Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[Trewth]

I've been watching a fair bit of College Football recently, there seems to be a renaissance at the Running Back position. Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry are all guns.

 

[diegodcg]

I don't remember where the last Comm games was, but I think a 1 hour highlights package on CBC was all the coverage there was.

Glasgow 2014

 

[diegodcg]

I've been watching a fair bit of College Football recently, there seems to be a renaissance at the Running Back position. Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry are all guns.

American Football has grown massively in popularity over here in the past few years, and I do watch it on occasions (go Cowboys etc), but it remains my least favorite code of football for some reason.

That said, I have the tv on (though it's on mute) in the Oregon vs TCU game.
My Aussie friend who actually sold me the idea of supporting Port when I became interested in the AFL once lived in Oregon and was (or probably still is) a huge Oregon Ducks fan.

 

[I Dont Care]

I can't imagine anything less interesting than the commonwealth games. I would wager 60-70% of Australians would have no idea we are hosting it, or when it is.

No, I did not know and I'm 60-70% Australian

 

[68vette]

I've been watching a fair bit of College Football recently, there seems to be a renaissance at the Running Back position. Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry are all guns.

Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame.

Lost the Fiesta Bowl to the Buckeyes 44-28. Decimated by injuries all year. Gutsy effort.

 

[Grave Danger]

My Aussie friend who actually sold me the idea of supporting Port when I became interested in the AFL once lived in Oregon and was (or probably still is) a huge Oregon Ducks fan.

Mmmm...

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Are Darts a commonwealth games sport yet?

 

[chiwigi]

What did you study there? I graduated in Economics here in Brazil and economic history was my favorite subject so I applied for their MSc in Economic History and received an offer for it. To be honest I would still love to study it even though I'm no longer working in the field, as I'm still very interested in economics, but these days it's more of a hobby.

I've been to London as a tourist and I love the place but it's ridiculously expensive. Compared to northern cities such as Liverpool, the cost of living is awfully higher, just finding some place to live for a decent price (I did some research at the time) seems nearly impossible!

I read law there. As a student you don't really care if you have any money as everyone is skint so you can live grungy and close to the city. I worked as a doorman so had free booze and club entry to most place...which meant free partying and that went a long way.
I lived there again whilst in the military, but all my housing was paid for then...again that was a great perk! I lived in a multi million pound house on Clapham common for free and had a taxi pass! Good times! I loved London but couldn't live there 'normally' or now, it's one of those places where you need to be stinking rich or dirt poor or young and don't care to love it (in my opinion).

 

[raman]

Are Darts a commonwealth games sport yet?

So that's what Brett Lee's been up to since retirement.

 

[chiwigi]

haha
I love rugby league. Watched a game in England a few years ago (St Helens) and it became my favorite rugby code. I'd like to work in the organisation of either event.

As long as you become a Bunnies fan if you move to Sydney, you'll be alright.

 

[tribey]

I've been watching a fair bit of College Football recently, there seems to be a renaissance at the Running Back position. Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry are all guns.

They aren't a squirt of piss compared to #hayneplane mayte

 

[diegodcg]

As long as you become a Bunnies fan if you move to Sydney, you'll be alright.

Sorry. Penrith Panthers.

 

[Stromageddon]

Hey Alyx Has anyone ever told you you'd be very well suited to run a Facebook meme page

 

[Doctor Feel]

So it's going:

The force awakens (2015) ---> Rogue One (Dec. 2016) ---> Episode VIII (Dec. 2017) ----> Star Wars Anthology: Han Solo - that's right, the ultimate cash cow. (Dec 2018) ---> Episode IX (Dec 2019) ---> Star Wars Anthology: Boba Fett (2020)

Then after all of this, another Trilogy is to begin.

People are going to be pretty tired of Star Wars by 2020. Also Rogue One looks alright but the cast...not so much. Forrest Whitaker and Felicity Jones from um....um...the theory of everything? I guess.

 

[Portia]

So it's going:

The force awakens (2015) ---> Rogue One (Dec. 2016) ---> Episode VIII (Dec. 2017) ----> Unnamed star wars anthology film (Dec 2018) ---> Episode IX (Dec 2019)

People are going to be pretty tired of Star Wars by 2019. Also Rogue One looks alright but the cast...not so much.

bwuh? The cast of Rogue One is what has me thinking I'd go and see that one

 

[Doctor Feel]

bwuh? The cast of Rogue One is what has me thinking I'd go and see that one

Not my cup of tea, but i'll be seeing it anyway. I like Alan Tudyk, though.

 

[Peck]

bwuh? The cast of Rogue One is what has me thinking I'd go and see that one

The fact that only one woman is cast is pretty sketchy though...

 

[Portia]

The fact that only one woman is cast is pretty sketchy though...

Yep. Tokenism is pretty core to the Star Wars franchise, and looks like something Disney doesn't intend changing.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

A space opera? oh **** that

Edit: Oh it's sub-genre of sci-fi not related to music lol, I had visions of singing wookies n' such haha

 

[tribey]

A space opera? oh **** that

Edit: Oh it's sub-genre of sci-fi not related to music lol, I had visions of singing wookies n' such haha

It ain't over til the white guy voiced by the black guy sings

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Russell Crowe and Jackman in les mizz has sworn me off musicals for life

 

[raman]

Russell Crowe and Jackman in les mizz has sworn me off musicals for life

It should've sworn you off the following instead:

- Russell Crowe
- Hugh Jackman
- Les Mis

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

It should've sworn you off the following instead:

- Russell Crowe
- Hugh Jackman
- Les Mis

Well Ol' Russ is ok in the right roles but yea Jackman's acting ability is better suited to Summer Bay

 

[raman]

Well Ol' Russ is ok in the right roles but yea Jackman's acting ability is better suited to Summer Bay

And Les Mis is, was and always has been complete and utter aids.

Edit: the musical that is

 

[Jonts]

The other trilogy starts pre number 1?