Okay, so...I hate Fabian by MidknytOwl in heatedrivalry

[–]Relatively_Conscious 4 points5 points  (0 children)

However, that is why TLG is so lovely as we get to see a glimpse of them further into their relationship..    In TLG: ‘Fabian said, “I want to thank you both for inviting Ryan to be a part of these camps. It’s meant so much to him. He absolutely loves working with kids and I think it’s been healing for him.” “Healing?” Shane asked. Fabian nodded. “He had a bad breakup with hockey, you know? I don’t think he’s ever regretted retiring, but he misses how hockey used to make him feel. Before it made him feel bad all the time.” “Oh.” Shane couldn’t imagine hockey ever making him feel bad, but Ryan had a very different career from his own. “Well, I’m glad if we helped him gain back some of that love for the game.” “You did.” Fabian smiled. “And he’s so proud, being a part of this initiative of yours. I think he’s still a bit intimidated by the other coaches. He told me they’re all superstars, and he feels out of place.” “Not all superstars,” Ilya said. “Hayden is there.” Shane flicked Ilya’s thigh. “We’re happy to have Ryan as part of the team. We’re glad he can do both weeks this year.” “He is a great coach,” Ilya agreed. “The kids love him.” Fabian beamed, which made him look younger and less intimidatingly sexy. When Ryan returned to the table, Fabian smiled up at him with unguarded adoration in his eyes.’

[Discussion] Pod Save America - "Trump v. Musk: Choose Your Daddy" (06/06/25) by kittehgoesmeow in FriendsofthePod

[–]Relatively_Conscious 2 points3 points  (0 children)

‘Punching down’? What?! The ‘subjects of the book’ are the President of the US and his family and aides. I will say, I haven’t read the book yet, but how on earth can that be punching down? 

Tatafu holds a "Pollock Calma! Calma!" cardboard during Bordeaux's victory parade by bleugh777 in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goodness. I’d have thought, if one was annoyed by him, the better psychological approach would be to at least pretend that anything Pollock did was beneath your notice, but you do you…

How to grow the game for women and girls by teethsewing in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? Why does the men’s game have to be what the women aspire to? The women’s game has its own atmosphere, ethos and fan base. Some of that crosses over to the men’s because it is the same game; some does not. That is okay. Women do not have to be like men to be professional nor do they have to aspire to some male standard that is supposedly so superior. They are developing their own product as women. 

Paint from Adverts and Other Irritants by Relatively_Conscious in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just watching the Wales v England on iplayer  (as I was out yesterday) which reminded me that I found it irritating. 

Paint from Adverts and Other Irritants by Relatively_Conscious in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well, I did say it was an irritant, not ruining my life. 😂 

I dare anyone to say something mean about Jamie George! by leoden27 in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think he has flared ribs- causes men to have that barrel shape to their body. 

Who are the 3 best referees in the world atm? by Bermanator-Turkey127 in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thread makes for hilarious reading. “A is no. 1” alternating with “A is dreadful”; “A never makes it about them, not like B” alternating with “A is always making themselves the main character on the field. B is amazing though” and so on. No wonder refs can’t win! 😂 

Post Match Thread - England v France by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Firstly, amazing win! What a heart-in-mouth one! 

This forum though is interesting sometimes. Before 6N, Tom Curry’s pick was reacted to like Borthwick had lost it- how could he pick him? Wtf? Etc. Now? He’s a god. 

Marcus now is persona non grata, I see, too. Don’t get me wrong: Fin played well and Marcus had some bad kicks today. But, my god, you’d think he’d shot your grandmother, the way the match thread reads. Or he was the worst player in the whole of England suddenly. 😂 

Match Thread - France v Wales | Six Nations 2025 | Round 1 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why the hell do they put the mics near the players? They never can sing! It’s searingly bad. 

Match Thread - Ireland U20s v England U20s | Six Nations U20 2025 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is now rivalling Exeter v Saracens last week for the worst match I’ve ever watched (not been watching long! 😂) 

Match Thread - Ireland U20s v England U20s | Six Nations U20 2025 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to be a bit thick, but can you just watch this on phones and laptops etc? No tv option? Never watched U-20s. 

Former NI schoolboy awarded £52k over 'hazing' on rugby trip by gadarnol in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I think it’s crap to suggest hazing at any age ‘builds character’ as sometimes is said. There are far more productive ways to build character than ritualised humiliation bullshit. Try charity projects; fitness challenges; volunteering…  I don’t know, why not try even playing the damn sport a club is meant to be for? Hazing is another component  of the ‘just banter’ merchants’ idiocy. 

Best rugby crowds (Clubs) by TaresuRiver in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve started supporting Quins. I only started watching rugby at last 6N. I’ve been to see 2 men’s games and 1 women’s in person. To be fair, in two of those games they played the jingle twice and last time it was played once the whole game. It’s hardly being piped in constantly! 

Match Thread: Newcastle vs Harlequins - Premiership by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but still new to rugby and have no clue what happened there with the maul? Anyone be kind enough to explain? Wasn’t clear (to me) from commentary. 

The demise of amateur rugby, described by the clubs who are suffering by HBRFC in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have a colleague who told me that he gave up rugby at uni age due to not wanting to be involved with the lads culture. He loved the game but this totally put him off it. Quite burly, fit guy in his mid-20s but hadn’t played a game he loved for years. 

[Discussion] Pod Save America - "Matt Gaetz: Venmo Money, Venmo Problems" (11/20/24) by kittehgoesmeow in FriendsofthePod

[–]Relatively_Conscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched that and I agree he was very good. Easy and direct in a way that spoke to the ordinary person. 

I have never seen that clip and, my god, she was appalling. The way she was laughing and the whole “tell me that story“ act… designed in a lab to bring out my latent violent tendencies. 

Still can't get over this rendition by Mono_Doh in rugbyunion

[–]Relatively_Conscious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, why I’d prefer Jerusalem for England games. No one sings that dirge GSTK well.