Random thoughts that don't warrant a thread

[beer 3220]

I drove past Talladega last Monday going west about 11am. There were a hundred RVs headed east and the race was still running. So people just go for the party? Also, there were entire trucks of people's golf carts being shipped to the next stop. So people go in an RV, but pay someone else to take their golf cart? Make it make sense. 

[Ignatius 4029]

6 hours ago, closetohumping said:

Having lived in dc and Seattle I’m not sure crabs are worth the hassle

Maryland crab cakes rule ass…

[Brisketexan 105371]

Something weird and fucky today. Did a 11pm run to airport. I saw no less than 20 cars without their headlights on, or at most only their parking lights on. I flashed a few of the ones ahead of me (same direction) to no avail. Also saw a bunch of cars with only 1 functioning head or tail light. 
Never seen that much on a single drive. 
 

This is a thing now. I flash my lights at them, over and over…nada.

[Underdog 28775]

Y’all lucky to be alive. Don’t you know it’s part of some gang initiation and they shoot at people who flash at them? 

[tbone_ 14166]

Maryland crab cakes rule ass…

Is rules ass the opposite of blows ass?

[nnm 36655]

14 hours ago, 52-80 said:

Something weird and fucky today. Did a 11pm run to airport. I saw no less than 20 cars without their headlights on, or at most only their parking lights on. I flashed a few of the ones ahead of me (same direction) to no avail. Also saw a bunch of cars with only 1 functioning head or tail light. 

Never seen that much on a single drive. 

 

My theory is because we’re in this weird transition period in which most new cars have auto headlight functions, but most old cars don’t. So people sometimes drive a car that has the function, and sometimes drive a car that doesn’t. They get used to the function in their new car and forget to turn them on in the old. 

The problem is compounded because many newer cars also have daytime running lights, which means that the parking lights are always on, and sometimes means the headlights are on, but not the tail lights.  When it gets dark, people see the light in front of them because of the running lights function, and never turn on the full headlights. 

[tbone_ 14166]

So tl;dr - people are stupid?

[ztejas 43540]

On 4/28/2024 at 8:21 AM, tbone_ said:

So tl;dr - people are stupid?

Yes. People are dumb and/or intoxicated enough to not realize when their fucking headlights are off.

Edited April 29 by ztejas

[Underdog 28775]

ISWYDT

[52-80 19257]

6 hours ago, nnm said:

My theory is because we’re in this weird transition period in which most new cars have auto headlight functions, but most old cars don’t. So people sometimes drive a car that has the function, and sometimes drive a car that doesn’t. They get used to the function in their new car and forget to turn them on in the old. 

The problem is compounded because many newer cars also have daytime running lights, which means that the parking lights are always on, and sometimes means the headlights are on, but not the tail lights.  When it gets dark, people see the light in front of them because of the running lights function, and never turn on the full headlights. 

For sure this is why, but ive never seen so many of them on the same drive. Highway was well lit, but 11pm is 11pm and ambient was dark that they shouldve noticed. And the cars with the busted lights - annual inspections are strict so that was also unusual to see. 

[NWBuck 8587]

On 4/27/2024 at 7:03 PM, Ignatius said:

Maryland crab cakes rule ass…

Hmmm... If "crabcakes and football" is what Maryland does, and we've seen the quality of their football...

[YGIFS 19452]

Well I went to both the game in Austin and the one in D.C.  And they beat they shit out of us both times.  And I only got one crabcake between the two trips and it was fantastic.  So, I dunno.  

Random thought-every year about 30,000 people kill themselves with a gun in this country.  After they do that, do they still responsibly secure the gun safely so nobody else can access it, or?  

Edited April 29 by YGIFS

[Brisketexan 105371]

My theory is because we’re in this weird transition period in which most new cars have auto headlight functions, but most old cars don’t. So people sometimes drive a car that has the function, and sometimes drive a car that doesn’t. They get used to the function in their new car and forget to turn them on in the old. 

The problem is compounded because many newer cars also have daytime running lights, which means that the parking lights are always on, and sometimes means the headlights are on, but not the tail lights.  When it gets dark, people see the light in front of them because of the running lights function, and never turn on the full headlights. 

I get that.
What I don’t get is that there is zero awareness of someone behind them flashing their lights and even honking at them.

[GoPokes83 2240]

Maybe this should be in the football thread, but with the disparity of talent the worst pro team could easily demolish the best college team, but what about the UFL? Haven’t seen a lot but the talent seems better than I expected.

