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TopicWhen did LEGO become outrageously expensive?
The_Critic
02/17/21 10:02:01 AM
#9
My gut feeling is also that the average piece size today is much smaller than in 1990. Lots more small connecting bits, fewer big blocks on average.
TopicIs being a sovereign citizen not allowed on GameFAQs?
The_Critic
02/12/21 11:35:55 PM
#12
Being a sovereign citizen on gamefaqs affords all the same benefits it does in real life.
Topicnobody names their kid Dick anymore
The_Critic
02/11/21 4:07:02 PM
#5
Same reason no one is named Bob. Its short for Richard, so you gotta be named Richard and choose to go by Dick. And that takes big dick energy, which is in short supply.
TopicWhat were the most disappointing games of all time for you?
The_Critic
02/10/21 4:01:03 PM
#4
Mortal Kombat on SNES
TopicMcDonald's is bringing back an old favorite to its menu after a customer revolt
The_Critic
02/10/21 3:42:59 PM
#21
Cajun McChicken was approximately 8.6 times better than the hot b spicy mcchicken. They need to bring it back.
TopicThe Race to 100% Internet Usage
The_Critic
02/10/21 3:23:44 PM
#5
Zaltera posted...
As of 2017, less than 93.2% of Americans were online? That sounds really weird to me.

youve probably just never been around real poverty then
TopicBMW lost its way.
The_Critic
02/07/21 6:08:19 PM
#10
BMW had a ~15 year period of making good cars, roughly 85-2000. E39 M5 was the last great car they made.

Good models:

3 series
E30
e36

5 series
e34
e39

6 series
e24 once it got the 3.5l

7 series
e32
e38
Topichow many interceptions will Brady throw tonight?
The_Critic
02/07/21 4:46:06 PM
#10
  1. 4th quarter, 3:30 left, down by 6. Throws an int 20 yards from the end zone. He then takes off his helmet, throws up, and then starts crying.
TopicWords that are compliments but sound like insults
The_Critic
02/04/21 4:50:12 PM
#7
Ineffable. Im totally effable.
TopicMarjorie Taylor Greene (The QAnon Congresswoman) gives remarks about her removal
The_Critic
02/04/21 4:25:09 PM
#3
PoundGarden posted...
If only Jewish space lasers were real and had a sense of comedic timing

if Jewish lasers were real of course they would have a sense of comedic timing.
TopicFavorite tautological phrases?
The_Critic
02/03/21 3:01:48 PM
#7
If he dies, he dies.
TopicFavorite tautological phrases?
The_Critic
02/03/21 3:00:04 PM
#6
Its deja vu all over again.

TopicCountries Ranked by Intelligence
The_Critic
02/03/21 1:06:00 PM
#16
Seems ridiculous, an IQ of 60 is like unable to really function as an independent adult. Someone with an IQ of 60 could wash dishes if they are being instructed and monitored, probably couldnt live alone and do it themselves, though.
TopicAnti-homeless people* measures may be the single greatest civic failing of usa
The_Critic
01/30/21 5:32:38 PM
#6
Anti-vagrancy may be the term youre looking for.
TopicI'm gonna get back into Civ 6
The_Critic
01/26/21 3:44:18 PM
#13
Japan and Germany are the easiest I find. Japans district bonus is ridiculous. Germanys extra district makes things really easy, and love picking on city states early game.

Kupe can be really fun, especially with a terra map, gets a whole continent to himself!

but really with heroes and legends and secret societies, there are many more possible builds now. Seems like every country now has some way to get OP.
TopicI spent two unemployment checks on this music video, def worth it
The_Critic
01/26/21 3:31:05 PM
#10
I lasted 20 seconds.
TopicWhy does February have to be a monthlet?
The_Critic
01/26/21 1:39:34 PM
#3
To make it easier to remember which month is the weird one. Put leap years in the super short month. A June leap month would be chaos.
TopicPutting a suppressor on a gun does not make it silent
The_Critic
01/25/21 6:12:39 PM
#26
There are like 4 potentially sounds from a gun, suppressor only addresses 1 of them.
you have the explosion, which is what is suppressed. You have the action of the gun, the cartridge ejecting, and the bullet flying. The gun in the video is a 9mm, which is normally a supersonic load. So you are hearing the bullet breaking the speed of sound and the action of the gun in that video.

