Return of the Mighty Observations Thread

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Flex wrote:
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An observation: Every once in a while I remember that dinosaurs were really just feathered nerds and I get kinda bummed out.
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Kory wrote:
25 Feb 2019, 8:16pm
Flex wrote:
23 Feb 2019, 3:59pm
An observation: Every once in a while I remember that dinosaurs were really just feathered nerds and I get kinda bummed out.
What's wrong with feathers?
Feathers are for nerds, Kory.
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Flex wrote:
25 Feb 2019, 8:36pm
Kory wrote:
25 Feb 2019, 8:16pm
Flex wrote:
23 Feb 2019, 3:59pm
An observation: Every once in a while I remember that dinosaurs were really just feathered nerds and I get kinda bummed out.
What's wrong with feathers?
Feathers are for nerds, Kory.
Tell that to all the frat guys wearing headdresses.
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Kory wrote:
25 Feb 2019, 8:37pm
Flex wrote:
25 Feb 2019, 8:36pm
Kory wrote:
25 Feb 2019, 8:16pm
Flex wrote:
23 Feb 2019, 3:59pm
An observation: Every once in a while I remember that dinosaurs were really just feathered nerds and I get kinda bummed out.
What's wrong with feathers?
Feathers are for nerds, Kory.
Tell that to all the frat guys wearing headdresses.
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So, I'm attempting to repair my Emma Goldman mug, mostly because it's a nice big size. A few years ago, the handle broke in two places, so I glued it together. A few months ago, it broke again, three places. Last night, the Little Asshole (aka new cat) knocked it over, handle is now four pieces. The Boss is rolling her eyes at my efforts, but I told her that I'm an ER doctor yelling, "You're not going to die on my shift!" Basically, I'm a hero.

edit: Frankemug will not die.
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Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:16pm
So, I'm attempting to repair my Emma Goldman mug, mostly because it's a nice big size. A few years ago, the handle broke in two places, so I glued it together. A few months ago, it broke again, three places. Last night, the Little Asshole (aka new cat) knocked it over, handle is now four pieces. The Boss is rolling her eyes at my efforts, but I told her that I'm an ER doctor yelling, "You're not going to die on my shift!" Basically, I'm a hero.

edit: Frankemug will not die.
Photo on 26-02-19 at 2.21 PM.jpg
Fine work doc. The next time I'm in a car crash I'm coming to yours for repair.
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Marky Dread wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:25pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:16pm
So, I'm attempting to repair my Emma Goldman mug, mostly because it's a nice big size. A few years ago, the handle broke in two places, so I glued it together. A few months ago, it broke again, three places. Last night, the Little Asshole (aka new cat) knocked it over, handle is now four pieces. The Boss is rolling her eyes at my efforts, but I told her that I'm an ER doctor yelling, "You're not going to die on my shift!" Basically, I'm a hero.

edit: Frankemug will not die.
Photo on 26-02-19 at 2.21 PM.jpg
Fine work doc. The next time I'm in a car crash I'm coming to yours for repair.
Give me enough Gorilla Glue and a customer who doesn't care how it looks, I'll be a zillionaire!
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Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:27pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:25pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:16pm
So, I'm attempting to repair my Emma Goldman mug, mostly because it's a nice big size. A few years ago, the handle broke in two places, so I glued it together. A few months ago, it broke again, three places. Last night, the Little Asshole (aka new cat) knocked it over, handle is now four pieces. The Boss is rolling her eyes at my efforts, but I told her that I'm an ER doctor yelling, "You're not going to die on my shift!" Basically, I'm a hero.

edit: Frankemug will not die.
Photo on 26-02-19 at 2.21 PM.jpg
Fine work doc. The next time I'm in a car crash I'm coming to yours for repair.
Give me enough Gorilla Glue and a customer who doesn't care how it looks, I'll be a zillionaire!
I wish you all the very best with your new career move. :mrgreen:
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Marky Dread wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:30pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:27pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:25pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:16pm
So, I'm attempting to repair my Emma Goldman mug, mostly because it's a nice big size. A few years ago, the handle broke in two places, so I glued it together. A few months ago, it broke again, three places. Last night, the Little Asshole (aka new cat) knocked it over, handle is now four pieces. The Boss is rolling her eyes at my efforts, but I told her that I'm an ER doctor yelling, "You're not going to die on my shift!" Basically, I'm a hero.

