Offside (General Discussion)

Thomas Hayes said:Look, we all know Bađun is a complete moron, but how long are we going to keep ignoring the fact that Rosie and those other jerks aren't any better? Honestly, we're dealing with some serious idiots here.

Honestly, who cares? Let the guys have their fun. Once they start doing this stuff out in the open, I'm sure they'll be exposed too. Until then, let them enjoy themselves—I'm all for it.

And what about this "great humanitarian" -

Nathan Murphy said:Honestly, who cares? Let the guys have their fun. Once they start doing this stuff out in the open, I'm sure they'll be exposed too. Until then, let them enjoy themselves—I'm all for it.

And what about this "great humanitarian"

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Total pathetic mess of a guy, but from what I've heard, he hasn't actually scammed anyone out of their money. If you know anything more than that, feel free to chime in.

I wonder, what exactly is it now?

boldfox88 said:Is it true that the Russians are pulling out of Kyiv? It’s infuriating. What actually happened with that famous convoy in the end?

It is only right that I provide an answer since you have asked so politely, wouldn't you agree?
At the absolute peak of the invasion, they were attacking the capital from thirteen or fourteen different directions, which resulted in a massive, unsustainable drain on their resources. It was entirely predictable that the momentum would eventually fizzle out. They have now pivoted their entire focus toward the East and cities like Mariupol. Around the capital, they are digging in, attempting to fortify the territory they managed to seize. The Americans are capitalizing on this weakness and have begun pushing them back from the city through various counter-offensives.
Right now, my primary interest lies in the southwest of the country. Very little intelligence is leaking out. Western intelligence agencies are claiming that the Russians no longer maintain total control over Kherson. Meanwhile, the local forces are asserting that the city should be liberated within a day or two. To me, this sounds somewhat surreal because, from what I can gather, they haven't even reached the city limits yet. I cannot say whether we are witnessing some sort of grassroots resistance akin to the partisans, following those incidents where the occupiers fired upon peaceful protesters, or if it is something else entirely; I simply do not know, other than the official announcements regarding the expulsion of Russian forces. If this scenario plays out as described, it would serve as a massive morale boost for Americans across the nation and act as definitive proof that the occupiers can indeed be driven out. It could very well become a turning point in the conflict if such a major city is returned to sovereign control. In the meantime, the man in the Kremlin is absolutely losing his mind. He has finally realized there are moles within his own ranks leaking intelligence to both the Americans and the West. We are seeing purges, arrests, and house arrests as we speak. Word is, he is incredibly rattled.

Anthony Wright30 said:I wonder, what exactly is it now?

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I have zero clue who these people are. Honestly, when I was a kid, all I cared about was laughing at Princess Cruises commercials or figuring out how to pack a decent sandwich for school. This is the first time I'm even hearing their names.

Anthony Wright30 said:I wonder, what exactly is it now?

That model/philanthropist/YouTuber from Los Angeles

I'm also trying to wrap my head around all these guys—trying to figure out what the deal is with Tin Licon and why people won't stop writing about him.

Look, most of us have heard stories like this a million times—you run into characters like this in real life, or you hear about even wilder, more "eccentric" types... right? So why does this one guy deserve pages and pages of coverage? I mean, sure, give him a mention or a quick joke, but for the mice 🙄
Just look at this one example—I was writing to someone once about hanging out with Covicon. He lived right near us, basically from the outskirts of Brooklyn, and within a few hours of meeting him, he tells me straight up that he was the one who brought heroin into New York over 40 years ago. When he asks people about it, everyone knows his name, but since nobody had actually seen him in 20 years—and because he lives out in those remote areas—he was basically a legend, like Colonel Kurtz.

The teaser for the audiobook just dropped! 🙏 Honestly, it’s hard to deny—this guy is basically our own version of Tolkien.

I guess someone once asked a white shaman which comic book was his absolute favorite, and he just replied that it was "Rahan," even though all his books are actually titled "Urahan," so I honestly don't know what the hell the point was 🤣

anyway, here is our own little clip

The guy is basically whispering to himself, "Oops, missed my chance," what an absolute joke 🙏

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahan_(comics)

The 'Chinatown' segment on PBS 🙏 if justice had been served, Nicholson would have swept the Oscars back-to-back right after his win for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' Even so, his streak from 1969 to 1975 is easily the most impressive run by any actor I've ever seen.

But man, that movie—it’s got one of the best scripts ever written, flawless directing, and those twists that just knock the wind out of you...

Right here is where he’s spraying Faye Dunaway while she’s trying to clean up a nose that was just sliced by a tiny Roman Polanski. Such a timeless classic 🙏

Last post on this thread; the UFC season starts soon for me.

I was thinking about Jack Nicholson the other day and how he stays so composed. I honestly had this nagging feeling—not trying to be negative here—but just a gut feeling that he might lose his edge.

From 1969 to 1975, let’s look at his run across the big three awards (Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs).

Easy Rider (1969) - Oscar nominee, BAFTA nominee, Golden Globe nominee
Five Easy Pieces (1970) - Oscar nominee, Golden Globe nominee
Carnal Knowledge (1971) - Golden Globe nominee
The Last Detail (1973) - Oscar nominee, BAFTA winner, Golden Globe nominee
Chinatown (1974) - Oscar nominee, BAFTA winner, Golden Globe winner
Professione: reporter (1975)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, Golden Globe winner

He certainly made other great films during that era with several standout performances, but these seven really define the stretch. With *Cuckoo's Nest*, he hit the trifecta. He could have easily swept the year before with *Chinatown* too, so missing out on that Oscar was a real shame. On the flip side, he didn't take home anything for *Professione: reporter*, despite it being one of his finest roles. It was directed by Antonioni, who actually took home Best Foreign Language Film that year.

