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by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 5AF Parenting Thread
Replies: 8978
Views: 593462

5AF Parenting Thread

The kicker is that my wife & I have also been avoiding it for 9 years because our systems weren’t tolerating it, with our auto immune issues. But now it appears we can both eat dairy too. So now we went from zero cheese in the house to about 85% of the fridge space occupied by it.
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Movie Thread
Replies: 30866
Views: 2075723

Movie Thread

So it’s…ghostbuster kids. Ehhhhhhhhhh. I also assume it’s going to have an unresolved ending for the purpose of franchise building.

I didn’t see anything compelling there tbh.
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 5AF Parenting Thread
Replies: 8978
Views: 593462

5AF Parenting Thread

My daughter passed her dairy challenge last week and is no longer allergic. She is such a food fanatic, and has spent 9 years not eligible for one of life’s great pleasures. Walking through the super market and saying “Yes!” To everything she’s ever wanted to eat and hearing her excitedly say how sh...
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Around the Rink
Topic: Hockey Randomness
Replies: 23808
Views: 1679314

Hockey Randomness

Eichel it is, then.
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #4 Pens vs Stars
Replies: 92
Views: 6275

GDT #4 Pens vs Stars

Seems like there’s no question that Jarry is talented enough to be a starter in the NHL. There’s really only the question of whether or not he’ll poop his pants in April.
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42360
Views: 2836283

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Tell me you comment on every picture of your nephew on Facebook without saying you comment on every picture of your nephew on Facebook.
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: NBA
Replies: 2386
Views: 247959

NBA

Imagine losing maybe 9 figures in earnings because you won’t practice free throws. Standing still and moving 3% of your body while you listen to podcasts or something is a big ask.
by shmenguin
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:39 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: COVID-19
Replies: 36841
Views: 1989772

COVID-19

I have an auto immune condition where I get flare ups and everything feels like crap…liver enzymes go wacky…lots of fun prizes. And they often end with me getting some kind of infection.

These usually happen when I’m under a high degree of stress.
by shmenguin
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42360
Views: 2836283

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Are there non-atrocious playoff exits? First playoff appearance of the Sid/Geno era. Got curbed stomped and it was obvious from the get go that the young players on the team had no idea what they were in for. While there’s a certain atrociousness to getting bent over by Daniel Alfredsson, any expec...
by shmenguin
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

Define “cult of personality”

I think you mean “icon” or “idol”, but also…she is probably more responsible than anyone for flipping the senate so she can pose for as many pictures as she wants and people can be happy about that if they like.
by shmenguin
Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

I guess I’m probably complicit but the Bezos thing should never have been about his charitable donations. It’s up to him what he does with his money. The thing of it is that a functioning tax code would intercept considerably more of it to begin with, and take the decision off of his plate.
by shmenguin
Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: COVID-19
Replies: 36841
Views: 1989772

COVID-19

Children being eligible for vaccination is that line, IMO. I can’t believe how hard of a concept this has been. Elementary kids, in large, don’t care if they have masks on. They obviously have a preference but this has gone beyond NBD territory for the large majority. If any of you are married to a...
by shmenguin
Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: COVID-19
Replies: 36841
Views: 1989772

COVID-19

Tomas is promoting a theory that herd immunity through infection is better than vaccinations. He’s saying hurry up and die, you anti-science muppets. And take COVID with you. Or at least I think that’s it. Which I would support…except if you have a non-self inflicted medical emergency, your potenti...
by shmenguin
Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Around the Rink
Topic: Hockey Randomness
Replies: 23808
Views: 1679314

Hockey Randomness

Wilson should have had a 40 game suspension by this point. The other two haven’t done anything close to that.

He’s the worst part of the NHL. Kane is just an idiot who mostly hurts himself. Marchand is whatever. Seems like he’s done with the nonsense, anyway.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Movie Thread
Replies: 30866
Views: 2075723

Movie Thread

I started watching the Bill and Ted thingy the other night. Keanu was the worst actor in it, which was interesting. I also bailed about a quarter of the way thru because it was dogshit. That’s less interesting.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

The horse is dead, mate.
I dunno. Got a little spicier with that last one.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42360
Views: 2836283

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Rust is gonna have a short career. I hate it.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

Also let the record state that if you’re poor and have a child, it’s a “poor life decision”. This will negate many of 5AF’s posters’ existence but so be it.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

I’d like to hear the “it’s a sacrifice” argument regarding Bezos and his wallet, even if you’re just spitballing.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Around the Rink
Topic: Hockey Randomness
Replies: 23808
Views: 1679314

Hockey Randomness

They’ll still make the playoffs without Kucherov, as we’re about to see. At least this isn’t like a hypothetical thought exercise. Whether it’s a tactic…nah. It’s too risky. Just a funny coincidence. Now i think they’ll absolutely milk it if it looks like they could sign someone if they keep him out...
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

Your position of “he’s done enough, even though he’s tens of billions of dollars away from actual sacrifice meanwhile us plebes are 10’s of dollars away” is noted.
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

You’re just jealous
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Colossal TV Show thread
Replies: 17498
Views: 1293841

Colossal TV Show thread

anyone here see I Think You Should Leave? it’s a tremendous show. Some skits are **** laugh out loud funny and other skits are a waste of a couple of minutes bad. They’re all either 10/10 or 0/10, no in between This show is on another level. I think the hit rate of 10/10 is pretty high. And the sub...
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

Oh good. Here comes the “he doesn’t ACTUALLY have all that money” thing. Ah well. My bad. I’ll email Forbes. There’s no jealousy or rage. The middle class is almost gone because money has been redirected to the top of the house at a new and awful scale. There’s plenty of jealousy and whatnot floatin...
by shmenguin
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231180
Views: 12727032

Politics And Current Events

Is Bezos a douchebag? He’s icky in the way that CEOs are, but he’s not a complete toolbag like Musk is. He shouldn’t be blamed for being wealthy and not paying taxes.

…I do wish he would treat his employees better and pay them more. But he’s no anomaly that way.