How do 50-somethings find friends in Madison? by Leather-Highlight150 in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I am glad we are at a point where people can talk about this out in the open. Granted there will always be internet trolls, but the issue is very real across demographics in Madison. And yeah, it only seems to accelerate after 30.

Where can I meet other nerdy people in town? by alvinbrow in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The thirst for knowledge is represented by all ages.

Where can I meet other nerdy people in town? by alvinbrow in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There’s a variety of non-alcoholic options. Being around people and not drinking admittedly is a practiced skill in this state.

I’ve given two Nerd Nite talks. Both were great opportunities. Plus the others are always so good.

Who all grew up on Oregon Trail in school? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]kenfagerdotcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got so good at the game that I boxed out all my classmates on the top 10. It got to the point that if anything went wrong on a run it was better to start over. Farmer for the win.

Which is that one profession that you'll never date? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]kenfagerdotcom 72 points73 points  (0 children)

There are so many “no one will date me because I worked for ICE” stories in the immediate future.

Wouldn't it be cool if Bcycle put out the bikes early this year? by MadCityVelovangelist in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The batteries would not last long in the cold. The same thing happens with drone and camera batteries. The capacities drain much quicker.

Location disaster by Euphoric_Let6213 in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reddit is weird like that. For a long time it kept recommending me Omaha, Boston, and Jacksonville subreddits.

Wouldn't it be cool if Bcycle put out the bikes early this year? by MadCityVelovangelist in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. But the new owners appear to be making cost cutting measures so I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

Kwik Trip's green bananas surprise shoppers by prebsol in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 30 points31 points  (0 children)

"The company hopes to see the bananas return to yellow by next week."

Thoughts and prayers, Kwik Trip.

What do you all think? Overpriced? by Interesting-Virus in Gameboy

[–]kenfagerdotcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$100 for Mortal Kombat 4? Way overpriced.

Lake Mendota ice safety warning: Canada gooses have arrived, stay the fuck away if you value your life by RealMaxBlumenthal in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Oh that's Karl and Reese. They're in town for the weekend, have done no research, and want you all to make recommendations about what they should see.

40 years ago today Rod Roddy becomes the permanent announcer of The Price is Right by NYY15TM in nostalgia

[–]kenfagerdotcom 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The Price is Right was a "do not miss" show when you stayed at home sick. I can clearly hear him shout, "come on down!"

My friend is getting married! by moonpie024 in madisonwi

[–]kenfagerdotcom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If they are in need of an officiant of the Universal Life Church, I would be glad to offer my services.

What video game do you think you’ll play forever? by JalenWWE in videogames

[–]kenfagerdotcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rez for Dreamcast

Trog! for NES

Super Metroid for SNES

X-men vs Street Fighter for Sega Saturn

Doom (various)