The Weirdly Wonderful Seneca Wallace Small Talk Chit Chat Talkin' Topics Thread

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

It amazes me what people put on YouTube. I didn't even know what you posted existed. Seems pretty boring and uninteresting to me. Of course I watch train videos, fire truck parades, and fire response videos on YouTube. I also have my own channel with train videos and parades.

My Son watches a ton of YouTube. He'll watch Jabs and others opening baseball and Pokemon boxes. He watches a lot of video games being played. The latest one we have been watching is a Dad from Arizona who films and gives a play by play on his Son's travel baseball team, the Rally Fries.

I would say in answer to your question, if there is money to be made from such a thing, they are genius. I don't make any money from my videos nor do I care to.

My Son wants to grow up to be a YouTube personality.

The reason I asked is one of the you tubers posted their stats of how much they either won or lost in each casino they played at in 2022 and they had lost over 250,000 dollars or somewhere around that total but they also said they made over 7 figures because of their subscribers on their social platforms. I watch them once in awhile to get an idea of which slots I might want to play and honestly a few of them are funny and pretty entertaining.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by bigdog2003

I'm seriously thinking about quitting my job today. I'm just tired of doing all the work for this basketball program while our "partners" refuse to do anything, complain when they do anything, and just collect all the money it brings in. I haven't had time for a lunch break yet this week, have worked 32 hours (and we were closed Monday), and have another 11-12 hour day today.

I can go do something else and leave them hanging with a 40 team, 400 kid basketball league to run because I'm not working myself to death.

If you feel you are being pushed too hard don’t quit take a break and see if others pick up the slack. If nobody steps up and you feel you are being used by all means quit.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by bigdog2003

I'm seriously thinking about quitting my job today. I'm just tired of doing all the work for this basketball program while our "partners" refuse to do anything, complain when they do anything, and just collect all the money it brings in. I haven't had time for a lunch break yet this week, have worked 32 hours (and we were closed Monday), and have another 11-12 hour day today.

I can go do something else and leave them hanging with a 40 team, 400 kid basketball league to run because I'm not working myself to death.

While I certainly wouldn't blame you for doing that and it seems like you have a legitimate gripe, I would think what it would do to the kids. It sounds like if you quit, the whole thing will collapse and then the kids are the ones who suffer more than your place of employment.

If you can, I would inform your job that you will ensure the league plays, but after that you are quitting and why it has come to that.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

The reason I asked is one of the you tubers posted their stats of how much they either won or lost in each casino they played at in 2022 and they had lost over 250,000 dollars or somewhere around that total but they also said they made over 7 figures because of their subscribers on their social platforms. I watch them once in awhile to get an idea of which slots I might want to play and honestly a few of them are funny and pretty entertaining.

I just can't imagine making 7 figures a year by simply filming myself play slot machines. It's incredible what people will pay for.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Now this a great event.

I hope she is unarmed because if she took the neighbors to court over the smell imagine what she might do in this situation.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

I just can't imagine making 7 figures a year by simply filming myself play slot machines. It's incredible what people will pay for.

My wife said there is no way they could make that much from their subscribers on YouTube and I think I agree with her. They have over 200,000 subscribers but I didn’t think it would lead to that much revenue.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

I hope she is unarmed because if she took the neighbors to court over the smell imagine what she might do in this situation.

Another YouTube person my Son watches is a guy who has people send him videos of "Karens." This reminds me of one scene where a lady who was renting a house confronts one of the neighbors because she is vegan and the smell of them barbequing meet in their own yard was drifting over to her house and it was offensive. After a few minutes the owner hilariously takes a piece of meat off the grill and motions it towards the lady and she acted like she was going to die.

[corndog]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Another YouTube person my Son watches is a guy who has people send him videos of "Karens." This reminds me of one scene where a lady who was renting a house confronts one of the neighbors because she is vegan and the smell of them barbequing meet in their own yard was drifting over to her house and it was offensive. After a few minutes the owner hilariously takes a piece of meat off the grill and motions it towards the lady and she acted like she was going to die.

Because she is an animal lover and it traumatizes her to smell animal meat cooking?

In a way it's cruel.

Some people have issues that we can't quite understand.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Another YouTube person my Son watches is a guy who has people send him videos of "Karens." This reminds me of one scene where a lady who was renting a house confronts one of the neighbors because she is vegan and the smell of them barbequing meet in their own yard was drifting over to her house and it was offensive. After a few minutes the owner hilariously takes a piece of meat off the grill and motions it towards the lady and she acted like she was going to die.

I can’t stand Karen’s as they are so annoying. I am thankful that I don’t have to venture outside my house that often and I can’t remember my last Karen confrontation. I am surprised a lot of them don’t get the crap beat out of them, but I also think some of those videos are staged.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by corndog

Because she is an animal lover and it traumatizes her to smell animal meat cooking?

In a way it's cruel.

Some people have issues that we can't quite understand.

Are you just playing devil’s advocate or do you really feel this way.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by corndog

Because she is an animal lover and it traumatizes her to smell animal meat cooking?

