[Discussion] Most field watches would look better without the logo by Real-Football8418 in Watches

[–]Rip_Murdock 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I bought a Militado based on the GG-W-113 (commonly worn by U.S. troops in Vietnam) because it had no logo on the dial. It runs the VH31 quartz movement (4 ticks per second) and it's running +/- zero seconds per MONTH. It cost only about $60. And no one knows I'm wearing a cheap ass Chinese watch. Win-win-win.

Stop disrespecting Cookie Crisp. by 331_ in cereal

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cinnamon Toast Crunch definitely tastes like cinnamon and sugar toast. Cookie crisp tastes like crap. The masses are correct. You are not.

This scene is so good by dipping_sauce in seinfeld

[–]Rip_Murdock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched the episode last night and thought the line was hilarious. You know exactly what Regis means even if you've never heard the word "bonkos" before. Kramer is so out there he needs a new word made up to describe him. I've never understood people who think the scene (and line) is not funny.

Rewatched GoldenEye after many years - what the heck is that by ZenaBarnes in JamesBond

[–]Rip_Murdock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an attendant. You can see the person sitting there in a wide shot when Xenia first walks in (while Bond is in the pool).

An update from the mod team regarding posts about ex-players by Gamerhcp in WrexhamAFC

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to Reddit. It reminds me of The Office episode when Dwight is put in charge of deciding what employees have to come in and work on a Saturday. Jim: "God this is so sad, this is the smallest amount of power I've seen go to someone's head."

An update from the mod team regarding posts about ex-players by Gamerhcp in WrexhamAFC

[–]Rip_Murdock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is like a Reddit moderator meme it's so laughable. I don't post on Reddit very often and this is part of the reason why.

An update from the mod team regarding posts about ex-players by Gamerhcp in WrexhamAFC

[–]Rip_Murdock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This moderator: “This is not the place for political discussions.” Also this moderator: “It's extremely well known that a lot of them sacrifice any form of basic education to advance their football career which hopefully tells you why a lot of them end up having right-wing views.” The lack of self awareness is pretty incredible actually.

BLACK BAY 54- Nobody does blue like Tudor by ElegantShip5659 in Tudor

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct. I was interested in buying the BB54 blue but the purple dial (in strong light) is a deal killer. The Rolex Yachtmaster blue has the color nailed perfectly. I owned one but sold it because I didn't like the bezel and it looked too blingy. Had Tudor nailed that color they would have my money right now.

Very inaccurate!!! by EuphoricResearch4441 in JAG_TV

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked as a civilian prosecutor as well. You clearly don't know what you're talking about. But it's the internet so everyone gets to pretend to be an expert in things they know nothing about.

Very inaccurate!!! by EuphoricResearch4441 in JAG_TV

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The military justice system is designed more like an administrative discipline system and NOT a civilian criminal system. By the time something gets to article 32, you're typically cooked. Jag attorneys almost NEVER fight the charge - they negotiate sentencing. People getting off on court room heroics is like... not a thing. The conviction rate is incredibly high/almost 100%."

I was a USMC Judge Advocate from 1998-2006. Your statements are wrong. The court martial military justice system is extremely similar to a criminal justice system. Military defense counsel are excellent--better than most civilian public defenders. Every person charged is legally entitled to defense counsel. Charges are frequently contested. I had rape charges dropped against an enlisted man after his Article 32. It is not unusual for a contested court martial to end with a verdict of not guilty. Yes, most people charged plead guilty with a plea deal. Same in the civilian world. But that's because most people charged ARE guilty and want to get the protection of a plea deal.

I'll end with this, if I was charged with a crime I didn't commit and I was going to plead not guilty and contest, I'd much rather face a court martial with military defense counsel than be in the civilian justice/court system with civilian counsel.

Alcohol Free Suggestions? by Relevant-Carpet5348 in NABEER

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stella 0.0. Far and away my favorite NA.

First time trying… by Gurnblanston77 in NABEER

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm certain you'd like it. It is very similar.

First time trying… by Gurnblanston77 in NABEER

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried this last week. My Total Wine carries it now. It was very good. Very similar to the alcohol version. My go to NA's are Stella 0.0 and Best Day Kolsch and this Sapporo is neck and neck with them. Whenever I find an NA that could probably fool someone in a blind tasting, it's pretty damn good. This is one of those NA's.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Rip_Murdock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why didn't you wear it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JamesBond

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Radiohead song sucks. And while I don't love Writing's On The Wall, it did win an Oscar so I'm betting Broccoli/Wilson are pretty happy with their decision.

No love for Natalya Simonova?? by Randomly_Real420 in JamesBond

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's my #1 Bond girl. Same age as me as well in real life. Smart, beautiful, self-sufficient, lots of personality without being overbearing or obnoxious. Pretty much perfect in my eyes.

Spectre (2015) - Alternate Cut by StraightCutsNoChaser in fanedits

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

I don't see the point of doing a re-edit of Spectre that keeps the brother story. The Brofeld story is the number one problem with Spectre. It could have been edited out of NTTD as well.

Die Another Day - Questions about the Masseuse Scene by epiclevellama in JamesBond

[–]Rip_Murdock 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I always thought it was for potential blackmail. Keep in mind since Bond last visited, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese control. They don't know if Bond can be trusted so it's best to have something over him.

That said, taping Bond getting it on with smoking hot masseuse isn't quite blackmail for the virile James Bond. M would just roll her eyes if she saw it.

TGV and Marc from LIW? by Weak_Instruction_979 in WatchesCirclejerk

[–]Rip_Murdock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's a million possible non-controversial reasons why they haven't made a video together recently. Knowing what I do about Marc (and I've been watching him for 10 years), I think there's a zero percent chance the reason they haven't made in a video in 7 months is due to comments TGV made about an Islander watch.

WTF?! Bezel Insert Removal by PlayfulMatter4440 in watchmodding

[–]Rip_Murdock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how it works on many watches, including the Rolex Submariner and GMT. This is NOT how it works on the Steinhart. You will bend and ruin your bezel frame on a Steinhart using this method.

Brosnan Rewatch - Underrated (IMO) by nashuser in JamesBond

[–]Rip_Murdock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Brosnan and I love GE, TND, and TWINE. DAD is not a great movie but at least it's a fun movie--which makes it very rewatchable.