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Mid-Morning Art Thread [Kris]
Camille Pissarro The first thing I noticed about this work was the light. It is a bright, near-cloudless spring day. The French sun hangs high in the sky, creating bright highlights and little shadow. The light brightens the colors and flattens the forms. The blooming white flowers on the trees glow in the sunlight against its greens and grays. The brown in the field is not an ugly, muddy color but a light, warm tan. Few greens are used here. The grasses and leaves are just starting to grow in. For me, this allows white to dominate the painting. Pissarro designed his painting with a low horizon, emphasizing the sky. The large blue shape of the sky is dotted with patches of white clouds – some puffy, some streaky. The clouds arc across the sky, looking like a huge dome. In this work, the horizon does not form the usual boundary between earth and sky. Sure, Pissarro colors separate the regions. Below, browns and greens dominate while above are blue and white. A long picket fence or wall runs the length of the canvas along that line in the background. However, that horizontal is interrupted by the many verticals of the trees. They break out of their terrestrial plane into the other. One tall, skinny tree in the back stabs into the blue sky while the branches of the bare tree in front of it zig-zag through. The large tree on the left thrusts into the sky and spreads its branches. The cluster of small blossoms resemble the puffy clouds. The green leaves have a similar intensity to the blue and, to me, blend together. The artist’s technique is quick and sketchy. He was an Impressionist but preferred the simple, everyday life of rural communities. He is painting in the open air and captures the lighting and colors accurately. The figures are simplified and unemphasized and almost get lost in the work. It’s interesting how different people react to the same work of art. CBD thought there was a disconnect between elements of the painting. To him, the lighting seemed to say it was fall or winter, but the trees said spring. He found it odd. On the other hand, I think the brightness of the light and the lack of shadow complements the season. It’s bright and sunny. The ground is not muddy and gross. The trees are blooming and probably smell wonderful. After a long winter, these things can be uplifting to the soul. I know after the winter I’ve had, I cannot wait for spring.
Comments
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Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 07, 2024 09:33 AM (Mw26n)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 09:34 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:34 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 07, 2024 09:34 AM (GPVin)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 09:34 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:34 AM (9yWhg)
Stabs? Thrusts? Man, who knew art criticism was so...violent.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (CsUN+)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:34 AM (9yWhg)
I'd say apple/pear.
Posted by: BignJames at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (AwYPR)
Would hang.
Posted by: Ham Biscuits at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (P507r)
Posted by: Hint, hint at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (NBVIP)
Before chemtrails!
Posted by: Heirloominati at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (CtJ/Z)
Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: red speck at February 07, 2024 09:35 AM (0Id0S)
Posted by: vic at February 07, 2024 09:36 AM (A5THL)
* cigarette *
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 07, 2024 09:36 AM (IG4Id)
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 09:36 AM (CsUN+)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 09:36 AM (pohLc)
Cob fight!
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Hmmm... at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (MXUoT)
"The grasses and leaves are just starting to grow in. For me, this allows white to dominate the painting."
Just like I suspected. White supremacy.
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (ZwueQ)
Stabs? Thrusts? Man, who knew art criticism was so...violent.
Posted by: Archimedes
Who knew art criticism was so sexual?
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (KNxm9)
* cigarette *
I do not love fruit trees. They germinate suicidal. They look for any and all ways to die on you. F*** fruit trees.
You just can't get quality commentary like this on other sites.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (CsUN+)
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (J8LnB)
Posted by: red speck at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (0Id0S)
Posted by: She Hobbit
In the bathroom. Over the toilet.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:38 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 07, 2024 09:38 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024 09:38 AM (ZwueQ)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 07, 2024 09:38 AM (Zz0t1)
Orchard in Bloom, Louveciennes, 1872
West Building, Main Floor - Gallery 87
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 45.1 x 54.9 cm (17 3/4 x 21 5/8 in.)
framed: 70.8 x 80.6 x 5.7 cm (27 7/8 x 31 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:38 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 07, 2024 09:38 AM (Zz0t1)
I have about 75 in my backyard that "volunteered."
I'm waiting for the law....
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 07, 2024 09:39 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 09:39 AM (gSZYf)
Thanks for suggesting this painting and your analysis. It is a lovely reminder that spring is on the way. Love those first fruit tree blossoms and Pissarro captures the warmth of an early spring sun.
Posted by: JTB at February 07, 2024 09:39 AM (zudum)
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 09:39 AM (OyyDO)
You're welcome.
Posted by: The Patriarchy at February 07, 2024 09:39 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (9yWhg)
Stabs? Thrusts? Man, who knew art criticism was so...violent.
Posted by: Archimedes
Who knew art criticism was so sexual?
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (KNxm9)
And just like that the Horde confirms a new sexuality. Stabbysexual.
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (ZwueQ)
That my favorite part about living near the coast!
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (MoZTd)
Core principles - a limerick
The orchardist's daughter, Miss Keeling
Wore a dress that was mighty revealing
As sweet as huckleberry pie
The apple of her father's eye
But to me she wasn't even a peeling.
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (991eG)
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:37 AM (KNxm9)
Tell me you've never taken an art history class without telling me you've never taken an art history class.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (OyyDO)
Before chemtrails!
Posted by: Heirloominati
Nothing ruins a spaghetti western faster than chemtrails.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 09:40 AM (Q0kLU)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (UnA8+)
The problem with fruit trees is that they're forever dropping fruit. If you don't plan on eating it, it just makes bug-infested mess. It is fun to hit an apple with the lawnmower, though.
Posted by: red speck at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (0Id0S)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 07, 2024 09:42 AM (GPVin)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (UnA8+)
You can do it!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 09:42 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: red speck at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (0Id0S)
Yellow Jacket magnet.
Posted by: BignJames at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (AwYPR)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (9yWhg)
That being said.
It's a one glance and done piece of boring art. Perfect for your doctor's or dentist's office.
Inoffensive, bland, vaguely happy making.
You get this in Hong Kong fo' two dollah!!!
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (UnA8+)
He changed it from Poopbomb !
Posted by: JT at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (T4tVD)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (UnA8+)
Urine big trouble if you do...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (gSZYf)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
What sniper?
* sthuwip *
* flop *
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 07, 2024 09:44 AM (IG4Id)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 09:44 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:44 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Miss Keeling at February 07, 2024 09:45 AM (NBVIP)
Where is Louveciennes?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:43 AM (9yWhg)
A western suburb of Paris.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 07, 2024 09:45 AM (MoZTd)
Posted by: From about That Time at February 07, 2024 09:45 AM (4780s)
Posted by: JTB at February 07, 2024 09:45 AM (zudum)
Those sourpuss surrender monkeys think they own everything!
Posted by: BurtTC
That's no sun.
Posted by: Obi-Kan Wenobi at February 07, 2024 09:45 AM (MXUoT)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (ENQN6)
Who painted a portrait of Charo;
But the gent from the Tate
Said, "sorry, too late -
"We only buy stuff that's bizarro!"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (Q0kLU)
Posted by: BurtTC
Pfft. He didn't score the big gold that I did.
