into it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 11, 2023, 06:57:41 PM
The proper way to eat a cupcake is to take off the paper, tear it in half horizontally and then put the bottom half on the top half so the frosting is in the middle.

Much less chance of getting a face full of frosting when you bite into it.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/full/7866799872/hE6C00DF5/lifehack-how-to-eat-a-cupcake)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 11, 2023, 07:05:42 PM
The proper way to eat a cupcake is to take off the paper, tear it in half horizontally and then put the bottom half on the top half so the frosting is in the middle.

Much less chance of getting a face full of frosting when you bite into it.

That's a Pączki or Bolo
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 11, 2023, 08:25:41 PM
That's a Pączki or Bolo

No. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 11, 2023, 11:14:25 PM
That's a Pączki or Bolo

Is that a sandwich tho????
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 11, 2023, 11:30:38 PM
The proper way to eat a cupcake is to take off the paper, tear it in half horizontally and then put the bottom half on the top half so the frosting is in the middle.

Much less chance of getting a face full of frosting when you bite into it.

This is the way

Is that a sandwich tho????

It is!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 13, 2023, 06:38:47 AM
My wife has me of those cake pop makers. She used it once like ten years ago. Every time I see it I roll my eyes.

I know this feeling exactly.  I actually mentioned giving it away the whole setup to our niece this weekend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on April 13, 2023, 10:25:32 AM
I know this feeling exactly.  I actually mentioned giving it away the whole setup to our niece this weekend.

How many tools do you have in your garage that you never use? Does your wife suggest that you give those away?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 13, 2023, 10:38:36 AM
How many tools do you have in your garage that you never use? Does your wife suggest that you give those away?

Ouch!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 13, 2023, 10:38:54 AM
How many tools do you have in your garage that you never use? Does your wife suggest that you give those away?

Hards is the only tool in that household.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 13, 2023, 10:40:53 AM
Hards is the only tool in that household.

Ouch again.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 13, 2023, 12:08:48 PM
How many tools do you have in your garage that you never use? Does your wife suggest that you give those away?

None really, I don't buy things I don't need, and the things I do buy are quality and intended to last a lifetime.

But, I do have a full brewing setup that hasn't been used since before the pandemic.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 13, 2023, 12:09:26 PM
Hards is the only tool in that household.

Yeah, well the only tool at your household is a hoe.   ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BrewCity83 on April 13, 2023, 02:24:29 PM
Yeah, well the only tool at your household is a hoe.   ;D

LOL.  Probably not left unused for years in the shed...
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 13, 2023, 04:36:34 PM
Yeah, well the only tool at your household is a hoe.   ;D

Only for me.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 15, 2023, 05:14:21 PM
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/14/rent-a-hitman-tennessee-job/

Thinking MUScoop should get a membership, for those more difficult ban hammer jobs.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 18, 2023, 10:23:02 AM
Why don't we have mouse-flavored cat food?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 18, 2023, 10:38:51 AM
My cat eats goldfish. The cheesy crackers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Milkshakes on April 18, 2023, 10:51:54 AM
Why don't we have mouse-flavored cat food?

How do you know we don’t?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 18, 2023, 10:58:30 AM
My cat eats goldfish. The cheesy crackers.
Whenever the front doorbell rings, my cat runs to the front door.
Reminds me of the Norm McDonald joke:
 “Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings? It's almost never for them.”
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 18, 2023, 11:29:18 AM
How do you know we don’t?

"Chopped grill feast"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 18, 2023, 11:33:55 AM
Whenever the front doorbell rings, my cat runs to the front door.
Reminds me of the Norm McDonald joke:
 “Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings? It's almost never for them.”

Almost always true, but there was one exception for my Great Dane Tristan years ago. Since I owned the business, Tristan came to work with me every day. The doorbell rang and I was nearby, so I greeted the man who had brought several of his grandchildren with him. He was the GM of a facility where we had just completed a large job, and my first thoughts were "what's wrong?". He told me that he was not there to see me but rather had brought his grandchildren to visit Tristan.

I popped into my wife's office and whispered "Tristan has company, but I'm not even invited to join his visitors."
 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 18, 2023, 05:28:55 PM
i used to bring my white siberian into work with me.  if i knew the patient well and/or if they were dog lovers, i'd have tanner sneak in behind the patient lying in the chair and he'd surprise them with a wet sloppy kiss.  little kids loved him almost as much as i.  little kids would ask if tanner was going to be there for there next appointment.  many still ask about him
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 18, 2023, 06:34:48 PM
i used to bring my white siberian into work with me.  if i knew the patient well and/or if they were dog lovers, i'd have tanner sneak in behind the patient lying in the chair and he'd surprise them with a wet sloppy kiss.  little kids loved him almost as much as i.  little kids would ask if tanner was going to be there for there next appointment.  many still ask about him

 Tristan would nap first thing in the morning and then make his rounds to all the office employees who would pet him and fuss over him. A temp on her first day with us had a file drawer open. Tristan quietly came into her office and plopped his huge head down on the open drawer. When we heard her scream, we realized that no one remembered to warn her about his presence. Oops! She was fine after the initial surprise, but I imagine he gave her quite a scare. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 19, 2023, 05:39:42 AM
great danes are awesome dogs.  i had a saint bernie a number of years ago-gentle giants and cuddly as all hell.  spanky was the neighborhood mascot-made little kids giggle

  all great animals to have for a 3 dog night
Title: Re: NM
Post by: NYWarrior on April 19, 2023, 02:24:11 PM
Pho'nomenal Bowl Instant Pho is a good lunch alternative. Just add some protein.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 20, 2023, 10:28:24 AM
great danes are awesome dogs.  i had a saint bernie a number of years ago-gentle giants and cuddly as all hell.  spanky was the neighborhood mascot-made little kids giggle

  all great animals to have for a 3 dog night

10 days until a 3 doggy style night outdoors, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 20, 2023, 03:37:11 PM
Whoa.

https://twitter.com/Flawless_Cowboi/status/1648753390078369792

If Arby's changed all their stores to that, they'd either triple their sales, or it would go to zero, not sure which.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 20, 2023, 07:20:06 PM
10 days until a 3 doggy style night outdoors, hey?

  never did like that beer
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 20, 2023, 07:22:59 PM
Whoa.

https://twitter.com/Flawless_Cowboi/status/1648753390078369792

If Arby's changed all their stores to that, they'd either triple their sales, or it would go to zero, not sure which.

  didn't know arby's was native american?  next up, the warrior samich?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 20, 2023, 07:26:21 PM
Whoa.

https://twitter.com/Flawless_Cowboi/status/1648753390078369792

If Arby's changed all their stores to that, they'd either triple their sales, or it would go to zero, not sure which.

I just jizzed.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on April 20, 2023, 07:27:51 PM
Whoa.

https://twitter.com/Flawless_Cowboi/status/1648753390078369792

If Arby's changed all their stores to that, they'd either triple their sales, or it would go to zero, not sure which.

If there is ever a thing to burn all of your political capital on, bringing this to Whitefolks Bay is worth it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 20, 2023, 07:52:53 PM
If there is ever a thing to burn all of your political capital on, bringing this to Whitefish Bay is worth it.

If I'm burning, I'm doing it for a White Castle.  (There's an Arby's 1 block outside village limits.)

You know how residents of Alaska pay no income tax and receive oil money every year? 

Having a White Castle would do the same, we'd be rolling in slider money.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 21, 2023, 03:29:02 PM
It's wild that the nearest White Castle is in what, Kenosha?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: BrewCity83 on April 21, 2023, 03:31:42 PM
George Webb must have a 40-mile radius protection clause or something
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 21, 2023, 04:06:29 PM
The Jesuit High School that my kids attended just doubled down on the Warriors nickname (https://twitter.com/WalshJesuit/status/1649488172361953280?s=20) (includes a cameo from Titans HC Mike Vrabel).

They did, however, move away from the Native American imagery. I certainly hope the nick name and the imagery are not inseparably linked.

New
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/342062848_3418005085132675_369309582211027313_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=-snFaPHxjfkAX9zJeQs&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCTAS3xBTOzV3wP8DhbcXJwMI9Sf4SMSf2VyEiQpovfMw&oe=644796F9)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuQwD3SX0AAXDa4?format=jpg&name=small)

Old
(https://ranktech-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/myhockey_prod/logos/00083e_a.png)
(https://www.northeastohioparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walsh-Jesuit-logo.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: PointWarrior on April 21, 2023, 04:59:43 PM
The Jesuit High School that my kids attended just doubled down on the Warriors nickname (https://twitter.com/WalshJesuit/status/1649488172361953280?s=20) (includes a cameo from Titans HC Mike Vrabel).

They did, however, move away from the Native American imagery. I certainly hope the nick name and the imagery are not inseparably linked.

New
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/342062848_3418005085132675_369309582211027313_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=-snFaPHxjfkAX9zJeQs&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCTAS3xBTOzV3wP8DhbcXJwMI9Sf4SMSf2VyEiQpovfMw&oe=644796F9)

Woo Hoo, bring back the Warriors to Marquette!!!!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuQwD3SX0AAXDa4?format=jpg&name=small)

Old
(https://ranktech-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/myhockey_prod/logos/00083e_a.png)
(https://www.northeastohioparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walsh-Jesuit-logo.jpg)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: willie warrior on April 22, 2023, 08:36:57 AM
Like the Chief logo. MU and its ridiculous administration has no balls to do that again. No balls. Of course there are the KC Ciefs and Atlanta Braves who have plenty of balls.
Damn the PC, full speed ahead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 22, 2023, 08:38:38 AM
It's been 30 years. Marquette's never going back to Warriors.

And that's fine.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 22, 2023, 09:04:38 AM
Like the Chief logo. MU and its ridiculous administration has no balls to do that again. No balls. Of course there are the KC Ciefs and Atlanta Braves who have plenty of balls.
Damn the PC, full speed ahead.

Then why don’t you have your Warriors pennant hanging in your living room? 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 22, 2023, 09:11:34 AM
It's been 30 years. Marquette's never going back to Warriors.

And that's fine.




Really not fine. Total slap in the face of history and tradition. But, 30 years ago it marked a new environment of PC and pussification, of which MU has wholeheartedly encouraged and embraced, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 22, 2023, 09:14:42 AM



Really not fine. Total slap in the face of history and tradition. But, 30 years ago it marked a new environment of PC and pussification, of which MU has wholeheartedly encouraged and embraced, aina?


Yep. You should turn in your diploma.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 22, 2023, 09:15:51 AM
Both of them, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 22, 2023, 09:16:43 AM



Really not fine. Total slap in the face of history and tradition. But, 30 years ago it marked a new environment of PC and pussification, of which MU has wholeheartedly encouraged and embraced, aina?

