Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Wordle Gummidge

[Raoul Duke III]

I think they would still justify the decision for most of them.
It's not a popularity contest or a laurel and hearty handshake thing. It's who has made the most impactful/influential contribution to the year, which should be a 'negative' person a good percentage of the time.

Oh, completely. Still not a good look historically though (even at the time you would have to wonder WTF they were at as Hitler got it in 1938 and Stalin in 1939). Stalin had murdered millions by then and it was very obvious what Hitler was too. Wonder if there was an outcry at the time...?

[Murdrum]

Would you not go into the SE instead? Or does that open up too many avenues of potential deviance?

The risk appears to depend quite heavily on whether you run into Dice or not.

Funny, I’ve still never been to SE.

[6starpool]

I was actually looking up the list of Time winners not for that but rather for a pop quiz question. Excluding massive groupings of people (e.g. 'you' / 'the people' won Time Person of the Year in 2006 - presumably due to the Arab Spring or something like that), how many Irish people have been Time Person of the Year? At a guess.

Ronnie O'Brien robbed of this around the turn of the century.

For those too young to remember, in 1999 Time opened their person of the century poll up to internet voting, there was a big campaign to get the little known Irish footballer Ronnie O'Brien to #1 spot. Ronnie O Brien was a bit part player for Middlesbrough (I think) who somehow got a transfer to Juventus in the summer, and they held an online poll to see who people thought would be their best signing. Ronnie was on it with some much higher profile names, and people in Ireland thought it'd be hilarious to get Ronnie to win that online poll.

Having pulled that off successfully, people wondered what other poll he could win online, and then Time asked for online nominations for the person of the century. Ronnie was removed from the results twice I think with him leading the worldwide field, before they did something that stopped him being nominated at all.

it was all intended as a bit of a jape, but could well have had negative consequences for the man himself, who as his absence of fame since will attest to, didn't make the grade as a top level footballer, although did make a middling number of appearances in the MLS is America.

[Raoul Duke III]

Ronnie O'Brien robbed of this around the turn of the century.

For those too young to remember, in 1999 Time opened their person of the century poll up to internet voting, there was a big campaign to get the little known Irish footballer Ronnie O'Brien to #1 spot. Ronnie O Brien was a bit part player for Middlesbrough (I think) who somehow got a transfer to Juventus in the summer, and they held an online poll to see who people thought would be their best signing. Ronnie was on it with some much higher profile names, and people in Ireland thought it'd be hilarious to get Ronnie to win that online poll.

Having pulled that off successfully, people wondered what other poll he could win online, and then Time asked for online nominations for the person of the century. Ronnie was removed from the results twice I think with him leading the worldwide field, before they did something that stopped him being nominated at all.

it was all intended as a bit of a jape, but could well have had negative consequences for the man himself, who as his absence of fame since will attest to, didn't make the grade as a top level footballer, although did make a middling number of appearances in the MLS is America.

Ah, this reminds me of the Honduran Maradona. A good one to read at lunchtime.

[6starpool]

Ah, this reminds me of the Honduran Maradona. A good one to read at lunchtime.

I read that before alright, at least no damage done. I doubt there was to Ronnie O'Brien either, but still in hindsight not a great spotlight to put on a young person.

[Wombatman]

Don't think the Leo nightclub story should be off limits. Anyone who invites the media into their home to project a happy family life vibe should be fair game IMHO, gay or straight.

[Raoul Duke III]

I read that before alright, at least no damage done. I doubt there was to Ronnie O'Brien either, but still in hindsight not a great spotlight to put on a young person.

the guys reaction was pretty cool and in fairness it seemed like he was enjoying his life

[Raoul Duke III]

Don't think the Leo nightclub story should be off limits. Anyone who invites the media into their home to project a happy family life vibe should be fair game IMHO, gay or straight.

what is the Leo story?

[6starpool]

Don't think the Leo nightclub story should be off limits. Anyone who invites the media into their home to project a happy family life vibe should be fair game IMHO, gay or straight.

While obviously what he chooses to do in his own time (as long as it is legal) is no one else's business, if not wanting things like that known is his goal, he should be a bit more circumspect in public, even in places where he might not expect to be filmed. I'm still not sure what type of discussion it merits though.

[6starpool]

what is the Leo story?

Wearing face with a person not his partner in a nightclub recently.

[Wombatman]

While obviously what he chooses to do in his own time (as long as it is legal) is no one else's business, if not wanting things like that known is his goal, he should be a bit more circumspect in public, even in places where he might not expect to be filmed. I'm still not sure what type of discussion it merits though.

