Sunday Night Open Post

I just have to say, I never in a million years would have thought I’d hear myself saying, “Woohoo! We’ve got Tony Romo today!”  He is so far and away the best NFL commentator, I feel sorry for all those who aren’t him.

Anyway! As expected, super slow day here. So, have an Open Post.

Back to the game, which does not have Tony Romo. Cheers!

 

Comments

143 responses to “Sunday Night Open Post”

  1. Rebel Scum

    Gender Neutral Santa?! ///subtlehotness

    1. straffinrun

      Just saw the story on the outrage mob concerning the Louis CK, Chris Rock, Seinfeld bit. Same deal with the Sargon and Patreon shitshow. Nobody cares about context. The only consideration is whether you used the word or not*. People like Tim Pool, Seinfeld and Joe Rogan are coming to the defense of those being attacked by the mob, but also take pains to explain they wouldn’t ever use the word or that the way it was used wasn’t articulate. The mob will always go after the low hanging fruit. If it’s a subtle point being made, the mob can attack because the normies won’t take the time to hear the whole story. They just hear the word and think, “Yeah, you can’t say that.” Well, if you can’t say it, you’ve already lost. Was Sargon inarticulate or “clunky” as Rogan put it? I don’t think so given how it triggered exactly the response that it did.

      *Certain restrictions apply. Does destroying the person benefit us?

      1. CPRM

        Seinfeld said a naughty word?/ Working schlub

          1. CPRM

            Oh, comedians discussing how a word can be used for humor. Oh.

          2. CPRM

            Sorry OUTRA…I can’t even. And I’ve beaten men for using that word, but in this context…

          3. Rhywun

            FFS who has time for this shit

          4. straffinrun

            Enough people that they can really damage people’s income.

          5. Count Potato

            So people without income?

          6. straffinrun

            There are a lot of people the used Patreon that have lost a decent chunk of change. Can’t wait till they establish a new payment system.

          7. Count Potato

            A new payment system will be difficult because it’s almost impossible to set one up separate from the major banks and credit companies.

          8. straffinrun

            Sure does sound like Pay pal and the credit companies are the ones pulling the strings. Crypto or some other solution will pop up. At least I hope so.

    2. Chipping Pioneer

      Don’t something something in crazy.

      1. Chipping Pioneer

        I mean, I think she’d be fun to hang out with, have a few drinks with, talk shit about progs with. But I ain’t touching that with your dick.

        1. Rebel Scum

          But I ain’t touching that with your dick.

          It’s cool. I’d prefer you not be there. Like voting, I’d do her early and often.

          1. Spudalicious

            And then leave and go have a beer and some lunch.

      2. Count Potato

        One of my favorites is the video she did with Blaire White asking people which one of them was trans, and most of them picked Jaclyn.

        1. CPRM

          You really seem to dig trans chicks. Not that I’m judging, but I’m judging.

          1. Count Potato
          2. CPRM

            I don’t, I’m just saying, you seem a bit too preoccupied with the idea. This is a safe space, you can be honest with us.

        2. Rebel Scum

          I find that result plausible before “Blaire” got all his work done. He looks awful now.

          1. Count Potato

            Go back to Saudi Arabia.

  2. My wife, a born and raised cowboys fan (her grandfather runs the clock for them), hated Romo as a player, but has come around to like him as a commentator. If you listen closely to him, he drops a knowledge bomb once per drive. He’s talking to the people who know football.

    Ill admit that I prefer Aikman, though.

    1. SP

      We were with you right to the end. Aikman?!

      1. Nostalgia factor looms large here. He was my favorite when I was a little kid. I also met him during law school, and he was very gracious.

        Yeah, he’s a bit of a limp fish.

        1. Chris collinsworth is the debil

          1. Count Potato

            He was pretty funny when he started on HBO. I haven’t seen him recently, but he’s not bad on Sunday Night Football.

    2. Nephilium

      When my nephews, sister, and brother-in-law were grabbing lunch before the movie, my nephews were confused by all the cheering and yelling that was happening. The Browns were playing, and this is the first season in their lives that the Browns have been interesting to watch.

    3. MikeS

      You prefer Aikman? Seriously?

    4. CPRM

      Romo. From Wisconsin. Grew up idolizing Favre. If he had played for any team other than the Cowboys I would have liked him.

