Here are a few of my opinions, that I think few share:
- This is Us is unbearably cheesy
- Thanos wasn't entirely wrong
- The first three Star Wars movies are overrated and aren't much better than the newer ones
- Kid A is not a very good album, but the hipsters of that era insisted it was great and everyone else just went along with it
- The Oscars get it right most of the time
Add yours!
The Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies were well done and entertaining and all, but as a Tolkien adaptation they weren't really that great.
Hitchhiker's Guide is dumb and not that funny. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is by far Douglas Adams' best work.
apl68, I agree about the LotR movies.
New covers of old songs in a different style are almost always a travesty.
Mashups are generally even worse.
I haven't heard a good song since the 1980's. Yeah, I know...get off my lawn.
Taylor Swift is massively overrated.
I don't understand the obsession with The Rocky Horror Picture Show, it's vaguely funny at best.
I prefer winter weather, cold, and snow to summer because I despise heat and humidity, I can't breathe in it, and it makes my hair frizzy.
There's nothing wrong with owning a muscle car with an automatic transmission, also nothing wrong with owning a restomod.
Ketchup is nasty, tomatoes should not be sweet in any form. Salty? Yes. Sweet? No. Just no.
Quote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMKetchup is nasty, tomatoes should not be sweet in any form. Salty? Yes. Sweet? No. Just no.
I'm with you on this one.
I'll add that mayo is disgusting.
But what will hash-browns DO? Is grease enough?
Quote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMTaylor Swift is massively overrated.
I don't understand the obsession with The Rocky Horror Picture Show, it's vaguely funny at best.
It's the transgressiveness of it that makes it popular. If it were made today, when its themes would be much less extreme, it would probably just disappear.
Quote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMTaylor Swift is massively overrated.
<Thankful for EdnaMode's sake that this is an anonymous forum>
Quote from: apl68 on September 26, 2023, 12:49:41 PMQuote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMTaylor Swift is massively overrated.
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If the swifties get wind of EdnaMode's post they might take down the entire forum
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on September 26, 2023, 02:06:07 PMQuote from: apl68 on September 26, 2023, 12:49:41 PMQuote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMTaylor Swift is massively overrated.
<Thankful for EdnaMode's sake that this is an anonymous forum>
If the swifties get wind of EdnaMode's post they might take down the entire forum
That actually occurred to me as well.
Coffee is vile. I have no idea how people consume something so incredibly bitter.
Quote from: apl68 on September 26, 2023, 07:24:06 AMThe Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies were well done and entertaining and all, but as a Tolkien adaptation they weren't really that great.
A-effing-men, man!!! Sing it!
Duran Duran is the worst band of all time.
Jane Austin is boring.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a terrible actor.
Young adults should show proper deference to adults old enough to be their parents.
Quote from: apl68 on September 26, 2023, 03:44:40 PMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on September 26, 2023, 02:06:07 PMQuote from: apl68 on September 26, 2023, 12:49:41 PMQuote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMTaylor Swift is massively overrated.
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If the swifties get wind of EdnaMode's post they might take down the entire forum
That actually occurred to me as well.
I'd love to see them try 😁😁
Citizen Kane is very much overrated.
People are nuts for buying coffee at Starbucks — save your money and brew it at home!
Disco is a great musical genre.
Quote from: marshwiggle on September 26, 2023, 07:35:30 AMNew covers of old songs in a different style are almost always a travesty.
Mashups are generally even worse.
In general agreement, but let me introduce you to Richard Cheese: https://youtu.be/C7CBcc2rwkM (https://youtu.be/C7CBcc2rwkM?si=FOupBxH2ESGGj2_x).
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on September 26, 2023, 06:23:52 PMJane Austin is boring.
You may be living even more dangerously for expressing that one than EdnaMode is....
Agreed with MarathonRunner about coffee. That stuff's nasty.
Not interested in seeing bands perform that were performing back before the current hot acts were even born.
This thought put me on a search for the old Bloom County strip from 1982 when the Rolling Stones came to town. "These schmoes look like they are 40 years old!"
The Princess Bride. I don't dislike it--I think it's a pleasant time-filler, but I don't think it's, well, great.
There is no difference between "good" Mexican food and "bad" Mexican food.
The only role Jack Nicholson ever played was Jack Nicholson.
Rap/Hip Hop is only bad poetry spoken rapidly.
Hilary Clinton is the best president America never had.
There is a reason you've never seen a Dutch restaurant.
Quote from: apl68 on September 26, 2023, 12:49:41 PMQuote from: EdnaMode on September 26, 2023, 09:20:17 AMTaylor Swift is massively overrated.
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I had no, NO idea who this person, Taylor Swift, was until all the recent brou-ha-ha. But, then, I was paying attention to the final concerts of the Emerson Quartet. Silly me.
There really are stupid questions.
Quote from: mythbuster on September 27, 2023, 12:58:08 PMThere really are stupid questions.
Just before I gave a big presentation, one of my supervisors once reminded me that "there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers."
For my part, I don't care for Neil Gaiman's adult writing. And I think that
Blood Meridian was pretentious twaddle, and desperately boring.
Linkedin is the most toxic social media site.
Twitter has been lame for a decade and it is no worse (or better) under Musk than it was in the years before he took over.
The Exorcist is a good movie, but not a scary one.
Actually, now that I think about it, Bon Jovi is the worst band of all time.
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on September 27, 2023, 09:17:56 PMActually, now that I think about it, Bon Jovi is the worst band of all time.
Since a significant chunk of Christian rock is composed of Bon Jovi clones, I'm not sure how that can possibly be true.
Watching sports is boring and a huge waste of time and energy.
Perhaps I will find a little more support for this on this forum, but this one has plagued me my whole life. I recall so many times people ask if you like hockey, football, etc., and are kind of shocked when I say no. Then, when they continue to ask what sport I follow and the look I get when I tell them none...
I just don't understand the fascination.
Quote from: mythbuster on September 27, 2023, 12:58:08 PMThere really are stupid questions.
"Remember, there are no stupid questions, just stupid people." ~ Mr. Garrison from
South Park
(although I've heard this quote attributed to Einstein as well)
I think the Midwest is a great place to go on vacation. It has a number of overlooked gems to visit.
Quote from: Parasaurolophus on September 27, 2023, 10:18:21 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on September 27, 2023, 09:17:56 PMActually, now that I think about it, Bon Jovi is the worst band of all time.