Discussion on infidelity goes back to the Greeks gods or further. Choosing to regularly put your private life in the public eye is a double edged sword.

[Goodluck2me]

Don't think the Leo nightclub story should be off limits. Anyone who invites the media into their home to project a happy family life vibe should be fair game IMHO, gay or straight.

I think unless you do the boldened bit I would be against it, bad people sometimes make good leaders etc. but if you’re using as your selling strategy you open yourself up to it.

[MysteryGuest]

Honesty thought it was a deepfake when I first saw it- still wearing the work suit and all. Impressive media blackout- it seems out of character to be that reckless from him in a public space- different standards in a gay relationship obv so may be nothing to it in terms of his own home life.
I don’t like the guy because he wears novelty socks - cannot trust someone who does that in high office

[coillcam]

I dunno it's an odd one the way it's been portrayed but he doesn't seem in the slightest bit bothered - "Lads idgaf, private matter and won't make any further comment". I was away for a few days so I missed the story until today. @rd3 search for his name on Twitter and you can see the story/video. Clearly, he's in a public place so it's not like he's trying to hide anything. If I was to guess he's either split from his partner or has some sort of open type arrangement. Regardless, that's pure speculation and I don't actually have a clue. Shrug shoulders and on to the next news story for me. If it was Boris Johnson then the brits would nod along as if to say ah yeah that's good old BoJo and kinda his thing.

Wombatman - doesn't seem like it's off-limits as such. Media have asked him about it and he said I'm not going there. He's not going to engage further. So is that not just pretty much the end of the story unless you want to read gossip mags or tabloids about it?

[Raoul Duke III]

I dunno it's an odd one the way it's been portrayed but he doesn't seem in the slightest bit bothered - "Lads idgaf, private matter and won't make any further comment". I was away for a few days so I missed the story until today. @rd3 search for his name on Twitter and you can see the story/video. Clearly, he's in a public place so it's not like he's trying to hide anything. If I was to guess he's either split from his partner or has some sort of open type arrangement. Regardless, that's pure speculation and I don't actually have a clue. Shrug shoulders and on to the next news story for me. If it was Boris Johnson then the brits would nod along as if to say ah yeah that's good old BoJo and kinda his thing.

Wombatman - doesn't seem like it's off-limits as such. Media have asked him about it and he said I'm not going there. He's not going to engage further. So is that not just pretty much the end of the story unless you want to read gossip mags or tabloids about it?

ah yeah, totally. Although you just know the knuckle draggers will be out in force using their coded words like 'lifestyle'.

[Strewelpeter]

Strewel SIL salami seasonal stupendousness ordered.

Although not impressed the delivery fee now €50, hope the FIL gets a decent hamper out of it.

Its all fast DHL these days, I think it was 35 last year!

Herself has been over there on Grannying duty for the last few weeks hopefully coming back with a full suitcase tomorrow.

[Raoul Duke III]

Its all fast DHL these days, I think it was 35 last year!

Herself has been over there on Grannying duty for the last few weeks hopefully coming back with a full suitcase tomorrow.

Tell her to dump such fripperies as clothing and toiletries, and fill 'er up.

I went for quite a few of the small salamis this time, a few of the monster salamis, plus ham, bresaola and some rosa di bosca, which looks great. That, plus the usual Sheridans raid, and a fervent desire not to move beyond the pale this year should mean a very comfortable hibernation for the break.

[Wombatman]

I dunno it's an odd one the way it's been portrayed but he doesn't seem in the slightest bit bothered - "Lads idgaf, private matter and won't make any further comment". I was away for a few days so I missed the story until today. @rd3 search for his name on Twitter and you can see the story/video. Clearly, he's in a public place so it's not like he's trying to hide anything. If I was to guess he's either split from his partner or has some sort of open type arrangement. Regardless, that's pure speculation and I don't actually have a clue. Shrug shoulders and on to the next news story for me. If it was Boris Johnson then the brits would nod along as if to say ah yeah that's good old BoJo and kinda his thing.

Wombatman - doesn't seem like it's off-limits as such. Media have asked him about it and he said I'm not going there. He's not going to engage further. So is that not just pretty much the end of the story unless you want to read gossip mags or tabloids about it?

Try to imagine the media reaction if Simon Convey was filmed snogging some young one in a nightclub. Do you think the coverage would be the same? Be honest. Media not touching it because they know they would be instantly accused of homophobia. To be fair the story has sparked a shed load of homophobic posts on Twitter and elsewhere. I guess to a fault I'm expecting equality of treatment when we clearly aren't there yet.