Posted by: Hernan Cortez at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (9yWhg)
What sniper?
* sthuwip *
* flop *
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 07, 2024 09:44 AM (IG4Id)
They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (MoZTd)
Posted by: red speck at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (0Id0S)
Wolley Kau! You sound just like the lovely and fruittreeophobic Mrs naturalfake.
Same goes for Japanese-style cherry trees and Magnolias, and probably mimosa trees but the city doesn't allow those any more.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 07, 2024 09:47 AM (MoZTd)
Posted by: Hint, hint at February 07, 2024 09:47 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: From about That Time at February 07, 2024 09:47 AM (4780s)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (MoZTd)
It pays not to underestimate a confederate with a rifle.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 09:47 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (nFnyb)
Probably cuz too many teenagers would congregate underneath getting plastered.
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024 09:48 AM (ZwueQ)
Who painted a portrait of Charo;
But the gent from the Tate
Said, "sorry, too late -
"We only buy stuff that's bizarro!"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (Q0kLU)
choochie choochie
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:48 AM (ENQN6)
Those bitches are everywhere here in NoVa. We had one in our front yard, until it got blown over in a storm.
Damn thing wouldn't drop its leaves until January.
We have a crape myrtle now. Much nicer.
Posted by: Hernan Cortez at February 07, 2024 09:49 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (UnA8+)
FUN FACT:
Pissarro was also known for playing in an orchestra.
He was the pianist!
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 09:50 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: Tuna at February 07, 2024 09:50 AM (oaGWv)
Who painted a portrait of Charo;
But the gent from the Tate
Said, "sorry, too late -
"We only buy stuff that's bizarro!"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (Q0kLU)
choochie choochie
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:48 AM (ENQN6)
Bizarro am enjoy modern art. Bizarro am posing on couch fully clothed.
Posted by: Bizarro at February 07, 2024 09:50 AM (ZwueQ)
Posted by: red speck
You can get drunk off rotting fruit, you know.
Posted by: Hernan Cortez at February 07, 2024 09:50 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:51 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: BurtTC
Pfft. He didn't score the big gold that I did.
Posted by: Hernan Cortez at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (9yWhg)
No but seriously, I looked it up, after I said that, because I wasn't sure WHEN he was contemporary... earlier than I thought.
And man, dude, that's a hella beard you got going there. Positively Marxian.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 09:51 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:51 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (MoZTd)
It pays not to underestimate a confederate with a rifle.
Posted by: Xipe Totec
Kentucky Windage is real. And it's spectacular.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:51 AM (KNxm9)
I really worry about my orange tree. She's a champion near as old as I am.
Posted by: torabora at February 07, 2024 09:52 AM (6z3pO)
Posted by: Hernan Cortez at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (9yWhg)
But what about the golden shower?
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:52 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: red speck
You can get drunk off rotting fruit, you know.
Posted by: Hernan Cortez at February 07, 2024 09:50 AM (9yWhg)
Chirp! Chirp chirp squeak!
Posted by: Drunk squirrel trying to pick a fight at February 07, 2024 09:52 AM (ZwueQ)
Posted by: red speck
You can get drunk off rotting fruit, you know.
Posted by: Hernan Cortez
Mooses everywhere agree.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:52 AM (KNxm9)
Would definitely hang.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 07, 2024 09:52 AM (N39Ws)
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:51 AM (KNxm9)
Kentucky Windage comes from a bad bucket of KFC
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:52 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 09:51 AM (GQ36l)
He starred in "My Favorite Marxian" from 1963 to 1966.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 09:53 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: Apply gp Directly To Forehead at February 07, 2024 09:53 AM (MvF+J)
Posted by: Tay Tay at February 07, 2024 09:53 AM (NBVIP)
"Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy"
You dumb rubes, why are you so sad? Dow's at 38K, everything grrrrrreat. 4 More Years, 4 More Years!!
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 09:54 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 09:54 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: Apply gp Directly To Forehead at February 07, 2024 09:53 AM (MvF+J)
I blame Seinfeld.
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024 09:55 AM (ZwueQ)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 09:55 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Nina Totenbag at February 07, 2024 09:57 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at February 07, 2024 09:57 AM (wzAuc)
Posted by: Moe Greene at February 07, 2024 09:57 AM (V5BDR)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 09:57 AM (Q0kLU)
Posted by: Apply gp Directly To Forehead
Meanwhile, at Pronhun & xhamster, traffic is up.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:58 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 09:58 AM (yjAVs)
Who painted a portrait of Charo;
But the gent from the Tate
Said, "sorry, too late -
"We only buy stuff that's bizarro!"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 09:46 AM (Q0kLU)
choochie choochie
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 09:48 AM (ENQN6)
I think I've heard Charro was actually quite an accomplished musician, but had to resort to shaking her maracas, in order to make a living.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 09:58 AM (knah8)
------
Tell me you've never taken an art history class without telling me you've never taken an art history class.
When there's no definitive right or wrong answer, the topic always turns to sex one way or the other.
BTW, Kris, on your suggestion I bought a used copy of Gardner's Art Through the Ages (8th ed. I think) but I haven't picked it up yet. I mean that literally. The thing weighs a freakin' ton.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 07, 2024 09:59 AM (sNc8Y)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 09:59 AM (R4t5M)
CNBC: Yum Brands disappoints as Middle East conflict weighs on sales growth
Sure, Jan. People didn't eat at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut because of the Middle East conflict. Has nothing to do with the fact Bidenflation has made it so a taco is $4 at Taco Bell.
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Navy Joan at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
Kentucky Windage was formed on November 22, 1963.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 09:41 AM (UnA8+)
Urine big trouble if you do...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
R-E-S-P-E-E-C-T
Posted by: Urethra Franklin at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (w9Wax)
Posted by: Apply gp Directly To Forehead at February 07, 2024 09:53 AM (MvF+J)
Does that mean the opposite of what it sounds like it means?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (knah8)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (eYF7X)
CNBC: Yum Brands disappoints as Middle East conflict weighs on sales growth
Sure, Jan. People didn't eat at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut because of the Middle East conflict. Has nothing to do with the fact Bidenflation has made it so a taco is $4 at Taco Bell.
Posted by: Montec
I remember when you could get a six pack of Taco Bell tacos 🌮 for $4.99.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (KNxm9)
___
Maybe if you stopped giving kids puberty blockers, they'd beat off more? Just spit balling ideas here.
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Minnfidel at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (4p0Xq)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 07, 2024 09:59 AM (sNc8Y)
Cool! Yeah, they're huge. Had to lug that to class 3x a week for years.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (OyyDO)
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (KNxm9)
**********
24 Hour Poetry - a limerick
It's hard to make a limerick of Pissarro
I just might have to beg, steal or borrow
It'll take a little time. But...
Hey! I'll tell you what!
