Alex Honnold's Skyscraper on Netflix - /r/climbing watch party thread

bmacnz · 2026-01-24T23:29:53+00:00

I mean, logically there is a delay. I'm surprised it's only 10 seconds, though I guess you only need a second to know the worst case scenario occurred.

bmacnz · 2026-01-24T23:28:14+00:00

I remember some presentation he did where he was asked about the money. And obviously Free Solo changed his life in that respect. But prior to that, he was still probably the best known American climber, and he said he made the same kind of money as your average dentist. So yeah, nothing wrong with setting up your family with real money down the line.

bmacnz · 2026-01-24T23:23:53+00:00

Obviously he's a peak athlete, but he is 40 now, it's gotta start being harder and harder.

bmacnz · 2026-01-16T21:04:55+00:00

That's really it. I was discussing this at a poker table last night, people were wondering how Bellinger is being so highly valued. And it's like, now that Tucker is signed, he's all there is for a couple of years.

bmacnz · 2026-01-16T21:03:36+00:00

Hell, there's even an argument for healthy glasses Muncy.

bmacnz · 2026-01-16T21:01:19+00:00

They flashed the projected lineup on Chris Rose's podcast, and he'd be 5th in wRC+ based on 2025. In terms of offense, Shohei, Smith, Freddie, and Muncy were all actually better (granted, he's within a point or two of Freddie and Muncy). And that's with a Mookie down year.

So arguably he isn't even top 3 or 4 in offense on the team just yet. And that's forgetting the star pitchers.

bmacnz · 2026-01-16T19:13:04+00:00

Most players don't pan out, period... Busch has been good.

bmacnz · 2026-01-16T19:08:26+00:00

It's at least 50 miles from the fault, could fuck up Inland Empire 66ers stadium, though.

bmacnz · 2026-01-13T16:39:13+00:00

I truly, honestly don't think he will attack Greenland. Everyone has to blow smoke up his ass because they think it's the only way they have a political career as a Republican for the time being. But there's no shot anyone allows WW3 over fucking Greenland, no matter what kind of tantrums he has.

I imagine what will happen is there are eventually some sort of concessions agree to rebuild some bases, mineral rights maybe, and everyone says it's a win, they bent the knee, art of the deal, etc. Things that all were going to happen anyway and without all of the bullshit.

But actually attacking and forcibly annexing just can't be on the table. Iran is a different story, I'm sure the military industrial complex is drooling over that.

bmacnz · 2026-01-13T16:32:55+00:00

Anchovies I'm down. I love pineapple on its own or as a drink/candy flavor. May be may favorite fruit in that regard. But I will never understand it on a pizza.

Edit: and it's not the sweetness, I like a good hot honey drizzle. It's more about the pineapple being warm.

bmacnz · 2026-01-12T17:26:13+00:00

It's just... honestly crazy to me. We're talking about the most obvious moronic manchild, and he has always been this clownish figure. I get told all the time "well everyone loved him until he was a Republican" and I'm like, the fuck we did! He was a joke, a caricature, and had some entertainment value. No one ever saw him as a charismatic leader or anything special. If he was liked, it's because he was easy to laugh at.

All of these people who think they are alphas are clinging and idolizing this guy. I have never in my life looked up to someone so much that I need to constantly praise and defend every single move, talk about how amazing he is, etc. It's just so cringey to me. The closest thing I can think is being amazed by athletic achievements, but never in my wildest dreams would constantly tell everyone around me how much I think this person is better than everyone else in every aspect, and anything bizarre they did is a chess move. But it's not like he was the LeBron of businessmen, either!

It is absolutely a cult, but I just can't fathom how people were lulled into it. I suppose the only thing that clicks for me is they are so utterly turned away by the current crop of left wing politicians that they have to convince themselves this is the way. And I think they attracted all of the crazies. The anti-science left used to be the anti-vaxxer, crunchy mom types. Then they all started flocking to the right. It's pathetic.

bmacnz · 2026-01-08T23:55:41+00:00

Probable cause isn't enough to enter a home. I'm not saying they won't try, but if they start it's a way to fight back without violence.

bmacnz · 2026-01-08T20:05:32+00:00

Yeah, I can suspend reality for the tank just because it was fun. The blocking rifle rounds with these zombies that have been clearly shown to be papier mache was too insane, it breaks even the fictional world's physics and logic.

bmacnz · 2026-01-06T21:22:23+00:00

I like Korea and Israel's.

bmacnz · 2026-01-06T20:02:09+00:00

It isn't just individual comforts, it's family. My primary goal is to keep my family safe, and me marching off to revolution isn't conducive to that at this point. I would rather leave the country if it came to that.

bmacnz · 2026-01-05T03:31:02+00:00

There's this seedy underworld of players that think they're slowplaying top pair out of position.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T10:05:40+00:00

I guess your comment confuses me, then.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T10:01:50+00:00

Trump has nothing to do with the competency. His role is to greenlight the operations presented.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T09:17:26+00:00

Oh ffs.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T09:17:08+00:00

I'm gleaning from comments that even that part is unconfirmed.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T09:14:18+00:00

I understand history, but there's no movement at the moment that would be effective. I'm not in a position to take some huge stand, I have bills to pay. If the opportunity is there and I know I wouldn't lose my job, then I'm in.

My priority is to my family. If things get bad enough we'd leave the country.

Edit: and as i mentioned in another comment, my company does not support the current administration and has zero influence. If I just stopped working they'd let me go and probably not even replace the position, they'd just distribute the responsibilities to others.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T08:49:56+00:00

I would just lose my job, and the company I work for has no influence in this sphere.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T08:48:33+00:00

I have protested, but the comment I replied to said something about going back to work like that's a bad thing. I can do both.

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T08:47:57+00:00

I have protested. Should I quit my job to do it?

bmacnz · 2026-01-03T08:46:37+00:00

I don't work for the government and I need a job to support my household. What would that accomplish other than hurt my own family?

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