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Post: #218326
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218326/action/topic#218326
Time: 13-Jun-2006 7:20 PM

Well Derby and Coventry City aren't exactly big-time, but yeah, there were exceptions. A large chunk of the team had never played professional football before that tournament though. One of the ESPN commentators (don't remember his name right now) was on the '94 team, and he said as much.

And when people talk about games in the 1950s (ESPN even gives stats from the 30s!) I just laugh. If a team was good (or bad) 50 or 70 years ago, it doesn't really mean squat today. Unless we're talking about brazil, who are consistently brilliant.

Post: #218324
Topic: Tim Hildebrandt Has Passed Away...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218324/action/topic#218324
Time: 13-Jun-2006 7:14 PM

RIP.

Both the hildebrandts were great artists. Their paintings of Marvel characters are awesome.

Check out their work here

Post: #218320
Topic: Return of the Jedi Script Game
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218320/action/topic#218320
Time: 13-Jun-2006 7:11 PM

Luke: Come with me.

Vader: Obi-Wan once thought as you do. You don't know the power of the dark side. I must obey my master.

Post: #218319
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218319/action/topic#218319
Time: 13-Jun-2006 7:08 PM

Yeah Hotrod, you gotta try and keep it together, especially as you have a kid. A friend of mine went to Relate and it really helped. I myself would be a bit reluctant to try councelling, but sometimes you have to swallow your pride and say bollox to anyone who laughs.

At the same time, if it's totally fucked, best to just call it a day. I dragged a doomed relationship out for 4 years.

Post: #218316
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218316/action/topic#218316
Time: 13-Jun-2006 7:03 PM

I actually feel bad for the US team that nobody back home is really supporting them. Back in 1994, when the World Cup came to the USA, the host nation automatically qualified. The '94 USA team was basically a joke - a handful of amatuers straight out of college. They didn't have a chance.

But these amatuers persevered, and by 2002 team USA was going places. They surprised everyone by making the semi-finals, and their success was the catalyst for the creation of a Soccer Major League (MLS) in America. Those college kids went on to play for some of the best teams all over the world,and helped give other young hopefuls a chance to play their sport on a professional level. Now a new generation of professional football players (as well as some veterans of the early days) are competing in World Cup 2006, and are ranked 5th in the world (which is a little misleading, but it helps my point).

Sure, USA sucked against Czech Republic on Monday, but I can't help feel that these guys deserve a little respect, and a little support. That's why I'm cheering for them.

Post: #218307
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218307/action/topic#218307
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:40 PM

I made a mistake in my post. I meant to say there's a difference between European and American fans.

But while we're on the subject, there's a difference between European and English fans too. England is part of Europe by name alone. We have a lot more in common with the USA than our neighbours in Europe (I have travelled both places extensively). We are the black sheep of Europe - and not just in sports.

Post: #218305
Topic: Remember when everyone hated Return of the Jedi?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218305/action/topic#218305
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:29 PM

There's a lot of people, myself included, who still see ROTJ as inferior to it's 2 predecessors. The stuff with Luke, Vader and the Emperor is good, but it was definitely starting to go pear-shaped by the 3rd movie. It just wasn't as noticable as in the Prequels, which sucked AND blowed at the same time.

Post: #218304
Topic: The Chronology of How My love for Lucas has fallen
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218304/action/topic#218304
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:25 PM

Originally posted by: CO
I look at it this way with Yoda and everything in SW. It all started to crumble in ROTJ, but not enough where it was noticably bad, then when it gets to the PT movies, it just gets really bad. The humor, the dialogue, Yoda, The Emperor, the acting, the plots of the stories, and the plot holes. If you really look at ROTJ, it all started there, and then once the SE & PT were released, the floodgates opened and the saga went from great to mediocre. But don't get me wrong, I still love ROTJ, I just notice now how inferior in quality it is to SW & ESB.

I heartily agree.

Post: #218298
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218298/action/topic#218298
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:12 PM

Ah-Ha!! But would you have ever caught up to me without my life-changing move to the States? I think not!! So we are even, and things are the way they should be.

Post: #218296
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218296/action/topic#218296
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:10 PM

I try to eat organic. Sure is hard here in North Dakota though. You would think everyone here lives off fresh vegetables and fine cuts of meat, but they eat like crap. Lots of junk.

Post: #218295
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218295/action/topic#218295
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:08 PM

I get what Ric is saying. I think he may just be having trouble expressing himself in English. Even with Englsih as my first language, I can't express the difference between European and English sports fans, but there is one.

