Among Fellow Nerds - 2015-11-25

[TazManiac]

I'll agree w/ OM Mickey on two fronts; A-Team, aye. She'll need some practice though to let it settle in, that and there are a few films that are worth seeing 'On the Big Screen' as it were.

These days it takes a deliberate effort to brave the crowds, and yes I usually pack my own snacks (except for attending the Stanford (fox [sic]) Theater where popcorn and sodas are still $1.50 for a medium. Yes, you read that right, and in 2015 dollars too.

[Catawampus]

btw- 'The Flight Team', I hope we get to see them, Cheerleaders come and go but those that fly are truly a thing of wonder...

Though the nature of the wonder can depend on just how and how well they can fly.

And if the team includes a squad of ballooning araneidamorphs, then "wonder" might not be the emotion inspired in much of the audience.

It looks as if Devyn feels that her plans have gotten just the least little bit out of hand.

The best laid schemes o' mice an' nymphs gang aft kablooie.

might as well face it young lady, your a member of that A-team now.

If the cheerleaders include a half-dozen selkies, would they then be DEVGRU?

[eee]

It seems nobody has gotten a new thread for today's comic so here ya go...

http://wapsisquare.com/comic/among-fellow-nerds/

btw- 'The Flight Team', I hope we get to see them, Cheerleaders come and go but those that fly are truly a thing of wonder...

The first rule of Flight Team is, you do not talk about Flight Team.

The second rule of Flight Team is, you DO NOT talk about Flight Team.

Third rule of Flight Team is, any landing you can walk away from, it's good...

(If the members of the Flight Team are those who can fly, then Atsali has to be in the group.)

[kingklash]

My usual Movie Snack, when I do decide to go to the theater, is a big soft pretzel with cheese, and a large diet cola. Occasionally, something chocolate.

[Warrl]

might as well face it young lady, your a member of that A-team now.

That term has different connotations (link NSFW) to some of us...

(Although it looks like it might still fit Devyn.) (This month. At that age, no telling about next month.)

[DinkyInky]

OK if we are going to talk movie candy, pass the Raisinettes.

If they ain't got Goobers (I'm sorry sir, they're all sold out"... fer a reason ) then Raisinettes will certainly do. And will give ya a quick shot of Iron while they're at it.

btw- DinkyInky ain't wrong for liking what she likes, I just think she's crazy is all...

I haven't seen Junior mints at the theatres in decades, so I get my second choice. Besides, it's chocolate and sprinkles rolled into one.

Goobers are too salty for me. I prefer blondies or sultanas, so Raisinettes are out too.

I've never denied my low levels of sanity...

Besides, it's all carp chocolate at the movies...for expensive prices. If I could smuggle in a demi kilo of Belgian pralines safely, I would. I'd also bring everyone's fave candies if we ever get a Wapsi movie night.
Behold...the power of the Mom purse.

[oldmanmickey]

OK if we are going to talk movie candy, pass the Raisinettes.

If they ain't got Goobers (I'm sorry sir, they're all sold out"... fer a reason ) then Raisinettes will certainly do. And will give ya a quick shot of Iron while they're at it.

btw- DinkyInky ain't wrong for liking what she likes, I just think she's crazy is all...

I haven't seen Junior mints at the theatres in decades, so I get my second choice. Besides, it's chocolate and sprinkles rolled into one.

Goobers are too salty for me. I prefer blondies or sultanas, so Raisinettes are out too.

I've never denied my low levels of sanity...

Besides, it's all carp chocolate at the movies...for expensive prices. If I could smuggle in a demi kilo of Belgian pralines safely, I would. I'd also bring everyone's fave candies if we ever get a Wapsi movie night.
Behold...the power of the Mom purse.

backs away from the mom purse. my wife wont let me near hers and my mama told me i could go into hers over her dead body. must be some powerful juju in there

[Dave]

backs away from the mom purse. my wife wont let me near hers and my mama told me i could go into hers over her dead body. must be some powerful juju in there

Modulo a slight difference in spelling?

[AmriloJim]

... accidentally say something embarrassing about the highest-social-status member of the flight team...

You mean other than 'Sali?

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[scantrontb]

I haven't seen Junior mints at the theatres in decades, so I get my second choice. Besides, it's chocolate and sprinkles rolled into one.
snippage...

Besides, it's all carp chocolate at the movies...for expensive prices. .

huh.. it must be the theaters you go to then... up here in Seattle, there isn't a theater around that DOESN'T have Jr. Mints. that is, unless they sell out of course (which is actually rare) and haven't gotten the new stock in yet.

as for the prices, yeah, not much the theater can do about that... MOST of the ticket price goes directly back to the movie studio and distributors, they hardly make SQUAT on the ticket... most of the money that pays the employees and rent, etc... comes from the concession stand, and if more people smuggle stuff in and don't buy it there, then they start to lose money and risk going out of business, not a good thing to have happen. note that i'm not saying it's wrong or right to bring in your own stuff if they don't sell it there already... but...