You okay, snowflake?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 22, 2023, 09:18:00 AM
Both of them, hey?

Need a stamp? I’m sure your gonna wanna mail them since Marquette’s campus is a war-zone and all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 22, 2023, 09:25:18 AM
Just trying to compose a reply to Lens. As one who grew up on 29th and Wisconsin, I will say, don't be so cavalier, Dan. This ain't your father's MUHS hood any more. For the record, it sucked back then too.  Take a walk to Walgreens on 38th or Mickey D's on Juneau, if it still exists. Walk over to Coerpers or my old high school on 23rd and Highland.  Guaranteed, your heart will race and your BP spike. Life is better and safer in the Bay.
In short, the more you go to the well, the higher the risk of falling in, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 22, 2023, 09:36:28 AM
Just trying to compose a reply to Lens. As one who grew up on 29th and Wisconsin, I will say, don't be so cavalier, Dan. This ain't your father's MUHS hood any more. For the record, it sucked back then too.  Take a walk to Walgreens on 38th or Mickey D's on Juneau, if it still exists. Walk over to Coerpers or my old high school on 23rd and Highland.  Guaranteed, your heart will race and your BP spike. Life is better and safer in the Bay.
In short, the more you go to the well, the higher the risk of falling in, hey?



Complains about “pussification” yet is too scared to go to Milwaukee.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 22, 2023, 09:47:24 AM

Complains about “pussification” yet is too scared to go to Milwaukee.

  you first tough guy!  there have always been areas of milwaukee one just doesn't walk in to and that is a fact...those areas have grown unfortunately.  if you cannot admit that then you are more foolish than you appear and maybe one of those telethon-like thingys are for you too
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 22, 2023, 09:50:54 AM
It's been 30 years. Marquette's never going back to Warriors.

WAS IT OVER WHEN THE GERMANS BOMBED PEARL HARBOR?

HELL NO!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 22, 2023, 09:51:25 AM
  you first tough guy!  there have always been areas of milwaukee one just doesn't walk in to and that is a fact...those areas have grown unfortunately.  if you cannot admit that then you are more foolish than you appear and maybe one of those telethon-like thingys are for you too


I was in Milwaukee all last weekend. Had a lovely time. Went to one of the restaurants in Walker’s Point recommended by Scoopers. It’s an amazing city.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 22, 2023, 10:00:54 AM
  you first tough guy!  there have always been areas of milwaukee one just doesn't walk in to and that is a fact...those areas have grown unfortunately.  if you cannot admit that then you are more foolish than you appear and maybe one of those telethon-like thingys are for you too

That’s why I brandish my firearm when I see people walking towards me but that’s only in Mequon. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 22, 2023, 10:05:36 AM
Petrocelli, we're not lettin' ya inta The Quon, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 22, 2023, 10:10:38 AM
Petrocelli, we're not lettin' ya inta The Quon, hey?

I’m there on a regular basis.  Thanks for your business!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 22, 2023, 10:53:05 AM



Really not fine. Total slap in the face of history and tradition. But, 30 years ago it marked a new environment of PC and pussification, of which MU has wholeheartedly encouraged and embraced, aina?
Says the man crouched at his police scanner
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 22, 2023, 11:09:28 AM
Dis ain' Fond du Lac, ya no, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 22, 2023, 11:12:43 AM
I’m there on a regular basis.  Thanks for your business!

When's the McRib coming back?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 22, 2023, 11:13:30 AM
Mee-Kwon or Hawthorne Hills, Petrocelli, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 22, 2023, 11:54:16 AM
Mee-Kwon or Hawthorne Hills, Petrocelli, hey?

Enjoy either one.  A little too slow at both for my liking, though. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 22, 2023, 02:21:05 PM
facebook agrees to another settlement for violating users privacy-$725m total. after the attorneys take their $450-500m  haircut, it will leave approximately $250m for those who were violated.

whatever happened to the 33-50%? friggin attys have the world by the huevos
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 23, 2023, 09:40:03 AM



Really not fine. Total slap in the face of history and tradition. But, 30 years ago it marked a new environment of PC and pussification, of which MU has wholeheartedly encouraged and embraced, aina?

Ah, so you think we should go back to the Hilltoppers.  That's kinda cool.  Let me know when they start showing 'talkies' where you live, we could check one out together!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 23, 2023, 10:43:12 AM
Ah, so you think we should go back to the Hilltoppers.  That's kinda cool.  Let me know when they start showing 'talkies' where you live, we could check one out together!

We should build a hill on campus. Right now the high point in Milwaukee County is by Whitnall High School. We need to capture the high ground if MU is going to command the respect that hilltoppers deserve.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 23, 2023, 10:59:42 AM
We should build a hill on campus. Right now the high point in Milwaukee County is by Whitnall High School. We need to capture the high ground if MU is going to command the respect that hilltoppers deserve.

Maybe we could be the Hillclimbers. We might not command topper level respect, but I'm sure our willingness to try would strike fear into the hearts of our opponents.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on April 23, 2023, 11:05:55 AM
Why stop at hilltoppers or hillclimbers? Let's go big with the Himalayans. Our mascot could be a sherpa.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on April 23, 2023, 11:39:10 AM
Hill climbers?  Why not the Jack's and the Jill's?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on April 23, 2023, 03:56:41 PM
Hill climbers?  Why not the Jack's and the Jill's?

Our logo could be a broken crown.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 23, 2023, 04:05:45 PM
Our logo could be a broken crown.

The Fight'n Humpty Dumpties-"Always Crack in March"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: willie warrior on April 23, 2023, 04:37:25 PM
It's been 30 years. Marquette's never going back to Warriors.

And that's fine.
Spoken like a man with no balls
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 23, 2023, 07:04:04 PM
Spoken like a man with no balls

Replied like a man that cares about a mascot of a college basketball team.  A thing for children.

I imagine your temper tantrums involve a lot of stomping around and crying about how life isn't fair.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 23, 2023, 07:13:21 PM
Spoken like a man with no balls

Yes. I tie my masculinity to the mascot of my alma mater.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 23, 2023, 07:15:53 PM
Imagine thinking about other people's balls, and then telling that person you're thinking about them and their ball situation.

I'd keep it to myself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on April 23, 2023, 07:25:01 PM
Imagine thinking about other people's balls, and then telling that person you're thinking about them and their ball situation.

I'd keep it to myself.


And, ironically, his name is "willie."
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 23, 2023, 09:32:49 PM

And, ironically, his name is "willie."

I'm starting wonder if MUScoop is really for me
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 24, 2023, 10:16:48 AM

And, ironically, his name is "willie."
An uncomfortably high percentage of his posts feature genitalia.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 25, 2023, 07:47:27 AM
Re-post from a decade ago, but worth the second read.

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nakedbeerslides
Title: Re: NM
Post by: UWW2MU on April 27, 2023, 09:12:13 AM
Whoa.

https://twitter.com/Flawless_Cowboi/status/1648753390078369792

If Arby's changed all their stores to that, they'd either triple their sales, or it would go to zero, not sure which.

In a very small way, I helped make this pic happen.   

Just wanted to brag a bit, nbd.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 28, 2023, 06:23:51 AM
In a very small way, I helped make this pic happen.   

Just wanted to brag a bit, nbd.

Just to run this comment back... very small... naked beer slides... helped make this happen... 'nbd'.

 ;D
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 28, 2023, 08:21:25 AM
Re-post from a decade ago, but worth the second read.

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nakedbeerslides

  remember those days very well...it was nuts.  i think it ruined any chance the bar chicks would do a body shot off one of the slider dudes
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 28, 2023, 08:22:00 AM
Just to run this comment back... very small... naked beer slides... helped make this happen... 'nbd'.

 ;D

???

Naked beer slides at the Warriors Arby's?  Not a bad idea?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 28, 2023, 08:41:09 AM
???

Naked beer slides at the Warriors Arby's?  Not a bad idea?

nbd  = no big deal.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 28, 2023, 08:48:16 AM
nbd  = no big deal.

So you quote an article on the Totem Pole Arby's with comments about naked beer slides?  Then with a NBD?  Topper needs to ban your candy azz.  Heresy
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 28, 2023, 09:30:06 AM
So you quote an article on the Totem Pole Arby's with comments about naked beer slides?  Then with a NBD?  Topper needs to ban your candy azz.  Heresy

Nah man, I was quoting the guy who said he had a very small part.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 28, 2023, 09:54:05 AM
Nah man, I was quoting the guy who said he had a very small part.

Speaking of the Lanche picture in that article. There is a female bartender which I cannot ever remember.  And I never noticed the scissors kick legs pose on a barstool as being so prevalent amongst the day patrons.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on April 28, 2023, 06:09:22 PM
Speaking of the Lanche picture in that article. There is a female bartender which I cannot ever remember.  And I never noticed the scissors kick legs pose on a barstool as being so prevalent amongst the day patrons.

pretty observant their doc, maybe the bathrooms were being attended to or occupied, but that looks painful nonetheless
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on April 28, 2023, 09:31:49 PM
$12.07 for a Beef n' Cheddar meal is a fracking outrage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 28, 2023, 10:07:01 PM
Speaking of the Lanche picture in that article. There is a female bartender which I cannot ever remember.  And I never noticed the scissors kick legs pose on a barstool as being so prevalent amongst the day patrons.

Doc,

That picture was taken in 1976 or 1977. At the time my brother owned the Lanche. The female bartender is my sister in law. My brother in law managed the Lanche for a couple of years after he graduated and his bride (an MU Nursing grad) worked part time when she wasn’t saving lives. When my BIL decided it was time to get a real job (sometime in 78 or 79) my brother sold the place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 29, 2023, 07:16:51 AM
Doc,

That picture was taken in 1976 or 1977. At the time my brother owned the Lanche. The female bartender is my sister in law. My brother in law managed the Lanche for a couple of years after he graduated and his bride (an MU Nursing grad) worked part time when she wasn’t saving lives. When my BIL decided it was time to get a real job (sometime in 78 or 79) my brother sold the place.

❤️
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on April 29, 2023, 11:32:28 AM
Doc,

That picture was taken in 1976 or 1977. At the time my brother owned the Lanche. The female bartender is my sister in law. My brother in law managed the Lanche for a couple of years after he graduated and his bride (an MU Nursing grad) worked part time when she wasn’t saving lives. When my BIL decided it was time to get a real job (sometime in 78 or 79) my brother sold the place.

