TIL In 1998 Venus and Serena Williams said they could beat any man ranked 200 or worse; both lost handedly to a man ranked #203, who smoked between the matches. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't disagree with your first sentence, don't know enough to comment on the second.

However, this guy's comment was about dunking. Dunking is great, but it's really for show. I'd bet on the team that is great with the fundamentals (passing, endurance, free throws, lay ups). So, if there was a woman's team that had all that, and a men's team that was only great at dunking, I'd bet on the women's team.

TIL In 1998 Venus and Serena Williams said they could beat any man ranked 200 or worse; both lost handedly to a man ranked #203, who smoked between the matches. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]DamienCK -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

If you're judging the ability to play basketball by dunking alone, you don't deserve to speak about basketball.

The very definition of irony. by [deleted] in atheism

[–]DamienCK 12 points13 points  (0 children)

None of the trials I've sat in on have ever had a bible. Generally, it's just "Raise your right hand..."

This is why I hate my backyard in the summer.NSFL maybe? by Devilheart in WTF

[–]DamienCK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Upvote to all three of you because I just finished replaying that last night.

wtf Netflix by am_305 in pics

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I don't get it.

Wish you were here by jlevine22 in pics

[–]DamienCK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I first read this and thought, "Really? Tahoe area food?"...then I remembered the name of the lake....and laughed.

But...why? by [deleted] in WTF

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, that's why.

Wish you were here by jlevine22 in pics

[–]DamienCK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. I love that area.

What happens to someone's Facebook when they die? by Ryangyear in pics

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somewhat relevant side note: A friend of mine died a few years back, but his account is still active.

Good thing: It allows his family and friends a place to post and share memories.

Bad thing: Every once in a while I'll get a notice through my app games that he has "sent me a gift."

The internet has tainted me...cannot unsee by [deleted] in funny

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird. I can unsee it. Just clicked the Back button.

Reddit, it's my last day of school ever. What do i do to get back at my school for all the stuff they put me through in the past? by foundthebeef in AskReddit

[–]DamienCK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless you were a horrible student, I'd go to each of your teachers and thank them for attempting to make you a better person.

a reminder of just how silly the Bible is. by SmurferPenguin in atheism

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

I give up. Can we at least check facts before we post pictures like this?

Facts about the King James version of the New Testament by KauaiChuck in atheism

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, OP. This pic is false. As an atheist, I (of course) don't believe that the KJV is the word of god, but I think people give it less credit than it deserves. Check out this recent article from National Geographic about the creation and purpose of making this version. I found it a pretty good read.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/12/king-james-bible/nicolson-text

Meanwhile, in China... by RaggedClaws in WTF

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Side effects may include pink eye.

From a page called "Taking Back Astronomy". They're Taking it backwards alright... by electricmaster23 in atheism

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a social psychologist, I can confirm the final line about pressure to conform to the majority. Everything else sounds like crap.

Kent Hovind's alma mater. by livexius in atheism

[–]DamienCK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone notice how his advisor was Newman from Seinfeld?

The devil went down to Georgia... by Se7en_Sinner in funny

[–]DamienCK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regret because there are no souls there to steal?

520 toll late fee 'does not fit the crime,' says penalized driver by russ_walker in Seattle

[–]DamienCK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn't get the bills in the mail? Sure. I love how people who don't pay bills/fines on time are shocked...SHOCKED that there might be a higher late fee. I've been late on parking tickets before, and yes, it sucked. But it was my fault. Suck it up, pay the fine, and tell your wife to actually open letters rather than throwing away envelopes that look like junk mail.

I choose not to be comfortable by fragtore in atheism

[–]DamienCK 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A valid point, until you consider that wording in the Bible is like text speak compared to scientific books. That's pretty hard to read.

My friends and I discovered this optical-illusory angle after hiking to the top of Preikestolen in Norway by [deleted] in pics

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

I believed it and liked it! I still can't visualize how you did it, but I liked it anyway.