The What’s What, Volume 120

Sorry about that last eyesore last month.  My computer broke and I had to use a formatting system I was not familiar with for WW 119.  New computer, back to normal.  Thanks for reading.

Back to collapsing, hey Red Sox fan?  The Yankees really rubbed shit in that open wound for you. -BroncksBombaz

First of all, I don’t get the strategy. Why let the hottest team in August (Rays) have a dramatic, emotional, playoff clinching win over you? Doesnt that worry you? You are feeding an awesomely hot team emotion the day before the postseason.  Why don’t you want the Red Sox in the playoffs?  They wouldnt have made it out of the first round.  I’m not sure you want to be playing the Rays again next week after they run through Texas.  Secondly, I wasn’t even all that upset.  It was more shock of the amazing baseball drama of what 10 runs over 2 games in a ten minute span can bring.    Seriously.  Im very grateful for the recent success of Boston that makes this moment of failure recognition nostalgic.  Just a riveting hour of baseball drama last night. On to cheering for underdogs, I still love baseball.  Let someone else have a parade.  Cool by me.

Which is more fun to cut? Vegetables vs Meat -Animadopt13

Cucumbers, zuchini and bell peppers are the funnest thing you can practice knife skills on.  Also, whenever Im butchering against the grain, I couldn’t help but get occasional visions of the animal still fuzzy and cute as I was cutting through something that would be pretty painful if it were still alive.   Their deliciousness rationalized away those thoughts pretty quick, though.  And the fact he wouldnt have a life at all if it wasnt for human consumption.

If you’re turned off by girls with tattoos or multiple piercings or ones that smoke, you need help.  They’re the hottest.  -BuoyWonder11

They aren’t necessarily a turn on either.  But I wouldn’t let any get in the way of caring about someone or being interested in someone.

So I’m dating a girl with Genital Herpes, What would be some good things to know or good reading material about the subject? -Crunx1056

She’s made haphazard decisions regarding access to her vagina in the past.  You will find it difficult to feel special in any way.  Don’t get genital herpes from her.

Dammit, I’m home alone, and there’s a big storm coming. -JustaStageName

The way you worded that makes you seem like youd be safe if Mommy was home to protect you, or something.

If Chipotle served Breakfast Burritos, would you buy them?-ChrisKamanMyMouth

Havent been lucky enough to have Chipotle yet.   But I love me some breakfast.  I would try one, for sure.

oh the joy of English weather-mastermonin

I was disappointed when I spent a week in London and it didnt rain once.  I never found DangerMouse, either. It was quite a disappointing trip.  It’s ironic that I essentially said: Nice weather + No rodents = Bad Vacation, but thats what happened.

What did you think of the Entourage finale? Felt like the show had run it’s course, but finales always make me sad. Heard a movie is def. in the works…but also heard unconfirmed rumors of a Ari Gold spinoff based on the finale scenes,  hear anything about that?-FoleyIsGod92

Terrible. The series started with movie politics and hollywood insider information, and ended up with three relationship angles like a dog-damned soap opera and everything wrapped up in a pretty bow just in time.  Eric and Sloans relationship is okay, apparently, because everyone lied to her face about E sleeping with her stepmother. Awesome closure, writers. I’m sure that relationship will last forever.

Is the title “Barista” really necessary?  You make coffee, motherfucker. STFU and go get me some.  They’re not any better than fast food workers. -InfernalMachine

Are any titles really necessary, though?  Maybe Doctor and Officer, that’s about it.

Do you believe that things happen for a reason? -CatPunchOneTwo

I believe that effects have causes, but in the religious/cosmic/supernatural sense I feel like you actually mean, no.

When you see a commersial and then buy the product, do you think that you’re responsible for your own decision or have you been so affected by the commersial that it’s not your fault that you bought the product?  As you probably understand, this was just an example, but this example can be used on MANY things.  Are we always responsible for our own actions or can we shift responsibility to media, marketing and other people who affects us daily? -ArkyLoLogist

Of course. People made the decision to buy the product based on the information presented in the commercial.  The commercial didnt choose anything. If it did, there would be no need for commercials.

Why do we care so much about seeing the console itself? As if the shape and size and color of the thing will somehow make it that much better or worse. -chaunni

I’ve never really cared about console design though. As long as the disc fits and isnt too loud, fine by me. Sure, lights and sleek design are nice and all, but I’d rather have a cardboard box that works over purrdyness.

