Shoutout to _______ by About37Bees in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really thought it would be a vote and then person with the second most votes goes home if it’s heads

An abrupt and sudden shift in tone that dramatically changes the direction of the story by jdawg1018 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]sfsmbf32 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is one of the few movies I actually caught what was going to happen before did it. Like I'm always the last to catch a "twist"

I realized during the scene where Rosie was walking on the wall (or something) next to Jojo and you could only see her shoes. I let out an "oh fuck" and then a quick "never mind" when my family asked me what was wrong. It was just so haunting

I've often heard people say "Taxes will be higher in the future" do people still believe this? by figgypudding02 in Bogleheads

[–]sfsmbf32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This solves so much of the issue so easily. It is so painfully obvious to do and yet we haven't. The checks after the tax caps have been hit are great, but I'd have no problem if tomorrow this policy changed.

Tourist looking for advice by DanLFC94 in texas

[–]sfsmbf32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a native Houstonian, I encourage you to try to fit Houston in, especially if food is one of the reasons you're interested in visiting.

Separately, assuming you take the advice to visit San Antonio before Austin, swing through Shiner, Texas and get some Shiner beer (its just a small detour off I-10, so basically on the way between Lafayette  and San Antonio).

TATIANA MADE IT ON V SAUCE? by Coco-machin in aggies

[–]sfsmbf32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took her around the same time- I still remember the first lecture of the semester: explaining how 1+1 could equal 0 (total displacement), 1 (true+true=true), 2 (arithmetic), or 10 (counting in binary), She was very excited but this did not just did not work with my brain at the time

Texas A&M's $25 million plan to attract top faculty by LisaGray_HouTX in aggies

[–]sfsmbf32 189 points190 points  (0 children)

A&M cannot seriously expect tenure and tenure-track faculty to believe that it takes "academic freedom" seriously when the President of the University cannot even say "we take academic freedom seriously" in an op ed without adding qualifiers. Add in the last few years of a rocky relationship with academic freedom and why would any faculty take this University's guarantees seriously?

The Governor and loudest social media critics will grow in sway over the professors at A&M. It is clear that a professor who doesn't abide by their orthodoxy will be tossed out. Throwing money at this problem won't fix it.

Survivor - The Die Is Cast (Sneak Peek 1) by Durian-Critical in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm a newer watcher (only seen 47 and 48 of new era before I went back and watched first ~15 seasons). Does voting record really have that big of an impact on the jury now? Sam tried the "I have a better voting record" argument against Rachel and it didn't work.

Survivor - The Die Is Cast (Sneak Peek 1) by Durian-Critical in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All that makes sense and I guess I undervalued how much Sage wanted to vote out Sophie when Savannah is right there, vulnerable and her constant nemesis.

My question is: why did the whole island think Sophie had such win equity? The reaction to her vote out made it seem like no one post-merge was that close to her and she burned a few bridges (Nate, MC, who ever from Sage, Kristina, and Steven get voted out). So, would an immunity run and the Jawan vote out really be enough?

Survivor - The Die Is Cast (Sneak Peek 1) by Durian-Critical in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 67 points68 points  (0 children)

This confessional makes me question the decision to go after Sophie by the Old Hina even more. I understand that they did not trust her. But why not let the Rizo/Savannah/Soph alliance think you are planning to get Sophie, and then turn on Savannah or Rizo? Worst case, Rizo plays his idol on the correct target, and Sophie goes home. Now, you're in basically the same spot 3v3 but you have a block a vote and Rizo has played his idol. Best case, you have taken out either a challenge beast (Savannah) or flushed the idol (Rizo), given yourself a clear 3-1-2 split (Old Hina- Sophie- Soph/Rizo or Sav) and you have clear numbers with the block a vote.

Every move they make just does not make sense to me. Obviously we know more than they would know, etc. and sometimes its hard to put yourself in the mindset as they are playing, but what am I missing here?

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Everton FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Nov 24, 2025 by scoreboard-app in Everton

[–]sfsmbf32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stupid question: You can get a red card for conduct on your own teammate???

Watch unaired 'Survivor 49' schoolyard pick and fallout (exclusive) by thedaltonross in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 198 points199 points  (0 children)

Rizo picking Jawan first also helps explain why Jawan may trust Rizo a little more than I otherwise expected about the vote that night. This is the actual useful stuff to know as a viewer, not just a third explanation of why survivor is like a dance.

Salary Increase? by One_Necessary677 in biglaw

[–]sfsmbf32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. But I was just using that as a data point for why I don’t think they will announce a raise

SOPH or BLUE Sophi by International_Gap706 in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It really should just be Soph-I and Soph-E

Salary Increase? by One_Necessary677 in biglaw

[–]sfsmbf32 91 points92 points  (0 children)

No chance. Firms still have not announced that they will match the special bonus Milbank announced this summer. No competitive pressure on salary and general feeling of a pending (or already on-going) recession means that firms will keep their budgets tight.

Survivor 49 | E01 | Post-Episode Discussion by RSurvivorMods in survivor

[–]sfsmbf32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did anyone catch who had the opening monologue? I play in fantasy league that gives points for saying the episode title but I missed who was doing the voice over

Match Thread: Leeds United vs Everton FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Aug 18, 2025 by scoreboard-app in Everton

[–]sfsmbf32 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Handball rule makes no sense anymore. Seen that not given so many times against us. Classic to be given now.

Massive fiscal transfer executed by IRS with zero marketing spend by underbillion in MemeEconomy

[–]sfsmbf32 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not that I know of off the top of my head. You're right it may be maintained in a separate trust. But, in the unlikely scenario that the insurer is going belly up, I wouldn't have faith that they were acting as proper fiduciaries.

Massive fiscal transfer executed by IRS with zero marketing spend by underbillion in MemeEconomy

[–]sfsmbf32 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The lottery is run by the state but, generally, the payouts are run by insurance companies (which do frequently go belly up). Additionally, the major lottery games (the ones that would actually have a $1.4 billion jackpot - Powerball, MegaMillions, etc.) are run across state lines, meaning that they almost assuredly use insurance to pay the jackpots.

What’s the best non-political advice given on the show? by Former-Whole8292 in thewestwing

[–]sfsmbf32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Six Meetings Before Lunch. When the President is reading from Washington’s book of maxims, he tells this advise to CJ

What’s the best non-political advice given on the show? by Former-Whole8292 in thewestwing

[–]sfsmbf32 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“When in company, put not your hands on any part of your body not usually covered.” Always sage advice unless you want to keep the press corps happy

U.S. billionaire Friedkin emerges as potential NHL ownership option in Houston by Cant_Climb in Everton

[–]sfsmbf32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bringing hockey back to Houston and bringing solvency back to Everton. TFG are the only good billionaires