[Ignatius 4029]

19 hours ago, YGIFS said:

Random thought-every year about 30,000 people kill themselves with a gun in this country.  After they do that, do they still responsibly secure the gun safely so nobody else can access it, or?  

Whatever your point is, you failed…

[Underdog 28775]

Loved me some Kathleen Sullivan back in the day… 

 

[YGIFS 19452]

27 minutes ago, Ignatius said:

Whatever your point is, you failed…

You’ve never ever wondered what happens to all those weapons?  Obviously most of the time another adult or first responder finds it. Or it’s some kinda murder-suicide.   But a guy at a meeting of ours did it and kids found it.  Thankfully nothing more tragic happened.  But that’s 30k weapons dropped on floors or in cars. I had a random thought that we never really give much thought to what happens after somebody finds it that doesn’t know what they’re doing or is in shock.  Just something random and tragic that we never talk about as a society.  Coulda been so much worse

[52-80 19257]

how do people measure the volumetric capacity of a soft bag like a plastic trash bag or a zip loc?  because you can load that shit to the absolute brim

[Superhero 8845]

My next for neighbors listed their house for $1.8M, which I thought was a tad low.

I checked Zillow last night and the house was sold for $2M.

Crazy. 

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

Here is 15 year old Tyson fighting some 15 year old palooka. My guess is this is probably a fair representation of what any of us would do against Iron Mike. 
 

 

 

[nnm 36655]

6 hours ago, Superhero said:

My next for neighbors listed their house for $1.8M, which I thought was a tad low.

I checked Zillow last night and the house was sold for $2M.

Crazy. 

[thunderlounge 7939]

Living in California, he wasn’t. 

[Superhero 8845]

1 hour ago, thunderlounge said:

Living in California, he wasn’t. 

True. My daughter's friend moved into a house a few neighborhoods over that was $3.8M.

Would probably cost $1M in TX.

[deft 6880]

Here is 15 year old Tyson fighting some 15 year old palooka. My guess is this is probably a fair representation of what any of us would do against Iron Mike. 
 
 
 

I hope he murders Logan Paul. And then I hope everyone forgets who Logan Paul was. And then all of Logan Paul’s family is forced to drink prime until the microplastics kill at least the other brother.

[tbone_ 14166]

15yo Tyson was not your average 15yo. Holy shit at that video.

[thunderlounge 7939]

I dunno, but ol boy bout to get his ass whooped by an almost 60yr old grown-ass man.

 

[YGIFS 19452]

I have noticed over the years a high number of not quite evil, but villain adjacent characters in shows and movies who will have a discussion with a primary character (good, bad, or indifferent) at some sort of lowly restaurant/diner/coffee shop/etc.  And their veiled threat will come just as they are reaching for a tissue paper-thin napkin from one those old school vertical metallic dispensers as they dispense with their commentary.  And barely wipe their mouth before making their exit.  I never realized what a ubiquitous trope it was/is.  

Also, we need to celebrate libraries more for recycling all the batteries from all my kids' shit toys that run through them like Mike Lindell runs through 8-balls.  

[tbone_ 14166]

When is this nonsense taking place?

[thunderlounge 7939]

27 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

When is this nonsense taking place?

7/20 on netflix, live from Jerrah World. Also, it’s sanctioned. 

Edited May 2 by thunderlounge

[52-80 19257]

Tyson vs lil Roy Jones was a lot of 1 punch and then clinching. All boxers look impressive when shadow boxing.  I just hope his cardio holds up at his age. 

That said, Jake shows basically 0 cardio fighting washouts so who knows...

[tbone_ 14166]

This is what I hate about our world.

In a normal world, I’d say wtf does Jake Paul have to gain from this fight? If he wins, congrats dickhead, you just beat a 60 yo guy. If he loses, congrats dickhead, you just lost to a 60 yo guy.

But in this shittastic bizzarro simulation world, he wins just because it gets people talking about him. Reality tv trumps all.

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

I bet cardio decides it.  Tyson will still have old man strength and if he can hit him early, it'll be lights out (fingers crossed).  If Paul can clench and jump around the ring for a few rounds, there is no way a grandpa can keep doing that forever.

[nnm 36655]

12 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

This is what I hate about our world.

In a normal world, I’d say wtf does Jake Paul have to gain from this fight? If he wins, congrats dickhead, you just beat a 60 yo guy. If he loses, congrats dickhead, you just lost to a 60 yo guy.

But in this shittastic bizzarro simulation world, he wins just because it gets people talking about him. Reality tv trumps all.

