Boyle got a confidence boost in the Dillman episode, but hamfisted seems like a fair adjective for that. They did the same to Gina, but it was easier and prolonged. I’m a sucker for ending on a high note. I think B99 should call it next season.

I saw ‘How you chew and walk’

Hard disagree. Succession has some of the funnest scenes outside of pure comedy shows and forces you to understand elite, entitled monsters without cheering for them

Nothing to be ashamed of. I also contracted herpetology from handling too many snakes in college.

I’m not going to argue because it doesn’t really matter, but out of curiosity what makes you say that? I’ve lived in both states and they’re pretty dramatically different to me.

Sounds like somebody went to Vassar

What a delightfully specific reference.

As someone who currently lives in and is moving away from Tampa in one month, you are correct.

His father is a coach. Taught him the meaning of gritty sticktoitiveness. That aside, he uses his mind to maximize his talents. A real cerebral kid.

Alas, I saw Hereditary early-ish (2 PM) and had to deal with loud talkers. There were maybe 10 people in the theater. I’m pretty vocal with my belief people shouldn’t talk during most films; the lack of people present during the inevitable argument made me sound about 25% crazier than I already am.

I don’t know that I’ve ever commented on TheTakeout, but my outrage at this omission knows no bounds.

I tore my mcl on this stretch

Clear-eyed, insightful restaurant recommendations

The Memphis Grizzlies exist.

DJ Augustin!

I don’t think it’s so much the society we see as it is the society we aspire to. Like you said, the pot is boiling. People increasingly seek out echo chambers; the dissenting voices are getting loud.

Best I can do is $19 and a letter.

Sam Cassell! An odd looking fellow.

I, for one, welcome our new corporate overlords.