Wow … you’re practically related to royalty!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on April 29, 2023, 11:50:08 AM
Doc,

That picture was taken in 1976 or 1977. At the time my brother owned the Lanche. The female bartender is my sister in law. My brother in law managed the Lanche for a couple of years after he graduated and his bride (an MU Nursing grad) worked part time when she wasn’t saving lives. When my BIL decided it was time to get a real job (sometime in 78 or 79) my brother sold the place.
Does he have any Avalanche tshirts  laying around in storage?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 29, 2023, 12:25:17 PM
Wow … you’re practically related to royalty!

That’s as close as I’ll get in this life.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on April 29, 2023, 12:32:00 PM
Does he have any Avalanche tshirts  laying around in storage?

Don’t think so but when my daughter left for MU as a freshman (1996), my brother gifted her an Avalanche basketball warm up that she has to this day. Green and gold, sweet looking. The actual jersey was framed in his basement for years. (The Lanche sponsored a team in the independent league of MU intramurals).
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on April 29, 2023, 12:59:56 PM
Lenny

Did you brother buy the Lanche from Archie? I went there many afternoons during my time at MU.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on April 30, 2023, 09:12:56 PM
Men’s Golf The Golden Eagles claimed their fifth BIG EAST Championship Sunday afternoon at Riverton Pointe Golf Club.

#WeAreMarquette

RECAP⤵️
gomarquette.com/news/2023/4/30/golf-at-big-east-mens-golf-championship

Women’s LAX is a lock for the NCAA Tournament too
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 02, 2023, 07:48:09 AM
Lenny

Did you brother buy the Lanche from Archie? I went there many afternoons during my time at MU.

No. He bought it from Maurice Yopek and his brother. Maurice’s nickname was GB. When my brother asked him why they called him “GB” Maurice replied “Because I’m a good boy, Stevie!”

Archie was working there when my brother bought the place and my brother made him the day manager. I don’t know if Archie ever owned the place.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on May 02, 2023, 08:14:29 AM
Lenny,

Thanks for the update. Archie was one of a kind. Also, pretty cool that your family and my family owned two of the best bars on campus at the same time.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 02, 2023, 08:40:30 AM
Lenny,

Thanks for the update. Archie was one of a kind. Also, pretty cool that your family and my family owned two of the best bars on campus at the same time.

Great stories
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 02, 2023, 07:11:05 PM
Lenny,

Thanks for the update. Archie was one of a kind. Also, pretty cool that your family and my family owned two of the best bars on campus at the same time.

Goose
Those were the days, my friend! Young and dumb was a lot of fun.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 02, 2023, 10:02:17 PM
Lenny,

Thanks for the update. Archie was one of a kind. Also, pretty cool that your family and my family owned two of the best bars on campus at the same time.

Goose, what bar did your clan own?  Can't remember.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on May 03, 2023, 07:58:47 AM
Ziggy
My brother in law owned The Gym Bar. He opened it around ‘72 and sold to the Frenn’s of Marquette Liquor around ‘90. The Frenn’s ultimately sold it to MU. On a sidebar, saw Richie Frenn at an MU game in the last couple of years and it put a smile on my face.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on May 03, 2023, 10:12:11 AM
My brother in law owned The Gym Bar. He opened it around ‘72 and sold to the Frenn’s of Marquette Liquor around ‘90. The Frenn’s ultimately sold it to MU. On a sidebar, saw Richie Frenn at an MU game in the last couple of years and it put a smile on my face.

Nice!

My buddies and I put a lot of money in your BIL's coffers, Goose. Or at least as much as $1 pitchers every Tuesday for two school years can put in an establishment owner's coffers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on May 03, 2023, 10:37:14 AM
82

I am sure I offset any profits generated by scoopers drinking The Gym. I am fairly certain that I was a financial drain for the ownership. In addition, aside from the free drinks, I took a lot of hours on a barstool from paying customers. A lot of great times there and I started dating my wife because of a chance meeting on a Saturday night in July '85. Greg "Pope" Johnson brought her to my attention that night and the rest is history, including The Gym Bar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 03, 2023, 10:40:57 AM
When did the Gym move to the Ardmore Bar location?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on May 03, 2023, 10:41:52 AM
82

I am sure I offset any profits generated by scoopers drinking The Gym. I am fairly certain that I was a financial drain for the ownership. In addition, aside from the free drinks, I took a lot of hours on a barstool from paying customers. A lot of great times there and I started dating my wife because of a chance meeting on a Saturday night in July '85. Greg "Pope" Johnson brought her to my attention that night and the rest is history, including The Gym Bar.

Drinking at the Gym the morning before the 1989 Notre Dame game is a very fond memory of mine from my time at Marquette.  F' Digger!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on May 03, 2023, 10:46:58 AM
Sultan

Not sure on exact date, but guessing around '92 or so.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on May 03, 2023, 10:49:09 AM
Drinking at the Gym the morning before the 1989 Notre Dame game is a very fond memory of mine from my time at Marquette.  F' Digger!

I was definitely drinking before that game but I have no recollection where? 
Probably a pre-game in my apartment with roommates and neighbors.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 03, 2023, 11:53:21 AM
Sultan

Not sure on exact date, but guessing around '92 or so.

It was at the Ardmore when I started in 96.  Murphs was in the old Gym spot on wells.

Official post test location for sophomore accounting tests.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on May 03, 2023, 12:00:43 PM
82

I am sure I offset any profits generated by scoopers drinking The Gym. I am fairly certain that I was a financial drain for the ownership. In addition, aside from the free drinks, I took a lot of hours on a barstool from paying customers. A lot of great times there and I started dating my wife because of a chance meeting on a Saturday night in July '85. Greg "Pope" Johnson brought her to my attention that night and the rest is history, including The Gym Bar.

Wow ... talk about a double benefit! Great stuff, Goose.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 03, 2023, 01:18:01 PM
When did the Gym move to the Ardmore Bar location?

I know nobody updates it anymore, but this kind of historical information is on the wiki:
https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/bars/the_gym_bar
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on May 03, 2023, 02:36:43 PM
(https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eRVanS4stYgtHYSJGA6jOQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM1MztjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/nbc_news_122/c49d39de22fd4fc9bc1401fc06a3b1d5)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on May 03, 2023, 03:15:00 PM
(https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eRVanS4stYgtHYSJGA6jOQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM1MztjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/nbc_news_122/c49d39de22fd4fc9bc1401fc06a3b1d5)

Holy cow!  Crazy that 1) A BMW Z4 drives up / by unscathed, and maybe not crazy that 2) all 3 cars you see are BMWs...

https://www.nbc15.com/2023/05/02/video-teen-driver-loses-control-car-nearly-kills-officer/?outputType=apps
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 03, 2023, 03:40:10 PM
And a 17 year old was driving the car spinning out.


Or is this just a visual representation of every scoop thread ever?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 03, 2023, 04:44:38 PM

Or is this just a visual representation of every scoop thread ever?

No.  It's this.

(https://media.tenor.com/5MibLt95scAAAAAC/%ED%98%BC%ED%8C%8C%EB%A7%9D-%ED%94%BC%EC%9E%90.gif)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dickthedribbler on May 03, 2023, 05:34:55 PM
Ziggy
My brother in law owned The Gym Bar. He opened it around ‘72 and sold to the Frenn’s of Marquette Liquor around ‘90. The Frenn’s ultimately sold it to MU. On a sidebar, saw Richie Frenn at an MU game in the last couple of years and it put a smile on my face.

Was Bingo at the Gym in1972?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 03, 2023, 06:28:16 PM
Was Bingo at the Gym in1972?

Bingo's on Center
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 03, 2023, 06:36:27 PM
Mitch "The Hannibal" Lechter's LinkedIn page.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on May 03, 2023, 07:55:01 PM
Dribbler

Bingo was there from day one. I was nine years old and he was measuring stick on growing taller. Beat him by a bit, but not much.

Dr. B

Yes, Bingo’s on Center and later on he was on Vilet.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Sir Lawrence on May 03, 2023, 09:27:57 PM


Yes, Bingo’s on Center and later on he was on Vilet.

And the Vliet location was previously The Golden Zither, if memory serves my addled mind.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dickthedribbler on May 03, 2023, 09:38:20 PM
And the Vliet location was previously The Golden Zither, if memory serves my addled mind.

And it's now O'Briens.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 05, 2023, 07:27:10 PM
Today begins the Lake Express Ferry's 20th year.

Round trip ticket for a family of 4, plus car .. $1,150.   

That's a hell of a lot of money to avoid going through Chicago.  Not to mention, it barely saves any time.

I remember taking it about 10 years ago .. I think the price was $600 then.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUEng92 on May 06, 2023, 07:17:04 AM
Today begins the Lake Express Ferry's 20th year.

Round trip ticket for a family of 4, plus car .. $1,150.   

That's a hell of a lot of money to avoid going through Chicago.  Not to mention, it barely saves any time.

I remember taking it about 10 years ago .. I think the price was $600 then.
Seriously?  $1,150?  Holy crap.  I always assumed it would be more expensive than it was worth but that is approaching military vendor pricing levels.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on May 06, 2023, 07:46:19 AM
Today begins the Lake Express Ferry's 20th year.

Round trip ticket for a family of 4, plus car .. $1,150.   

That's a hell of a lot of money to avoid going through Chicago.  Not to mention, it barely saves any time.

I remember taking it about 10 years ago .. I think the price was $600 then.

https://www.lake-express.com/rates/ (https://www.lake-express.com/rates/)
Family of 4 (assuming 2 kids) round trip with car- $773

It shaves about 2 hours each way, assuming no traffic through Chicago.

I am assuming people do it for the views, not for the time. -Wondering if you sat in the car the whole way if you would have to buy a cabin.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 06, 2023, 08:29:28 AM
I took it one time shortly after it opened.  Chose to rent a car in Milwaukee.  Pleasant trip.   High waves caved in a door on the hull.  Instead of a return trip by boat, they chartered a bus to bring us back to Muskegon.   

I prefer the tollway.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 06, 2023, 08:35:54 AM
Today begins the Lake Express Ferry's 20th year.

Round trip ticket for a family of 4, plus car .. $1,150.   

That's a hell of a lot of money to avoid going through Chicago.  Not to mention, it barely saves any time.

I remember taking it about 10 years ago .. I think the price was $600 then.

For that price you better get kissed at the end of the voyage.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 06, 2023, 09:27:40 AM
For that price you better get kissed at the end of the voyage.

BY someone better looking than Julie McCoy!

Maybe Charro? LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 06, 2023, 09:44:19 AM
Today begins the Lake Express Ferry's 20th year.

Round trip ticket for a family of 4, plus car .. $1,150.   

That's a hell of a lot of money to avoid going through Chicago.  Not to mention, it barely saves any time.

