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Forum: USA Politics 10th August 2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,318
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
With regards to Gen X never having a President,...

With regards to Gen X never having a President, I'll take the George Carlin approach and say "see, you can't blame us!"

Millennials will be better suited for the job anyway. Going straight from...
Forum: USA Politics 25th July 2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
What are the chances they hit a car with the...

What are the chances they hit a car with the Disney Annual Passholder sticker?
Forum: USA Politics 31st May 2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,513
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
She was the blonde girl in the American Pie films...

She was the blonde girl in the American Pie films and the massively successful Sharknado series....

:D
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 31st May 2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3,638
Views: 314,176
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Darn, I thought I was in the Buttcoin thread. I...

Darn, I thought I was in the Buttcoin thread. I guess I misclicked.
Forum: USA Politics 26th May 2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,540
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Mike Pence is 2023's Dan Quayle. They even share...

Mike Pence is 2023's Dan Quayle. They even share the same number of syllables in their name!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd March 2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,366
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
This seems like a silly padantic debate. Left...

This seems like a silly padantic debate. Left wingers have traditionally been anti-vax. Right wingers are anti-COVID vax. But the whole "vaccines cause autism" was pushed heavily by left leaning...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th February 2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,353
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
They finally got that damned Flying Spaghetti...

They finally got that damned Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th December 2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 21,613
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
WAY too big hair compared to what a woman would...

WAY too big hair compared to what a woman would normally wear? Check.

Buckets of make up, WAY more than most women wear? Check.

Over the top outfits? Check.

You don't have to pass...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 13th May 2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,638
Views: 314,176
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
You can move a mountain of money-your money-in...

You can move a mountain of money-your money-in just minutes on the blockchain. It can take more than a week to do so with traditional money. Whether you "need it to" is irrelevant. It's an...
Forum: USA Politics 17th March 2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 4,086
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Nah, most people would say they are Eerie.

Nah, most people would say they are Eerie.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 11th January 2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,340
Views: 233,974
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I finished this a few months back, it was a very...

I finished this a few months back, it was a very good read. Mack's enthusiasm oozes off the pages. And who would have thought she could make the end of the universe so exciting?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 26th October 2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 366,073
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I misunderstood the objective. I thought you...

I misunderstood the objective. I thought you were writing one number, and circling another Your instructions were unclear, therefore your experiment is invalid.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 11th May 2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
It seems to only be a problem with the video you...

It seems to only be a problem with the video you linked to. If I go to other videos in my subscription list, the in-video links work just fine.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 30th March 2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 322,822
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I know if I was fatcat CEO of a pharmaceutical...

I know if I was fatcat CEO of a pharmaceutical company, and I was gonna create a poison for people, I'd make sure that it was known globally by my company's name. "The Pfizer Vaccine", "The Johnson...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th February 2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 322,822
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Yes, but did Mr. Nye do a song and dance...

Yes, but did Mr. Nye do a song and dance explaining this?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 2nd February 2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 40,810
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Chariots of the Gods isn't terribly written like...

Chariots of the Gods isn't terribly written like some of the others on this list, but unless you're an emo 13 year old, it's just very hard to take any of it seriously. So from a literature...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 1st February 2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 40,810
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
On the Origin of Species Great idea,...

On the Origin of Species

Great idea, TERRIBLY written book. Full of run-on sentences, needless hemming and hawing, non-sequiturs... Frankly I'm amazed the idea was able to catch on, because it is...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st February 2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 322,822
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I was told there are links to kinks here? ...

I was told there are links to kinks here?

Asking for a friend, of course.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st February 2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,624
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I don't know if it's misinformation, outright...

I don't know if it's misinformation, outright lies, or me just being stupid, but the media keeps saying r/wallstreetbets is pushing silver, when they are doing the exact opposite. I suspect it's...
Forum: USA Politics 11th January 2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,294
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I don't even think you can post on r/conservative...

I don't even think you can post on r/conservative until you give yourself flair showing off your political leanings. This makes it much easier for them to steer the narrative.
Forum: Trials and Errors 22nd December 2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 41,561
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Agreed, this guy should have gotten a more...

Agreed, this guy should have gotten a more extreme sentence. 17 years was not enough.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th December 2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,467
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
You have a point, luckily that's no Billie Jean...

You have a point, luckily that's no Billie Jean or Beat It. As an unabashed fan of his music, I bet I can count on one hand the number of times I've listened to that song.

And we've come full...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th December 2020, 05:05 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,467
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I have no trouble separating the artist from the...

I have no trouble separating the artist from the art for the simple fact that you simply don't know squat about 99.9% of the artists that you consume. Many turn out to be turds, apparently.

I...
Forum: USA Politics 9th December 2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,495
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Saying "Trump and Biden are both jackasses" is...

Saying "Trump and Biden are both jackasses" is basically equivalent to saying "Ted Bundy and Martha Stewart are both criminals."
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 10th November 2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,340
Views: 233,974
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at...

Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed, by Ben Rich.

This book was written in the mid-90s after Ben Rich had retired from the Skunk Works. He chronicles the trials and...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 19th September 2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,026
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Checks are pretty darn funny. When I pay myself...

