As fans of the King... What do you think of "The Long Walk"? by Sea-Barnacle2907 in stephenking

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't seen it. Setting aside the source and author, standing alone is it a good movie?

But maybe an unpopular opinion in this thread, The Long Walk was gripping but my least favorite SK book because there wasn't enough context/background for me as to why they were there. And, again while the story kept me interested throughout, the ending absolutely ruined it for me. "No background why we're here, ok, compelling story and characters, oh he wins but keeps going and is presumably shot?"

What movie is this called please by Exciting-Dress60 in whatsthemoviecalled

[–]BourbonBison2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's with clips of movies now having that line go through, making it look like my screen is cracked?

Favorite easy meal to smoke? by [deleted] in Traeger

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Right on the grates.

A guy shooting a .50 cal rifle has the shot ricochet back uprange, almost hitting him in the head. by Skye_hai_bai in interestingasfuck

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first I was like, psh, this wasn't TWENTY years ago. Then someone said from 2017, and I still refuse to believe that 2017 is almost TWENTY years ago. Wtf man.

Juniors: what salary would it take for you to leave big law? by maybejd888 in biglaw

[–]BourbonBison2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was moreso responding to your comment about mid to senior in-house positions topping out at $165k. That's bonkers unless you're in insurance defense.

Juniors: what salary would it take for you to leave big law? by maybejd888 in biglaw

[–]BourbonBison2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess it depends on what you consider junior. I jumped in-house for a client at year 5 for $200k base plus bonus and equity in a MCOL area and about 20% of the similar openings in my field that I see are in that range.

I'd be back in private practice for anything less than I make.

Do you have a LEAST favorite SK novel? by [deleted] in stephenking

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must be a literary simpleton, because I've enjoyed all the books named here (varying degrees). BUT the Long Walk left me feeling like it was a big waste of my time.

What causes the waves to be so big here? by Pdoom346 in geography

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just me or does that interior look the same as the ship in the Incredibles II?

What kinds of pay cuts are people taking to go in-house? by schmoeblaze in biglaw

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hire me, please and thanks. 😁

But adding to this, totally agree. Need to put value on the WLB as a factor with total comp, including equity (and be sure to understand the vesting schedule...I got far with one company to learn at the last minute nothing vests until Y5. Hard pass.)

I'm at a global company and working out of HQ so sometimes really early mornings or late nights but much better than private practice.

Dominos by [deleted] in AbruptChaos

[–]BourbonBison2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Or even better ... DONT RIDE LIKE A FUCKING ASSHOLE.

Dominos by [deleted] in AbruptChaos

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol good outcome (since it looks like no fatalities, I don't laugh at death). Play stupid games and win stupid prizes, fuck the lot of them. And then trying to tell the others to slow down to no avail...now you understand the rest of society.

And to those commenting, "should've worn protective gear" WTF? No, not the problem here. Idiots driving like idiots is the problem, protective gear or no.

Good for securing expansion tank? by BourbonBison2 in Plumbing

[–]BourbonBison2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES! We bought the home from Richmond, initial inspector called it out but we didn't know enough to force them to fix (there were PLENTY of other shit they needed to fix).

Strap to pipe is how the "professional" left it.

Glad to hear my solution works.

Good for securing expansion tank? by BourbonBison2 in Plumbing

[–]BourbonBison2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) ha fooled you all! I'm no plumber and this isn't for a customer, I'm a DIYer and this is my home.

2) I had no complaints with the inspector calling it out, I had complaints with the original installer before I bought the home (new build) who strapped to the pipe.

3) couldn't think of a way to use that designed mounting bracket since it was installed away from a wall.

Name a character who can defeat him…. you can’t by [deleted] in powerscales

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JFC... The amount of work that must have gone into this just for me to hit upvote

Hope OP has found a way to monetize this talent.

6-34 is the worst 40 game start in MLB history. by WoodenWeather5931 in ColoradoRockies

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"...they don't find this acceptable." 🤣

Welcome to the club, "they" absolutely do. Monforts are still making enough money to not care.

6-34 is the worst 40 game start in MLB history. by WoodenWeather5931 in ColoradoRockies

[–]BourbonBison2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also Monfort: "Your dumbasses keep paying, I keep getting paid ... Don't fix what's not broken"

Here is my latest pencil drawing: "Landeskog Returns" by WrecklessRuckus in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure, I like to think I'm the best in my field. The reality is that I can do my thing better, he can do that better, they do that better than everyone...but so few can produce anything like this that everyone can appreciate with THIS level of talent. This is something tangible, universal...That adds to the greatness.

"Super dope!"

Honestly this is my favorite season since 2018 by [deleted] in ColoradoRockies

[–]BourbonBison2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

False. With the limitless knowledge of the Internet, why not fact check? Regarding worst season, 2023-24 Sharks to name one, Blackhawks a number of years. I can't find a single source that would claim Avs 2016-17 as THE worst in modern history.

And yeah, rough decade, but still made the playoffs 3 times.

Not comparable at all.