I remember taking it about 10 years ago .. I think the price was $600 then.

I almost took it once for my brother's wedding years ago, but then instead entered the distance and figured out that the time from Michigan to Wisconsin was very similar... and I just drove instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 06, 2023, 01:53:47 PM
Kennedy Edens merge torn up.  Three years of traffic hell.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: dgies9156 on May 06, 2023, 02:33:20 PM
Kennedy Edens merge torn up.  Three years of traffic hell.

Makes me happy I don't live in Libertyville.

Will be spending the summer in Lincoln Park, away from the Kennedy and the Edens. For the two weeks I'm in Libertyville, HELLO METRA!!!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 06, 2023, 03:53:31 PM
https://www.lake-express.com/rates/ (https://www.lake-express.com/rates/)
Family of 4 (assuming 2 kids) round trip with car- $773

It shaves about 2 hours each way, assuming no traffic through Chicago.

I am assuming people do it for the views, not for the time. -Wondering if you sat in the car the whole way if you would have to buy a cabin.



You are missing the $90 fuel surcharge and $90 Port & Security Fee.

2 adults, 2 kids (under 12) + car = $962
2 adults, 2 kids (over 12) + car = $1,150

I just don't see it.  It's a 2.5 hour trip, and let's add .5 for boarding/disembark, so 3 hours. Driving, no traffic is 4.5, so you're saving 1.5 hours x 2 = 3 hours RT.

275 miles X 2 = 550 miles / 25 mpg = 22 gallons of gas X $3.80 = $84 in gas.

So ferry (1150) - $84 gas - $16 tolls = $1050 to save 3 hours RT.

So .. if you value your time at $350/hr, then you break even.

---

Now .. the SS Badger is a different thing.  It's cheaper, and almost 2x slower.  But .. it's a "voyage" .. it's a "journey."  There's some entertainment value, with a museum, gift shop, TV room, game room, Bingo games, etc.   The Lake Express .. is transportation from A to B, in comparison.

4 adults, 1 car RT on the SS Badger is $787.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on May 06, 2023, 04:02:02 PM
So it seems like the Lake Express is geared more to business travelers, likely traveling solo. The price can be justified that way.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: PointWarrior on May 06, 2023, 05:21:17 PM
So it seems like the Lake Express is geared more to business travelers, likely traveling solo. The price can be justified that way.

Yep did it many times from Milwaukee to Grand Rapids.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on May 06, 2023, 06:08:06 PM
You are missing the $90 fuel surcharge and $90 Port & Security Fee.

2 adults, 2 kids (under 12) + car = $962
2 adults, 2 kids (over 12) + car = $1,150

I just don't see it.  It's a 2.5 hour trip, and let's add .5 for boarding/disembark, so 3 hours. Driving, no traffic is 4.5, so you're saving 1.5 hours x 2 = 3 hours RT.

275 miles X 2 = 550 miles / 25 mpg = 22 gallons of gas X $3.80 = $84 in gas.

So ferry (1150) - $84 gas - $16 tolls = $1050 to save 3 hours RT.

So .. if you value your time at $350/hr, then you break even.

---

Now .. the SS Badger is a different thing.  It's cheaper, and almost 2x slower.  But .. it's a "voyage" .. it's a "journey."  There's some entertainment value, with a museum, gift shop, TV room, game room, Bingo games, etc.   The Lake Express .. is transportation from A to B, in comparison.

4 adults, 1 car RT on the SS Badger is $787.
I must have missed the $90, I see $9
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 06, 2023, 07:22:59 PM
One of my friends was wearing this abomination today:
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on May 06, 2023, 08:23:52 PM
One of my friends was wearing this abomination today:

Um, we talked about this.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 07, 2023, 07:46:16 PM
I don't want to freak anyone out, but we're out of cranberry sauce.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 07, 2023, 07:49:44 PM
6 and a half months from now I still won't miss it.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: cheebs09 on May 08, 2023, 02:12:24 PM
One of my friends was wearing this abomination today:

Glow seems to have let himself go once he left this board.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 11, 2023, 07:48:24 PM
if they had offered a porn class at MU such as they are at a few different colleges,  would you take it?  what would the real academic value be?  ya think they would have to make attendance mandatory and grade dependent?   ?-( 

    could you imagine failing this class?  make sure they have access to a wide variety of good tutors eyn'a?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on May 11, 2023, 07:51:19 PM
if they had offered a porn class at MU such as they are at a few different colleges,  would you take it?  what would the real academic value be?  ya think they would have to make attendance mandatory and grade dependent?   ?-( 

    could you imagine failing this class?  make sure they have access to a wide variety of good tutors eyn'a?

Be an easy A for damn near every evangelical in this country
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 11, 2023, 08:14:41 PM
I doubt even 19 year old me would be interested in sitting in a classroom 45 times with the same group of guys critiquing porn at 10 in the morning.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 12, 2023, 11:04:16 AM
I doubt even 19 year old me would be interested in sitting in a classroom 45 times with the same group of guys critiquing porn at 10 in the morning.

Weak.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 12, 2023, 01:41:59 PM
Honest.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 12, 2023, 01:53:37 PM
I doubt even 19 year old me would be interested in sitting in a classroom 45 times with the same group of guys critiquing porn at 10 in the morning.

 but it's a coed class.  how ya gonna hide mr winkie from your classmates when ya break into small groups for some of those hard assignments?  and then there's that "#metoo" thing ya better be careful of.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 12, 2023, 02:50:15 PM
Same answer.  Not interested.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on May 12, 2023, 02:57:40 PM
Dead body found in a freezer at a New Iberia, La. Arbys. Something new coming to the menu?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 12, 2023, 03:14:42 PM
Dead body found in a freezer at a New Iberia, La. Arbys. Something new coming to the menu?

New?  Nah.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on May 13, 2023, 09:02:22 AM
I blame Topper, hey?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 13, 2023, 03:45:06 PM
Dead body found in a freezer at a New Iberia, La. Arbys. Something new coming to the menu?

  probably needs A LOT of horsey sauce
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 14, 2023, 09:20:03 AM
Are Mother's Day greeting cards half price the day after?

Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Scoop Snoop on May 14, 2023, 10:07:42 AM
Are Mother's Day greeting cards half price the day after?

Asking for a friend.

The dentist I went to years ago was of 100% Greek descent. Although he might not have admitted to having candy available for his family, I kidded him about how the Greek Orthodox, with their Easter typically being later than the other Christian sects, were able to buy Easter candy at half off.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 18, 2023, 05:53:14 PM
Why is SLU offering classes in Brewing Science and and we aren't?

https://www.slu.edu/professional-studies/programs/brewing-science-operations-cert.php

Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 18, 2023, 07:19:01 PM
Why is SLU offering classes in Brewing Science and and we aren't?

https://www.slu.edu/professional-studies/programs/brewing-science-operations-cert.php
Because Milwaukee has a vibrant craft beer scene whereas St. Louis needs all the help it can possibly get.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 19, 2023, 12:14:33 AM
Why is SLU offering classes in Brewing Science and and we aren't?

https://www.slu.edu/professional-studies/programs/brewing-science-operations-cert.php

SLU is woke.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 19, 2023, 07:34:20 AM
NSFW, sort of.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HolUp/comments/13lo5kg/someone_buy_this_woman_a_margarita_right_now/


Lol .. turns out she's not a comedy act: 

http://www.brojed.org/cms/who-are-we/sister-cindy-bro-jed-s-wife
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 19, 2023, 08:37:06 AM
NSFW, sort of.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HolUp/comments/13lo5kg/someone_buy_this_woman_a_margarita_right_now/


Lol .. turns out she's not a comedy act: 

http://www.brojed.org/cms/who-are-we/sister-cindy-bro-jed-s-wife

I'm so confused.  About everything.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 19, 2023, 09:54:40 AM
I'm so confused.  About everything.

You should buy her four margaritas (five if you're JB) and ask her to explain herself.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 19, 2023, 02:08:39 PM
NSFW, sort of.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HolUp/comments/13lo5kg/someone_buy_this_woman_a_margarita_right_now/


Lol .. turns out she's not a comedy act: 

http://www.brojed.org/cms/who-are-we/sister-cindy-bro-jed-s-wife

Ah sister Cindy. Her and her hubby are regulars down here in College Station. Sometimes she has props
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 29, 2023, 08:37:06 AM
Chris Farley and his dad on Lake Michigan ..


(https://preview.redd.it/6tu5rnb1kq2b1.jpg?auto=webp&v=enabled&s=a96e76002a2bc0fceec5251a3855b33747d6614c)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on May 29, 2023, 08:53:35 AM
That could be just about any two scoopers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 31, 2023, 01:25:31 PM
They had to have been charging Pa Farley for 4 pairs of pants, or one hot air balloon of fabric for those mammoth trousers.

To think, here we are 30 years later and he's lost almost all of that weight.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on May 31, 2023, 01:37:57 PM
They had to have been charging Pa Farley for 4 pairs of pants, or one hot air balloon of fabric for those mammoth trousers.

To think, here we are 30 years later and he's lost almost all of that weight.

Fat shaming, are we?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 31, 2023, 01:53:44 PM
Fat shaming, are we?

Just getting started.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 31, 2023, 06:32:29 PM
Just getting started.

  keep going keep going...this ought to be good
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on June 01, 2023, 07:20:18 AM
So many levels to this story

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/new-york-physician-dies-in-homemade-airplane-crash.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=7710I1555989H6L (https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/new-york-physician-dies-in-homemade-airplane-crash.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=7710I1555989H6L)

An OB-GYN accused of fertility fraud was killed in a plane crash in Orleans County, N.Y., on May 28, the Democrat and Chronicle reported May 30.

Morris Wortman, MD, was a passenger in a homemade aircraft that reportedly came apart midflight and crashed. The pilot, 70-year-old Earl Luce, also died in the crash.

The plan was a hand-built experimental aircraft. According to the preliminary investigation by Orleans County Sheriff Christopher Bourke, "the wings of the aircraft became detached from the fuselage and fell to the ground in an orchard" just before 5:45 p.m.

Orleans County police, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.

Dr. Wortman recently was accused of inseminating fertility treatment-seeking patients with his own sperm in the 1980s.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 01, 2023, 08:19:05 AM
So many levels to this story

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/new-york-physician-dies-in-homemade-airplane-crash.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=7710I1555989H6L (https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/new-york-physician-dies-in-homemade-airplane-crash.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=7710I1555989H6L)

An OB-GYN accused of fertility fraud was killed in a plane crash in Orleans County, N.Y., on May 28, the Democrat and Chronicle reported May 30.

