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  • l3ulvl
    Hall Of Fame
    • Dec 2009
    • 17166

    #61
    Re: Off-Topic

    Originally posted by JHamilton9
    Having to face the truth, it would be revealed that Frank won George in a poker game.

    "That night, I was on a roll. Cleaning the house. The guys on my left and right were folding and eventually going broke. But there was this one guy, Bill... a smug idiot, who wore a pinky ring. And he brought his baby with him. He had the audacity to bring his baby. Who brings a baby to a poker game?! I tell you what, there was something more going on with that baby. That baby was a prop. That baby was meant to distract the other players, but he wasn't going to distract me. That baby may have taken out the other players, but he wasn't taking out Frank Costanza. Baby, I was on a roll. I WAS ON A ROLL!!! AIN'T NO BABY GOING TO TAKE THIS NIGHT AWAY FROM ME!!!"

    "Then it was me and Bill. Mano a mano. The stakes were high. And there it was in my hands: a diamond flush. It was like the heavens were telling me to wipe him out. To play coy, I called. He raised. I called again. He raised again. So, I decided to raise. He didn't have the cash, so I told him to throw in the pinky ring. I was going to get that pinky ring. He tossed it in. HOW DARE HE TAKE ME ON TONIGHT!!!"

    "Then he wanted to turn the cards. No, no, no. I raised again. Bill was sweating from his brow. He said he had nothing. I said, 'I want the baby.' He said, 'you can't have the baby.' I told him to 'either toss in the baby or fold. It's your call.' He said, 'you can't have the baby.' I said, 'toss in the bug-eyed ugly baby or you're a rube.'"

    "He tossed in the baby. We turned the cards. He had a pair of 4's! Against my diamond flush! WHO GOES ALL IN ON A PAIR OF FOURS?!!! A RUBE, I TELL YOU!!!"

    "So that's how you went from being Bill Vandelay's kid to becoming a Costanza."
    Why don't I get this reference? lol

    That's crazy creative if you came up with that out of the blue, but I feel bad like something went over my head
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    • countryboy
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      • Sep 2003
      • 52649

      #62
      Re: Off-Topic

      Yesterday I buried and said goodbye to a close friend who committed suicide.

      Please I encourage anyone who is going through troubling times and thinks that suicide is the only way out to please reach out to someone and talk. You can PM me here on OS and we'll talk.

      If you'd rather, you can call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

      There is help!

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      • JHamilton9
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        • May 2014
        • 1129

        #63
        Re: Off-Topic

        Originally posted by l3ulvl
        Why don't I get this reference? lol

        That's crazy creative if you came up with that out of the blue, but I feel bad like something went over my head
        I momentarily took off-topic off the rails. I'm sorry you felt it went over your head.

        The Seinfeld reference about George Constanza's parents just popped a big Frank Constanza "monologue" immediately into my head on why George didn't look like his parents. It was no reference to a particular episode.

        And to add a little info about myself... years ago, I was once an aspiring television writer and belonged to the local writers guild. We used to do improv as an exercise. Someone would set the scene: Kramer drags Jerry to a new ice cream shop, or you are being interviewed live on the local news, or why does George have red-headed parents when he isn't a redhead. Then several of us would either write or act out the scene. If you've seen "Who's Line Is It Anyway?," then you would easily recognize that exercise.

        At times, it would get crazy, but it was all in good fun. Plus, it helped us clear out our heads and focus better when we would write.

        I hadn't done anything like that in years. It's funny how the Seinfeld-referenced post immediately triggered that in my head.

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        • Majingir
          Moderator
          • Apr 2005
          • 47056

          #64
          Re: Off-Topic

          First snowstorm of the winter (last time it snowed enough here to shovel was back in November).

          Logically I spent part of the evening looking up summer cottage rentals. Been a while since that's happened. Usually its just mini road trips for a long weekend or so. This year sounds like it'll be a fun week long stay near a beach.

