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by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 24, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Replies: 2626
Views: 163369

Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

I don't think either of my parents know that I worked a total of 70 days in 2001 (not for a lack of desire). I turned 27 that year, so maybe it was different because I was older.
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 24, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Culinary Hot Takes
Replies: 960
Views: 50985

Re: Culinary Hot Takes

Who the fuck dips a cheese-flavored chip in something else? That's psychotic behavior right there. Yes, who would make cheddar and sour cream flavored chips, aside from Lays, Ruffles, Uncle Ray's, Herr's, Utz, Wise, Our Family, Market Pantry, Uglies Kettle Chips, Old Dutch, Guy's, Nick's, Casey's, ...
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 24, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Car buying
Replies: 602
Views: 32543

Re: Car buying

I don't know if this will be the case since you are buying a Toyota at a BMW dealership, but in my (one) experience, the guy at the dealership kept trying to get me to finance through them when I was making a cash purchase (kids, but had worked multiple projects at the same time, suckas). Like, one ...
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 24, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: A non-majors Golf Thread for 2023 and beyond
Replies: 211
Views: 3620

Re: A non-majors Golf Thread for 2023 and beyond

Par for the course.



(It was right there, people.)
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 24, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Culinary Hot Takes
Replies: 960
Views: 50985

Re: Culinary Hot Takes

govmentchedda wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 10:38 am Never cottage cheese. Ever.
Adding this to our "Terriers" fandom as things we are 1,000% right about.
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 24, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Culinary Hot Takes
Replies: 960
Views: 50985

Re: Culinary Hot Takes

Who the fuck dips a cheese-flavored chip in something else? That's psychotic behavior right there. Yes, who would make cheddar and sour cream flavored chips, aside from Lays, Ruffles, Uncle Ray's, Herr's, Utz, Wise, Our Family, Market Pantry, Uglies Kettle Chips, Old Dutch, Guy's, Nick's, Casey's, ...
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 23, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Netflix Suggestions?
Replies: 1398
Views: 91743

Re: Netflix Suggestions?

DSafetyGuy wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:14 amBay Cities Italian Deli would be the most likely recommendation and is within walking distance of your hotel.
Mentioned by noted sandwich aficionado David Roth in a non-sandwich conversation in this week's episode of the Distraction.
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 22, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Travel Guide: Black and Yellow
Replies: 37
Views: 496

Re: Swamp Travel Guide: Black and Yellow

Went to Golden Age last summer for a couple beers to meet up with some friends. Outdoor area with live jazz that was not too loud.
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 22, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9400
Views: 511034

Re: Random Politics

Think about how many things you learned in school to repeat on a test. Think about how many of those you gave forgotten. Think about how many more of them you would have forgotten if you had no interest in that topic, even if that interest was for something as inconsequential as "playing along ...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 21, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2100
Views: 63147

Re: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years

sancarlos wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 11:09 am All true. But, notable because he was loudly braying that he wanted to testify.
So, he was once again an internet tough guy.
by DSafetyGuy
Mon May 20, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24
Replies: 390
Views: 16529

Re: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24

Everyone runs to point at Gobert and Beal, but Michael Porter, Jr. is a sleeper for "worst contract in the NBA". he's 25 and shoots 40% from 3 on a high volume. there are a bunch more contracts I'd put ahead of his By statistical production, he is an average or worse third-best player on ...
by DSafetyGuy
Mon May 20, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24
Replies: 390
Views: 16529

Re: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24

Everyone runs to point at Gobert and Beal, but Michael Porter, Jr. is a sleeper for "worst contract in the NBA".
by DSafetyGuy
Sun May 19, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 289
Views: 25985

Re: MLB 2024

Javy Baez is north of the Mendoza Lina for what must be the first time in a year. I know his bat combined with his contract is the massive complaint of the fanbase, but he was north of .200 for almost the last 90% of last year. It feels worse because he has been so weak with the stick this season.
by DSafetyGuy
Sat May 18, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 611
Views: 24981

Re: College Visits

That Akron@RU Swampup is getting bigger. The kicker has officially graduated. Called last night on his drive home, in what has turned into a little tradition. He offered me the two tickets he gets and can possibly get extras off teammates on a first-come basis. Just something to keep in back of min...
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 17, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 741
Views: 38500

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

mister d wrote: Thu May 16, 2024 8:46 pmThe Kreider Game. Holy fucking shit.
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 16, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 611
Views: 24981

Re: College Visits

The Boy just got notice this morning that he got into Rutgers Business School off the waitlist. So glad he already accepted at Rutgers (School of Arts and Sciences), otherwise he'd have to rescind an acceptance at another school and resubmit his commit announcement on his school's Instagram page. T...
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 16, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1305
Views: 101949

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

I'm excited for when everyone forgets about the uniforms until they are worn and the universal reaction goes to 11.
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 16, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...
Replies: 1315
Views: 198065

Re: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...

Tom Brady now says he regrets roast because of his kids. Dolt. If you want a nice recovery from the Brady comedy abortion, watch Kevin Hart's Twain award. Genuinely funny people with lots of feel good moments. Who would of thunk that Chris Rock is funnier on stage than Gronk? And Eddie Murphy... Su...
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 16, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...
Replies: 1315
Views: 198065

Re: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...

