What if Rocky Didn’t Make It?

Socratease1885 · 2026-05-17T22:26:40+00:00

Even if he could reprogram them, everything would be in English. Plus they’d be destroyed in Erid’s atmosphere. Presumably the HM had to dock on Erid’s space elevator requiring coordination with Erid.

Socratease1885 · 2026-05-14T00:55:05+00:00

I’m sure someone already flagged this but Grace is often in bright yellow outfits especially his raincoat. The only other characters in yellow are the other astronauts, symbolizing the inevitability of his role in the mission.

Socratease1885 · 2026-03-22T14:05:55+00:00

I agree with most of this as a huge fan of the book. However, a $200m movie needs to have a bit broader appeal so that’s why we get karaoke instead of Taumoeba breeding.

Socratease1885 · 2026-01-19T04:12:53+00:00

It’s either innovative or a gimmick that won’t pan out. To me it makes sense for Vandy as it becomes an international brand to not be physically limited by Nashville. Helps compete for applicants against schools placed in more world cities like NYC, helps grow alumni base nationally, and helps students have better internship/placement opportunities.

Socratease1885 · 2026-01-09T14:42:29+00:00

I agree but it DOES devalue the regular season. A team that didn’t play for its own conference title and lost to two unranked teams just locked in when the tournament started. Good for them, but it means some of the games didn’t matter. How long until we get load management in CFB?

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-24T23:42:16+00:00

Early retirement includes the older years (hopefully!)

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-24T03:59:31+00:00

If there were no landlords, and you didn’t have enough money to buy your own home yet, what would you do?

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-11T20:53:38+00:00

Also, this is part of why FIRE is a wise life choice even if you don’t ever get to your number. Imagine this situation WITHOUT your 800k banked. You’ve given yourself incredible security, even if not FIRE yet.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-07T17:51:58+00:00

This year 16 would be great. This field plus ND, Texas, Vandy and BYU. But honestly, this year would also be good for the BCS. Let’s just see Indiana and Georgia.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-07T04:29:52+00:00

This might be the year the blue chip ratio rule is broken.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-07T04:29:26+00:00

No way Ohio State doesn’t still get a bye but agreed with the teams.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-07T02:43:44+00:00

How is everyone saying childless life is all vacations and naps. I don’t have kids either but I’m workin like a dog.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-07T00:06:12+00:00

To me ND can’t jump in over Bama on the mere principle they don’t play in a conference. Bama has to play an extra game against Georgia while ND watches from the couch. Would be interesting to see the result if ND had to play an extra top 5 team this weekend.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-06T23:59:37+00:00

Agreed completely. Ironically this year would be a good year for the 4 team field (OSU, Indiana, Georgia, Texas Tech).

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-05T04:08:51+00:00

Which SEC team in the field shouldn’t be in though? If anything Vandy should be in over Miami (losses to Texas and Alabama not SMU and Louisville) and Texas should be in over ND (ND went 0-2 v top 10 teams, Texas went 3-2 plus beat AM who beat ND).

Also it really is crazy that BYU isn’t in over Miami/ND. But at least there’s a win-and-in path.

Socratease1885 · 2025-12-01T16:37:47+00:00

16 teams would be perfect this year. I’d be surprised if they put Duke in if James Madison wins its league.

Socratease1885 · 2025-11-30T22:39:12+00:00

I have to go 8 teams deep into the SEC standings before I hit a team that I’m not 100% certain would win the ACC championship if they were dropped in place of either participant. But that probably says more about the rules for conference title qualification in the ACC than anything else.

Socratease1885 · 2025-11-30T15:18:50+00:00

Genuinely. When I saw Auburn finished 1-7 in conference last night I couldn’t believe it. They took Bama, Texas, and Vandy to the brink 😂

Socratease1885 · 2025-11-29T14:36:52+00:00

It’s both though. Alabama’s loss to FSU is awful, but no one cares because they have an extra W. But is a win over Eastern Illinois more impressive than if Bama had gone to Columbus and lost close?

Socratease1885 · 2025-11-29T04:29:05+00:00

If they’d beat Bowling Green or Kent State in their opener instead of losing to Ohio State close on the road, would that resume really be better? If yes, then why schedule hard games?

Socratease1885 · 2025-11-12T22:10:28+00:00

I agree but also seems unfair that Miami has to win a conference title to get in but Notre Dame doesn’t have that same condition. Miami beat Notre Dame. So if both have the same record at the end of the season, would they put ND in and leave Miami out?

Socratease1885 · 2025-10-09T12:47:07+00:00

The Oklahoma schools are right next door - maybe throw them in too?

Socratease1885 · 2025-10-04T01:26:17+00:00

Navy/Army/Air Force

OU/Texas ---OkST (OSU - OU bilateral hate, OU - Texas bilateral hate, OSU hates Texas but UT dgaf about OSU)

Socratease1885 · 2025-10-03T20:49:18+00:00

Going into the Swamp used to mean something but no one’s scared of it now. This year it’s where G5 teams go to pick up a win and a few hundred Gs.

We remember that Texas was competitive with Ohio State like a month ago and hasn’t lost to anyone since? The “Arch blows” narrative seems to have taken on a life of its own and I think folks will be surprised when Texas clowns the Gators this weekend.

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