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OTFPOTD: December 9th Edition (Now with more vitamin D)

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Well I'm back at the office today. Those UPS batteries have been cleaned out and the place is safe again.


Today's interesting links:

Kotaku has their annual holiday gift guide out today. The gift prices ranges from "Secret Santa" to "The Person you're Hoping to Sleep With."

Seattle city council votes to extend the SLUT service. My commute gets a little harder and slightly more dangerous.

Jesus Christ it's going to get cold this weekend and ZOMG SNOW!

Another Extreme Makeover home is facing foreclosure.

Fans bid farewell to the instant Polaroid film.

Guitar Hero arcade system coming in February.

Today's potential discussion topics:

  • Read any good fiction novels lately?
  • Who can find me the cheapest deal on a full 1080p 32 - 37" HDTV?
  • MLB: The Show's "Road to the Show" feature is incredibly addicting and a great time waster. Y/N
  • How much Christmas shopping do you have left to do?

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I am not an expert on music

but I find them twee, precious, and too clever by half. But that’s just me.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They put on a good show - or at least they did about 10 years ago.

Although I think of them as a band to get into during the mid-late teen years when you still have Tiny Toon nostalgia and still find them clever. I’ve never seen them advertise an 18+ or 21+ show and they are non-threatening so parents will let their underage kids go see them.

I also am not a music expert and the sentences above are my non-expert opinion only.

"Beer is ... love ..." Ben Franklin

by Jed MC on Dec 9, 2008 8:21 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Your first line is right on.

I listened to them a bit in college, liked ‘em OK, then about six months ago put on Flood and didn’t even make it all the way through the second song.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Lies!

Though my roommates declared me musically retarded, so what do I know.

Jeff's guide to not looking stupid:
+/- is an absolutely terrible stat, so don't use it, and don't give up on young players before they turn 24.
54!

by joof on Dec 9, 2008 10:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But you're right in the TMBG target age range at this point

give it 10 years, and you’ll look back and go “why the FUCK did I like this band?”

How’d that mix tape turn out? Find anything good on it?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I will answer this in around 5 hours, because holy shit, I have a final in 11 minutes

Jeff's guide to not looking stupid:
+/- is an absolutely terrible stat, so don't use it, and don't give up on young players before they turn 24.
54!

by joof on Dec 9, 2008 10:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Now that NOLA lives in the Seattle area

the early morning parts of the OTFPOTD are kind of quiet.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 8:19 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

That and I was at shows for a month.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 9, 2008 5:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've rediscovered

this song recently. I hadn’t heard it in years, such a great tune.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 8:23 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Have you seen Control?

I was never a huge Joy Division fan, but after I saw that I became one.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No I haven't

and I am in no way qualified to be a Joy Division fan I just like that song and Dead Souls. Really the only 2 songs of their’s that I’ve been exposed to.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 8:27 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You should see Control

and pick up a copy of Unknown Pleasures. Really good stuff. A lot darker than Love Will Tear Us Apart, but still really good.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:29 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

thanks!

Just looked them up and will check them both out.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 8:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not a huge Joy Division fan, but New Order is in my top 10 favorite bands of all time.

I even prefer Bernard Sumner’s vocals on Love Will Tear us Apart.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Dec 9, 2008 8:45 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck this whole being at work thing. I wan't to be in bed. It's too cold.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 8:30 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

You think it's cold now?

Check out the 7 day forecast.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 8:30 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I refuse to do such a thing

Plus everybody knows that weather man lie.

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Dec 9, 2008 8:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It won't snow

You know how NW weather predictions go – five days out they’re OMG CLASS 5 KILLSTORM and then on the day there’ll be four snowflakes. You’ll be fine.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

However at the first sign of a snowflake

drivers in this region with ditch their cars on the side of the highway and flee for safety. Bunch of pansies…

It’s not me driving in the snow around here that’s scary. It’s everyone else.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 8:38 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody else is terrifying out there when it snows

My first time ever behind the wheel was in Spokane in January in a 2 wheel drive Chevy pickup on a completely frozen and compacted road. Between that and my Dad teaching Winter Driving courses for King County Search and Rescue, I’d say I’m ok out there. Everybody else is batshit crazy when it comes to snow driving

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My dad grew up in Alaska.

Day after I got my license he took me up to the pass and taught me how to drive in snow and ice.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's the way to do it

Seriously, it’s not hard. And if you don’t have the right car for it, then don’t leave the house

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I can only shake my head

when I see someone driving their little rear-wheel drive Chevy pickup on ice around here.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 9:28 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And possess a basic understanding of physics.

