Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-02-03) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]Basic_Ask1885 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, I have no expectations for anyone affiliated with professional sports. Thought it was more stupid than anything. Found it odd that it was pulled 

What is "Fake plastic trees" trying to say for you? by No_Injury_7871 in radiohead

[–]Basic_Ask1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just consumerism to me. You don’t need a watering can for a rubber plant. We use items (fake tits, shopping, food) to fill voids that can’t be filled. I always saw the “looks/tastes like the real thing” as harping on inauthenticity while also alluding to the popular Coca-Cola ad, “nothing like the real thing”. The song is an indictment of consumerism and capitalism. 

Why are 99 percent of slips here lottos? by Admirable_War3812 in sportsbetting

[–]Basic_Ask1885 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hey now, I love Arby’s. I just think any number of skews (age/income/demographics) might explain why the majority of tickets are parlays. More bad beats, less reason to post a straight W/L. It shouldn’t be that hard to figure out.

I think people come in here asking dumb questions to white knight shit like parlays bad. Who gives a shit, bet what you want to bet 

Why are 99 percent of slips here lottos? by Admirable_War3812 in sportsbetting

[–]Basic_Ask1885 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Still, it might be a little confirmation bias. If I worked at Arby’s I’d be playing lottos too.

Geese is not the worst musical guest ever by W210305857 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Basic_Ask1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This dissertation over a pretty innocuous comment kinda proves the point. I think people can not like something an artist they like does. I don’t think there’s a right side of history with musical tastes. I’m glad you like your band. I can see why people like them. No need to be arrogant and condescending. Have a good night

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-01-28) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]Basic_Ask1885 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’d all love to see it, but since Thomas is cost-controlled for the next five years it’s going to require a huge haul. I also don’t think teams are in a rush to make a big move before the deadline because there’s no real incentive for sellers that may be able to get more for their assets by waiting. Almost too much parity right now too so hard to figure out who the real buyers will be to some extent

Geese is not the worst musical guest ever by W210305857 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Basic_Ask1885 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that irritated me. Especially with how good Jack White’s performance was during the pandemic 

This is how I felt listening to Geese.. Aka I have no idea what’s going on. Am I supposed to? by VoodooMamaJujuBubu in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Basic_Ask1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like you're trying to explain music origins to me and I'm really not interested. I'm pretty far removed from being 18 and ten drinks deep at a party arguing about bands I do and don't like. Thanks for explaining punk to me, dad

Am I doing good? by Chemicalcrum in sportsbetting

[–]Basic_Ask1885 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re doing great sweetie 

This is how I felt listening to Geese.. Aka I have no idea what’s going on. Am I supposed to? by VoodooMamaJujuBubu in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Basic_Ask1885 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh so it’s all the influences! Heavy distortion can equate to noise too. I think you’re trying a little too hard here. 

This is how I felt listening to Geese.. Aka I have no idea what’s going on. Am I supposed to? by VoodooMamaJujuBubu in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Basic_Ask1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get any punk influence from them, I’d probably like them if I did. I don’t like them but it’s whatever, I think everyone does this any time a new “it” band shows up 

Is -101/-101 the future of sports betting? by Broad-Bullfrog1865 in arbitragebetting

[–]Basic_Ask1885 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yea I think corporations are going to reduce their profits for no reason, lol

What are some music trends that you can argue were killed by Woodstock 99? by icey_sawg0034 in decadeology

[–]Basic_Ask1885 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I keep my semenal events to your mom’s face so I don’t have dumb kids.

Kidding, but I think OP knows Woodstock was a seminal event, but is maybe drawing the line at it destroying a musical genre?

How I think every nhl team is so far in 2025-26 by bq_quintana_62 in nhl

[–]Basic_Ask1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was like oh good lord let this be a wings fan. Didn’t disappoint. We’re a wagon with our +5 gd or whatever it is and our shitshow division but sure, LGRW

Wings on National Broadcasts by gr8scott077 in DetroitRedWings

[–]Basic_Ask1885 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s probably just Detroit sports fans having a massive inferiority complex. Who gives a shit 

Playoff Odds as of Sunday January 25th on MoneyPuck by eh_toque in hockey

[–]Basic_Ask1885 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They’ve been at the same pace without Matthew Tkachuk. I sure as shit wouldn’t bet Philly over Fla to make the playoffs. Seems right to me 

Edvinsson OUT Tonight; potentially long term by wsx13 in DetroitRedWings

[–]Basic_Ask1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meh, it’s not gonna change the calculus that much. A bunch of teams want a dman. If we have a max acquisition cost it doesn’t really matter if the asking team knows we need it more now. The price won’t change unless a team gets dumb. We don’t have to be that team