edit: Frankemug will not die.
Photo on 26-02-19 at 2.21 PM.jpg
Fine work doc. The next time I'm in a car crash I'm coming to yours for repair.
Give me enough Gorilla Glue and a customer who doesn't care how it looks, I'll be a zillionaire!
I wish you all the very best with your new career move. :mrgreen:
Two days later …
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Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:36pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:30pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:27pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:25pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 3:16pm
So, I'm attempting to repair my Emma Goldman mug, mostly because it's a nice big size. A few years ago, the handle broke in two places, so I glued it together. A few months ago, it broke again, three places. Last night, the Little Asshole (aka new cat) knocked it over, handle is now four pieces. The Boss is rolling her eyes at my efforts, but I told her that I'm an ER doctor yelling, "You're not going to die on my shift!" Basically, I'm a hero.

edit: Frankemug will not die.
Photo on 26-02-19 at 2.21 PM.jpg
Fine work doc. The next time I'm in a car crash I'm coming to yours for repair.
Give me enough Gorilla Glue and a customer who doesn't care how it looks, I'll be a zillionaire!
I wish you all the very best with your new career move. :mrgreen:
Two days later …
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:lol:
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An observation - I hate people.

The organization where I work just held its annual trivia night, which I am in charge of. It's a fundraiser. A fundraiser to benefit underserved children in St. Louis. We don't get a lot of people from outside our members and volunteers, but, we of course, allow anyone to come. This random guy called me a couple of days beforehand to ask specifics - what between-round games we were playing (dead or alive and purse scavenger hunt), what the prize money was, etc etc. I explained to him that while we do distribute prize money, since it's our 14th year doing this and it is one of our larger fundraisers, most people give back the prize money. Since, you know, it's going to help needy kids. He was all grumbly about that, but he came anyway. Well, at the event, this woman decides that she doesn't want us to do the Dead or Alive game. Yes, it's crass, but it's funny - to participate, you give a dollar and the emcee reads a name ("Abe Vigoda") and you put your thumb up if he's alive and thumb down if he's dead. Again, due to the fact that it's a fundraiser and 99% of the attendees are members or volunteers, they generally donate the winnings back and get a hearty cheer. And one of the local funeral homes sponsors it. Anyway, for whatever reason, this woman says she will donate $500 if we DON'T do Dead or Alive. We couldn't exactly turn this down - there were 300 people there, so the most we would have received for the game was $300 (and usually, only 2/3 of the crowd participates).

So, today I get an irate phone call from this guy. He says the only reason he even came to our trivia night was because we were doing Dead or Alive, and he had multiple offers from his friends to go to other trivia nights (sure, Jan) and he turned them down. He demanded I refund his $25 entry fee because he can't afford to be throwing $25 away like this. I reminded him that, while I am happy to do so, he is essentially taking away a winter coat or backpack full of school supplies from a needy child (yes, I know, that was a bit much, but this guy was a dick).

My boss is, of course, all pissed at me. Because to her, this is *my* fault. I hate my boss. I hate this guy. I basically hate everyone but Dave Gahan.
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JennyB wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 4:55pm
An observation - I hate people.