And don’t fucking tail other people.

We have the same problem in the rain down here. People go either 4 mph or 70, and at least one person dies virtually every time in rains.

(Though I should say that it rains much harder here than it does in Seattle, the freeways have huge pools in them, and the roads are slick because the rain is so rare. But still . . .)

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:30 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is depressingly true.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:40 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I will actually be doing just that on Friday

what do I have to look forward to? And what about Austin?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fortunately I think my friend's going to be doing most of the driving

I just have to get to her house, and she’ll do the rest. Which is good because it sounds like driving there would make me crazy.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Where's the construction on I-10?

About how long will it take me to get from Austin (Arboretum area) to SA?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TBH I don't know where the Arboretum area is, I live in South Austin near downtown.

But you won’t need to drive on I-10 going from Austin to SA. The construction is mostly west of downtown SA. As far as the time for the drive anywhere from 1 hour to 1 1/2 depending on the time of day and accidents on I-35.

by JMKaustin on Dec 9, 2008 10:00 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To put it in Corco terms

Arboretum area is close to the junction of 183 and 1 (Mopac Xpwy). A ways north of downtown Austin. Good to know, thanks for the info.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seconded

I lived there for a couple of years and they can’t drive worth shit.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm happy I've never been to San Antonio...

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

I feel safer driving in Seattle than I do here. California drivers are fast and you have to really try to get a speeding ticket, which is nice sometimes, but I miss being around drivers who use their turn signals and at least make some sort of effort to let you merge.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I would agree with this.

Fast does not mean unsafe, and everybody in CA drives the same way, so at least you know what to expect – up here (Portland’s just as bad) you’ll get a bunch of people going fast and then one guy in the left lane going the speed limit mostly to make a point.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 11:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's usually my dad.

Except he’s going 55.

by acblue on Dec 9, 2008 11:40 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't driven in Seattle in a long time, but that's amazing.

The people here just seem oblivious to the cars around them. That’s my only real problem, but it’s a big one. As pdb says below (or above, by the time I post this), fast can be good. I like doing 70, 75 on the freeway and knowing I’m not going to rear-end someone going 55. I just have my beefs with the cell phone fucks who swerve into my lane with no blinker and almost kill me. I almost got rammed off the road last weekend on my way to L.A., and the dude didn’t even notice me. Then I realized I was interrupting his phone conversation by driving in his universe. My bad, bro.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Those people are everywhere

The only difference is here they slow down to 50 while they text on the goddamn freeway.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey man

It’s really unsafe to text while going 80!

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A fair point.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not if you know what you're doing it isn't

I swear, T9 or iTAP or whatever word recognition system your phone uses… they were all invented so A. people could text and drive and B. so that texting and driving would result in hilarious texts that make no sense because you don’t read them before you hit send

by seattlebruin on Dec 9, 2008 11:28 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Also works with texting and drinking.

I’m going to invent a dictionary that shows which words correspond so that people are able to translate drunk texts. Good = home, if = he, of = me, and so on

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 9, 2008 11:29 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good and home are the frustrating too

when are you going to get good? he you get good early let’s get dinner

by seattlebruin on Dec 9, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you here.

I would like to install a stabbing machine on my car a la Ben Hur so I can demolish cars on the freeway when the driver is texting.

My favorite is the Californian who — despite the new hands-free law — hasn’t bought a Bluetooth earpiece and instead puts the cell phone on speakerphone and holds it in his hand. That is absolutely awesome.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 11:38 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm getting my lady something that's probably the next best thing.

It’s a Bluetooth speakerphone system that attaches to your visor or something, so you’re talking right into it. And it’s loud enough to hear on the freeways. And you don’t have to fumble with the earpiece, which I’m starting to think is less safe than holding a phone to your ear.

Think I might buy one for myself, too.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What about NOT TEXTING UNTIL YOU GET WHERE YOU'RE GOING?

What’s so important that you can’t wait to text it until your car is stopped?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the car is stopped then though

because it’s wrapped around a telephone pole or a pedestrian.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This was a fad for cell phone use a couple years ago when I was in Louisiana.

I don’t know if it was anywhere else, but lots of people would hold the phone flat next to their mouth (speakerphone on) while just walking around Wal-Mart or something. Just blabbing away, speakerphone on max volume. Like everybody else wants to hear both sides of the conversation. Yuck.

by dpseadv on Dec 9, 2008 12:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pretend Nextel people

They just wanted to fit in

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 12:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So that's what that was all about.

