July 28, 2012
— Open Blogger Forgive me if this is a wee bit presumptuous of me, however, after last evening's taped delayed 5 ring Olympic extravaganza performed under Danny Boyle's (B)ig (M)assive monkey pawed vision, (in what appeared to be a melding of trip time with Timothy Leary, Clockwork Orange and Dante's 9th ring) I thought we may need an outlet to depressurize. Given that the opening morsels our well heeled and teethed Londoners served us have been nearly digested by now, I think a good debriefer is definitely in order.
Speaking in the collective, and sticking with the digestive genre, yes... I believe the opener was one big massive.
Cheerio... Oh and Drew... sorry for the big foot. I really had to go and couldn't hold it any longer... and well it just wouldn't be the AOSHQ without post on post. Not that there's anything wrong with that...post on post that is.
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Posted by: antisocialist at July 28, 2012 11:15 AM (j/nZn)
Posted by: steevy at July 28, 2012 11:17 AM (6o4Fb)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:19 AM (R63QS)
Posted by: Cricket at July 28, 2012 11:20 AM (2ArJQ)
George Jefferson was tiny. His obit didn't take up SO much space on the right sidebar that there wasn't enough room for Dr. Joe Gannon!
Posted by: RushBabe at July 28, 2012 11:20 AM (tQHzJ)
And correct me if I'm wrong but the lyrical intonation of When Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" song, is probably something that you really shouldn't be singing in front of the queen of england and the archbishop of canterbury, let alone the whole world.
And of course, that clever Mr. Boyle had the main character, wearing a tee shirt with "Relax" emblazoned on it.
What a creep show.
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:21 AM (WzLTm)
She had to have been thinking: "we paid 25 million pounds for this crap?"
But it certainly fit in with NBC's "coverage" of the games.
At least the parts I saw didn't show Moo-Chelle. Wonder if they sat her on a special Wide Chair?
Posted by: MrScribbler at July 28, 2012 11:22 AM (wZI4b)
Then I realized it was just the British making asses of themselves. Mystery solved. The place apparently got sick of it, because they changed the channel once Beckham was speeding across the Thames in a motorboat with the torchbearer on the front, obviously giggling at the insanity.
We somehow missed the floating Mary Poppins that came to defeat Lord Voldemort, or so Tumblr tells me. I'm glad.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable at July 28, 2012 11:22 AM (NJpM7)
Posted by: steevy at July 28, 2012 11:22 AM (6o4Fb)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:23 AM (R63QS)
Well, maybe not Her Majesty but the Anglicans are a pretty, ah, open-minded bunch. IYKWIMAITYD.
Posted by: joncelli at July 28, 2012 11:23 AM (CWlPF)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 11:24 AM (imVgX)
If I were in charge when it came to my town, the opening would be "Hello, World, We're America, and We're Gonna Kick Your Ass."
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 11:24 AM (MMC8r)
Creep show today, mainstream acceptance tomorrow. It's the new normal. Citizens, you are out of step with what is accepted.
I'm sure there will be some kind of award given to "Danny Boyle" with respect to this floorshow. That is the way of these things. I would like a count of how many articles that are written that call it "genius".
The Queen and the Prime Minister got a t-shirt: We blew over 20 million pounds on this production, and all we got was this t-shirt.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes.... at July 28, 2012 11:25 AM (sJTmU)
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:25 AM (WzLTm)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 03:24 PM (MMC8r)
Or America, Fuck Yeah! Either would do.
Posted by: joncelli at July 28, 2012 11:25 AM (CWlPF)
Posted by: Cricket at July 28, 2012 11:26 AM (2ArJQ)
She had to have been thinking: "we paid 25 million pounds for this crap?"
But it certainly fit in with NBC's "coverage" of the games.
At least the parts I saw didn't show Moo-Chelle. Wonder if they sat her on a special Wide Chair?
Posted by: MrScribbler at July 28, 2012 03:22 PM (wZI4b)
Thirty years ago, I was stationed in England...the British press hasn't changed one damn bit in all that time. The best part of English "journalism" was the Page Three Girl in the Sun.
I'm sure the Queen was mumbling something about "they think the Royal Family wastes a buttload of money? How 'bout this crap???"
Posted by: antisocialist at July 28, 2012 11:26 AM (j/nZn)
I doubt the archbishop cared, he probably approved of it, but I was flabbergasted, and I am no prude.
Honestly, I think that was the worst thing I have ever seen on TV.
And I couldn't believe how bored ALL the Royals looked, even the younger ones.
I did like the caldron thingee and I thought the Bond skit with the Queen was cute, but I wondered if maybe she was second guessing having done it. She definitely looked dour. Most assuredly Not Amused.
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 11:26 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:26 AM (R63QS)
I thought it was about athletes, not about.... whatever the hell that show was about. A single girl finding a mate? Who somehow found her lost phone and CALLED HER ON IT. How did she accept a call on her phone, which was calling her?
The mind boggles.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable at July 28, 2012 11:27 AM (NJpM7)
Olympic coverage on MSNBC is horrible. Not of the events themselves. But when the commercials come up they shove three of their ugly fucking "stars" on doing their retarded "Lean Forward" commercial.
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 11:28 AM (GULKT)
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:28 AM (WzLTm)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:28 AM (R63QS)
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 03:28 PM (GULKT)
Hopefully not Special Ed. He falls down when he leans forward.
Posted by: joncelli at July 28, 2012 11:29 AM (CWlPF)
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:29 AM (WzLTm)
Posted by: Kalneva at July 28, 2012 11:29 AM (cQmXn)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 11:29 AM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:30 AM (R63QS)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 11:30 AM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Cricket at July 28, 2012 11:31 AM (2ArJQ)
Posted by: joncelli at July 28, 2012 03:29 PM (CWlPF)
Oh yes, that fat disgusting fuck is there. Talking about desegregation in the south.
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 11:32 AM (GULKT)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 28, 2012 11:32 AM (Qt4f7)
I'm almost glad it was a total creep show to many viewers. It should discourage a new generation of kids from thinking that the Olympics is something wonderful, when it is really just some kind of massive con game.
The IOC makes a bucketload of cash off these farces and swan about like they are royalty, the host country usually goes deeply into the red ink, and a bunch of goofy "amateurs" prance about in their usual manner.
Among some of the athletes are, I am sure, really wonderful people who are great spirited athletes. But most of them are children who have failed to grow up. I once thought Bruce Jenner was a great athlete when he won the Decathalon back in the '76 Olympics (I think it was). Since then he has been nothing but a fool and a poltroon. He ditched his pretty, loyal wife who supported him through all the obscure AAU meets he competed in. Went totally stupid Hollywood, and is now hooked up with those slutty Kardashians.
What a waste of skin.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes.... at July 28, 2012 11:32 AM (sJTmU)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:33 AM (R63QS)
Super-Beta Postate, my man. I'll even give you a free bottle to try and hold your posts (just pay for shipping and handling).
Posted by: Joe Theisman at July 28, 2012 11:33 AM (X3lox)
That was truly dreadful. I had to turn it off because the giant nightmare heads were freaking out the kids. I tried to watch more, but it was just too painful. And listening to the non-stop spewing of Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera made my ears bleed.
I'm sure those delicate flowers in the UK will get all butthurt over any criticism of that crap opening ceremony like they did over Mitt's comments. Britain is truly done.
Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at July 28, 2012 11:34 AM (qtKqj)
Posted by: Chalky at July 28, 2012 11:34 AM (MQ86n)
Rowan Williams, the cause of another great schism. Why yes, let's bring homosexuality into the church, promote it and then ordain it.
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:34 AM (WzLTm)
good bucolic feudal age, very green; "great satan" industry, saved by Big Brother Eugenics...
Fee! Fie! Foe! Fum!
I smell the blood of an Englishman.
Be he 'live, or be he dead,
I'll grind his bones to make my bread.
They can't help themselves.
...about that timeline, what goes around comes around.
Posted by: passive aggressive at July 28, 2012 11:34 AM (BAnPT)
Posted by: blue star at July 28, 2012 11:35 AM (NrQxI)
I think the Queen would abdicate the throne if it weren't that the daft retarded Bonnie Prince Charley would become King.
She is waiting until he actually dies off so that one of his sons becomes King. Maybe Camilla will smother the little tampon.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes.... at July 28, 2012 11:36 AM (sJTmU)
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A bit annoyed at the iPad app, too. I've got an iPad and an Apple TV. But I can't airplay videos from the NBC Olympics app to the Apple TV.
Also can't use my video out cable to throw them up on my TV.
Which means I can't have *interesting* Olympic stuff happening on the TV while I do other things.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 11:36 AM (1c58W)
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 28, 2012 11:37 AM (4tnQK)
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And when they're *all* special, *nothing* is.
Posted by: Syndrome at July 28, 2012 11:37 AM (1c58W)
Eco Green : Still more to work.
Next time the torch that they light will be solar powered electric light over evil Hydrocarbon Nat Gas. One time use bottle water will be banned everywhere with the costumes being made from recycled plastic.
Posted by: TJexcite at July 28, 2012 11:37 AM (3qeX5)
What if the Brits had better eye teeth? Would that matter?
