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Great....more garbage on the Buffalo airwaves
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Walt as the ultimate anti-hero... for me, I stopped pulling for him a while ago. Part of what makes this show fascinating (and daring) is that Walt has transformed so far from anyone I can relate too, or have sympathy for. I think, initially, Walts predicament, and our empathy for his character is what draws us in to the story... now I look forward to seeing him get what he deserves...if indeed that happens. If he doesn't though, I am still going to enjoy the hell out of it... Tony Soprano (for me, the greatest tv character of all time) was pretty ruthless too, but I always wanted him to come out on top in the end... Walter, not so much.
What makes Walt so vile is the apparent ease with which he can justify whatever ****ty thing he does, so he can sleep at night...Soprano at his worst, resorted to violence, which almost seems quaint to Walt's apparent mastery of manipulation and psychological terrorism. One of the greatest scenes of this current season (maybe the history of the show?) came two episodes ago, when Jesse really puts Mr White in his place...they are out in the desert, Walt trying to convince Jesse to go into Saul's "witness protection" program..."just stop playing me, for like 10 minutes.." great scene. When Walt sits with Jesse and tries to convince him he didn't kill Mike, Walt keeps saying "Jesse, I need you to believe this"... losing Jesse, for Walt, is like the death of Walter White...
I think, almost in the end, the reason Walt is so adamant that he would never kill Jesse is not so much some deep pity, or empathy for Jesse... it is more that Jesse has seen Walt at his very worst, and was always his loyal soldier, no matter how much further deep into **** Walt was dragging them... Walt has a need to feel admired and respected by someone....Jesse is the only one who admired or respected him in his Heisenberg persona... if he loses Jesse, Walt just won't be able to live with himself and all the destruction he has created. His son, Walt Jr, still loves him, but he has no idea the monster his father is...
You are correct about Sunday...Bills/NFL, "Breaking Bad", and, I will add, the season premiere of "Boardwalk Empire", another one of my personal "elite" tv series...
Felina is also a somewhat common Mexican female name... she is the prostitute whose honor the hero is defending in the old Marty Robbins classic ballad "El Paso"... I may be completely wrong, but I seem to remember the name showing up, somewhere along the history of the show...maybe Lydia Rodartes' daughter... can't remember...
Well thought out and rational analysis. For the life of me and I don't know why, I want Walt to come out on top. Maybe it's because I can relate to his character and the trials he's been through which has a personal resonance. I really hope he pulls it off and walks into the sunset w/ Skylar on his arm and a monster bank account. Somehow, I know this isn't in the cards. To four more epic rides.
Speaking of El Paso......
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It is funny, I was kind of the same way... I am normally wrong on all predictions for this show, but I did feel (only after last week) that Jesse and Hank would somehow be working together to take Walter down. I didn't necessarily think Hank would take Jesse to his house... let me ask, the buried money theory is a good one (Jessie does say he knows a "better way" to get Mr White, and money is the root of all this evil), but what makes you think Jesse took the tape? I did find it odd (maybe something went right over my head...I didn't see Uhl take Jesses dope until re-watching last weeks show yesterday, before the new one was on) when, after his video confession, Jesse asks if it "okay to go to the bathroom"? It seemed a bit of a mundane thing to throw into the middle of such a complex story thread...just like Jesse bumping in to Uhl on the way out the door last week....did I miss something again last night?
I just thought they way they framed the scene that Jesse lifted the tape. Hank and Gomez going outside to talk w/ Jesse sitting at the table w/ the camera...."Can I use the bathroom?" As, it's been stated here, the writing is super sharp w/ no room for filler. But who knows w/ this show.
AJ- you're right about the GPS coordinates being in the form of the lottery ticket. That being said, I still think Jesse finds a way to get to the $$$.
BTW- Favorite line is when Jesse is trying to explain to Hank and Gomie what they're up against "You two are just guys....Mr. White....he's the devil" lol
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Solid table setting episode. I will say, for the first time, I could tell two of the events before they happened. I knew that Hank would take Jesse to his home and that the bald guy at the plaza wasn't hired muscle. Other than that...loved it. Anyone else think that Jesse lifted the tape out of the camera? My guess is Jesse finds a way to get Walt's gps to lead him to the buried $$$.
But who knows....that's why I love this show. As it's been posted by K-9...."God, i will miss this show"
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Just a guess (and w/ this show it's always a guess) but I think the Ricin and the M-60 are for Todd and his Aryan friends who eliminated Declan last week and took over the production side. Like I said, just a guess. Can't wait to watch the chaos tonight.