Tom Brady now says he regrets roast because of his kids. Dolt. If you want a nice recovery from the Brady comedy abortion, watch Kevin Hart's Twain award. Genuinely funny people with lots of feel good moments. Who would of thunk that Chris Rock is funnier on stage than Gronk? And Eddie Murphy... Su...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 14, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 348
Views: 24246

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

I think you're vastly underrating the role of a quarterback when it comes to pressure rate in that message -- given the additions to the receiving corps (and Williams' strengths), I'd be willing to bet it's lower in 2024 The good news is, just like Fields, Williams also has a tendency to hold onto ...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 14, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 348
Views: 24246

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

One of the former Football Outsiders writers wrote at FTN that Justin Fields faced the highest pressure rate (41.1%) in the NFL among 36 QBs with a minimum of 200 pass plays. In addition to drafting Caleb Williams, the Bears released one starting lineman, traded for one reserve offensive lineman (19...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 14, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 9037
Views: 456970

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Yeah, there's a reason the statement also did not include "soon-to-be-ex-".
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 14, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9400
Views: 511034

Re: Random Politics

Jerloma wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 9:25 am This is like Doctors without Borders or something to that effect? How are they trapped? IDF trying to kill them too?
They've been pretty indiscriminate about targets to this point, so...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 14, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random personalized license plate thread
Replies: 379
Views: 15689

Re: Random personalized license plate thread

4T LOVE, New York plate, Mazda CX-5

Also in the driveway is a car with a Syracuse tennis sticker and license plate holder on it, although it has a non-personalized plate.

Across the street is IBLEEDSU on a Volvo or some shit.
by DSafetyGuy
Mon May 13, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3357
Views: 227154

Re: Getting the spins

My oldest has informed me that she likes riot grrrl music.

I am pleased.
by DSafetyGuy
Mon May 13, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Car buying
Replies: 602
Views: 32543

Re: Car buying

Been looking at Autotrader and Carmax, and occasionally Carvana (seems unlikely I'd use it though). Am I missing any other big listing sites? A friend of mine bought a used Honda HR-V through Carvana, and he said he'd do it again in a heartbeat. But YMMV. Did he get it from the vending machine wher...
by DSafetyGuy
Mon May 13, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Car buying
Replies: 602
Views: 32543

Re: Car buying

CarGurus.com was very helpful to me. I recommended it to Johnnie and I believe he had a positive experience, as well.
by DSafetyGuy
Sun May 12, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Umbras and Penumbras - The Sun is Going Away
Replies: 167
Views: 7418

Re: Umbras and Penumbras - The Sun is Going Away

Apparently, some areas will have a chance at it again tonight.
by DSafetyGuy
Sun May 12, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random personalized license plate thread
Replies: 379
Views: 15689

Re: Random personalized license plate thread

L84HOCKE - New York, gray SUV
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 09, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette
Replies: 2825
Views: 111669

Re: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette

Ham Sandwich doing a nice job working both jokes.
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 08, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9400
Views: 511034

Re: Random Politics

So where was this vitriol in the protests against Iraq? Lots of vandalism against yellow ribbons like the vandalism against signs begging that kidnapped Israeli children get to go back home? How many Afghan and Iraqi kids is it ok to murder to make up for 9/11? The US has backed a lot of questionab...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue May 07, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24
Replies: 390
Views: 16529

Re: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24

Minnesota looks like a team on a mission, largely because Ant has turned into a legit superstar. On and off the hardwood - dude says and does all the right things . Easy team to root for as a neutral (except for Gobert but...I will even overlook that doofus). Hopefully, he's learned from his earlie...
by DSafetyGuy
Mon May 06, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6294
Views: 382417

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

I watched The Contestant on Hulu last night. It's a documentary about a game show contestant in Japan, and it's fucking WILD! In 1998, in what seemed like a live variety show, they had this guy living in a tiny windowless apartment, and he couldn't leave until he won $1 million Yen ($8,000) in swee...
by DSafetyGuy
Fri May 03, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Defector.com
Replies: 310
Views: 10726

Re: Defector.com

I strongly recommend Nate Jackson's piece from yesterday, "I Wish I’d Never Become The NFL Weed Guy". Jackson is a former NFL tight end with the Broncos who has written a couple books and his work has appeared on Defector and, prior to that, Deadspin, among other places.
by DSafetyGuy
Thu May 02, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 NFL MOCK DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA
Replies: 143
Views: 5471

Re: 2024 NFL MOCK DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA

Can’t believe I didn’t realize this but from the Athletic: Other execs noted that current Falcons director of player personnel Ryan Pace was the Bears’ GM in 2017 when the team signed quarterback Mike Glennon to a surprisingly expensive deal six weeks before Chicago traded from No. 3 to No. 2 for qu...
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 01, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: I love you, Dad
Replies: 25
Views: 334

Re: I love you, Dad

My best to you and your loved ones, L-Jam.
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 01, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9400
Views: 511034

Re: Random Politics

A_B wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 3:01 pmMy sister sent this in a text when we were discussing things..."The kids are usually on the right side of the issue, but they are terrible publicists." Which sounds about right.
The kids don't pay for major television networks.
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 01, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette
Replies: 2825
Views: 111669

Re: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette

Giff wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 9:03 am Just announced we're having a fireside chat this month to discuss our office move. The average high temperature here in May is 83.
Bring your own magnifying glass?
by DSafetyGuy
Wed May 01, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24
Replies: 390
Views: 16529

Re: NBA Regular Season 2023-24 f./ NBA In-Season Tournament 2023-24

Also, I really like Brunson's game. I probably missed it, but how could Dallas give him up -- was his game not compatible with Doncic's? More or less in that they are both players who need to have the ball in their hands to get the best out of them. In comparison, Kyrie is a better three-point shoo...
by DSafetyGuy
Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 NFL MOCK DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA
Replies: 143
Views: 5471

Re: 2024 NFL MOCK DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA

They just dropped $100M guaranteed, 160M with incentives/options Captain Kirk's annual cap hits: $25M, $40M, $57.5M (age 38 season), and $57.5M ($12.5M dead cap of opting out) The cap hits of the first three seasons completely undercut any financial benefit of "quarterback on a rookie contract...