Since a significant chunk of Christian rock is composed of Bon Jovi clones, I'm not sure how that can possibly be true.
There is irony upon irony there.
Dogs are gross and often not nearly as well behaved and friendly as their owners proclaim. Cats are everything good. There is no comparison.
People who follow Dead and Company or Phish around and go to hundreds of their shows need to get a better hobby, get their hearing checked, and get off the drugs.
Quote from: secundem_artem on September 27, 2023, 10:02:53 AMThere is no difference between "good" Mexican food and "bad" Mexican food.
Rap/Hip Hop is only bad poetry spoken rapidly.
Quote from: ab_grp on September 28, 2023, 09:54:21 AMDogs are gross and often not nearly as well behaved and friendly as their owners proclaim. Cats are everything good. There is no comparison.
Smh @ you two
(I will concede that dogs are gross, but they are also wonderful)
Not a dog person.
Cats are okay.
I like not having any pets.
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on September 28, 2023, 09:36:58 AMQuote from: Parasaurolophus on September 27, 2023, 10:18:21 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on September 27, 2023, 09:17:56 PMActually, now that I think about it, Bon Jovi is the worst band of all time.
Since a significant chunk of Christian rock is composed of Bon Jovi clones, I'm not sure how that can possibly be true.
There is irony upon irony there.
Or a ride on a mystery train...
Quote from: ciao_yall on September 28, 2023, 09:48:13 PMNot a dog person.
Cats are okay.
I like not having any pets.
I agree. After getting my kids out of diapers, I have no interest in having to basically voluntarily resume that for creatures that will need it their entire lives. Litter boxes or poop baggies, it's all the same thing.
In general, I like dogs more than people. ;)
The new short shorts male young people are wearing are not OK. The Eighty's called and they want their Daisy Dukes back...
Burger flippers making as much money as EMTs is not acceptable.
Wearing yoga pants and crop tops is not dressing professionally.
Quote from: bio-nonymous on September 29, 2023, 10:20:57 AMIn general, I like dogs more than people. ;)
The new short shorts male young people are wearing are not OK. The Eighty's called and they want their Daisy Dukes back...
Burger flippers making as much money as EMTs is not acceptable.
Wearing yoga pants and crop tops is not dressing professionally.
I have seen dudes in belly shirts and mullets again, the 80's are definitely back...
I'm not sure how cats have a reputation in some circles as "cleaner" than dogs when they're essentially walking balls of allergens. And I've known them to stink up a house worse than a dog can.
Quote from: apl68 on September 29, 2023, 12:41:02 PMI'm not sure how cats have a reputation in some circles as "cleaner" than dogs when they're essentially walking balls of allergens. And I've known them to stink up a house worse than a dog can.
Allergens do not equate to dirty.
My last dog literally ate poo and rolled in rotten animal carcasses. I have never seen a cat do either...
Quote from: Kron3007 on September 29, 2023, 02:15:27 PMQuote from: apl68 on September 29, 2023, 12:41:02 PMI'm not sure how cats have a reputation in some circles as "cleaner" than dogs when they're essentially walking balls of allergens. And I've known them to stink up a house worse than a dog can.
Allergens do not equate to dirty.
My last dog literally ate poo and rolled in rotten animal carcasses. I have never seen a cat do either...
Actually...I have. Although it was a long time ago.
Cats poop in the house. Dogs, wonderful creatures that they are, politely request access to the back yard.
We have a cat and a dog.
We offer our dog fresh water, yet he prefers the toilet. Our kids often don't flush, he likes that even more. This one doesn't eat poo, or at least not regularly, but will roll in rotten animals if given the chance. He doesn't really groom and we have to bathe him as he starts to smell pretty quickly. He drops bombs all over his part of the yard with absolutely no effort to keep it contained.
Our cat spends most of her time grooming. She doesn't use soap, but probably would if possible. She mostly relieves herself outside and discretely buries her waste (unfortunately often in my garden!), but uses a litter box inside if necessary. We have never bathed her, but she doesn't stink at all.
Cats are clearly cleaner animals. They are somewhat evil and dogs have their charm, but I don't know how anyone could question that they have better hygiene than dogs.
Milk chocolate is the only good kind of chocolate.
Pine nuts are overrated, pricey, make pesto taste bitter, and should be eliminated from all recipes.
And dill makes food taste like soap.
Fishbrains, I will see you on the pine nuts and raise you this:
The best pesto is made with parsley, rather than basil.
Quote from: mythbuster on September 30, 2023, 01:03:36 PMFishbrains, I will see you on the pine nuts and raise you this:
The best pesto is made with parsley, rather than basil.
We're tabbouleh junkies with the parsley in our house. But you have planted a seed . . .
Quote from: mythbuster on September 30, 2023, 01:03:36 PMFishbrains, I will see you on the pine nuts and raise you this:
The best pesto is made with parsley, rather than basil.
I will have to try this. I love pesto but my wife hates basil (yes, she is insane). I have a massive parsley plant in the garden with no real life goals, so this could be perfect.
Didn't know it was a thing.
Dill tastes like moldy dirt. Pickles are really good, as long as they don't have dill in them.
Cilantro, on the other hand, is delicious.
In a few decades, Obama will be regarded as a mediocre, mostly ineffective U.S. president.
Longfellow is still a great poet.
Quote from: spork on October 02, 2023, 12:32:39 PMIn a few decades, Obama will be regarded as a mediocre, mostly ineffective U.S. president.
Mediocre: I think most are.
Ineffective: yes, with essentially one reason. Mitch McConnell, who by contrast was totally effective at achieving his stated goals.
Quote from: Kron3007 on October 01, 2023, 04:37:42 AMQuote from: mythbuster on September 30, 2023, 01:03:36 PMFishbrains, I will see you on the pine nuts and raise you this:
The best pesto is made with parsley, rather than basil.
I will have to try this. I love pesto but my wife hates basil (yes, she is insane). I have a massive parsley plant in the garden with no real life goals, so this could be perfect.
Didn't know it was a thing.
Also works well made with arugula.
Quote from: spork on October 02, 2023, 12:32:39 PMIn a few decades, Obama will be regarded as a mediocre, mostly ineffective U.S. president.
Depends on who and what you compare him to.
45?
Poor people who need insurance?
