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| Topic | My grandpa just died and left me $6.5 million. he was the CEO of Sweet n Low. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 11:47:51 AM #457 | MuayThai85 posted... This is very true. My daughter can be exhausting but she is so fun to be around. I can be extremely angry and just one little smile from her will make me forget about whatever it was that bothering me. Hold her tight, bro. Enjoy these days with her because you'll never get this time back and it goes so fast. Sorry if you've already heard that a million times. Btw, you should post pics or at least update when you go to Disney. I've never been to that one. --- ... |
| Topic | Do you believe that Burgess actually just inherited 7 million dollars? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 11:42:23 AM #22 | MrMallard posted... Ehh, benefit of the doubt. At least this isn't petty infighting and receipts and shit. Yeah, and at least it's not another politics thread #5,622,438. --- ... |
| Topic | My grandpa just died and left me $6.5 million. he was the CEO of Sweet n Low. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 11:36:17 AM #436 | IdiotMachine posted... Oh. I was thinking continental US. My bad. It's all good. Your response reminded me that probably a lot of people here could make better use of the money, if only because of the conversion rates or the different quality of life standards. littlebro07 posted... Also having a baby so 10k would be nice. Anybody else catch this? Congrats, dude! Babies can be tiring, but major fun. --- ... |
| Topic | My grandpa just died and left me $6.5 million. he was the CEO of Sweet n Low. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 10:30:58 AM #315 | IdiotMachine posted... Lorenzo_2003 posted...Ten thousand US is a lot and I think it would go further for you in the East. Yeah, but MuayThai is living in China. You can get great meals, clothes and electronics for low prices, if you don't go to trendy spots. --- ... |
| Topic | Do you believe that Burgess actually just inherited 7 million dollars? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 10:27:39 AM #8 | Maybe he did, but probably not. It doesn't bother me either way. Reading the thread was free and it did make me think about my grandparents. --- ... |
| Topic | My grandpa just died and left me $6.5 million. he was the CEO of Sweet n Low. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 10:19:51 AM #288 | MuayThai85 posted... Why not. What's the worst that could happen by posting, right? $10k if real could go a long way right now. If true, then condolences. Ten thousand US is a lot and I think it would go further for you in the East. Ehh, condolences to you, Burgess, if this thread is true. Even if it isn't, it got me thinking of my grandparents. I really miss them. --- ... |
| Topic | People are saying those that got James Gunn fired are alt-righters... |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/22/18 1:33:51 AM #11 | KronoCloud posted... The weird thing is the guy who lead this charge against Gunn (Mike Cernovich) is an actual convicted rapist. Ehh, no. You might want to fact check that. --- ... |
| Topic | Guardians star Dave Batista is not ok with James Gunn's firing |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/21/18 11:48:28 AM #56 | spudger posted... we need to combat this outrage culture bullshit Good luck with that. Even here on CE there are tons of members who posted fair next when people were being fired or kicked out of school years ago. Some of us knew this outrage would be weaponized to the point that it would become a common tactic, but most just laughed and mocked the concerns. Well, now here we are, and people are frantically deleting their posts from years and years ago, but its too little too late. And were starting to see special pleading, where people are making excuses for celebrity B, even though they joined the charge to tear down celebrity A. This offensive tweet isnt really offensive because they totally didnt mean it. But that other tweet from that person I dont like? Clearly, they meant that, so hang em. Nope. You cant do double standards without looking like a hypocritical jackass. So, yeah, good luck getting the outrage culture under control. I think that ship has sailed, though. (Note that Im not pointing this message directly at you, but more thinking out loud.) --- ... |
| Topic | Watching tomb raider. Why did no one like this? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/21/18 11:08:27 AM #3 | I thought it was all right, better anyway than the usual watch-at-home type movies. The only gripe I have is that Alicia Vikander isn't so charismatic. I don't really think of her as a potential movie star, even though she's had big roles in several movies, just like that Sam Worthington guy. --- ... |
| Topic | Guardians star Dave Batista is not ok with James Gunn's firing |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/21/18 10:57:49 AM #19 | Batista supports child abuse and misogyny? Fire him. (That's a joke, btw. Damn, I hope I don't get in trouble for that 10 years from now.) --- ... |