[Raoul Duke III]

Try to imagine the media reaction if Simon Convey was filmed snogging some young one in a nightclub. Do you think the coverage would be the same? Be honest. Media not touching it because they know they would be instantly accused of homophobia. To be fair the story has sparked a shed load of homophobic posts on Twitter and elsewhere. I guess to a fault I'm expecting equality of treatment when we clearly aren't there yet.

your interest seems...prurient.

[Dice75]

Tell her to dump such fripperies as clothing and toiletries, and fill 'er up.

I went for quite a few of the small salamis this time, a few of the monster salamis, plus ham, bresaola and some rosa di bosca, which looks great. That, plus the usual Sheridans raid, and a fervent desire not to move beyond the pale this year should mean a very comfortable hibernation for the break.

Nice BBv'ing of yourself, hit me up for a pint in Glynns when your plans go tits up.

[Raoul Duke III]

Nice BBv'ing of yourself, hit me up for a pint in Glynns when your plans go tits up.

sure, might even get the cousin in law to pour us a free one

[Wombatman]

your interest seems...prurient.

I fail to see how having an interest in balanced coverage can be misconstrued as prurience. I guess some people will never see past the titillation.

[Raoul Duke III]

I fail to see how having an interest in balanced coverage can be misconstrued as prurience. I guess some people will never see past the titillation.

you seem to be the only one that gives a shite tbf

[Wombatman]

Hard not to just...........

[Solksjaer!]

at the risk of sounding homophobic but fair . I think its Leos own business and indeed any consenting adults business what they do in a nightclub ffs . However the mental image is urghh.

[Hectorjelly]

New song out today, a gentle affair I wrote after reading La dame aux camélias - https://open.spotify.com/track/6cDof...8d373c292b4060

[Kayroo]

Try to imagine the media reaction if Simon Convey was filmed snogging some young one in a nightclub. Do you think the coverage would be the same? Be honest. Media not touching it because they know they would be instantly accused of homophobia. To be fair the story has sparked a shed load of homophobic posts on Twitter and elsewhere. I guess to a fault I'm expecting equality of treatment when we clearly aren't there yet.

One of the key problems with this story was the recording of what he did in a gay club. Safe spaces for LGBTQI+ people are really important. It can be legitimately dangerous in certain places at certain times for gay couples to hold hands, let alone kiss or show any form of physical affection. Part of the reaction to this story from that community is the violation of something important in the protection of those safe spaces. It obviously harkens back to a cultural memory for that community of when they had to gather with discretion because of prevailing bigoted views. The idea of someone violating that trust evokes a visceral response, and rightly so.

The "what about if it was" line of argument doesn't really work here. For a start it's not really part of Irish political culture to focus on the private lives of our politicians and the media respect that for the most part. I honestly think if it had been Coveney then the reaction wouldn't have been all that different.

On the equality of treatment point - and for the sake of argument assuming Coveney would have been top story on the Six-One News - I still think this is a form of equal treatment. Not all cases are the same. Coveney doing it, in context, might attract public comment for good reason. But it is a valid editorial decision to say that the violation of a safe space by a voyeuristic opportunist should not be rewarded and that the public benefit in running the story is outweighed by the good achieved by not running it whereas the same consideration might lead the same editor to conclude that the countervailing factors did not arise in Coveney's case and so the story can run. Equal treatment by giving proper weight to the specific considerations in each case.

[DeeBrown]

Just driven home along snow covered streets and I finally noticed (Noddy Holden voice)
IT'S CHRISTMAS.

[dinekes]

Fairly good deal for Russia Grimer for Bout

Not good for rest of the world I would imagine. I suppose he goes back to business as usual.

[Raoul Duke III]

Fairly good deal for Russia Grimer for Bout

Not good for rest of the world I would imagine. I suppose he goes back to business as usual.

Why would Putin want a middleman taking a cut?

[Denny Crane]

the guys reaction was pretty cool and in fairness it seemed like he was enjoying his life

Thought this was a response to Leo..

[Denny Crane]

Honesty thought it was a deepfake when I first saw it- still wearing the work suit and all. Impressive media blackout- it seems out of character to be that reckless from him in a public space-

I think he's always been relatively anon.

Media never really mentioned his sexuality (not that there's anything wrong with that sort of thing) until he was open about it (even though it was widely known). Also he's always gone out a lot, blind drunk, and nothing mentioned.

Irish system seems >>> gutter Brit press.

[Denny Crane]

Would you not go into the SE instead? Or does that open up too many avenues of potential deviance?

ipb outing for Jan eom?

[Raoul Duke III]

ipb outing for Jan eom?

I haven't played a live donkament for about 4 years , maybe start with some 50/100 one that we can treat with the contempt it deserves . But yes to IPB outing obv.

