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re: Little things we do that make the world a little better

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 3:25 pm

[quote]Little things we do that make the world a little better[/quote] I'm really good at eating Pu... I also wave to people when they let me merge... :scared: ...

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re: Thread for haters of Simone Biles

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 3:20 pm

[quote]I do not understand America’s obsession with women’s gymnastics and women’s soccer.[/quote] We are good at it and America loves a winner. Mystery solved....

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re: Thread for haters of Simone Biles

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 2:52 pm

[quote]Most people weren't up for blaming it on the media taking that and running with it but instead labeled her a quitter and attention whore and completely ignored the legitimate reason she needed to drop out.[/quote] Yeah I think this is 100% the media's fault. Instead of explaining how detri...

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re: Thread for haters of Simone Biles

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 2:26 pm

[quote]twisties are very real.[/quote] I don't blame her for dropping out. Unlike other sports, she could die if she messes up. [quote]It's actually sad that even 3 years later, any American with a spittoon and a tooth deficiency is still criticizing her for it.[/quote] Its the fault of the...

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re: Olympics Opening Ceremony Thread Spoilers

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 1:43 pm

[quote]Did I miss any excitement?[/quote] Renowned French Artist Lady Gaga performed in French......

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re: Beach Volleyball

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 1:35 pm

She is very tall but I am not sure why she is cut off on the embedded link. She isn't cut off on X....

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re: Olympics Opening Ceremony Thread Spoilers

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 1:22 pm

[quote] Why is everything so effeminate now?[/quote] The French are pretty effeminate :dunno:...

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re: Olympics Opening Ceremony Thread Spoilers

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 1:20 pm

[quote]It's pretty common that in other games, gymnastics didn't walk in with the rest of the athletes.[/quote] Ok cool. I'm the a-hole. Carry on. :cheers:...

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re: Olympics Opening Ceremony Thread Spoilers

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 1:17 pm

I am trying my hardest to wipe out the stigma of the last Olympics and cheer for Biles because she is the GOAT but they said she isn't attending the opening ceremony because she has to compete on SUNDAY. Does anyone know if this is a strictly Biles thing or if the whole gymnastics team skipped? I...

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re: Thread for haters of Simone Biles

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 1:15 pm

Edit: I moved my post to the opening ceremony thread....

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re: Olympics Opening Ceremony Thread Spoilers

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 12:50 pm

Lady Gaga? The French don't have any native talent they can showcase?...

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re: Beach Volleyball

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 12:08 pm

[quote] Nuss/Kloth in a really tough pool too.[/quote] They just have to survive and advance!...

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re: Unexpected Thoughts/Feelings after Losing a Loved One

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 11:57 am

[quote]a long drawn out death in hospice.[/quote] My wife is a hospice nurse and she says that a lot of people feel guilty because they feel a sense of relief after a long drawn out death. Its not the feeling they expect and they feel like they are dishonoring their loved one by feeling relief. S...

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re: Beach Volleyball

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 11:50 am

[quote]Chase Budinger. California volleyball legend. [/quote] The other Women's pair is also from USC. Hopefully we can bring home the Gold and Silver medals....

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Beach Volleyball

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 11:34 am

I guess I will start the thread. We have New Orleans born and bred Kristin Nuss representing the USA with her partner Taryn Kloth. Both girls competed together at LSU before breaking onto the AVP scene. Their first match is Saturday July 27 at 3:00 CST on NBC against those cheating Cannucks. The ...

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re: Deadpool and Wolverine Review Thread(Spoilers Will Start Page 2)

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 9:24 am

[quote]I know Deadpool is raunchy, but my 13 year old is asking me to take him to see it. Anyone think it would be too inappropriate for a young teen to check it out with his parents?[/quote] They curse alot and make some sex jokes but I don't think it was all that bad. Ask his friends parents i...

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re: Keep politics off this board...thanks...

Posted by Bert Macklin FBI on 7/26/24 at 9:18 am

I wish the rule had more Nuance. I do agree that having the same political argument in every thread is aggravating but I do wish that we could be allowed some leeway to discuss the politics of a movie so long as the discussion stays on the topic of the movie and doesn't derail. I do get that woul...

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