| Topic | Scar Jo playing a cyborg = bad, Black chick being cast as Buffy = ok |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/21/18 5:34:36 AM #71 | Vultis_Zales posted... Hasn't cyborg always been black ? Cyborg, as in from DC? Yes, he has always been black, though I dont think its integral to his character at all. Anyway, I like having a new slayer and black is no problem. I just wish she was a student of Buffys or something like that. She doesnt have to be a reboot, unless maybe the studio doesnt think they can grab peoples attentions with a different character name. --- ... |
| Topic | A solution to the problem of long workdays, unequal power, corruption: Communism |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/21/18 2:36:05 AM #3 | I agree, comrade. This time. This time, itll work. --- ... |
| Topic | James Gunn has been fired from Guardians of the Galaxy after controversial tweet |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/20/18 9:42:41 PM #258 | DEKMStephens posted... but like, how did Disney not already know all of this about him when they hired him, this aspect of his personality wasn't some secret that has been well kept or anything, this is what he was like before being hired to make films for the MCU, I remember thinking it was unusual he got picked up to make superhero films knowing what he had done previously. I think it is kinda a spineless move on their part I think someone over at Marvel (production) and Disney (distribution) is gonna lose their jobs over this. Theyre supposed to vet the people they conduct business with, whether its through casting, support, or whatever. Theres so much money at stake. --- ... |
| Topic | Portland bakery fires employees after they denied service to black AFTER closing |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/20/18 11:05:50 AM #141 | If he really is not trolling, then I dont think he has worked anywhere, or at least no standard places of business. Ive worked at and seen more than a few shops lock their customers in, but only until they are ready to leave and only to prevent asshats from clumsily getting in after hours. Many other places wont risk locking the doors because of safety concerns, but theyll station someone at the door or at least have their employees monitor it. This isnt uncommon. Maybe JE19426 is just a minor. --- ... |
| Topic | Portland bakery fires employees after they denied service to black AFTER closing |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/19/18 10:25:17 AM #44 | KhanJohnny posted... JE19426 posted...KhanJohnny posted...It's not "trying to pick both". It's a fairly common practice to not let anyone in past closing time, but to serve those who are already entered the store. My supermarket does this all the time. It's possible he really is that fucking clueless. Anyone who has worked as a waiter, a cashier, a bank teller, a bar tender and such, or is a customer who is at least aware, would understand that almost all, if not all, businesses will allow a courtesy amount of time for customers already inside their establishment to finish what they're doing, and they won't let new customers enter after closing hours. --- ... |
| Topic | San Francisco Lets Non-Citizens Vote in Local Elections |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/19/18 10:11:34 AM #42 | shockthemonkey posted... Esrac posted...Seems like a bad idea. Are undocumented citizens all illegal or is that a catchphrase for people who, for example, refuse to show ID, for whatever reason? --- ... |
| Topic | LOL @ peeps who hate on BILLIONAIRES not giving out their money to SOCIETY |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/19/18 9:28:48 AM #24 | alt_no_1_loves posted... As someone said, hording money is pointless when you've got that much. Maybe the point is they get to do whatever they want with it. It's not up to you or me to decide what the point for someone else needs to be, or if there has to be a point at all. --- ... |
| Topic | Have you ever got butthurt from watching a streamer get a lot of donations? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/18/18 6:55:53 PM #38 | No, it never bothers me. Usually, I'm happy for the streamer when they make any amount of money, especially when it's a bigger amount than $100. --- ... |
| Topic | Do you ACTUALLY like Papa John's? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/18/18 10:58:16 AM #11 | Yeah, I think it's Ok and I'll eat it if someone offers. I understand if people don't like it, but you have some people, even here on CE, claiming it's literally shit. All I can think of is how the fuck do you even know what shit tastes like and do I really want to know the answer to that question. --- ... |
| Topic | Is Henry Cavil wrong? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 11:33:26 PM #13 | I dont think hes really wrong, but he was insensitive about what he said, especially when you consider how easily offended people get nowadays. He didnt take that into account and just said what was on his mind, which is a big no-no. --- ... |
| Topic | would you fuck this "chick"? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 10:39:27 PM #34 | Umm, why is chick and her in quotes? --- ... |
| Topic | Disney World is awesome |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 10:30:48 PM #6 | Russman posted... Its really the same as any other amusement park. Sure, if other amusement parks had unlimited money to spend on attractions and everything was based on themes that almost all of which have been carefully cultivated and promoted for decades. --- ... |