When the cloud of conservative propaganda finally settles to the dust?
We'll see.
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on October 02, 2023, 07:34:52 PMQuote from: spork on October 02, 2023, 12:32:39 PMIn a few decades, Obama will be regarded as a mediocre, mostly ineffective U.S. president.
Depends on who and what you compare him to.
45?
Poor people who need insurance?
When the cloud of conservative propaganda finally settles to the dust?
We'll see.
Healthcare reform is big, but it is probably his only major accomplishment (Iran deal and TPP were significant too, but obviously didn't last).
That said, he was symbolically important and he benefits from being book ended by two of the worst presidents.
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 02, 2023, 09:37:30 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 02, 2023, 07:34:52 PMQuote from: spork on October 02, 2023, 12:32:39 PMIn a few decades, Obama will be regarded as a mediocre, mostly ineffective U.S. president.
Depends on who and what you compare him to.
45?
Poor people who need insurance?
When the cloud of conservative propaganda finally settles to the dust?
We'll see.
Healthcare reform is big, but it is probably his only major accomplishment (Iran deal and TPP were significant too, but obviously didn't last).
That said, he was symbolically important and he benefits from being book ended by two of the worst presidents.
The lack of scandals stands out to me...
I think the Mitch McConnel comment is also spot on. People often have an impression that the president has ultimate power, but with an obstructionist house/senate, their hands are tied pretty tight.
As for the Iran and TPP not lasting, those were largely intentional moves specifically taken to erase his legacy. I guess it worked.
Quote from: Kron3007 on October 03, 2023, 03:21:52 AMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 02, 2023, 09:37:30 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 02, 2023, 07:34:52 PMQuote from: spork on October 02, 2023, 12:32:39 PMIn a few decades, Obama will be regarded as a mediocre, mostly ineffective U.S. president.
Depends on who and what you compare him to.
45?
Poor people who need insurance?
When the cloud of conservative propaganda finally settles to the dust?
We'll see.
Healthcare reform is big, but it is probably his only major accomplishment (Iran deal and TPP were significant too, but obviously didn't last).
That said, he was symbolically important and he benefits from being book ended by two of the worst presidents.
The lack of scandals and relative stability stands out to me. It is boring, but that is where the bar is now.
I think the Mitch McConnel comment is also spot on. People often have an impression that the president has ultimate power, but with an obstructionist house/senate, their hands are tied pretty tight. Even the healthcare bill, while a big step, was really watered down by the time it made it through.
As for the Iran and TPP not lasting, those were largely intentional moves specifically taken to erase his legacy. I guess it worked, but this doesn't really speak to his job as president and is more about what happened after.
Quote from: secundem_artem on October 02, 2023, 06:40:55 PMQuote from: Kron3007 on October 01, 2023, 04:37:42 AMQuote from: mythbuster on September 30, 2023, 01:03:36 PMFishbrains, I will see you on the pine nuts and raise you this:
The best pesto is made with parsley, rather than basil.
I will have to try this. I love pesto but my wife hates basil (yes, she is insane). I have a massive parsley plant in the garden with no real life goals, so this could be perfect.
Didn't know it was a thing.
Also works well made with arugula.
And garlic scapes.
"Gone with the Wind" is the most boring movie ever made.
Quote from: waterboy on October 03, 2023, 06:13:51 AM"Gone with the Wind" is the most boring movie ever made.
I wouldn't say that...but it's definitely longer than it really needs to be. A lot of otherwise good movies are for some reason.
I've read the novel and seen the movie. Sure, changes and edits had to be made from page to screen, the movie follows the book well.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a dreadfully boring movie.
Quote from: hmaria1609 on October 05, 2023, 12:06:54 PMI've read the novel and seen the movie. Sure, changes and edits had to be made from page to screen, the movie follows the book well.
Oh, fiddle-de-dee!
This may not be all that unpopular of an opinion, but the letter grade of "D" serves no genuine purpose and should be abolished at all levels of higher education.
All a "D" seems to say anymore is that this student didn't pass the class, but I don't want them back in my space for another semester.
Quote from: fishbrains on October 12, 2023, 05:56:25 AMThis may not be all that unpopular of an opinion, but the letter grade of "D" serves no genuine purpose and should be abolished at all levels of higher education.
All a "D" seems to say anymore is that this student didn't pass the class, but I don't want them back in my space for another semester.
Isn't that a genuine purpose? It's more like a mantra.
Quote from: marshwiggle on October 12, 2023, 06:32:06 AMQuote from: fishbrains on October 12, 2023, 05:56:25 AMThis may not be all that unpopular of an opinion, but the letter grade of "D" serves no genuine purpose and should be abolished at all levels of higher education.
All a "D" seems to say anymore is that this student didn't pass the class, but I don't want them back in my space for another semester.
Isn't that a genuine purpose? It's more like a mantra.
Hmmmmmmmmm . . .
Quote from: fishbrains on October 12, 2023, 05:56:25 AMThis may not be all that unpopular of an opinion, but the letter grade of "D" serves no genuine purpose and should be abolished at all levels of higher education.
All a "D" seems to say anymore is that this student didn't pass the class, but I don't want them back in my space for another semester.
At my place a D means the student does not fail, but does not get credit either, so if it is a required class they will be back for another round.* I've had a few repeat customers over the years.
*I'm not sure if this is a university or department level policy.
Trump may be a bell-end but my TIAA CREF account did a LOT better under him than it's doing with Diamond Joe Biden.
Quote from: secundem_artem on October 12, 2023, 01:08:09 PMTrump may be a bell-end but my TIAA CREF account did a LOT better under him than it's doing with Diamond Joe Biden.
Sure, but is that because of Trump or in spite of him?
Do you believe the president really has that much influence on this within that short of a period? The global economy has been wacky since Covid, and I don't think it is Biden's doing...
Quote from: secundem_artem on October 12, 2023, 01:08:09 PMTrump may be a bell-end but my TIAA CREF account did a LOT better under him than it's doing with Diamond Joe Biden.
Initially Trump inspired business. But can you actually point to a policy or decision that affected the performance of your account? Trump's economy really started with Obama's response to the 2008 meltdown, you know.
Godzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on October 14, 2023, 08:03:10 PMGodzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Do most people not believe this? It seems like a pretty obvious truth!
