“Blaming the economy won’t cut it.”

blames the economy

Maybe so. But he’s a good example of someone getting ‘close’ nationally.

Ross Perot had a shot in 1992 but blew it by promoting conspiracy theories (that may have even been true, who knows) about Republican infiltration at (iirc) his daughters wedding.

And the split in the vote let Bill Clinton beat the incumbent Bush.

The only way a third party takes a seat is when they capture the attention.

Locally, that’s easier. Less people to win over, you get to focus on local accomplishments, etc. But national you need to become the national conversation or too many voters wouldn’t know who you are.

Season six of Community ‘aired’ there.

I’m still pissed at NBC for selling “Six Seasons and a Movie” merchandise and then canceling after season five.

(And the movie is still coming.)

And he’s probably disgruntled about it.

Except for the fact that Vincent is only there without Jules because Jules quit. And Vincent was in the toilet because he was constipated because he’s a heroin addict.

If Jules hadn’t quit, Marcellus would not have been there. And Butch wouldn’t have known about any of those developments.

Although to back your theory up, Jules would’ve never left for doughnuts.

Walt?

Seinfeld treated comedy like math.

A joke can be perfected, whittled down to a perfect and easily repeated core. And once you have enough of those, you can just juggle them.

He didnt hang out and get high and drunk with the other comics, he went home and studied the Tonight Show.

I think his greatest weakness is that he can’t read a room very well. That isn’t a skill he prioritized.

Also rehearsing a joke to death the way Seinfeld does makes it seem like you’re listening to something memorized rather than spontaneous.

I saw him live a few years ago. He wasn’t my favorite but I’m glad I went.

Seinfeld is now using the Uno reverse card on those comments explaining to Tom Papa, “If you’re Lindsey Vonn, if you’re a champion skier, you can put the gates anywhere you want on the mountain. She’s going to make the gate. That’s comedy. Whatever the culture is, we make the gate. You don’t make the gate, you’re out of the game. The game is, where is the gate? How do I make the gate and get down the hill the way I want to?”

This doesn’t read as a cop out to me. He is acknowledging that he has trouble hitting certain audiences because things have changed, and now realized he needs to change to meet the game and appeal to the more modern audiences.

And that makes perfect sense. Seinfeld’s comedy is already a part of our cultural DNA. He needs to evolve to remain relevant.

Probably for at least a year.

I’m doing fine really, just stressed about money. Working overtime where I can and keeping expenses low.

I play D&D with friends twice a week. Low cost, high imagination way to hang out.

The main issue is that we took in someone in need this last summer who can’t pay their own way and for now, we are shouldering the difference.

It’s worthwhile but taxing.

Yup, like the others, I’m broke. Month to month barely getting by. Gotta trim back where I can.

Well, that looks fun.

Primer timeline according to xkcd:

The Contestant was very compelling. I even watched it again the next day with friends I thought would like it.

I’m in Duluth, Minnesota, if you’re anywhere nearby.

I’m a big guy. Tall, fat, boisterous, strong, opinionated, and outgoing. I love watching people, giving compliments, and delivering a solid joke. I make an impression on people whether I realize it or not. I’m too big to hide so I’ve chosen not to.

But I’m also an introverted hermit, so I almost never get to be that guy unless I’ve pushed myself to be out and among people.

I always wondered if that was supposed to be Dave Matthews (real fans call him Dave) but the whole plan fell apart.

Here he is on Spotify.

Should make you happy.

So does Macron try to make a left alliance now, or is it too late to even attempt it?

He clearly can’t trust his center-right allies to not kneecap him at their first opportunity.