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While these intros are mostly amusing, they're reeeeeally long. Do they not have that many awards to give out tonight?

Of course I'm not ahead. But someday, I will be 😉 It's like any other discretionary spending - only this one might pay off at some point. Maybe. Probably not. But, it's (allegedly) going to the state education fund, so I can tell myself it's helping someone.

Can I move in with you this year?

We can get subscriptions to both Powerball and Mega Millions in the state where I live, so I write 2 checks a year and sometimes I win 8 whole dollars. It's magical. There was one time (in the million or so years I've been doing this) that we came home from vacation and there was a $550 check in the mailbox. That was fun. That's also a benefit of a sub - I don't have to check (or even remember) my numbers. They just pay me if the numbers come up. I just wish they'd come up more often.

There are a few folks I've thought about putting on ignore, but instead I just developed my fast-scrolling skillzzz. It helps me feel accomplished at...something. 😄

So, am I understanding from the post-game crap that it's the ref's fault for not hearing/acknowledging whoever that player was that was penalized? This.

How bout them Terps!! (That's about all I've got for this season)

Maurice Hines has died. I saw him way back in Eubie and Sophisticated Ladies. He was spectacular. This clip isn't very clear, but here he is with Gregory at the Tonys in 1979.

She hasn't hosted the show since 2012, so I'm pretty sure the producers didn't turn her down this year. I haven't watched the show yet, but I'm guessing I'll have something to say after I do. I know you all are looking forward to that 😄

This one makes me laugh. Great use of the song.

I do not recall that spot at all. I was about to look it up and suddenly realized that I hate these people so much, why in the world would I want to see more of them.

Yikes. The only time I will ever root for the Steelers is if they are playing the Cowboys. And then I will be drinking a lot during the game.

OMG - if there's a longer version of that spot, I hope I never, ever, ever have to see it. Yikes.

Taters with a historic comeback...almost. So Tater-like.

I haaaaaate the BMW commercial where dad whined "but I don't wanna wear my new ski suit" and goes back inside. Then the family leaves and realizes dad isn't with them, so they go back and he comes out of the house in an orange ski suit yelling "who's ready to shred some pow!" (WTF????) And then the woman says "floor it". Did dad get in the car, or did she change her mind about taking him and wants out? I don't understand it. And I hate it. The whining and the yelling and, well, everything about it. Blech.

Once more, with feeling (I posted this during the dark time here and it was swallowed up). This is a gifted link for my Yankee-fan friends here (and everyone else). I think the hair policy is silly, but if it actually keeps some good players from signing, I'm fine with it. Although I agree with the part that says if you pay me enough, I'll cut my hair and shave... https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/style/yankees-beard-hair-policy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Hk0.e2zg.qBS0Ild2mWfC&smid=url-share

I don't participate in the contest, and in fact, I pretty much stopped watching the show due to the strikes, but I'm not leaving this forum because I enjoy the people so much. I hope Saber knew what a kind community formed here due to her setting up this contest. This is very sad news.

Jim Ladd has died. Since I live on the other coast from where he came to fame back in the day, I didn't really experience his on-air style until he came to XM Radio. I was an immediate fan and I'll truly miss his show. The Last DJ indeed...

They're on CBS. I don't want anyone to miss them - always a fun show.

I was getting ready to hit the sad reaction - but really, Utz Ballpark would be awesome! Or this! Or maybe McCormick Spice-y Field! Just please spare me the big corporate telecom company.

That's a beautiful tribute to your mother, @Yogisbooboo64. Thank you for sharing. When me sister died 2 years ago, I was offered grief counseling. I didn't take them up on that, but they did contact me a couple more times for the first year, which I appreciated, even if I didn't need to accept. Don't totally rule it out. See how the coming months unfold. It could be helpful - it could be unnecessary. All good thoughts to you and your family.

We'll be making a rare early spring visit because I must see the new Paula Vogel play with Jessica Lange. And while we're there, we're also seeing Uncle Vanya and Doubt. And maybe something else. It will be different being there when it's not freezing in January or sweltering in August. Or maybe it won't be that different because who know how the weather will be.

You're my best sports friend here in PrimetimerLand! 😉 Actually, my "other" best friend whose birthday in on Halloween is also my best baseball buddy here. She interned with us back in the last century and I took her to a baseball game once - and as she says, I couldn't get rid of her after that 😄 You should come to a game with me!! I love Mookie's attitude.

Greta Gerwig, the director of Barbie. I saw her on with Seth Meyers this (last?) week and I thought she was so uncomfortable. The whole interview came off as a "bit" which is too bad because I was looking forward to a chat. So I totally got it when she said she's awkward being herself. I mostly enjoyed the show. I like the ABBA sketch because it got sillier as it went along. I loved Whiskers R We - thought Billie was charming. I'm not crazy about the joke swap either. And I did wonder why Maya and Kristen were in so many sketches. Not my favorite episode, but I didn't hate it.

I feel the need to share...