Lurker > bigblu89

Just the word disappears?

Where's the downside?

Saying they're doing it "at work" is a bit of a stretch, no?

If I had to guess, this is what the 49 voted Nay:

(c) Annual Report On Food Insecurity.The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives an annual report on veteran food insecurity. Each such report shall include data on the following:

(1) The socioeconomic and racial characteristics of veterans experiencing food insecurity, disaggregated by State in which the veteran is located, racial or ethnic group, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

(2) Native American veterans experiencing food insecurity.

Because when they say "Support the Troops", they really mean "Support the Straight, White, Christian, Troops" and don't want to believe that other Troops exist.

I brought this up to a coworker, who thinks Republicans can do no wrong, and asked why they would vote "no" on something like this. She said "Well, there was obviously something in the bill they didn't like, and were smart to vote against it."

So I asked, "What about the 158 Republicans that voted for the Bill? Did they just get duped into agreeing to a bad Bill?"

And she just huffed and walked away.

No deal. Too many environmental and medical advancements have been made in the last 25 years.

11 years old.

Was released in September of 2011.

But I get your point. Just wait till you remember the release of songs that are now 30+ years old.

UnfairRepresent posted...

Considering there was legislation introduced that forbid the sale of lottery tickets to Jews in August 1st 1939.... I don't believe you.

I think what you're referring too is that the lottery was greatly expanded and advertised in the 50s

Possibly. Unless I was reading about lotteries just in the U.S.

But I know the German lottery, as it currently constructed, didn't start until 1955.

I get 15 days total (technically 120 hours). Whatever I don't use gets paid out at the end of the year.

I've been at my job 13 years, and this will be the first year I won't get at least 3-5 days paid out because I took 5 days when I had Covid.

I usually take 5 days when I go on my annual family vacation, 5 random days throughout the year for various reasons (kids get sick, random day event, etc.), and then usually have 5 days or so to randomly use.

"Off the grid"

or

"Must have Wifi"

You can't have both.

Not to throw a wet blanket on your whole scenario, but German Lotto did not start until 1955.

Lotteries were basically outlawed around 1890, and weren't really reestablished until after WWII to start funding countries rebuild.

So, I'd be his Turtle?

My favorite quote from the article:

I didnt know who Jeffrey Dahmer was until last week, said another user. But now knowing what he did, Juicy J is sick for making people especially little kids sing that mans name and Katy Perry is also sick for allowing that lyric in her song.

So, in other words, "I put zero effort into researching anything, I just blindly repeat whatever the radio tells me to, because the radio tells me this song is cool".

This is the perfect example of Media taking the act of a few and lumping it on everyone.

Like when Tucker goes on his show, finds ONE person with a ridiculous take, and says "Is this really how the left thinks?"

Cheap spot by my job is $3.09.

I guess everything isn't more expensive in New York.

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Isn't that basically every post he makes?

MrDrMan posted...

The answer is definitely somewhere in the middle but changing the standard will never change the fact that whatever standard it is cant accommodate everyone.

But that's why there is a push to changing the narrative to being the new standard is that there is no standard.

Love what you love. Look however you want to look.

The whole idea of this thread is how there's finally pushback to the "media standard" of what it means to be attractive. People are now doing exactly what you're saying they should do. They are creating their own standard that changes from person to person.

MrDrMan posted...

Impossible why? Please tell me why full grown adults can not make the distinction between things clearly fabricated and real life?

That's not what I'm saying.

And it's not clearly fabricated. For men, being attracted to a certain body type (slim waist, wide hips and bust) is a genetically predisposed attraction for mating purposes.

Same for women being genetically attracted to men with broader shoulders.

All the media does is lean into that.

MrDrMan posted...

No Im actually addressing the root problem which is mental health. Lets say they change the standard to something else, what happens if you dont like that one either? It doesnt solve the problem.

The only way to solve the problem is to change the behavior causing it which is people idolizing TV stars. That isnt content creators problem to solve.

The problem is a combination of both. Media presenting the idea that a certain way is the ONLY way to attract the opposite (or same) sex.

But that's slowly changing. Example: fashion models having more "normal" body proportions. Certain media and ad campaigns pushing the idea that whatever you are is good enough.