Morris Wortman, MD, was a passenger in a homemade aircraft that reportedly came apart midflight and crashed. The pilot, 70-year-old Earl Luce, also died in the crash.

The plan was a hand-built experimental aircraft. According to the preliminary investigation by Orleans County Sheriff Christopher Bourke, "the wings of the aircraft became detached from the fuselage and fell to the ground in an orchard" just before 5:45 p.m.

Orleans County police, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.

Dr. Wortman recently was accused of inseminating fertility treatment-seeking patients with his own sperm in the 1980s.

The Atlantic had a large article like 2 years ago on his case.  A lot of people taking DNA tests on Ancestry and 21&Me were coming up with mystery siblings.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 01, 2023, 08:59:45 AM
'hole lotta shakin' goin' on, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on June 01, 2023, 09:38:19 AM
The Atlantic had a large article like 2 years ago on his case.  A lot of people taking DNA tests on Ancestry and 21&Me were coming up with mystery siblings.

There was also a Netflix documentary "Our Father" about a doctor who did the same thing, Donald Cline.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on June 02, 2023, 01:04:20 PM
Terrible news for Chik-Fil-A fans

https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1664618238234206210?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on June 02, 2023, 01:11:08 PM
Terrible news for Chik-Fil-A fans

https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1664618238234206210?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Watching that reminded me of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRFlNryaWw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRFlNryaWw)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 02, 2023, 01:14:15 PM
And wash it all down with a Bud Light.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on June 02, 2023, 01:14:58 PM
Watching that reminded me of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRFlNryaWw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRFlNryaWw)

Hahahaha.  I forgot about that scene!  Perfect
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 06, 2023, 07:02:07 AM
ET, Phone Home.

https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 06, 2023, 07:22:38 AM
Tesla.  And Musk is clearly an alien.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 06, 2023, 10:21:45 AM
Tesla.  And Musk is clearly an alien.

Wasn't this in episodes of Rick & Morty?  He appears as "Elon Tusk" with boar tusks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 06, 2023, 06:21:26 PM
Wasn't this in episodes of Rick & Morty?  He appears as "Elon Tusk" with boar tusks.

I think he was just an Elon from another version of Earth rather than an alien. He voiced himself in the episode IIRC
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on June 07, 2023, 07:34:22 AM
Not sure where to post this but I was watching the Bill Walton 30 for 30 last night and they were talking about the 1974 final 4 where UCLA lost to NC State in double OT even though they had a pretty big lead in regulation and overtime. My question is, at the time, did we want to play UCLA or NC State? Obviously we lost and Al had the two techs and I know that history but I’m wondering if we would’ve matched up better with UCLA? Plus, it would’ve been cool to beat them in the finals to snap their consecutive championship run

Also, parts 1 and 2 of the 30 for 30 were fantastic (Bill Walton voice)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Goose on June 07, 2023, 03:39:04 PM
swoopem

I really enjoyed the two episodes on Walton. He was a "fantastic" basketball player and even more quirky in real life than I thought he would be. No doubt his sons think he is lovable nut. As for who did we want to play in '74, can only speak for me but I wanted UCLA. They were the better team and it would have been great to have MU vs. UCLA on championship Monday.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on June 07, 2023, 04:00:57 PM
swoopem

I really enjoyed the two episodes on Walton. He was a "fantastic" basketball player and even more quirky in real life than I thought he would be. No doubt his sons think he is lovable nut. As for who did we want to play in '74, can only speak for me but I wanted UCLA. They were the better team and it would have been great to have MU vs. UCLA on championship Monday.

Goose

You’re right that UCLA was probably the better club, but NC State was basically playing home games in the Final Four. I would have preferred to play UCLA also but doubt we would have beaten them. 1971, though - I honestly think we would have beaten the Bruins had we not been upset by Ohio State.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 07, 2023, 05:47:12 PM
People, take your serious basketball talk elsewhere, this is the NM thread!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on June 08, 2023, 07:11:23 AM
swoopem

I really enjoyed the two episodes on Walton. He was a "fantastic" basketball player and even more quirky in real life than I thought he would be. No doubt his sons think he is lovable nut. As for who did we want to play in '74, can only speak for me but I wanted UCLA. They were the better team and it would have been great to have MU vs. UCLA on championship Monday.

With part 2 ending with the introduction of Maurice Lucas, I’m hoping for a couple MU shoutouts in the next episode
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 11, 2023, 11:40:26 AM
Heaven?

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 11, 2023, 09:39:23 PM
Heaven?

Copyright infringement
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on June 11, 2023, 10:00:54 PM
Copyright infringement

Too slow
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on June 11, 2023, 10:07:42 PM
Too slow

Legs will be contacting your counsel.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 14, 2023, 01:26:03 PM
I know this may not be the forum, but didn't want to start a thread if there already was one.

What is up the Marquette LinkedIn logo?
https://www.linkedin.com/school/marquetteu/ (https://www.linkedin.com/school/marquetteu/)

New branding?
Temporary?
Proud parent showing off their kid's art skills?

Been the logo for at least a couple of months but I don't see it in use anywhere else.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 14, 2023, 02:03:39 PM
It's also the logo on the twitter account. I think it was the logo for alumni weekend or something like that and all the social medias switched to highlight that event. They seemed to have forgotten to switch it back.

That or its an homage:

(https://d1yjjnpx0p53s8.cloudfront.net/styles/logo-thumbnail/s3/112013/monsters-university.png?itok=4etqv3cF)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on June 14, 2023, 02:57:20 PM
I know this may not be the forum, but didn't want to start a thread if there already was one.

What is up the Marquette LinkedIn logo?
https://www.linkedin.com/school/marquetteu/ (https://www.linkedin.com/school/marquetteu/)

New branding?
Temporary?
Proud parent showing off their kid's art skills?

Been the logo for at least a couple of months but I don't see it in use anywhere else.


Noticed the same thing. It's nowhere on their style guide that I can tell.

https://www.marquette.edu/omc/styleguides.php
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on June 14, 2023, 06:08:19 PM
I know this may not be the forum, but didn't want to start a thread if there already was one.

What is up the Marquette LinkedIn logo?
https://www.linkedin.com/school/marquetteu/ (https://www.linkedin.com/school/marquetteu/)

New branding?
Temporary?
Proud parent showing off their kid's art skills?

Been the logo for at least a couple of months but I don't see it in use anywhere else.

The boys go on vacation and someone in the office thought I'd be chill to tweak the logo?!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on June 15, 2023, 10:31:49 PM
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/asia/worlds-largest-kidney-stone-sri-lanka-intl-hnk/

OUCH
Title: Re: NM
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on June 19, 2023, 07:40:05 PM
Yikes.

Hopefully the team was gone well before this. Scary.

https://twitter.com/journalsentinel/status/1670926189999923200?t=wI6Ka2qR8hFJ7oDcj7Id1g&s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 28, 2023, 03:57:50 PM
Colachup.  I am so in on so many levels for this on a hot dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 28, 2023, 05:17:03 PM
Colachup.  I am so in on so many levels for this on a hot dog.

No one over the age of 12 should eat colachup on a hot dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 28, 2023, 05:20:52 PM
Young at heart.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on June 29, 2023, 11:09:22 AM
https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/06/car-crashes-into-lobby-of-northern-michigan-arbys-restaurant.html


Oh, the humanity....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 29, 2023, 11:49:31 AM
https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/06/car-crashes-into-lobby-of-northern-michigan-arbys-restaurant.html


Oh, the humanity....

The beef must flow
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on June 29, 2023, 12:23:59 PM
https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/06/car-crashes-into-lobby-of-northern-michigan-arbys-restaurant.html


Excellent journalism:

"No one was injured in crash, but the driver was taken to a nearby hospital to be evaluated. The structure of the building sustained measurable damage so the lobby will be closed until repairs can be made.
Customers will still be able to access the restaurant’s actual drive-thru window."

I'd like to see ChatGPT come up with a gem like that.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on June 29, 2023, 01:37:34 PM
Excellent journalism:

"No one was injured in crash, but the driver was taken to a nearby hospital to be evaluated. The structure of the building sustained measurable damage so the lobby will be closed until repairs can be made.
Customers will still be able to access the restaurant’s actual drive-thru window."

"Measurable" damage?!" You mean to tell me that the damage was so severe it was capable of being measured? Wow. Thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 30, 2023, 06:46:59 AM
"Measurable" damage?!" You mean to tell me that the damage was so severe it was capable of being measured? Wow. Thoughts and prayers.

Imagine if they'd said, "Immeasurable damage"!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 03, 2023, 06:26:44 AM
Oh my God.

https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1675825504098611200?s=20
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 03, 2023, 08:37:11 AM
Oh my God.

https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1675825504098611200?s=20

Every twitter post says "Something went wrong" for me.  I'd say so!  Perhaps copy the content.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 03, 2023, 08:48:46 AM
Every twitter post says "Something went wrong" for me.  I'd say so!  Perhaps copy the content.
It does that for me too, I think because I don't have a twitter account
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on July 03, 2023, 12:34:50 PM
Yup, I feel old.

(https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/327437543_709212330808202_7470365402390236790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&cb=99be929b-3346023f&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=W_hvLwLxo64AX-Aw8zX&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDT-qi6hvcU20tpJDIG2qWMwAYDvvU3WGxEZMq9hecpLg&oe=64A7D9E1)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 03, 2023, 03:02:42 PM
Twitter works for me .. but here's another link:

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2023/06/30/carowinds-shuts-down-fury-325-due-to-large-crack-on-steel-support-pillar/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 04, 2023, 09:33:24 AM
I don't feel like cutting the grass today.



I lack mow-tivation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 04, 2023, 04:58:53 PM
Joey Chestnut winning without his best stuff.  Only 62 today.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 05, 2023, 11:09:24 AM
National Bikini Day today.  Wear 'em proud, Scoop nation.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on July 14, 2023, 08:34:31 AM
Burger King Thailand serves one sesame burger bun with 20 slices of American cheese.

(https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic01.nyt.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F07%2F13%2Fmultimedia%2F14-THE-MORNING-NL-cheese-king%2F14-THE-MORNING-NL-cheese-king-jumbo.jpg&t=1689339851&ymreqid=3c8d0d78-3338-e941-1c5b-07000c016f00&sig=hJ1.pVdfwM9JdcW19v3StQ--~D)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 14, 2023, 12:42:21 PM
Might be more of a post for the doom thread, and speaking of American cheese, Kraft has shrinkflated the classic 24 CT of American cheese down to 22 slices of cheese.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on July 14, 2023, 01:13:55 PM
That's still about 22 slices too many.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on July 14, 2023, 01:45:18 PM
That's still about 22 slices too many.