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          • l3ulvl
            Hall Of Fame
            • Dec 2009
            • 17166

            #65
            Re: Off-Topic

            Originally posted by JHamilton9
            I momentarily took off-topic off the rails. I'm sorry you felt it went over your head.

            The Seinfeld reference about George Constanza's parents just popped a big Frank Constanza "monologue" immediately into my head on why George didn't look like his parents. It was no reference to a particular episode.

            And to add a little info about myself... years ago, I was once an aspiring television writer and belonged to the local writers guild. We used to do improv as an exercise. Someone would set the scene: Kramer drags Jerry to a new ice cream shop, or you are being interviewed live on the local news, or why does George have red-headed parents when he isn't a redhead. Then several of us would either write or act out the scene. If you've seen "Who's Line Is It Anyway?," then you would easily recognize that exercise.

            At times, it would get crazy, but it was all in good fun. Plus, it helped us clear out our heads and focus better when we would write.

            I hadn't done anything like that in years. It's funny how the Seinfeld-referenced post immediately triggered that in my head.
            I've never thought about bald george's hair color as it relates to Frank and Estelle, but I did wonder why their anger combination didn't make George the craziest and most furious human ever

            I knew it wasn't Berkowitz!

            very late edit: wait a minute, I just realized you merged Jerry Stiller characters together, since on King of Queens he wagered Carrie's name in a poker game

            ugh I'm slow
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            • kehlis
              Moderator
              • Jul 2008
              • 27884

              #66
              Re: Off-Topic

              Just want to run something by everyone before I officially declare my TV dead. I consider myself decently tech savy but I know there are people here who know much more than me.

              So the TV is a four year old Vizio. Not a terrible TV, not a great one but never had any problems with it until today.

              Was watching the Dan Patrick show this morning but had to go into my office to take a work call for a little over an hour. I left the TV on.

              When I came back, the TV was off. Thought nothing of it at the moment, it happens due to inactivity sometimes and when I'm watching the DP show, I tend to not touch the remote so it very well could have been a couple hours of inactivity.

              The TV will no no longer power on and shows no signs of even wanting to try.

              A couple things.

              I've had the current set up (all the same devices) for about the same time I've had this TV and have never had an issue.

              There are a few additional Christmas lights in the living room but not more than I've ever had. There is only one breaker for this room.

              Through my troubleshooting (I'll get to that) I found out that whatever happened, has now caused the surge protector the TV was plugged into to stop working 100%. What I mean by that, is some of the outlets are working while others aren't (that's strange to me, hoping someone may be able to help me out there but I"m thinking that's tied to what caused the issue)

              Regarding troubleshooting,

              I've done everything google suggests to reset a Vizio TV. That generally starts and stops with unplugging it, holding the power button on the TV itself for and arbitrary amount of time (I've tried them all) and then plugging back in. That's supposed to fix it. Not for me.

              I haven't found anything I can do TV specific to troubleshoot.


              I've tested multiple outlets in the room. I've made sure that other devices will work in every outlet I've tried but the TV won't work with any of the outlets.

              I also grabbed an extension cord and tried the TV with an outlet on a different breaker with no luck.


              So my question to those of you that made through all that.

              Is it dead? (I'm assuming yes)
              What would be your best guess that caused it?
              Any other suggestions out there?
              Does anyone think it would even be worth it to have a technician look at it to see if a fuse blew inside?


              It's not under warranty.
              I really don't want to pay someone to look at it to tell me it's dead on the off chance it isn't.



              Truth be told, I want to be able to say I did my due diligence to my wife and use it as an excuse to get a 4k TV anyway. And have been looking to move on from vizio TV's.

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              • tdawg3782
                I hate you Norv
                • Nov 2003
                • 4803

                #67
                Re: Off-Topic

                Originally posted by kehlis
                Just want to run something by everyone before I officially declare my TV dead. I consider myself decently tech savy but I know there are people here who know much more than me.

                So the TV is a four year old Vizio. Not a terrible TV, not a great one but never had any problems with it until today.