Your suggestion it to basically live life in a bubble and reject all outside influences to create your own narrative. And for the majority, that's impossible.

One could even say your idea to idolize your brother is unhealthy behavior, as you should strive to be your own person, not emulate someone else.

Suolevram posted...

My dad passed in February so while it would be strange that he came back to life, I'd take it. Just getting to have another conversation with him would be quite meaningful.

Was thinking the same. Mine died in June 2 of 2020, so I guess him being alive and fighting a war in Russia would be better than not having him at all.

How much a 74 year old man could contribute to the war effort? I don't know.

MrDrMan posted...

The problem is not the content the problem is who people choose to idolize. I grew up watching movies and I never wanted to be like them. I wanted to be like my older brother. You choose who sets the standard not the television.

The media is only as powerful as we let them be.

Yes. That's exactly what everyone was saying SHOULD be happening.

But it isn't.

You're basically being the "Want more money? Get a better paying job!" guy.

I would say yes, as 34 is still "old" enough for me to find them attractive without me being a creepy old man.

AngelsNAirwav3s posted...

You must be a Mets fan or something, the guy is a phenomenal ball player but he is not in "peak physical shape" lol

My original statement was that he's considered a "premier athlete". Others said he was in peak physical shape.

The point was going back to the Media perception of how you need to look like Thor to be considered "In Shape", where as Alosno looks to be anything but "in shape" yet he's one of the strongest players in the league.

MrDrMan posted...

I dont need to look up anything. TV isnt real life. Go outside and touch grass maybe youll remember that. Seems people have forgotten.

People are way too caught up in all that.

But that's what this topic originally about. How the media sets outrageous standards of what's considered "masculine" in men or "beautiful" in women, and how, like women moving towards being "beautiful" no matter what the magazines say, men are now accepting the same thing.

So you're basically saying exactly what the original post in this topic is supporting.

MrDrMan posted...

For sure. Not trying to knock him but being a baseball player doesnt mean hes in peak physical shape.

Bartolo Colon is evidence of that.

Bartolo Colon 1) is not an everyday player 2) is not considered one of the strongest players in the league, like Alonso is and 3) no one said every baseball player is in peak physical shape, jut that Alonso is.

ForTheGlory posted...

Peyton Manning was 0-3 by the end of his 4th season in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson has a better record than Peyton Manning did both in the regular season and the playoffs.

But no one in in here calling Peyton Manning the best player in the NFL.

YOU are the one making the claim, YOU have to back it up with facts supporting your argument.

I said he isn't, and I cited his playoff record and stats as my backup.

You responded with a completely different player's playoff record.

But if you wanna go there, instead of comparing him to Peyton's playoff record/stats in his first 4 years, compare them to Eli's instead.

Then get back to me.

Prismsblade posted...

What a stupid topic, how much is 12m going to contribute in weather proofing a state from a cat 4(?) Hurricane? This isn't about the migrants.

It's disgusting the people happy at this supposed divine punishment towards their political opposition.

It's not about the storm. It's about a local government wasting taxpayer money on a publicity stunt gone wrong. And then screaming "small government!" while asking other states for aid. All the states that get the most Government aid tend to be the "red" states that all scream for small government.

Take the reasons why out of the equation and it's simply about local government yelling one thing to please the crowd, while doing the exact opposite.

It's like Ted Cruz bragging about how many Texas jobs will be coming thanks to the new "bipartisan" Infrastructure Bill that he voted against.

meestermj posted...

I work outside 8 hours a day, as I said moving and lifting heavy objects. Just right now I'm about to process and evaluate a Volvo VNL.
And as I said, I've got a dad bod. I don't go to the gym, don't run or jog.
I've got a decent layer of fat, and sit around 200lbs.

Yet my doctors insist I'm perfectly healthy and within range of what I should be, depsite the only visibly muscular part of me being my calves.
My upper body looks like Andy from Parks and Recs, but a bit less belly.

Exactly.

Being healthy, being in shape, and being aesthetically pleasing to the eye are three completely different things.

ForTheGlory posted...

There is not a player on defense that is better than Lamar Jackson.

Offenses he's QB's in the post season are averaging 13 points a game.

Until you consistently win in the postseason, you will not be considered the best.

You can say he's the most talented, most athletic, maybe. But the moniker of "best" is reserved for players that succeed.

