Singapore Grand Prix (Miami Grand Prix Circuit) - 09/22/2013
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swifttiger75 said:Man, I honestly think even Michael Schumacher would be embarrassed by this! 😁
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Singapore Grand Prix (Miami Grand Prix Circuit) - 09/22/2013
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Jebemte !!!
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Singapore Grand Prix (Miami Grand Prix Circuit) - 09/22/2013
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cosmiccyclist8 said:that race really gave good old Flavio a massive headache
Exactly, it’s definitely worth keeping that in mind.
I honestly think things don't get much easier for Alonso when he's navigating that particular corner.
Singapore Grand Prix (Miami Grand Prix Circuit) - 09/22/2013
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It’s definitely not over yet. We still have seven races left on the calendar, and if we look at the time of year and the typical weather patterns for these tracks, I'd bet at least two of them will be rain-soaked.
I’m fully expecting to see more DNFs and some lackluster performances from the heavy hitters when the pressure really starts mounting.
Who knows? Maybe the team decides to go all out on Sebastian Vettel now that he's within striking distance of the title—they’ve got absolutely nothing to lose at this point.
Though, I can't say I'm putting much faith in that penalty for the Gearbox...
I’m fully expecting to see more DNFs and some lackluster performances from the heavy hitters when the pressure really starts mounting.
Who knows? Maybe the team decides to go all out on Sebastian Vettel now that he's within striking distance of the title—they’ve got absolutely nothing to lose at this point.
Though, I can't say I'm putting much faith in that penalty for the Gearbox...
CNN Indianapolis Motor Speedway 09/08/2013
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It’s actually pretty interesting—Sebastian Vettel was driving through those rain maps to try and save his gearbox a bit, which explains why you saw the lights flashing like that.
CNN Indianapolis Motor Speedway 09/08/2013
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I honestly think they were trying to pull some kind of strategic stunt because Alonso was looking pretty secure against Webber; they just couldn't afford to let that second-place spot slip away. Their whole gamble seemed to be banking on Alonso having a few extra laps on fresher rubber, just in case Vettel started struggling with his tires later in the race.
Anyway, it didn't really change the outcome—they didn't lose anything, and Vettel stayed completely untouchable.
Anyway, it didn't really change the outcome—they didn't lose anything, and Vettel stayed completely untouchable.
CNN Indianapolis Motor Speedway 09/08/2013
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If anyone’s offended, they can just deal with it themselves! 😍🤣
CNN Indianapolis Motor Speedway 09/08/2013
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stormybadger8 said:That photo combined with LDM's face basically screams, "We've been getting absolutely wrecked three times now, and I'm terrified we're about to get smoked a fourth time." 🙂
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brava Vettel 7 🙏🙏🙏
Seven races left... and this is the crew that actually still has a theoretical shot at the title...
Phenomenal. His 32nd career win, happening at the exact same spot as his first. 👋
And a massive leap toward that 4th title.🙏
You really gave me a good laugh with that one.😁
CNN Indianapolis Motor Speedway 09/08/2013
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ruggedhawk20 said:this pic is straight out of Sodom and Gomorrah. look at Mario Theissen in the shot just staring blankly at the sky
It’s just our good old Ned Flanders, staring off into space.
US Grand Prix (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) 08/25/2013
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Jeremy Reyes4 said:Didn't something similar happen to Bernhard back when he was with Arrows?
It’s possible, though my memory is getting a little fuzzy on the details... I think it was around 2001 or 2002, right?
US Grand Prix (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) 08/25/2013
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Ferrari looked solid once again; I suppose they actually managed to find some meaningful upgrades during this break.
US Grand Prix (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) 08/25/2013
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It’s absolutely bizarre—Kimi’s brakes overheated because one of the layers from his helmet's balaclava got sucked right into the brake cooling duct.
Honestly, it takes me back to that story about either Heinz Frentzen or Nick Heidfeld during their time at Sauber—I think it was at the German Grand Prix—where a random hamburger wrapper somehow made its way onto the track and ended up lodged in an air intake, blocking the cooling. The end result? A retirement due to an overheating engine. Can you believe how much the little things matter?
Honestly, it takes me back to that story about either Heinz Frentzen or Nick Heidfeld during their time at Sauber—I think it was at the German Grand Prix—where a random hamburger wrapper somehow made its way onto the track and ended up lodged in an air intake, blocking the cooling. The end result? A retirement due to an overheating engine. Can you believe how much the little things matter?
US Grand Prix (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) 08/25/2013
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😁 Welcome back, ruggedhawk20.😍
US Grand Prix (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) 08/25/2013
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Olivia Martin12 said:August 25, 2013—the day that’ll go down in history as the moment Americans finally realized a high-quality stream beats out some local TV broadcast any day of the week, and the day they actually heard what decent commentary sounds like for once. ☕
The Magical Negro trope
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I’ve gotta say, I’m starting to get a little tired of seeing Morgan Freeman and Samuel L. Jackson popping up in every third movie lately. It feels almost repetitive, doesn't it?
