I am unable to fathom people's willingness to be filmed, let alone filming themselves, acting like idiots and assholes. Also goes for reality and judge shows.
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August 03, 2025, 09:45 AM
trapper189
Minnesota? With swings like that, those people will freeze to death if the power ever goes out.
August 03, 2025, 10:14 AM
MNSIG
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Originally posted by trapper189: Minnesota? With swings like that, those people will freeze to death if the power ever goes out.
We can only hope!
August 03, 2025, 10:34 AM
egregore
The watermelon smashers are channeling their inner Gallagher.
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August 03, 2025, 11:23 AM
rat2306
I guess no one told those folks that today is National Watermelon Day. And they observe it by smashing melons. That wouldn't happen in the South; chill those melons down under a shade tree, slice it up, a little salt...
And no PPE required.
August 03, 2025, 12:25 PM
armedprof
I am happy to see they used appropriate safety gear... lol
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August 03, 2025, 12:55 PM
darthfuster
Gratifying to see them so impotent as to be reduced to tantrums
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August 03, 2025, 01:30 PM
CPD SIG
quote:
Originally posted by egregore: I am unable to fathom people's willingness to be filmed, let alone filming themselves, acting like idiots and assholes. Also goes for reality and judge shows.
I can’t remember the name of the Theory, but it goes something like this:
There’s a point with Intelligence and IQ, where someone is so dumb, they don’t have the smarts to realize that they are actually dumb.
And in that video, there’s the proof.
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August 03, 2025, 02:17 PM
RogueJSK
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Originally posted by rat2306: That wouldn't happen in the South; chill those melons down under a shade tree, slice it up, a little salt...
Take it to the next level and try eating it like they do even further south in Mexico... Instead of just salt, try it with some Tajin, which is a seasoning blend made from salt, chili powder, and dehydrated lime.
It's amazing on watermelon, and is also good on honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, pineapple, and even cucumber.
(Then the next level after that is to try adding some Chamoy to the watermelon as well, which is a type of sweet-ish Mexican hot sauce that goes well with fruit too.)
August 03, 2025, 03:03 PM
rat2306
I may have to try that seasoning, the international grocery store nearby should have it. Just finished some tomatoes and cucumbers, would have zested those up pretty good.
ETA: You fellows talked me into it, bought a small container and some diced mango and kiwi this morning. The grocery store down the street had some, but only the classic.This message has been edited. Last edited by: rat2306,
August 03, 2025, 03:23 PM
Beancooker
Could you imagine showing up to that event, breaking out a MAGA hat, and deploying a Trump flag?
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Originally posted by sigmonkey: I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
August 03, 2025, 03:33 PM
iron chef
quote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG: I can’t remember the name of the Theory, but it goes something like this:
There’s a point with Intelligence and IQ, where someone is so dumb, they don’t have the smarts to realize that they are actually dumb.
You might be referring to the Dunning-Kruger effect? Dunning-Kruger is like the Tueller 21' rule in that it is widely misinterpreted & misrepresented.
A more practical explanation is that ppl generally suck at self-assessment. It's a form of cognitive bias. No one likes to be seen as below average; therefore:
Every guy thinks his dick is at least a little bigger than average.
Every girl who goes out clubbing & partying thinks she's at least a little hotter than average.
People who are obese think of themselves as "carrying a few extra pounds."
People who need alcohol to function don't think of themselves as alcoholics. They're ppl who might drink a couple more drinks per day than average.
Anyone who managed to graduate from HS thinks he's of at least average intelligence, and if he's not book smart, he makes up for it by being street smart. You should ask a military recruiter what he thinks about all those street smart recruits.
August 03, 2025, 04:00 PM
TexasScrub
Also quite tasty on your micheladas, and Dos Equis! Don't try it on peaches, just trust me on that.
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
quote:
Originally posted by rat2306: That wouldn't happen in the South; chill those melons down under a shade tree, slice it up, a little salt...
Take it to the next level and try eating it like they do even further south in Mexico... Instead of just salt, try it with some Tajin, which is a seasoning blend made from salt, chili powder, and dehydrated lime.
It's amazing on watermelon, and is also good on honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, pineapple, and even cucumber.
(Then the next level after that is to try adding some Chamoy to the watermelon as well, which is a type of sweet-ish Mexican hot sauce that goes well with fruit too.)
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August 03, 2025, 04:11 PM
BurtonRW
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Originally posted by rat2306: I may have to try that seasoning, the international grocery store nearby should have it.
It’s very popular these days. Your regular Giant/Safeway/Wegman’s/HarrisTeeter should all have it.
We discovered it a good number of years back in Albuquerque. On street corn. Really, really good.
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August 03, 2025, 07:11 PM
ScooterX
This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through the price hike in watermelons.
August 03, 2025, 08:10 PM
MrToad
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Originally posted by MrToad:
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Originally posted by RogueJSK: [QUOTE]Originally posted by rat2306: That wouldn't happen in the South; chill those melons down under a shade tree, slice it up, a little salt...
Take it to the next level and try eating it like they do even further south in Mexico... Instead of just salt, try it with some Tajin, which is a seasoning blend made from salt, chili powder, and dehydrated lime.
It's amazing on watermelon, and is also good on honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, pineapple, and even cucumber.
(Then the next level after that is to try adding some Chamoy to the watermelon as well, which is a type of sweet-ish Mexican hot sauce that goes well with fruit too.)
Now that's funny...that's what I was eating when I read your post this evening!
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August 03, 2025, 11:04 PM
Rightwire
I find it hilarious that they need to wear a hard hat, goggles, a cover shirt, cover pants & gloves (PPE) to hit a watermelon with a stick.
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August 04, 2025, 12:52 PM
old rugged cross
these people have such low self esteem it is about all they can muster to do the sillyist shit on earth and then to film it is just precious. I cannot imagine someone that is not mentally ill doing the things these people do.