Let me get back to you tomorrow
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:02 AM (991eG)
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:02 AM (DyHJQ)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at February 07, 2024 10:02 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:03 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: L - Who wants a new Mussolini form of government at February 07, 2024 10:03 AM (GshMh)
Posted by: Hint, hint at February 07, 2024 10:04 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
Max doesn't like it when we change his food. He quietly lets us know.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:04 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: Jared, not looking forward to shower time at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (KNxm9)
We had a few decent Mexican restaurants back in the Midwest, but by the time I moved out here, where the authentic stuff is made, I can't eat it anymore.
And then I drive by a Taco Bell, and think "what the hell are you even doing here?" But there's always a line a the drive through.
Gringos.....
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (knah8)
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 09:58 AM (KNxm9)
++++
Three people consume one hour of content per day on average.
One of the three decides to quit porn because its consuming more of his life.
The other two let it consume more of their lives.
Two people consume two hours of content per day on average.
The total just went up. And it's far easier than that in reality because 1/3 of the market isn't deciding to exit.
This is an (im)moral panic on the Left because porn is extremely important to their social engineering. *Any* evidence of people checking out from it needs to be suppressed. Any advocacy from their peers that maybe people shouldn't do or watch porno is much more dangerous and hated. This doesn't appear to be a large-scale movement, but the Left is treating it like it is.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Slim Pickens at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (991eG)
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 10:06 AM (CsUN+)
Posted by: Jared, not looking forward to shower time at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (R4t5M)
I'm honestly shocked he didn't get Jeffrey Dahmer'd.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:06 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:01 AM (bWsRe)
That's what SHE said!
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:07 AM (knah8)
She is a very talented classical guitarist. I think she got a scholarship as a teen to study with Segovia. It was startling to see her play after all the years of coochie coochie stuff.
Posted by: JTB at February 07, 2024 10:08 AM (zudum)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:08 AM (9yWhg)
When I was traveling a lot for bidness, I had a $50 per diem for food. I lived on those $5 foot longs and pocketed the difference. $35-40 a day tax free income.
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:09 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:08 AM (9yWhg)
++++
I always preferred Autumn as my favorite season.
Then I moved to where I live now. Autumn is now my second-favorite season. Spring is so spectacular here that it ran away with the prize.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:09 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Jared, not looking forward to shower time at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (R4t5M)
I'm honestly shocked he didn't get Jeffrey Dahmer'd.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:06 AM (UnA8+)
His crimes are extremely benign, compared to others.
From what I understand, he's got a fairly easy life in prison... and has been known to have young female pen pals.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:09 AM (knah8)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (xYUCo)
And then I drive by a Taco Bell, and think "what the hell are you even doing here?" But there's always a line a the drive through.
Gringos.....
Posted by: BurtTC
Olive Garden vs. authentic Italian-American has entered the chat.
Mutagons!
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (J47y1)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:09 AM (bWsRe)
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Good scam if you can work it. At my company, it all went through the corporate card or reimbursement process. The per diem was actually just a budget. No way to pocket the difference, because the company just paid actual cost up to the limit.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (yjAVs)
‘ Yes, I know it's Pizarro. It's a joke. Sue me.’
It really pisses me off when people spell it like that.
Posted by: Francisco Pizarro at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (jbnUc)
Posted by: runner at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (V13WU)
Posted by: Joe Mannix
Spring in Virginia is very nice for the two weeks it lasts between windchill and jungle-like heat and humidity.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:11 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:08 AM (9yWhg)
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I always preferred Autumn as my favorite season.
Then I moved to where I live now. Autumn is now my second-favorite season. Spring is so spectacular here that it ran away with the prize.
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Autumn demands a nice Autumnal Drink. Recipe: Jigger of Bourbon, Simple Sugar, Apple Cider, twist of Lemon. Cinnamon is optional. Its what's good for you.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:12 AM (DyHJQ)
Stabs? Thrusts? Man, who knew art criticism was so...violent.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Who knew art criticism was so sexual?
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024
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And just like that the Horde confirms a new sexuality. Stabbysexual.
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024
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Thrust and parry . . . that's what the kids are calling it these days
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:12 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: JTB at February 07, 2024 10:08 AM (zudum)
It's a shame what the music industry does to artists. Not my style, but still.
Related, I was well into my adulthood before I found out Dolly Parton was a prolific songwriter, respected by those who DO like her stuff as one of the best ever.
I just thought she was a BBBB.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:12 AM (knah8)
Posted by: Slim Pickens at February 07, 2024 10:05 AM (991eG)
Likely only tumbling tumbleweeds.
Posted by: Slim Whitman at February 07, 2024 10:12 AM (NgqoH)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:12 AM (DyHJQ)
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This sounds like too much for me. Just the bourbon is fine.
If it needs to be warmed up, that's what putting it in coffee is for!
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (yjAVs)
Concur. Summer is too hot in NoVA. Winter has its allure, but still comes in last. The worst thing would be to live in a place without seasons. NoVa is an unending parade of changes. I love it.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (CsUN+)
And even then, I'm not sure.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Pudinhead
That sounds delicious.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (yjAVs)
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I had that system as well at other companies. This particular one was straight up $50/day, no receipts needed. It was a line item on expense reports, per day. And even better, travel days counted as well. So if I for example, had a 7pm flight, I got $50 for that day as well, even though I usually wouldn't eat anything since I'd eat at home before leaving.
The money was nice and also it was great to not worry about receipts.
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (bWsRe)
And then I drive by a Taco Bell, and think "what the hell are you even doing here?" But there's always a line a the drive through.
Gringos.....
Posted by: BurtTC
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The most boring, bland, and unexciting Mexican fare I ever had was in Pittsburgh. And yet my hostess proclaimed that it was one of the most popular Mex restaurants in town and that it trumpeted itself as "authentic."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (J2vNu)
If you live in Cali best consider building and ark.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (eYF7X)
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (CsUN+)
PA only has 3 seasons :
-Almost Winter
-Winter
-Road Construction
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: A saying from Sweden, I think at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (NBVIP)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:08 AM (9yWhg)
Spring is missing an essential element....DEER SEASON!!!
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (pohLc)
*******
The cute thing about adolescent medicine physicians is how they continue to believe that teenagers tell the truth on self-reported sex and drug questionnaires.
Posted by: Slim Pickens at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (991eG)
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:12 AM (DyHJQ)
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Actually, this does sound really good and I might try it, though without the simple syrup. I really don't like sweet drinks, and the cider alone is probably more than enough.
I will probably prefer just the straight bourbon, but this sounds worth trying the more I think about it.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (yjAVs)
Mutagons!
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:10 AM (J47y1)
Yep. Born and raised in St. Louis, there are world class Italian restaurants in town, and even the fairly cheap ones are fantastic.