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:38 AM (WzLTm)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:38 AM (R63QS)
The world saw a political commercial last night. One Brit newspaper called the hosanna to the National Health System "a nice poke in the eye" to Cameron. Guess what, dipshit: The Olympics are for the whole WORLD, and the nation as a whole should be represented. It's not your little ideological get-even stick.
I cannot tell you how much these assholes piss me off.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 11:38 AM (CkvzP)
Seconded.
I believe they used to actually be like that.
The other highly amusing part is the director didn't want to "show off" and "waste money" in these tough, tough, economic times.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 11:40 AM (CkvzP)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:40 AM (R63QS)
However, I snapped out of it once the Scandinavians marched into the stadium. My goodness. Such magnificence all stuffed in to 3 tiny nations. 4 if you count Finland, which I will since they were an astoundingly handsome group.
Posted by: mama winger at July 28, 2012 11:40 AM (P6QsQ)
Oh, that's the name of the song about not cuming too quick in another guy's mouth. Charming.
Ohhhh....so thaat's what that was. I always knew I didn't want to know.
Posted by: eleven at July 28, 2012 11:41 AM (fsLdt)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 11:41 AM (imVgX)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:42 AM (R63QS)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 11:42 AM (Z9EHQ)
To his credit, Costas pointedly mentioned it when the Israeli contingent came in.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 11:42 AM (CkvzP)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 11:43 AM (imVgX)
Just remember that this was all planned and orchestrated to create the maximum amount of anomie on the part of the viewers, especially the home viewers in Britain.
Learn to hate and spit on your past. This is the new normal. Make the Queen sit through some vulgar gay anthem ("Relax!"). This is the new normal. Accept the opinion of your cultural betters that this was "great". This is the new normal.
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and his spiritual oversight of the Queen. This is the new normal.
Mass psychotic behavior, coming soon to a country NEAR YOU!
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes.... at July 28, 2012 11:43 AM (sJTmU)
I particularly hated the evilly grinning beckhum piloting in the speedboat. I find both him and his wife beyond tedious, third in line behind bobo and moomo and jayzee and beyonce.
As for the obligatory coverage of moomo with the athletes, she looked like an overfed Clydesdale ready for the knackers next to true thoroughbreds.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at July 28, 2012 11:44 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: no good deed at July 28, 2012 11:45 AM (mjR67)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 11:45 AM (imVgX)
Posted by: Mr. Rogers Neighbor Hoodlum at July 28, 2012 11:45 AM (BAnPT)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 03:43 PM (imVgX)
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He said something at the end of his piece about remembering how the athletes were killed, and why. I too was surprised.
Posted by: mama winger at July 28, 2012 11:45 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: mama winger at July 28, 2012 11:47 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 11:49 AM (MMC8r)
At the end of the morning open thread Dr. Mabuse mentioned that on the Canadian CTV Brian Williams (No not that one) slammed them for avoiding the Israeli deaths. http://tinyurl.com/c464v4k
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 11:50 AM (GULKT)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:50 AM (R63QS)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 11:51 AM (Z9EHQ)
The Cuban swim team was disqualified after they attempted to float a 57 Chevy in the Olympic pool during training.
The Somali rowing team was unable to attend after being detained by the US Navy off the Horn of Africa for piracy.
Since the 1940s the Swiss have melted down all Olympic gold medals in order to turn them into gold teeth which they ship to Germany.
All Polish medals are divided between Russia and Germany.
The Norwegian rowing team once got lost during training and ended up raiding the French coast.
The Pakistani team saved money this Olympics, since they only had to commute from the two bedroom flat that they all share in London. They did, however, have to arrange time off from their job at the local supermarket.
The Italians switched sides twice during the opening ceremony.
The US was denied permission to enter on the back of "Bitchin' monster trucks." Permission was likewise denied to hold a kegger on the center mound.
Three member of the Pakistani team were killed by a US drone strike. US officials claim it was a Taliban meeting, while Pakistani officials claim that it was nothing but a wedding celebration.
Posted by: Alex at July 28, 2012 11:52 AM (9kerR)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 11:52 AM (imVgX)
Hitler would've been jealous.....of the Big Massive tribute to socialistic statism.
I couldn't bear to watch but a few moments of it, here and there.
Kept flipping back to it....to see if it got any better.
It didn't.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 11:53 AM (mtRB0)
Posted by: freeus at July 28, 2012 11:53 AM (caDgg)
Great Britain isn't doing anything to Israel or Jews in their refusal that they don't do to themselves with their daily submission to islam, anyway. Britain never liked Jews, anyway - not since the expulsion, at least, and should stay true to their beliefs in that little bit. They've given up all their other beliefs and traditions. At least they have that one left.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 11:53 AM (X3lox)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 11:55 AM (MMC8r)
Not one member of the Aussie Olympic Team was sober.
The original Russian team entrance consisted of Vladimir Putin, shirtless and riding a black stallion, after which he would spear a bear with the Russian Flag.
Posted by: Alex at July 28, 2012 11:55 AM (9kerR)
Posted by: redc1c4 at July 28, 2012 11:56 AM (8MasJ)
Posted by: mycnh at July 28, 2012 11:57 AM (pznB6)
http://tinyurl.com/cpbvcbb
Posted by: Buzzsaw at July 28, 2012 11:57 AM (tf9Ne)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 11:57 AM (imVgX)
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 11:58 AM (WzLTm)
I'd pay cash money to see that. Obviously hate the dude's politics, but he is at least a MAN, unlike the pussy we have representing us here.
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 11:58 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 11:59 AM (R63QS)
Posted by: Alex at July 28, 2012 12:00 PM (9kerR)
I laughed when they announced they would be trundling out pop relic Sir Paul McCartney.
He just makes me laugh now.
Posted by: eleven at July 28, 2012 12:00 PM (fsLdt)
Posted by: Solid Copy at July 28, 2012 12:00 PM (Dll6b)
only Richard Starkey was totally Brit
Posted by: Solid Copy at July 28, 2012 12:01 PM (Dll6b)
Bush understood the man. Bush did the same thing: going out to his ranch, cutting brush, driving a truck and generally engaging in manly activities. Bush didn't ride a girl's bike and hang around with sports superstars to try and make himself look cool.
Posted by: Alex at July 28, 2012 12:02 PM (9kerR)
Way more fun than spinning NHS hospital beds.
Posted by: mama winger at July 28, 2012 12:02 PM (P6QsQ)
2. Mutton chops. Why oh why would anyone admit that was part of UK history, not only celebrate it?
3. Why were they celebrating the NHS? They do not have dentists and kill the elderly.
Posted by: shibumi at July 28, 2012 12:02 PM (z63Tr)
Posted by: BurtTC at July 28, 2012 12:02 PM (2pG7H)
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at July 28, 2012 12:03 PM (L7hol)
I tried to summarize:
Once upon a time, England was like the Garden of Eden. Life was simple, wonderful, and agrarian. Then along came the Evil Capitalists! Their factories were ugly, dirty, spewed smoke into the air, smelled bad (they even subjected the audience to the smell of sulphur!), and they used their machines to kill people by the million in WWI.
Then along came some guy nobody's ever heard of, who allegedly invented the WorldWideWeb (which apparently owes nothing to the creation of the integrated circuit, or the Internet, which happened in the US). Then everybody could communicate! Because of this, a nice young black couple (because apparently most people in England are black) were able to hook up, in a process that involves lots of obscure, yet shitty, Britishrock music, plus some rap music.
Somehow this, and the Olympics, has something to do with Socialized Medicine, which somehow relates to all the children in England being orphans living at hospitals. Fortunately for them, British literature is full of all kinds of really scary bogey-men, so they can have nightmares. But wait! Here comes Super NannyState, er make that "nanny", Mary Poppins to drive away the boogins (because she does that now). OK, now I'm lost. Maybe this is where the Queen parachuted in with James Bond (well, why the hell NOT?).
There were some bright spots, but mostly, it's a "What the hell were you thinking?" situation.
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 12:04 PM (As94z)
The US should demand a demolition derby event the next time that we host the games. Or NASCAR. It's be a modern day chariot race.
Posted by: Alex at July 28, 2012 12:04 PM (9kerR)
Did the Olympics smoke...their hash tag?
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 12:04 PM (WzLTm)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:04 PM (Z9EHQ)
It was a fitting tribute to the fall of Western civilization right down to the inappropriate memorial tribute which would not have been there if they weren't a bunch of dhimmis.
Posted by: Valiant at July 28, 2012 12:04 PM (aFxlY)
Valiant - right on. You should be promoted to the AOSHQ green room, for driving directions... it's by the slauson cut-off.
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 12:07 PM (WzLTm)
if you like very tall Asian wimmin, you will enter paradise...
Posted by: Solid Copy at July 28, 2012 12:07 PM (Dll6b)
What are the odds of a splodie happening during these games? 50/50? Higher?
Posted by: BurtTC at July 28, 2012 04:02 PM (2pG7H)
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If the Brits keep bragging about how great their security is.....then I'd say, greater that 50% chance.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 12:07 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: Comrade Arthur at July 28, 2012 12:10 PM (d9tUw)
Posted by: Bruce at July 28, 2012 12:11 PM (1ZHNp)
When I went to bed I had BBC on the radio and they dragged in one theater or movie critic after another to tell us how wonderful it was. Then they made the mistake of interviewing the Aussie who did the Sydney opening ceremonies.