I fell asleep during the second half of Brazil Vs Croatia, but I saw all of the first (it's hard work being jobless). There was definitely some tasty skills out there, but Brazil didn't seem unstoppable. And what was up with Ronaldo?

Post: #218294
Topic: Return of the Jedi Script Game
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218294/action/topic#218294
Time: 13-Jun-2006 6:05 PM

Luke: I know there is good in you. The Emperor hasn't driven it from you fully. That is why you couldn't destroy me. That's why you won't bring me to your Emperor now.

Post: #218254
Topic: DVD Player Recommendations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218254/action/topic#218254
Time: 13-Jun-2006 3:23 PM

Cool. Looks pretty nice actually.

Post: #218252
Topic: Team_Warb Secret HQ(was: FrobozzCo (was :WARBLER., INC.™©®))
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218252/action/topic#218252
Time: 13-Jun-2006 3:20 PM

Sure you can.

Or you can show up for work every day and we'll watch the games on the big HD cinema screen I just had installed. choice is yours.

BTW, Warbler, FrobozzCo is an English/Canadian owned and operated company. The US supreme court can't help you.

Post: #218250
Topic: Return of the Jedi Script Game
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218250/action/topic#218250
Time: 13-Jun-2006 3:12 PM

Vader: That name no longer has any meaning for me.

Post: #218248
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218248/action/topic#218248
Time: 13-Jun-2006 3:10 PM

I agree with Jenny about Superman not really having any inner turmoild and not beeing accessible to the readers, but that's because I'm only really familiar with the TV shows, etc. What I have read in this thread about the Superman of the comics interests me immensely, and I am on the verge of going to a comic store to pick up some back issues (I'm especially digging the idea of an aging, grey haired supes). The only trouble is I hate trying to get into a series when there's loads going on and I don't know who's who or what's what. Maybe someone can recommend some key trade paperbacks I should read?

Post: #218232
Topic: Return of the Jedi Script Game
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218232/action/topic#218232
Time: 13-Jun-2006 1:59 PM

Imperial: This is a Rebel that surrendered to us. Although he denies it, I believe there may be more of them, and I request permission to conduct a further search of the area. He was armed only with this.

Vader: Good work, Commander. Leave us. Conduct your search and bring his companions to me.

Imperial: Yes, my Lord.

Post: #218229
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218229/action/topic#218229
Time: 13-Jun-2006 1:53 PM

Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
What was Mark Hamill doing in a special about Superman?

He's a big comic fan.

Post: #218217
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218217/action/topic#218217
Time: 13-Jun-2006 1:08 PM

Originally posted by: oojason
Still believe that 18/1 for a 'double bet' - Brazil to win the tournament AND Ronaldo to finish top scorer is worth a flutter of anyone's money...

If I was in England right now I would be putting on my coat and heading to the bookies with a tenner in hand.

Post: #218139
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218139/action/topic#218139
Time: 13-Jun-2006 2:22 AM

Czech Republic are ranked 2nd in the World, so losing to them isn't all bad, although yeah, you did play extremely poorly.

P.S. Ricardo, check out the Beautiful women thread for some Brazillian football babes. (I edited the post to keep the thread work, wife and kid safe for the footie fans).

Post: #218138
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218138/action/topic#218138
Time: 13-Jun-2006 2:21 AM

Seeing as it's the World Cup:

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-01.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-02.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-03.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-04.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-05.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-07.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-hottie-01.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-hottie-02.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-hottie-03.jpg

http://www.socceralley.com/pictures/country-brazil-hottie-04.jpg

Post: #218135
Topic: DVD Player Recommendations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218135/action/topic#218135
Time: 13-Jun-2006 2:10 AM

What's the model number of the one you have? Or do Radio Shack only make one player?

Post: #218131
Topic: DVD Player Recommendations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218131/action/topic#218131
Time: 13-Jun-2006 2:01 AM

30-40 bucks for a multi-region player sounds good to me. That way I won't feel so bad when I chuck it out and upgrade later down the line. I didn't realise they came so cheap.

Post: #218128
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218128/action/topic#218128
Time: 13-Jun-2006 1:53 AM

I'm not really a big sport watcher either, but the World Cup is an exception. USA's next game is saturday if you want to watch it, but if you want to see some quality football (or soccer - whatever) I would watch tomorrow's game between Brazil and Croatia. Brazil are a great team to watch.

Post: #218124
Topic: World Cup 2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218124/action/topic#218124
Time: 13-Jun-2006 1:46 AM

Originally posted by: sean wookie
I wish I would of played soccer as a kid.

I did. I wish I had kept it up instead of becoming a lazy geek.

Are you following the World Cup at all Sean?