The even randomer thread

[Ogre]

I don't understand the whole "wanting to fight people at work" thing. Gotta think most guys just wanna show up, get their hours, and go home without being hassled too much.

It’s a jealousy thing with this dude. I’m foreman. He’s not. I’m lead instructor. He’s not even in the program. I’m recording secretary. He’s not an officer.

 

He hands “business” cards out.

“Mr. Me. Pro.”

 

As lame as that is, It’s not a very good professional move to go total emo and make a huge ass of yourself in front of everyone.

[inkman]

It’s a jealousy thing with this dude. I’m foreman. He’s not. I’m lead instructor. He’s not even in the program. I’m recording secretary. He’s not an officer.

 

He hands “business” cards out.

“Mr. Me. Pro.”

 

As lame as that is, It’s not a very good professional move to go total emo and make a huge ass of yourself in front of everyone.

Yeah it's not apples to apples but anyone with that kinda attitude where I work isn't getting promoted and will most likely be gone in a short while. The people I've promoted have been the guys who go the extra mile, put in the time and effort without any look at me moments. My current assistant (not what we call him but for this purpose it fits) was what I described to a T. He did everything asked and much more without ever being asked. I feel like this type of employee is dwindling by the second. Kids don't have this mentality for better or worse. I'm sure it benefits them in some capacity.

[TrueBlueGED]

So I'm visiting my parents, thus i have access to cable TV. I just saw a commercial with Morgan Freeman lip syncing Mary J. Blige. That did more to make me think about getting cable again than every annoying mail advertisement I have ever received put together.

[shrader]

I don't understand the whole "wanting to fight people at work" thing. Gotta think most guys just wanna show up, get their hours, and go home without being hassled too much.

 

I don't understand the whole "wanting to fight people" anywhere thing.  Once you hit 20 or so, you should be way past those days.  I can see alcohol fogging up that part of your brain, but even then it is still ridiculous.  It was by far the worst thing about beer league hockey in the Boston area (and I'm sure other areas too).  We're all adults here, you don't need to punch me in the face because I was within 20 feet of your goalie.

 

It does remind me of my favorite fight moment though.  My high school team wound up in a brawl at the end of the game when the other goalie attacked our forward who scored the GWG at the buzzer.  For whatever reason, half the players were diving into a pile up, which was pure stupidity.  Anyway, I was trying to act as crowd control, pulling people out of that pile.  This kid on the other team crosschecks me, throws his stick down and starts screaming "let's go".  I ignored him and he made a move towards me.  He then stepped on his own stick and fell flat on his ass.  I was done with crowd control at that point because I couldn't stop laughing.

[Doohickie]

Yeah it's not apples to apples but anyone with that kinda attitude where I work isn't getting promoted and will most likely be gone in a short while.

 

If that happened where I work, security would be called, the guy who tried to start the fight would be escorted out and we'd never hear of him again.

[sabills]

I don't understand the whole "wanting to fight people" anywhere thing.  Once you hit 20 or so, you should be way past those days.  I can see alcohol fogging up that part of your brain, but even then it is still ridiculous.  It was by far the worst thing about beer league hockey in the Boston area (and I'm sure other areas too).  We're all adults here, you don't need to punch me in the face because I was within 20 feet of your goalie.

 

It does remind me of my favorite fight moment though.  My high school team wound up in a brawl at the end of the game when the other goalie attacked our forward who scored the GWG at the buzzer.  For whatever reason, half the players were diving into a pile up, which was pure stupidity.  Anyway, I was trying to act as crowd control, pulling people out of that pile.  This kid on the other team crosschecks me, throws his stick down and starts screaming "let's go".  I ignored him and he made a move towards me.  He then stepped on his own stick and fell flat on his ass.  I was done with crowd control at that point because I couldn't stop laughing.

 

 

The only time I ever called into WGR and talked on the air was when that one Bills coach got in a fight with some teenagers. I was so angry about it, because, like, really? You're an adult. I was exasperated.

[PASabreFan]

The only time I ever called into WGR and talked on the air was when that one Bills coach got in a fight with some teenagers. I was so angry about it, because, like, really? You're an adult. I was exasperated.

And Petey hitting that kid.

[sabills]

And Petey hitting that kid.

 

That too! I wasn't a big fan of him before, but god. If you can't control your temper maybe you shouldn't be around kids.

[darksabre]

Our cleaning lady at the office is from the Philippines and today we were talking about coffee and she told me in her country they make rice coffee. I was a little curious about what exactly that meant and it turns out they roast rice and then make "coffee" with it. 

http://lovers.coffee/the-rice-coffee/

[josie]

I know it ain't Thursday but this is essentially the non Thursday compliant thread, right?

 

Best friend's boss has had a ton of women come forward with allegations of assault/other nastiness that I won't get into. I knew the guy well. Always found him scuzzy and had heard horror stories from his exes, but well, I was complacent because the culture of his tattoo shop/social circle was always blue humor and edginess.  I rolled with it and had lots of banter with him over the years, and generally ignored his come-on's and pervier comments. My friend would call him out on his line crossers and he'd cut her hours or otherwise screw with her. 

 

Long story short- it's clear he did this crap- my friend quit last night and is starting at a better shop this weekend. I'm glad I don't have any tattoos from him. I feel like crap that I was yet another person who maybe in a sense enabled this d!ckhead over the years. Not only did his actions directly harm those he assaulted, the ramifications affect so many others who worked for and with him. Fu*k garbage people. I hope someone takes his happy ass to court. Don't get a tat at voodoo monkey if it somehow stays open after this. He's a sh!tty artist to boot. 

[Marions Piazza]

Our cleaning lady at the office is from the Philippines and today we were talking about coffee and she told me in her country they make rice coffee. I was a little curious about what exactly that meant and it turns out they roast rice and then make "coffee" with it. 

