Vangelus and Seth Buzzard have Transformers on their minds and an absolutely on-topic focus in their hearts.
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Seth Buzzard
After the Royal Rumble I was hoping he was coming back to WWE but I guess not.
Lumpy
Yeah, it's super cool. Next show is tomorrow night, which is cool since he just showed up on TNA again tonight. Should be fun. And apparently I'm doing all the matches, cuz the other ref broke his leg.
Seth Buzzard
Yes, it was funny and was an interesting way to think about what HHH has been over the years.
That's rad
Lumpy
Right? I loved it. Very logically thought out, from that perspective. I'm a bigger fan of Landis every time he does something.
Vangelus
I did! It was really cool.
Lumpy
sorry everybody. I love wrestling and loved the wrestling text. Got some hilarious texts from ORIO bitching about my questions, but it's funny. Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions. I throughly enjoyed it.
Speaking of, have you guys seen "Wrestling isn't wrestling" from Max Landis?
Lastly, yes, I am an actual referee for a promotion here in Albuquerque. Destiny Wrestling Organization. Last month I did my first main event match, featuring Bully Ray (who's currently the champion)
chuckdawg1999
This times 100! I like to know what the guys think about other things it brings CONTEXT to their TF opinions which is important. Besides, is there anything new or earth shattering revealed in an episode that can't be found days earlier on every other TF site out there? Enjoy the show for what it is, a show.
By the way Jushin Thunder Liger is based on a Manga/Japanese Cartoon of a robot/humanoid lion. There's a high-end version of the figure out there.
I'll bet you anything Seth that for Avengers 3 we get the same Thanos figure not as a BAF, with the Infinity Gauntlet.
tubbsii
DID THEY JUST MENTION ANITA SARKEESIAN!!!! TABLE FLIP!!!!!! I didn't expect to her to pop up here.
cha
I for one am enjoying the non TF wrasslin' talk. In fact I want a Seth Buzzard heel turn.
Btw Vangelus there is a really rad 2 night wrestling event coming to your neck o' the woods on May 15th and 16th. (Couldn't post hyperlink on mobile, kept crashing)
Ring of Honor/New Japan Pro Wrestling Global Wars night one is definitely on iPPV; matches announced – Cageside Seats
Seth Buzzard
No I mean more around Marin and Sonoma.
Noj
I totally understand what you are saying.
I guess we have to think what is more important for a city, cultural uniqueness or economic stability. Some cities can do both. But if you have a town that has significant landmark buildings that are not being used they shouldn't be kept around at the cost of potential jobs and tax revenue that can be generated through new businesses that can use that space. I live in a tourist town. Our city culture is basically to cater to everyone else and the city thrives on it. Sure people don't like that our town has no culture but since I moved here over 20 years ago, I couldn't tell you what it would be. I just know that there are plenty of job opportunities around.
Sorry for my tpyos.
GAUGE
By north of san francisico do you mean modesto, riverbank, oakdale, turlock, merced,
or do you mean contra costa county? a lot of contra costa county still looks the same for the most part. it's still pretty much dominated bty the railroads and the fishing. but yeah i get what you mean that newer chains have stated to kinda take over. but most of the land for the most part is still unchanged. with the exception of newer housing communities being built and whatnot.
I was born in Oakley, spent some of my childhood in Brentwood and Bethal Island, my grandparents (RIP) lived in concord.
just talking about it get's me teary-eyed I miss my home town there. heck my old school is still around too. I also lived near Mount Diablo.
anyway, long story short I get what you mean in terms of all these big company chains taking over and developing things over historic areas and sucking the culture out of the area.
and thanks to Celebs moving in and taking over as well, I also blame them somewhat for the culture being destroyed. thanks to them developing over historical land and building their stupid mansions well. and building stupid golf courses
Seth Buzzard
But you also see smaller cities loosing what makes them distinct as regional and local businesses disappear to be replaced buy national chains. Just speaking for the area I live you go just north of San Francisco and you start seeing more and more of the same things.
