The Distract me from 2020s P&CE Thread Part Trois

I'd say closer to Peabiddy. But you're a chowdahead

 

Nah, it's WISTA!

 

Pi Day Challenge - if you like nerdy math puzzles. Check the genius board - I'm on there.

https://www.pidaychallenge.com/

 

Not from there, but have been there. Woosta!

 

I gave up as soon as it wanted me to do math.

 

I can almost hear this in Jose Calvo (Silvanito, Fistful of Dollars)'s voice

 

Meh....I calls it like my pal Bertie!

 

And how would you pronounce this Masshole town?

 

Like the first names Bill and Erica smushed together?

 

Pronunciation of this one blew me away. I'm pleased the Massachusettsian who corrected me was inclined to just laugh at my attempt.

 

Robin Williams,Billy Crystal on Friends - HD

You're in Sample...that one is pretty good!

 

I dated a girl for a couple years who was from the town in Essex that the Masshole town is named after (albeit, without the Y that ends the name is England). Then again, some Essex accents are as bad as Mass.

 

Speaking of that town in Essex...


Them's Bill-RICK-a and LEMon-ster. Of course, Siri pronounces it Leo-MIN-ster

 

Beautiful Mount Saint Helens today, amazing to think about the eruption that happened here in 1980, "releasing approximately 24 to 26 megatons of thermal energy...the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history."

 

Absolute mind-blower when that happened. I was 12 and slowly exiting larva-hood, when the inexorable power of the planet said, " 'sup?"

 

I'll preface this by saying I love all dogs and like rugrats, they are typically as well behaved as their parents train them...or not

Here's the AKCs top ten & my knowledge of those I've known:

1. French Bulldog. They are cute but can have breathing issues like many smashed-face breeds.

2. Labrador Retriever. Solid and dependable. The Honda Accord of dogs.

3. Golden Retriever. See above. My BILs have been goofy but have good hearts. He takes them to school with him and kids love them.

4. German Shepherd Dog. German efficiency, obedience & bitepower. Too many Nazi connotations for me to own one.

5. Dachshund. More German efficiency as they were bred for hunting badgers. Makes me hungry.

6. Poodle. Thought they were wimpy until I got a mini poodle 9 yrs ago and he's loving and a blast.

7. Beagle. Kinda dopey and can get fat but are good with kids. Lots of energy.

8. Rottweiler. My bro had one and the Mrs was scared of it because he had a death stare. But was rescued from a crackhouse so I gave him a pass.

9. German Shorthaired Pointer. Not sure what this is. Can make a kennel run on time I suppose.

10. Bulldog. Lazy, fat and full of gas like the typical English footie fan. But has a loveable mug.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2025/

 

Aussie shepherds and border collies all the way for me.

 

I have an aussie sheperd - poodle mix that is a blast. Smart as a whip and always up for whatever. Usually the first one in the car when we're all getting ready to go somewhere.

 

I’m partial to large hounds.

 

Scientists discover a "bone collector" caterpillar in Hawaii.



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