Another question of weird social behaviour answered, thanks. Serious about that, sometimes these little things nibble at my brain demanding answers.

by dpseadv on Dec 9, 2008 12:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's just my guess, by the way

But I’ve seen a lot of it even up here and would have to think that’s at least part of it. I never really understood the Nextel Walkie Talkie thing for anybody that didn’t do hard labor

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There are quite a few people who do that in Oakland

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 9, 2008 12:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd always assumed it was popular on a reality tv show of some type.

MTV Real World or something, so the audience would be able to hear everything.

by dpseadv on Dec 9, 2008 12:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

.

Just buy one of these for Christmas:

Man, that WOULD be fun to own — amphibious, seats 8… I would totally pwn Mob Wars with one of these!

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 9, 2008 1:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think someone tried that in San Diego a few years back.

Didn’t end well for him. Plus, just wait until you get started on the “Blood” series of games on FB.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 1:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My computer finally accepted an invitation from one of you guys.

I have yet to play the game though. It looks like you all have finished Mob Wars.

by dpseadv on Dec 9, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Far, far from done,

at least for me.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 2:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm afraid to get started on things that might need to be finished on a schedule.

Like right now, I put the kids down for naps, an hour later my boy is still awake so I rocked him for 45 minutes. Whatever that was all about, probably another growth spurt.
Things that I can’t put on pause or walk away from can be a problem.

by dpseadv on Dec 9, 2008 2:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There is no time frame with these at all.

Whenever you have time, you log in and play. It’s great while I’m at work. I can play for 5 seconds then quit.

Actually, you don’t even have to really participate. Just joining someones “Mob” or “Gang” helps them, even if you never do anything else.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes -- this.

I pick it up and put it down for ~2-3 min. at a time right now.

Letting my cash stockpile while I acquire properties and the like…

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 9, 2008 3:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out that nobody attacks you and steals your money though.

I keep all of mine in the bank just to be safe, even though it costs 10% per deposit.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 3:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No way

This place complete mayhem.

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 9, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I spent a few winters in Pullman and Boise, and I drove a heavy-ass Maxima.

You learn pretty quickly what your car can do and what it can’t.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I enjoy sitting out on a lawn chair and watching people freak out in parking lots up here

In central Idaho we have a thick layer of packed ice on the ground 6 months of the year and nobody even flinches

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 9, 2008 9:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

People out here also manage to do things with their cars when it snows that I didn't even know was possible

I saw one girl in a BMW get stuck in a parking lot with one wheel on a tiny little patch of ice- I just laughed

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 9, 2008 9:21 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

People are goddamned stupid in the snow

It just baffles me how people can find it so hard. And even worse, if they know they suck at driving in it, then DON’T DRIVE. Take the bus or something if you have to go somewhere

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think a lot of it is people just don't have emergency manuvre instincts

As a high school kid in central Idaho my time was passed spinning donuts in our old Ford F-250 in the parking lot for fun. As a result if I start to slide I have the developed instincts to instantly exit said slide without even thinking about it.

Folks up here don’t have that and it exacerbates the situation

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Correct

That’s definitely the biggest part of it

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just checked the forecast for up there

It’s not so bad…

Actually yeah fuck that

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:18 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It was nice.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 8:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And several of us were making him stay awake and post more

And besides I was up until 4. I was going to go to bed at midnight or so, but thought I’d watch the first episode of Weeds. Then I watched the next 7 episodes of Weeds instead of sleeping. Good show, that is

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not anymore.

Stupid job makes me go to bed before the sun comes up nowadays.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy's idea

so apparently there’s this bar in Temecula with a big bell in the back that they ring anytime someone orders Coors, Budweiser, MIller or PBR so that everyone in the bar knows what you just ordered. I suggest we serve these beers at Scrappy’s and have this same policy.

by seattlebruin on Dec 9, 2008 8:44 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's an awesome idea

I’d expand that to include Zima. Public naming and shaming is the only way to stop these things.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That was my first thought as well

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

that's a real zhame.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:23 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

'Zokay

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Zadness

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

zeattlebruin

And where’z kevin_ezz? He needs to contribute to this

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ZOMG.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:34 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have no complaints with PBR

but the hipster douchebags that drink it so they can look cool with their friends should just go away.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

PBR has a huge following in Minneapolis

I was almost drawn and quartered for loudly making fun of it there.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck yeah

Now that’s what I’m talking about.

