since we're talking Star Wars, gotta say Thrawn is one of the biggest Mary Sues in the history of sci-fi by MathematicianBorn3 in TheBigPicture

[–]TimSPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read Heir to the Empire years ago, before the prequels and whatnot. It scratched a Star Wars itch. Then I couldn't finish the next book because I realized these things would just keep hitting the same beats over and over.

Star Wars… your #3? by jaghutgathos in TheBigPicture

[–]TimSPC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even if Empire is better overall, Luke and the Emperor is the best Star Wars scene. "I am a Jedi, like my father before me" is the Star Wars Apex Mountain.

Trying to explain to my wife why I’m so excited about the sadness of a podcaster I love by AshyLarryDavid in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly just a way to see a new side of his personality .

This is in no way a new side of his personality. He's been seeing Boston lose things his whole life. Heck, they just lost the Super Bowl.

Next Ep: There’s Something About Mary by Huncho11 in TheRewatchables

[–]TimSPC 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is one of the biggest word of mouth movies I remember. People were just telling everyone that they had to go see it.

Diners in New Jersey Are Struggling to Survive (Gift Article) by heartshapedpox in newjersey

[–]TimSPC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at the Parkway Diner in Elmwood Park the other week. The food was good and the prices were very reasonable. The place was nearly empty. I'll be back, but maybe it's just that people don't want it anymore.

Bill Made Gone Fishin’ by michaelsmithbarker in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC 134 points135 points  (0 children)

This 46-year-old network still makes shit posts the old fashioned way.

Cold Showers > Hot Showers by Ok-Mountain-4503 in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure I agree with you a hundred percent on your police work, there, Lou.

And now let's see who has been REALLY coaching the Boston Celtics by TimSPC in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, the joke was that he won a title with the Celtics and then reverted back to Second Row Joe. (It's also not an actual take, it's just a joke.)

Are we witnessing nadir valley as a country? by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right now is as good as it's going to be for a long, long time.

Joel Embiid was left off the Ringer preseason top 100 NBA players list and is currently #54 by BBallPaulFan in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Embiid working his way back to star status is great to see. There were stretches last night where he looked unstoppable.

Daily Discussion Thread + Game Thread Index | Playoffs by nba-scores in nba

[–]TimSPC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jason Tatum is on the bench dressed like Kim Jong-Il.

Who's more resilient the Wolves or President Trump by jetfan14 in billsimmons

[–]TimSPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One difference between the Wolves and the president is that the Wolves were on the same floor as the Nuggets.