But then people want to go to Olive Garden... phillistinos.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (knah8)
Posted by: Pudinhead
That sounds delicious.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:13 AM (9yWhg)
I've done something similar with Apple Jack instead of bourbon. Best enjoyed 'round a blazing fire pit on a cool Autumn evening.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (NgqoH)
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Concur. Summer is too hot in NoVA. Winter has its allure, but still comes in last. The worst thing would be to live in a place without seasons. NoVa is an unending parade of changes. I love it.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024
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You lucky people with your "spring," "fall," and "winter."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (J2vNu)
There is no good food in PA (aside from junk snacks that we all know we shouldn't be eating). There just isn't.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (991eG)
Posted by: A saying from Sweden, I think at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (NBVIP)
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That's like "There is no such thing as a bad product, only a bad price."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (yjAVs)
The 69-year-old actor’s piece was headlined: “I love electric vehicles – and was an early adopter. But increasingly I feel duped.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: XTC
Not Philly cheese steaks?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (J2vNu)
I guess moist and less moist are the only two seasons in Nawlins?
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (NgqoH)
Self-abstinence is popular online
Masturbation is in swift decline
Therapist are in a stew
But, the docs know what to do
Take two looks at nekkid Heidi Klum. You'll be fine.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: Ethiopian restaurant at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (NBVIP)
'Woke Kindergarten' teacher calls for destruction of America: 'We've been trying to end y'all'
The public school consultant said that there are extraterrestrial beings that are 'oppressed'
http://tinyurl.com/ydey6vm3
Well, at least they're not wetbacks.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (FVME7)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (UnA8+)
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Cheesesteak sandwiches (Philly)
Thin-crust pizza (Pittsburgh. No joke. Pittsburgh gives - or at least gave - NYC a run for its money.)
Bread (the whole state, as far as I know)
They also generally do pretty will with Italian more generally.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (J2vNu)
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Have you ever tasted Cincinnati Chili? That stuff sucks donkey dicks. Something went wrong with the Midwest.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (DyHJQ)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (L8hCM)
The 69-year-old actor’s piece was headlined: “I love electric vehicles – and was an early adopter. But increasingly I feel duped.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (RHGPo)
How dare you?!! Burn the witch!!
Posted by: Greta Thurntard at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (NgqoH)
"When the horizon's at the bottom, it's interesting. When the horizon's at the top, it's interesting. When the horizon's in the middle, it's boring..."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (BxvY+)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (9yWhg)
Up until about the Early 2010s, you still had "PA Dutch Style" family restaurants that had nice comfort foods, but they're all gone.
As far as Philly cheese steaks?
Cheez Whiz is disgusting.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:19 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:19 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:19 AM (eYF7X)
Why are so many robots white? Mark Paterson, University of Pittsburgh
Problems of racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence algorithms...also arise in social robots, which have physical bodies modeled on nonthreatening versions of humans...So, to adapt the famous Twitter hashtag, why #robotssowhite?
If multi racial dolls are finally accepted and manufactured and necessary why not the same for robots?[/i
Why make it about race at all? There's enough real racism without inventing some. If everything becomes a matter of race - then nothing is.
Because it's important! Kenneth and Mamie Clark investigated how Black children viewed their racial identities. Given a choice between Black and white dolls, Black children preferred to play with white dolls, and ascribed positive characteristics to the white dolls but negative characteristics to the Black ones.
The Clarks concluded that Black children – as a result of living in a racist society – had come to see themselves in a negative light.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 07, 2024 10:19 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024
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Those sites and their side-pieces want you to undergo age verification before you can browse the offerings.
Or so I've heard. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (J2vNu)
To Hell with firing the lackeys, impeach this stupid SOB.
Posted by: vic at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (A5THL)
Posted by: BurtTC
What does Dolly Parton's husband do when he comes home from work?
Grabs a bush and heads to the mountains.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (9yWhg)
Thin-crust pizza (Pittsburgh. No joke. Pittsburgh gives - or at least gave - NYC a run for its money.)
Bread (the whole state, as far as I know)
They also generally do pretty will with Italian more generally.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (yjAVs)
Cheese steaks are good. John's roast pork with broccoli rabe and provolone is better. For PA pizza, NOTHING beats Old Forge style.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (NgqoH)
Obviously we need more Muslim Robots covered in in full-body trash bag burqas...
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:18 AM (DyHJQ)
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If you were to tell me that Cincinnati-style chili (Skyline Chili) was used as a casus belli at one point, I would probably believe you.
Cincinnati is a great town and I strongly considered moving there at one point. Southern Ohio more generally is a really nice place.
But Skyline Chili is an affront to cuisine and to man.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (yjAVs)
http://tinyurl.com/79jn9sax
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024
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I'll take one of each, please
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:21 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: XTC
soft pretzels
cheesesteaks
Goldenberg's Peanut Chews
TastyKakes
Posted by: SMOD at February 07, 2024 10:21 AM (RHGPo)
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Once you get about 60 miles from a Great Lake you are in the South.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:22 AM (DyHJQ)
PA is a food oasis.
And the place is lousy with every other cuisine you could imagine, and it's all good except for most of the pizza.
Seriously PA, the British come to us and say our pizza sucks. Get your shit together.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:22 AM (9UlRk)
http://tinyurl.com/79jn9sax
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:19 AM (eYF7X)
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A brown-eyed blonde whelped a blue-eyed brunette? Interesting mix of recessives.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:22 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (9yWhg)
But Skyline Chili is an affront to cuisine and to man.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (yjAVs)
It's also the Troon Capital of the United States.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024
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I've made something like it at home -- chili over spaghetti or angel hair pasta, right? Worked out fine.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (bWsRe)
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Racist robots make sense if you live in a world where the demand for racism so vastly exceeds the supply that they must literally synthesize it to plug the hole in the market.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (FVME7)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (UnA8+)
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Really? Why?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (yjAVs)
The Racism Theory of Value?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (9yWhg)
A local organization that helps immigrants set up a food market that has separate restaurant booths run by people right off the boat. It's marketed as incubator space for immigrant entrepreneurs. Totally authentic food. I've gone from stall to stall getting a bit of this or some of that for lunch. The food's fantastic.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (OyyDO)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (9UlRk)
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LOL.
Yes. Also known as "Critical Race Theory."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (bWsRe)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024
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I guess moist and less moist are the only two seasons in Nawlins?
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 07, 2024
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Pretty much. Also described as "Two seasons, January and SUMMER."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (hyRRf)
http://tinyurl.com/79jn9sax
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:19 AM (eYF7X)
*Gives thanks to the gods new and old*
Posted by: Robert at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (ZwueQ)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:23 AM (UnA8+)
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Really? Why?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (yjAVs)
Cincinatti chili!!!!
Yeesh, do you even need to ask?
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (nFnyb)
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Oyster season and then the beat down.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (DyHJQ)
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (NgqoH)
That is a solid sandwich...and damned big to boot!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (gSZYf)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:24 AM (yjAVs)
No idea why.
But there are a _lot_ of Troons in the Cincinnatti area.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (bWsRe)
("How long's it been since you had a big, thick, steamin' bowl of Wolf Brand Chili?")
