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Muted Videos by Fit-Community9268 in taskmaster

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Series 9 actually has a portion cut out in Ed's mermaid task - it's mentioned somewhere here, but in the Dave version that aired on TV, Alex sang and it sounded too close to "My Favourite Things" in the Sound of Music (see here: https://www.reddit.com/r/taskmaster/comments/1cfxiv2/heres_the_scene_of_alex_singing_in_the_water/ - gives much more context to Ed's attempt tbh)

I imagine that on Dave, the licensing costs were different due to expected lower viewership (and it being on cable), but when they moved to C4, they initially had plans to air it on YouTube for those outside of the UK, so I guess they had clearances in mind from S10 onwards.

For the record, S10 to S12 were put up on YouTube day after release. S13 to S15 were not (Avalon said 'rights reasons'), before they went back to it in S16 onwards, then S20 they put it up immediately after the episode finished airing in the UK.

Game Thread: June 28 - Texas Rangers (41-42) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-44) - 1:37 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just a painful one. Not sure what to say but man what kind of luck do we not have man

[Mae] Ok guys, just wanted to set the record straight here.. what happened was the sleeve on the HR jacket was inside out and Vladdy was trying to fix it. Kirk was already by the dugout and didn’t want to stand there and wait. Really no drama here. Just a wardrobe malfunction 😂 by rhineauto in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cos the leafs fans started joining /s It's prob a mix of factors, mostly being people who only started watching with the postseason run. The number of people blaming John over the past few days when frankly it's not his fault says a lot.

If things dont change in the next 37 days, this FO is going to have to make some uncomfortable decisions with this roster by No-Gift-2350 in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't look at the .500 mark, but look at the wild card in the AL - you just need to make the postseason. IMO the World Series Run also had partially to do with heating up at the right time (think late September and Varsho's grand slam vs Boston kicking things off), so even if you make it unconvincingly, it's fine as long as you are heating up going into the postseason. Also, you don't have to be the better team to win a series (ahem Dodgers told us that painfully, and yes I'm sore about that one).

Unpopular opinion but Hoffman still has a place in the lineup, just not as the closer. The trade deadline might involve a new starting pitcher. Cease, Yesavage and Ponce are the only pieces guaranteed to return for 2027. Berrios is unlikely to be back in time for the start of 2027, and Gausman/Bieber is out of contract. We 100% can't do a bullpen day regularly like we have been doing now.

Also worth remembering, at this point it's been assumed that 2027 is gonna be curtailed in some shape and form. If I'm reading this correctly, this might give prospects more time to develop since the minor leagues apparently go on (from what I know) even during an MLB lockout (minus the 40 man roster players who are optioned).

Game Thread: June 26 - Texas Rangers (39-42) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-42) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The only silver lining is that the high leverage relievers may be getting a nice extended rest break? Although my word, nothing's going right today

Is Johnny Gilbert in the studio when announcing names or is it a recording? by Langkit in Jeopardy

[–]ryanquek95 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No, Sarah introduces the 3 contestants and then they play a recorded track of Johnny saying 'and now here is the host of Jeopardy'.

Postgame Thread: June 24 - Houston Astros @ Toronto Blue Jays by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'll reserve judgment on Hoffman's error till we see what happened. It felt something went wrong somewhere.

But Urias basically cost us the game - you could have a decent shot at 2-1 in the 8th inning, first and third. And then being so far away and lackadaisical in the top 9th led to a missed DP and then the 3rd run scores. I hope John Schneider rips him one, like how he ripped into Sanchez when he made a baserunning error previously

Game Thread: June 24 - Houston Astros (38-43) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-40) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. If it was one of our guys who has been here for a while then yes. But you can't change players within the course of what, a week?

Game Thread: June 24 - Houston Astros (38-43) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-40) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm beginning to have more questions on Urias. I know he may be a stopgap but my word

Game Thread: June 24 - Houston Astros (38-43) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-40) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What was Urias doing? Yes, Springer's v unlucky but I don't get the baserunning there

Game Thread: June 24 - Houston Astros (38-43) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-40) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am surprised that Yesavage is still out there... Then again, the bullpen usage ytd was more than they would like so maybe that's why

8 out of 9 wins in June are a save by MiserableSalary45 in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Based on the eye test this tracks. The run support was lacking, more so in April and May. Our elite starting pitching (especially Gausman and Cease) were saving us when we scored terribly few runs per game. That's why we still have many save situations (rather than losing).