    5. Old Man With Candy

      Ill admit that I prefer Aikman, though.

      It’s sad, the effects that chewing on paint chips can have on the human brain.

      My New Year’s resolution is to be more understanding and patient with you.

      1. CPRM

        HEY, I chew on paint chips and I don’t like Troy Aikman, stop dehumanizing paintesexuals!

    6. BakedPenguin

      I remember when John McEnroe started commenting on tennis. I hated him as a player, but as a commenter, he was about a full standard deviation better than the others.

  3. Rebel Scum

    You can’t quit because I am firing you.

    President Donald Trump has requested that Secretary of Defense James Mattis step down two months earlier than expected, according to a tweet Trump sent Sunday morning.

    Trump noted that he was “removing” Mattis, and that Mattis would be replaced — immediately — by Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan.

    “I am pleased to announce that our very talented Deputy Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, will assume the title of Acting Secretary of Defense starting January 1, 2019. Patrick has a long list of accomplishments while serving as Deputy, & previously Boeing. He will be great!” the president tweeted.

    The move was unexpected; in his resignation letter issued late last week, Mattis was clear that he would stay on until the end of February and, at the time, it appeared Trump agreed to the timeline. When Trump announced Mattis’ departure on Twitter, he made specific reference to February 28 as Mattis’s last day.

    1. CPRM

      Shanahan

      Trying to win the San Francisco vote?

    2. leon

      Good riddance I say. If you quit because you have to stop sending our boys (and girls) into harm’s way, then don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

      1. Chafed

        Sorry but this is Trump being petulant. Mattis did the right thing resigning. He was staying for two more months because of high level NATO meetings during those months. Trump dismissing Mattis is childish.

        1. CPRM

          If you believe those reports, then you also have to believe Trump just now learned (from Turkey, not his own advisors) that ISIS is 99% defeated. Even if you buy the mainstream news (first time in my whole life I’ve used that term, makes me feel sad) story, it means Trump’s advisers had not told him ISIS was virtually defeated.

        2. Spudalicious

          In other words, vintage Trump. My number one gripe. I agree with a lot of his opinions and wanting to get them out but damn, quit being such a dick about it.

          1. Chafed

            Exactly.

    3. J. Frank Parnell

      Patrick M. Shanahan

      Plot twist: Mattis was fired the whole time!

    1. CPRM

      My sister had hamsters, they escaped a mated with the mice (don’t talk to me bou yer fake gene etics!) and were a real problem.

      1. Damn rat fuckers!

    2. Chafed

      I was expecting the link to be to a government grant.

  4. Spudalicious

    I’m glad we have a new post. The beer post was starting to go rancid.

    1. CPRM

      You’re really a demanding diva. If the old man hadn’t vouched for you…well we believe in the NAP, so nothing, but we’d all be thinking!

      1. Spudalicious

        You know what your first mistake was?

        1. CPRM

          Eating that gas station burrito?

        2. Chafed

          Giving up pills?

        3. Chipwooder

          Getting involved in a land war in Asia?

    2. Chipping Pioneer

      Skunky, even.

      1. Spudalicious

        And stale. Nobody like stale beer post.

      2. Fourscore

        Oh, bottle it up, will ya?

        1. Spudalicious

          Stick a cork in it, brah.

    1. CPRM

      RACISMS!

    2. Raphael

      It’s been a good watch, thanks for the vid!

  5. Old Man With Candy

    Our cable is out. Can someone tell me who’s in first place in the AFC North?

      1. Old Man With Candy

        I wasn’t talking about the Lingerie League.

        1. Spudalicious

          I thought that was the league the Ravens were in?

        2. CPRM

          Then why you talkin bout the AFC?

          1. MikeS

            He’s sun-downing.

    1. CPRM

      Oh, I thought you were going for Walter. Based on the great John Milius.

  6. Rebel Scum

    Getting Dressed in WW1 – VAD Nurse

    Informative, but I’d rather see her getting undressed.

    1. CPRM

      A good looking woman in sweatpants is still hotter.

      1. MikeS

        A good looking woman in sweatpants scrubs is still hotter.

        1. CPRM

          well, scrubs let you know she has income, so see, that’s sexist.