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 12, 2023, 12:57:29 PMQuote from: fishbrains on October 12, 2023, 05:56:25 AMThis may not be all that unpopular of an opinion, but the letter grade of "D" serves no genuine purpose and should be abolished at all levels of higher education.
All a "D" seems to say anymore is that this student didn't pass the class, but I don't want them back in my space for another semester.
At my place a D means the student does not fail, but does not get credit either, so if it is a required class they will be back for another round.* I've had a few repeat customers over the years.
*I'm not sure if this is a university or department level policy.
A D at my school (at least in STEM departments means, well, you get credit, but it can't satisfy a prerequisite for an advanced course). That is A purpose....
Sorry, bad parenthesis usage, but I am not allowed to edit.
Quote from: Parasaurolophus on October 15, 2023, 08:25:13 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 14, 2023, 08:03:10 PMGodzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Do most people not believe this? It seems like a pretty obvious truth!
In order for the premise of Kong vs. Godzilla to work, at some point Kong must be able to go toe-to-claw with the big radioactive lizard-god.
Patently ridiculous!!!
Quote from: Parasaurolophus on October 15, 2023, 08:25:13 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 14, 2023, 08:03:10 PMGodzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Do most people not believe this? It seems like a pretty obvious truth!
It's what I would have thought, but the 1960s movie did turn out different.
And there is NO WAY a Mechagodzilla could handle the King of the Monsters. No way. The real Godzilla would flatten that thing like a Coke can.
Only King Ghidorah is a worthy adversary.
BUT! The real King Ghidorah has fan wings, not "bat wings."
What's wrong with poeple?
Quote from: apl68 on October 16, 2023, 08:22:32 AMQuote from: Parasaurolophus on October 15, 2023, 08:25:13 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 14, 2023, 08:03:10 PMGodzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Do most people not believe this? It seems like a pretty obvious truth!
It's what I would have thought, but the 1960s movie did turn out different.
Actually, I have heard it said that there is an American version of the original 1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla in which Kong wins, and a Japanese version in which Godzilla wins.
I think Bambi meets Godzilla (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R-rbzcEM8A) totally underestimated Bambi. He would have won. He's a wily little ungulate.
Have you seen Bambi's Revenge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FLPc2v3Edc)?
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on October 16, 2023, 01:58:37 PMQuote from: apl68 on October 16, 2023, 08:22:32 AMQuote from: Parasaurolophus on October 15, 2023, 08:25:13 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 14, 2023, 08:03:10 PMGodzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Do most people not believe this? It seems like a pretty obvious truth!
It's what I would have thought, but the 1960s movie did turn out different.
Actually, I have heard it said that there is an American version of the original 1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla in which Kong wins, and a Japanese version in which Godzilla wins.
I've heard that as well, but I've seen elsewhere that this was apparently apocryphal. The U.S. version was different, all right, but Kong was the apparent survivor in both.
Quote from: apl68 on October 17, 2023, 07:29:17 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 16, 2023, 01:58:37 PMQuote from: apl68 on October 16, 2023, 08:22:32 AMQuote from: Parasaurolophus on October 15, 2023, 08:25:13 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 14, 2023, 08:03:10 PMGodzilla would just beat the sushi out of King Kong.
That overgrown monkey wouldn't stand a chance against those adamantine claws and teeth, that armor-plated hide, that titanic tail-whip, and most especially the atomic death breath. One shot of the nuclear fire and you'd have a char-broiled ape-kabob.
It's time to get real folks, come on.
Do most people not believe this? It seems like a pretty obvious truth!
It's what I would have thought, but the 1960s movie did turn out different.
Actually, I have heard it said that there is an American version of the original 1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla in which Kong wins, and a Japanese version in which Godzilla wins.
I've heard that as well, but I've seen elsewhere that this was apparently apocryphal. The U.S. version was different, all right, but Kong was the apparent survivor in both.
In both versions you see Kong swimming away alone at the end. You hear Kong's roar as it fades to black. In the Japanese version, the visual ending is the same, but you hear BOTH roar as it fades.
This King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 17, 2023, 10:27:46 AMThis King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
I take your point, but come on. Godzilla is the KING OF THE MONSTERS. He's a nuclear mutant. No one can stand up to a nuclear mutant!!!
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 12:56:13 PMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 17, 2023, 10:27:46 AMThis King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
I take your point, but come on. Godzilla is the KING OF THE MONSTERS. He's a nuclear mutant. No one can stand up to a nuclear mutant!!!
Hah! King my rear!! I would go with Ghidra or Rowan (maybe even Mothra on a good day)!
Quote from: jimbogumbo on October 17, 2023, 01:33:11 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 12:56:13 PMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 17, 2023, 10:27:46 AMThis King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
I take your point, but come on. Godzilla is the KING OF THE MONSTERS. He's a nuclear mutant. No one can stand up to a nuclear mutant!!!
Hah! King my rear!! I would go with Ghidra or Rowan (maybe even Mothra on a good day)!
O! M! G! You did NOT just post that! Mothra!? Seriously!? A giant moth that flops around with tiny island fairies and spits mucus!? You've seen what happens to moths when they encounter a measly candle----and you expect one of those things to go up against the massive flamethrower-dino-disaster that is the mighty Godzilla!?!?!? Don't make me laugh.
I will concede Ghidorah, also a trinity of kings, but I have no idea what "Rowan" is.
Mark you, the Big Green Nuclear Amphibian has had some worthy adversaries---Gabara, Megalon, and Gigan (the most disco kaiju ever)----but all have fallen to His mighty atomic WRATH!!!
Mothra <smh>...sheesh.
Marjorie Taylor Green would wipe the floor with all of them! Weapons grade stupidity is infinitely more powerful than simple brute strength or nuclear breath.
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 04:08:59 PMQuote from: jimbogumbo on October 17, 2023, 01:33:11 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 12:56:13 PMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 17, 2023, 10:27:46 AMThis King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
I take your point, but come on. Godzilla is the KING OF THE MONSTERS. He's a nuclear mutant. No one can stand up to a nuclear mutant!!!
Hah! King my rear!! I would go with Ghidra or Rowan (maybe even Mothra on a good day)!
O! M! G! You did NOT just post that! Mothra!? Seriously!? A giant moth that flops around with tiny island fairies and spits mucus!? You've seen what happens to moths when they encounter a measly candle----and you expect one of those things to go up against the massive flamethrower-dino-disaster that is the mighty Godzilla!?!?!? Don't make me laugh.