Now it's not going to happen overnight nor is it guaranteed to happen… Anymore i have to say is getting into that politics area so I best stop.
Noj
Hey Seth, thank you for your clarification.
I think what you desire for Cuba is possible. We both know there are Starbucks' and MacDonalds' all over the United States but the cities they are in have their own distinct flavor. Miami is Miami, New York, is New York, and New Orleans is New Orleans. American companies have also gone to many other countries and it's safe to say that they haven't lost their culture. Most likely they will sell mojitos at the first MacDonald in Havana. Better yet they will sell Cuba Libres.
A toast to civil discussions.
Noj
Seth Buzzard
I guess what I meant was more like while it still feels like it's own place and not have an American fast food on every corner and those cool old resorts owned and operated by Cubans not foreign companies.
So yes, bring in money and opportunities just don't do it at the cost of losing what makes Cuba, Cuba.
Noj
Cuba would not get ruined buy American businesses. It's already ruined.
Before my family left there risking their lives to get to the United States my family worked in one of theose "Cool" "Old" resorts. It was in a great location and was host to many fesivals and events, providing jobs and oportunity for many Cuban people. It has since then fallen apart from neglect and disrepair, employing no one. Many families would love to be able to work and provide for their families if American investors came in and started businesses there. My Uncle went back to Cuba as part of a mission trip and visited his old home where he and my father grew up before they left. A new family had moved in after my family had left many years ago. He was stunned at how it had not changed a bit, from the paint on the walls to even the furniture in the rooms. As remarkable as than may sound that thier home had remained preserved all these years it was also an indication there there had been zero progress made to there home in over 50 years. No offense but to want to enjoy Cuba before it gets ruined by American businesses moving in is to basically want to enjoy Cuba for it's poverty.
As an example do you think the average Cuban cab driver would rather drive around in his old rusted cab that is held together with substandard and even home made parts or to be able to have a more modern car. Even if it's from the year 2000. If you think old Cuba is so quaint try doing this. Stop using you cel phone and just rely on a rotary phone in your home. It will be cute at first but it will get old real fast. That is just a taste of what many Cuban people have had to live with for many years.
Sorry to get heavy on the boards but the talk about Cuba really got me upset. I'm only bringing this up because it was talked about in the podcast. I want to visit Cuba one day and I want it to thrive but please don't suggest that when American investors go there that it will be ruined. That just sounds dumb.
Noj
PS I guess I should expect flames now.
zandergb
I'm Surprised You Didn't Mention™: How it seems like the USA Today article writer wasn't supposed to reveal Victorion yet. Don't they usually save that for a big convention, like how Windblade's design reveal went down? A paragraph in the middle of an article doesn't seem like a Hasbro-intended announcement.
As for RID2015 Windblade, I'm liking how all the swirl designs on her body work with her face design. It doesn't stick out like a sore thumb anymore.
Obligatory Sarkeesian comment: while some of her messages are absolutely correct, she also spouts a fair share of garbage and the methods she uses to put out those messages are repeatedly vile.
GAUGE
Hey Vangelus, got a question for ya in regards to the podcast show, I (like thousands of others) am an avid Spotify user, and was wondering: could you somehow work out a deal with them to post the podcast there since it's also on itunes? I sadly don't have the means to use itunes even though I still enjoy the .mp3 link you usually provide.
Funnily enough, I don't see any podcast shows on spotify, maybe TFW2005 can be the first. maybe the master of internet personalities can start a new trend there. one more awesome place Vangelus and the Vangelcronians can take over.
gawddammit
I love the current breakdown. I come for the Transformers, but stay for the off topic nonsense…even when I have no idea what you guys are talking about (generally toku stuff?)
If it weren't for off topic, I wouldn't have found out about mezco batman. Or mandarake, amongst other things.
So thanks, guys! Keep doing what you're doing.
Caldazar
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