Laley23

No. But I don’t really have convincing argument for why not. Just that I know it’s not a soup lol.

Veggies and hot does not equal soup, btw. That’s an insane requirement. 

Is chili a soup?

Everyone should just boycott the Christmas games. Absurd they are trying to play on Tuesday/Wednesday now. 

I forget if I said it here or not, but we match up very well with Boston (though, Allen was a big part of that reasoning for me). They also do not play defense like Orlando or NY, so by default, we will have a better shot because guys will be in rhythm. That wasn't a fluky win like Miami's, imo. I think the Cavs have a shot here, ESPECIALLY if Wade can come back and take Niang minutes and if Allen gets back. 

2 big things, aside from that, will be if Caris continues to be good Caris and if Horford starts making shots. Horford struggling allows Mobley to linger closer to rim -- this is not as big of a thing if Allen is able to come back healthy.

posted by Automatik

Severance is coming back....eventually. I recently read they finished filming.

I have these all queued up for 2024 release dates, last I checked: 

Severance, House of the Dragon, Outer Banks (guilty pleasure), The Boys, The Diplomat, You, The Night Agent, Bosch: Legacy, 

Then the wife loves Emily in Paris, and I get sucked in each season. 

I'm just waiting for the new seasons to drop. I liked Fallout, but nothing special.

Trade Garland and some pieces for LeBron, and extend Mitchell. 

Amazon getting an NBA package is awesome (for me). Hope NBA can wrestle the remaining rights as well.

posted by Automatik

The whining is never ending. 

Embiid should have been tossed early. That's the only thing I'd bitch about. 

I went to the Nugs/Lakers game 2. Most insane live sporting event I've ever witnessed. I don't really understand LeBron's bitching after  regarding reviews. He doesn't like the process all together? The stopping of the games? That is annoying, but they got the calls right after the reviews.

They definitely did not get the calls right, which is why he was complaining. The D-Lo one is the one he actively complained about, and it makes no sense and the explaination is horrible. It sets a precedent for the league to just involve punching players lol.

I think they will benefit by the Sox, and lesser extent the Royals and Tigers, and Twins aren’t this bad, but also won’t be great. 

I think, as of now, 90-92 wins is what I’d expect — and will be good enough for the division by 5+ games. 

Rotation is not good enough for that, imo. 

Laureano needs to be a straight platoon player with Brennan. Other than that, not much to criticize Vogt on.

Manzardo should be ready and up very soon as well…

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

Siesta Key and Captiva are beautiful places.  Very laid back and family friendly in the sense that there aren’t drunken 23 year olds everywhere.  Great beaches, awesome restaurants and relatively quiet.

Captiva has not fully recovered from hurricane, fyi.

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

After living in Holland for 6 months, I embraced dipping my fries in mayo.

I dont do straight mayo with fries, but give me a flavored aioli and I am there. Garlic, Chipotle, Jalapeno, Pesto, Rosemary, Spicy Lemon would be my favorites. I see those on a menu, I am basically ordering whatever they accomodate as at least part of the order. 

Pickles suck. I don't even like them on the bun giving off that nasty juice to soak in. I do like a cucumber in a wrap/salad though. 

Mayo is the best, and I have no idea how people do not enjoy it as a condiment. 

...I guess I am hated and loved by Justin on this one.

We ender up at Watercolor this year, but Siesta Key was our second choice. Have heard amazing things about it. Our 5/3 year olds swayed to Watercolor - which caters to young kids more.

We did Phoenix/Scottsdale for a long weekend in February. Just got back from Watercolor Florida. Up to Wisconsin for a long weekend. Will be in Charlotte for a wedding in December. 

There is no defense for Reggie's stance. But IF THERE WAS ONE, I think a player committing a foul on a 3pt attempt and the 3 going in is higher than time running out on a missed FT LOL. But that is because players are idiots.

In reality, he had to have thought it was a 1 pt game, realized it was 3, and then just went with it anyway. Because up 1, it makes sense. Go up 2, miss on purpose as a full court heave to lose has a much less probability than a make, advance with a pass before clock starts, making a 3 and winning in OT.

posted by Automatik

I'd pay $12/year to not see these threads.

I'd pay $120. 

I also suggested an option to be able to hide threads, but forget why Justin said no. 

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

I'd add Linkedin to your list.  I know you've kind of "got to" have it in this day-in-age, but I find it miserable.  I try to stay off of it, but one in awhile I start scrolling.  What a horrible and fake place it is.

I have it, but havent opened it in about 5 years. I do not network thru there (of course, I have been at current job for 10 years). But when/if I ended up leaving, I would just reach out to people. 

posted by ernest_t_bass

Egocentric daily social media posting.  I know people who update their "friends" and the world on every mundane detail of their life.  People actually think that other people are out there waiting for what they have to say next, when in reality the likelihood of people hoping they DON'T see your post today is higher. 

This just makes me wonder why people are on Social Media to begin with. I got sucked into Twitter for a class assignment in 2009 and I havent been able to quit. But I deleted FB about 10 years ago and I have never signed up for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Feels like I am one of the few who have dodged all the bullets of misery that come along with it.