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Open Thread

By John Cole March 3rd, 2012

Having a late night House of Lies mini-marathon because I think Don Cheadle is brilliant.

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40 Responses to “Open Thread”



  1. 1 Randiego Says:

    ugh. what a waste of him and the exceptional Kristin Bell.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 1:52 am



  2. 2 Yutsano Says:

    Nothing says fun like trying to get FMLA paperwork filed.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 1:53 am



  3. 3 BGinCHI Says:

    Thanks to whoever recommended “Terriers.” Amazing season and can’t believe FX isn’t picking that show back up. Streaming on Netflix if you haven’t seen it.

    Cole, send Tunch over there to get those execs to change their minds. Cat’s paw and all that….


    March 3rd, 2012 at 1:54 am



  4. 4 BGinCHI Says:

    @Yutsano: Had no idea you were pregnant.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 1:55 am



  5. 5 Yutsano Says:

    @BGinCHI: Blame the Dawg. :)

    Actually it’s for my back surgery. 4-6 weeks of temporarily unemployed bliss. Figuring out the finances right now.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 1:58 am



  6. 6 BGinCHI Says:

    @Yutsano: Ouch. Sorry to hear that. Hope it’s the kind of surgery that is going to allow you to feel/move better.

    See if they have that metal the Wolverine gets in the X-Men comix. That shit looks really helpful.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:00 am



  7. 7 BGinCHI Says:

    Tomorrow is Liverpool-Arsenal.

    Where are the big mouth Arsenal fans? Randinho?

    Let’s get a thread early AM so that I can drink your bitter gunner tears.

    /trash talk


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:03 am



  8. 8 Jewish Steel Says:

    @BGinCHI: Are you going to see Graham Parker at the OTSOFM?


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:04 am



  9. 9 Yutsano Says:

    @BGinCHI: Microdiscectomy. I will be MUCH better afterwards. But not getting any replacement parts. Though that would be kinda cool.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:07 am



  10. 10 Poopyman Says:

    Not to get all Bob Segar on you, but I just woke to the sound of thunder. Didn’t have to wonder how far off, ‘cause it was right on top of us.

    Actually though, I slowly came awake just before with a shooting pain in my big toe. Change in barometric pressure? Gout? Anybody ever have this happen? Storm’s past now and I still get a twinge now and then.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:07 am



  11. 11 Buggy Ding Dong Says:

    At what point does Ms. Fluke have a slander case against that fat, pathetic bastard? She is not a public figure by the definition of the law.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:08 am



  12. 12 BGinCHI Says:

    @Jewish Steel: How did you know I love GP? Get out of my head!

    I didn’t see he was playing but I’m gonna see if there are tix. You coming up? We could get a drink in Lincoln Square even if I don’t go.

    Going to bed soon, so leave a reply here and I’ll check back in the AM.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:10 am



  13. 13 Jewish Steel Says:

    @Yutsano: I’ve had two. It gets better! If you get too uncomfortable, Toradol. Insist on that shit.*

    *if your liver can handle it


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:10 am



  14. 14 BGinCHI Says:

    @Yutsano: Best with it, though seriously, get some bionic parts while you’re in there. At least x-ray vision or something.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:11 am



  15. 15 Jewish Steel Says:

    @BGinCHI: Yes, I may. He’s playing a tiny venue outside of St Louis, so that’s a possiblity too. I’ll keep you looped!


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:11 am



  16. 16 Punchy Says:

    Just got back from a Truckstop Honeymoon show. Fat titties. Got at least a half-doz earworms in my noggin. May not get to sleep unless i can clear em out. Suggys?


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:12 am



  17. 17 BGinCHI Says:

    @Jewish Steel: Just looked it up. April 17. Will get Mrs. BG on it, since we’ll need a sitter. Think we can pull it off. Stay tuned.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:14 am



  18. 18 Jewish Steel Says:

    @Punchy: Walk On The Wild Side. EarSorbet. Never fails.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:14 am



  19. 19 Jewish Steel Says:

    @BGinCHI: Right on!

    ♪♪♪don’t bother with the local girls♪♪♪


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 am



  20. 20 Yutsano Says:

    @BGinCHI: I’d be happy if they replaced my eyes to give me 20/10 extrasensory spectrum vision. They won’t be anywhere near my skull though.

