Poleshifter

I loved John Candy. Some great movies, like Stripes, Planes Trains etc. But my favorite role was as The Schmenge Brothers, where they introduce themselves, each pronouncing Schmenge in a different way. Subtle humor, but it really got me. Yosh and Stan - Rick Moranis the other Schmenge bro, IIRC. That was on SCTV, and then a final movie The Last Polka.

The Office was very well done, as Steve Carrell's character Michael Scott would seem impossible to replicate. I am sure psychology grad students could do a thesis on the complex dysfunctionalities in The Office. Of course, Dwight and Andy Bernard were nearly as f**ked up as Michael. I do not have Peacock, but I would not expect much from an Office wannabe. A shoutout here to our posters @Dr Krentist and the guy with the Prison Mike avatar.

What kind of degree do you have? What sort of useful skills and experience could transfer to a new industry? This will help folks make suggestions for new roles. Best wishes in your career change endeavor.

Ugliest thing since the Bengals white uniforms. GTFO

I like WR Deon Cain, but I did not see any of the PS games. Did Cain get any playing time?

How many of our 2025 draft picks got NIL money in college? Is it just for stars or is it more widespread than that?

I worked at Moog Music when they were in Williamsville - best job ever! There was a guy who tested keyboards, and he used to play Pictures of an Exhibitionist (as he called it) on his keyboard, but he did it to a POLKA beat. First time I heard it, I actually fell out of my chair laughing! It was marvelous. The guy, Dan, was brilliant. Keith Emerson used to visit when he was in town, but I never got to see him. Later, Moog moved to Walden Ave to gear up for a bigger manufacturing effort. At that point, the company lost the family atmosphere that made working there so great.

I love the Johan Strauss waltzes, and his other stuff. And Offenbach - there is a Can-Can theme which is great. I don’t listen too often, but enjoy it when the time is right.

So many great songs from Tom Lehrer: So Long Mom, I’m Off to Drop the Bomb The Vatican Rag (“genuflect, genuflect, genuflect”) and many more... Such a wit - much needed in the 1960s. He was a great one, pulling out those impossible rhymes, like “contrapuntally” with “Brinkley and Hunt-a-ly”.

That is beautiful, @Sojourner. Nothing is more important than your kids. As kids, we asked our dad why he didn’t go bowling with the guys from work. He said his kids were his hobby, and he spent time with us. He was a great Dad! Keep up the good work. I wish there were millions more fathers who felt that way.

Cain had some pretty good return skills in UFL. I hope they try him at KR.

I usually watch it just to see the French countryside. Not a cycling fan. I missed it this year, though.

I went to my 40th HS reunion some years ago. I ran into a guy I had known in grade school. He said to his wife, “Hey honey, watch this” and he proceeds to throw me a math problem - what’s 127 times 43? I think I got it right but nobody was checking. He remembered that I had been the math whiz back in grade school. That was such a cool moment - it really made my day!

Yep. I saw the Stones in Memorial Auditorium in June 1966. It was hard to tell what song they were singing because the screaming was so loud. That must have been your sister and her friends!

I saw one Beatle way back when. I was on my way to the Toronto Rock n Roll Revival in Fall 1969, when the radio said John Lennon and his friend Eric Clapton were flying in to play the festival. Sadly, Yoko was included in the Plastic Ono Band, so some of the music was awful. But it was fun to see John Lennon.

Spanos Street in San Diego? They haven’t renamed it yet. LOL

There was a band called the Buffalo Beatles way back in 1965 or so. Legally, they had to change their name, the became The Rogues. The lead guitarist had a Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar and a Vox Super Beatle amplifier - just like George Harrison used. That was a real wow factor back then. They were very talented. I don’t know who they were,but they were great.

I have been around here since 1994 when I lived in Ohio. Changed my name when I moved to another state. On Sep 11, 2001, I logged in here first thing in the morning and found out the news. Lots of fun here, Belinda and all those folks. I was in an old thread the other day, and came across the poster John From Riverside, who used to be John From Hemet. Sadly, John is no longer with us. But not forgotten.

Butch Byrd worked as a mechanic at Great Lakes Chrysler at Hertel and Delaware. My best friend’s dad was a salesman there.

In the playoff game, Don Shula’s final game, Thurman Thomas bowled over Fish DC Tom Olivadotti on the sidelines. How is that for symbolism? Same game where the Canadian Comet Tim Tindale scored a TD.

Lou put out some great songs. May he Rest In Peace.

There is a Marvel comics character called Groot.

Didn’t the Bills add a new assistant DL coach who specializes in the pass rush? This could help Solomon’s development as well. I look forward to seeing his second season.

I’ve been a Bills fan since 1960 or so. Played pitch and catch in the street as Jack Kemp and Glenn Bass. I have a Stew Barber autograph around here somewhere.

Was anyone else a member of Joey Reynolds Royal Order of the Night People? There was a purple membership card.