He said that most people outside of Britain would have been confused, and that it had stuff going on which was interesting but not only could the television people not cover it, but the people in the stadium couldn't see it because the giant smokestacks blocked their view. He felt that it was too confusing and too ambitious.
And then e said he had been reading some American blogs and they didn't like it or get it at all.
Boy, did they hustle him out of the studio! HA!
Then the two announcers spent a lot of time talking about how they assumed everyone knew British history and it was a complex and wonderfully thought-out piece. And they loved the NHS segment, of course.
I am so angry about this (and the Obama ads which keep popping up on NBC's coverage) that it has soured me on the Olympics and also on the UK, which I just visited for the Jubilee and felt that the people liked us.
Now that they have their insulting "I rented my flat to a fat American" tote bags and T-shirts and have injected themselves into our election with their Olympic presentation (and a big FU to Cameron, who is a squish and not at all conservative except as it suits him) I will plan my next trip to somewhere in the US and keep my tourist money at home.
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 12:12 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:13 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:13 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Roger at July 28, 2012 12:14 PM (YtvSG)
are they over yet?
Posted by: redc1c4 at July 28, 2012 03:56 PM (8MasJ)
Women's Volleyball = Tight spandex shorts. Ain't nothing gay about that. And its totally redeeming.
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 12:15 PM (GULKT)
I'm hitting the beach... so play nice.
I will say that beyond the shock of it all... I am still shocked but optimistic my shock could not get more so.
Say... can we embargo the UK?
A start would be going to buy a six pack of PBR and a quick visit to Chick-filet.
Good Day sir.
Posted by: Journolist at July 28, 2012 12:16 PM (WzLTm)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 12:17 PM (MMC8r)
The inference from the British press that the rest of the world (and especially America) wouldn't "get it", insulates them from the jaw - dropping ridicule that might appear from place to place in the days to come.
It is, after all, about "them", the British, the citizens of the United Kingdom. They are telling their story. It is instructive to realize that this is the way some see themselves and their country. So like the Monty Python players wondering if American audiences would "get" their humor; yes Virginia, we did "get it".
I find most of the Superbowl halftime shows to be absolutely ridiculous and adsurd productions, but fortunately, they are only 15 minutes long. This silliness went on for HOURS.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes.... at July 28, 2012 12:18 PM (sJTmU)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 12:19 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: no good deed at July 28, 2012 04:17 PM (mjR67)
aren't you?
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 12:19 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:20 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 12:22 PM (MMC8r)
121....I will plan my next trip to somewhere in the US and keep my tourist money at home.
There are a lot of beautiful places to visit, right here on US soil, Miss Marple.
And if you keep to the Red States.....you can even take your firearms.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 12:22 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: no good deed at July 28, 2012 12:22 PM (mjR67)
That Danny Boyle is a poisonous boil on civilizatin's backside, and he thinks he is SO smart.
I hope he gets sick and has to lay in one of those dirty NHS beds while a bunch of Pakistani health aides ignore him and talk on their cell phones.
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 12:22 PM (GoIUi)
In any case, WWII Brits > 2012 Brits.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 12:22 PM (CkvzP)
Posted by: Alex at July 28, 2012 04:00 PM (9kerR)
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I would've won, but I got high.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 12:23 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at July 28, 2012 12:23 PM (61onk)
Posted by: Solid Copy at July 28, 2012 03:56 PM (Dll6b)
Were they excellent horse-like women?
Posted by: joncelli at July 28, 2012 12:24 PM (CWlPF)
136Can you imagine the opening ceremonies that Obama's Chicago would have done?
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 04:22 PM (MMC8r)
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I had much the same thought, nickless.
It probably would've been even worse.....and created a shit ton of debt.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 12:25 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 12:26 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 12:26 PM (c/bEf)
On behalf of Britain, good. Because a King Charles and his green shit will absolutely put what's left of it under.
She is an impressive lady who actually got involved with the war effort, puts effort into her marriage, and at least gives two shits about dignity (well, at least she did-- I thought her Bond appearance was classy but I have a feeling she did not know she would be depicted with bloomers showing in shitty-ass third grade computer animation.)
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 12:26 PM (CkvzP)
I can tel you the names of Henry VIII's wives in order. I know about half of the Battles in the Penninsular Campaign in the war against Napoleon. Half of my heritage is Scot so I love the pipes and the clans.
And 4 years ago I was so excited that Britain would follow the Chinese, because I was certain they would do a good job. Obviously, the Royal Family was NOT involved.
It has been such a crushing disappointment, so I guess I will find something else to interest me. Jeez-o-pete, you would think someone in that country would realize what they have become. (Well, I know some do, because I spoke to people in Canterbury who were NOT HAPPY.)
Anyway, I will stop ranting. Rio will probably at least put on a non-depressing opening ceremony.
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 12:27 PM (GoIUi)
"114 The only thing that could have saved the debacle last night is if Stephen Hawking leaped from his wheelchair to light the torch."
We held out to the end (although I think I dozed off at some point), hoping to see Dr Who, but Hawking would have sufficed.
Reminds me about how a guy named Newton - only the greatest mind that ever lived - was left out, too.
Yeah, this marks the point where the Brits have officially self-destructed, as a civilization. Even worse is that it looks like we're next.
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 12:28 PM (As94z)
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 12:28 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: rickl at July 28, 2012 12:29 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:29 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:30 PM (Z9EHQ)
148....Anyway, I will stop ranting. Rio will probably at least put on a non-depressing opening ceremony.
Brazil has gone full Marxist now.....so I doubt it.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 12:31 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:31 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 04:27 PM (GoIUi)
I hope they heavily reference Carnivale. Bunch of barely clothed hot women dancing around.
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 12:31 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:32 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Chris M at July 28, 2012 12:32 PM (4lyMJ)
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On the up side, it'll all be powered by
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 12:32 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:33 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Matt Broderick at July 28, 2012 12:33 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:35 PM (Z9EHQ)
Glad I didn't see any of it. From the comments here so far I've gathered: Brits don't want you to cum in their mouth too quickly, 007 was doing the Queen, and the NHS was there to euthanize everyone who actually saw it.
Jolly shitty show old boy.....
Posted by: Hill County Texan at July 28, 2012 12:35 PM (JqDsq)
When the Cambrian measures were forming, They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons, that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "Stick to the Devil you know."
On the first Feminian Sandstones we were promised the Fuller Life
(Which started by loving our neighbour and ended by loving his wife)
Till our women had no more children and the men lost reason and faith,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "The Wages of Sin is Death."
In the Carboniferous Epoch we were promised abundance for all,
By robbing selected Peter to pay for collective Paul;
But, though we had plenty of money, there was nothing our money could buy,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "If you don't work you die."
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 12:35 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 04:30 PM (Z9EHQ)
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Those are some excellent hormones then.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 12:36 PM (yAtGD)
All they have to do is run a loop of "Chicago is OOOUUUUUT?" on a big screen and light the cauldron, and I will deem it the best Olympics of all time.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 12:38 PM (CkvzP)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 12:38 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:39 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 12:40 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 28, 2012 12:41 PM (Yhu4q)
"148 I guess I should explain why this ceremony enraged me. My mother was an English literature major and taught in public schools (before they went to crap). I was brought up with a love of English history and literature."
Your mom would be proud (of you, of course, not this abomination).
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 12:42 PM (As94z)
Posted by: Miss80sBaby at July 28, 2012 12:43 PM (YjDyJ)
Mens? You f*cking kidding me?
Why is that considered a spectator sport?
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 28, 2012 12:43 PM (Yhu4q)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:44 PM (R63QS)
Me too. I could imagine how bad the traffic would have been around here with that going on. They were planning to have venues all over the place up here. Bad enough getting around here during road repair season.
Posted by: Bruce at July 28, 2012 12:44 PM (1ZHNp)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:44 PM (R63QS)
"165 Glad I didn't see any of it. From the comments here so far I've gathered ... and the NHS was there to euthanize everyone who actually saw it."
LOL, but no - the authors of this BM showed no such mercy.
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 12:45 PM (As94z)
Posted by: FPW at July 28, 2012 12:45 PM (BDNF5)
There would be people marching in with huge platters of ribs, Barney Rubble Style, in honor of our First Lady. She would sit on her throne as each one stops in front of her and she samples a slab.
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 04:39 PM (R63QS)
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Nope. First would be a salute to Rin Tin Tin. Then a heartwarming tribute to Lassie. Leading up to the finale would be all the participants of that year's Westminister dog show. And the grand finale? BBQ'd dog meat dropped from B52's into the crowd.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 12:45 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at July 28, 2012 12:45 PM (jucos)
Damn too bad they lost, even after the Magical Negro told them to pick Chicago. Those Olympic people, RACIST.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 12:45 PM (3ZjAP)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:46 PM (Z9EHQ)
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Shame that the XXX Olympics was wasted on London...
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 12:47 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 12:47 PM (imVgX)
LOLOL!
And Miss Marple, I thought the same thing...they ought to have let whoever handles the royal stuff at least have a hand in it; I get that the UK wants to be seen as having more than just the traditional Pomp and Circumstance routine, but the ceremonies completely lacked any sort of grace and beauty, any sort of majesty whatsoever.
I guess I was expecting some whimsy, much wicked sly humor and yes, some Pomp.
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 12:47 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: UK Buggerer Demographic at July 28, 2012 12:48 PM (imVgX)
I didn't either, which is why it pissed me off so much. The Olympics are ostensibly supposed to be about bringing people together, which is kind of difficult to do when your Opening Ceremony is basically four hours of partisan vomit.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 12:48 PM (CkvzP)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 12:48 PM (ENmf2)
The truest words ever spoken by Matt Lauer last night were (during the homage to socialized medicine and all the kiddies in their hospital beds), "I don't know whether this is cute or creepy."
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 28, 2012 12:48 PM (UOM48)
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Heh. Well, I went into it expecting it to be long and silly; part of the charm of Olympics ceremonies (there was one a few years ago that involved people in bubble outfits rolling around the stadium; what's not to love?).
Doesn't mean I'm not allowed to complain.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 12:49 PM (1c58W)
Yeah..I just can't see pimp wheels and a gold chain license plate chain on a Volt
(I denounce myself)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 28, 2012 12:49 PM (Yhu4q)
Posted by: no good deed at July 28, 2012 12:49 PM (mjR67)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:50 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: wierd flunky at July 28, 2012 12:50 PM (tlhtD)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 12:50 PM (ENmf2)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:51 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:52 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 12:53 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:53 PM (R63QS)
lol A couple years ago I worked a match of U-13 or 14 girls from a nearby city with a lot of strip clubs. Checking the players in, there were girls named Destiny, Diamond and Malibu. Seriously. Like their parents were planning on them working the pole someday.
Posted by: NC Ref at July 28, 2012 12:53 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 12:54 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at July 28, 2012 12:54 PM (jucos)
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See! The NHS *is* important!
Posted by: Olympic Ceremony Planning Committee at July 28, 2012 12:54 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 04:27 PM (GoIUi)
--Only after recently watching The Tudors have I fully committed them to memory, but since AP English I had remembered "Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, outlived."
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 04:47 PM (imVgX)
These days they'd refer to them as partners instead of wives.
Katherine of Aragon, issue Mary
Anne Boleyn, issue Elizabeth
Jane Seymour, issue Edward
Anne of Cleves
Katherine (can't remember)
Katherine Parr
How close did I get Miss Marple?
Posted by: Retread at July 28, 2012 12:55 PM (I2fq9)
When Egypt marched in and the NBC announcer mention "Jeffersonian Democracy" being introduced in to Egypt, I bailed.
Posted by: YIKES! at July 28, 2012 12:55 PM (0xil9)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 12:55 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: Retread at July 28, 2012 12:56 PM (I2fq9)
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 12:56 PM (SsG4J)
I went into it expecting to love it. And was horrified.
The American version of the same show would be this: Pastoral wild America with peaceful Indians. SLAVERY. Industry and robber barons. Depression and St. Roosevelt. Tribute to Health and Human Services Department. Rock and roll, disco, and rap. The End.
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 12:56 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: London Street Urchin at July 28, 2012 12:56 PM (jucos)
See! The NHS *is* important!
Posted by: Olympic Ceremony Planning Committee at July 28, 2012 04:54 PM
(1c58W)
Let's not forget their top notch death panels for the elderly.
Posted by: YIKES! at July 28, 2012 12:57 PM (0xil9)
Imagine the outrage of yellow-teefed Londoners as Mooch shops for the latest in boob belts for her collection.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 28, 2012 12:58 PM (UOM48)
Let's enjoy once again that moment of abject failure when Chicago lost their Olympic bid:
http://tinyurl.com/cdwho5a
Chicago Reacts To Losing 2016 Olympics (EPIC FAIL)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 28, 2012 12:58 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 12:59 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 01:00 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: Retread at July 28, 2012 01:00 PM (I2fq9)
Let's enjoy once again that moment of abject failure when Chicago lost their Olympic bid:
http://tinyurl.com/cdwho5a
Chicago Reacts To Losing 2016 Olympics (EPIC FAIL
Thing of beauty, that was. All the power of Orca and the Obamas.
FAIL.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 28, 2012 01:01 PM (UOM48)
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 01:02 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Stark Dickflüssig at July 28, 2012 01:02 PM (NpR/e)
It's "Birth of a Nation"; but with business owners in the role of the villains, and the white knights are the Labour Party.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 01:02 PM (OAig5)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 01:02 PM (Z9EHQ)
"183 I have been noticing all of the Government Motors commercials we are all paying for being aired during the games. My favorite is the black guy from Northern VA who bought a Volt because of all the wonderful savings he would realize. My 15 year old son watched the commercial in disbelief. ..."
You tease!!
I thought you were going to say that your kid can actually do math, or something. Doesn't a Volt cost something like $30,000 extra, or something? So you can save $1500/yr? It must do hellish things to your electric bill, too.
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 01:04 PM (As94z)
Posted by: Gordon undead Ramsay at July 28, 2012 01:04 PM (9HhTH)
I am thinking we will derive much amusement from the convention in Charlotte. After all, their idea of entertainment is proletarian group discussion by dreary union members.
And let's not forget there will be The Movie of Obama's 4 years, to tell us how wonderful he is! That will be Mystery Science Theater 3000 worthy!
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 01:04 PM (GoIUi)
Tip.
Don't forget Joe Biden.
Posted by: YIKES! at July 28, 2012 01:05 PM (0xil9)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 01:08 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: nickless at July 28, 2012 03:24 PM (MMC8r)
I would just have a military parade followed by the soldiers arresting the athletes from terrorist nations.
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at July 28, 2012 01:08 PM (xUI0P)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 01:08 PM (R63QS)
Don't be h8n!!!
Posted by: LaShaquandra at July 28, 2012 01:09 PM (/izg2)
That gracel when wet smells like HORSE PEE! And I am a smoker so you can imagine how it smells to someone who has a normal sense of smell! Bwahahah!
I suppose that the beach volleyball people had to get tons of pea gravel removed, or they had to put down a barrier before they put down sand. They had done NOTHING in June. There were no bleachers or anything.
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 01:10 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 01:10 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 28, 2012 01:12 PM (GoIUi)
Detroit has had the most bids whilst failing to win the rights to host the games once. Michigan's Governor and the mayor of Detroit have expressed interest in bringing the 2024 games to Detroit due to the economic impact. Michigan possesses multiple sporting venues which could be used. Detroit also has vast empty vacated spaces which could be used to construct Olympic infrastructure.
wikipedia
Expect a Hunger Games level of competitor deaths....
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 28, 2012 01:12 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: rickl at July 28, 2012 01:12 PM (sdi6R)
You mean one with like 6 apostrophes?
Posted by: USS Diversity at July 28, 2012 01:12 PM (2d71t)
Posted by: Anachronda, tinfoil hat slightly askew at July 28, 2012 01:14 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 01:15 PM (R63QS)
"The American version of the same show would be this: Pastoral wild America with peaceful Indians. SLAVERY. Industry and robber barons. Depression and St. Roosevelt. Tribute to Health and Human Services Department. Rock and roll, disco, and rap. The End."
How do they say it over there? That's "spot on." Well done, Miss M. OK, maybe you could add something on gay marriag
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 01:16 PM (As94z)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 01:17 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: jewells45 at July 28, 2012 01:17 PM (UljOc)
181I must be a bad conservative, because I liked it. Then again, I didn't go in looking to be offended by it.
Posted by: FPW at July 28, 2012 04:45 PM (BDNF5)
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..."looking to be offended"....?
Uh, no......most of us conservative folk leave that "looking to be offended" shit, for the professionally-aggrieved whiney butt liberals who specialize in it.
I'd say that most conservatives are dismayed and disgusted by the celebration of socialist statism that was on display.
Not...."offended".
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 01:18 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: Cricket at July 28, 2012 01:18 PM (2ArJQ)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 01:19 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: jewells45 at July 28, 2012 01:19 PM (UljOc)
Posted by: Clutch Cargo at July 28, 2012 01:19 PM (Qxdfp)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 05:15 PM (R63QS)
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That's just sick. Really really sick. I'm glad it could never happen here in the U.......oh, wait.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 01:21 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: Carol at July 28, 2012 01:21 PM (z4WKX)
Posted by: Phil in Houston at July 28, 2012 01:22 PM (tvRPW)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 01:22 PM (imVgX)
Fucking spiders!
Every time I go out to move the sprinkler....some spider has strung a new web between the trees or shrubs, that I just walked between an hour ago.
I'm amazed that they can work that fast.
I know that the little fuckers are thirsty....and I don't begrudge them getting a drink.
I just hate getting spider webs and spiders in my hair!
....Or across my face.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 01:22 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 01:24 PM (imVgX)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 01:25 PM (ENmf2)
Posted by: Gwen Stefani at July 28, 2012 01:25 PM (imVgX)
Grr. Maybe I should do some of the chores I'm supposed to be doing. Checkbook ain't going to balance itself.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 01:25 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 01:26 PM (Z9EHQ)
I just hate getting spider webs and spiders in my hair!
....Or across my face.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 05:22 PM (mtRB0)
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The worst is when it happens at night.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 01:27 PM (yAtGD)
"238 Would your 85 y/o grandma enjoy sitting through this until 1 am? No? Then why should the queen. She should be commended for not getting up and leaving."
"Commended"? Maybe she could have salvaged some dignity for her once-great nation, by walking out on this BM.
Oh, and I don't think it was 1am in England.
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 01:27 PM (As94z)
The worst is when it happens at night.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 05:27 PM (yAtGD)
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Yeah, that's when the really big ones come out.
I was watering last night....and had to carry a broom with me to clear a path, wherever I was going.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 01:31 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: robtr Rum Liberation Front at July 28, 2012 01:32 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 01:34 PM (imVgX)
Olympic breakfasts: Jack Oliver, weightlifter
I have a horrible shake made from 50 grams of oats, 30 grams of whey protein, a pint of whole milk, and 10 grams of colostrum, which is the first milk of a cow that has just given birth. It's absolutely horrible. The colostrum overpowers anything else in the shake and makes it just revolting. And that's it, that's breakfast.
I've tried to get people to try it, but they won't. Just the smell of it is enough to put people off – it knocks most people for six. It's like drinking gone-off milk.
Guardian
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 28, 2012 01:34 PM (kdS6q)
'C' does seem more likely.
I bet the Queen was wishing she still had some of Henry's political power. I can imagine she was sitting through last night wishing she could shout, "Off with his head!"
Posted by: Retread at July 28, 2012 01:35 PM (I2fq9)
Posted by: robtr Rum Liberation Front at July 28, 2012 05:32 PM (MtwBb)
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Might as well get used to it. Look at it as practice until the IRS Civil Patrol gets trained up.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 01:36 PM (yAtGD)
276....Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 28, 2012 05:34 PM (kdS6q)
Just reading about that...triggered my gag reflex.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 01:37 PM (mtRB0)
I remember she was not posting much anyway, but did something else happen?
Posted by: logprof at July 28, 2012 05:34 PM (imVgX)
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The last I'd seen her comment was on an ONT some time ago. She'd found herself a new beau and they were off to Disneyland.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 01:40 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: USS Diversity at July 28, 2012 01:41 PM (2d71t)
Posted by: Redd at July 28, 2012 01:42 PM (R63QS)
Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at July 28, 2012 01:43 PM (RZ8pf)
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Don't know about Rum, but I see Dagny on the twitters, says she misses ya'll.
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The Frum MegMcMobile on the side bar is freakin hilarious btw.
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Her-ro Ron's, Yanks in a rain delay so yer stuck with me for a while.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 01:46 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 01:46 PM (ENmf2)
Posted by: USS Diversity at July 28, 2012 01:49 PM (2d71t)
284...Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at July 28, 2012 05:43 PM (RZ8pf)
No, you weren't hallucinating....nor were you alone in being aghast.
It was pretty much an "All Hail to the Glory of the State!" celebration.
Even mr.wheatie said...."The only thing missing is the swastikas".
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 01:50 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: soothsayer jumps in without reading at July 28, 2012 01:50 PM (73vB9)
Posted by: Buzzsaw at July 28, 2012 01:50 PM (tf9Ne)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 28, 2012 01:50 PM (Yhu4q)
Posted by: USS Diversity at July 28, 2012 05:41 PM (2d71t)
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Some much need austerity, on that count the Greeks should have shown up nekid...at least the one who got P-C'd out of the Olympics was was teh hawt...what a joke.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 01:51 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 01:52 PM (Kk1I9)
Posted by: USS Diversity at July 28, 2012 05:49 PM (2d71t)
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Scuba divers.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 01:54 PM (yAtGD)
Let's enjoy once again that moment of abject failure when Chicago lost their Olympic bid
That was awesome..and the guy who tried to put a positive spin on it by saying it would give Obama a chance to fix the economy...priceless! Ten bux says he's unemployed right now....or dead, if he's actually from Chicago.
Gosh..and after the lightbringer won a nobel peace prize just for being half black? How could that happen? I wish Romney would rub some salt in that wound...
http://tinyurl.com/cwbtolg
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at July 28, 2012 01:54 PM (L7hol)
285...Her-ro Ron's, Yanks in a rain delay so yer stuck with me for a while.
Rain?
I remember that stuff.....it was like, free water, falling from the sky.
Mmmm.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 01:56 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: soothsayer jumps in without reading at July 28, 2012 01:58 PM (Af6GM)
Posted by: Oregon at July 28, 2012 01:59 PM (IoNBC)
I remember that stuff.....it was like, free water, falling from the sky.
Mmmm.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 05:56 PM (mtRB0)
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Unless your that guy I read about who spent 8 days in jail for collecting rain water of his roof.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 01:59 PM (enQ33)
285...Her-ro Ron's, Yanks in a rain delay so yer stuck with me for a while.
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Rain? That stuff's wet, isn't it. Can't remember.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 02:00 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: soothsayer jumps in without reading at July 28, 2012 02:00 PM (UCotY)
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 02:01 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:01 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: soothsayer jumps in without reading at July 28, 2012 02:03 PM (xIRXC)
Once I finally was able to watch the 7/7 tribute online that NBC felt was too much for my American sensitivities I was confused by it. I didn't get the dancing bits. And the kid hugging the guy and the guy lifting the kid up to the sky. I am sure there was deep artistic meaning there, but it seemed odd.
Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at July 28, 2012 02:04 PM (RZ8pf)
The winner the year she was there? Urine Sample Wilson
True.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 02:05 PM (3ZjAP)
Their tribute to British dentistry was pretty epic.
Posted by: USS Diversity at July 28, 2012 02:05 PM (2d71t)
ex.
"President Obama was awarded the Nobel peace prize...and now Russian nuclear weapon armed ballistic missile submarines are patrolling off the east coast again"
"President Obama was awarded the Nobel peace prize...and now the Russians are going to build bases in Cuba again."
Do a fucking LBJ "Daisy" job on him. He can't deny it or spin it. It happened.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 02:07 PM (Kk1I9)
The thing that irks me the most...about Barky's "You didn't build that" remark
....is that it sounds like the preamble, to "You don't own that".
Case in point.....the douchebag bureaucrats in Oregon hitting that guy with a fine, for collecting rain water.
If you don't have a 'right' to collect the rain water falling from the sky, falling on your own property.....then what is next?
The "You don't own that" mentality is already proliferating from them thinking that they 'own' our income...and just let us keep a little of it to live on.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 02:07 PM (mtRB0)
I am too lazy to Google it, I apologize! It just seems to me he did more than put up gutters...
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 02:08 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: fluffy at July 28, 2012 02:08 PM (z9HTb)
You don't actually own real estate. You get to ransom it back from the local government on a yearly basis.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 02:09 PM (Kk1I9)
Posted by: Ronster at July 28, 2012 02:09 PM (fqpzt)
Posted by: Jade Sea at July 28, 2012 02:11 PM (/nXwi)
Posted by: Ed Anger at July 28, 2012 02:11 PM (7+pP9)
The water guy diverted a stream. He had signed a consent order not to do so, then did. Sounds like he is a dick trying to make like he is some sort of martyr.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 02:11 PM (3ZjAP)
>>You don't actually own real estate. You get to ransom it back from the local government on a yearly basis.
It's for the children!
Posted by: garrett at July 28, 2012 02:11 PM (JRrj2)
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 02:13 PM (SsG4J)
I don't think he got busted for collecting rainwater off his roof, I think he got busted for messing with the creeks or something.
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Nope. Oregon gave him permits to catch rainwater in his own reservoirs on his land. He didn't tap into any other water source.
Then, out of the blue, as I understand it, Oregon cancelled his permits.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 02:13 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: Ruby at July 28, 2012 02:14 PM (vt4Ip)
He was diverting stream water and trying to call it "snow melt". He had admitted to doing so and signed a consent order. When that expired, I think two years later, he went back to diverting the water and came up with his new excuse. "It's snow melt".
Sound like a dickhead that believes the rules don't apply to him. Hippie? My bet.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 02:17 PM (3ZjAP)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:18 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 06:09 PM (Kk1I9)
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Property taxes are the most anti-private property idea in America today. They're for the schools, but some people, like me, have no children. I say privatize schools as quickly as possible, then abolish the property tax. Either that, or take away the lien powers.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 02:19 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 06:17 PM (3ZjAP)
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Didn't know the were rules and regs to rain water...we are trully doomed.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:20 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 06:19 PM (yAtGD)
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THIS!! Your mouth to Allahs ears.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:21 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Invictos at July 28, 2012 02:25 PM (OQpzc)
So...how many gallons of "stream water" did the guy in Oregon divert?
Do the articles say?
I've heard of such rules, in rural areas....pertaining to daming up a stream, and creating a pond or small lake.
It takes the water away from property owners downstream.
You have to allow the same amount of water to flow-through your reservoir....or you're in violation.
But you're still able to dig a pond, out in the open, away from any streams...and let it gradually fill with rain water.
At least in most states, you are.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 02:25 PM (mtRB0)
He actually built two lakes that he said were filled by "rain water". Give me a fucking break.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 02:26 PM (3ZjAP)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 28, 2012 02:26 PM (r4wIV)
Property tax is government's way of telling you you will never own land. Even if you pay off the mortgage, you are still just renting that land from the local government.
All tax is theft.
Posted by: Invictos at July 28, 2012 02:26 PM (OQpzc)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 28, 2012 02:28 PM (r4wIV)
Wheatie, it makes do difference how big the stream was. Streams, like wet lands, are always covered under state and federal law.
Try to drain a swamp to build a house in the middle of east bumbfuck. The Corp of Engineers will be all over your ass.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 02:28 PM (3ZjAP)
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 06:25 PM (3ZjAP)
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He actually built two lakes that he said were filled by "rain water". Give me a fucking break.
Posted by: Billy Bob, the guy who drinks in SC at July 28, 2012 06:26 PM (3ZjAP)
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Well good for him then, maybe he should have got 10 days in jail and maybe next time I'll read the whole article.//
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:29 PM (enQ33)
i had to switch channels during the National Health Service part, made me want to puke...
but the fireworks were kinda cool.
Posted by: shoey at July 28, 2012 02:30 PM (m6OUa)
If the public schools weren't leftist indoctrination centers, this might be a stronger argument.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 02:30 PM (Kk1I9)
Posted by: bubba at July 28, 2012 02:31 PM (51xVX)
332I don't mind the concept of paying property taxes - they aren't just for schools (they pay for firefighters, lights, etc) but even if you have no kids, it benefits us all for young people to get an education.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 28, 2012 06:26 PM (r4wIV)
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Well, that was the theory.
But it hasn't worked out that way.
That 'concept' predates the formation of government unions...which have become predatory leeches on the public purse.
The result is the anti-consumer, anti-taxpayer situation that we currently are at the mercy of.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 02:32 PM (mtRB0)
Unionized employees treat who they work for as the enemy...in the case of unionized government employees, the enemy is The People.
They should never have been allowed to unionize and if so, government employees should not be allowed to vote, it's a conflict of interest.
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 02:37 PM (zsu+c)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:37 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 28, 2012 06:26 PM (r4wIV)
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Strongly disagree. Privatizing the schools would get parents involved again just by the fact that they're the ones responsible for raising, educating, and paying for their OWN chillren. Not me!
Besides, public schools are a scam. They've become marxist indoctrination centers. The public schools are directly responsible for the election of the this dictator they call a president. I say, fucking enough!
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 02:38 PM (yAtGD)
Posted by: BP NJ at July 28, 2012 02:42 PM (/bVSz)
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 02:45 PM (NUr/G)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:45 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: jwpaine at July 28, 2012 02:45 PM (FUozQ)
Posted by: freeus at July 28, 2012 02:45 PM (caDgg)
341....Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 06:37 PM (zsu+c)
Yep.
Can't be said enough....
There should be no government unions, at all....ever.
I still like the idea of Term Limits for govt bureacrats.
You know....in the interest of "spread the wealth around".
Give other people a chance at being on that gravy train.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 02:46 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 02:46 PM (zsu+c)
"333 Property tax is government's way of telling you you will never own land. Even if you pay off the mortgage, you are still just renting that land from the local government."
I have long referred to "The fantasy of home ownership." How many other things do you have to keep paying for indefinitely, even if you "own" them? Yeah, that's actually called "renting".
But it's worse than that, even!! Since the Kelo decision, if the local dopes who run your municipality decide they want your property for something, they can pretty much just take it, and you get to accept whatever they feel like paying you for it.
Still think you're a home owner? What do you think this IS? America??
Posted by: Optimizer at July 28, 2012 02:48 PM (As94z)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 02:48 PM (QTHTd)
346 "The Mist" is on. I'd watch it, but I hate the ending. Nothing like King's ending.
Omg....yes!
The ending in that movie is horrible.
I read where King got all excited about the rewrite....and loved it....loved it more than the one he had in his book .
Well, he's a twisted motherfucker anyway.
Posted by: wheatie at July 28, 2012 02:49 PM (mtRB0)
Posted by: BP NJ at July 28, 2012 02:49 PM (/bVSz)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 02:49 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: Ahmed the Welchman at July 28, 2012 02:51 PM (2pG7H)
I paid ~$1,500 in property tax last year in FL on a 3/2 w/2-car garage on a lake. That *includes* sewer, *and* garbage pickup 2X/week.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 02:52 PM (Kk1I9)
Henry Rollins' works as well and has the added benefit of pissing off Hank by using it.
Posted by: alexthechick at July 28, 2012 02:54 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 06:49 PM (QTHTd)
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Still don't like it. It leaves one with the feeling that there's no hope in surviving.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 02:54 PM (NUr/G)
I paid ~$1,500 in property tax last year in FL on a 3/2 w/2-car garage on a lake. That *includes* sewer, *and* garbage pickup 2X/week.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 06:52 PM (Kk1I9)
*
So what you're saying is that I'm getting corn-holed in the most dubious of manners. Hmmm, great//
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 02:57 PM (enQ33)
Take the state out of the school system and immediately all those problems go away.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 02:57 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 02:57 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: BurtTC at July 28, 2012 02:58 PM (2pG7H)
The message was really that losing hope is folly. If the family had retained hope, they'd have survived.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 02:58 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: Ronster at July 28, 2012 03:00 PM (fqpzt)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 06:57 PM (QTHTd)
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That's why privatizing schools seems the way to go. Let the people who actually have children pay for their eduation. Give them a large income tax break to do it.
And for the commenter upthread that said that their property taxes paid for sewer service, water, etc., in OK we pay that seperately. Property taxes are for only schools here. It's a waste of my money, IMHO.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 03:02 PM (NUr/G)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 28, 2012 03:04 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: pat at July 28, 2012 03:07 PM (UFxap)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 06:57 PM (GEICT)
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Not necessarily. He always includes an epilog which most always gives the feeling that hope and life goes on. I don't think I've read anything of his that leaves the reader in despair.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 03:08 PM (NUr/G)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 03:11 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 03:13 PM (ENmf2)
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 03:14 PM (zEeUf)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 03:14 PM (enQ33)
Barely a fishin' hole.
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 07:14 PM (zEeUf)
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What was he doing? Raising mosquitos?
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 03:15 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 07:11 PM (GEICT)
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His short stories may be that way sometimes. "The Mangler" comes to mind.
But his novels seem to always have a little bit of sunlight peeping through the darkness at the end.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 03:15 PM (NUr/G)
Posted by: steevy at July 28, 2012 03:17 PM (Ts9tU)
Barely a fishin' hole.
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 07:14 PM (zEeUf)
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In OK we call those ponds. Or fishin' holes. Or water for cattle.
Posted by: Soona at July 28, 2012 03:19 PM (NUr/G)
Posted by: and irresolute at July 28, 2012 03:21 PM (Q492A)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 03:21 PM (kpCLl)
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Sadly, the Dalek invastion fleet was co-opted and put to work doing some dancing in the British Invasion segment.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 03:23 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 03:23 PM (kpCLl)
Upon further reflection, Mr. Boyle should be introduced to Vogon poetry. Violently.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 03:28 PM (ENmf2)
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Didn't watch...always thought the Olympics were boring. I watch woman's volley ball (the asses) Gymnastics (the asses) and woman's diving (the adams apple)
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Winter Ol'limp-dicks though...looge and ski jumping is always cool. And Curling...I find Curling intriguing, especially if the chicks have nice asses.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 03:29 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Fritz at July 28, 2012 03:31 PM (0ZJ5N)
My review of the Olympics - From a guy who hasn't seen it and has been away from the news for a couple of days.
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Fuck the Olympics. When I heard they kicked someone out over a tweet, I was like, fuck off you "UN Picnic Event". Which is basicly what it is.
Granted, I wasn't going to watch it anyway, and since I watch network channels 1% of the time that I'm watching TV I probably wasn't even going to accidentally find out where you even watch the Olympics. Not even sure if its on TV at all.
So there you go, in case anyone wanted the inside scoop on the Olympics.
P.S. The bathing suits are nice this year, but I'm not going to be having sex with any of them, so fuck that too.
Posted by: Hal Burton at July 28, 2012 03:31 PM (iYvMQ)
Posted by: and irresolute at July 28, 2012 03:34 PM (Q492A)
How celebrities love celebrities. Was waiting for something the other day and was paging through an Entertainment Weekly and here they have an article on King's band with Dave Berry and some other authors. I've seen his "band" on Letterman, The Tonight Show and numerous other semi-variety shows. This "band" of his has less talent and ability then any 8th grade music class I've ever seen and I'm not being snarky. What the fuck warrants articles and TV appearances for a bunch a musical hacks to be recognized just because they wrote some books? People that acknowledge his band should be banned from opineing on anything and his "band" should be ridiculed for pathetic joke it is.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 28, 2012 03:35 PM (GZitp)
freeus @85 - "Then there are the sciences such as engineering, and what about the cars? No DB9, no Morgan, no Rolls Royce, or Jaguar. For the love of heaven, the mini that rolled in was not even vintage, and had no Union Jack on the roof!! "
You're right, and it's not like you can't portray those accomplishments visually. Remember just a few months ago, there was that beautiful commercial for British Airways "To Fly, To Serve" commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XozHLoqwp_4
Why couldn't they have done something like that? It would have fitted so well with the Olympics' "Faster, Higher, Stronger' theme too! But no, that would have been too obvious, and too celebratory of Britain and its past. Just imagine a flash of a Concorde through that stadium - it would have been great, and would have been worth the cost of devising it.
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at July 28, 2012 03:38 PM (KOHFD)
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Who made you the arbiter of good music??
Posted by: Madonna at July 28, 2012 03:39 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 28, 2012 03:41 PM (ENmf2)
That's a bold statement coming from a slut who made a career out of flashing her crotch-nipple.
Posted by: Fritz at July 28, 2012 03:46 PM (0ZJ5N)
Posted by: Bill at July 28, 2012 03:46 PM (ASn1R)
Don't diss Canada. Not only are they finding their feet, they may be the only bastion of freedom if Obama wins in Novermber.
Posted by: rabidfox at July 28, 2012 03:46 PM (rhiN3)
I can see it now...all the kids diving under their NHS beds as the loudspeakers blare...
EXTERMINATE!!!!
...in a Dalek voice, of course. haha
Posted by: Palookaville at July 28, 2012 03:49 PM (szPD/)
Posted by: and irresolute at July 28, 2012 03:49 PM (Q492A)
I said last night, the NHS Gurney Dancers should have included the Monty Python guy who insists "I'm NOT DEAD!!"
Posted by: kbdabear at July 28, 2012 03:52 PM (Y7XKa)
Posted by: steevy at July 28, 2012 03:54 PM (Ts9tU)
I've mentioned this before, she's become nothing more then an over the hill pole stripper that sings. If she was preforming at the local strip club no man under sixty would pay the two drink minimum to watch her.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 28, 2012 03:54 PM (GZitp)
Posted by: Brian in BC at July 28, 2012 03:59 PM (3lxx0)
lol, kb!
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 03:59 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: and irresolute at July 28, 2012 07:21 PM (Q492A)
I really like some of his movies. Slumdog Millionaire was good fun. Sunshine was a great movie - and the only decent role in that movie was the conservative. Sunshine was almost an advertisement for why you should never let leftists take part in mission critical operations. His other movies have been okay - but the music is almost always good.
I'm glad I didn't see the Olympic ceremonies so I can still think well of Boyle ... at least, for now.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:02 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 04:05 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:05 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Anna Wintour at July 28, 2012 04:06 PM (MzgEp)
Rusty crowbar, no K-Y.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:08 PM (+9xox)
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Anna, I think you need a good ol' fashioned Tennesee Tosnil Tickle.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 04:10 PM (enQ33)
Rusty crowbar, no K-Y.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 08:08 PM (+9xox)
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Yeah..that will leave a mark....
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 04:12 PM (enQ33)
I've mentioned this before, she's become nothing more then an over the hill pole stripper that sings. If she was preforming at the local strip club no man under sixty would pay the two drink minimum to watch her.
She's been taking testosterone injections for a number of years now...and has a more masculine body than Justin Beiber. Hell...Barney's Frank is starting to find her attractive. How the rest of the world sees anything at all arousing in that has been is beyond me.
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at July 28, 2012 04:13 PM (L7hol)
Posted by: kbdabear at July 28, 2012 07:52 PM (Y7XKa)...
................Only if they include the guy who bashes the invalid in the head.
Posted by: Invictos at July 28, 2012 04:13 PM (OQpzc)
I totally totally totally would have loved a Dalek invasion segment for the opening ceremonies. That would've been so awesome! Or at least the blue telephone box in there somewhere. Or maybe the number 42.
But no, instead there was the weird "boy meets girl" segment which made no sense, other than to prove once again that youts are self absorbed twats.
Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at July 28, 2012 04:14 PM (RZ8pf)
See, and I would take serious issue with even the "singing" part. Her range is like a note and a half, and she's been heavily Autotuned since the dawn of Autotune time.
I will never understand why she's not a couple-hit wonder, let alone considered an icon.
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 04:15 PM (CkvzP)
That pretty much describes every non-arthropod invertebrate life form on the planet though.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:17 PM (+9xox)
Posted by: Filly at July 28, 2012 08:15 PM (CkvzP)
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Yeah...I've had the same thought. Oh, btw...fuck off wingers!!
Posted by: Cher at July 28, 2012 04:18 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:20 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Invictos at July 28, 2012 04:22 PM (OQpzc)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 28, 2012 04:22 PM (Rhie+)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 08:20 PM (kpCLl)
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Hola, Peaches..Como esta? Me Amore'
Posted by: Pedro the Pool Boy at July 28, 2012 04:22 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 04:22 PM (QTHTd)
My internet connection is slower than normal today... SiteMeter seems to be the one the reloads are stalled on. I may wind up having to nuke it in a HOSTS file
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:24 PM (+9xox)
And yes, Peaches....I'm having trouble refreshing the page.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:24 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: lowandslow at July 28, 2012 04:25 PM (GZitp)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:25 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 28, 2012 04:27 PM (enQ33)
Posted by: Truman North at July 28, 2012 04:28 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 04:28 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: BlackOrchidPinesForDagny at July 28, 2012 04:29 PM (J6kXj)
Posted by: Invictos at July 28, 2012 04:29 PM (OQpzc)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:29 PM (+9xox)
I didn't like "28 Days" - starts off great, devolves into politically correct bollocks at the end. I thought "28 Weeks" was better.
And then there's "Sunshine". I recalled it as "Event Horizon" done by someone with a clue. Mind you, part of "Event Horizon"'s charm was how it alternated between brilliance and silliness
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 04:31 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 28, 2012 04:31 PM (Yhu4q)
Posted by: Invictos at July 28, 2012 08:22 PM (OQpzc)
Sounds like one of the invasive ads or intrusive trackers is causing your problems. Get AdBlockPlus and DoNotTrack and never experience those problems again. And stop yourself from being spied on by google and the tyrant gang.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:31 PM (X3lox)
mwah!
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:31 PM (kpCLl)
Yeah, I got gob-smacked by the latest FF update...now it looks, and works just like IE. I've given up trying to find the 'tools' menu. If not for the Lazarus plug in, I'd give up on FF entirely.
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at July 28, 2012 04:33 PM (L7hol)
She's been taking testosterone injections for about the last ten years, to give her 'definition'. Old news. She's more man than woman these days.
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at July 28, 2012 04:34 PM (L7hol)
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 04:36 PM (GULKT)
I agree. But the music was great. And it was a good first 45 minutes, which isn't so bad these days. Loved the start - more examples of dangerous leftist dipshits.
And then there's "Sunshine". I recalled it as "Event
Horizon" done by someone with a clue. Mind you, part of "Event
Horizon"'s charm was how it alternated between brilliance and silliness
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 08:31 PM (QTHTd)
Event Horizon ... was bearable, barely.
I couldn't make it through 127 hours because I just can't stand that idiot who was the star ... whatshisname. He's been thrown into a ton of movies and he annoys me to no end. His very existence bothers me.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:37 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: BlackOrchidPinesForDagny at July 28, 2012 04:37 PM (J6kXj)
Sunshine is a Horde favorite. It's fantastic right up to the last half hour when it goes all to hell.
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at July 28, 2012 04:37 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: BlackOrchidPinesForDagny at July 28, 2012 04:38 PM (J6kXj)
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 04:39 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Truman North at July 28, 2012 04:39 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: Brian in BC at July 28, 2012 04:40 PM (3lxx0)
That was supposed to be a hook?
I hope that turd finishes last and lost on some deserted beach at midnight.
Truly gag inducing.
Posted by: ontherocks at July 28, 2012 04:40 PM (aZ6ew)
Fucking British weather ruining Beach Vollyeball.
Posted by: buzzion at July 28, 2012 04:41 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:41 PM (helh2)
I was shocked that Bravo was actually showing tennis during the tennis. ESPN sure as fuck didn't do that during Wimbledon.
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at July 28, 2012 04:41 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 08:31 PM (X3lox)
Ok, I installed DoNotTrack (already had Adblock) and it does get to the bottom of the page much faster but it still takes a while before you can enter anything in the comment box. The message at the bottom of the page that seems to be taking a while is 'connecting to sitemeter.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:41 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:41 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 28, 2012 04:42 PM (j1gX1)
Posted by: BlackOrchidPinesForDagny at July 28, 2012 04:43 PM (J6kXj)
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:43 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 08:41 PM (X6akg)
Make sure you're blocking pretty much everything with DoNotTrack. Click the DoNotTrack button in the upper right of the browser and see what's getting through. Then kill it.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:44 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 04:45 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: BlackOrchidPinesForDagny at July 28, 2012 04:45 PM (J6kXj)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 28, 2012 04:45 PM (j1gX1)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:45 PM (helh2)
I get two trackers on these pages - google analytics and sitemeter and block both of them. I block them on every page, not just this one.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:46 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:46 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Truman North at July 28, 2012 04:47 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 08:44 PM (X3lox)
It says '2 companies tracking you: 2 blocked'. Google and sitemeter but it says they are blocked. ?
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:48 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: BlackOrchidPinesForDagny at July 28, 2012 08:43 PM (J6kXj)
I have had the same experience, BOPFD. Including one person of color (not pink) (pink IS a color, dammit!). That shitbird's goin' down . . . we must do everything in our power to ensure such an outcome.