. . . and some whole grain pasta. Maybe that would make a good dinner tonight.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (9yWhg)
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Especially if you're with one of those groups.
The best Indian meal I've ever had was in the awful city of Boston. I was there on business. We agreed on Indian food and one of our party was in for the meeting from India. He asked us if we liked spicy food and if we were picky. We all agreed that we did and we weren't.
He said he'd take care of ordering. He took our menus, spoke with our waiter in their native tongue for a while, and that was that.
I have no idea what most of the stuff was. It was absolutely stellar, though. Top 5 meal I've ever had.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (eYF7X)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:15 AM (pohLc)
Spring gobbler can be nice. Sadly, I haven't been in years.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:28 AM (R4t5M)
Time to Hydrate - a limerick
When masturbating here's a common mistake
Don't do it all day long like my friend Jake
An orgasm is a clue
That nature's telling you
Perhaps it's time for you to take a break
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:28 AM (991eG)
Yeesh, do you even need to ask?
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (nFnyb)
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LOL
I'm going with this answer.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:28 AM (yjAVs)
Condolences Jim. Been there, done that.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:28 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (hyRRf)
I like what he does with brown, of all colors.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:28 AM (OyyDO)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:14 AM (J2vNu)
Authentic Mexican is not necessarily spicy, that's an Americanized version, but it should be flavorful. I have a relative (married into the family) who would make salsa, and give it to everybody. He'd say "it's authentic, we don't make it too spicy." No, your salsa's just shitty, dude.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:29 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:29 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024
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Yeah, what is this sudden infatuation with "street food"? My mother taught me never to pick up stuff from the street, let alone eat it. My DNA includes a tablecloth, silver, and china.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:16 AM (UnA8+)
I've had some good fried chicken and mashed potatoes in Amish country.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (Q0kLU)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (J2vNu)
Youtube algorithms.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
All luck to you!
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (hyRRf)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (yjAVs)
It reminds me of a local sandwich place that caters to drunks. They open at 10:00pm, and serve sandwiches that are monstrosities...filled with tater tots and French fries...stuffed to the gills and horrible looking...and tasting. But at 2:00am, that's what the inebriated want.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (gSZYf)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:31 AM (9UlRk)
I have no idea what most of the stuff was. It was absolutely stellar, though. Top 5 meal I've ever had.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (yjAVs)
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One of the first places we found in this little, rural corner of NC was an Indian place. I ordered online and told them to make it as hot as possible.
I showed up, and the guy (he might have been Nepalese, but he definitely wasn't Indian) looked at me like I was going to melt my head with what I was taking away. He told me to be careful.
I've never eaten anything so hot that I could never finish it, and that was not an exception. It was pretty hot, though. I want to go back. It was delicious. I love Indian food.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:31 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: XTC
??? Scrapple, birch beer, german potato salad, red beet eggs, etc. . . .
what's wrong with you?
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:31 AM (J47y1)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Prayers to you and your family.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:31 AM (eYF7X)
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:25 AM (hyRRf)
I like what he does with brown, of all colors.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:28 AM (OyyDO)
I'm sorry I misspelled your name!
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:31 AM (hyRRf)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:31 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024
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The Pittsburgh place disappointed me after visiting and sampling New Mexican cuisine (green chiles!) and eating at Mexican restaurants like La Cueva in Denver.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (R4t5M)
Gender Doctor Says Parents Who Oppose Transitioning Their Kids Are Mentally Ill
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (FVME7)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
Prayers for you and your Family on this difficult day... I will be thinking of you
Posted by: It's me donna at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (Akjoo)
Posted by: Maj. Healey
The daughter looks hotter than Heidi does.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
That's...a little unfair to compare. Heide Klumm was quite hot at age 20. She just had the thinner, model look and hadn't quite filled out.
http://tinyurl.com/3t8uwjx3
Have to admit, though...for 20, her daughter is pretty stacked up top lol.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (Q0kLU)
All the restaurants in my area that served things you'd typically associate with Amish Country are long gone.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Praying for you.
Posted by: Northernlurker at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (O9EMC)
Posted by: XTC
This is incorrect.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:33 AM (J47y1)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:20 AM (yjAVs)
Meh, it's alright. If it's well done, it's very filling. Not haute cuisine, but tasty and... filling.
I've never had Skyline's, but I've had the style in other places. Basically depends on the quality of the chili, which of course can vary greatly.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:33 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (J2vNu)
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Several factors, I think
1. Proliferation. There is more of it than there used to be, and more variety. This is especially true in major cities. It's a cheap way to get into the restaurant business and lots of people did it, especially various ethnic groups.
2. Quality. Most "roach coaches" are not the unsanitary shitholes they used to be.
3. Price. Cheaper than a restaurant (usually)
4. Hipness. This is probably the most important factor. The yutes found them endearing and social media promotion and algorithms took care of the rest.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:33 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Montec
*******
I'm not sure what you're trying to say here.
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (991eG)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures
I do, too. And Thai. Once, at a Thai restaurant, I made the mistake of ordering my meal "Thai hot," the highest degree of spiciness. I finished it, but my lips turned purple. They gave me a free serving of mango ice cream afterward.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: XTC
This is incorrect.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (R4t5M)
Fact.
We should absolutely be eating Tastykakes right now.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (hyRRf)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (yjAVs)
I went to a well-regarded Indian restaurant in London, and had the same experience. No idea what most of the stuff was, but I do remember a cauliflower dish that was unbelievable.
And the wife of the gentleman who took us to the restaurant was an unbelievable beauty.
So that was nice too!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (gSZYf)
And the wife of the gentleman who took us to the restaurant was an unbelievable beauty.
So that was nice too!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (gSZYf)
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I spent a couple of weeks alone in London, and I mostly ate Indian food. It was great.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (GBKbO)
We should absolutely be eating Tastykakes right now.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:34 AM (9UlRk)
That falls under the "Junk snacks we know we shouldn't be eating" part of my post.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (J2vNu)
I'm gonna take your word for it. I've been to Pittsburgh, and I think it's probably fair (although who cares if it isn't) to say there's no decent food to be had in that whole godforsaken town.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:27 AM (yjAVs)
Rule of thumb for ethnic food... never ask what it is. Just eat it and tell yourself it's chicken or beef.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (OyyDO)
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:36 AM (hyRRf)
Posted by: redridinghood at February 07, 2024 09:33 AM (NpAcC)
*throws hat on ground in frustration*
Posted by: Gabby Johnson at February 07, 2024 10:36 AM (DTX3h)
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (OyyDO)
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Indian, so it was probably either chicken or lamb.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:36 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:36 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at February 07, 2024 10:32 AM (FVME7)
If one of his "patients" (victims) killed him, and I was on the jury, I would have a difficult time voting to convict.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (gSZYf)
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Simple 'Indianesque' cauliflower recipe. Steam cauliflower florets until soft, batter and fry florets, serve with a mixture of mayonnaise and curry mixed together. Very tasty.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (DyHJQ)
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (OyyDO)
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LOL. I'm pretty adventurous, food-wise. There are things I know I don't like and thinks I don't want to eat in the first place (like dog meat, for example) but I don't mind knowing. If it's garbage that tastes great, that's all the greater accomplishment.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Rick Wilson at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (eYF7X)
If it wasn't for wind gusts and sports bars that place would just be an empty atomically smooth surface.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (9UlRk)
I've never had Skyline's, but I've had the style in other places. Basically depends on the quality of the chili, which of course can vary greatly.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:33 AM
they put celery in Skyline "chili"
should tell you all you need to know
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (bEb2S)
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By lamb you meant to say mutton, rite?