I will concede Ghidorah, also a trinity of kings, but I have no idea what "Rowan" is.
Mark you, the Big Green Nuclear Amphibian has had some worthy adversaries---Gabara, Megalon, and Gigan (the most disco kaiju ever)----but all have fallen to His mighty atomic WRATH!!!
Mothra <smh>...sheesh.
"Rowan" is a weird autocorrect of Rodan.
I will simply not continue to converse with Mothra haters. A giant nuclear created moth, agile as heck. Can fly rings around Godzilla's goofy flame.
A few more unpopular opinions:
- Peter Jackson's King Kong > his Lord of the Rings movies
- As much as I want to love The Irishman, it is way to long and boring to be up there with Goodfellas, Raging Bull, or the other classic Scorsese pictures. Going back to my opening post, the Oscars were 100% right to snub it in favor of Parasite.
- Get Out is Jordan Peele's weakest film and NOPE is his best.
- Leonardo DiCaprio is a good actor, but he is also a major beneficiary of the weak era of movie stars that we are currently living in. Put him in the 70s, 80s, or 90s and he does not stand out as a generational talent.
Quote from: jimbogumbo on October 19, 2023, 11:19:10 AMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 04:08:59 PMQuote from: jimbogumbo on October 17, 2023, 01:33:11 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 12:56:13 PMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 17, 2023, 10:27:46 AMThis King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
I take your point, but come on. Godzilla is the KING OF THE MONSTERS. He's a nuclear mutant. No one can stand up to a nuclear mutant!!!
Hah! King my rear!! I would go with Ghidra or Rowan (maybe even Mothra on a good day)!
O! M! G! You did NOT just post that! Mothra!? Seriously!? A giant moth that flops around with tiny island fairies and spits mucus!? You've seen what happens to moths when they encounter a measly candle----and you expect one of those things to go up against the massive flamethrower-dino-disaster that is the mighty Godzilla!?!?!? Don't make me laugh.
I will concede Ghidorah, also a trinity of kings, but I have no idea what "Rowan" is.
Mark you, the Big Green Nuclear Amphibian has had some worthy adversaries---Gabara, Megalon, and Gigan (the most disco kaiju ever)----but all have fallen to His mighty atomic WRATH!!!
Mothra <smh>...sheesh.
"Rowan" is a weird autocorrect of Rodan.
I will simply not continue to converse with Mothra haters. A giant nuclear created moth, agile as heck. Can fly rings around Godzilla's goofy flame.
Ah jim, I had such respect for you.
Rodan is a big damn tetradactyl. I bet'cha he eats worms.
And Mothra? A cedar closet and a handful of mothballs and she has to wobble back to her island with her unctuous cult babies beating their drums.
Give me a break.
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 19, 2023, 02:48:38 PMA few more unpopular opinions:
- Peter Jackson's King Kong > his Lord of the Rings movies
The closer he stayed to the source material, the better the LOTR movies were. In the later movies, as he diverged more, they got much worse. He's a much better director than writer.
Quote from: marshwiggle on October 20, 2023, 04:57:55 AMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 19, 2023, 02:48:38 PMA few more unpopular opinions:
- Peter Jackson's King Kong > his Lord of the Rings movies
The closer he stayed to the source material, the better the LOTR movies were. In the later movies, as he diverged more, they got much worse. He's a much better director than writer.
Well, Dead Alive was better than either of these and definitely his all time best movie.
For those who have not seen it, go watch it and start living!
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on October 17, 2023, 12:56:13 PMQuote from: Sun_Worshiper on October 17, 2023, 10:27:46 AMThis King Kong slander is outrageous. Gorillas are incredibly strong and intelligent creatures.
I take your point, but come on. Godzilla is the KING OF THE MONSTERS. He's a nuclear mutant. No one can stand up to a nuclear mutant!!!
The WaPo (known fake news) agrees with you: https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2023/10/23/godzilla-novels-shigeru-kayama-translation/
Barring extreme circumstances, people shouldn't be allowed to change their names. It's too annoying for me to keep track of. You should be stuck with your name, just like you are with your date of birth and social security number.
My brother and SIL gave their daughter a name they made up, so it didn't have an established pronunciation. They're now on pronunciation number two or three. When my niece is a little older, I will ask her what she wants to be called. Whatever she says, I'm calling her that for the rest of her life.
Oh, I'm also not a fan of changing pronouns. I will learn one set of pronouns per student. If they later want different pronouns, they should find a different professor.
Bah, humbug. Also, get off my lawn.
Seinfeld wasn't funny. It wasn't in the least bit interesting or entertaining.
Quote from: EdnaMode on October 26, 2023, 05:58:21 AMSeinfeld wasn't funny. It wasn't in the least bit interesting or entertaining.
Now wait just a minute!!!!
I'll go so far as to say "overrated," but there are some moments. I give the show props for coming up with "master of your domain," for example.
EdnaMode and little bongo are breaking my already tiny heart.
Quote from: jimbogumbo on October 26, 2023, 11:38:28 AMEdnaMode and little bongo are breaking my already tiny heart.
I would say I'm sorry, but nope. I have had many, many people over the years try to impress upon me the 'genius' of that show, it never worked. To each, their own :)
Quote from: EdnaMode on October 26, 2023, 05:58:21 AMSeinfeld wasn't funny. It wasn't in the least bit interesting or entertaining.
Agreed And not everybody loved Raymond.
I'm going to go cry into my big salad and daydream of Michelle Forbes.
Quote from: secundem_artem on October 27, 2023, 08:11:50 AMQuote from: EdnaMode on October 26, 2023, 05:58:21 AMSeinfeld wasn't funny. It wasn't in the least bit interesting or entertaining.
Agreed And not everybody loved Raymond.
Did
anybody love Raymond?
Seinfeld slander now?!?
I officially regret starting this thread.
Serenity now!
I'll probably get flamed for saying this, but I just couldn't stand the characters in Sex and the City. These are supposedly intelligent women, but they act like brainless bimbos. I might have watched five or six episodes one of which was about Carrie spending the night or some time during the day at her married ex-boyfriend's house when the wife shows up. The viewers are expected to feel sorry for "poor" Carrie!