  7. MikeS

    Couple thoughts:

    1. I hope he’s sincere and isn’t just saying this to make his CinC happy
    2. I’m very surprised that WaPo published it. (but it’s a link to my local rag, so no WaPo TW)

    We succeeded in Syria. Now it’s time to leave [Ret. Lt. Gen. Kellogg, national security adviser to VPOTUS]

    Perpetual war is not the American way of war. Our people deserve better than constant conflict. Those who argue that war is a perpetual continuum fail to honor our sacred duty to our military. Wars should be the exception, not the norm; our men and women in uniform need to know they will be used when needed and supported to their fullest. They will not be used in little-known or forgotten conflicts that slowly fall away from the national consciousness.

    Our involvement in Syria has been one such conflict, forgotten by those who ignored the initial warning signs in that country. We were slow to pick up that Islamic State leadership had moved to Syria after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the creation of the caliphate in 2014. Forgotten by those who overlooked the creation of an Islamic State caliphate. Forgotten by those who let its thuggish leaders hide in plain sight. And forgotten by those who halfheartedly committed our armed forces without clear direction or purpose. President Trump did not forget. He led, and under his leadership, we succeeded. It is now time for other stakeholders in the Middle East to take ownership of their security.

    1. CPRM

      Sounds like a racist Nazi to me.

    2. Chafed

      I didn’t know the VP has a separate National Security Adviser.

      1. MikeS

        I thought that was odd, too. But hey, what’s another $150k of taxpayer paid salary?

  8. LJW

    Girls won’t get dolls after ‘Shark Tank’ company fails to deliver

    Homestead, Fla. couple Angelica and Jason Sweeting said they started Naturally Perfect Dolls in 2015 following a heartbreaking episode when their weeping daughter told them, “I’ll never be beautiful. I need yellow hair and white skin, so that way I’ll be beautiful.”

    1. Calling bullshit on the daughter comment.
    2. Since when is there no diversity in dolls at toy stores? The last two dolls my daughter has bought were black. I recall seeing a diverse range of dolls at the store

    1. Chipwooder

      My daughter, white as can be, has one of those absurdly expensive American Girl dolls. She takes that thing with her everywhere she goes. It’s an American Indian girl.

    2. J. Frank Parnell

      The last two dolls my daughter has bought were black.

      OMG cultural appropriation!!!

    3. creech

      I watch Shark Tank and I’d wish they’d do updates on the failures as much as they tout the successes like Scrub Daddy.

    4. Rhywun

      I’m really getting tired of this “looks like me!” nonsense. It’s dumb verging on evil in the wrong hands.

    5. Naturally Perfect Dolls

      Does that mean anatomically correct?

  9. Lachowsky

    Glibmas https://imgur.com/gallery/3uN02sF

    Merry glibmas from the lachowskys

    1. Merry glibmas!

    2. Mojeaux

      That’s lovely! Merry Christmas!

    3. CPRM

      Merry glibmas cock wrench, I sleep now.

    4. Count Potato

      Merry Christmas!

    5. Chipwooder

      I am deeply offended that you wished me a Merry Glibmas without bothering to ask if I celebrate Glibmas in the first place.

      Asshole.

      1. Chafed

        Happy Glibzaa?

      2. J. Frank Parnell

        Also, “Merry” is offensive to depressed people.

        Problematic all the way around.

    6. Spudalicious

      Merry Glibmas! Is that you front row on the left?

    7. MikeS

      Merry Glibmas to you and yours!

    8. BakedPenguin

      Enjoy Glibmas with your family, Lach.

    9. Raphael

      NIce happy family. Merry Glibmas to you and the loved ones. Have a good one!

    10. mindyourbusiness

      Good lookin’ tribe, Lach. Merry Glibmas to all!

      1. Waterfall Insurance

        Merry glibmas

    11. Rhywun

      I got a lot of problems with you people!

      Oh wait Festivus was yesterday. Never mind.

      1. Lachowsky

        You dont want problem with us. We are mostly a bunch of financially successful rednecks that ain’t lost a shade of hue from the back of our necks. ?

    12. egould310

      Merry Christmas!!! Looks like a festive crew. Have fun.

  10. Rebel Scum

    I saw ‘The Nutcracker’ live today for the first time. Now I am all cultured ‘n shit. While I appreciate the technical skill, talent, and devotion to music/dance/etc it takes to produce such a show, it is just not my thing. I was uncomfortable the whole time. The theater was cramped and seating quite steep, which ran afoul of my fear of heights and my mild claustrophobia. Also, I think it could be improved by letting Michael Bay direct it.

