Out of the Blue [Jun 11, 2025, 11:58 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
I was dragged into taking a break yesterday because Devicer committed to tickets to Ballerina. I would have timed it differently amid trying to cover all the gaming show news from the weekend, but it was probably good for me to get away from the keyboard for a bit, And the movie doesn't seem to have much traction, so it was good to catch it before it closes. And it was worth the effort, as it's a fine installment in the series. But the inconvenient timing did not just extend to my work, I had previously warned Devicer that Tuesdays are discount ticket days at Regal, so we should avoid them with our "free" passes to not be overrun by other bargain hunters. This really bit us yesterday, as there are a lot of olds who apparently took a break from mall-walking to stop in at a random movie to sit and talk, And talk, And talk. So yeah, Tuesdays are to be avoided. So of course my laser-focused friend also pre-booked a Fantastic Four showing on a Tuesday, so it's time to find out how convenient it is to make a ticket exchange.
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Prez wrote on Jun 13, 2025, 00:05:
"Hey Google. What is Tiger Balm..."
Oh, okay. You lose mad old points for saying that instead of Ben Gay.
Pffffft. Tiger Balm predates Bengay by decades. It's what real old men used.
"Just take a look around you, what do you see? Pain, suffering, and misery." -Black Sabbath, Killing Yourself to Live.
“Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Purveyor of cute, fuzzy, pink bunny slippers.
“Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Purveyor of cute, fuzzy, pink bunny slippers.
Golden Girls is a mighty damn fine show, no matter what age you are. I am hoping, without any hint of humor, sarcasm, or irony, that the show gets a Blu-Ray box set release some day. Mrs. Burrito and I would wake up, have our morning tea, and watch that show together before we headed off to work.
"Just take a look around you, what do you see? Pain, suffering, and misery." -Black Sabbath, Killing Yourself to Live.
“Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Purveyor of cute, fuzzy, pink bunny slippers.
“Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Purveyor of cute, fuzzy, pink bunny slippers.
I prefer 'Golden Girls' and 'Murder She Wrote' myself.
"Hey Google. What is Tiger Balm..."
Oh, okay. You lose mad old points for saying that instead of Ben Gay.
This comment was edited on Jun 13, 2025, 15:17.
"Hey Google. What is Tiger Balm..."
Oh, okay. You lose mad old points for saying that instead of Ben Gay.
This comment was edited on Jun 13, 2025, 15:17.
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Y'all get that sorted out over the Early Bird Special at Denny's? Good. Now you can put your Tiger Balm on, slip in to your comfy slippers, and watch Matlock before going to bed. Big day of mall walking for you olds tomorrow.
"Just take a look around you, what do you see? Pain, suffering, and misery." -Black Sabbath, Killing Yourself to Live.
“Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Purveyor of cute, fuzzy, pink bunny slippers.
“Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Purveyor of cute, fuzzy, pink bunny slippers.
Mr. Tact wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 13:56:
D-Rock tends to be sensitive to detail. He jumped me for saying I got a Super Nintendo in 1990, when in fact they were released in 1991 in the US. The judge is sentencing me next week for my crime.
C'mon man. That was a month ago!
I am sensitive to detail. I work with life saving medical systems and details are very important. I use it as an excuse to troll people
I lashed out - it's my fault too. I can count the number of people who have treated me with respect my whole life on one finger. My one weakness...
...besides the 756 others...
...besides the 756 others...
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Prez wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 16:27:
I am set in my ways. Guilty as charged. But you accused Blue of something that, were it actually true, would be quite gross.
I get what you mean by that. My intention was a call out, not an accusation or label. I don't think Blue is a person that is intentionally racist, sexist, ageist, etc. My wording probably should have been better so I'm sorry if you were offended by it.
I am set in my ways. Guilty as charged. But you accused Blue of something that, were it actually true, would be quite gross. I've known Blue for almost 25 years and he checked on me regularly after I had my stroke. He showed more compassion to me than my own family. If he is ageist, then I am Albert Einstein.