Homer's "61 slices of American cheese......ahhhhh" doesn't work as well.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on July 15, 2023, 03:57:55 AM
Homer's "61 slices of American cheese......ahhhhh" doesn't work as well.

   better wash that back with a pint of miralax
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 15, 2023, 09:24:43 AM
So one of my guilty pleasures is watching old episodes of "The Love Boat" on Pluto. And I just figured out that Doc went to Marquette Medical School.

In an episode I watched this morning, he said that as a hazing ritual at med school, they made new students dress up as women and try to pick up guys at the bar in the Pfister Hotel.  Where other med school could it be?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 15, 2023, 10:47:27 AM
So one of my guilty pleasures is watching old episodes of "The Love Boat" on Pluto. And I just figured out that Doc went to Marquette Medical School.

In an episode I watched this morning, he said that as a hazing ritual at med school, they made new students dress up as women and try to pick up guys at the bar in the Pfister Hotel.  Where other med school could it be?
Pfister? I just met her.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on July 15, 2023, 11:44:14 AM
So one of my guilty pleasures is watching old episodes of "The Love Boat" on Pluto. And I just figured out that Doc went to Marquette Medical School.

In an episode I watched this morning, he said that as a hazing ritual at med school, they made new students dress up as women and try to pick up guys at the bar in the Pfister Hotel.  Where other med school could it be?
They picked up guys at rhe Pfister and then ghosted them.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 15, 2023, 05:36:43 PM
So one of my guilty pleasures is watching old episodes of "The Love Boat" on Pluto. And I just figured out that Doc went to Marquette Medical School.

In an episode I watched this morning, he said that as a hazing ritual at med school, they made new students dress up as women and try to pick up guys at the bar in the Pfister Hotel.  Where other med school could it be?

I think it's pretty cool 90210 has a dedicated channel on Pluto.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 27, 2023, 08:39:28 AM
Try to ignore the politics and watch the final 20 seconds.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/15amkrr/oh_no/

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on July 28, 2023, 12:54:29 PM
wut.  Nice pay day for a MU player.

https://www.arnolditkin.com/news/2023/-33-5-million-verdict-won-for-rising-star-athlet/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on July 28, 2023, 01:10:10 PM
wut.  Nice pay day for a MU player.

https://www.arnolditkin.com/news/2023/-33-5-million-verdict-won-for-rising-star-athlet/

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=64928.0

I think it's high time you got that pay cut we've been kicking around the forum for a while.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on July 28, 2023, 01:33:45 PM
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=64928.0

I think it's high time you got that pay cut we've been kicking around the forum for a while.
Topper's election to become Board Moderator was rigged, anyway. Let's storm MUSCOOP headquarters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on July 28, 2023, 01:56:31 PM
Wait, so the mods don't read every post here?  Do they really think we can be that unsupervised?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Miss Katie’s on July 28, 2023, 02:22:52 PM
I think it's pretty cool 90210 has a dedicated channel on Pluto.

+1.  Guilty pleasure. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on July 28, 2023, 03:16:05 PM
+1.  Guilty pleasure.

There is also a dedicated Godzilla channel.  And Love Boat.

I have been trying to find a list online of all the Pluto channels, but haven't been able to find one.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 03, 2023, 04:23:47 PM
https://isthmus.com/news/news/wisconsin-residents-are-dying-from-alcohol-abuse-at-unpreced/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 03, 2023, 04:31:09 PM
https://isthmus.com/news/news/wisconsin-residents-are-dying-from-alcohol-abuse-at-unpreced/

On a related note, UW has decided to begin selling alcohol at basketball and hockey games this season.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 04, 2023, 02:19:00 AM
On a related note, UW has decided to begin selling alcohol at basketball and hockey games this season.

👏👏👏
Well played.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on August 04, 2023, 05:26:18 AM
https://isthmus.com/news/news/wisconsin-residents-are-dying-from-alcohol-abuse-at-unpreced/

  beautiful...so let's keep legalizing pot which is so much safer ?-(

  it doesn't necessarily kill ya directly.  it just creates more schizos and zombies until they finish themselves off with a good opioid
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on August 04, 2023, 07:18:04 AM
  beautiful...so let's keep legalizing pot which is so much safer ?-(

  it doesn't necessarily kill ya directly.  it just creates more schizos and zombies until they finish themselves off with a good opioid

3.5 out of 10

Pot as a gateway drug.  Good talking point.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 24, 2023, 04:00:49 PM
Arby's buys Subway and nary a mention. Scoop disappoints
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on August 25, 2023, 10:42:12 AM
Blue Steel or Magnum?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 25, 2023, 11:33:48 AM
Blue Steel or Magnum?

Vasectomy.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on August 29, 2023, 06:01:23 PM
Saddle up, class action people.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/burger-king-must-face-lawsuit-claiming-its-whoppers-are-too-small-2023-08-29/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 29, 2023, 07:06:10 PM
Saddle up, class action people.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/burger-king-must-face-lawsuit-claiming-its-whoppers-are-too-small-2023-08-29/

I see a $20 million dollar settlement. $10 million to 10 million plaintiffs ($1 each) and $10 to the lawyers. Love class action.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on August 29, 2023, 07:42:00 PM
I see a $20 million dollar settlement. $10 million to 10 million plaintiffs ($1 each) and $10 to the lawyers. Love class action.
People can always opt out of a class if they think they can win their own damn case
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 29, 2023, 08:05:51 PM
People can always opt out of a class if they think they can win their own damn case

When Milli Vanilli gets sued for lip singing how much can one person make? But if 20 million each make a buck and they split it with the lawyers…

#Shysters
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 29, 2023, 08:24:37 PM
When Milli Vanilli gets sued for lip singing how much can one person make? But if 20 million each make a buck and they split it with the lawyers…

#Shysters

Lol. Milli Vanilli. Glad you brought up a case from 31 years ago.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 29, 2023, 08:50:10 PM
Lol. Milli Vanilli. Glad you brought up a case from 31 years ago.

I know one of the lawyers who cashed in. Glad you’re glad but who gives a crape if it was last month 31 years ago or 50 years ago? Class action suits by their very nature are prone to doing little for the litigants and lots for the lawyers. If you disagree please explain why. Thanks.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on August 29, 2023, 10:54:06 PM
I know one of the lawyers who cashed in. Glad you’re glad but who gives a crape if it was last month 31 years ago or 50 years ago? Class action suits by their very nature are prone to doing little for the litigants and lots for the lawyers. If you disagree please explain why. Thanks.

Sultan explains it all.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on August 30, 2023, 03:27:24 AM
I know one of the lawyers who cashed in. Glad you’re glad but who gives a crape if it was last month 31 years ago or 50 years ago? Class action suits by their very nature are prone to doing little for the litigants and lots for the lawyers. If you disagree please explain why. Thanks.

I don’t have much of an opinion on the topic. Maybe I should blame it on the rain.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on August 30, 2023, 05:04:03 AM
I know one of the lawyers who cashed in. Glad you’re glad but who gives a crape if it was last month 31 years ago or 50 years ago? Class action suits by their very nature are prone to doing little for the litigants and lots for the lawyers. If you disagree please explain why. Thanks.
Actually class actions do a lot for litigants. It may not be monetary.It could be replacement products, or even changes in the laws to protect consumers. But then again, almost everybody in the class is doing zero work. They can opt out and file their own lawsuit, pay their attorney, prove damages.

Take the Milli Vanilli case. If you are a plaintiff, what are your damages? I would  say, half jokingly, if you were dumb enough to buy a milli vanilli casette, thats on you. I think I read somewhere the attorneys made $675,000, not the 10 million you are stating.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on August 30, 2023, 06:24:30 AM
Actually class actions do a lot for litigants. It may not be monetary.It could be replacement products, or even changes in the laws to protect consumers. But then again, almost everybody in the class is doing zero work. They can opt out and file their own lawsuit, pay their attorney, prove damages.

Take the Milli Vanilli case. If you are a plaintiff, what are your damages? I would  say, half jokingly, if you were dumb enough to buy a milli vanilli casette, thats on you. I think I read somewhere the attorneys made $675,000, not the 10 million you are stating.

The dumb people who bought a Milli Vanilli cassette should be grateful for the $3 they got. The lawyers who got $675, 000 did the world a public service and earned every penny.

LOL
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on August 30, 2023, 07:24:15 AM
I know one of the lawyers who cashed in. Glad you’re glad but who gives a crape if it was last month 31 years ago or 50 years ago? Class action suits by their very nature are prone to doing little for the litigants and lots for the lawyers. If you disagree please explain why. Thanks.

Yeah, the dream for a plaintiff's lawyer is to find a case where 100 million people were damaged $1.00 and liability is certain. None of the plaintiffs actually give a crap about the case or the settlement and the lawyer can make a fortune.

My favorite was the cruise line case where the settlement was vouchers to use on a subsequent cruise. Brilliant.

I don't know if anyone is familiar with the Kronos ransomware attack in late 2021 that affected many employers. I'd love to know the total amount of attorneys' fees that incident has generated (paid by employers who largely did the best they could in an extremely difficult situation). I'm sure tens of millions. I'd love it if some law student would do that research and calculate the total.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on August 30, 2023, 07:37:32 AM
The dumb people who bought a Milli Vanilli cassette should be grateful for the $3 they got. The lawyers who got $675, 000 did the world a public service and earned every penny.

LOL
Yes. From what I read, Plaintiffs received approximately 20 million, 675K is not that much in comparison. Again, Plaintiff's could have opted out and pursued the claims individually.

What really were the damages? If you bought the album, you still have those memories of when you thought it was being performed by those two.It would be as if the Louisville basketball fans tried to sue to get their ticket prices back when their National Championship was taken away.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on August 30, 2023, 09:20:34 AM
My favorite class action suit resulted in the plaintiffs receiving a coupon for scan of soup
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on August 30, 2023, 10:06:56 AM
I don’t have much of an opinion on the topic. Maybe I should blame it on the rain.
. Girl, you know it's true.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 30, 2023, 02:12:45 PM
When Milli Vanilli gets sued for lip singing how much can one person make? But if 20 million each make a buck and they split it with the lawyers…

#Shysters

#slur
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 30, 2023, 02:16:51 PM
My favorite class action suit resulted in the plaintiffs receiving a coupon for scan of soup

My favorite one is when Equifax leaked 147 million people's personal data.  You're data is worth approximately $125... and that is the MAXIMUM PAYOUT.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on August 30, 2023, 02:22:28 PM
My favorite one is when Equifax leaked 147 million people's personal data.  You're data is worth approximately $125... and that is the MAXIMUM PAYOUT.

