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Title: Things that are never as good as you think they will be
Post by: CHONGS on May 22, 2021, 03:28:17 PM
Popcorn
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Post by: TheHamburglar on May 22, 2021, 04:30:19 PM
Novelty ice cream bars from the ice cream truck.
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on May 22, 2021, 05:40:54 PM
those roasted almonds that they sell at fairs and things. always smell so good when they are cooking and the taste is just meh.
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on May 23, 2021, 07:28:59 AM
Also, smoked turkey legs at fairs and football games.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 23, 2021, 09:28:28 AM
This thread
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Post by: KITNfury on May 23, 2021, 09:30:03 AM
Sequels, amusement parks, your girlfriend's mom
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Post by: steve dave on May 23, 2021, 10:27:13 AM
Cryptocurrency


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Post by: michigancat on May 23, 2021, 10:51:16 AM
Birthdays
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Post by: catastrophe on May 23, 2021, 11:08:36 AM
Drinks 5 and above
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Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2021, 11:34:01 AM
Taco Bell
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Post by: Katpappy on May 23, 2021, 11:53:55 AM
I interrupt this thread with this accouchement; SNL is back to being funny like really funny as it was years ago.  Check last night's Weekend Update  :  https://youtu.be/r7drK5-sMns
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Post by: pissclams on May 23, 2021, 12:32:11 PM
Taco Bell
this is first idea that came to mind

also, television show finales
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Post by: pissclams on May 23, 2021, 12:32:50 PM
the nfl
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Post by: TheHamburglar on May 23, 2021, 12:44:53 PM
Taco Bell
this is first idea that came to mind

also, television show finales

This made me realize I’ve reach the age where nothing really disappoints me because I’ve lowered my expectations for everything. I assume every show finale is going to suck and in the rare instance one gets it right (The Good Place) I’m amazed by it.
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Post by: sys on May 23, 2021, 01:14:13 PM
beer, 90% of the time.
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 23, 2021, 01:47:51 PM
Taco Bell
this is first idea that came to mind

also, television show finales

This made me realize I’ve reach the age where nothing really disappoints me because I’ve lowered my expectations for everything. I assume every show finale is going to suck and in the rare instance one gets it right (The Good Place) I’m amazed by it.

Hell yeah, life is significantly better with low expectations
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Post by: nicname on May 23, 2021, 02:01:34 PM
I interrupt this thread with this accouchement; SNL is back to being funny like really funny as it was years ago.  Check last night's Weekend Update  :  https://youtu.be/r7drK5-sMns

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 23, 2021, 03:04:35 PM
Lol. SNL is not back to being funny. This was probably one of their worst seasons in a long time. But I do always enjoy the final weekend update of the season. They do this every year.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2021, 06:16:53 PM
beer, 90% of the time.

YES!

Also steak
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 23, 2021, 06:29:09 PM
beer, 90% of the time.

YES!

Also steak
:horrorsurprise: :surprised: :sdeek:
you need a new steak guy apparently
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Post by: DaBigTrain on May 23, 2021, 06:29:23 PM
beer, 90% of the time.

YES!

Also steak

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Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2021, 11:57:05 PM
beer, 90% of the time.

YES!

Also steak
:horrorsurprise: :surprised: :sdeek:
you need a new steak guy apparently

No, not a steak guy, it's like that everywhere. Whether I'm making one myself or having one at the Capital Grille, a steak done fantastically only meets expectations, it's not the same experience you get from other expensive entrees that are memorably great. Even while eating a steak, before it's over the experience really becomes just finishing what you paid for.
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Post by: Trim on May 24, 2021, 12:29:38 AM
beer, 90% of the time.

YES!

Also steak
:horrorsurprise: :surprised: :sdeek:
you need a new steak guy apparently

No, not a steak guy, it's like that everywhere. Whether I'm making one myself or having one at the Capital Grille, a steak done fantastically only meets expectations, it's not the same experience you get from other expensive entrees that are memorably great. Even while eating a steak, before it's over the experience really becomes just finishing what you paid for.

What was the expectation-setting steak that ruined all other steaks for you?
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Post by: Katpappy on May 24, 2021, 04:42:42 AM
Lol. SNL is not back to being funny. This was probably one of their worst seasons in a long time. But I do always enjoy the final weekend update of the season. They do this every year.

Did you see last week's show?  Some of the skits very pretty funny.  Your right about last year, most of it was down right boring.  This is something that new and refreshing.  From the '70's to the '90's they were great. 
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 24, 2021, 08:54:23 AM
Lol. SNL is not back to being funny. This was probably one of their worst seasons in a long time. But I do always enjoy the final weekend update of the season. They do this every year.

Did you see last week's show?  Some of the skits very pretty funny.  Your right about last year, most of it was down right boring.  This is something that new and refreshing.  From the '70's to the '90's they were great.
I see every weeks, show, silly. That's why I have a thread about it. :)
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Post by: Cire on May 24, 2021, 01:06:01 PM
Peaches


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Title: Things that are never as good as you think they will be
Post by: Cire on May 24, 2021, 01:06:03 PM
Double post
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Post by: steve dave on May 24, 2021, 01:37:43 PM
Cryptocurrency


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false alarm, this one is actually as good
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Post by: stunted on May 24, 2021, 01:56:49 PM
agree on steaks up to a point, because japanese wagyu exceeds expectations
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Post by: Katpappy on May 24, 2021, 07:01:46 PM
agree on steaks up to a point, because japanese wagyu exceeds expectations

Until you see the dinner ticket, and it takes most of your paycheck.  Then you say "goddamn that was good, but was it that good".
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Post by: CHONGS on May 24, 2021, 07:04:23 PM
Lentils, but they start with a low bar.
Title: Re: Things that are never as good as you think they will be
Post by: MakeItRain on May 24, 2021, 09:52:55 PM
beer, 90% of the time.

YES!

Also steak
:horrorsurprise: :surprised: :sdeek:
you need a new steak guy apparently

No, not a steak guy, it's like that everywhere. Whether I'm making one myself or having one at the Capital Grille, a steak done fantastically only meets expectations, it's not the same experience you get from other expensive entrees that are memorably great. Even while eating a steak, before it's over the experience really becomes just finishing what you paid for.

What was the expectation-setting steak that ruined all other steaks for you?

I think it's that I can't even remember what the best steak I've had is outside of when I grilled one for myself a few weeks ago. I'll take stunted's word for it that wagyu is great and I'll try one at some point.

Y'all are acting like I said steak was gross.
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Post by: chum1 on May 24, 2021, 10:26:45 PM
I only eat steak a handful of times a year and it's pretty much always better than I expect.
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Post by: IPA4Me on May 25, 2021, 05:44:39 AM
Restaurant steak usually isn't worth the price. I often order scallops when fiancé wants a steak.

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Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 25, 2021, 08:09:12 AM
Expensive red wine.
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 25, 2021, 08:10:24 AM
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
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Post by: Cire on May 25, 2021, 08:57:07 AM
Fish is the way to go at a really fancy restaurant


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