Since when is it not okay to be a fan of players instead of teams???? Isn’t it the players that draw you to the teams, hell even the sport itself. ESPECIALLY when you live NOWHERE near any market of ANY team in ANY sport like I do… -BragginSlayer

Always, it’s always been uncool. Investing in a team should come with lows and highs, but you support them regardless.   Teams are about community, athletes are about themselves.  Very few people follow Darko Mlicic.  Millions follow the Warriors.  It’s for a sad person who knows nothing of loyalty, and everything about investing in a person who doesnt know you exist. 

What would happen if NBA players had to call their own fouls like in pick-up? In pick-up ball people get majorly looked down upon if they call too many of their own fouls and there tends to be a general agreement when a foul was actually made. Maybe you can have 1 ref on a monitor to settle disputes kind of as an arbitrator. Do you think NBA would be able to hold each other accountable for BS flops, or would they abuse the system?  INTERESTING TO PONDER NO? -anders115

Nope, not buying it.  When there’s hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, you better believe the situation would be a complete disaster.

The What’s What, Volume 23

Fill in the blank: It would be crazy if ______________ died. – salgoode125

Both Obama and McCain

Every month I pit two unlikely teachers against each other in a no holds barred death match and size up the two teachers (listing pros and cons and student testimonials) and its been a big hit so far, the only problem is that I need a catchy name.  -RJsquared1

Either “Class-Whoopin'” or “TeacherDome: 2 people enter, one gets SCHOOLED”

I don’t understand people who hate on people for tats/piercings. This kind of attitude is best left to 1952 and the Cold War. In any case, tats and piercings are older than Jesus. Literally. -CrunchyBjorg

Because shock value doesn’t make you an individual, it makes you a tool box with a bunch of piercings.  Stop trying to scare old people.

What’s funny, is frats in real life are actually a lot crazier than they are in movies. -Labradator2020

I spent about 17 years dreaming of entering a frat, and another 4 days to dismiss them completely without care during pledging.  I can’t believe the stuff people did for whatever reason. I had immediately decided to salvage my dignity and live in the dorms.

I see nothing unethical about shopping at Wal-Mart. Anyone who does has too much time on their hands. -Batistaownsjoo

I think it’s great that white-trash and poor people alike can come together and buy processed barded chicken and one-ply onesie outfits at the same place I go to get video games at 1 o’clock in the morning twice a year.

I just sat on my balls. That pretty much sums up how my day’s been going. -Nullset001

Jesus, I know, right! Bad positioning, there.  You think evolution would have done something to help us out by now.

I didn’t think it was possible.  but I am officially sick of blow jobs.  -ckickenkicker

Yeah, your jaw must be sore by now.

Rate a snack: Funyons -liddle_e

The first dozen or so are okay. They get salty and weird quick.  The texture is weird too. Too puffy.  I like the flavor of those first few, though.  7/10

OMG Pecan moved out of my Animal Crossing town! -SenatorNook3

My wife booted up the GC version recently and the animals yelled at her for not visiting in 147 weeks.

I have tan lines.. from my flip flop straps -Un_Jm_Lmy

If you are a girl, thats funny, and even a little cute.  If you are a guy, thats like the nazi flair for retards.

Age old question: Who shot first; Han or Greedo? -McCanadianEh

Greedo never shot at all. He was far too dead to return fire.  The question itself is a fallacy.

Highschool changes people. I used to know this really cool girl rocker who was fun to hang out with and go to concerts with. Highschool comes she hangs out with different people and shes acts likes some preppy bitch now who hates rock music and now listens to pop  from grade 9-10 I havent really talked or hung out with her. shes too busy with her other friends -blder34co

Experience changes people.   99% of the times, its for the better.  Quit being selfish, your friend is improving herself.  I’m sure she’s sorry its not to your approval, maybe she’ll apologize when she starts caring.  It probably wont happen soon, what with you all the way up there on that high horse of yours.

Who is your favorite Muppet? He might be the straight laced leader, but I’m still for Kermit.  Sweetums comes in a close second  -polmyra43

I’ve always been pro Rolf. For no particular reason. Seemed like the only Muppet I could trust. Plus, you know he smokes bongs. He never seemed to get enough play.