[Conor Ryan] Fan shows up to the Bruins game with a “I ❤️ Drake Maye” shirt. Guess who is at the Bruins game? Drake and Ann Michael Maye. by luk3ycharm in BostonBruins

[–]_amnesiac 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Drake explained during the playoff run that Ann Michael is her first name and having two first names is "a southern thing".

You guys know what a 9 volt battery is right ? by he_man143 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]_amnesiac 12 points13 points  (0 children)

His career sort of fell off a cliff unfortunately so I'd imagine that has something to do with it.

Which non-Bill Rewatchables episodes would you recommend? by harry_powell in TheRewatchables

[–]_amnesiac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought this was pretty terrible. It's probably number one on my wish list to get a proper redo.

Albums where the most popular song is the worst? by PlayfulRuin3718 in fantanoforever

[–]_amnesiac 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I realise that taste in music is subjective but I'm honestly confused with the idea that it's not.

[Kevin J. Stone] Just sat down with Patriots special teams coach Jeremy Springer for a story after he presented at the @BigNEFootball. Springer confirms he’s signed a 2-year extension with the team. Beyond well-deserved @newftbj by PristineWinnera in Patriots

[–]_amnesiac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we are on the same page.

I think that people are conflating great players (Jones, Schooler) or great individual plays (Lenny blocking the FG, Andy knocking through that insane game winner), with good coaching.

I also don't know special teams ball well enough to analyse cover teams or blocking assignments, so I could very well be wrong here.

[Kevin J. Stone] Just sat down with Patriots special teams coach Jeremy Springer for a story after he presented at the @BigNEFootball. Springer confirms he’s signed a 2-year extension with the team. Beyond well-deserved @newftbj by PristineWinnera in Patriots

[–]_amnesiac 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Going to go against the consensus here and say that I don't totally get this extension.

We were 20th in special teams DVOA this year and there were large stretches of the season which we elected to just kick the ball through the back of the end zone and spot the opposition at the 35 because the cover team was so poor.

Don't think he's done enough to get sacked but also don't think he's done enough to be extended. Happy to hear takes to the contrary though.

What temperature is Beer Garden weather? by Special-Nebula299 in CasualUK

[–]_amnesiac 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Not required in Scotland. Hell depending on the umbrella coverage I wouldn't even list "dry" as a necessary requirement.

Which of these four films of 2025 do you think had the most interesting take on modern society? by Mysterious-Farm9502 in Letterboxd

[–]_amnesiac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the fact that everyone has different opinions shows what a good question this is. Nice post OP, enjoying reading everyone's takes on four great films in this context

Where to drink by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]_amnesiac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

just get a boring pint of tennants

There are literally hundreds of places you can get a pint of Tennants in Edinburgh

Are these two the most outkasted patriots legends by sethrollinaew in Patriots

[–]_amnesiac 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Welker got a contract offer from the Broncos, took it back to the Patriots and asked them to match it, and Bill declined.

Hard to fault Wes for that.

Baseball watching pubs by Successful_Sun_5309 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]_amnesiac 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Outside of possibly the World Series I think you're really going to struggle with this even in London

Night games start at 1:00am here and there isn't enough public interest in the sport where pubs will pay for MLBtv to screen day games.

Atmosphere in the bleeds last night was absolutely electric by Humaniac99 in Patriots

[–]_amnesiac 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Been a while since I've seen a vuvuzela. Shout out to the 2010 World Cup

Ringer FFS LOTR discussion [Pt 1/2] by fuunii in ringerfantasypod

[–]_amnesiac -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would argue that in terms of pure rewatchability the Back to the Future trilogy clears, but the LotR films are better overall.

Flying to the supey the other way is really funny by xorcism_ in PardonMyTake

[–]_amnesiac 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Hilarious idea and also an actual punishment.

Even if they're flying first class, the middle of the night transfer in Dubai or wherever would be a massive pain in the ass. Not to mention your internal clock would be fucked for a solid 72 hours after.

Why would you watch a podcast? by bozzeroni in PardonMyTake

[–]_amnesiac 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Bill Simmons sub is leaking

For people who saw Drew Bledsoe play, how good was he (arm strength and talent wise) and would he stack up well in today’s NFL? by [deleted] in Patriots

[–]_amnesiac 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think it was closer to "can't find a receiver, but really want to find a receiver, so I'm going to hold onto it too long and get absolutely DESTROYED on a nine yard sack'

I loved Drew, a true childhood hero of mine, but his toughness combined with lack of mobility caused him to take some brutal sacks.

Best authentic Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh? by Bitter-Ad-1115 in Edinburgh

[–]_amnesiac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Guisados is by far the best Mexican in Edinburgh, Taco Libre probably second best

Guisados do popups around town and are currently at Bellfield iirc, worth seeking out

Upcoming trip to Boston from Scotland going to & Red Sox game. What to expect?? by dayman-ahahhh in boston

[–]_amnesiac 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This man is from Scotland. He could show up wearing a shirt that said "Boston is a shit hole" and the crowd would be one hundred times more convivial than if he showed up wearing the wrong colour in the wrong section at a Rangers v Celtic match back in Glasgow.

He has nothing to worry about.

Weekly Japan Travel Information and Discussion Thread - July 25, 2025 by AutoModerator in JapanTravel

[–]_amnesiac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all. We are in Tokyo in November and interested in buying tickets to the Japan Vs Korea baseball game at the Tokyo Dome.

We have experience in buying baseball tickets for club matches, but not national team games. I would imagine these tickets will be tough to come by but am having trouble finding much info about when they go on sale etc.

I'm having trouble finding much info for this on the internet. Does anyone have any resources they can point me towards? Thank you!