| Topic | Should women be allowed top be shirtless in public? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 10:28:46 PM #5 | -Gavirulax- posted... I wouldn't mind if they wanted to. Agreed. Men are allowed, so women should also have that for equality. Besides, why would men be against women showing their breasteses? --- ... |
| Topic | Who is the greatest swordsman ever? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 10:13:20 PM #27 | Shotgunnova posted... Madmartigan was certainly agile. I really liked that character. Hed probably lose to every other swordsman on TCs list, but he was funny at least. Realistically, I bet the best swordsman ever in real life is one of those gold medal winners from the Olympics. They train all day, every day and then they compete against other champions at various events. But for TCs poll, I pick Achilles (fiction) and Miyamoto Musashi (nonfiction). Edit: sorry, I just realized Musashi wasnt actually a choice. --- ... |
| Topic | Imagine if the British PM in 1938 had denied that Hitler would start a war... |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 3:25:41 PM #5 | Going immediately to the Hitler reference. On the one hand, its absurd. On the other, its a bold move that had me chuckle. I approve --- ... |
| Topic | Countries by tier. Not all of them, just a few. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 12:57:07 PM #32 | Cloudisthebest posted... And yes, Saudi Arabia publicly executes gay people. So they automatically get grouped in with places like Haiti. Wouldnt that be misleading, if we consider the overal quality of life for the majority of its citizens? Most seem to be living very modern, comfortable lives. I dont think you could say the same about Haiti. If we also take into account Saudi Arabias influence in the world, or even just with its neighboring Muslim countries, it becomes even more clear that Saudi Arabia is quite different from Haiti. --- ... |
| Topic | What don't you get about evolution? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 12:35:15 PM #16 | Zikten posted... I don't get how it disproves God. to me, nothing about evolution ever meant that there is no God. And the pope believes in evolution. so does the dali lhama I think Yeah, I dont think evolution disproves a god, but it does run counter to what some religious texts say about the origins of humans and other animals. --- ... |
| Topic | Do YOU say offensive things in private? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/17/18 9:22:06 AM #12 | This applies mainly to celebrities, but something to keep in mind is that none of us are being followed around constantly by journalists, photogs, bloggers and others who make their living off of dissecting everything we say and do, just so they will have something for their audience to buy or click a link to see and hear more. Thats a level of scrutiny that I dont think most people can weather without at least one offensive thing popping up. And its not even that it has to be offensive exactly, just that someone somewhere will call it offensive. --- ... |
| Topic | Scarlett Johansson bullied out of transgender role |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/16/18 10:14:35 AM #85 | averagejoel posted... this topic is full of misinformation and bad takes Give us that hot Commie take. I'm ready. --- ... |
| Topic | What are the respectable Democrat viewpoints? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/15/18 3:06:50 PM #3 | Webmaster4531 posted... The first amendment. I'm having a hard time believing that for current time, especially if we consider a hypothetical scenario where they have all branches of government. --- ... |
| Topic | Is my girlfriend hot or not? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/15/18 2:25:29 PM #65 | BlueBoy675 posted... She pretty. CE tends to have pretty ridiculous standards for women so I wouldn't take some of these posts too personally TC asked if she is hot. Hot is subjective, but I think any reasonable person would consider hot to be a very high (read: pretty ridiculous) standard of attractiveness. We can say she is pretty, but not hot, and have both statements be true, at least as opinions go. --- ... |
| Topic | Is atheism a religion? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/15/18 1:50:22 PM #52 | thecoolgu posted... I mean if you believe that random chance created a world and universe as complex and harmonic as this one, and that the DNA alterations in many complex animals just so happened to be more progessions than regressions, then yes, you may as well believe in a religion. There is no credible evidence for an intelligent design claim. When someone, preferably God itself, produces that evidence so we can see if it proves religious claims, I'll be perfectly willing to stop considering myself an atheist. --- ... |
| Topic | Does anybody here like watching the young turks? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/15/18 1:11:48 PM #22 | I watch them from time to time mainly to check in on whatever shenanigans they're up to. I would not describe those experiences with the word like. --- ... |