Quote from: Langue_doc on October 28, 2023, 06:27:07 PMI'll probably get flamed for saying this, but I just couldn't stand the characters in Sex and the City. These are supposedly intelligent women, but they act like brainless bimbos. I might have watched five or six episodes one of which was about Carrie spending the night or some time during the day at her married ex-boyfriend's house when the wife shows up. The viewers are expected to feel sorry for "poor" Carrie!
You're not alone observing this. There are plenty of videos by MsMojo on YouTube about the bad behavior by Carrie, her friends, and Mr. Big on the show and the "And Just Like That" reboot.
Quote from: Parasaurolophus on October 27, 2023, 08:17:40 AMQuote from: secundem_artem on October 27, 2023, 08:11:50 AMQuote from: EdnaMode on October 26, 2023, 05:58:21 AMSeinfeld wasn't funny. It wasn't in the least bit interesting or entertaining.
Agreed And not everybody loved Raymond.
Did anybody love Raymond?
We did. We loved Raymond a long time.
And I'm not ashamed to say it!!!
Quote from: hmaria1609 on October 28, 2023, 07:13:33 PMQuote from: Langue_doc on October 28, 2023, 06:27:07 PMI'll probably get flamed for saying this, but I just couldn't stand the characters in Sex and the City. These are supposedly intelligent women, but they act like brainless bimbos. I might have watched five or six episodes one of which was about Carrie spending the night or some time during the day at her married ex-boyfriend's house when the wife shows up. The viewers are expected to feel sorry for "poor" Carrie!
You're not alone observing this. There are plenty of videos by MsMojo on YouTube about the bad behavior by Carrie, her friends, and Mr. Big on the show and the "And Just Like That" reboot.
I hated SATC.
I was introduced to the series by a friend who loved the series and went to the movie - the one where they go to Mexico - and thought huh, maybe. Didn't like Samantha, though. Big whiner.
I watched the whole original show thinking it would get better because a few friends of mine loved it. But... nope. Ironically, the only character I didn't hate was Samantha, and when the reboot happened without her I thought "forget it."
With all due respect to the late Mr Perry, Friends was another very lame show.
Quote from: kaysixteen on October 29, 2023, 05:20:06 PMWith all due respect to the late Mr Perry, Friends was another very lame show.
Color me surprised!
No soup for any of you. But actually I agree that Seinfeld was over-rated.
Also: "Beavis and Butt-Head" was the best show on MTV.
That 70s Show was perhaps the funniest thing ever to appear on tv. Anyone who disagrees is a dumbass.
Quote from: kaysixteen on October 31, 2023, 09:24:26 PMThat 70s Show was perhaps the funniest thing ever to appear on tv. Anyone who disagrees is a dumbass.
That is certainly an unpopular opinion!
Agree on "Beavis and Butt-Head." It gave me a load of hearty laughs back in the day.
Huh-huh. Huh-huh. "Load." Huh-huh.
Quote from: kaysixteen on October 31, 2023, 09:24:26 PMThat 70s Show was perhaps the funniest thing ever to appear on tv. Anyone who disagrees is a dumbass.
The first season was awesome. Not sure I can watch it anymore after the Masterson horror.
Quote from: little bongo on November 01, 2023, 08:33:51 AMAgree on "Beavis and Butt-Head." It gave me a load of hearty laughs back in the day.
Huh-huh. Huh-huh. "Load." Huh-huh.
I still do that to my husband whenever we play golf. "Huh-huh. You said 'shaft. You said balls."
Seinfeld is overrated but That 70s Show and Beavis and Butthead are great? Wow.
Quote from: ciao_yall on November 01, 2023, 10:05:55 AMQuote from: little bongo on November 01, 2023, 08:33:51 AMAgree on "Beavis and Butt-Head." It gave me a load of hearty laughs back in the day.
Huh-huh. Huh-huh. "Load." Huh-huh.
I still do that to my husband whenever we play golf. "Huh-huh. You said 'shaft. You said balls."
HA, HA! I am still like a 14 year old, I laughed out loud when I read your post... :)
"I'm pretty cool, Beavis, but even I can't change the future" is still one of my go-to lines, even if students just stare blankly at me when I say it.
In honor of our current student loan fiascos, all graduation recessionals should be Va, pensiero.
Collegiate and Olympic wresting is the greatest sport of all time.
I like Nicolas Cage.
Cage has done some very good work, and some very committed bad work, so he generally has my respect.
I get a kick out of Billy Wilder's final film, Buddy Buddy.
Quote from: AmLitHist on November 06, 2023, 06:56:24 AMI like Nicolas Cage.
Quote from: little bongo on November 06, 2023, 08:55:40 AMCage has done some very good work, and some very committed bad work, so he generally has my respect.
I liked
National Treasure. The sequel is okay. Mr. Larimar is a historian and has worked at some of the sites related to the two films. He's amused at the historical interpretations of events.
Knowing was a bit too intense and creepy for me.
Those are the only ones Cage is in that I think I've seen.
Quote from: Larimar on November 06, 2023, 04:29:21 PMQuote from: AmLitHist on November 06, 2023, 06:56:24 AMI like Nicolas Cage.
Quote from: little bongo on November 06, 2023, 08:55:40 AMCage has done some very good work, and some very committed bad work, so he generally has my respect.
I liked National Treasure. The sequel is okay. Mr. Larimar is a historian and has worked at some of the sites related to the two films. He's amused at the historical interpretations of events.
Knowing was a bit too intense and creepy for me.
Those are the only ones Cage is in that I think I've seen.
Cage is an incredibly talented actor, but he has made a ton of crappy movies, partly due to financial troubles that forced him to say yes to everything and partly because he seems to genuinely enjoy acting like a madman in low budget, b-movies.
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on November 06, 2023, 05:23:32 PMQuote from: Larimar on November 06, 2023, 04:29:21 PMQuote from: AmLitHist on November 06, 2023, 06:56:24 AMI like Nicolas Cage.
Quote from: little bongo on November 06, 2023, 08:55:40 AMCage has done some very good work, and some very committed bad work, so he generally has my respect.
I liked National Treasure. The sequel is okay. Mr. Larimar is a historian and has worked at some of the sites related to the two films. He's amused at the historical interpretations of events.
Knowing was a bit too intense and creepy for me.
Those are the only ones Cage is in that I think I've seen.
Cage is an incredibly talented actor, but he has made a ton of crappy movies, partly due to financial troubles that forced him to say yes to everything and partly because he seems to genuinely enjoy acting like a madman in low budget, b-movies.