[scantrontb]

My usual Movie Snack, when I do decide to go to the theater, is a big soft pretzel with cheese, and a large diet cola. Occasionally, something chocolate.

OOOH!... i'm not one for the cheese covered aspect, but i can DEFINITELY go for a soft pretzel right about now...melted butter, and salted with those "sized for pretzels" huge grains of salt... mmmm...

[TazManiac]

... and salted with those "sized for pretzels" huge grains of salt... mmmm...

I just (re)watched Fantastic Voyage last night...

[DinkyInky]

I haven't seen Junior mints at the theatres in decades, so I get my second choice. Besides, it's chocolate and sprinkles rolled into one.
snippage...

Besides, it's all carp chocolate at the movies...for expensive prices. .

huh.. it must be the theaters you go to then... up here in Seattle, there isn't a theater around that DOESN'T have Jr. Mints. that is, unless they sell out of course (which is actually rare) and haven't gotten the new stock in yet.

as for the prices, yeah, not much the theater can do about that... MOST of the ticket price goes directly back to the movie studio and distributors, they hardly make SQUAT on the ticket... most of the money that pays the employees and rent, etc... comes from the concession stand, and if more people smuggle stuff in and don't buy it there, then they start to lose money and risk going out of business, not a good thing to have happen. note that i'm not saying it's wrong or right to bring in your own stuff if they don't sell it there already... but...

My fave theatre, I used to take my son every Saturday to the kids matinee...

I spend $20 on popcorn and drinks for two, plus the refills, and if they have a Wonka machine, I spend $10 on a small tub of candy for my son. These matinees are about the cost of a dvd rental, so it's pure profit.

I'll smuggle in all the chocolate I want, and the theatres free to be smegheads to me about it, because she can toss us out, but I'll be back for the next showing twenty minutes later on her dime.

It's still not worth $7 for a 50¢ box o candy(a type of which they don't plan on carrying) after I just spent $20-30 on other concessions.

It was one manager, the head one, and she's unpleasant to anyone female, hates me and purposely doesn't order the popular candies, despite tons of requests for it.
She's sleazy, and as soon as I find out how she still has a job there, she won't(nobody calls my son bad names for any reason, double for saying it to my face).

So yeah, that's my personal beef about the theatre box treats.

[FreeFlier]

Sounds like this woman . . . I can't find the ones that go more into her "character".

--FreeFlier

[kingklash]

My usual Movie Snack, when I do decide to go to the theater, is a big soft pretzel with cheese, and a large diet cola. Occasionally, something chocolate.

OOOH!... i'm not one for the cheese covered aspect, but i can DEFINITELY go for a soft pretzel right about now...melted butter, and salted with those "sized for pretzels" huge grains of salt... mmmm...

Oh, yeah! Sometimes when the urge is strong, I'll get a box of frozen Super Pretzels, and heat a couple up at home. I have a PIzzazz Pizza Oven, and it's great for more than just pizza. The pretzels come off it jussssssst right.

[DinkyInky]

My usual Movie Snack, when I do decide to go to the theater, is a big soft pretzel with cheese, and a large diet cola. Occasionally, something chocolate.

OOOH!... i'm not one for the cheese covered aspect, but i can DEFINITELY go for a soft pretzel right about now...melted butter, and salted with those "sized for pretzels" huge grains of salt... mmmm...

Oh, yeah! Sometimes when the urge is strong, I'll get a box of frozen Super Pretzels, and heat a couple up at home. I have a PIzzazz Pizza Oven, and it's great for more than just pizza. The pretzels come off it jussssssst right.

Not fair. Turkey and other foods are cooking, and now I want pretzels...or a pretzel crust pizza.

[Dave]

Oh, yeah! Sometimes when the urge is strong, I'll get a box of frozen Super Pretzels, and heat a couple up at home. I have a PIzzazz Pizza Oven, and it's great for more than just pizza. The pretzels come off it jussssssst right.

Not fair. Turkey and other foods are cooking, and now I want pretzels...or a pretzel crust pizza.

Then, there's the traditional source of All Things Good And Twisted... some folks say they don't taste right if not prepared and served in the traditional manner...

[DinkyInky]

Oh, yeah! Sometimes when the urge is strong, I'll get a box of frozen Super Pretzels, and heat a couple up at home. I have a PIzzazz Pizza Oven, and it's great for more than just pizza. The pretzels come off it jussssssst right.

Not fair. Turkey and other foods are cooking, and now I want pretzels...or a pretzel crust pizza.

Then, there's the traditional source of All Things Good And Twisted... some folks say they don't taste right if not prepared and served in the traditional manner...

Not helping!

[oldmanmickey]

Not helping!

These do look good, now i'm hungry.

[DinkyInky]

Not helping!

These do look good, now i'm hungry.

You're not helping either.