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (DyHJQ)
If it wasn't for wind gusts and sports bars that place would just be an empty atomically smooth surface.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (9UlRk)
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First came the NFL, then came the city around it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures
Wonderful Indian food in London. Even in small villages there was usually an Indian restaurant and an Asian restaurant.
And now the country is gone. Fin.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (R4t5M)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:35 AM (GBKbO)
Yup. They know their Wog food!
If you go back, try what they call "Mediterranean" food. It's usually good, and sometimes spectacular.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (gSZYf)
Posted by: XTC
I've had several great, and varied, meals in Gettysburg during various visits. Seafood at a place in Philadelphia (I think) called Bookbinders had pretty good, although I was a kid at the time, and balked at eating the fried soft-shell crab. It just looked like a giant, crab-shaped chicken nugget, and it freaked me out.
Posted by: Military Moron at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (JCZqz)
If it wasn't for wind gusts and sports bars that place would just be an empty atomically smooth surface.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (9UlRk)
There was a blog I used to read where the writer ALWAYS referred to the population of Indianapolis as "The Fat Humps".
Exclusively so. Never anything else.
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,
********
Doctor Richard Levine, who goes by the name of Rachel and dresses like an admiral, former director of an adolescent gender clinic and who decided in his 50s that he no longer wanted his wife and kids and preferred to live his life as a matronly woman in faux pearl necklaces and sensible shoes is the gold standard for comparison.
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (991eG)
And that was the day i learned that cat is fucking delicious.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (9UlRk)
2. Quality. Most "roach coaches" are not the unsanitary shitholes they used to be.
3. Price. Cheaper than a restaurant (usually)
4. Hipness. This is probably the most important factor. The yutes found them endearing and social media promotion and algorithms took care of the rest.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:33 AM (yjAVs)
I don't even remember the name of the town (but could figure it out easily), when visiting Capitol Reef NP, we stayed in a lovely cabin, and just across the parking lot, a burger truck would roll up every evening, and the whole town it seems would swarm up to it.
When we finally got around to trying it, I could see why. Truly, most burgers are just burgers, which is to say, they're fine. They taste good, they're satisfying, but this is one of those places, the burgers are transformative.
Being Utah though, on Sunday, the truck didn't come.
You people.... we had to get Subway.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:40 AM (GQ36l)
Yeah, they can't use pork because of the Muzzies, and can't use beef because of the Hindus. So chicken and lamb (and goat) are virtually the only choices left.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:40 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
Very sad that you must do this. May her memory be a blessing.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 07, 2024 10:40 AM (tkR6S)
If it wasn't for wind gusts and sports bars that place would just be an empty atomically smooth surface.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (9UlRk)
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But just down the interstate from Indianapolis is a genuine American treasure: the spectacular small city of Columbus, Indiana. It's the home of Cummins and also something of a living museum of architecture. It's great and the people who live there know it and keep it nice. They act like they're on a press parade and it reflects on their town. There's an enormous pride of place in that town and it is absolutely fabulous.
Go there. Seriously. Book a hotel, pick up a map, and go walk around. Have a car, too, if you can. But go.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:40 AM (yjAVs)
And that was the day i learned that cat is fucking delicious.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (9UlRk)
Purrfect.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 07, 2024 10:41 AM (R4t5M)
If it wasn't for wind gusts and sports bars that place would just be an empty atomically smooth surface.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:37 AM (9UlRk)
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First came the NFL, then came the city around it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (GBKbO)
Baltimore Colts >>>>>>>> Indianapolis Colts
Posted by: Doof at February 07, 2024 10:41 AM (eNASR)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 07, 2024 10:41 AM (eYF7X)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
Prayers, jim.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 07, 2024 10:41 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (9UlRk)
***
I think I've spotted the problem
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (ZV+pB)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (DBrN4)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (RIvkX)
Go there. Seriously. Book a hotel, pick up a map, and go walk around. Have a car, too, if you can. But go.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
I've been there. It's an interesting place.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (9yWhg)
Yeah, they can't use pork because of the Muzzies, and can't use beef because of the Hindus. So chicken and lamb (and goat) are virtually the only choices left.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:40 AM (9yWhg)
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Most Indian restaurants in the West will offer both, but if Joe's Indian friend was doing the ordering with Indian staff, I doubt they got either.
It's interesting to see cows just wandering the streets of Delhi.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (991eG)
I am fascinated by the effort it takes to pretend. I wonder whether he gets undressed at night and reverts to what he is, or if he continues to pretend to himself, even in the absence of an audience?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (gSZYf)
Posted by: jim
Prayers go without asking. 😢
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
Very sad that you must do this. May her memory be a blessing.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 07, 2024 10:40 AM (tkR6S)
It's an opportunity for him to tell the story about his wife that he wants to tell.
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (hyRRf)
Yeah, they can't use pork because of the Muzzies, and can't use beef because of the Hindus. So chicken and lamb (and goat) are virtually the only choices left.
What about gaur?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 10:43 AM (CsUN+)
they put celery in Skyline "chili"
should tell you all you need to know
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (bEb2S)
That's good information, thank you. Properly done though, Cincinnati chili MUST have raw onions. Lots of them.
Don't cook them... and no, absolutely do NOT put celery in it!!!
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:43 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Eromero at February 07, 2024 10:43 AM (Nq2KV)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (DBrN4)
Not gonna say it but scrapple has been in the conversation for a little bit now....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:43 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (991eG)
I am fascinated by the effort it takes to pretend. I wonder whether he gets undressed at night and reverts to what he is, or if he continues to pretend to himself, even in the absence of an audience?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
He can pretend all he wants. He still needs to get his prostate checked.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:43 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Baltimore Colts >>>>>>>> Indianapolis Colts
Posted by: Doof
That reminds me, I'd be interested to know what Art Modell's tortures are whist in Hell.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:44 AM (J47y1)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (DBrN4)
Not gonna say it but scrapple has been in the conversation for a little bit now....
Posted by: Warai-otoko
Hogs head cheese and ritz crackers.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:44 AM (KNxm9)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
So sorry, Jim. Prayers up.
Posted by: Doof at February 07, 2024 10:44 AM (eNASR)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:39 AM (gSZYf)
We went to London many years ago. Across the street from our hotel was probably some of the best Italian food I ever had. My Man said the coffee was the best he's had. He still talks about it. We did not know however that there were no free refills. He kept pounding the coffee and was shocked by the bill after. LOL.