As do some of us. If you have not yet seen Renfield, you really should. It is pretty awesome.
I used to dislike Cage because he was in some horrible movies early on, but he has really grown on me. I still don't like a lot of movies he is in, but He does such a broad range of movies and some a great.
Seinfeld was, by its own cast/ producers' acknowledgement, a 'show about nothing'. That 70s show, otoh, was a brilliant satire of 70s culture, esp, as Wahoo noted, in its first season.
Wahoo also makes a great point wrt the effects of what has befallen Masterson, on the show. Reruns disappeared from IFC cable within a month of his 2020 indictment, whereas they had been showing it a ton for years before that, and it also disappeared from Netflix, apparently, last summer. The DVD set was still available at Wallyworld as recently as the spring, however, and youtube is rife with significant clips from the show, many fan-generated compilations, however. Another 'unpopular opinion' here would also be that, ahem, well, Masterson got hosed. The judge, who obviously disagreed with the first jury's refusal to convict him (the foreman said after that trial that they were close to acquitting him on all counts, but some holdouts favored some convictions), rigged the second trial by changing two very important factors: 1) she allowed the prosecutors to claim in their closing arguments that Masterson had slipped the accusers with Mickeys, without the prosecutors having presented any evidence in their case, that Mickeys were given, let alone given by him, and especially 2) she allowed the prosecutors to make disparaging remarks about Masterson's religion, also, in said closing arguments.
Gal Gadot is an appallingly bad actress. She's always got an annoying smirk on her face and has this "aren't I cute?" way of presenting the character. It's a fine line between her and Gwyneth as to who is the more annoying.
My favorite movie is contagion - Gwynnie dies a horrible death and I smile every time she crumps it.
Cannabis stinks.
Quote from: Kron3007 on November 10, 2023, 06:38:19 PMQuote from: marshwiggle on November 09, 2023, 04:58:11 AMCannabis stinks.
Like literally? Figuratively? Both?
Literally. I have a particular dislike for the individuals who take the last drag of their joints outside, but then wait to exhale inside the elevator, so that everyone in the building gets to "appreciate" the experience until the stench eventually dissipates.
NOBODY ELSE WANTS TO SMELL YOUR WEED!
Now back to our regular cortisol levels....
Quote from: marshwiggle on November 11, 2023, 06:24:36 AMQuote from: Kron3007 on November 10, 2023, 06:38:19 PMQuote from: marshwiggle on November 09, 2023, 04:58:11 AMCannabis stinks.
Like literally? Figuratively? Both?
Literally. I have a particular dislike for the individuals who take the last drag of their joints outside, but then wait to exhale inside the elevator, so that everyone in the building gets to "appreciate" the experience until the stench eventually dissipates.
NOBODY ELSE WANTS TO SMELL YOUR WEED!
Now back to our regular cortisol levels....
Yeah, that's fair. I think tobacco stank is far worse, but both are pretty pungent.
Quote from: marshwiggle on November 11, 2023, 06:24:36 AMQuote from: Kron3007 on November 10, 2023, 06:38:19 PMQuote from: marshwiggle on November 09, 2023, 04:58:11 AMCannabis stinks.
Like literally? Figuratively? Both?
Literally. I have a particular dislike for the individuals who take the last drag of their joints outside, but then wait to exhale inside the elevator, so that everyone in the building gets to "appreciate" the experience until the stench eventually dissipates.
NOBODY ELSE WANTS TO SMELL YOUR WEED!
Now back to our regular cortisol levels....
This is some seriously rude behavior. Glad to say I haven't encountered it, but I'd be annoyed too.
Quote from: Sun_Worshiper on November 11, 2023, 08:23:47 AMQuote from: marshwiggle on November 11, 2023, 06:24:36 AMQuote from: Kron3007 on November 10, 2023, 06:38:19 PMQuote from: marshwiggle on November 09, 2023, 04:58:11 AMCannabis stinks.
Like literally? Figuratively? Both?
Literally. I have a particular dislike for the individuals who take the last drag of their joints outside, but then wait to exhale inside the elevator, so that everyone in the building gets to "appreciate" the experience until the stench eventually dissipates.
NOBODY ELSE WANTS TO SMELL YOUR WEED!
Now back to our regular cortisol levels....
This is some seriously rude behavior. Glad to say I haven't encountered it, but I'd be annoyed too.
There is a particular trail in the park where I walk the dogs that runs along the side of a hill. It's a small bluff, maybe 30 feet, and it is a regular hangout for the pop smokers, probably local teens.
I gotta say, I love the smell. It's like the incense we had in the censer at church growing up (but it is different----don't worry, they were not stoning us with second hand smoke). And I smoked a fair amount of pot at one point in my life, and I liked the smell back then too.
I may even walk the dogs in the park today.
You have to do too much to pumpkin to make it edible, and it's never worth the effort.
Quote from: fishbrains on November 12, 2023, 06:04:24 AMYou have to do too much to pumpkin to make it edible, and it's never worth the effort.
Mostly in agreement with that. I think I've had some pumpkin pie that was OK. Pretty much anything else pumpkin-related seems not worth the bother.
Roasted pumpkin seeds can be tasty, although you do still have to sort through pumpkin guts.
Quote from: apl68 on November 13, 2023, 08:36:30 AMQuote from: fishbrains on November 12, 2023, 06:04:24 AMYou have to do too much to pumpkin to make it edible, and it's never worth the effort.
Mostly in agreement with that. I think I've had some pumpkin pie that was OK. Pretty much anything else pumpkin-related seems not worth the bother.
Most "pumpkin" pie is actually made from butternut squash. It is probably the better return on work.
However, I have had some really good soups with pumpkin in them.
Quote from: Kron3007 on November 13, 2023, 10:09:31 AMQuote from: apl68 on November 13, 2023, 08:36:30 AMQuote from: fishbrains on November 12, 2023, 06:04:24 AMYou have to do too much to pumpkin to make it edible, and it's never worth the effort.
Mostly in agreement with that. I think I've had some pumpkin pie that was OK. Pretty much anything else pumpkin-related seems not worth the bother.
Most "pumpkin" pie is actually made from butternut squash. It is probably the better return on work.
However, I have had some really good soups with pumpkin in them.
