The Random Crap Thread 2: It Hits the Fan.

[figmentPez]

Some toys for the upcoming Wicked movie have shipped with the wrong URL on the packaging. Wicked dot com doesn't go to the movie website, it's porn. The linked article says it's just the manual that has the bad link, but someone on Reddit posted a pic of an international version of a toy that has the wrong URL printed on the back of the box/blister pack.

 

[HCGLNS]

Like, it's his name. Maybe if you called him, Doug he wouldn't swipe.

 

[drawn_inward]

I

I dislike boba tea for the texture alone. It’s why I don’t like grass jelly drink.

I think I had boba for first time around 2004. I was confused by it. I think I still feel the same way.

 

[figmentPez]

Maybe the real cause of ADHD is all the times speakers have asked "May I have your attention please?" and then forgot to give it back at the end.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Briefly argued with an asshole on YouTube. Now, he's made two videoes about me, and tagging me. The second video, he's includes pics of my yoga certification.

Could everyone do me a favor and report those videoes for harassment and his channel? Thank you.
Youtube account name is "Painbow9553." Goes by the moniker "nirv" or "nirvgorilla."

Spoiler

 

[MindDetective]

Did he take them down? I don't see them on his channel.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Did he take them down? I don't see them on his channel.

They're under "Live" not videos.

 

[Bubble181]

Wow, his channel is really something. You're not the first, and probably won't be the last, target of his to et hate videos dedicated to them. Awesome.

 

[MindDetective]

I hate that I have to start the video to even report it. Deleted them from my history immediately after I did, though.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Replaced one of the images I posted. I accidentally put in a thing about Musk, not screenshots of more of what this guy said to me.

 

[GasBandit]

My Bolt EUV didn't come with a spare tire. But I found out on the Bolt forums that a Cruze microspare will fit a Bolt, too - same size and pattern. So I got one of those. But of course, now I realize that since my car didn't come with a spare, it also didn't come with a lug wrench. It occurs to me, this is an easy opportunity to "shop local" so to speak - I try to spend my money with Mom and Pop shops where I can instead of big corporations, and while basically all the auto parts stores here are megacorp chain stores, we do have some locally owned salvage yards and I thought surely they'd have lug wrenches lying around I could buy. So I call up the one I used to check most often when I was getting the Neon to limp along, and ask about what I need, and the guy literally, word for word said "jes' go to Wal Mart and get yourself a dad gum 4-way, that'd be yer easiest way."

Well, OK I guess. Kinda hard to keep my money local if the locals don't want to take it.

 

[ncts_dodge_man]

My Bolt EUV didn't come with a spare tire. But I found out on the Bolt forums that a Cruze microspare will fit a Bolt, too - same size and pattern. So I got one of those. But of course, now I realize that since my car didn't come with a spare, it also didn't come with a lug wrench. It occurs to me, this is an easy opportunity to "shop local" so to speak - I try to spend my money with Mom and Pop shops where I can instead of big corporations, and while basically all the auto parts stores here are megacorp chain stores, we do have some locally owned salvage yards and I thought surely they'd have lug wrenches lying around I could buy. So I call up the one I used to check most often when I was getting the Neon to limp along, and ask about what I need, and the guy literally, word for word said "jes' go to Wal Mart and get yourself a dad gum 4-way, that'd be yer easiest way."

Well, OK I guess. Kinda hard to keep my money local if the locals don't want to take it.

Honestly, a 4-way is going to be better than any OEM one, plus since it has 4 options, you can keep using it on most vehicles afterwards... Some local places might have a 4-way for sale.

 

[GasBandit]

Honestly, a 4-way is going to be better than any OEM one, plus since it has 4 options, you can keep using it on most vehicles afterwards... Some local places might have a 4-way for sale.

I'm still probably going to look for a single bar one, I'm dealing with limited sub-trunk space.

 

[HCGLNS]

Dare you try, ... Facebook Marketplace

DUN DUN DUNNNN!

 

[ncts_dodge_man]

I'm still probably going to look for a single bar one, I'm dealing with limited sub-trunk space.

I own a 4-bar one that two sides fold down - Example on Amazon

 

[GasBandit]

I own a 4-bar one that two sides fold down - Example on Amazon

Ooh, neat, that's handy.

