Boy this game was a rough watch for TL. So many unforced errors and I feel like there were a lot of disjointed plays. But glad to see Loud looking a bit more like their former selves
I finished Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson last week and decided to re-read The Odyssey by Homer. I’ve only read ~10% but it’s still as good as I remember it from my college English class
Currently reading Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson. I’ve taken a bit of break from it bc the last chapter I read had a twist that threw me for a loop lol
I’m also reading two-ish books! The first isDead Ringers by Christopher Golden. It’s a horror novel about doppelgängers. I’m only like 2 chapters in so that’s really all I know lol. The second is Dreamcatcher by Stephen King—another horror novel that I’m actually re-reading. It’s about a group of friends who, while out on their yearly gamehunting trip, get caught in the crossfire of a supernatural event. Loved it the first time, and so far I’m loving it the second time around :)
I initially read this as favorite films and came to say The Princess Bride or Clue. But for favorite scenes, I’d say the one where Inigo is growing impatient waiting for the Man in the Mask to scale the mountain or the part of Clue where the butler races around the mansion trying to explain the murders
I recently saw that Wemby will be out for the rest of Summer League and combined with the whole bodyguard-Britney incident, I’m wondering if all this protection will have unintended consequences for him in the long term? But what do y’all think? Is it pretty normal for teams to be this cautious with their new star players?...
Ohhh I didn’t even think about the fouling as a factor! And I imagine given his proportions, there’s concern of serious injury with the excessive body contact. Perhaps the plan is for him to spend the time bulking up so that he’s more durable in the regular season?
Thx for commenting! Yes I’ve seen the video, and I agree that the “slap” was blown out of proportion. The reason I brought it up was primarily to draw attention to the fact that Wemby has bodyguards in the first place. That seems so odd to me, but maybe lots of rookies get bodyguards? I understand taking precautions to prevent injury in a player at high risk, but are bodyguards really needed for that?
And I agree with your assessment for him sitting out of Summer League. I was unaware of his French league schedule, but trying to prevent injuries for as long as possible with the guy who will potentially be the new face of the franchise makes sense.
In terms of downside, I tend to worry about how all these new players will adjust to such a different lifestyle from the ones they used to lead. While this might not be the case for Wemby since he was already playing professionally in the French league, but to go from high school hooper to college star to NBA fame, with all these expectations of carrying a franchise or being a breakout star—that can be a lot of pressure for any 19-20 year old.
Calling horror lit fans! The Haunted Forest Tour should be on your radar.
If you’re a fan of amusement themed horror stories, then I would highly recommend you check out this book by James A. Moore. The premise—a group of tourists get stranded in a forest full of creepers, creatures, and things that go bump in the night. I found the book a fun listen from start to finish, and the characters were (imo) incredibly realistic in their reactions and behaviors. Would love to hear from others who have read it!
I bring this up because it seems to once again be gaining traction in the zeitgeist: I cannot comprehend why UFO hunters put so much time and effort into trying to force governments to "reveal the truth about extraterrestrial contact", but I also cannot fathom how they think aliens even have a chance of successfully contacting...
I cannot understand the people who do those annoying social media “pranks” that involve making a mess for some poor retail person/janitor/cashier to clean up. Especially because the most direct explanation is that the videos gain traction—to which I then ask, who are the people that watch those videos and go “heck yeah I love this”??
This isn't some achievement but I'd say my action was to move out of Lithuania. I was bedridden due to pollen, so sensitive that I spent the summers on a ventilator because of it. Me and my parents moved out to Norway, and the pollen allergies subsided.
Believing in myself. When I was in high school, I decided that I wanted to go to an Ivy League college. I figured I was just as capable as anyone else that went to those schools, I just needed to get there. But my guidance counselor refused to write the recommendation letter bc nobody at my school had ever gone to an out-of-state college before. I had to have a parent-teacher conference to get the letter approved. Fast forward to now, I’ve since finished college at an Ivy and now ~5% of each graduating class from my high school attends and Ivy for college. Turns out we were more than capable of doing it; someone just had to do it first.
Assuming you and everyone you're greeting didn't need to sleep, eat, drink or do anything other than saying/hearing "Hi" but death from old-age still applies, but only to you. For reasons....
I love this type of shower thought. Feels straight out of tumblr! I wonder if I could increase my productivity by having people line up and I drive by in a car—like the homecoming queen of a local town
[Buha] Gabe Vincent says he chose the Lakers because he wanted to join a contending team and compete for championships. The Modesto, Calif., native also mentioned the advantages of being closer to home and playing for an iconic franchise.
That’s why a lot of people are suspicious that the quote is out of context or out of order. And it looks like the full quote explains that he likes LA bc he can be close to home and compete for a championship
Just saw the clip on youtube shorts. Actually unreal to see how much can happen in 23 seconds. That’s gotta be a tough way to lose for the opposing team. I feel like most teams let it go 12-10 there and plan to win it 13-10 in the next round.
