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I wasn't listening closely (it was on CNBC after all, and who really listens closely...), but there was a reporter at the Walmart annual meeting thing and she said Jon was performing there. So yeah, it's Walmart and all, but that means he's okay! Yay!!

My team is on AppleTV tonight. I'm trying to decide whether to sign in (I don't own a single Apple produce, but I did have an iTunes account and the website says that should work). I'll probably get the 4 free months from Target so I can watch Ted Lasso and Smigadoon. Probably.

I just watched the Mike Myers episode. And I have to give a major shout-out to the untuckit parody commercial. I haaaaaaate those commercials so much (because the product is so stupid!!!) and Stephen captured it so perfectly.

Patti LuPone is a national treasure. As is Stephen Sondheim.

I pretty much agree with this, although I thought Lounge and 9-5 were just okay. Overall, a strong finale and nice send-off to Kate and Aidy (and Kyle and Pete). I also enjoyed Japanese Breakfast. I've heard her a few times interviewed on NPR, but this is the first time I've seen her perform. And, as always, thanks @Galileo908for your amazing recaps every week! Have a great summer everyone!!

Vote. Because stupid people vote, too. Funny...and scary and true...

If anyone in the greater Baltimore-DC area wants to go to the Os game Sunday afternoon, I have 4 tickets and great parking. Let me know and they're yours for the low, low price of nothing! Because what better way is there to spend a hot Sunday afternoon?? (I'm not selling that very well, am I...)

I can't believe you're begrudging me one afternoon of happiness! 😄 I was listening at work on the XM app, which is at least an entire half inning behind real life. And my phone alerts went off...but I didn't look. Just so I could enjoy the end! And I did!!

The ballpark is okay. I didn't go to the zoo. And (nothing personal, anyone from Cincinnati) I'm not sure why the city is there at all. There's really nothing going on, including nightlife. I've been there twice (for 2 ballparks - the new one is definitely better, but still just okay) and I'm not sure why the city exists.

We're only staying for the first game. Oh, you weren't talking about my team... 😄 Also, Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate!

I'd love "is potato"! Unfortunately, it's the one underneath.

A pretzel. I hate pretzels. Although I suppose it's better than the toilet paper... (sorry @ABay) I was hoping for the booze... I'll keep trying.

If I ate crab, I'd probably agree with this - I've heard it's very good. Honestly, they are correct about most of the food being pretty damn good - inside and outside the stadium. Then there's the team...

CNN+ - we hardly knew ya! https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/business/cnn-plus-shutting-down.html That was quick.

This was the one I thought was so dumb that I couldn't stop laughing.

I have the 13 game Sunday plan. So anytime there's a home game on Sunday, I'm there. That, and Opening Day, so usually 14 games a season. Although since they cancelled the first weekend series, I got a refund and this year will be 13 games. It's about all I can handle these days. That, and since I work in The 7th Circle of Hell, I have a really hard time getting to games on weeknights.

Hail delay. That's a new one on me. Fortunately, I'm not there tonight. I'll be there tomorrow. There'd better not be any hail.

Nothing quite as exciting as a walk-off walk! Okay, yes there is, but I'll take it. BTW, I may have mentioned this before, but I hate that guy-on-second thing in extras. What little league bullshit.

They're trying to make me see this movie which I had no intention of seeing. Congrats Jon!!! https://playbill.com/article/grammy-winner-jon-batiste-joins-cast-of-the-color-purple-film-musical

Opening Day!!! Hope springs eternal...or something like that. (I really need to work up some enthusiasm before I get to the ballpark).

Just saw that season 2 is supposed to premiere on May 1st - yay!

Just saw a commercial - Stanley will be on starting May 1st!

I, on the other hand, totally forgot the game started at 3 and only turned it on about 3:25. Fortunately, it's not ugly...yet. It's gonna be that kind of season. Sigh...

That Stephen-Jon conversation was just beautiful.

That was fun - thanks for the company everyone!!