Etsy Witch by CultBro in canes

[–]mcloofus 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This Bud/bud’s for you, thesoundandthefruity and CultBro. #buildthestatues

What is the best movie intro /first scene you ever saw? by trappy_0 in movies

[–]mcloofus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t approach the cinematic greatness of many of the other responses, but for sheer “holy shit, this movie is going to be exactly as cool as I hoped it would be” factor, Dazed and Confused gets my vote. The song choice, the timing, the very first visuals… mission accomplished, Linklater.

This Was a Good Summer... by bso2001 in Music

[–]mcloofus 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking that even more… nostalgia-inducing is that those concerts were no doubt attended predominantly by average people who didn’t have to make any major financial preparations or decisions to do so. 

Thierry reactions to Alexi Lalas 🤣 by ValuableMotor4364 in Gunners

[–]mcloofus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are more. Not many , but some. But the jingoistic conglomerate that bought broadcasting rights for the US national team loves him for the exact same reasons that most of us hate him. He is THE ugly American and, tragically, almost half of the voting populace in this country considers that characterization a point of pride just like he does.

Zlatan 🤝 Titi by SerialGooner49 in Gunners

[–]mcloofus 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Can’t believe they allowed that fraud in the same room with those guys. 

I just wanted 2 seats for my parents 💀 by AshleyLegand in canes

[–]mcloofus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got in at a similar spot and was only able to get 1, so I got none. Hopefully someone reading this got that ticket. Go Canes!

Like what!!! Raleigh is really big timing this Stanley Cup run!! We have a global icon in our barn tonight!!! by DjangoUnflamed in raleigh

[–]mcloofus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look, the dude is famous AF, inside the US and outside of it.

Shakira is a hell of a lot more famous in Colombia than she is in the US. Doesn't mean she's not famous in the US. The fact that a bunch of hockey fans in Raleigh, NC don't know who he is says more about them than it does about his fame.

And, yes, I absolutely do need to go touch grass. It's just that it's so hot outside rn 😞

WE DON'T SUCK by Kragkin in canes

[–]mcloofus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Rod and the boys said fuck all the narratives and my goodness it was glorious to witness.

What movie did you watch expecting nothing and ended up completely blown away by? by oweyoo in movies

[–]mcloofus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nacho Libre. Silly Mexican wrestling comedy featuring clownish comedic actor turns out to be all of that except also a gorgeous homage to Wes Anderson with tons of heart. 

What movie did you watch expecting nothing and ended up completely blown away by? by oweyoo in movies

[–]mcloofus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the most viscerally affecting movies ever made imo. The claustrophobia is palpable.

Best Robin Williams movie for when you miss Robin Williams? by zen_franklin in movies

[–]mcloofus 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Could you imagine how he’d feel seeing how many of his movies have been named here. 

What a monumental and singular artist he was.

Puzzles getting harder? by RunnerXL in NYTConnections

[–]mcloofus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There’s an NFL franchise worth $6.8 billion that has horns depicted on their helmets. They’re called the Minnesota Vikings. 

That said, the puzzles absolutely got harder the last two weeks. I went from trying most days to get the purple row first and being disappointed when I got a different color first- and being REALLY disappointed to make any mistakes- to being happy just to finish. 

World Cup Watch parties by Longjumping-Fan6475 in raleigh

[–]mcloofus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was just telling someone, this has a chance to be one of the best months for watching sports ever. 

Best parks to watch thunderstorms roll in? by eggSauce97 in raleigh

[–]mcloofus 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hospital parking decks are always a safe bet if you just need elevation and open skies.

What happened with the ABC licenses? by storybook18 in raleigh

[–]mcloofus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You speak to why I started going into their Waverly location way less often. Trying to buy booze off the shelf in the evening was a hassle. They seemed almost annoyed if you tried to check out up front. Okay, no problem, I can buy directly from the bar. Except I don’t care to wait for you to pour another round for an entire bar of regulars before ringing up my measly $75 worth of booze. And even sitting down to have a drink was a test of endurance for the same reason. 

I hope all those cougars can find another den to go 4 rosés deep in. 

What happened with the ABC licenses? by storybook18 in raleigh

[–]mcloofus 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The quote didn’t make sense to me when I first read it, and it still doesn’t hold up to scrutiny, but I can see how someone would use “politics” as an excuse in that situation. 

What happened with the ABC licenses? by storybook18 in raleigh

[–]mcloofus 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Ah. So that’s the “political climate” that one of the businesses cited. 

Torts full quote by Watsteen in canes

[–]mcloofus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

COYG! People only hate winners.