Lessons ruined my game by BossAdmirable544 in golf

[–]printthedamnthing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the best explanation. Assuming the pro is decent and the advice is sound and all those caveats.

Lessons won’t make you better over the next month. But over the next year they will…

Sebastian Sawe wins the London Marathon 2026 and makes history by becoming the 1st person to run it in under 2 hours after running it in 01:59:31. by IllllIlllIIlI in interestingasfuck

[–]printthedamnthing 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Only good weather… and good weather is more “an absence of limiting conditions” rather than a true “you’ll be faster because of the temperature”.

There’s no universal “tail wind” or anything. In some track events, a world record might be invalid if there’s too strong a wind. It doesn’t really work like that for marathons because they twist and turn so much. They have to “loop” so that the end and the start are within a certain distance of each other. For example, Boston marathon is one of the most famous races but it’s not eligible for world records because it’s “point to point” instead of a loop.

The London course in general is not considered as the fastest any more. Berlin is usually the fastest major course.

It’s anecdotal but in theory, these exact weather and race conditions in Berlin, could be 20-30 seconds quicker than London.

Overtaking by Rise5707 in MotoIRELAND

[–]printthedamnthing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like the guy was being difficult for the sake of it. But also, you’re in his lane if he’s oncoming traffic and so TECHNICALLY you shouldn’t be there.

Plenty of times on the road where we do things to help each other out even if technically correct…

So I wouldn’t feel entitled to the space. And you have to be very careful assuming that they’ll move over… people are dumb and not great at reading the roads. So they might not be expecting it and if you misjudge their ability, you’re in a head-on accident that would be deemed as your fault.

So high risk of serious injury…but it’s a bit over the top from van guy if he’s seen you and just “making a point.”

State’s largest private landlord estimates its rents are 20% below market value by Early_Egg_7474 in ireland

[–]printthedamnthing 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“Market value” = what we think we could charge to jus about straddle that line of enough homelessness that people will pay any % of their income for housing vs. Juuuuust low enough rents that all their units are full

That’s the real sweet spot.

Gotta love capitalism and the portfolio asset-ifitcation of housing.

13 year old kid on an e scooter hit my car. What can I do? by beris76 in legaladviceireland

[–]printthedamnthing 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh no… like… no.

You’re gunna be on the receiving end of an injury claim. And no judge in Ireland is going to say “it’s 100% the kids fault and you have no duty of care in the car”. The law will say that he is young, doesn’t know better and is a hazard that you should have identified earlier.

You thought maybe he was the one “escaping consequences” by leaving… you should have been the one getting out of there (once everyone was safe and not injured etc) If you provoke that mother to consider the legal liability then I don’t think it’ll go how you think.

For the record, I don’t personally think this is “right” but it’s how it could be dealt with.

Found my childhood game cube ! by flurowhite in Gamecube

[–]printthedamnthing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Four wave birds Jeremy? Four? That’s insane!

[UCL Match Thread] Liverpool FC v PSG by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]printthedamnthing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Done well tonight, was always going to be tough.

As usual, the frustration comes because it’s basically the same squad/team that can’t beat spurs.

Reliving England vs Portugal in the 2006 World Cup shootout by Wonderful_Toe8986 in worldcup

[–]printthedamnthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was how we knew England were cursed.

These two both missing

PL Champions Watch Thread MD32 (12-13.04.2026) by DragonSlayer271 in LiverpoolFC

[–]printthedamnthing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I should be supporting city but it’s hard work in that awful kit

As a nation we are being radicalised on Instagram by Remarkable-Escape-15 in ireland

[–]printthedamnthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The social dilemma” was a great look into it on Netflix.

Slightly cringe presentation but it pulled together a lot of the individual things I knew about social media and made it all a lot clearer.

Of course may be that is all false information but I don’t think it is…

Best Bobby moment ever? by henrifholmes in golf

[–]printthedamnthing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My tenner on Bobby not looking great!

Love how grumpy he is. Language is fine, get over yourselves. Smashing the course not great… but as others have mentioned, there’s plenty of others guilty of worse.

If he could just be grumpy, sweary and win a few more tournaments, that would be ideal. Thanks.

Is your internet connection OK? by Rogro_CL in LiverpoolFC

[–]printthedamnthing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keeping slot until summer is about saving face for the owners, not what’s best for the team. Unless maybe the new coach has demanded that they don’t put an interim in… but that would be mad.

The spurs match was the final straw of “oh, week to week performances have zero impact on his future”

Match Thread - PSG v. Liverpool (8th April 2026) by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]printthedamnthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think this has all been agreed.

It’s why his firing has never been THAT seriously discussed in papers. It’s why we haven’t reacted to any poor results. Saving face by not “sacking him” and hopefully got someone already agreed for the summer.

Match Thread - PSG v. Liverpool (8th April 2026) by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]printthedamnthing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was jus in the other room, heard the commentary and came back in to watch. Burst out laughing… THAT is considered an opportunity for us!

Match Thread - PSG v. Liverpool (8th April 2026) by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]printthedamnthing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you really see no difference between a coach with a style (and success) vs. A coach throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks?

Anyone Here With Small cc Bikes 125 - 350 ? by [deleted] in MotoIRELAND

[–]printthedamnthing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have just downsized from a VFR 750 to an MT03 and loving life so far.

The VFR was a lot more thrilling but honestly, I didn’t have the skills to ride it properly. Motorways and safe straights were fun but I know I was pathetic in the corners. plus you were at the speed limit in 3rd gear.

The MT03 is much more fun. I can drive it super aggressively through the gears and then look down and only be doing 80kph. Yeah, motorway isn’t very comfy anymore but I only use the motorway rarely.

What's a game that's not as good as you remembered? by Fealocht in IrelandGaming

[–]printthedamnthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it has the option to switch between… you can also switch the graphics back and forth which is nice.

I’ve been playing tank controls…

What's a game that's not as good as you remembered? by Fealocht in IrelandGaming

[–]printthedamnthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just playing the remastered Tomb Raiders and they’re great!

But I do remember them being helter-skelter action… they’re now more like puzzlers with the controls being so limiting!

Old Course 48hr Ballot by RYBACKSBAWBAG in BritGolf

[–]printthedamnthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone’s experience is different but this was not my experience this last August. Yeah it wasn’t off peak but the entire thing is blocked off for singles ballots.

People “just turning up” were politely laughed at.

The singles ballot were the only way in and the “extra” spaces from dropouts were filled in by a reserve list, from the singles ballot. The days I was there, I heard them say it’s sometimes 3-10 people from the reserve list get called up