[Mellor]

Oh, completely. Still not a good look historically though (even at the time you would have to wonder WTF they were at as Hitler got it in 1938 and Stalin in 1939). Stalin had murdered millions by then and it was very obvious what Hitler was too. Wonder if there was an outcry at the time...?

Wasn't that kind of the point? It's assume to be Best Person of the Year, but in reality its most influential. Hard to argue Hilter's influence on the word stage in the late 1930s
Hilter was arguable a contender the Person of the Century. Although they went with good guy Einstein as there's obviously a major positive bias.

[Raoul Duke III]

Has anyone tried Chat GPT? It's pretty damn impressive.

[DeadParrot]

Strewel SIL salami seasonal stupendousness ordered.

Although not impressed the delivery fee now €50, hope the FIL gets a decent hamper out of it.

My missus now work with La Rousse foods so expecting a bountiful hamper for my cheese and meat requirements.

[Mellor]

Try to imagine the media reaction if Simon Convey was filmed snogging some young one in a nightclub. Do you think the coverage would be the same? Be honest. Media not touching it because they know they would be instantly accused of homophobia. To be fair the story has sparked a shed load of homophobic posts on Twitter and elsewhere. I guess to a fault I'm expecting equality of treatment when we clearly aren't there yet.

The same sex marriage referendum result was presented so as to celebrate Ireland's progressive views on equality. Which made it easy to overlook the fact that 38% of people voted against it. Not saying everyone who voted against it are homophobic, but a lot of people are. They are simply less open about it as the (large) minority.

Honesty thought it was a deepfake when I first saw it- still wearing the work suit and all. Impressive media blackout- it seems out of character to be that reckless from him in a public space- different standards in a gay relationship obv so may be nothing to it in terms of his own home life.
I don’t like the guy because he wears novelty socks - cannot trust someone who does that in high office

Like open relationships? Not sure what else you could mean.

[Micknail]

My missus now work with La Rousse foods so expecting a bountiful hamper for my cheese and meat requirements.

Think of the gout

[Murdrum]

Has anyone tried Chat GPT? It's pretty damn impressive.

Didn’t HitchBot share that last week? If it wasn’t him, I’ll guess OPR, always in the know for this type of stuff.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Interesting work choice for the wife. Just got a decent pay increase to hit the very beginning of six figures in her stable job for a large finance company. Got that job after the startup she was working for was bought out. Now her boss, and founder of the startup, wants to hit the startup route again and wants her on board for a decent equity share but much less certain pay. Swap stability for risk and a potential payoff? I'm thinking - go for the risky route and keep the fingers crossed.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Didn’t HitchBot share that last week? If it wasn’t him, I’ll guess OPR, always in the know for this type of stuff l

BostonLegalBot shared it!

[DeadParrot]

Think of the gout

That's future me's problem, fuck that guy. What's he ever done for me?

[Gimmeabreak]

Chat GPT craic..

I asked for

write me an influencer style post for linkedin on the topic of working alone rather than in teams, use a dog and a chicken as part of the story where the chicken ended up eating the dog.

It gave me

Hello LinkedIn friends!

I've been thinking a lot lately about the value of working alone versus working in teams. As someone who has experience with both, I have come to the realization that there is something truly special about working solo.

Allow me to share a story with you to illustrate my point. I once had a dog and a chicken as pets. At first, I thought that the two of them would be the perfect team - the dog would protect the chicken and the chicken would provide the dog with some delicious eggs.

But as it turned out, things didn't go as planned. The chicken ended up pecking the dog to death and eating it! This might sound funny, but it's actually a powerful reminder of the dangers of relying on others to get things done.

The moral of the story? When you work alone, you are in control of your own success. You don't have to worry about relying on others or dealing with the potential pitfalls of teamwork. Instead, you can focus on your own goals and aspirations, and work at your own pace to achieve them.

So if you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teamwork, consider embracing the power of solo work. Trust me, your dog (and your sanity) will thank you.

Until next time,
[Your Name]

[Mellor]

Rep brought me and a colleague out for dinner last night. Night went something like;

Bottle of sparkling wine

1.5kg Tomahawk, waygu hassleback potato with caviar sauce, amazing sauces, chips, green beans, even the salad was great.
Bottle of Cabernet Malbec with the steak

[cross road to Irish shebeen-esque bar]

Guinness and greenspot whiskey
moar Guinness
another whiskey
a Guinness…etc

a couple of smokes on the way home for no good reason.



Work was a sorry affair today

[Raoul Duke III]

Not sure about its sense of humour:

tell me a joke about a horse and a donkey

Why did the horse marry the donkey?