My mom always made squash pie, not pumpkin pie. She didn't spice it as heavily as people often do with pumpkin pie, and I preferred it.
The best pumpkin I have ever had is the roasted pumpkin (Kaddo) from the Helmand Afghan restaurant. Outposts in Boston and San Francisco. It's the only time I ever say- be sure to get the pumpkin! Otherwise I can do without- even in pie form.
This thread is now just a bunch of Thanksgiving hatred! Long live the pumpkin pie!
Or just go with sweet potato. Yum!
Quote from: jimbogumbo on November 13, 2023, 02:19:52 PMThis thread is now just a bunch of Thanksgiving hatred! Long live the pumpkin pie!
Or just go with sweet potato. Yum!
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top is the most disgusting dish ever created in the history of ever.
Quote from: fishbrains on November 13, 2023, 07:22:55 PMQuote from: jimbogumbo on November 13, 2023, 02:19:52 PMThis thread is now just a bunch of Thanksgiving hatred! Long live the pumpkin pie!
Or just go with sweet potato. Yum!
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top is the most disgusting dish ever created in the history of ever.
I've never tried it, but that sounds horrible.
In the Thanksgiving vein, I can do without turkey. I don't dislike it, but, meh. (I do love sliced turkey in sandwiches, though.)
Further, I could happily do without the whole big-meal, eat-yourself-into-a-coma aspect of most holidays.
Quote from: Kron3007 on November 14, 2023, 03:18:48 AMQuote from: fishbrains on November 13, 2023, 07:22:55 PMQuote from: jimbogumbo on November 13, 2023, 02:19:52 PMThis thread is now just a bunch of Thanksgiving hatred! Long live the pumpkin pie!
Or just go with sweet potato. Yum!
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top is the most disgusting dish ever created in the history of ever.
I've never tried it, but that sounds horrible.
Marshmallows belong in exactly two foods; smore's and hot chocolate.
The marshmallow-sweet potato dish has been something of a tradition for our family, with the youngest members getting to put the marshmallows on top before the stuff goes in the oven. I find the dish itself neither great nor horrible, but more important as a way for the little ones to contribute to the preparation in a fun way.
I love savory sweet potatoes but agree about the sweet sweet potato dishes. Especially the ones with maple syrup! I don't think that maple syrup belongs on much besides pancakes and French toast. Don't get me started on chicken and waffles. That makes no sense at all to me.
I am talking specifically about sweet potato pie. As far as I am concerned, that is it for the sweet potato (except for the classic candied sweet potato covered in brown sugar-again, yum).
Marshmallows even make smores worse.
I don't think a dry turkey is such a bad thing. Although make sure I've got plenty of water to drink at the meal.
No holiday should be built around something so bland as Turkey. if we're celebrating then give me a steak.
Huge upvote for apl68 and the dry turkey. My wife hates it, but I adore it. Seriously.
But just us again this year. I may vote for fish.
Quote from: little bongo on November 14, 2023, 07:05:11 AMThe marshmallow-sweet potato dish has been something of a tradition for our family, with the youngest members getting to put the marshmallows on top before the stuff goes in the oven. I find the dish itself neither great nor horrible, but more important as a way for the little ones to contribute to the preparation in a fun way.
And thus the pernicious cycle of indoctrination continues . . .
:)
Marshmallows? American food is children's food, in sweetness and texture.
We spent the first five years of our daughter's life in Italy. Her fourth word, after Mama, Papa, and more, was offives! She loved olives and has never touched a marshmallow.
I'm down with steak any time, but I also like a big old turkey leg with skin on at Thanksgiving. You know what holiday meat can take a hike? Ham. Especially ham with sweet goo on it!
I'm a dark meat and crispy skin kind of gal.
Quote from: apl68 on November 14, 2023, 10:21:57 AMI don't think a dry turkey is such a bad thing. Although make sure I've got plenty of water to drink at the meal.
Roast it breast side down, on a rack. Bird is slightly misshapen but the breast meat is moist and perfect.
AI is coming.
It will displace a lot of our jobs. It make take over portions of our lives.
But in the end, AI might be better for us.
I mean, the human species has made a pretty big muck of things for a long time now. Maybe it's time for a brand new dominant paradigm.
Quote from: Wahoo Redux on November 15, 2023, 03:46:51 PMAI is coming.
It will displace a lot of our jobs. It make take over portions of our lives.
But in the end, AI might be better for us.
I mean, the human species has made a pretty big muck of things for a long time now. Maybe it's time for a brand new dominant paradigm.
The synchronicity is coming. SkyNet and Hal can go to hell. I will resist. Let me out of the Matrix too while we're at it!
Quote from: mythbuster on November 13, 2023, 02:14:25 PMThe best pumpkin I have ever had is the roasted pumpkin (Kaddo) from the Helmand Afghan restaurant. Outposts in Boston and San Francisco. It's the only time I ever say- be sure to get the pumpkin! Otherwise I can do without- even in pie form.
There was a Helmand in Baltimore when I was there and they also had an amazing Kaddo Borwani!
I also don't mind pumpkin bread, but pumpkin pie is definitely meh.
Quote from: bio-nonymous on November 15, 2023, 04:28:53 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on November 15, 2023, 03:46:51 PMAI is coming.
It will displace a lot of our jobs. It make take over portions of our lives.
But in the end, AI might be better for us.
I mean, the human species has made a pretty big muck of things for a long time now. Maybe it's time for a brand new dominant paradigm.
The synchronicity is coming. SkyNet and Hal can go to hell. I will resist. Let me out of the Matrix too while we're at it!
Isn't it
The Singularity?
Quote from: Anselm on November 15, 2023, 08:49:00 PMQuote from: bio-nonymous on November 15, 2023, 04:28:53 PMQuote from: Wahoo Redux on November 15, 2023, 03:46:51 PMAI is coming.
It will displace a lot of our jobs. It make take over portions of our lives.
But in the end, AI might be better for us.
I mean, the human species has made a pretty big muck of things for a long time now. Maybe it's time for a brand new dominant paradigm.
The synchronicity is coming. SkyNet and Hal can go to hell. I will resist. Let me out of the Matrix too while we're at it!
Isn't it The Singularity?
That would be
The Ray Kurzweil Singularity(TM), thank you very much!
And during covid, about 40% of people could work from home. The other 60% had to be physically present. So we're OK until the
robots rise. That gives a little longer.