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I saw 50 cents at a bar in Fremont.

At least I think it was Fremont. I’m not up on my neighborhoods.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can't really remember, but I'll take your word.

I was just in town for a day or two and somehow ended up there one night.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Full Sail (pretty much all of them)

I am going to go out on a limb and say that is my favorite beer for the price. So freaking underrated

by seattlebruin on Dec 9, 2008 8:50 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't had Full Sail beers in a while

but I remember them being pretty good. I really liked their amber.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:51 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, the amber is fantastic, as well as the pale ale

and best of all, they’re usually like ~$7 for a six pack

by seattlebruin on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Their pale ale is pretty good.

So is their LTD and Session. Everything else? Meh.

by Phildopip on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather stay sober then drink PBR

and that is the only beer I can say that about

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Funny. That's my favorite at home casual beer. I hate Bud.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I can deal with PBR if it's ice-cold

like straight out of the cooler. But the minute it starts to warm up I can’t do it any more.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's certainly possible

I haven’t had to drink PBR in any quantity since high school, and we never exactly had cold beer in high school for fear of our parents finding it chilling in the fridge

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 9, 2008 8:59 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's worse than most of the other domestics that people like to hate.

At first I thought it was all right because it’s what people brought to softball, and any beer is good at softball, but the more I tried to drink it at a bar or at home, it reminded me of cracking open a fresh battery and downing it.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BAM!

http://www.secondact.com/product/LN32A550RB/Samsung_LN32A550_32inch_1080p_LCD_HDTV__Refurbished_FREE_SHIPPING.html

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 8:50 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

or

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC32D64U-32-Inch-1080p/dp/B001338KTQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228842295&sr=8-1

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 9:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BOTD...

Oh now come the fuck on…

Chicken fried bacon:

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 8:52 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

Oh shizz, that looks awesome.

Need some greasy food after last night’s wine?

by Phildopip on Dec 9, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Feeling good. Just tired from taking care of my sick wife and child.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 8:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They better or worse?

I figured the stank of my awesome from when I shook your hand last night would have healed them

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They're about the same. My hope is that they both recover today, as it's Anna's day off, and I don't want to miss work tomorrow.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Same is ok

Better that than being worse

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 9:27 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is one fo the great food items of all time

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by wadswerth on Dec 9, 2008 8:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

the guy that shares my cube came in this morning DRENCHED in cologne. GODDAMIT.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

So which of these is the worst?

BO

Cologne

or BO covered up with cologne?

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey...

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 9, 2008 5:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure I want to know how YOU know what that smells like.

In fact, I’m positive I don’t want to.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 5:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Option three. Dan Devone.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 8:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The only lasting memory I will ever have of Dan Devone

was the stunned look on his (and New York Vinnie’s face) when DMZ told them that the Mariners wouldn’t compete for a division title in 2006.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 9:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The latter

because the cologne usually doesn’t do the trick 100%.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 8:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BO with patchouli.

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by Jed MC on Dec 9, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

patchouli on its own.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh GOD yes.

I can’t even tell the difference between patchouli and body odor anymore.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.

Chain smoker trying to cover up their habit with $2 cologne. Or smelling like they smoked a whole pack on their 10-minute break.

Sorry smokers out there, but that’s big time pet-peeve of mine.

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by PositivePaul on Dec 9, 2008 9:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BO+cologne.

I’m less offended by BO than most, but that combo is terrible.

by acblue on Dec 9, 2008 10:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

32-37" 1080p HDTVs

It’s a really weird size to be getting 1080p. If there’s a reason you need specifically a 32 or 37" TV, then go for it.

The Samsung above for $700 is solid, and here’s a 37" option

If you’re not locked into that size, there’s some really nice 40-47" TVs that run between $800 and $1,000

Also, just thought I’d mention it, but there’s also this option in the 32" for $1,000 (with blu-ray player).

Honestly, it looks like this week is a down week for deals. I’ll keep my eyes peeled though and let you know if I find anything unreal.

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by andrewgolfsalot on Dec 9, 2008 9:02 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

My TV is about 4p.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but is it a calculator watch?

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by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have an abacus watch

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:09 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I used to have a girlfriend whose grandfather ran a little corner store.

And he counted people’s change with an abacus. Dude might have been the wackiest, smartest guy I ever met.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm using this also as a display for my media computer.

If I went with 720p I’d have to downgrade from the resolution I’m currently running at with my 22" Hyundai monitor.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 9:16 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Keep your eye on the website

dealnews.com

And don’t be afraid of a Vizio if you have a external sound system.