Watch the Netflix Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child.  It’s all about promotion. Tyson loves Jake. Thinks he’s great for the sport.  More people have watched JP fights than any fight in recent memory.

Whatever the result, it’s not going to be a Tyson walkover, because Mike wants to promote. It’s not about boxing skills.  It’s about eyeballs and dollars.

For the record, I think “influencers” like JP are a scourge on society. 

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

 

waiting until he's too old to do this makes this shit.  

[Armybrat 40917]

Reminds me of the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” farce where Billie Jean King whipped 55 year old big mouth Bobby Riggs in three straight sets 6/4, 6/3, 6/3. 
30,000 watched it in the Astrodome along with 90 million on TV. 
IIRC, it was $100,000 - winner take all.

[Crapinon 2270]

1 hour ago, BehoId, The Underminer! said:

I bet cardio decides it.  Tyson will still have old man strength and if he can hit him early, it'll be lights out (fingers crossed).  If Paul can clench and jump around the ring for a few rounds, there is no way a grandpa can keep doing that forever.

They're wearing 16 oz gloves. While I have no doubt me being hit by Tyson wearing them would kill me, in the world of boxing it's akin to being hit by a pillow. 

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

23 minutes ago, Crapinon said:

They're wearing 16 oz gloves. While I have no doubt me being hit by Tyson wearing them would kill me, in the world of boxing it's akin to being hit by a pillow. 

damn

[Underdog 28775]

Good Lord that uppercut was brutal. 

[Crapinon 2270]

4 hours ago, Armybrat said:

Reminds me of the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” farce where Billie Jean King whipped 55 year old big mouth Bobby Riggs in three straight sets 6/4, 6/3, 6/3. 
30,000 watched it in the Astrodome along with 90 million on TV. 
IIRC, it was $100,000 - winner take all.

Bobby Riggs was a tennis hustler deluxe. I know he had a angle to make money, even while losing. 

[tbone_ 14166]

Watch the Netflix Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child.  It’s all about promotion. Tyson loves Jake. Thinks he’s great for the sport.  More people have watched JP fights than any fight in recent memory.
Whatever the result, it’s not going to be a Tyson walkover, because Mike wants to promote. It’s not about boxing skills.  It’s about eyeballs and dollars.
For the record, I think “influencers” like JP are a scourge on society. 

All makes sense. I’ll pass on the Netflix doc.

[Underdog 28775]

Manwich/sloppy joes never disappoint. 

[Gil Bang 26032]

On 4/9/2024 at 11:09 AM, Horn_Spanker said:

Went to pick up a prescription and was told it would be $67.  Why so high?  Insurance doesn't like the quantity of 20.  Took out two and the price dropped to $2.

WTF?

 

So, 18 boners before you need a refill?

[ztejas 43540]

7 hours ago, Crapinon said:

They're wearing 16 oz gloves. While I have no doubt me being hit by Tyson wearing them would kill me, in the world of boxing it's akin to being hit by a pillow. 

I was under the impression that gloves amplified the concussive force. 

[Crapinon 2270]

1 hour ago, ztejas said:

I was under the impression that gloves amplified the concussive force. 

I don't think so. It means more padding and the heavier the glove the more energy you have to exert to move it. 

"A heavier glove does not hit harder, nor does it hurt the opponent more. Choosing a heavier glove is more about ensuring the safety of you and your partner than about inflicting damage on an opponent. Heavier gloves have more padding, designed to better soften the blow of a hard hit as you leverage your body weight into a punch. To hit harder, work on improving your technique - not sizing up your gloves."

https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/boxing-equipment/boxing-glove-ounces-explained/ 

[Prepuce of Doom 21104]

I think there's almost no chance that Tyson punches Paul to death, and anything less will be a disappointment, so I won't be tuning in. 

[tfoolry 8238]

13 hours ago, BehoId, The Underminer! said:

 

waiting until he's too old to do this makes this shit.  

[shakahorn 1645]

9 hours ago, Crapinon said:

Bobby Riggs was a tennis hustler deluxe. I know he had a angle to make money, even while losing. 

Rumor was he bet big against himself.

[Superhero 8845]

Listening to Colin Jost’s audiobook “A Very Punchable Face”. He has had a very interesting life, and I would kill each and everyone one of you to have a drink with him.

[Native Horn 3516]

8 hours ago, Superhero said:

Listening to Colin Jost’s audiobook “A Very Punchable Face”. He has had a very interesting life, and I would kill each and everyone one of you to have a drink with him.

Perfect.  While you do that, I'll entertain his wife.

[Gil Bang 26032]

Hard to imagine that this kid's from Oklahoma