    1. Count Potato

      Tchaikovsky with explosions and giant robots?

      1. Chafed

        Yes. And Megan Fox in tight jeans.

  11. Chipwooder

    Snarky Rand is my favorite Rand.

    1. Count Potato

      “Now they are mad because he is STOPPING two wars. How about you just admit you hate the President, love war and have been wrong for the last 20 years on every part of foreign policy? Consider that my Christmas present. You don’t have to get me anything else”

      Awesome.

    2. Rebel Scum

      Rand for prez. If not that, I hope Rand has the ear of whoever is Prez.

    3. Raphael

      BEST TIMELINE.

    4. Lachowsky

      I saw this this the other day and I belive it to be true

      #resist = #war

      Take a good look at the resistance and every fucking one of them is pro war.

  12. Russian Kia Drives Yusef

    Merry Glibmas from Yusef,

    1. Lachowsky

      Double merry russian hacking getting the fuck out of Syria glibmas to you too yusef Islam cat Steven’s cats in the cradle silver spoon america fuck yeah family hottie toddy.

  13. Mojeaux

    We are playing like shit.

    1. BakedPenguin

      KC fan?

      1. Mojeaux

        Yeup.

        1. BakedPenguin

          That was a shock, even with them playing in Seattle. Good thing for them Seattle’s kicker missed those FG’s, or it would’ve been over a lot quicker.

          Well, they’re still in first, so there’s that.

          1. Rhywun

            Well, they’re still in first, so there’s that.

            Yeah, it’s not like she’s a Buffalo fan. *feh*

          2. BakedPenguin

            The Bills have been doing better as the season’s gone on. At one point, I thought they’d wind up 1-15.

            Anyway, I like the Broncos, so my sympathy for Chiefs fans is obviously limited. If Mojeaux wasn’t such a polite commenter here, my response would have been… different.

          3. Mojeaux

            My son called me a “meany-head” today, so I am apparently not that polite.

          4. BakedPenguin

            I hope that’s the worst thing he ever calls you. I think you’d be doing well in the Mom department if that’s the case.

            Also, I’m not a parent, but even I know sometimes you have to be a meany-head.

          5. Mojeaux

            I take great pride in being Mean Mommy.

    1. Raphael

      Very nice, 25, 27, 31 would be great to find by the Christmas/Festivus tree.

    2. Chafed

      22 wants me to come over for coffee.

  14. PieInTheSky

    so who’s still here?

    1. Gustave Lytton

      For a little bit more

    2. dbleagle

      Hawaii calling in.

      Also, Romo is a first rate announcer.

      1. BakedPenguin

        Some late hangers on the East Coast.

        Well, at least one, anyway.

        1. Rhywun

          Groundhog Day is on TV.

          1. BakedPenguin

            Ooh yeah, Ovation. Great movie.

  15. straffinrun
    1. PieInTheSky

      So I did have beer last night. One Kirin and one Sapporo. Meh.

      1. straffinrun

        Premium Malts has more body than those two.

        1. PieInTheSky

          In the end split a shashimi for 2 and got 2 extra pieces of nigiri on the side which I assume is something very unjapanese

          1. straffinrun

            Dude, I don’t really care how you eat it. If it tastes good, knock yourself out. Sashimi dipped by the corner only into a side plate of soy sauce mixed with wasabi is how I like it.

          2. PieInTheSky

            I am aware of that. I was just oversharing.

          3. PieInTheSky

            Also i am never sure if the wasabi we get is actually wasabi

          4. PieInTheSky

            SASHIMI FOR TWO
            125,00 lei

            390g

            3pcs tuna , 3pcs shrimp sashimi, 3pcs salmon, 3pcs octopus, 3pcs sea bass, 3pcs butter fish, 3pcs cuttlefish, salmon caviar.

            That is i think 3500 yen. A sapporo beer is 15 lei so 400 yen

          5. straffinrun

            Salmon roe (ikura) can be a bit dodgy. Fresh and it’s wonderful. Old and it tastes like a mermaid qweef.

        2. straffinrun

          How was the sushi?

          1. PieInTheSky

            The two nigiri one otoro and one unagi were pretty good. Although expensive compared to plain salmon.

    2. PieInTheSky

      Also is Paul in favor of the wall?

    3. Rhywun

      Is he drunk?