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And like Andrew said

40" is probably the best bang for the buck

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have had a Vizio 32" 720 for about 6 weeks now

And i have been satisfied with it so far.

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Dec 9, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No, stay away from the Vizio for anything 1080p.

The people that think they’re good haven’t seen it next to a real tv.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 9, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And you should have asked me a week ago when I could have gotten you a 42" Toshiba for like 900.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 9, 2008 5:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

1080p, 120 hz, 4HDMI, PC Input.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 9, 2008 5:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm totally bummed I missed out on that $900 Sharp Aquos 46" two weeks ago

but it worked out OK – I found an unadvertised special at Fry’s, $900 for the Samsung 46" 1080p, but the base model (20,000:1, 60 hz)

by seattlebruin on Dec 9, 2008 9:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have a 42-inch Philips that I got from Costco this summer for $999 (including delivery woo!)

I love it. I’m sure the picture’s not quite up to par with the magical Sharp TVs, but it’s more than good enough for me.

Might be a bit big for you, though, if you’re trying to use it as a monitor. Though it does create a hilarious visual in my head.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have absolutely no room for a 42" screen.

I wish I did, because that would be awesome.

by BrianL on Dec 9, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, though...

WOOTOFF!!!

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by PositivePaul on Dec 9, 2008 9:56 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LAAAAIT!

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 9, 2008 9:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

there is a woot off right - keep your eyes on it

A TV should pop up

www.woot.com

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 9:17 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

link fail

but I can’t get into woot.com right now either, server’s too busy.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Assuming Rod Blagojevich goes down as I think he will, I just want to point out that my state now has a 66% indictment/conviction rate over the past 6 governors.

And it’s bipartisan too. Hooray, I live in the most corrupt state in America. What a fucking laughingstock we are.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

They haven't indicted a governor since Huey Long though

I think IL wins this one.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 9:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe if you are only looking at guvs.

Downballot is where all the action is.

by waldo rojas on Dec 9, 2008 9:59 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

so see, if you didn't keep it in the freezer

you’d just have to launder it. Again. And that’s a lot of work for an ambitious congressman.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, he lost in a massive upset a couple days ago.

Which is a shame, because William “Cold Cash” Jefferson was awesome in his own corrupt way.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Dec 9, 2008 10:36 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've always maintained

that Seattle could use a good dose of political corruption. Want that third runway at Sea-Tac? Hand over the cash and BOOM it’s done. Want a replacement for the viaduct? None of this 20 years of discussion garbage, just grease a few palms and you’ve got yourself a shiny new waterfront.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:37 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I always compare Seattle's airport to Philly's

Seattle’d been talking about a third runway for about 15 years – it finally got built, but it took 12 years of discussion to turn a goddamn shovel. Philly, in the late 90’s, built a runway (can’t remember if it was a third or a fifth) AND a new terminal in about five years, conception to ribbon-cutting. There’s no way that was on the up-and-up. But shit got DONE.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:40 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NO!

If the Mets sign both K-Rod and Ibanez, we get their second-round pick instead of their first-round pick. Anaheim would get their first-rounder.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:38 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

Cubs cubs cubs!

Mariners ----> Brewers.

by Taylor H on Dec 9, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if Minaya's willing to sign two Type A's, though.

They didn’t let any Type A free agents leave, so they wouldn’t have a draft pick until the third round. That seems pretty scary for an organization whose farm system is already pretty unexciting.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 9:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Angels were passively linked to signing Raul

and trading for Michael Young. Why anyone would trade for MY is beyond my comprehension, but the Angels doing both of these things would make my winter.

by Matthew on Dec 9, 2008 9:59 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

where and how much?

like used or new?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 10:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

somewhat

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 10:37 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what kind?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the best invention EVER

My wife’s Jetta has them, and I mocked her for having a car with them. This was in August. Then, November rolled around and I fired it up, just to see – and now I never want to have a car that doesn’t have them.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am really going to miss them.

The passenger side mirror that tilts down when you’re in reverse is pretty amazing as well.

by acblue on Dec 9, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Her Jetta doesn't have that, sadly

but I had a friend with a BMW M3 that had mirrors like that, and it was really cool.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, the Jetta has mirror warmers too

A completely unnecessary invention, at least in this part of the world, but still pretty cool.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mine fog up quite a bit actually.

Heated mirrors are nice.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 10:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I get spoiled because we have a garage

so fogging’s not a huge issue.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know, our Hyundai has them.