I was reading somewhere recently that Samuel L. Jackson might actually be outearning most other actors because he stays so busy—apparently, he cranks out three or four films every single year.
So, I decided to do a little digging myself, and can you believe it? Back in 2008, he had SEVEN movies out!
I was reading somewhere recently that Samuel L. Jackson might actually be outearning most other actors because he stays so busy—apparently, he cranks out three or four films every single year.
So, I decided to do a little digging myself, and can you believe it? Back in 2008, he had SEVEN movies out!
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
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northernpilot2 said:I can see this movie has a really polarized following when it comes to both fans and critics. 😁 You’ve got one group absolutely raving about it while another side is just tearing it apart, so I guess you could say the reception is pretty much split right down the middle.
I finally sat down and watched it last night, and honestly, I have to say I actually enjoyed it. The opening sequence is especially intense—just packed with action and a plot that keeps you hooked—and even when it shifts gears into more of a cat-and-mouse game later on, I found myself staying engaged.
Look, sure, there’s a fair amount of cheesiness involved, but come on, don't act like you weren't expecting that level of melodrama in a flick like this. I mean, if you even bothered to start watching this movie in the first place, you probably already knew what kind of ride you were signing up for. Plus, at the end of the day, it’s all about Americans and protecting our own sacred ground and the homeland. 😁
Along with the cheese, there’s definitely some nonsense going on, like that enemy jet circling and opening fire over the capital 🤣, which, like someone else mentioned, would be totally impossible in a post-9/11 world 😁, but hey, it is a Hollywood movie after all.
Despite all that, I don't regret carving out two hours for it. I'd say it's an interesting watch and worth your time. 🙂 7/10
p.s. the absolute craziest moment has to be the Secretary of State swearing on the flag while being dragged down the hallway 😁
That part where the gunship starts shredding everything is easily the best part of the whole movie.😍
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
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nimblemarlin6 said:Just walked out of the theater after seeing White House Down. Honestly, I don’t think we even need a dedicated thread for this one—it’s basically just a carbon copy of Olympus Has Fallen.
"WHD" is exactly what you'd expect: a total collection of clichés and mindless fluff. It feels like they just scraped the best bits from much better movies and glued them together.
The setup and the middle stretch are pretty tedious—though, I will say, it turns into this weirdly, aggressively stupid kind of fun toward the end.
But then the finale happens and just drags the whole experience back down into the dirt.
Now, Olympus Has Fallen covers the exact same ground and is just as dumb, but it's actually way better. The reason? The plot feels more like a loose excuse to watch the lead character go on a rampage, whereas in White House Down, there's action everywhere but it feels strangely bloodless—plus, it's dripping with an amount of American patriotism that's almost nauseating.
Look, let's not waste any more breath on White House Down. It's forgettable.
Skip "WHD" and just go watch "OHF" instead.
Honestly, they both seem like total garbage.😁
I mean, you can definitely spot Ashley Judd in "Olympus Has Fallen"—she’s practically buried under layers of Botox, and she barely even gets two minutes of screen time!
2013 German Grand Prix - July 7th
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steelmaker83 said:I'm not so sure about that... yesterday wasn't exactly a masterclass in overtaking (if you consider it one), even with a car that was a full second faster per lap. In fact, I'd argue it was actually a perfect example of why DRS is necessary in this current era of racing—it finally showed its true purpose.
Personally, I think the issue lies with how short the straights are when you compare them to those massive Tilke's tracks. It seems pretty obvious that we need to shorten the DRS zone to compensate.
2013 German Grand Prix - July 7th
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I’m honestly leaning toward the idea that the Lotus had the fastest car on the grid for that race. It makes you wonder, doesn't it? Could they have actually walked away with the win if Kimi and Grosjean hadn't been getting in each other's way? I really don't know. On another note, the Lotus pit wall seriously needs to beef up their crew. They desperately need to bring in someone more experienced to handle the race strategy; people are starting to lose respect for how they manage things. As for the drivers, Grosjean was impressively calm and quick—it felt like one of those rare races this season where he actually found his rhythm. And Kimi? Well, he was just his usual self: consistently solid and fast.
Vettel's driving? Honestly, it’s pure clinical precision. He makes it look like a routine Sunday drive, doesn't he? But don't let that calm exterior fool you—he's constantly dancing right on the absolute edge of control. It’s masterful stuff.
