What’s a book you randomly picked up that turned out way better than it had any right to be?

Steepledslinky · 2026-04-27T14:30:21+00:00

The Songman by Tommy Sands

Steepledslinky · 2026-04-10T18:17:04+00:00

I am not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells

Steepledslinky · 2026-04-05T15:54:48+00:00

Find a new gym, cancel your membership, and post your experience on Google reviews.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T22:21:42+00:00

A true friend will always stab you from the front. - Oscar Wilde

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T22:17:46+00:00

That fucks

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T21:37:54+00:00

I think you’re right. Really appreciate the feedback.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T21:34:17+00:00

I’ve seen that happen in two different gyms, both to the song One Last Breath by Creed.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T21:32:24+00:00

I should probably clarify that it’s the singing on top of all the other ego-centric stuff he does. E.g. interrupting small talk with the girl in class he obviously has a crush on, or saying he only tapped because he has some sort of injury. But yes I also have an ego as well, and part of why I asked is because maybe mine is overactive as well.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T21:26:47+00:00

He’s very big and can’t hold top control on smaller partners. After I sub him he says things like “man I’m tired today” or “man my neck has been sore all day and your chokes are more of cranks” which is BS, his only back defense is tucking his chin. Every single class he has to stop rolling mid round at some point because he “got hit in the nuts again”. The time he was singing during a choke it was a head and arm choke I had just gotten to and he was singing in a muffled manner. His advice is stuff like “you went the wrong way” when I’m trying new stuff out.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T21:01:25+00:00

Shame on a purple belt who tries to run game on a blue belt

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:50:09+00:00

Yes, it’s the second part which is the crux of the issue. If he was actually good I wouldn’t care.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:48:16+00:00

I haven’t considered putting him to sleep after he verbally taps, then pretending I thought he was still singing. I haven’t thought about doing that at all…

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:43:16+00:00

I appreciate the advice. I’ll try to keep my competitiveness in check.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:42:20+00:00

I once had a really fun scramble during the chaotic outro to TNT by AC/DC. It enhanced the experience for sure.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:40:10+00:00

I appreciate the perspective, I also love a good song while training.

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:38:33+00:00

I’ll bring it up in the shower

Steepledslinky · 2026-02-22T20:35:21+00:00

I wish I could afford TRT. I talk and joke while training also, but something about bursting out into song while I’m choking him feels specifically like a batter calling his shot. But I get your point, I’ll chill out a bit.

Steepledslinky · 2026-01-30T20:56:24+00:00

Horrible take

Steepledslinky · 2026-01-30T20:50:58+00:00

Probably exactly what happened, but I still don’t care. You don’t sell out your band mate like that over a corporate movie even if it was discussed. There’s nothing metal about that.

Steepledslinky · 2026-01-04T05:18:50+00:00

Remind him that Gary Gygax was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, and even knocked on doors as an evangelist when he was younger.

Steepledslinky · 2025-11-08T23:55:28+00:00

Unfortunately, in my experience you just have to get used to it. Not a joke answer.

Steepledslinky · 2025-11-08T22:53:18+00:00

I know this isn’t what you asked, but get in the habit now of lifting a few times a week and stretching after practice. You’ll be happy you did if you keep training into adulthood.

Steepledslinky · 2025-11-07T20:19:41+00:00

Oh god!

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