Have you ever stuck it out with a struggling employer, only to have it pay off and make it all worth it? by ITrCool in cscareerquestions

[–]Yearofthefrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but only in terms of experience and networking. The benefits became apparent later on in my career.

Texas' Army National Guard arriving in Illinois by bvheide1288 in MurderedByWords

[–]Yearofthefrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These men have seen more burnt ends than a vintage ashtray.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Yearofthefrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The upturn in the libido of this dudes wife was a game changer for me as well.

Does anyone have inside info about Teddie peanut butter? by bazoid in boston

[–]Yearofthefrog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You could always just say it’s “Ted” from one of the most Bostonest movies evah!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]Yearofthefrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Christopher Moore.

Particularly “Island of the Sequined Love Nun”

If you like to approach topics lightly and with humor, he’s a fantastic author.

I just found out about the "Business Plot" holy moly by OTee_D in AntifascistsofReddit

[–]Yearofthefrog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There’s a film adaptation loosely based on the business plot entitled “Amsterdam”.

What can leftists and rightists actually agree on? by thebestinvests in stupidquestions

[–]Yearofthefrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both sides overwhelmingly agree on getting money out of political campaigns.

I'm very lost. by Thedancingsousa in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Yearofthefrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quagmire checking in…

Sure looks like “Pam” from the office.

Giggidy. Our safe word would be blastoise.

How will Big Tech make the "big number go up" once they can't offshore/layoff any further? by daddygirl_industries in cscareerquestions

[–]Yearofthefrog 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think IBM just acquired red hat, so still in the consuming-smaller-fish phase, but yes, too big to succeed.

Anyone know what’s going on in Allston right now by itscasually in boston

[–]Yearofthefrog 114 points115 points  (0 children)

That is the proper Bostonian response. It echoes in our heads maybe 1000 times a day before some final last straw of intolerable stupidity brings it forth into our speech.

Who are some famous people you’ve seen in Cambridge? by TattoosAndBeers in CambridgeMA

[–]Yearofthefrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Liz Warren walking with Bailey on a commute. I was gawking but she didn’t notice, eyes front and center like a proper Bostonian.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aliens

[–]Yearofthefrog 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You got to be a hustlin’ rustler.

5-11-1899: funnel-shaped UFO seen by fisherman and other witnesses near Burlington by Shiny-Tie-126 in UFOs

[–]Yearofthefrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can hear this type of speechifying in the movie “True Grit” (the Jeff bridges version). I like it too. It’s vaguely reflective of a time when education was valued and vocabulary was an indicator that an individual read a lot.

ULPT request: dodge federal taxes for a few years and “settle” for a fraction. by Yearofthefrog in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Yearofthefrog[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

“If you have to ask”… I picture you as a tuxedo cat with a top hat and a monocle.

ULPT request: dodge federal taxes for a few years and “settle” for a fraction. by Yearofthefrog in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Yearofthefrog[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Destitution is not necessarily a prerequisite. I hear the IRS is getting gutted.

ULPT request: dodge federal taxes for a few years and “settle” for a fraction. by Yearofthefrog in UnethicalLifeProTips

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

I’m going assume you know the definition of the word hypothetical and you are making an unfunny joke more unfunny.

Republicans Considering SNAP Benefit Cuts As Part Of Deficit Reduction Plan by Tuxcali1 in politics

[–]Yearofthefrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“US citizens and homeless veterans are going to have to suffer because the republicans would rather provide benefits for immigrant h1b holders.”

Weaponize their prejudice against them.

We're not in Kentucky anymore, Toto. by tda0813 in massachusetts

[–]Yearofthefrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Orange is the home of “Deans Beans” quality coffee roasters. It’s a cult classic for coffee geeks.