| Topic | Your reaction: A Libertarian become president in 2020. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/15/18 1:05:25 PM #2 | My reaction would be fair, next. That's how the process is supposed to work. Get the required electoral votes and you get the nice office in that cool-looking house. Maybe I wouldn't be a big fan of the Pres, but there's always the next election to look forward to, and I certainly wouldn't be crying about it. --- ... |
| Topic | If you can't handle her at her worst, do you deserve her at her best? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/15/18 12:58:00 PM #2 | That's a terrible saying and I'm glad not many people still use it. The message is a damn cop out meant to avoid accountability for one's actions. I have a hard time thinking of a job or some other endeavor where people would let you get away with saying that crap. --- ... |
| Topic | At what point in the history of humanity did we start majorly overpaying people |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/14/18 11:41:32 PM #16 | awesome999 posted... If people were to give up watching sports and start playing them as a hobby, the net effect of that on society would be a net positive Sure, more people playing sports would be great for their health, if nothing else. I think the money spent there would just shift to some form of entertainment or pleasure, though. People could play more video games, watch more movies, spend on dates and such. I really doubt that money would shift into investments or savings. --- ... |
| Topic | Finn(Star Wars) was the biggest Bait and Switch in the past few years of cinema. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/14/18 7:17:08 PM #37 | I still like Finn. He is more interesting and relatable than any of the other new trilogy characters. Its Ok that he is cowardly. C-3P0 was cowardly and so was Han Solo at times, yet they are fan favorites. You just have to be useful at key times or grow out of it eventually... or be charming, which helps a lot even in real life. Finn is brave when the Rebellion needs him to be. I do think he was mostly wasted in The Last Jedi, but hopefully he wont be just a distraction again when the third movie is revealed. --- ... |
| Topic | Alien or Aliens? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/14/18 6:52:45 PM #13 | Alien is a very good horror movie and has one of the most iconic scenes of all time, but Aliens does action right, is immensely quotable and has so many memorable characters. Id recommend Alien to anyone who hasnt seen it yet, but Aliens is the one I can watch over and over again. --- ... |
| Topic | Terminally ill boy, five, writes own obituary: 'See ya later, suckas!' |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/14/18 12:03:48 PM #28 | Zikten posted... A 5 year old was allowed to watch the MCU? I have a 9 year old nephew who still isn't allowed to watch it If I had a child that was dying from a terminal illness, Id let him or her watch whatever the fuck they want to watch, porn included. To Hell with anyone who has a problem with it. --- ... |
| Topic | If the Trump/Russia things is nothing, why are Republicans working so hard to |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/13/18 11:02:44 PM #4 | If you did not do what they say you did, why are you trying so hard to hire a defense attorney to defend you? Keep in mind that I'm not even making conclusions about the case. But are you really sure you thought this through? --- ... |
| Topic | GRAPHIC: Chihuahua attacked by three stray dogs. Dies three days later. |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/13/18 10:54:04 PM #2 | Wait, where is the recording? --- ... |
| Topic | c/d: you're white and live in a conservative, overwhelmingly majority white area |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/13/18 10:11:20 AM #16 | Deny Deny (very few white or black people) --- ... |
| Topic | Brock Lesnar daughter |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/13/18 10:09:40 AM #23 | SpiralDrift posted... Wait, is that really his daughter? Not a joke post? Yikes. No, it's actually Brock Lesnar wearing a wig. (I am only joking... maybe.) --- ... |
| Topic | how fucked is my friend? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/13/18 1:05:16 AM #39 | LedZeppelin posted... RiKuToTheMiGhtY posted...Spotted the beta male. That insult doesn't even make sense. First, it's completely irrelevant. Second, but more important, Dinklage is a bad analogy because Dinklage is fuckin killing it with a badass decade. --- ... |
| Topic | So all it takes is black people kneeling to the anthem for racists to come out? |
| Lorenzo_2003 07/12/18 10:57:55 AM #10 | Caution999 posted... Saying "only racists were upset that they were kneeling" Yeah, there is a disconnect between what some people think a symbol means to them and what the other side thinks it means to them. Add in the people who say that the national flag, for example, doesnt mean anything (its technically just cloth), then the issue becomes even more muddied. The weird thing is that a lot of the same people arguing that a physical symbol like the flag should garner no respect are also the ones who claim that certain words (which by their nature have no physical form and are just made up) have immense power, so much so that saying them can cause massive backlash or inspire great deeds. --- ... |
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