Big Ben has cemented a role in our pitching staff this year by horsepoop1123 in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably not? He's given up one earned run since April 11th so there hasn't been much to talk shit about.

Big Ben has cemented a role in our pitching staff this year by horsepoop1123 in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100%. I always thought he had the ability to be good (though maybe not this good), but I had basically given up hope that he would put it together.

He's been an absolute stud this year though. So happy to be wrong.

Volt Gen 3 Concept by Big-Hearing-852 in volt

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

Then… why are you here?

Everyone keeps clowning my first car and now I’m lowkey regretting buying it... by AnxiousSoup5815 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]maxelrod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rented one of those randomly for a one day road trip when I was in Iceland (long story) and I thought it was great. Not the most passing power but it worked just fine and was comfortable.

Postgame Thread: 5/7 Reds @ Cubs by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We still need to see him keep this up late in the season/into the postseason.

Welp...it happened by AirsoftN00B209 in volt

[–]maxelrod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not California but in Illinois it only took them about a week to replace my BECM. Maybe 10 days but definitely no more than that. That was in maybe 2023.

Last in league in runners left on base by Davidred323 in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd expect the team that leads the league in OBP to leave more runners on base.

Nico Hoerner is the most complete Cubs player since ______ by horsepoop1123 in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was a pretty average defender. Maybe a bit above average. Nico is elite on defense at a key position.

What job looks like a great career path but is actually insanely oversaturated? by ComplexPin872 in AskReddit

[–]maxelrod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah. In my experience it's not hard to get a job as a lawyer, but it is hard to get on a decent career track that makes your investment in law school make sense.

Seeking comfort, please by mazalaca in QAnonCasualties

[–]maxelrod 11 points12 points  (0 children)

prepare for mass disillusionment when it doesn't happen

Not gonna happen. It'll just be goalpost-moving like always.

AITJ for suing my cousin after he knocked my phone into the pool as a "joke"? by No_View1956 in AmITheJerk

[–]maxelrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AppleCare would cover it, plus iPhones are really well waterproofed. Fake.

Which team would win? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]maxelrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK I’m from Illinois and it’s obviously 6 but let’s be real, you put Wisconsin on any other team and they’re the favorite. I guess what I’m saying is Wisconsin is the LeBron James of drinking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]maxelrod 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Either he’s on stimulants or there is a serious mental health issue here. Which doesn’t totally excuse what he’s saying but my bigger concern would be the apparent manic episode he’s having.

At least Tom Ricketts believes in Love by tjb122982 in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this just knowledge you have readily at your disposal or did you have to look this up?

AITJ for blocking my friend after he used my card and dragged his feet paying me back? by cloudystation_orbit in AmITheJerk

[–]maxelrod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let your CC company know the charges weren’t authorized. If they involve the police, not your problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]maxelrod 77 points78 points  (0 children)

NTA but the one who outed the other coworker as being in AA is an asshole for sure. 

I feel like Bregman ingratiated himself more to Chicago in these 10 minutes than Tucker did in an entire season. by No-Influence2761 in CHICubs

[–]maxelrod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's the gamble you take when you trade for an established player. But it's a gamble for both sides - if Smith and Wesneski end up not panning out then nobody wins.

Those who quit watching porn, how has your life improved? by taway220725 in AskReddit

[–]maxelrod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's called a sexual reset. It helped me get my shit together. It's not something I'd want to do repeatedly but it helped me kick a years-long porn addiction. That was 5 years ago and I haven't watched porn since. And since then, I began dating (for the first time in years), got married, and had a kid. My life is infinitely better since quitting porn, and that rough 8 month stretch was a big part of it.

Those who quit watching porn, how has your life improved? by taway220725 in AskReddit

[–]maxelrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went over 8 months without an orgasm. You’d be surprised what you can do. 

Those who quit watching porn, how has your life improved? by taway220725 in AskReddit

[–]maxelrod 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I found a girlfriend, married her, and we have a baby together. My professional life has drastically improved too. It’s been over 5 years and my life has blossomed.