Because he loved the way she brayed!

[zuutroy]

I've been playing with the image generator. My 'Cat on a skateboard in the style of Picasso' is so good I think I'll get it framed and hang it up in the house.

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[Mellor]

I've been playing with the image generator. My 'Cat on a skateboard in the style of Picasso' is so good I think I'll get it framed and hang it up in the house.

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If you asked anybody to guess your prompt for that image, they'd guess exactly that.

[Murdrum]

Interesting work choice for the wife. Just got a decent pay increase to hit the very beginning of six figures in her stable job for a large finance company. Got that job after the startup she was working for was bought out. Now her boss, and founder of the startup, wants to hit the startup route again and wants her on board for a decent equity share but much less certain pay. Swap stability for risk and a potential payoff? I'm thinking - go for the risky route and keep the fingers crossed.

In my experience the desire for people with start up experience is incredibly high.
Given she has her PhD, she likely walks back into a similar job.
I was asked to go back to the start up I left but wouldn’t be getting the equity share.
Every recruiter I’ve chatted to has referenced the start up experience especially when the start up has some visibility.

On a side note, we are now hiring another analyst to bring the team here to a total of 2.
My first time being an interviewer, probably a novelty for the first few but I’m told the volume of applicants is incredible.

[dinekes]

Why would Putin want a middleman taking a cut?

Ha ha. His entire organisation have been ripping off budgets for years hence the crappy equipment.

He's probably a valuable asset and they have been trying to get him back a number of times. Get out the contact list and create some mischief elsewhere.

Watched Lord of War recently so I know everything about arms dealing now

[Denny Crane]

I've been playing with the image generator. My 'Cat on a skateboard in the style of Picasso' is so good I think I'll get it framed and hang it up in the house.

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Yeah I already have AI art on a canvas at home. Art history degrees are finally going up in value

And I've been using ChatGPT to write code.

It's a whole new world.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Ha ha. His entire organisation have been ripping off budgets for years hence the crappy equipment.

He's probably a valuable asset and they have been trying to get him back a number of times. Get out the contact list and create some mischief elsewhere.

Watched Lord of War recently so I know everything about arms dealing now

Plus isn't the Wagner Group not just a middle-man, but a middle-army. The man is a big fan of outsourcing to corrupt partners, much to his detriment.

You'd have to imagine the guy they've gotten back's first comment will be: lets get the show back on the road! - show me to the fax machine and the array of communicating pigeons - given he has been locked up for 14 years.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

One for Denny

Investors who took short positions in Tesla stock have made an $11.5 billion profit so far this year, according to Wall Street analytics firm S3 Partners, as Tesla shares lost about half their value. That’s a nearly 60% return on the $19.6 billion invested in short positions on Tesla this year.

[Wombatman]

In my experience the desire for people with start up experience is incredibly high.
Given she has her PhD, she likely walks back into a similar job.
I was asked to go back to the start up I left but wouldn’t be getting the equity share.
Every recruiter I’ve chatted to has referenced the start up experience especially when the start up has some visibility.

On a side note, we are now hiring another analyst to bring the team here to a total of 2.
My first time being an interviewer, probably a novelty for the first few but I’m told the volume of applicants is incredible.

Not unusual for start-up emps to be expected to put in 50-60 hour weeks. Grand if you are young, unencumbered and energetic. Risk of a serious well-being hit needs to be factored in which could be contagious at home. With a young family, new home and partner who is earning well too, I'd be inclined to stick.

[Denny Crane]

One for Denny

I don't trade single stocks very often but my TSLA short is by far my most profitable ever stock trade and I still have 2/3 of it left.

[Wombatman]

Neymar worse than a passenger. Brazil effectively playing with 10 men.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Not unusual for start-up emps to be expected to put in 50-60 hour weeks. Grand if you are young, unencumbered and energetic. Risk of a serious well-being hit needs to be factored in which could be contagious at home. With a young family, new home and partner who is earning well too, I'd be inclined to stick.

Maybe. Its up in the air definitely. The only upside is that the boss is incredibly pro-family in every one of her actions in the past. Including when the start-up that was sold was in its start-up phase. Its definitely something to consider though. The doubt, on my side, would be that its probably not going to happen again otherwise as the wife will become too comfortable in her current steady job, and its a chance to be in with someone who has a proven track record, which won't always be the case. So there's that potential for a big payoff.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Croatia with its puny 3.9m population. fair fucks to them.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Plus football is also probably only their third-ranked sport after beer-drinking, and (deservedly) beating up the serbs.

[balfejohn]

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