In a way it's cruel.

Some people have issues that we can't quite understand.

You're just assuming this. None of that was said in the video. She just kept droning on and on how she was a vegan and didn't like the smell of meat because she didn't eat it.

And yes, people have a lot of undiagnosed psychological issues.

[fulltritty]

Still waiting for UP photos from yesterday.

[corndog]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Are you just playing devil’s advocate or do you really feel this way.

I am a carnivore.

But I know some people can be so obsessed with a belief that it affects them psychologically.

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by corndog

But I know some people can be so obsessed with a belief that it affects them psychologically.

There are many forms of fundamentalism.

I don't know which is worse—those whose beliefs become obsessive to the point of pathology or those whose beliefs are so shallow that it's just a gimmick.

[JeremyNick]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Now this a great event.

Who is the virtue signaler(s) here?

The vegan or the meat pushers?

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by JeremyNick

Who is the virtue signaler(s) here?

The vegan or the meat pushers?

I really don't think a lot of these "everything I don't like is virtue signaling" people are thinking these things through.

I personally attach meaning and importance to things like singing the National Anthem and respecting highway shutdowns for first responder funerals...

...but using the criteria that a lot of people are throwing around, these kinds of things would also be considered "virtue signaling."

[JeremyNick]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

I really don't think a lot of these "everything I don't like is virtue signaling" people are thinking these things through.

I personally attach meaning and importance to things like singing the National Anthem and respecting highway shutdowns for first responder funerals...

...but using the criteria that a lot of people are throwing around, these kinds of things would also be considered "virtue signaling."

I believe Frentzy is the virtue signaler.

But yes, the definition had to be broad enough to capture those they don’t like, but then inadvertently broad enough to also capture what they do like.

Jesus just called them hypocrites.

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by JeremyNick

I believe Frentzy is the virtue signaler.

But yes, the definition had to be broad enough to capture those they don’t like, but then inadvertently broad enough to also capture what they do like.

Jesus just called them hypocrites.

Frentzy at it again:

Originally Posted by astudillodude64

Check out the new thread I posted about Damar and how I was able to make an impact

Originally Posted by jbrown36836

You should change your signature to the news article you linked in the other thread. That way everyone in every thread you comment on knows that you said you donated money by selling a card. That's probably the best way to feel high and mighty.

Note: I think it's a great thing to donate to charity, but you don't need to constantly beat people over the head with it so you feel better about yourself.

Originally Posted by Frentzy

Counterpoint: There are much bigger things in this world to worry about than reading about someone doing something good.

If it really upsets you to see threads showing off fundraisers, then be consistent and go tell everyone who was a part of JZ's Toys For Tots thread that they're doing things wrong.

Otherwise, lay off the guy.

[oldgoldy97]

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Vegans are the worst. Murdering in silence.

[oldgoldy97]

Getting prepared to snow blow again in a few minutes.

[spuds1961]

I can realize someone is a vegan and be considerate my problem is they show no consideration for non-.vegans. I am not forcing you to eat meat but me cooking my dinner on a grill should not result in me having to go to court.

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Getting prepared to snow blow again in a few minutes.

How is the snow blower holding up. I only used one when I lived on Staten Island and never could quite get the hang of it, I always wound up switching to a shovel halfway through.

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

I can realize someone is a vegan and be considerate my problem is they show no consideration for non-.vegans. I am not forcing you to eat meat but me cooking my dinner on a grill should not result in me having to go to court.

You wouldn't believe how many university events never happen because the planning committees realize they won't be able to provide a dozen different meal options specifically tailored to all the dietary demands of people.

Not including at least a vegan and a gluten-free food option is seen as a major faux pas in this social environment.

And Lord help you if someone sees you eating Chick-Fil-A.

[JeremyNick]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

I can realize someone is a vegan and be considerate my problem is they show no consideration for non-.vegans. I am not forcing you to eat meat but me cooking my dinner on a grill should not result in me having to go to court.

More often than not, the issue isn’t the issue, it’s people insistence on forcing their beliefs and thoughts into spaces they shouldn’t be.

I’m a very staunch Christian, with very strong beliefs on controversial issues. I have no issues discussing those with people across the spectrum of beliefs. I also respect that others can and will have different beliefs and try to give them space to have theirs.

If you truly have issues with eating/smelling meat, having a house in suburbia with neighbors and backyards is likely not the place for you, unfortunately.

[TheFrenzy]

Christmas 2019 (right before COVID), we were invited to a dinner party at a faculty members home. I cooked up a pot of my Southern-style chicken and honey-butter dumplings soup.

I'm pretty sure everyone here can imagine the kind of down-home ingredients that go into a pot like that.

It was a hit (not virtue signaling here) until someone actually asked "is there dairy in this?"

I had to awkwardly explain to a room full of Ivy-League-educated people what "comfort food" was and that this was a dish loaded with dairy, gluten, fat, meat, etc.

The weirdest part was watching the moral dilemma play out on the faces of everyone as they had to decide between a delicious dish and keeping up their social appearance as someone with strict dietary principles. About half of them kept eating.