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Prez wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 16:17:
As soon as you are ready to actually discuss things intelligently and maturely, I'm there. So far, it's just been whining. And I am old enough to be a member of AARP and order off the senior menu at restaurants, so you can save the lectures on what's offensive to old people.
I'm not whining, nor am I offended. I just made an observation and you decided to counter with a knee-jerk reaction.
Perhaps you are too set in your ways to see that. /s
As soon as you are ready to actually discuss things intelligently and maturely, I'm there. So far, it's just been self-important whining. And I am old enough to be a member of AARP and order off the senior menu at restaurants, so you can save the lectures on what's offensive to old people.
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Prez wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 14:41:
It pisses me off when one of the most decent people I know gets called something prejudicial for something so insignificant. There's not a lot of ways to piss me off. That's one though.
Blue took the time to evaluate it and decided it was worthy of an apology. What's insignificant to you might be significant to others.
Prez wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 13:45:
Oh, condescension - That's original. I know the meanings of those terms, and more besides. I just don't go around being habitually offended as you apparently do. He said "olds", not a racist or sexist slur. Come the fuck on...
You are correct -- it's not racist or sexist. 'Olds' is an ageist term, which is becoming an increasingly identified social issue -- primarily in the workplace. Are you saying older people don't deserve the same respect as one should be given based on their race or gender?
Terminology aside, even if 'olds' is deemed not offensive, the issue is the stereotype more than anything else. There are plenty of people aged 65+ that do not mall walk. Assuming that all of them do is disrespectful.
Take a hint from Blue -- stop trying to be right about everything and maybe consider some intelligent discussion / reflection on the topic.
Mr. Tact wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 13:56:Your gamer card will be returned after you've completed remedial training.
D-Rock tends to be sensitive to detail. He jumped me for saying I got a Super Nintendo in 1990, when in fact they were released in 1991 in the US. The judge is sentencing me next week for my crime.
RIP RedEye9. We miss you.
It pisses me off when one of the most decent people I know gets called something prejudicial for something so insignificant. There's not a lot of ways to piss me off. That's one though.
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
D-Rock tends to be sensitive to detail. He jumped me for saying I got a Super Nintendo in 1990, when in fact they were released in 1991 in the US. The judge is sentencing me next week for my crime.
A day without video games is like... just kidding, I have no idea.
Oh, condescension - That's original. I know the meanings of those terms, and more besides. I just don't go around being habitually offended as you apparently do. He said "olds", not a racist or sexist slur. Come the fuck on...
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Prez wrote on Jun 12, 2025, 10:16:
With all of the shit people talk on this site, THAT'S you're threshold???? I'm an old fuck - I don't care when someone says mild ambiguous shit.
OK so let's try it this way just so you understand.
Classist:
...there are a lot of poors who apparently took a break from ignoring the function of their bootstraps...
Sexist:
...there are a lot of women who apparently took a break from getting in the kitchen and making a sandwich...
Racist:
...there are a lot of blacks who apparently took a break from eating fried chicken and watermelon...
What is the standard for demographic stereotyping and why are you the one who defines it?
Also, it's "your", not "you're".
D-Rock wrote on Jun 11, 2025, 14:27:Blue wrote on Jun 11, 2025, 11:58:
...there are a lot of olds who apparently took a break from mall-walking...
Ageist much, Blue?
Their age had nothing to do with it and it's disrespectful to stereotype any demographic on such a broad scale. They were just rude.
With all of the shit people talk on this site, THAT'S you're threshold???? I'm an old fuck - I don't care when someone says mild ambiguous shit.
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Things feel like they've settled down news-wise.
You did a great job keeping on top of it all.
Cheers to you and all the contributors.
You did a great job keeping on top of it all.
Cheers to you and all the contributors.
I caught Ballerina this afternoon. I'd say it was better than expected, and fit well in the John Wick universe. I've seen all of Len Wiseman's previous movies, and I think this was his best. Certainly the best since the original Underworld.
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