*your
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on August 30, 2023, 02:29:40 PM
My favorite one is when Equifax leaked 147 million people's personal data.  You're data is worth approximately $125... and that is the MAXIMUM PAYOUT.
Did you opt out back when you had the chance?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on August 30, 2023, 02:40:50 PM
Did you opt out back when you had the chance?

Nah, and you know why.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on August 30, 2023, 03:10:18 PM
Nah, and you know why.
Your credit already sucked?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 04, 2023, 09:03:31 AM
I would think this device would be branded and sold at MU's gift shop.

https://share.temu.com/xZzqYyKnpaA
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 04, 2023, 10:59:49 AM
The old MU.   
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 04, 2023, 05:51:45 PM
I would think this device would be branded and sold at MU's gift shop.

https://share.temu.com/xZzqYyKnpaA

Thanks for the virus
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 05, 2023, 10:54:00 AM
Only rated for 10k uses...pass.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on September 09, 2023, 08:01:56 AM
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner (Sansa on Game of Thrones) are divorcing after four years of marriage, Vogue reported.

I guess Jonas is lucky that Turner didn't end their relationship the way Sansa ended hers with Ramsay Bolton.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 09, 2023, 11:09:59 AM
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner (Sansa on Game of Thrones) are divorcing after four years of marriage, Vogue reported.

I guess Jonas is lucky that Turner didn't end their relationship the way Sansa ended hers with Ramsay Bolton.

Tru dat
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 13, 2023, 06:08:03 PM
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner (Sansa on Game of Thrones) are divorcing after four years of marriage, Vogue reported.

I guess Jonas is lucky that Turner didn't end their relationship the way Sansa ended hers with Ramsay Bolton.

Good one, Mr. Leno.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 15, 2023, 03:00:53 PM
Where do you stand on the morals and ethics of running down the goober decked out head to toe in Notre Dame paraphernalia?    I know it was sorely tempting.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 15, 2023, 07:27:44 PM
Mrs Hilltopper is 2 years younger, and never heard of this.    Seems like it was on for a very short window?

https://www.youtube.com/v/emXSVnIC4Ag
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on September 15, 2023, 07:32:48 PM
I remember
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 🏀 on September 15, 2023, 08:08:48 PM
Mrs Hilltopper is 2 years younger, and never heard of this.    Seems like it was on for a very short window?

https://www.youtube.com/v/emXSVnIC4Ag

They kind of came back, my oldest was a fan for a while.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutt_%26_Stuff
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 15, 2023, 08:46:34 PM
Mrs Hilltopper is 2 years younger, and never heard of this.    Seems like it was on for a very short window?

https://www.youtube.com/v/emXSVnIC4Ag

Wasn't that the MU mascot for a week?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on September 23, 2023, 01:42:35 PM
I’ll leave this for others to comment on…or not.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12540685/fighter-jet-crash-South-Carolina.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Phuket MU Fan on September 23, 2023, 01:45:50 PM
I’ll leave this for others to comment on…or not.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12540685/fighter-jet-crash-South-Carolina.html

Make sure you watch the video.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 28, 2023, 12:51:56 PM
Who is eating the 11.8 million ducks?  Not to mention, where are there massive industrial duck farms with such enormous capacity?

(https://preview.redd.it/bhzkoortaxqb1.png?auto=webp&s=60e99e4c5ce72c2c9d9ee4162ac0ff4e60f8cb73)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 28, 2023, 12:56:41 PM
Who is eating the 11.8 million ducks?  Not to mention, where are there massive industrial duck farms with such enormous capacity?

(https://preview.redd.it/bhzkoortaxqb1.png?auto=webp&s=60e99e4c5ce72c2c9d9ee4162ac0ff4e60f8cb73)

Global. 
Title: Re: NM
Post by: swoopem on September 28, 2023, 01:06:39 PM
Who is eating the 11.8 million ducks?  Not to mention, where are there massive industrial duck farms with such enormous capacity?

(https://preview.redd.it/bhzkoortaxqb1.png?auto=webp&s=60e99e4c5ce72c2c9d9ee4162ac0ff4e60f8cb73)

Goats seems more odd to me than ducks
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 28, 2023, 01:11:17 PM
Who is eating the 11.8 million ducks?  Not to mention, where are there massive industrial duck farms with such enormous capacity?

(https://preview.redd.it/bhzkoortaxqb1.png?auto=webp&s=60e99e4c5ce72c2c9d9ee4162ac0ff4e60f8cb73)


Lot of duck is eaten in China.

Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 28, 2023, 01:13:11 PM

Lot of duck is eaten in China.
(https://d2gg9evh47fn9z.cloudfront.net/800px_COLOURBOX7363462.jpg)

Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on September 28, 2023, 01:29:50 PM
Goats seems more odd to me than ducks
Africa and Middle Eastern
Title: Re: NM
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on September 28, 2023, 03:01:07 PM
(https://d2gg9evh47fn9z.cloudfront.net/800px_COLOURBOX7363462.jpg)

Look at all those chickens.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on September 28, 2023, 03:04:49 PM
Look at all those chickens.

🐷🐷

Sorry, irresistible.    :P
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 28, 2023, 05:32:55 PM
This guy needs some data:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Marquette/comments/16ujaoa/student_body_type_question/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on September 28, 2023, 09:58:32 PM

Lot of duck is eaten in China.

And that's still only about one duck for every 100 Chinese people.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUBurrow on September 29, 2023, 08:32:47 AM
Who is eating the 11.8 million ducks?  Not to mention, where are there massive industrial duck farms with such enormous capacity?

(https://preview.redd.it/bhzkoortaxqb1.png?auto=webp&s=60e99e4c5ce72c2c9d9ee4162ac0ff4e60f8cb73)

Topper, the doom thread is in the superbar.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 07, 2023, 10:41:44 AM
I just received an email that I've achieved Chick fil A One® Silver Status, so I've got that going for me.

Which is nice.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2023, 04:22:33 PM
I just received an email that I've achieved Chick fil A One® Silver Status, so I've got that going for me.

Which is nice.

Quid pro quo, aina? Fast tracked zoning changes coming.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 07, 2023, 04:29:29 PM
Quid pro quo, aina? Fast tracked zoning changes coming.

NFW.   The only ultra-high-traffic restaurant we're planning is a White Castle.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2023, 06:57:25 PM
NFW.   The only ultra-high-traffic restaurant we're planning is a White Castle.

When are you finally sending your Little Green Men over the border to retake Glendale?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on October 10, 2023, 02:56:04 PM
How would everyone rate today so far?

10/10?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 13, 2023, 11:42:13 AM
https://www.kptv.com/2023/10/11/dad-strips-down-school-board-meeting-make-clear-argument-about-dress-code/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lostpassword on October 16, 2023, 09:05:16 PM
LET'S GO GOE...?  GOB....?... surely isn't Golden.

https://twitter.com/marquettestore/status/1713996916474720548?t=A_Tr1y9h1CyY2W2cc49Yxw&s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on October 16, 2023, 09:09:20 PM
'GOLE'

Generation of low expectations?
Generator of loud energy?
Gole', gole' gole', gole'....
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on October 17, 2023, 12:24:34 PM
LET'S GO GOE...?  GOB....?... surely isn't Golden.

https://twitter.com/marquettestore/status/1713996916474720548?t=A_Tr1y9h1CyY2W2cc49Yxw&s=19

Not to mention the jersey is wrinkled. No one on the photography set had a steamer?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 17, 2023, 12:47:49 PM
As for steamers, when you say Majerus, you've said it all, aina?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lostpassword on October 17, 2023, 01:25:59 PM
Not to mention the jersey is wrinkled. No one on the photography set had a steamer?

There wasn't a set.  That hanger was photoshopped in (and rather shoddily) if you look at it larger like in the attached.  If you look on the NIL store, those same wrinkles are on every color of jersey to the point still stands.

This also made me look again and poke around on the NIL store.  It looks like they aren't licensed to use Jordan brand.  I've never heard of this "Urban Champs" brand which appears to be tied to the https://nil.store/ partner being used here.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MUbiz on October 17, 2023, 01:36:19 PM
There wasn't a set.  That hanger was photoshopped in (and rather shoddily) if you look at it larger like in the attached.  If you look on the NIL store, those same wrinkles are on every color of jersey to the point still stands.

This also made me look again and poke around on the NIL store.  It looks like they aren't licensed to use Jordan brand.  I've never heard of this "Urban Champs" brand which appears to be tied to the https://nil.store/ partner being used here.

Stevie's mom just got her NIL store gear:  https://twitter.com/StephsRx/status/1714078574439702778
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 17, 2023, 03:34:28 PM
As for steamers, when you say Majerus, you've said it all, aina?

Yo, ricks steamers took the wrinkles out of the old gym curtains
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 07, 2023, 08:08:11 PM
How is everyone preparing for the McRib rollout in 5 days?

https://mcriblocator.com/find.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 08, 2023, 06:46:50 AM
How is everyone preparing for the McRib rollout in 5 days?

https://mcriblocator.com/find.html

The same way I do every year!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 08, 2023, 08:21:20 AM
How is everyone preparing for the McRib rollout in 5 days?

https://mcriblocator.com/find.html (https://mcriblocator.com/find.html)


Sacrilege! It's not from Arby's.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 09, 2023, 08:46:39 AM
From Yahoo Sports:

Texans' love of high school football was put to the test on Election Day when Prosper Independent School District (near Dallas) asked voters to help fund a $94 million stadium, which would be the most expensive in state history.

‌The results: The proposition failed, with 5,533 votes against and 4,767 votes for (54-46 split). Maybe that's because Prosper already has a $48 million, 12,000-seat stadium (pictured here) that opened in 2019!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on November 27, 2023, 02:00:57 PM
Page 12 of the Marquette Magazine we recently got in the mail is a huge photo of Blondie whipping up a big vat of Real Chili - "pictured here around 1980."

I could almost hear her saying, "Mix it up good, boys!"

The mag didn't include her name, though, which is disappointing. Give Blondie her due!

Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 19, 2023, 07:39:06 PM
Spaghetti sauce comes in a jar .. why doesn't sloppy joe sauce?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 19, 2023, 08:49:23 PM
Spaghetti sauce comes in a jar .. why doesn't sloppy joe sauce?

Why do green olives come in jars and black olives come in cans?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 19, 2023, 09:07:54 PM
Why do green olives come in jars and black olives come in cans?