something like a .45, while a bigger round, will get more benefit from a suppressor since most of those rounds are subsonic.
TopicDoritos 3D is back for a limited time
The_Critic
01/25/21 6:03:03 PM
#9
They do taste way too much like bugles. And instead of nacho cheese they have some chili cheese that tastes like the frito flavor.

disappointing resurrection.
TopicIs Hay Mama Rock Me the most overplayed country song of all-time?
The_Critic
01/25/21 5:47:02 PM
#4
Achy Breaky Heart was everywhere back in the day.
TopicWhat are some hidden gem movies that I can watch
The_Critic
01/25/21 5:25:06 PM
#24
How old are you willing to go? I recently caught a classic Charles Bronson flick from the 70s called The Mechanic. It was poorly remade with Jason Statham about a decade ago and thats one you can miss. But the Bronson version just fits together so nice.

A few months back I went through a Bogart phase. Casablanca remains superb. African Queen is amazing, the Treasure of the Sierra Madre holds up very well. The Maltese Falcon though, wasnt a fan.
TopicCalifornia Pizza Kitchen is the best frozen pizza
The_Critic
01/24/21 12:21:22 AM
#36
I just had an original crust Screamin Sicilian Holy Pepperoni pizza.

Coming out of the box box the first thing that is obvious is the overwhelming amount of pepperoni. This pizza takes toppings seriously.

Oven preheated and pizza directly on the middle rack, the results were disappointing. On the California Pizza Kitchen, the thin crust leans into the crispy-ness. On the Screamin Sicilian, the classic error of overly done crust occurred. The abundant pepperoni and acceptable sauce and cheese couldnt overcome the hard tack as crust.

I did get a second one at the same time so I will do another review with a pan next time. But for now

Taste - 7/10
Value - 7/10 - at $5.98 marginally cheaper than the CPK but worst taste but about 33% more pizza.
Selection - 6/10 in my store but looks like potentially 9/10 overall. Very meat heavy though.
Box art - 10/10 mustachioed mouth looking like its eating the pizza. Love it.

overall - second tier za directly on the rack. On a pan will be tried later.
TopicThings you are surprised Trump never did.
The_Critic
01/21/21 4:05:05 PM
#29
Go to war with Iran.
TopicDoes anyone have ideas on how to fix a book who barely stays together?
The_Critic
01/20/21 6:58:09 PM
#8
nothanks1 posted...
don't make human books dude

Necronomicon 2 needs to be written, though.
TopicDo you still see yourself living in the same region in 20 years as you do now?
The_Critic
01/20/21 6:56:00 PM
#2
Live in Seattle, want to move somewhere with lower cost of living.
TopicHoly shit, I have such bad buyer's remorse after getting a Vita.
The_Critic
01/20/21 6:53:55 PM
#3
I thought it had terrible ergonomics.
TopicThe Office is overrated. Prove me wrong
The_Critic
01/20/21 6:34:43 PM
#40
It is a good show, but typically was the third best show on NBCs Comedy Night Done Right. 30 Rock was better through its run, Parks and Rec after season 2 stomps it, Community seasons 1-3 crushes it, My Name is Earl minus the Billie episodes destroy it.
TopicWhat's a good game to play if I only have an hour per day?
The_Critic
01/20/21 6:09:45 PM
#13
Minesweeper
TopicYour reaction: Jiren returns in new episodes of Dragon Ball Super
The_Critic
01/20/21 6:07:56 PM
#25
Dragon Ball Super is one of the worst pieces of media put out this century. There are no real stakes. Sure, there is an artificial existential threat, but the audience never takes it seriously. Then they just add new forms of powering up and tournaments and call it a show.

if you want to watch strong men grunt and yell, watch a shot putter.

Dragon Ball Super ratings:
Character development - 0/10
Antagonists - 2/10
Training montage - 1/10
New transformations - 3/10

TopicIf you put juice in a Brita, will it filter out the sugar?
The_Critic
01/20/21 12:45:02 PM
#8
If you are asking me, yes. 1 filter can do a couple of gallons of vodka before its shot compared to hundreds of gallons of water
TopicIf you put juice in a Brita, will it filter out the sugar?
The_Critic
01/20/21 12:43:35 PM
#6
ive britad vodka before, never juice. With vodka is mellowed out the taste.

so drink vodka instead.
TopicThat coward didn't even pardon Julian Assange or Edward Snowden LOL
The_Critic
01/20/21 12:42:27 PM
#20
Hexenherz posted...
People keep calling him a "whistleblower" - by dictionary definition you might try to claim that point, but from a legal perspective he is objectively in no sense of the term a "whistleblower". He violated many, many laws and there is no legal recourse at this point for him to try to claim protection.