This is Pete Alonso. First Baseman for the NY Mets. Hes considered a Premier Athlete and is legit one of the strongest players in the entire league.

Id rather be this than an aesthetically pleasing weakling.

Hes 6-3 and 245 pounds. His BMI is 30.6, which is considered obese.

Your body type, nor your physical appearance have anything to do with how healthy you are internally, nor how strong you are physically.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/1/2/AAafKOAADuTw.jpg

ForTheGlory posted...

He is the most unstoppable QB that the NFL has seen in the past 100 years.

Yeah. As long as the game isn't played in mid-January.

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But you can be healthy and in shape and have zero muscular definition.

Football is so position specific, that's it's literally impossible to say who the "best" football player is.

Can Lamar Jackson pass block?

Can Patrick Mahomes stop the run?

As opposed to a sport like basketball. Regardless of what position you need to fill, from PG to Center, you can put "the best basketball player" at any of the five positions, and they will still play like the best player on the court.

I hate their breaded wings, because they're too buttery/greasy for my taste.

Their "naked" (non-breaded) wings are ok, but there's at least a dozen local bars by me that make better wings that they aren't worth the "you get to look at cleavage" upcharge that Hooters has.

Once a week. Usually every Saturday or Sunday morning, depending on which day I have less plans.

Gamespoht posted...

Fat men are more socially accepted then fat women for some reason

Like the emotional & mental aspect of bigger dudes experiencing body image issues isn't discussed that much

Honestly, I think it's largely (no pun intended) because women look beyond a man's looks when factoring their total attractiveness. Especially more than men do to women.

Women find much more "other" traits more attractive in men than men usually do in women. Humor, overall masculinity, how they interact with children/family members, etc.

Men set unhealthy standards for themselves to impress women.

Women set unhealthy standards for themselves to... impress women.

Now is the perfect time for him to do this.

Summer is over. People travel less. The demand for gas eases. Prices go down.

Now the Lefties get to use the "I Did That!" stickers as gas prices slowly creep down all fall-winter.

They're already 50 cents cheaper by me than the were at the beginning of the summer.

I will preface this with the fact that I'm a big basketball fan, and watch it as often as my schedule allows...

Taking all the "Buy an all star team" and putting it aside, and just looking at basketball as a sport, the detractors that say "Tune in when there's two minutes left, and if either team in within 10, watch the rest. Otherwise the game is most likely already decided" kinda rings true.

It's one of the few sports where the most important part of the game, and most of the drama, is in the end 95% of the time. Compared to the other "Big 4" (or Big 5 if you want to count soccer) where the most important play could arguably be at any time, basketball is usually sometime in the 4th quarter.

And the times that is isn't, it's usually because a team will go on a scoring run and then coast the rest of the game.

GI Joe for NES will forever be my favorite side scrolling game.

Contra

AzNDarkSamurai posted...

Serious question:

I always wondered how they make money and what jobs they do in small towns?

All the jobs and money are in big cities

Most of it is low income local commerce, or people driving 30-40 minutes to work retail at big box stores like Wal-Mart.

If I ever had to "reset my life" I'd 100% do it in a small town where no one knew me.

Scintillant posted...

No money for you then

Why not?

All you said was it has to be a "full plate". You made no reference to how many beans, nor how many slices of toast is considered a "full plate".

Deal.

I'll just put 2 beans on a slice of toast, eat that, and then eat my regular breakfast.

If I'm the one making it, that's what a "full plate" of beans on toast consists of.

That mentality kinda died out in the 90's, when people realized that plumbers, carpenters, mail carriers, and other jobs with union and pension protections were making crazy bank.

That was a very 70's and 80's way of thinking, and the only ones that really still feel that way are the ones that were joining the workforce during that era.

I feel like this lawsuit is a few years old, going back to earlier 2K games, and I thought it was settled already.

Sometimes I just wanna bust a nut

I have a dog, and I have no issues with this take.

Dogs, no matter how well groomed and bathed, and no matter how often you clean, make your house a "Dog House".

They are also a lot of responsibility. It becomes a hassle if you want to travel, or even just not be home for a day.

If you watch that commercial, it's pretty obvious they aren't even in the same room while their lines are filmed.