Checks are pretty darn funny. When I pay myself from my LLC, I'll write a check to "my name", signed by "my name", and then endorsed on the back by "my name."
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 16th September 2020, 05:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,026
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I had to fix that for you. They indeed suck for...

I had to fix that for you. They indeed suck for businesses, but for the consumer, they offer WAY more protection than a debit card. Which, coincidentally, offers NO protection. And in the world of...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,616
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Coulda fooled me, it sounds like it's right there...

Coulda fooled me, it sounds like it's right there in the name!

Thanks for the explanation, by the way. I deal with too many acronyms at work to keep up with the pop culture versions.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,616
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I can't keep up with all the acronyms...I know...

I can't keep up with all the acronyms...I know what incels are, what is a mgtow? Is that some sort of neckbeard thing I'm missing? Mustache guys that objecify women? Am I close?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,616
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
It's a very poor example of sampling. It's...

It's a very poor example of sampling. It's anonymous, there's no mention of the sampling skewing towards males or females (just a total number), parents had to consent, which means the children most...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2020, 06:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,534
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I absolutely loathe being tickled, and I have a...

I absolutely loathe being tickled, and I have a weird OCD type of bad reaction to having my stomach-and especially my belly button-touched, even if it's my wife doing said touching.

That being...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,616
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Call me skeptical regarding that figure: The...

Call me skeptical regarding that figure:

The new report was conducted year round between 2011-2015, included 4,134 male and female teens, ages 15-19. Participation was voluntary and required...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th August 2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 7,027
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I keep seeing this mentioned, do people realize,...

I keep seeing this mentioned, do people realize, he didn't die? He's paralyzed, but he's alive.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th June 2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,533
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Disclaimer-What I'm saying has ZERO bearing on...

Disclaimer-What I'm saying has ZERO bearing on the George Floyd case. I'm simply responding to the quoted section above.

I don't know where you got this information from, but it's wrong. In...
Forum: Trials and Errors 26th March 2020, 04:55 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 39,045
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Is this satire? If not, what the hell is...

Is this satire?

If not, what the hell is wrong with you?
Forum: USA Politics 25th March 2020, 04:58 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,606
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I saw a study that it would actually cost the...

I saw a study that it would actually cost the government more money to vette the people getting checks than it would be to just give everyone a check. I highly doubt the same can be said of...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd March 2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,883
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I can confirm. She was a dirty whore 3 times in...

I can confirm. She was a dirty whore 3 times in fact!

...dang it, now I REALLY need to be on quarantine.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd March 2020, 05:16 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 9,411
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
You forgot "Lead viral pandemic effort" as...

You forgot "Lead viral pandemic effort" as well.
Forum: USA Politics 20th March 2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,246
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
You'd be wrong. The person born earlier had...

You'd be wrong. The person born earlier had thick bootstraps. The person born later was just a lazy POS.
Forum: USA Politics 19th March 2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,246
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
That would be Zoomers, not Millennials. ...

That would be Zoomers, not Millennials. Millennials are long since out of college at this point.
Forum: USA Politics 18th March 2020, 05:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,246
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I just turned 40 two weeks ago, am I considered...

I just turned 40 two weeks ago, am I considered Gen X or a millennial?

And I didn't vote yesterday for one good reason. I repair fitness equipment as a side job, so I've been around all sorts of...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th March 2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,854
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Maartenn100 has entered the chat

Maartenn100 has entered the chat
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th March 2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3,308
Views: 107,066
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
If a god could be anywhere or be anything, who's...

If a god could be anywhere or be anything, who's to say that god isn't a dragon in JoeMorgue's garage?

I'd say it could be in my garage but there's no room-we horde stuff in there. Even hang the...
Forum: Trials and Errors 12th March 2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 39,045
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
#WeinsteinDidKillHimself Just trying to get...

#WeinsteinDidKillHimself

Just trying to get ahead of the curve.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th March 2020, 05:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,116
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Did anyone see SciManDan's newest video about the...

Did anyone see SciManDan's newest video about the idiot that got arrested for yelling about the flat earth to kids on a playground? He's done videos on that guy before. He's a tool, even by flat...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd March 2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 9,411
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
VP is tricky. I can't really recall anyone ever...

VP is tricky. I can't really recall anyone ever placing their vote based on who the VP was. However, I know people can be turned OFF by a VP. Palin certainly comes to mind.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd March 2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 9,411
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th February 2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,550
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
I haven't heard about this before. Is this just...

I haven't heard about this before. Is this just a thing where people are extrapolating the coriolis effect? There's not nearly enough water in a toilet for it to matter, I wouldn't think. But I'm...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th February 2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,550
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
Based on my experiences, it sounds like you're...

Based on my experiences, it sounds like you're living in some sort of a bubble. Also, there's statistics like this:
...
Forum: USA Politics 21st February 2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,545
Posted By DuvalHMFIC
The nuances of minor felonies set aside, if you...

The nuances of minor felonies set aside, if you chainsaw even one person, you took away their right to vote, so you lose yours as well.

I live in Florida and I voted for the amendment. What I...
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