I get mad every morning when I watch Jeanuts drive off in it, and I’m freezing my ass off in the Honda.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 10:47 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what year?

I may be interested

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 9, 2008 10:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's a 2000.

78k. Also, see comment below.

by acblue on Dec 9, 2008 10:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

now you've blown it.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and by "it" I of course mean

your chance to get RICH by selling a <9K car for A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:44 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahaha

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have done 0% of my Christmas shopping

But Macy’s Friends and Family starts tomorrow, so 20% off and then 20% off means everyone gets a gift from Macy’s.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 9, 2008 9:45 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Same here.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 9, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have also done zero percent

I bought the new Banjo Kazooie game for the Xbox 360 for my kid, but I technically promised that to him for something a few weeks ago, so it doesn’t count

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Quiet, you

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I got it on sale for $26 at Amazon last week

So it was a hell of a deal I couldn’t pass up

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It is normally only $40, but still...

The demo was entertaining, but my kid loved it. I already got the original Banjo Kazooie on XBLA, so this seemed like a good next step. The original has been bringing back good memories from my N64 days

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tuning my old 12-string is a pain in the butt

but holy flying donkeys does it sound awesome when it gets there!

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 9:52 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I've got 9 guitars

Fenders. Les Paul, you name it. And the one that I get the most satisfaction out of playing is this old 12-string of my Dad’s that I started learning on when I was 14.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 9:59 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Try tuning a hammered dulcimer.

Which reminds me… I need to tune my hammered dulcimer. Actually, I also need to re-string my larger one. It’s not a full-size hammered dulcimer, but it’s still fun to play. My small back-packable one is OK, but I like playing the larger one.

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by PositivePaul on Dec 9, 2008 10:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that looks like no fun at all.

Though like the 12-string, it’s probably way worth the effort.

by coolguyrob on Dec 9, 2008 10:11 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Once this mission is complete

can we move on to “iterate”?

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I find iterate to be a billion times worse than conversate

mostly because I’ve never actually heard anyone use “conversate” in a serious manner. IT departments are rife with people that say “iterate”, and it always sets my teeth on edge.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am kinda underperformant today

but it’s ok because I’m exploring a whole new paradigm.

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by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'M A SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT BITCHES

Every time I’m introduced to someone that’s gone through Six Sigma, they always, without prompting, tell me how close they are to being a black belt. Like I care, and like it matters.

I have always thought that the best job I could have is to be the guy that invents methodologies. Throw together a bunch of buzzwords, make some pie charts, and BOOM I’m rich. Then I invent a new one next year and sell it to the same companies as the natural evolution of what I sold them last year.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes I'm very happy I never ended up in a corporate structure.

Bullshit like that would drive me over the edge, I think. I have one meeting a week, it’s like 20 minutes, and it’s essentially optional.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 10:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have learned to ignore 99% of it

but it used to completely drive me mad. My strategy now is that I automatically take things said by Six Sigma professionals, PMP’s, and other random-letter designees about 65% less seriously than I take the guy at the end of my aisle that’s been doing this job for 24 years and knows where the bullshit lives and how to cut it out or work around it.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:27 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have found that the more formalized methodology someone knows

the less actual knowledge they have, because their brain is crammed full of stupid meaningless crap.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 9, 2008 10:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've only really heard "conversate" in rap songs.

And it’s kind of a “I know it’s not a word, fuck you” thing, and I find it humorous.

by Teej on Dec 9, 2008 10:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Vit-amin?

Disorientated?
Glass-ear? (Glacier)

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:47 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Disorientated.

That’s the one I was thinking of.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 12:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He makes me giggle when he talks

And then I remember that he could probably kill me 10 different ways before I hit the ground

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To an extent, yes

But anybody that will willing jump into the water while up in the Arctic, or eat the nasty bugs that he does, or squeeze some elephant shit to get the water out is going to get all the respect I can muster

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Same here

Though I love me some Bear Grylls still. I like watching his show to see what kind of goddamn insane thing he will do.
“You should never drink your own pee, but if you have to then just pee in your shirt like this and squeeze it into your own mouth”

“I’m here in the Arctic and my clothes are soaked. I am going to strip down naked and exercise to get my blood flowing and keep warm”
*strips naked and does jumping jacks and push ups on a sheet of ice

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 9, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love both shows,

but if I actually want to get tips on how to survive, Stroud is much more realistic for the average Joe.

I still haven’t seen the hunting episode with him and his buddy, I wonder if it’s On Demand…

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 9, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs