I did not watch nor care to discuss the debate, but this was funny. My daughter who lives out-of-state texted me that they are talking about Springfield, Illinois. Then, a text came about 90 seconds later that said never mind, Springfield, Ohio.
Fully expecting that the knobs in charge of the Hawks and Bulls won’t have a meaningful television deal by the time their respective seasons start for their new channel. Imagine killing a perfectly practical and widespread TV network only to possibly replace it with a suggestion to get an antenna.
The confusion about Springfield reminds me of my extreme disappointment in The Simpsons not choosing Springfield, IL as their Springfield. Some things I just can’t let go, haha.
== The confusion about Springfield reminds me of my extreme disappointment in The Simpsons not choosing Springfield, IL as their Springfield. Some things I just can’t let go, haha. ==
Eh, I get that, but their Springfield was pretty clearly Springfield, Oregon.
- Grandson of Man - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 9:50 am:
Belated kudos to NIU for a great upset victory last weekend against Norte Dame—also to the Fighting Illini and Bears for their wins.
== The confusion about Springfield reminds me of my extreme disappointment in The Simpsons not choosing Springfield, IL as their Springfield. Some things I just can’t let go, haha. ==
===Eh, I get that, but their Springfield was pretty clearly Springfield, Oregon.===
Illinois-adjacent, but was surprised to read yesterday that the US men’s soccer team was able to hire arguably the best free-agent coach in the world due to a “significant” donation from Ken Griffin to cover the salary. Guess he’s spreading his wealth beyond Chicago endeavors and Republican candidates.
- Dysfunction Junction - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 8:49 am:
I’m getting overwhelmed by overseas friends concerned about the safety of my pets. Wrong Springfield, folks.
- Lurker - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 8:55 am:
I did not watch nor care to discuss the debate, but this was funny. My daughter who lives out-of-state texted me that they are talking about Springfield, Illinois. Then, a text came about 90 seconds later that said never mind, Springfield, Ohio.
- TJ - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 9:21 am:
Fully expecting that the knobs in charge of the Hawks and Bulls won’t have a meaningful television deal by the time their respective seasons start for their new channel. Imagine killing a perfectly practical and widespread TV network only to possibly replace it with a suggestion to get an antenna.
- Blitz - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 9:35 am:
The confusion about Springfield reminds me of my extreme disappointment in The Simpsons not choosing Springfield, IL as their Springfield. Some things I just can’t let go, haha.
- Justin - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 9:45 am:
Spending part of the day in Maryville, IL working for Katie Stuart.
- TJ - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 9:48 am:
== The confusion about Springfield reminds me of my extreme disappointment in The Simpsons not choosing Springfield, IL as their Springfield. Some things I just can’t let go, haha. ==
Eh, I get that, but their Springfield was pretty clearly Springfield, Oregon.
- Grandson of Man - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 9:50 am:
Belated kudos to NIU for a great upset victory last weekend against Norte Dame—also to the Fighting Illini and Bears for their wins.
- Save Ferris - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 10:04 am:
== The confusion about Springfield reminds me of my extreme disappointment in The Simpsons not choosing Springfield, IL as their Springfield. Some things I just can’t let go, haha. ==
===Eh, I get that, but their Springfield was pretty clearly Springfield, Oregon.===
Oh, come on. It’s Massachusetts.
- NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 10:09 am:
One of the candidates for the new Sangamon County Sheriff is a former Raunerite candidate from 2016:
https://www.wandtv.com/news/sangamon-co-narrows-sheriff-candidates-down-to-7/article_10d8deea-6c95-11ef-b048-470d7ebc5e6e.html
- Treefiddy - Wednesday, Sep 11, 24 @ 10:09 am:
Illinois-adjacent, but was surprised to read yesterday that the US men’s soccer team was able to hire arguably the best free-agent coach in the world due to a “significant” donation from Ken Griffin to cover the salary. Guess he’s spreading his wealth beyond Chicago endeavors and Republican candidates.