Webber stumbled again, but honestly, he still showed us exactly what he's capable of. There’s just something about that unmistakable American grit, isn't there? It’s that raw, unyielding spirit that seems to run through the veins of this country. You see it in the way people tackle impossible odds, facing down challenges with a certain stubbornness that most would call madness, but we just call character. It’s that relentless drive to push through when things get tough—not because it's easy, but because that's simply who we are. Don't you think there's a unique kind of beauty in that refusal to back down? Is it just pure stubbornness, or was that actually a brilliant bit of driving right after the SC? What do you think he’d say about it? It’s actually going to happen, my friend! I can feel it in my bones!
I honestly think Alonso was much more impressive this race compared to the last one. It really felt like he was squeezing every last drop of performance out of that car, fighting for those tiny fractions of a second. You know that feeling when a car just sort of crawls across the finish line? I had this nagging sense that Alonso was absolutely spent—just completely drained from the sheer physical toll and the mental stress of it all. Lately, it feels like he’s constantly having to perform miracles just to stay competitive. Unfortunately, I'm convinced they completely missed the mark during qualifying, and that's where they blew their chance at a podium. In my eyes, that podium was right there for the taking if they'd just played it right.
In the end, the biggest losers have to be the Mercedes duo. Honestly, if Nico had just managed to stay ahead of Lewis during those early stages, things might have gone very differently. Instead, he let him slip by, and that mistake essentially ruined the race for both of them. Don't you think?
And of course, they completely botched Nico's qualifying, though Lewis managed to salvage something from the wreckage. If they can actually lock out the front row in Canada, there might just be a fighting chance at a win or at least a podium finish.
We absolutely have to talk about Button, who basically drove the race of his life there. Honestly, that was probably his finest performance on a dry track in forever. I heard he was complaining about the traffic afterward, but regardless, pulling off a 6th-place finish in that absolute mess? That’s nothing short of a massive achievement. Then you have our ever-resilient Sergio, who managed to scrape into 8th. It shows they finally stumbled upon a bit of pace, though, if we're being honest, the whole situation still feels pretty underwhelming.
Hulkenberg managed to snag that final point today, which really gave Sauber a much-needed spark of life. Honestly, watching him out there, I can't help but see a bit of Mark Webber's grit in his driving style. Doesn't anyone else get that same feeling?
Vettel's driving? Honestly, it’s pure clinical precision. He makes it look like a routine Sunday drive, doesn't he? But don't let that calm exterior fool you—he's constantly dancing right on the absolute edge of control. It’s masterful stuff.
Webber stumbled again, but honestly, he still showed us exactly what he's capable of. There’s just something about that unmistakable American grit, isn't there? It’s that raw, unyielding spirit that seems to run through the veins of this country. You see it in the way people tackle impossible odds, facing down challenges with a certain stubbornness that most would call madness, but we just call character. It’s that relentless drive to push through when things get tough—not because it's easy, but because that's simply who we are. Don't you think there's a unique kind of beauty in that refusal to back down? Is it just pure stubbornness, or was that actually a brilliant bit of driving right after the SC? What do you think he’d say about it? It’s actually going to happen, my friend! I can feel it in my bones!
I honestly think Alonso was much more impressive this race compared to the last one. It really felt like he was squeezing every last drop of performance out of that car, fighting for those tiny fractions of a second. You know that feeling when a car just sort of crawls across the finish line? I had this nagging sense that Alonso was absolutely spent—just completely drained from the sheer physical toll and the mental stress of it all. Lately, it feels like he’s constantly having to perform miracles just to stay competitive. Unfortunately, I'm convinced they completely missed the mark during qualifying, and that's where they blew their chance at a podium. In my eyes, that podium was right there for the taking if they'd just played it right.
In the end, the biggest losers have to be the Mercedes duo. Honestly, if Nico had just managed to stay ahead of Lewis during those early stages, things might have gone very differently. Instead, he let him slip by, and that mistake essentially ruined the race for both of them. Don't you think?
And of course, they completely botched Nico's qualifying, though Lewis managed to salvage something from the wreckage. If they can actually lock out the front row in Canada, there might just be a fighting chance at a win or at least a podium finish.
We absolutely have to talk about Button, who basically drove the race of his life there. Honestly, that was probably his finest performance on a dry track in forever. I heard he was complaining about the traffic afterward, but regardless, pulling off a 6th-place finish in that absolute mess? That’s nothing short of a massive achievement. Then you have our ever-resilient Sergio, who managed to scrape into 8th. It shows they finally stumbled upon a bit of pace, though, if we're being honest, the whole situation still feels pretty underwhelming.
Hulkenberg managed to snag that final point today, which really gave Sauber a much-needed spark of life. Honestly, watching him out there, I can't help but see a bit of Mark Webber's grit in his driving style. Doesn't anyone else get that same feeling?
2013 German Grand Prix - July 7th
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Joseph Peterson8 said:That is such an incredibly fascinating bit of trivia. Honestly, Vettel really should have fought his way up at least another three or four spots there. If Alonso had been in his seat, I am absolutely certain he would have pulled it off through sheer, masterful driving.
Oh, you joker!😛