I think it probably depends on who you hang with. I routinely talk to myself, and all my friends know it. My mom does the same thing. I’ll both think aloud and talk out these totally random scenarios. My friends don’t bat an eye
Currently reading The Haunted Forest Tour by James A Moore. The premise is a safari thru a forest filled with horror creatures that goes wrong, and I am LOVING it so far! I’m still pretty early into it, but so far so good. After this, I think I’ll go back to another Agatha Christie whodunnit
So, here they are - getting sprayed in this heat might not be too bad, but I was worried about the mist hitting the cacti and killing them by overwatering ;)
@doctortofu
Well let your wife know that y’all have a gorgeous little garden!! I love the variety in there. Ofc we all love our plants equally, but if you HAD to pick a favorite—which one would you say? ;)
Robert Downey Jr is the obvious case of a person who had a redemption arc, to simplify it he was a promising actor that got addicted to drugs, fell off, went to rehab and then became a huge hollywood big stsr known, even known for being Iron Man....
perhaps similar to LoL, there are several valorant teams/ players that have seen redemption arcs. I’d argue paper rex have gone from “W gaming trolls” to “W gaming trolls with a method to their madness” placing 3rd at Tokyo with a sub! I think Forsaken has demonstrated that he’s a very diverse player—and does it all well.
We all either love horror films, or hate horror films. What's that film that kept you up at night? The one that you re-watch all the time? The one that made you groan at 'the big reveal'?...
I’m a big fan of the found footage (FF) subgenre of horror. Some favorites would be Gonjiam Haunted Asylum (2018), Cloverfield (2012), and Hell House LLC (2015)
Team Liquid vs LOUD / VALORANT Champions 2023 - Group Stage / Post-Match Thread
Note: This was copied from this reddit post....
[Weekly] What are you reading this week? [8/06/23]
What book is currently on your nightstand?...
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What are you reading this week? [7/16/23]
What book is currently on your nightstand?...
Do you have a favorite film scene that you come back to again and again?
For me, it has to be this, the final scene from Stanley Kubrick's "Paths Of Glory".
Do you think the Spurs are doing too much with Wemby?
I recently saw that Wemby will be out for the rest of Summer League and combined with the whole bodyguard-Britney incident, I’m wondering if all this protection will have unintended consequences for him in the long term? But what do y’all think? Is it pretty normal for teams to be this cautious with their new star players?...
[Shams] NBA has approved two new gameplay changes for 2023-24 season: 1) In-game penalty for flops resulting in technical FT, 2) second coach’s challenge awarded if first challenge is successful (twitter.com)
What is one generally common thing a lot of people do or believe that you cannot understand?
I bring this up because it seems to once again be gaining traction in the zeitgeist: I cannot comprehend why UFO hunters put so much time and effort into trying to force governments to "reveal the truth about extraterrestrial contact", but I also cannot fathom how they think aliens even have a chance of successfully contacting...
What is the biggest action that got you to where you are now?
This isn't some achievement but I'd say my action was to move out of Lithuania. I was bedridden due to pollen, so sensitive that I spent the summers on a ventilator because of it. Me and my parents moved out to Norway, and the pollen allergies subsided.
If everyone on Earth stood in a line so that you could say "Hi" to everybody you'd only manage to greet 1/3rd of the population before you die.
Assuming you and everyone you're greeting didn't need to sleep, eat, drink or do anything other than saying/hearing "Hi" but death from old-age still applies, but only to you. For reasons....
[Buha] Gabe Vincent says he chose the Lakers because he wanted to join a contending team and compete for championships... (twitter.com)
[Buha] Gabe Vincent says he chose the Lakers because he wanted to join a contending team and compete for championships. The Modesto, Calif., native also mentioned the advantages of being closer to home and playing for an iconic franchise.
My blue pothos (lemmy.ca)
The only plant I have, had it for about a year. I love this little fucker like you wouldn’t believe....
sScary's insane clutch in Pacific Ascension Grand Finals (clips.twitch.tv)
Thinking to yourself is super normal but talking to yourself is seen as weird
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What are you reading this week? [7/09/23]
What book is currently on your nightstand?...
Wife put almost all our succulents and some other plants in one spot on our balcony and forced me to take a photo and share it with you guys with a locked and loaded spray mister (reddthat.com)
So, here they are - getting sprayed in this heat might not be too bad, but I was worried about the mist hitting the cacti and killing them by overwatering ;)
What real life person had a "redemption arc"?
Robert Downey Jr is the obvious case of a person who had a redemption arc, to simplify it he was a promising actor that got addicted to drugs, fell off, went to rehab and then became a huge hollywood big stsr known, even known for being Iron Man....
Kbin: What is your favourite (or least favourite) horror film?
We all either love horror films, or hate horror films. What's that film that kept you up at night? The one that you re-watch all the time? The one that made you groan at 'the big reveal'?...