 

[GasBandit]

It's FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

 

[HCGLNS]

Derp derp derp!

 

[Tinwhistler]

Poor Mike Tyson. I dunno what I was expecting tonight, but he fought like a 58 year old. Age gets us all.

 

[GasBandit]

Poor Mike Tyson. I dunno what I was expecting tonight, but he fought like a 58 year old. Age gets us all.

The only thing performing worse than Tyson was Netflix' servers.

 

[Tinwhistler]

The only thing performing worse than Tyson was Netflix' servers.

I saw lots of complaints about that on reddit and facebook. I was getting a few buffering problems and the like with the Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fight happening in another window while I was waiting for the Tyson bout. So, I backed the livestream up by 5 minutes, so that I had a bit of buffer for the servers to keep my stream loaded with bits. I didn't feel the need to be 'live'.

Ended up seeing the whole fight without a glitch.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Hey, so I'm in the process of writing some new things for my old blog/website. I'm just about to publish an essay called "I Can't Escape Dilbert Pinkerton," as well as a comprehensive list of crime comic recommendations.

Years ago, I wrote commentary for my first book, THE CITY OF SMOKE & MIRRORS. It was a fun process. I thought about doing it again for THE DAME WAS A TAD POLISH. Is that something people would be interested in reading? It'd be point form random thoughts, similar to an IMDB movie facts page.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Here we are. My first blog post since March 2020, nearly five years.

The Joys of Writing: I Can’t Escape Dilbert Pinkerton

Nick Piers talks about getting back into writing and only has his original main character, Dilbert Pinkerton, to thank…or blame.

nickpiers.com

 

[Dave]

Tried to like and/or comment but I don’t remember my Wordpress login. Great read, man. Everyone loves Dill!

 

[drawn_inward]

Poor Mike Tyson. I dunno what I was expecting tonight, but he fought like a 58 year old. Age gets us all.

Do we pity Mike Tyson? Arguably one of the greatest boxers, but as a person? I can't support the guy.

I never heard of Logan Paul before this. I do think Tyson in his prime would have clobbered that kid.

I always feel kind of gross after watching boxing or MMA. It's definitely not my jam.

 

[Tinwhistler]

Do we pity Mike Tyson?

My sense of pity for Mike is pretty minimal. He seems a terrible person (or at least was when he was in the limelight), but it's fairly indisputable that he was also the GOAT of boxing in his day. But he still made $20 million for this lame ass boxing match. I mostly was just reflecting on how it sucks to get old.

 

[drawn_inward]

I mostly was just reflecting on how it sucks to get old.

Completely agree. I am glad that I have made it this far, but damn the physical limitations suck. The mental game is next. That will be very hard.

 

[Tress]

My sense of pity for Mike is pretty minimal. He seems a terrible person (or at least was when he was in the limelight)

Sure. Definitely. But maybe he's also been through some terrible personal tragedies, too, and we can see him as a terribly flawed human being instead of a cartoon villain.

 

[drawn_inward]

Sure. Definitely. But maybe he's also been through some terrible personal tragedies, too, and we can see him as a terribly flawed human being instead of a cartoon villain.

I don't hate the guy. He definitely had it rough growing up, and got fleeced in his career. The sexual assaults and Holyfeld assault are certainly a bridge too far. Similar to Snoop Dogg. These guys shouldn't be role models.

I do believe in redemption and that people can and do change. I also resist society's double standard for certain celebrities.

 

[Ravenpoe]

I never heard of Logan Paul before this.

Consider yourself lucky for this. Also it wasn't even Logan Paul, it was Jake Paul.

 

[Bones]

I don't hate the guy. He definitely had it rough growing up, and got fleeced in his career. The sexual assaults and Holyfeld assault are certainly a bridge too far. Similar to Snoop Dogg. These guys shouldn't be role models.

I do believe in redemption and that people can and do change. I also resist society's double standard for certain celebrities.

I guess for me, the idea of "unforgiven" is a bridge to far for me, people can be horrible people and grow and change, become better, but if the stains of younger days remain held against you, how can you become anything but the villain? Snoop Dog has worked hard to become someone his children and grandchildren can be proud of, but of course the sins of his youth can never be forgiven. I am not arguing right or wrong, just my own perspectives on this as a simple fisherman.