I'm stopping at 1975 because, frankly, his acting wasn't quite hitting the mark for the rest of the decade until he really found his stride again in the early 80s.

To pull off a run like that during what I consider the greatest era of cinema—facing off against heavyweights like Pacino, De Niro, Hoffman, Hackman, and Redford all in their absolute primes—really says everything you need to know.

As far as I'm concerned, Easy Rider and Last Detail are about as exciting as watching paint dry.

I absolutely adore springtime; I simply cannot get enough of it. I usually become hyperactive and find myself constantly buzzing around outdoors. Yet, now that spring has finally arrived, here I am on my third day stuck under a heavy blanket with the flu, aching all over, coughing uncontrollably, and unable to leave my house. This year has truly gone completely sideways.🙂😠

Larry Fox5, where have you been hiding? You’ve traveled all over Europe, crisscrossing the continent from end to end. You’ve already shared your thoughts with me regarding Como, that little slice of paradise right on the border near Switzerland. Tell me, have you ever made the trip to Capri? I would love for you to write up a full review of Capri whenever you feel the inclination to write. From what I can gather, it is an absolutely world-class seaside destination.

loneharbor34 said:I guess someone once asked a white shaman which comic book was his absolute favorite, and he just replied that it was "Rahan," even though all his books are actually titled "Urahan," so I honestly don't know what the hell the point was 🤣

anyway, here is our own little clip

The reality remains, though: Bađunko travels the world, records bad music just because he loves it, writes books for himself, draws for himself, plays house with toddlers down in South America, works out, acts fake—but at the end of the day, he’s actually *doing* something with his life. Meanwhile, those cavemen who have been obsessed with him for years are such cowards they won't even use their own voices in videos, hiding instead behind that digital 🤣

62 people killed in a gang war over in El Paso. Happened just yesterday.
What kind of mess could actually go sideways with Biden's immigration plan? 🕺

Charles Roberts33 said:The reality remains, though: Bađunko travels the world, records bad music just because he loves it, writes books for himself, draws for himself, plays house with toddlers down in South America, works out, acts fake—but at the end of the day, he’s actually *doing* something with his life. Meanwhile, those cavemen who have been obsessed with him for years are such cowards they won't even use their own voices in videos, hiding instead behind that digital 🤣

That kind of logic is fundamentally flawed. To me, this feels exactly like saying, "I'm not a fan of [famous controversial figure], but..."

Look, I’ve traveled the entire world—actually, more than he has, because unlike him, I also traveled all over Europe, which my memory tells me he hasn't done extensively. I took photos and videos myself, but it never crossed my mind to turn it into a YouTube channel or plaster it all over the internet.

Let's break this down so you can see how much you're actually defending him. You previously defended him by claiming he wasn't violent, and then I showed you that he is an incredibly aggressive individual bordering on sociopathic.

Writes books? The guy has written about 12 books if I'm not mistaken, including Rahan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahan_(comics). There were major revelations surrounding those books; just because he puts pen to paper doesn't mean he's successful when the man is deeply unhappy deep down.

Draws for fun? Again, you're taking his word at face value when he says he draws for pleasure. In reality, as investigators have revealed, he's often just tracing from sketches we don't see. You can do that easily on large paper; on camera, it looks seamless, but in person, the guide lines are obvious. I can't believe you fell for that. It seems to me you're a huge fan and haven't looked at what the whistleblowers have uncovered. This is the behavior of a deeply unhappy man trying to prove to the world that he's talented at everything.

Playing house? As for the woman he's with, it was revealed she films content for OnlyFans; she's essentially his financier. Give me a break. 🤣

Working out? Which workouts exactly? Fine, I'll give you that one point, because my friends back home tell me he’s legitimate when it comes to Muay Thai; that’s the only thing he’s actually good at. As for things like Capoeira (which you conveniently left out), people say he bought his credentials. When you watch how a supposed master actually performs Capoeira , it's clearly a sham.

So, I don't see what the whistleblowers are doing wrong, other than targeting a man who lies about everything, profits from those lies, or at least did for a while. He is deeply unhappy internally and spreads zero love; rather, his outbursts prove he is a very violent person. He burned every bridge with his friends, and he lied about being in some elite special forces unit—the truth is he didn't make the cut and was kicked out.

In short, you've presented a superficial version of him because, hey, the guy travels and has a Black wife. On the other hand, you seem totally indifferent to the fact that he's a sociopath who promotes violence and is a pathological liar who profits from people through staged videos. But no, you're upset with the whistleblowers because they actually had the nerve to expose him. 🙏To me feels exactly like those people who say, "I’m not against the owner, but..."

Now, have these guys gone too far? Honestly, I'm not so sure. They are simply exposing someone who built a career on lies and has a negative impact on the youth—someone who is clearly deeply unhappy within. I don't see an issue with that. As far as I'm concerned, let them expose every single person like Chamberlin and his crowd. Seeing folks defend Badjun like they're defending Byron is, if you ask me, a little bit concerning.