 

http://lovers.coffee/the-rice-coffee/

very interesting, i may have to try this.  i make my own horchata from time to time, love the rice flavor.  thanks for sharing

I know it ain't Thursday but this is essentially the non Thursday compliant thread, right?

 

Best friend's boss has had a ton of women come forward with allegations of assault/other nastiness that I won't get into. I knew the guy well. Always found him scuzzy and had heard horror stories from his exes, but well, I was complacent because the culture of his tattoo shop/social circle was always blue humor and edginess.  I rolled with it and had lots of banter with him over the years, and generally ignored his come-on's and pervier comments. My friend would call him out on his line crossers and he'd cut her hours or otherwise screw with her. 

 

Long story short- it's clear he did this crap- my friend quit last night and is starting at a better shop this weekend. I'm glad I don't have any tattoos from him. I feel like crap that I was yet another person who maybe in a sense enabled this d!ckhead over the years. Not only did his actions directly harm those he assaulted, the ramifications affect so many others who worked for and with him. Fu*k garbage people. I hope someone takes his happy ass to court. Don't get a tat at voodoo monkey if it somehow stays open after this. He's a sh!tty artist to boot. 

do not burden yourself thinking this way, you didn't enable him.  the guy was likely a POS for years before you knew him and he would have continued to act that way had you never even met him.  please dont blame yourself.

[josie]

very interesting, i may have to try this.  i make my own horchata from time to time, love the rice flavor.  thanks for sharing

do not burden yourself thinking this way, you didn't enable him.  the guy was likely a POS for years before you knew him and he would have continued to act that way had you never even met him.  please dont blame yourself.

I'm not really- I just feel dirty for having been his friend. I cut all ties to him when all of this came to light, and it felt weird- you worry if you're overreacting, or the stories are not true... but in this case-  no, it's for real. 

I'm also somewhat projecting how my friend feels- she worked there for years, most of her tattoos are done by him... just absolutely sh!tty all around. I know she'll be happier at the new shop, but I'm worried about her- this is going to be really hard on her. I hope no one gives her any sh!t. I will annihilate them. 

[inkman]

If that happened where I work, security would be called, the guy who tried to start the fight would be escorted out and we'd never hear of him again.

I wasnt referring to fighting, just someone with the attitude that individual had. I don't think any workplace allows fist fights, outside of the NHL :FLIRT:.

[nfreeman]

Honest question. Is there a level of "FU" in someone's past that may actually be desirable? Or in this PC world, as a company, are you required to hire June or Ward Cleaver?

 

Well, everyone will have his or her own views on this.  I generally agree that this incident shouldn't make her unemployable for life.  However, the job we're hiring for requires that the person interact with clients and other outsiders in a professional manner and generally reflect well on us to the outside world.  Since this incident was pretty recent, this young woman obviously can't be trusted to do so at this point in her life.

[shrader]

It's nice to know that my breaks work.  They shouldn't need to be tested by idiots on cell phones who no look run out in front of 65 mph traffic on a 4 lane road, but at least they passed the test.

[Wyldnwoody44]

The people watching at Disney is sublime.... The amount of FUPA I've seen is near vomit worthy

[MattPie]

Our cleaning lady at the office is from the Philippines and today we were talking about coffee and she told me in her country they make rice coffee. I was a little curious about what exactly that meant and it turns out they roast rice and then make "coffee" with it. 

 

http://lovers.coffee/the-rice-coffee/

Very cool! I have a big bag of Genmaicha tea at home, which is a mix of roasted rice and green tea. It's an interesting taste.

[ubkev]

The people watching at Disney is sublime.... The amount of FUPA I've seen is near vomit worthy

People watching is an underrated activity. It's especially fun when you're with a person as assholeish as yourself.

[SwampD]

I downloaded the Duck Duck Go add on for Firefox and made it my default browser.

 

It's like there is this whole other internet out there that I didn't know was there because Google kept funneling me only where I've already been.

[Eleven]

People watching is an underrated activity. It's especially fun when you're with a person as assholeish as yourself.

 

Long time ago, when I lived in Washington, my then girlfriend and I would pick a tourist family and follow them for HOURS.  They went into a coffee shop?  We went into the coffee shop.  They went to a bar?  We went to the bar.  Etc.  We would kill entire Sundays doing this.  It was so much fun.

[WildCard]

Long time ago, when I lived in Washington, my then girlfriend and I would pick a tourist family and follow them for HOURS.  They went into a coffee shop?  We went into the coffee shop.  They went to a bar?  We went to the bar.  Etc.  We would kill entire Sundays doing this.  It was so much fun.

Did you always bury the bodies in the same place too or did you switch it up?

[Eleven]

Did you always bury the bodies in the same place too or did you switch it up?

 

We never buried the bodies.

[PASabreFan]

Long time ago, when I lived in Washington, my then girlfriend and I would pick a tourist family and follow them for HOURS.  They went into a coffee shop?  We went into the coffee shop.  They went to a bar?  We went to the bar.  Etc.  We would kill entire Sundays doing this.  It was so much fun.

And you like to pick on my mental health.

[Drunkard]

We never buried the bodies.

 

Good. Leave them out in the open to let the other tourists know what's coming.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Long time ago, when I lived in Washington, my then girlfriend and I would pick a tourist family and follow them for HOURS.  They went into a coffee shop?  We went into the coffee shop.  They went to a bar?  We went to the bar.  Etc.  We would kill entire Sundays doing this.  It was so much fun.

 

And now we have finally found out who the famous (and until now still at large) DC Stalkers were / are.

 

Don't go anywhere Interpol will be in touch shortly.