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:49 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 08:43 PM (X6akg)
Water Polo?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 28, 2012 08:45 PM (j1gX1)
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No...sorry, that should have read 'not on horses OR in the water'.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:49 PM (X6akg)
It says '2 companies tracking you: 2 blocked'. Google and sitemeter but it says they are blocked. ?
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 08:48 PM (X6akg)
Check to see that you blocked the sitemeter script on AdBlock, also. "sm3.sitemeter.com" should be killed, too.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:49 PM (X3lox)
>>Madonna's fundamental problem is lack of class. No amount of HGH, facelifts, botox, money, fame etc can mask the core skankage.
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I got to see her nipple a couple of months ago...must've been the only guy left who hadn't seen it...
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 04:50 PM (zsu+c)
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 04:52 PM (zsu+c)
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 04:53 PM (zsu+c)
SWEETNESS!!!!
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:53 PM (RhqmK)
Get bent, sitemeter!
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 08:51 PM (QTHTd)
Welcome back to the free world!
This place used to drive me crazy with that sitemeter shit because you can't stop the page loading and then enter text, as the textbox needs javascript that loads after the sitemeter. It was infuriating (and Pixy's fault for doing it that way, if I may say). So, now I just block everything in
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 04:54 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 28, 2012 08:49 PM (X3lox)
Oh thank you, TPO! That worked!
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:54 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: ontherocks at July 28, 2012 04:56 PM (aZ6ew)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 04:56 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 08:50 PM (zsu+c)
Did it come with complimentary eye bleach, CanaDave, or would you like me to pass you some?
P.S., since it like Job in the belly of the whale to post anything here, I do not have any adblocker buton and when I go to their site, they don't have anything for the ancient versions of pretty much everything that I roll with. sigh
Posted by: Peaches at July 28, 2012 04:56 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Truman North at July 28, 2012 08:52 PM (I2LwF)
Huh. It was played on a big light blue court with hockey like nets at each end? Don't think I've ever seen that in the olympics.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:56 PM (X6akg)
>>I just nuked sm3.sitemeter.com to 127.0.0.1 in the Windows 7 HOSTS file. This method of nuking it will work with ALL BROWSERS
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...what's to stop them from changing it to sm4.sitemeter.com...presumably there's sm1 and sm2 as well...can you go *.sitemeter.com in a HOSTS file?
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 04:57 PM (zsu+c)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 08:56 PM (GEICT)
That's exactly what my husband and I were saying. "They got rid of softball and baseball but there's this stupid ass sport?!"
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:57 PM (X6akg)
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Field hockey?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_hockey
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 04:57 PM (1c58W)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_hockey
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 08:57 PM (1c58W)
Nope....no sticks.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 04:58 PM (X6akg)
>>Did it come with complimentary eye bleach, CanaDave, or would you like me to pass you some?
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Well, I confess, I've had some sleepless nights and lots of nightmares ever since...if you could send me some, that'd be much appreciated...
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 04:59 PM (zsu+c)
Use the HOSTS file ploy I did. It will work with anything that has TCP/IP on it. Its a nuclear weapon that sends any references to sm3.sitemeter.com to a localhost black hole.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 04:59 PM (RhqmK)
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at July 28, 2012 04:59 PM (Gk3SS)
OK - sticking my hand up slowly to comment that, indeed, during last night's Opening Ceremony, the ridiculous FAR outweighed the sublime. The whole NHS segment was just mind-bogglingly wierd/strange/stupid/WTF. You've got billions watching you on TV, England, and your go-to "Here's what we got, World" moment features your Health Care System??!! Which might not cost you anything monetarily, but can very probably cost you your life. And, no, NBC, the fact that those are "real doctors and nurses" out there does not make it better. Makes it even stranger.
However, I absolutely LOVED the James Bond/Queen entry into the stadium. It was jaw-droppingly amazing that she actually went along with doing this. Some might decry the non-majesticness of it, but in this stupid, awful-news-always world, sometimes there needs to be something that is done in fun and lightness. And, altho I'm in the minority on this blog, I love Daniel Craig as James Bond, so watching him in a tux for any length of time was no problem at all.
Bob Costas practically lost his small mind (goes with his small body) that the IOC chose not to make mention or honor thse involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic Tragedy. There was a rumor that he was going to go rogue and present his own moment of silence, complete with an NBC video clips of what went on. Well, he didn't, but every word that he did speak last night about it was dripping with "You uttter-assholes!!" There's very little that Bob and I politically agree on, but I was right there with him in his emotion.
Posted by: dwagyak at July 28, 2012 05:01 PM (h2J/v)
Nothing. Then I just make another entry if they continue to be a problem. If they're responsive, then I don't care.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 05:01 PM (RhqmK)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 05:01 PM (GEICT)
Will HGH make my junk longer, or just turn my size 12 feet into size 16 paddles?
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 08:41 PM (helh2)
No, it works like steroids. It'll make your crank smaller and more inefficient.
Posted by: ErikW at July 28, 2012 05:02 PM (uvKdl)
There was no "tragedy". The word you are looking for is "murderous rampage".
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 28, 2012 05:03 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 05:04 PM (EYfcP)
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Oh. Well, I have heard tell of an alleged sport that some apparently call "sock her". Not sure why.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 28, 2012 05:04 PM (1c58W)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 05:06 PM (GEICT)
Yup, Outbreak at least that one had monkeys in it. Okay, monkeys other than the ones being used to incubate potential anti-virals.
I was watching the original Andromeda Strain a few weeks back and it struck me how very little happens but it's still riveting. Contagion not so much. I did like that Jude Law played himself aka an utter fucking asshole.
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at July 28, 2012 05:08 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: rickl at July 28, 2012 05:09 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 05:09 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: moki at July 28, 2012 05:10 PM (dZmFh)
Posted by: Biancaneve at July 28, 2012 05:11 PM (UaBrT)
Bye the bye, I had a buddy who got into bodybuilding and started using Clenbuterol. That shit will turn you into the Hulk and if I remember right, it costs about 15 bucks a cycle in Mexico.
We all went on a cruise once and he stocked up. I stayed my distance when we went through Customs.
Posted by: ErikW at July 28, 2012 05:13 PM (uvKdl)
Posted by: Biancaneve at July 28, 2012 09:11 PM (UaBrT)
Well, with the NHS, those young athletes might not make it to the next olympics.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 05:14 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 05:15 PM (U7Ivf)
Handball is big in eastern Europe. Since most of the IOC are European, I am not surprised they got rid of softball/baseball for handball. For what it's worth, baseball bats are illegal in Poland, since they can be weapons. You have to have a permit to have one, and show documentation that you are on a sponsored team. Strangely, the Poles love baseball, and have a number of teams. I guess this is a holdover from Soviet rule-making sure the Poles aren't armed in any way.
Posted by: moki at July 28, 2012 09:10 PM (dZmFh)
Still.....they could have kept softball and baseball and added this handball game.
Posted by: Tami at July 28, 2012 05:15 PM (X6akg)
WTF? Ryan Seacrest as a talking head at the Olympics? They had to find someone lamer than Costas?
Posted by: Jim in Virginia at July 28, 2012 05:19 PM (he+ZC)
Drives me nuts when people use that word inappropriately. That's all you hear about 9/11 anymore. Tragedy my ass, it was Islamic jihadist mass murder.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 28, 2012 05:20 PM (GZitp)
Posted by: Hoss Fuentes at July 28, 2012 05:20 PM (vm3Hb)
in any way.
The Poles aren't that stupid. My uncle who is Polish told me all about when he was a kid and the guys in the neighborhood all walked around with a long sock and a potato. A sizable spud slipped down a long sock is a pretty good stand-in for a medieval mace in street fight.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 05:23 PM (RhqmK)
Baseball. The. Worlds. Greatest. Game.
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 09:07 PM (EYfcP)
America's greatest game.
Screw the the rest of the world and I say that as a former soccer defensive sweeper.
I played SS in a beer league, too.
Posted by: ErikW at July 28, 2012 05:26 PM (uvKdl)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 05:33 PM (RhqmK)
Posted by: teej at July 28, 2012 09:07 PM (EYfcP)
Eleventy!
Posted by: Tammy al Thor at July 28, 2012 05:34 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 28, 2012 05:35 PM (RhqmK)
Yeah, after I woke up at 4 AM cuz my neighbors had their weekly loud fight, I heard gunshots. Turns out it was a homicide about a mile away. Gang thing, nobody gave a fuck.
Posted by: Samuel Adams at July 28, 2012 05:38 PM (ZOf1l)
Yeah I like baseball.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 28, 2012 05:40 PM (GZitp)
Posted by: Susie cre at July 28, 2012 05:43 PM (OnRdm)
And used gum, ceiling wax, thumbtacks, bailing wire, coffee cans, and a slightly stained copy of Hobos Illustrated.
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at July 28, 2012 05:44 PM (seqsm)
Posted by: moki at July 28, 2012 05:46 PM (dZmFh)
>>And used gum, ceiling wax, thumbtacks, bailing wire, coffee cans, and a slightly stained copy of Hobos Illustrated.
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Don't forget the Valu-Rite...
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 05:46 PM (zsu+c)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 28, 2012 05:53 PM (GEICT)
Oh, I guess I wasn't last...Overnight Thread is up...
Posted by: CanaDave at July 28, 2012 05:53 PM (zsu+c)
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