The organization where I work just held its annual trivia night, which I am in charge of. It's a fundraiser. A fundraiser to benefit underserved children in St. Louis. We don't get a lot of people from outside our members and volunteers, but, we of course, allow anyone to come. This random guy called me a couple of days beforehand to ask specifics - what between-round games we were playing (dead or alive and purse scavenger hunt), what the prize money was, etc etc. I explained to him that while we do distribute prize money, since it's our 14th year doing this and it is one of our larger fundraisers, most people give back the prize money. Since, you know, it's going to help needy kids. He was all grumbly about that, but he came anyway. Well, at the event, this woman decides that she doesn't want us to do the Dead or Alive game. Yes, it's crass, but it's funny - to participate, you give a dollar and the emcee reads a name ("Abe Vigoda") and you put your thumb up if he's alive and thumb down if he's dead. Again, due to the fact that it's a fundraiser and 99% of the attendees are members or volunteers, they generally donate the winnings back and get a hearty cheer. And one of the local funeral homes sponsors it. Anyway, for whatever reason, this woman says she will donate $500 if we DON'T do Dead or Alive. We couldn't exactly turn this down - there were 300 people there, so the most we would have received for the game was $300 (and usually, only 2/3 of the crowd participates).

So, today I get an irate phone call from this guy. He says the only reason he even came to our trivia night was because we were doing Dead or Alive, and he had multiple offers from his friends to go to other trivia nights (sure, Jan) and he turned them down. He demanded I refund his $25 entry fee because he can't afford to be throwing $25 away like this. I reminded him that, while I am happy to do so, he is essentially taking away a winter coat or backpack full of school supplies from a needy child (yes, I know, that was a bit much, but this guy was a dick).

My boss is, of course, all pissed at me. Because to her, this is *my* fault. I hate my boss. I hate this guy. I basically hate everyone but Dave Gahan.
Why on Earth is your boss mad about this at all? Sounds like you hosted a successful event (hey, you made at least $200 more dollars than you were planning to out of one portion of the evening) and you have one weirdo who wants a refund. Who cares?
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No good deed goes unpunished is as eternal as death and taxes. So much to dislike about people's behaviour—generally, who gets their gotch in a knot about a fundraiser for needy kids? Roll with shit and be glad you're helping; at the very least, keep your complaints to yourself—but if you're saying you can't afford the $25 to go, don't go. Is that one silly game really worth $25?

(Also, I hope your boss sharts herself in a staff meeting.)
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JennyB wrote:
26 Feb 2019, 4:55pm
An observation - I hate people.

The organization where I work just held its annual trivia night, which I am in charge of. It's a fundraiser. A fundraiser to benefit underserved children in St. Louis. We don't get a lot of people from outside our members and volunteers, but, we of course, allow anyone to come. This random guy called me a couple of days beforehand to ask specifics - what between-round games we were playing (dead or alive and purse scavenger hunt), what the prize money was, etc etc. I explained to him that while we do distribute prize money, since it's our 14th year doing this and it is one of our larger fundraisers, most people give back the prize money. Since, you know, it's going to help needy kids. He was all grumbly about that, but he came anyway. Well, at the event, this woman decides that she doesn't want us to do the Dead or Alive game. Yes, it's crass, but it's funny - to participate, you give a dollar and the emcee reads a name ("Abe Vigoda") and you put your thumb up if he's alive and thumb down if he's dead. Again, due to the fact that it's a fundraiser and 99% of the attendees are members or volunteers, they generally donate the winnings back and get a hearty cheer. And one of the local funeral homes sponsors it. Anyway, for whatever reason, this woman says she will donate $500 if we DON'T do Dead or Alive. We couldn't exactly turn this down - there were 300 people there, so the most we would have received for the game was $300 (and usually, only 2/3 of the crowd participates).

So, today I get an irate phone call from this guy. He says the only reason he even came to our trivia night was because we were doing Dead or Alive, and he had multiple offers from his friends to go to other trivia nights (sure, Jan) and he turned them down. He demanded I refund his $25 entry fee because he can't afford to be throwing $25 away like this. I reminded him that, while I am happy to do so, he is essentially taking away a winter coat or backpack full of school supplies from a needy child (yes, I know, that was a bit much, but this guy was a dick).

My boss is, of course, all pissed at me. Because to her, this is *my* fault. I hate my boss. I hate this guy. I basically hate everyone but Dave Gahan.

I feel ya.

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If you can't afford the $25, stay the fuck at home, no shame in that but dont donate and then say you want it back.

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