                Was watching the Dan Patrick show this morning but had to go into my office to take a work call for a little over an hour. I left the TV on.

                When I came back, the TV was off. Thought nothing of it at the moment, it happens due to inactivity sometimes and when I'm watching the DP show, I tend to not touch the remote so it very well could have been a couple hours of inactivity.

                The TV will no no longer power on and shows no signs of even wanting to try.

                A couple things.

                I've had the current set up (all the same devices) for about the same time I've had this TV and have never had an issue.

                There are a few additional Christmas lights in the living room but not more than I've ever had. There is only one breaker for this room.

                Through my troubleshooting (I'll get to that) I found out that whatever happened, has now caused the surge protector the TV was plugged into to stop working 100%. What I mean by that, is some of the outlets are working while others aren't (that's strange to me, hoping someone may be able to help me out there but I"m thinking that's tied to what caused the issue)

                Regarding troubleshooting,

                I've done everything google suggests to reset a Vizio TV. That generally starts and stops with unplugging it, holding the power button on the TV itself for and arbitrary amount of time (I've tried them all) and then plugging back in. That's supposed to fix it. Not for me.

                I haven't found anything I can do TV specific to troubleshoot.


                I've tested multiple outlets in the room. I've made sure that other devices will work in every outlet I've tried but the TV won't work with any of the outlets.

                I also grabbed an extension cord and tried the TV with an outlet on a different breaker with no luck.


                So my question to those of you that made through all that.

                Is it dead? (I'm assuming yes)
                What would be your best guess that caused it?
                Any other suggestions out there?
                Does anyone think it would even be worth it to have a technician look at it to see if a fuse blew inside?


                It's not under warranty.
                I really don't want to pay someone to look at it to tell me it's dead on the off chance it isn't.



                Truth be told, I want to be able to say I did my due diligence to my wife and use it as an excuse to get a 4k TV anyway. And have been looking to move on from vizio TV's.
                Keep in mind I'm not an expert by any means but what you're describing, especially with plugs on the surge protector also not working, seems like the short may have come from the TV side as opposed to a surge coming from an outlet.

                Honestly it does seem like you've done your due diligence. I think it's dead. Get that new one. They are so freaking cheap these days too.

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                • WaitTilNextYear
                  Go Cubs Go
                  • Mar 2013
                  • 16837

                  #68
                  Re: Off-Topic

                  Drivers of pick-up trucks are objectively the worst drivers on the road. Yes or no?
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                  • l3ulvl
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 17166

                    #69
                    Re: Off-Topic

                    Originally posted by WaitTilNextYear
                    Drivers of pick-up trucks are objectively the worst drivers on the road. Yes or no?
                    I can't speak for their driving skills, but why do they always park next to me? I'm positioning my car way out in the back of a parking lot, only to find a big *** truck next to me every damn time I get back. I try and slowly, sheepishly, blindly emerge from my parking space, only to have some jackass going 40 in the parking lot zoom up and give me gestures like I'm a huge jerk for attempting to do anything. Like, how dare I cautiously attempt to pull out of my parking space, I should just sit here and stay for the night. Wait for the jumbo truck to leave, wait for all maniacs to leave, and then get up at 2am with the knock on my window from a cop checking up on me, who notices my anxiety and deems I'm acting suspicious and takes me to jail.

                    Fun fact: my mind actually works that way
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                    • slickdtc
                      Grayscale
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 17109

                      #70
                      Re: Off-Topic

                      Originally posted by WaitTilNextYear
                      Drivers of pick-up trucks are objectively the worst drivers on the road. Yes or no?


                      I’ve never noticed this trend. They do seem to be the ones who will get right up on you though. That might also be due to the fact they’re sat higher up and their presence is more noticeable.

