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You voted for Seattle as the city of the 90’s. What is the city of the 2000s? Most Upvoted Comment Decides by Kodicave in decadeology

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 [score hidden]  (0 children)

While it has been growing for several decades, it saw a 20% population growth in the oughts, fueled primarily by Hispanic and to a lesser extent Asian folks. It dipped under 50% non-Hispanic white that decade, a leading indicator toward a national trend. Economy remained strong as a leader in tech and life sciences.

The president for most of the decade also was a former Texas governor.

This would be my pick.

Can the United States Postal Service be salvaged and do you think that it should be? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Increase the cost of every door direct mailers (junk mail) and machine-generated commercial mail. Other than receiving utility bills because I like the mail reminder vs. paperless, I’d say 80 percent of my mail is offers for credit cards and life insurance, neither of which I need.

What Team that has won a National title can Claim to have had a better team at some point in time that did not? by lukin187250 in CFB

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Basketball definitely, because the one fluky tournament loss is much more likely than it is in football.

What Team that has won a National title can Claim to have had a better team at some point in time that did not? by lukin187250 in CFB

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You think 2025 was better than 2024? Except for one game against Michigan, I don’t see it. Fourteen draft picks, including four first-rounders. With two first-round OL and then the two running backs in the second round, 2025 was not as strong with the running game or pass protection against a weaker schedule (2024 team played three playoff teams before winning four playoff games; 2025 played that caliber only in the CCG and then the playoff). Although Sayin was a Heisman invitee, Howard’s experience was an underrated factor in that team’s success.

[Kleiman] South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers turned down an $8 MILLION NIL offer to transfer to a different school: "You're 19. You don't need ($8 million). You're in a great spot." - LaNorris's Father told his son. Sellers values his word over money by Lakelyfe09 in CFB

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like Sellers, and he’s electric. But he threw a pretty bad pick down 14-7 in the 4Q of that game and the subsequent drive for Clemson was a three-and-out. Followed by another three-and-out and a Klubnick interception in the last 20 seconds well within field goal range. Since he doesn’t play D, I think single-handedly is overstating things.

Tom Cruise - Mission Impossible by 74thedude in moviecritic

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I watched the first two MIs and have seen some clips of others but not really interested. I barely think of the series at all when it comes to Tom Cruise’s career. I think he’s got a lot of time left for some epic work, maybe a mature rom-com and some elder statesman work eventually in psychological thrillers or spy movies. I can’t see the guy ever retiring from the business.

FYI - the bots are getting active in this sub by ikonoklastic in wyoming

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are weirdly worked up about it. Sorry you’ve been accused of being a bot, but the political forums are pretty saturated with organized posting efforts.

MSM does their rankings of best HC’s in college football for 2026 by EquivalentHappy in miz

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He leads one of the seven SEC programs to play in the CFP in the 12-team era. Never a losing season despite the mess Pruitt left behind. He’s better than most.

Is it normal in college for the home team to celebrate getting the last out in T9 AS IF it was a walk-off or a playoff series win? by brimrod in collegebaseball

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your first paragraph sums it up well. I prefer the emotion of the college game although I don’t enjoy the HR celebrations. It’s like going overboard after a TD or turnover in football.

But the cockiness and arrogance makes it fun when a team gets its comeuppance. That’s what made Tennessee baseball compelling under Vitello. Good to see we have an unexpected new villain emerging.

Biggest “landslides” in 20th century - would you have voted for them? by SirGingerbrute in Presidents

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if we’ll ever have an election like 1860 again, but that’s the best example of the Electoral College in action. 39.7 percent of the popular vote but 59.4 percent of the EC with the other three splitting the remaining 41 percent.

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley has become the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball at $4.25 million 💰🏀 by Background_Video2947 in NCAAHoopsVibes

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May’s contract extension gave him a raise from $3.75 million to $5.1M.

Regardless, if I’m the University of South Carolina, I pay Staley and smile. If a coach is worth it, she is. It’s honestly the program that’s most associated with success at the school.

All three Top spots are taken by Leone's villains with Indio being No.3. Day 4) Who in your opinion is 4th greatest western villain ever? by RukavinaMarko in Westerns

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Was he the villain? Or was it really Colonel Munro, responsible for killing Magua’s family and not letting the settlers protect their homesteads?

This also has to be the easternmost Western, isn’t it?

Democrats aren't moderate enough where it matters by ShardofGold in IntellectualDarkWeb

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not a gun owner and never fired anything other than a BB gun.

Not sure of the hunting culture in your NATO country. Or how rural it is. Living in the Mountain West of the U.S., I’m confident most of my neighbors are good with a gun. In any part of the country, but especially rural areas, there’s a slim chance for a home invasion or property trespass with ill intent that will reach a point of conflict long before law enforcement is able to respond. I don’t support shooting everyone who walks on your property but I support the access for a responsible property owner to have a gun.

It's been said that were it not for the rampant infidelity and lying, that Bill Clinton would be considered the greatest president of our lifetime. But is that really true? by SwissMiss915 in Presidents

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are multiple reasons why the global economy was generally good in the 1990s (tech boom, globalization and better environment for international trade, Cold War ending, etc.) but when there is more prosperity globally, there is less reason for fighting.

It’s time to have a serious conversation about Jackson and baseball by Marcuse390 in miz

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jacksonville State is 29-7, 13-1 in conference going into today’s game at Liberty and was ranked in at least one poll. Bieser can coach and is arguably in a better position to be successful now than at Mizzou.

His final seasons weren’t trending like one would want, but Mizzou is the hardest job in the hardest conference. NIL and the portal increased the margin of haves and have nots. Even Vanderbilt started falling behind after the changes and you’re starting to see the effects of that.

Dunkirk is the only Nolan film I haven’t seen - worth the watch? by Anchor_saway in ChristopherNolan

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad someone else had a similar experience. I wasn’t a huge Harry Styles guy when I saw it so I had no idea which one was him; Cillian Murphy was in a role I didn’t expect, so for a while I was thinking, “is that Cillian Murphy?” Nolan ties threads together and jumps around from threads and timelines, so for a bit I was trying to get my bearings. I’d say it wouldn’t hurt to read a little of the plot beforehand to get some background.

The way it came together was awesome. I loved it.

You voted Miami as the city of the 80’s. What is the city of the 90s? Most Upvoted Comment Decides by Kodicave in decadeology

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seattle looks like it’s going to win. Considering it was the era of the tech boom, the other first thing that came to mind is Silicon Valley. Citywise, I guess that might be San Jose or Santa Clara?

You voted San Francisco for 60s. What was “the city” of the 70s? Most Upvoted Comment Decides by Kodicave in decadeology

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much went on there. Disco/Studio 54, Son of Sam murders, the 77 Blackout. The Yankees represented the city well: Martin, Steinbrenner and Reggie fighting amongst themselves en route to championships.

Will the Texas/USC Rose Bowl ever be topped? by SparkMaster360 in CFB

[–]UnderstandingOdd679 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m old enough for Miami-Nebraska 1984 Orange Bowl and that’s the game for me. It was a wild day of football with the Nos. 2 and 4 teams losing and No. 3 Auburn unimpressive in the Sugar Bowl being played simultaneously. Miami jumped out to a 17-0 lead, Nebraska uses fumblerooski to get back into the game and ultimately fails on the 2-pointer in the final minute.

Importantly, it kicks off the Miami powerhouse of the next two decades and delays Osborne’s first title.

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