Posted by: Kris at February 07, 2024 10:44 AM (OyyDO)
Yeah, he probably flops down in his recliner, scratches his gnarly nads, and belches.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 07, 2024 10:44 AM (CsUN+)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
When you've had some time from this, I'll ask you about some things, but not yet.
For now, just as you requested.....
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:45 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:30 AM (gSZYf)
There's one in town that has biscuits-n-gravy...and that's all.
Posted by: BignJames at February 07, 2024 10:45 AM (AwYPR)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 10:42 AM (DBrN4)
If Chengdu 23 is still open, try them for some excellent Chinese food. It's not weird stuff, so you can count on knowing what you are eating.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:45 AM (gSZYf)
It's damn near stolen valor if I'm being honest.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:45 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Not so rare here anymore - I've been to Walmart.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:45 AM (J47y1)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:46 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: Jen the original at February 07, 2024 10:46 AM (CF1hC)
Posted by: m
She's a super model. Her whole life has been centered around being beautiful...and with age, she's losing it, and probably a lot of her self identity and self worth. She's desperately trying to hold on as long as possible, and convince herself she's still hot (and has other value, too).
Plus, she's on her 3rd marriage. After a superstar husband like Seal, she's married to some guy in a no-name German band. She probably feels she deserves more, but had to settle.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 07, 2024 10:46 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:47 AM (9yWhg)
Paneer.
Posted by: If you like vegetarian at February 07, 2024 10:48 AM (pjs7m)
Posted by: Doof
That reminds me, I'd be interested to know what Art Modell's tortures are whist in Hell.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:44 AM (J47y1)
Unlike Irsay in Baltimore, at least Modell tried to give Cleveland a chance to keep the team in town. And he left the Browns name and history behind. But I understand the hatred for him.
Posted by: Doof at February 07, 2024 10:48 AM (eNASR)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
*******
He's just male-ing it in!
🤣
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:48 AM (991eG)
Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 07, 2024 10:46 AM (JCZqz)
This is exactly the reason only a damn fool would marry a woman like that.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:48 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: If you like vegetarian at February 07, 2024 10:48 AM (pjs7m)
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A good saag paneer is a wonderful thing. I'm not a vegetarian and sometimes I just get that for a meal at the good Indian joint nearby.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:49 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
God be with you Jim. I gave my 21 year old son's eulogy as no one else was up to it and he was my mini-me. I had written out a lot of things but went I got up to the podium, I scratched my written words and just let the words flow from my heart about him, I let the tears flow, and just let our love for him shine. You will be there for your wife, children and all who loved her and you will find all of the right words straight from the heart. Oh, and it's perfectly okay to inject humor as well.
Posted by: Cheri at February 07, 2024 10:50 AM (oiNtH)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:50 AM (9yWhg)
@TheBabylonBee
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17h
New Besties Tucker And Putin Seen Riding Bear Through Moscow While Chugging Vodka
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 10:50 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:49 AM (yjAVs)
I have some leftovers of that from last night in the fridge right now
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:50 AM (9UlRk)
🤣
Posted by: Muldoon at February 07, 2024 10:48 AM (991eG)
++++
I am ashamed that I didn't think of this first.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:50 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 07, 2024 10:46 AM
My wife is on her first marriage and probably feels the same way.
Posted by: Minnfidel at February 07, 2024 10:50 AM (4p0Xq)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 07, 2024 10:46 AM (pohLc)
That's how it always is. Doesn't really make much difference, one nation's soldiers or another's. We're just a mass that is wielded by the leaders, and if they wield it poorly, we'll die, we'll surrender, we'll run away. We will lose.
The stuff people tell themselves about how one nation's fighters are more fierce, more brave, more skilled... eh, not really. We're all just meat sacks. We'll live or die, just like the enemy's meat sacks.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Jimmy Carter at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (ZV+pB)
should tell you all you need to know
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 07, 2024 10:38 AM (bEb2S)
Might as well put carrots in it, too.
Posted by: BignJames at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (AwYPR)
What sort of payola was involved in that?
Not one voter is going to be "wooed" by Trump doing this.
Posted by: Blago at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (pogwM)
I went to a well-regarded Indian restaurant in London, and had the same experience. No idea what most of the stuff was, but I do remember a cauliflower dish that was unbelievable.
The Indian food in London is superb.
A bit different taste than the stuff served here even in restaurants directly run in the kitchen by Indians.
I'm guessing with all the different indian provinces you get a lot of different twists on the same/similar dishes.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Cheri
I'm so sorry, Cheri. No one should have to eulogize their own child.
I had a co-worker whose son committed suicide. He gave the eulogy, and did so with great dignity and without breaking down. But it was still heartbreaking to see.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (GQ36l)
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*prances about, having petty arguments about which one is going to hold Scarlett O'Hara's hand at the garden party*
-manly men of the South who will whip any Northerner
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Jim - Hang in there friend. You and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (N39Ws)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
Mmmmmmm. King pao kitten.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (KNxm9)
It's damn near stolen valor if I'm being honest.
Posted by: Warai-otoko
Besides the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (of which Admiral Levine is a member), there is also the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps which has uniform wearing members. They're all part of, as Wiki summarizes, eight federal uniformed services that commission officers as defined by Title 10...
That's the 4 classic services, Space Force, Coast Guard, and the two mentioned above.
Posted by: Military Moron at February 07, 2024 10:53 AM (JCZqz)
Paneer.
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Makes you wonder what Butter Steak would taste like? I would think pork would work with most Indian sauces.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:53 AM (aC0ue)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (GQ36l)
I guess it mattered once upon a time, when "military strategy" meant making sure all 100 of your 100 dudes who weren't cripples or infants knew that today was the day they're all going to schlep to the next valley over to kick their asses and take their stuff.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:53 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (J47y1)
Posted by: Eromero at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (Nq2KV)
Masturbation is in swift decline
Therapist are in a stew
But, the docs know what to do
Take two looks at nekkid Heidi Klum. You'll be fine.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 10:17 AM (nFnyb)
Nice; we get two from Muldoon and one more here.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (cf/0E)
Posted by: Blago at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (pogwM)
And yet here you are, whining as if it will cause you to not support him.
Which isn't true of course, but here you are.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Blago at February 07, 2024 10:51 AM (pogwM)
And not one Trump supporter is going to give a fat rat's ass about it. He doesn't drink beer himself, so it's just stray voltage.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (tkR6S)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (9yWhg)
CNBC: Yum Brands disappoints as Middle East conflict weighs on sales growth
Sure, Jan. People didn't eat at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut because of the Middle East conflict. Has nothing to do with the fact Bidenflation has made it so a taco is $4 at Taco Bell.
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (bWsRe)
One of my favorite commercials is the new Chili's spot talking about their $10 burger deal. Voiceover even says, "Have you seen the price of fast food? Even they want you to eat at Chili's."