    @Jewish Steel: They’re nipping off two right next to each other, although one is nowhere near as bad as the other. I might not be able to take the med cause I have a couple other stressors on my liver. Never hurts to ask though. :)


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 am



  21. 21 freelancer (iPhone) Says:

    @Yutsano:

    Yutsano, you’d be floored bud, if you knew how routine your neurosurgeons considered it. Just know that they know what they’re doing and you’ll be in the thoughts of your whole Juicer crew. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:21 am



  22. 22 amk Says:

    site formatting is fucked up…. again.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:25 am



  23. 23 amk Says:

    BP reaches $7.8bn oil spill deal.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 am



  24. 24 Jewish Steel Says:

    Yeah, good luck Yutsy! And whoa! More BJ synchronicity. Now we’re going to find out everyone here has had a microdiscectomy.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:31 am



  25. 25 Dan Says:

    “I think Don Cheadle is brilliant.’

    Frankly, I’ve never seen the appeal.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 am



  26. 26 Comrade Mary Says:

    @Yutsano: Eep! I recommend finding lots of good music and podcasts to listen to while you recover.

    @Jewish Steel: A link! A veritable link!


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 am



  27. 27 PurpleGirl Says:

    @Yutsano: Please don’t forget to let us know when you go to the hospital—I want to keep you in my thoughts that day.

    Jewish Steel: While my neurosurgeom didn’t use that term, I think that’s how he performed the hemi-laminectomy I had some 17 years ago. From constant burning pain, I woke up from the surgery and there was NONE, No pain.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 am



  28. 28 amk Says:

    Sandra Fluke considering suing that fat ratfucker.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:40 am



  29. 29 PurpleGirl Says:

    Having trouble sleeping so I got up to watch some of the Tremors fist season on HULU.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 am



  30. 30 MikeJ Says:

    @Buggy Ding Dong:

    At what point does Ms. Fluke have a slander case against that fat, pathetic bastard? She is not a public figure by the definition of the law.
    Reply

    I’m sure the slug’s lawyers would argue that testifying in front of congress made her a public figure, but even if they got that point I don’t think it would be difficult to prove actual malice.

    And good luck Yutsy! When do you go in? I assume it’s after we stress your liver more next Saturday at Sazerac for the Seattle juicer meetup.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:43 am



  31. 31 Yutsano Says:

    @Comrade Mary: I may have to break down and get a Netflix subscription. My parents have a decent internet connection and I’m staying with them during recovery. I might try checking in from the hospital too if Mom lets me have the laptop.

    @PurpleGirl: May 16th. I’ll try to check in as much as I can beforehand. I’ll make sure wifey has digits so she can keep tabs on me.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:43 am



  32. 32 piratedan Says:

    @Punchy: Elvis, the Get Happy album


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:49 am



  33. 33 MikeJ Says:

    @Jewish Steel: Temporary Beauty has always been an earworm for me.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 2:55 am



  34. 34 Thor Heyerdahl Says:

    @BGinCHI: As a Spurs fan, hope Liverpool kicks the crap out of that team from Woolwich.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 3:05 am



  35. 35 AA+ Bonds Says:

    I am watching the Star Trek TV show that starred Scott Bakula and I am surprised at the amount of skin in it

    It seems really porny and trashy for this sort of thing but I have to admit I don’t know much about what that thing is


    March 3rd, 2012 at 3:08 am



  36. 36 AA+ Bonds Says:

    On this show Leonard Nimoy is played by a lady who fondles her own breasts under a tank top


    March 3rd, 2012 at 3:13 am



  37. 37 Jewish Steel Says:

    @Purple Girl: yeah, I think that’s what they were called before they started using scopes for the procedure.

    @MikeJ: You might be the sweetest little girl in your heart…

    @AA+: We just finished the Voyager ep ‘Emanations.’ And so, to bed!


    March 3rd, 2012 at 3:26 am



  38. 38 donnah Says:

    Drop everything and watch Luther on BBC America. Idris Elba, who starred in The Wire, is the main character and it’s the most awesome police drama.
    http://www.bbcamerica.com/luther/

    Like so many of the BBC shows, tLuther has irregular season lengths. the firat one was like a series, but the second season had only four episodes, so it was more of a miniseries.

    Highly recommend, and on pins and needles until the third series starts.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 7:26 am



  39. 39 Schlemizel Says:

    Had a decent time at the games yesterday. #4 Duluth completely shut down #1 Wisconsin. The score was 2-1 but the game was not that close. WI had only a couple of good scoring chances & looked frustrated all afternoon long.

    In the nightcap #2 Minnesota dominated #3 North Dakota 6-0. ND has a couple of good lines but they never had a chance to put anything together even on the power play.

    Tonight it will be MN v UMD for the championship.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 7:53 am



  40. 40 R. Porrofatto Says:

    House of Lies is a lot of fun. For a bit of fluff with Cheadle and Brendan Gleeson, I recommend The Guard. Not great but enjoyable IMO, and the ending makes it ripe for a sequel.


    March 3rd, 2012 at 8:09 am