My black olives come in jars
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 19, 2023, 09:59:04 PM
Olives are vile.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 20, 2023, 05:58:45 AM
green olives on pizza are the best.  very disappointing when i go to order a good 'za and the place purporting to be eye talian only has black olives?  come on man!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 28, 2023, 07:32:44 AM
I'm all for public-private partnerships among the state funded schools.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chancellor-university-wisconsin-la-crosse-032119511.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on December 28, 2023, 07:48:55 AM
I'm all for public-private partnerships among the state funded schools.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chancellor-university-wisconsin-la-crosse-032119511.html

Gow by and large has been a good chancellor at UWL, but if you were going to poll System employees about which chancellor would get caught up in a scandal like this, he would have received about 98% of the vote.  Dude has always been a little weird.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: StillAWarrior on December 28, 2023, 11:48:07 AM
I'm all for public-private partnerships among the state funded schools.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chancellor-university-wisconsin-la-crosse-032119511.html

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Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on December 28, 2023, 11:54:47 AM
I'm all for public-private partnerships among the state funded schools.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chancellor-university-wisconsin-la-crosse-032119511.html

I am amazed at the amount of detail in the article.  Like, if you wanted to know exactly where to find his content now you can.

I imagine his accounts are experiencing a bonanza of clicks, currently.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on December 28, 2023, 12:14:46 PM
I'm all for public-private partnerships among the state funded schools.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chancellor-university-wisconsin-la-crosse-032119511.html

Gow said "he created the content on his own personal time and spent more on production costs than the "minimal" money the videos have earned through the websites."

Maybe next time don't hire Wes Anderson to direct.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: real chili 83 on December 28, 2023, 12:57:38 PM
This is just weird. At their age, they could be grandparents. Imagine their grandkids looking that up.  Or even worse the friends of the grandkids teasing them.

Clearly, not thinking this one through.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Jay Bee on December 28, 2023, 01:32:13 PM
Anti-vegans!!
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 28, 2023, 04:05:40 PM
   "The contract also includes these key lines: "The Chancellor is encouraged to engage in outside activities that contribute to the Chancellor's professional advancement or benefit the University. The Chancellor may not engage in any activity that may be adverse to, or competitive or inconsistent with the interests of the University of Wisconsin System."

  maybe gow was trying to broaden the scope of the university's "edumacational" experience.  maybe he coulda been onto sumpin here.  after all, they do have "sex weeks" at numerous universities around the nation.  MU just wasn't one of them, unless i was too busy studying for my boards
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on December 28, 2023, 04:18:51 PM
   "The contract also includes these key lines: "The Chancellor is encouraged to engage in outside activities that contribute to the Chancellor's professional advancement or benefit the University. The Chancellor may not engage in any activity that may be adverse to, or competitive or inconsistent with the interests of the University of Wisconsin System."

  maybe gow was trying to broaden the scope of the university's "edumacational" experience.  maybe he coulda been onto sumpin here.  after all, they do have "sex weeks" at numerous universities around the nation.  MU just wasn't one of them, unless i was too busy studying for my boards

No, he’s probably just an evangelical Christian
Title: Re: NM
Post by: lawdog77 on December 28, 2023, 05:42:06 PM
I am amazed at the amount of detail in the article.  Like, if you wanted to know exactly where to find his content now you can.

I imagine his accounts are experiencing a bonanza of clicks, currently.
Youtube video: making Chicken Enchiladas with Will Pounder.
A phrase I never thought I would hear
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorchick on December 29, 2023, 02:25:18 PM
I wish I could have seen this.  It sounds like it was awesome:

https://www.vulture.com/2023/12/pop-tarts-mascot-sacrifice-college-football.html
Title: Re: NM
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 29, 2023, 10:31:00 PM
I wish I could have seen this.  It sounds like it was awesome:

https://www.vulture.com/2023/12/pop-tarts-mascot-sacrifice-college-football.html

It was honestly disappointing. It wasn't the same mascot, they made two costumes and the players ate the double
Title: Re: NM
Post by: DoctorV on December 29, 2023, 11:06:37 PM
Olives are vile.

What?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 02, 2024, 05:49:40 PM
Apparently if you're out of milk for your mac n' cheese, you can use eggnog instead.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 03, 2024, 05:25:21 PM
.. First, Hey Hey Ricky's on State .. now this.

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/01/02/silk-exotic-on-silver-spring-drive-is-closed/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Uncle Rico on January 03, 2024, 05:45:21 PM
.. First, Hey Hey Ricky's on State .. now this.

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/01/02/silk-exotic-on-silver-spring-drive-is-closed/

Tough news for evangelicals
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Hards Alumni on January 03, 2024, 05:51:04 PM
Tough news for evangelicals

Something was being spread there, just not the good word.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 05, 2024, 09:26:54 PM
Great headline.

Nude man nabbed by police after ‘cannonball’ plunge into giant aquarium at Bass Pro Shop in Alabama

https://apnews.com/article/bass-pro-shops-aquarium-nude-man-arrested-1e3cd9caf8a5eea6e1c4718498c914b3
Title: Re: NM
Post by: warriorfred on January 05, 2024, 09:43:29 PM
I needed this story tonight.  Thank you.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: jesmu84 on January 08, 2024, 08:30:14 PM
https://twitter.com/ContextFreeCBB/status/1744542718813171972?t=pulNnl5-H8jUKp2dTaW6cQ&s=19
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 08, 2024, 08:52:21 PM
https://twitter.com/ContextFreeCBB/status/1744542718813171972?t=pulNnl5-H8jUKp2dTaW6cQ&s=19
Irrelevant Cam?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Newsdreams on January 08, 2024, 09:00:52 PM
Irrelevant Cam?
Can't shoot
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Lennys Tap on January 08, 2024, 09:22:53 PM
Dad and brother on the sidelines, TC in the student section.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on January 09, 2024, 11:46:52 AM
https://twitter.com/ContextFreeCBB/status/1744542718813171972?t=pulNnl5-H8jUKp2dTaW6cQ&s=19

Looks like he was thinking about me alot. A whole lot.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 10, 2024, 04:53:05 PM
Anyone need a gallon of Frank's Red Hot sauce?  For only $9, you should get two.

https://a.co/d/gjNu5Hu
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 10, 2024, 04:57:07 PM
Looks like he was thinking about me alot. A whole lot.

^^^ Never gets old
Title: Re: NM
Post by: tower912 on January 13, 2024, 10:01:31 AM
I do love the morning after a snow storm.   The whole neighborhood is out shoveling or snow blowing.    Introducing yourself to the new neighbors.    Old neighbors talking about other snow storms.    Kids wrecking the snow piles.     As it should be.




  Talk about making an opportunity out of adversity.   

In Wisconsin, is this the great white ope?
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 17, 2024, 08:59:19 AM
This is my favorite shovel, on sale for $15.    For reals.

https://a.co/d/72jXoyz
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on January 17, 2024, 12:04:01 PM
This is my favorite shovel, on sale for $15.    For reals.

https://a.co/d/72jXoyz

Sorry, naming it the "Snow Joe Shovelution" is an automatic DQ for me, dog.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 26, 2024, 07:00:46 AM
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/25/australia/male-marsupials-sleep-sex-intl-scli-scn?cid=ios_app

Sex or sleep? Thank god for coffee and 24 hour Arby's drive-thrus.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 02, 2024, 04:27:40 PM
I just now discovered that Long Beach State University changed their nickname in 2019 from the 49ers to the Beach.
The Long Beach State Beach.

So it could be worse, Golden Eagle haters.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: barfolomew on February 02, 2024, 04:32:51 PM
Headline for a report on a possible team bonding trip:

"Long Beach State Beach State Intention to Visit State Beach"
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 02, 2024, 10:37:03 PM
So it could be worse, Golden Eagle haters.

You're wrong.  I'd rather be the Marquette Marquettes.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: brewcity77 on February 03, 2024, 08:55:31 AM
Headline for a report on a possible team bonding trip:

"Long Beach State Beach State Intention to Visit State Beach"

Bravo, sir.
Title: Re: NM
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on February 06, 2024, 07:47:11 AM
One of Marquette University's most famous former landmarks is returning — fittingly, in the form of a beer can.


Blue & Gold Brewing, a student-run business venture that launched last year (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2023/01/25/marquette-students-launch-beer-to-serve-at-fiserv-on-national-mu-day/69837223007/), has created a new craft beer named after McCormick Hall. The new beer, dubbed "The Beer Can," will be on tap at local breweries and available in cans at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, which is National Marquette Day.


The beer is a nod to McCormick Hall's cylindrical shape and nickname. The dorm opened in 1968 and housed more than 36,000 freshmen over the years before closing in 2018 (https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2019/05/08/marquette-mccormick-hall-remembered-farewell-celebration/1129945001/). It has since been razed.

(https://www.jsonline.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/02/05/PMJS/72485794007-2024-thebeercan.jpeg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Title: Re: NM
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 06, 2024, 12:23:24 PM
One of Marquette University's most famous former landmarks is returning — fittingly, in the form of a beer can.


Blue & Gold Brewing, a student-run business venture that launched last year (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2023/01/25/marquette-students-launch-beer-to-serve-at-fiserv-on-national-mu-day/69837223007/), has created a new craft beer named after McCormick Hall. The new beer, dubbed "The Beer Can," will be on tap at local breweries and available in cans at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, which is National Marquette Day.


The beer is a nod to McCormick Hall's cylindrical shape and nickname. The dorm opened in 1968 and housed more than 36,000 freshmen over the years before closing in 2018 (https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2019/05/08/marquette-mccormick-hall-remembered-farewell-celebration/1129945001/). It has since been razed.

(https://www.jsonline.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/02/05/PMJS/72485794007-2024-thebeercan.jpeg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)

that's really cool!  only 36,000?

  there were some real interesting beers discovered within that dorm-mainly cheap stuff one could afford back in the day. $3-4 bucks /case-rinelander, walters, point, blatz, red white and blue, old milwaukee...remember when leinenkugals fell into that category only to emerge as a real powerhouse.  i remember buying that stuff under $5/case thinking what's the matter with this?  well, nothing and miller bought them and the rest is history

btw, the beer can should have a picture of nestor on it with the saying...i don't geeve a f**k
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 08, 2024, 04:02:19 PM
You don't see this every day:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-station-disbelief-200-foot-radio-tower-stolen-rcna137877
Title: Re: NM
Post by: mu_hilltopper on February 11, 2024, 04:52:21 PM
This is just bananas: 

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a34997895/die-hard-facts-frank-sinatra-john-mcclane/
Title: Re: NM
Post by: MU82 on February 15, 2024, 06:27:25 PM
To heck with the Virgin Mary ... here's the Virgin Stingray!

https://apnews.com/article/stingray-pregnant-charlotte-north-carolina-1da7d7ab06bf22169ef2c8e589db9cb4?