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Amazing last night. I'm sure everyone has their favorite moments to discuss. Here are my two (subject to change of course.) Hank and Marie watching Walt's "confession." That shot is so brilliantly framed with both of them split apart w/ the TV in the middle and Marie looking much taller than Hank (possible foreshadowing perhaps?) The desert scene with the vivid pastels using the landscape as if it's another character (interpret that as you will.)
I have no idea what is next....just the way I like it.
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Dick Stockton. Old school....does everything well. Love to know he's still calling games.
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Good God....it really does never end does it? OK, please give Tuel a chance w/ the 1's to see what he can do. Lord knows Kolb will be fresh meat come opening day.
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"Hello Carol." Two simple words spoken by Walt to his neighbor that says so much about Walt's life of duality. Durning the episode, Carol cheerfully responds back as Walt greets her out front. Back to the opening scene when Walt retrieves the Ricin, this time Carol has a much different response, she drops her bag in horror at the sight of him.
How we get from A to Z (or Z to A) in this case is anyone's guess. Myself, I have no idea....and that's why I love this show. To 7 more brilliant weeks.
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..Soo..your commenting about a week of wgr listening w/o having listened to it?
No, I was simply following the thread and responded to SDS" comments about marble-mouth. Further, a comment about Sal was thrown in for balance. i don't need to hear the show and/or station ever again to know that you can't pour Evan Williams and tell me it's Bushmills.
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Maybe so. As I stated before, I think the criticism of him is overblown. How Bulldog gets a pass for hemming and hawing all show long, trying to remember things out loud that he can't, constantly saying "I don't know", and otherwise just occupying airspace with trivial commentary is beyond me.
Finally. This so right. Bulldog has been, and is a total joke as a host no matter who he's paired with. How he has lasted so long is totally amazing. It's like that idiot at work who keeps getting promoted and everyone just shakes their head.
I heard Sal a year ago when I last listened and wasn't impressed. The best thing he has going for him is that he's not the typical GR guy.
Like I said, I stopped listening a year ago (with the exception of Murph's play by play) and I know for a fact I haven't missed a thing.
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How the F did the remake of The Longest Yard beat the original? Any movie with Adam Sandler is....well, a movie with Adam Sandler. Landfill material. The '74 film had such great lines:
"I bet you'd like a cold beer right now" as they're shaving off his stache (very cruel)
"I quit" in the swamp
"I'm just as far from Tallahassee as you honey" B. Peters scene
"That's easy, you bring in a team not in your conference and kick the S**t out of them
"You bring your arm up underneath his chin and I guarantee you gentlemen, your opponent will be incapacitated for the next several moments"
"Temporary disabilities...ba**s, guts, ribs"
"We'll break it again"
"I think he broke his F****** neck"
"Here's a present from the caretaker"
"If it works, everybody hit him... got it? got it!
"Hissstorrry"
"Stick that in your trophy case"
Ah....memories
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lol......beautiful.....they'd probably drop him though
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A true broadcast legend. His last SB. The timing, meter and presentation all has such a big game feel. Others will post his highlights but I love this call of this drive.
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Check the date. April 15th. Tax day. I hope it wasn't some crazy D-Bag.
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WTF? 2 separate explosions. Some missing limbs. Not good.
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Priceline is a gem. Never a bad experience. Make sure you research the hotels they offer though.
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Good job Jack!!!! Props to Nebraska!!!!
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lol...sad but true.So much better than an Andrew Peters fight. Also tougher than the entire Sabres' team last year.
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Phlem, you've gotten some great advice here and I'll just add on more thing. When it comes to ass kicking time (and believe me it will) i employ a technique that I use with my 7 year old. I sit employee x down to discuss the matter and firmly and in no uncertain terms, explain the situation and what I want done different. Stern eye contact is a must. After all is said I do a complete 180 and bring up some topic (work story, current event, sports) just to leave it on a positive note. It works like a charm.
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Big kid gets two for interference. Mazza gets two for the slash and both get 10 minute misconducts.
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thickener and a touch of sugar....trust me these flavors explode when combined.
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ketchup is just to hold the chunks of garlic onto the wing....purely optional
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My pleasure....they are awesome
I just started and finished watching Breaking Bad
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OMG I was right lol!!!