Bloody brilliant.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 07, 2024 10:55 AM (KbCG3)
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Maybe NIH-AID and CDC officers should wear Bio Suits every day of the fucking week so we can laugh even harder at them. Fucking ghouls.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:55 AM (aC0ue)
I'm so sorry, Cheri. No one should have to eulogize their own child.
I had a co-worker whose son committed suicide. He gave the eulogy, and did so with great dignity and without breaking down. But it was still heartbreaking to see.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (9yWhg)
Cheri - 100% this.
My daughter (27yrs old) has been diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer. I am pleading and praying for a good outcome, and dread the thought of losing her.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 07, 2024 10:55 AM (N39Ws)
What sort of payola was involved in that?
Not one voter is going to be "wooed" by Trump doing this.
Posted by: Blago
True. But of all Trump's bad decisions, reversals, gaffes, etc...this one pisses me off the most, and seems the most tone deaf. I'll give Bud Light some grace when they apologize and admit wrongdoing.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 07, 2024 10:55 AM (JCZqz)
Stop. My eyes can only roll so far back in my head.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at February 07, 2024 10:56 AM (cf/0E)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:53 AM (9UlRk)
Exactly. That's about leadership. Who is leading you? If those people inspire you, you'll march through hell for them.
If they don't...well, I guess you'll put on high heels, and talk all day about diversity.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:56 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 10:57 AM (9UlRk)
CNBC: Yum Brands disappoints as Middle East conflict weighs on sales growth
Sure, Jan. People didn't eat at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut because of the Middle East conflict. Has nothing to do with the fact Bidenflation has made it so a taco is $4 at Taco Bell.
Posted by: Montec at February 07, 2024 10:00 AM (bWsRe)
When you see the CEOs come out with b.s. like this, you really have to wonder just how out of touch they really are from reality. The market has every right to punish the stock for nonsense like this.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 07, 2024 10:57 AM (N39Ws)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 07, 2024 10:26 AM (ynpvh)
I've given three eulogies in my life. I've ended each smiling, knowing that I was celebrating someone I loved so much. I'm sure it is the same with you. You'll do great.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (KbCG3)
Gonna be lit AF or boring AF.
Nelson Peltz is waging a proxy fight for two board seats, Elon Musk trolled Disney over the weekend, hanging out with Peltz and saying he was thinking about which companies to buy.
And Gina Carano filed suit against Disney over her cancelling yesterday. Musk is assisting her by providing funds and lawyers.
Valliant Renegade will be covering the call live on his utube channel.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (ufFY8)
Millennials strongly associate dirt and grime with authenticity. Hence the plague of the word "patina" used unironically as a good thing instead of "you need Tarn-X, or naval jelly, or a sand blaster".
Posted by: Ian S. at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (2ocoG)
If they don't...well, I guess you'll put on high heels, and talk all day about diversity.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:56 AM (GQ36l)
++++
That second piece there is a pretty awful scenario to envision...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (yjAVs)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 07, 2024 10:54 AM (tkR6S)
NO!!! Not true, Trump said I should drink Butt Light, so I'm voting for Nikki Haley!!!!
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (GQ36l)
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM (nFnyb)
That's half the fun of it!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (gSZYf)
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Methinks its the Busch family trying to lever their company away from InBev. They were not happy about what InBev did to their family's company.
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (aC0ue)
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 07, 2024 10:57 AM (N39Ws)
They so badly want to show the left that they're sorry about giving pizza to the IDF, and they're really super Pro-Muslim, they promist...
Posted by: XTC at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (DBrN4)
Stop. My eyes can only roll so far back in my head.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at February 07, 2024 10:56 AM (cf/0E)
AB can stop the boycott today. Issue a direct and honest apology and you might gain customers back. Otherwise, enjoy the next several years of write downs like P&G.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (NgqoH)
Posted by: zombie ed mcmahon at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (pjs7m)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (DBrN4)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 07, 2024 10:58 AM (yjAVs)
Lloyd Austin and Gen Milley enter the chat.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (GQ36l)
What sort of payola was involved in that?
Not one voter is going to be "wooed" by Trump doing this.
Trump's pro-tranny because of his good friend and close advisor Caitlyn Jenner. I don't think he was paid, I think that's how he actually thinks.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 07, 2024 11:00 AM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Jaimo at February 07, 2024 11:00 AM (DBrN4)
Yeah, they can't use pork because of the Muzzies, and can't use beef because of the Hindus. So chicken and lamb (and goat) are virtually the only choices left.
We get beef here in Texas. Because Texas(!).
Never seen pork on the menu though.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 07, 2024 11:00 AM (nFnyb)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 07, 2024 11:01 AM (9UlRk)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 11:01 AM (9yWhg)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 07, 2024 11:01 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 11:01 AM (9yWhg)
He's not a cheater! Just affable.
Posted by: m at February 07, 2024 11:02 AM (hyRRf)
Posted by: Pudinhead at February 07, 2024 10:59 AM (aC0ue)
I do wonder, the old man, whose father and grandfather built the company, made it the powerhouse it was, would parade around Busch Stadium in St. Louis on a wagon pulled by Clydesdales.
It was a proud family, with a proud heritage... and then then sons/grandsons sold the thing to Belgians.
Empires die. Ozymandias is a broken statue, covered in sand.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 07, 2024 11:02 AM (GQ36l)
In Japan, it's culturally assumed that the kids taking over a company will ruin it. They have a specific word for that happening. They're smart.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 07, 2024 11:07 AM (2ocoG)
The first thing I noticed was what a sorry excuse for an orchard this is. Horrible condition.
Posted by: Boyd at February 07, 2024 11:27 AM (2wDE2)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
I've been there. It's an interesting place.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
Nashville is nice too. Sort of an artist colony type of town. Great art galleries and shops selling all sorts of artisan stuff. From jams and jelly to leather jackets and boots. Baskets, books, fudge, jewelry.... There's something for almost everyone. I'm partial to the fudge shops and the shop that sells nuts. Fresh, roasted cashew nuts are like crack to me. The ice cream shops are good too.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at February 07, 2024 11:35 AM (cRrcX)
I had a co-worker whose son committed suicide. He gave the eulogy, and did so with great dignity and without breaking down. But it was still heartbreaking to see.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 07, 2024 10:52 AM
Thank you so much. Your co-worker was a very brave man - it is always tragic and gut wrenching to lose a child, but suicide has got to be the worst. It does my heart good to hear how he handled it with dignity and grace.
Posted by: Cheri at February 07, 2024 12:04 PM (oiNtH)
My daughter (27yrs old) has been diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer. I am pleading and praying for a good outcome, and dread the thought of losing her.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
My heart felt prayers for your daughter and your family for a good outcome. The road will be tough, but there are truly miracles that happen in these cases and never lose hope. You will be a rock for her as parents are when their children are hurting. Hugs {}
Posted by: Cheri at February 07, 2024 12:08 PM (oiNtH)
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