Random thoughts that are pointless and too dumb to say anywhere else thread: 2020

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Margot Robbie was definitely not the reason that Suicide Squad sucked...

 

Yeah it's kind of an odd take. They basically gave her a solo film because she was so well received. The rest of that film is rightfully being scrubbed. If most people are asked about the highlights she's at the top of the list.

 

Atrocious writing, some bad acting and Jared Leto was cringey.

 

I won't debate the Pressly v Robbie hotness topic but there is a reason one is an A-lister getting major film roles and one was doing films with Jerry Springer.

 

Well, it's an opinion. In my opinion, that movie was terrible across the board, her included. She isn't terrible to look at, but it feels like that's the character's only redeeming quality, and the one DC is trying to shove down the consumer's throats.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I think it's just you. I don't devour them like I know some people do and they probably are more popular with commuters like you said. But a lot of people just listen to them at work; my wife listens to them at home all the time. Serial and the like are enormously popular. I listened to Bill Burr's for a long time but haven't in some time.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Right, it's an opinion, but the use of 'shoving down throats' implies that people don't actually like her as the character. Most people did like it and do like her, and that's why they retained her character in spite of that dumpster fire of a movie. It's an absolutely terrible movie. It might be the worst of the entire comic genre.

 

She's a good actress though not just eye candy. She was great in Wolf of Wall Street and doesn't have many lines in Once Upon a Time but played a big role in what I thought was a great movie.

[brewcrewdue80]

I'd say having watched a few of the DC comics animation movies, Suicide Squad lacked an original storyline. You were just thrust in to what was happening and didnt know this power that be Woman who was in charge. Like how and why does she control characters who could kill her alone if left in a room for 5mins. It was poor timing to make the film. Smith and Robbie were in that other movie together and you often see pairs of Actors or Actresses together in two or three films. I feel that is set up contractually from the beginning but that it must have a timeline to fulfill or maybe they are released from that obligation. Sorta here's the big project people are going to love. And heres the second less quality film that because you two become power duo from first film together sells box office tickets on this film.

Another example off top of my head would be George Clooney with Mark Wahlberg in We 3 Kings followed next year by the Perfect Storm(searched that)

 

Fwiw the My name is Earl series. The. Actor Ethan Supley who was the 400lb cohort with Earl, is a buff 200-230lb lost his image guy now.

[DHonks]

I saw where you can get a coffee roasting drum that goes on a rotisserie. My toaster oven also goes to 500 degrees. I was thinking of getting it to roast my own coffee beans, but ultimately I only drink coffee once or twice per week, so it all seemed to be too much of a bother...

 

Just be careful with all the Journal Sentinal investigative reporting regarding carcinogens and toxins from roasting beans.

[GAME05]

I'd never heard anything like that before. Thanks for bring it to my attention. I'll have to look into it.

[stalton]

Last years random thread was 16 pages. This post should finish off the 5th page. It's a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy, but I think we will surpass lasts years post count.

[Thurston Fluff]

I saw where you can get a coffee roasting drum that goes on a rotisserie. My toaster oven also goes to 500 degrees. I was thinking of getting it to roast my own coffee beans, but ultimately I only drink coffee once or twice per week, so it all seemed to be too much of a bother...

 

Just be careful with all the Journal Sentinal investigative reporting regarding carcinogens and toxins from roasting beans.

 

I don't know of anyone who roasts coffee that does so without adequate ventilation. There's quite a bit of smoke involved when roasting. Not a nice smelling coffee type f smell either. I tried the one that goes in the rotisserie and found it to be annoyingly slow. The drum also made it hard to see the progress of the bean being cooked. That matters with home roasting because the time it takes to roast the exact same bean changes with things like humidity and ambient temperature. Also beans from one season to the next vary in roasting times. It also makes it nearly impossible to do a dark roast.

 

I also tried a few fancy ones with all kinds of programing features. They never work for the same reasons. If you're actually interested in roasting beans I'd suggest the Alpenrost by swissmar. It's simple to use doesn't have a lot of useless features and allows easy viewing of the beans. The irony is that was the first one I bought. Never had one come close to it for quality of roast since then.

Overall if you know what you're doing and pay attention you can make some exceptional coffee. It takes time to learn and these days there are any number of small roasters around to get high quality freshly roasted beans from. Best advice I can give when purchasing beans is get them local from small batch roasters. Any amount of shipping seems to drain something from the flavor.

If anyone wants to know more about home roasting I'd be glad to share what I've learned over the past 25 years of doing it.

[nate82]

Is it just me or are truck beds getting smaller and smaller?

[MrTPlush]

Because rarely do people need that much bed space and people much prefer cab space over bed length. While some manufacturers will do a longer bed and cab all it does is make it more expensive, harder to turn, not fit in the garage, and be difficult to park.

 

It’s simply what people want/need these days, but your sense is true...they have gotten smaller.

[wallus]

Trucks are way too big in general and I even use mine as a truck often. I will be going back to a car once my lease is up this summer.

[MrTPlush]

It isn't that trucks are too big, but that everyone thinks they need a half ton truck. I am guessing the majority of the people driving a half ton really need a Chevy Colorado sized pick up. Heck many people with a half ton would get their needs met with a smart car...

[wallus]

They definitely want you to buy the full size and that is where the discounts are on the highly inflated sticker prices.

[Samurai Bucky]

I had an opportunity to try peach Absolute and Orange Juice.

 

Shortly thereafter, I tried it again.

 

... and also a little while later.

 

I have added it to my beverage list.

[Thurston Fluff]

I had an opportunity to try peach Absolute and Orange Juice.

 

Shortly thereafter, I tried it again.

 

... and also a little while later.

 

I have added it to my beverage list.

 

All on the same night or three different nights? I ask because that would go a long way on determining just how good it was. Not to mention how dangerous.

[Samurai Bucky]

I had an opportunity to try peach Absolute and Orange Juice.

 

Shortly thereafter, I tried it again.

 

... and also a little while later.

 

I have added it to my beverage list.

 

All on the same night or three different nights? I ask because that would go a long way on determining just how good it was. Not to mention how dangerous.

Same night -- but at home.

[stalton]

I dont use social media typically but I sent a message on YouTube to a very minor YT "celebrity" (3 million subscribers or so) and I actually got a response back and I am actually giggling like a school girl over getting a response.

[Samurai Bucky]

Daughter is about a year and a half from getting her nursing degree. She is 21 years old and living outside of the house. She is also working a (near) full time job and likes to play softball. She goes to the Humane Society and falls in love with a 2 1/2 year old Pit mix. She doesn't have a lot of time, but gets him anyway.

 

Met him yesterday (we have two Labrodoodles). I guess the dog has never had a home. He has been living at the society for 2 years. Might have been a flood dog, not sure. My youngest daughter says, "We were there a few weeks ago and remember him -- he was so sad."

 

I was frustrated at first because my daughter (from what I knew) didn't have the time to watch over the pup (58 lbs). He is very well behaved and a sweetheart. Better yet, my two 5-ish year old dogs liked him, too.

[LouisEly]

Sometimes those dogs know when they have it good. We had a dog that my dad found as a puppy in the town dump and brought her home. Never had to put her on a leash - she never left the yard. And we lived across the street from the biggest, and busiest, park in town.

[stoutdude04]

Sometimes those dogs know when they have it good. We had a dog that my dad found as a puppy in the town dump and brought her home. Never had to put her on a leash - she never left the yard. And we lived across the street from the biggest, and busiest, park in town.

 

Yea, it is pretty wild how some dogs just 'know stuff'. It does seem like it happens often with rescues too. Hopefully the happy friendships continue to grow! Pits always make me nervous, most big dogs do really, but pits especially.

[nate82]

Ummmm how does this even happen?

 

 

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/28681411/target-apologizes-selling-minnesota-badgers-onesies

 

[Thurston Fluff]

Daughter is about a year and a half from getting her nursing degree. She is 21 years old and living outside of the house. She is also working a (near) full time job and likes to play softball. She goes to the Humane Society and falls in love with a 2 1/2 year old Pit mix. She doesn't have a lot of time, but gets him anyway.

 

Met him yesterday (we have two Labrodoodles). I guess the dog has never had a home. He has been living at the society for 2 years. Might have been a flood dog, not sure. My youngest daughter says, "We were there a few weeks ago and remember him -- he was so sad."

 

I was frustrated at first because my daughter (from what I knew) didn't have the time to watch over the pup (58 lbs). He is very well behaved and a sweetheart. Better yet, my two 5-ish year old dogs liked him, too.

 

I don't know your daughter but I know I like her after hearing that story.

[logan82]

I have a fantastic Yankees Suck image I wish I could show everyone. One night I got home from work and the snow was pristine. I had a friend in the same apartment complex that was a Yankees fan. I wrote out in the snow Yankees Suck in 10' tall letters so he would see it when he stepped out the door in the morning. He did.

 

Best part is I took a picture then put it on his computer as a screen saver. Well maybe not. The best part was I took a picture and printed it an put it in one of his picture frames on his wall but he didn't notice for 6 months after the fact. I told everyone about it so they would know. One day I get a text from him about it.

[Samurai Bucky]

Daughter is about a year and a half from getting her nursing degree. She is 21 years old and living outside of the house. She is also working a (near) full time job and likes to play softball. She goes to the Humane Society and falls in love with a 2 1/2 year old Pit mix. She doesn't have a lot of time, but gets him anyway.

 

Met him yesterday (we have two Labrodoodles). I guess the dog has never had a home. He has been living at the society for 2 years. Might have been a flood dog, not sure. My youngest daughter says, "We were there a few weeks ago and remember him -- he was so sad."

 

I was frustrated at first because my daughter (from what I knew) didn't have the time to watch over the pup (58 lbs). He is very well behaved and a sweetheart. Better yet, my two 5-ish year old dogs liked him, too.

 

I don't know your daughter but I know I like her after hearing that story.

 

Well... she is going to move back home to finish out the year. The friend who is supposed to be watching the dog when my daughter is at work / school is struggling watching him. When he was here this weekend, he took off around our neighborhood. Not trained like my two dogs (except going after a freaking skunk -- see "What's bothering you"). We will make it work.

[wallus]

Anyone else think they are completely overreacting about the coronavirus?