Snowden exposed the federal government doing unconstitutional surveillance. He is absolutely a whistleblower.

TopicITT: Movie trilogies that got progressively better
The_Critic
01/19/21 3:46:44 PM
#32
lzual posted...
The Matrix
Alien
Terminator
Rocky

STFU
TopicAre you saddened that there are no more physical movie rental places?
The_Critic
01/19/21 3:32:48 PM
#12
I miss the smell. I miss going on a Friday with friends and selecting movies. I dont miss them being out of all the good new releases for 2-6 months. I dont miss the late fees.
TopicCalifornia Pizza Kitchen is the best frozen pizza
The_Critic
01/18/21 5:46:56 PM
#1
But it is one of the worst names. I have never been to one of the restaurants but its a bad restaurant name too. The Sicilian, Margherita, Four Cheese and Uncured Pepperoni are all top notch. Regularly priced at $6.19 at my local target, I recommend you try one today.

Taste - 10/10
Value - 8/10
Selection - 8/10
Name - 2/10

Topic'Critics are the least valid way to judge any film, book, game, or other media.'
The_Critic
01/18/21 2:36:01 AM
#20
People are too stupid to know what they like or not. They need someone to tell them what stinks.
TopicWhy do you rarely see male nurses?
The_Critic
01/13/21 8:49:35 PM
#21
I had a nurse tell me before the civil war was to the change in nursing being a male dominated to female dominated profession.
TopicPeople that don't watch the NBA, why not?
The_Critic
01/13/21 8:34:57 PM
#43
Too much focus on offense. For about 30 years now the rules have progressively moved to a more offensive style of basketball in the NBA.

too much flipping and ticky tack fouls.

the rise of the super team also makes it a lot less interesting. Every year there seems to be fewer teams actually competing to win.

the players are the best theyve ever been, this is the most talented era to date, the game has just gotten worse.

FIBA / Olympics are great. NCAA isnt as good as it used to be but its now better than NBA as it has gotten worse at a slower rate.
TopicTalk about your pets!
The_Critic
01/12/21 3:19:58 PM
#28
Ive got a 85 pound yellow lab / Great Dane mix. He ignores all people food except cheese and spicy Asian food. Cheese gives him erections, spicy Asian food he waits for me to leave alone for a second, eats as fast as he can, and then 2-3 hours later has terrible diarrhea.
TopicWhats so bad about Romney?
The_Critic
01/12/21 11:16:10 AM
#9
If he ran as he was Mass. governor he could have won. But to win the nomination he had to get passed republican primaries, which he needed to move to the right to support.
TopicTrump bursts through your wall and grabs your neck
The_Critic
01/11/21 7:58:23 PM
#13
I grab him by his pussy.
TopicSo why would someone be against free healthcare and free college
The_Critic
01/11/21 1:35:36 PM
#24
Because there is no such thing as free healthcare or college. Someone is paying for it.

I support a public healthcare option. If you dont have private insurance, you get Medicare like insurance with payroll deductions. And a tiny (say 1%) flat payroll tax on everyone.

My problem with free college is I dont think modern universities try to contain costs at all. Get rid of all the administrative staff, the bajillion sports that every student has to pay for, the arenas, etc. get down to $5k and Id say its in the public interest then.

Alternative, Id be interested in subsidizing STEM, medical, teaching.

I dont see it in the publics interest to pay for some kids $200,000 communications degree.
TopicCould the world survive without all this Social Media crap?
The_Critic
01/10/21 10:31:47 PM
#9
Define social media. How is CE different than social media, if it is?
TopicHow much of a difference do you really think there is between new corvettes and
The_Critic
01/10/21 6:13:28 PM
#4
Quality of materials and fit and finish.
TopicNow I ain't saying she's a gold digger but
The_Critic
01/08/21 5:51:23 PM
#3
I know a former bunny ranch prostitue that owns a gold mine. She likes being called a gold miner, hates being called a gold digger. FYI.
TopicHoly shit I nearly fucking died (JoJo spoilers)
The_Critic
01/08/21 4:24:22 PM
#8
I was hoping this topic would be about fried potato wedges.
TopicI feel like America has a big problem of not allowing redemption/forgiveness.
The_Critic
01/08/21 4:16:38 PM
#28
Part of the problem is thinking those that have different values than you require redemption / forgiveness.
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