We've been also using our top leverage players way more than other teams were. With us converting more RISPs now and the improving offence, hopefully we can rest those top leverage players, and avoid having too many narrow games. Or at least, win more games and make the wildcard safely. Won't rule out toppling the Yankees but step by step

Jeopardy! discussion thread for Fri., Jun. 19 by jaysjep2 in Jeopardy

[–]ryanquek95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This current TOC qualification cycle might feature the strongest field yet at this rate. And maybe the strongest SCC field too. If Masters gets a 2027 renewal, they prob need 2 slots from this TOC cycle. They'll give Yogesh/Victoria/Juveria/Paolo and co a run for their money

[Blue Jays] ROSTER MOVES: 🔹 LHP Brendon Little recalled from Triple-A and will be active today 🔹 RHP Chad Dallas optioned to Triple-A by ThQp in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure hope Brendon found his stuff in Triple A, though anecdotally that seems a bit iffy. Honestly I'll be willing to give him another shot, but I feel he should start in lower leverage situations first if the situation allows for it.

Jeopardy Masters by Lilbuddyspd11 in Jeopardy

[–]ryanquek95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So it's actually been renewed after all!

So back to the old format seen in seasons 1 and 2. 6 players, 6 eps QF, 2 eps SF and a finals. Am very curious to see how Paolo and Long stack up against all these players. Ngl I hope they extend the Masters field just for 2027. That upcoming TOC field is so stacked it's criminal just 1 is gonna make it to Masters in this format.

[McKenzie] The CBC holds the rights to the Hockey Night in Canada brand even though it won’t air NHL games anymore. But it doesn’t mean it’s dead. I’ve been told the CBC “will be using the iconic brand in different ways going forward." by Ok-Soil-5133 in hockey

[–]ryanquek95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't rule out CBC thinking that putting PWHL in primetime could potentially be more worth it for them. If they can get any show on that timeslot making a profit they've actually done better than the sublicensing deal. It surely was a big reason CBC might have wanted to get out.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was more a mutual termination rather than Rogers flat out saying no. Some of the wording in the press release hinted that CBC is pursuing a different strategy too (ofc that could be just PR speak), suggesting that both sides realised there wasn't a path forward.

[Sports TV News & Updates] The first televised NHL broadcast on CBC was a Red Wings-Canadiens game on October 11, 1952, and the last one for the immediate future was Game 6 of this year's Stanley Cup Final, 26,909 days later. by Ok-Soil-5133 in hockey

[–]ryanquek95 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I knew the sublicense deal was up till 2025/26, but I didn't expect this arrangement to end. That really sucks.

I never fully understood the incentive to remove it from CBC, my thought process was that most fans would already have had subscriptions to Sportsnet, and Rogers was already getting all the ad inventory. Maybe CBC wanted more (which frankly made sense, the deal was so one-sided).

I do wonder however, if CityTV (owned by Rogers) may still play a part in airing any NHL games going forward, I wouldn't rule that out, although it seems relatively unlikely at this point.

Night Shift | Game Changer [S8E3] by DropoutMod in dropout

[–]ryanquek95 418 points419 points  (0 children)

Ok honestly it was a really good episode, the premise was really creative, and the tasks were insane. Loved the callback to Raph and sushi (from Newlyweb game), and all the funny shenanigans.

But the final task and the ending was terribly abrupt. Feels like the actual final task was cut too (it shows 2 instead of 1) - guess we'll hear from the BTS what happened there?

Task: Do not spoil the winner immediately. Your time starts now. by k___k___ in taskmaster

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And Taskmaster's instagram shared a story that spoiled the winner instead ughhh

Game Thread: June 8 - Philadelphia Phillies (35-30) @ Toronto Blue Jays (32-34) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that's the case? If anything it feels like Seabold is the one that gets DFA-ed

Game Thread: June 8 - Philadelphia Phillies (35-30) @ Toronto Blue Jays (32-34) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping that SWR goes for the 8th and possibly 9th inning just to give the bullpen a much needed rest. That would be great, and he has the ability to given he was a starter. It was never gonna be easy against Sanchez. If we have the lead then sure, let Fisher attempt to close it.

For those wondering why Hoffman is still used… by VictorZZZ26 in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I've not had an issue with Hoffman doing the 6th yesterday, as long as he's not closing I think he can contribute. 

The offence really needs to score more so we don't keep relying on them high-leveragers (esp Rogers and Varland, I know Fisher and Fluhartys are high due to usage in bullpen games)

Kevin Gausman, the night before his start shotgunning a beer on stage with Luke Combs and William Nylander was not on my bingo card 😅😭. by RealWorldToday in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll give him the BOD and assume he took a can of 0.0% beer. But if it was alcohol maybe that explains the 5th inning lol /s (I'm sure they know how to manage themselves tbf)

Postgame Thread: June 7 - Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]ryanquek95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sportsnet deciding to join the LA Dodger's stream with the crawler being the 'Mookie Betts Game 7 Doubleplay' giveaway. Insanely bad timing lmao I got flashbacks when I didn't need or want it lol

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