                      The psychology of driving intrigues me.
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                      And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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                      • Fresh Tendrils
                        Strike Hard and Fade Away
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 36135

                        #71
                        Re: Off-Topic

                        Originally posted by slickdtc
                        I’ve never noticed this trend. They do seem to be the ones who will get right up on you though. That might also be due to the fact they’re sat higher up and their presence is more noticeable.

                        The psychology of driving intrigues me.
                        Yeah. They seem to be more tailgaters than anything. I rarely see a pick-up truck doing something absurd. In my travels it's usually a minivan or smaller SUV driving without any sense.



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                        • WaitTilNextYear
                          Go Cubs Go
                          • Mar 2013
                          • 16837

                          #72
                          Re: Off-Topic

                          Originally posted by WaitTilNextYear
                          Drivers of pick-up trucks are objectively the worst drivers on the road. Yes or no?
                          Updated: Motorcyclists are the worst drivers on the road.

                          Also, people who ride bicycles in the snow are not smart.
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                          • jeremym480
                            Speak it into existence
                            • Oct 2008
                            • 18224

                            #73
                            Re: Off-Topic

                            Originally posted by kehlis
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                            The same thing just happened to my Samsung KS8000 that I bought in December 2016. I was playing NBA 2K stopped to eat dinner, went back 15-20 minutes later and the black screen of death.

                            I brought it to a local repair shop with the thinking that if I could get repaired for less than $300-400, then that would be better than trashing a $1100 tv that I only had for 3 years. I left it with the repair guy and he called back and said that the backlight went out. He repaired that, then said it was the board. New boards are $400 but there are used ones on eBay for around $100. They take them off of other damaged TV's so I've made sure to only order ones that I can return and so far I've ordered three and none of them have worked for my TV.

                            To make a long story short, it's still not working and the repair guy may have told me to order the wrong part. I'm getting a different part in and hopefully, that one does the trick but all of this ordering, returning, and running back and forth to the repair guy has been extremely frustrating.

                            In the meantime, I bought a new tv (I got the LG C9 and I highly recommend it if it's in your price range) for my mancave and planned on upgrading my bedroom TV with the KS8000 if it ever gets fixed.
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                            • BurghFan
                              #BurghProud
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 10145

                              #74
                              Re: Off-Topic

                              Originally posted by jeremym480
                              The same thing just happened to my Samsung KS8000 that I bought in December 2016. I was playing NBA 2K stopped to eat dinner, went back 15-20 minutes later and the black screen of death.

                              I brought it to a local repair shop with the thinking that if I could get repaired for less than $300-400, then that would be better than trashing a $1100 tv that I only had for 3 years. I left it with the repair guy and he called back and said that the backlight went out. He repaired that, then said it was the board. New boards are $400 but there are used ones on eBay for around $100. They take them off of other damaged TV's so I've made sure to only order ones that I can return and so far I've ordered three and none of them have worked for my TV.

                              To make a long story short, it's still not working and the repair guy may have told me to order the wrong part. I'm getting a different part in and hopefully, that one does the trick but all of this ordering, returning, and running back and forth to the repair guy has been extremely frustrating.

                              In the meantime, I bought a new tv (I got the LG C9 and I highly recommend it if it's in your price range) for my mancave and planned on upgrading my bedroom TV with the KS8000 if it ever gets fixed.
                              Your story (and kehlis's) remind me of something that happened with my family's compouter monitor back in the 90s. My cousins were over and I think we'd been taking turns playing a game on the computer or something and at one point while I was sittingi at the computer I turned away for 5-10 seconds to talk to my cousin and when I turned back the monitor was dark. My mom took it to Best Buy or somewhere to be looked at and the repair person said it had arced and blown out. Just funny how it picked that exact moment when I turned away for less than 10 seconds to do so.
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                              • Caulfield
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                                • Apr 2011
                                • 11039

                                #75
                                Re: Off-Topic

                                Originally posted by WaitTilNextYear
                                Drivers of pick-up trucks are objectively the worst drivers on the road. Yes or no?
                                maybe. if they are, then Prius drivers have to be a close second lol
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