Random Thoughts Thread Part 4

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Random question:

Anyone here watch "Atlanta" -- Donald Glover's show on FX?

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Anyone have a simlar type situation to this at work? I have a smoke-show co-worker who I get along great with - we joke around, she does good work for me, everything's fine. But occasionally she shows her assets too much. Today... it's like the Seinfeld episode - I can't look straight on or anywhere in the neighborhood, as I'm blnded by the sun. She's wearing a super-tight bright white dress, plunging a LOT... and it's... spectacular. She's in mid 30's, so I assume she knows how this affects people. Do you say anything to her in today's work climate?

"We just had solar panels installed. They've really cut our heating bill and should pay for themselves in six years." That should do it. As Barney Fife says, "You gotta nip it in the bud. Nip it, nip it nip it!"

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Anyone have a simlar type situation to this at work? I have a smoke-show co-worker who I get along great with - we joke around, she does good work for me, everything's fine. But occasionally she shows her assets too much. Today... it's like the Seinfeld episode - I can't look straight on or anywhere in the neighborhood, as I'm blnded by the sun. She's wearing a super-tight bright white dress, plunging a LOT... and it's... spectacular. She's in mid 30's, so I assume she knows how this affects people. Do you say anything to her in today's work climate?

bruh. all that and no pics!!?? at least post a pic of a look-alike dress or something. geeez!

Picture a 1990's brunette LivaBull - except hot. Uh oh... no need to post old LivaBull pictures.

[Ruzious]

Random question:

Anyone here watch "Atlanta" -- Donald Glover's show on FX?

Yes, I binge-watched over last weekend. The episode with the piano was real creepy good.

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I just started & am taking it slow -- only a few episodes in. I think Glover is a genius. It's the best thing I've seen on TV (or in a movie theater) in forever.

I would be extremely interested in what nate thought of it -- not being snarky, either.

Btw, I got turned on to the show by the long profile of Glover in the New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/donald-glover-cant-save-you

(I don't know if you can get that, but Glover is interesting enough that I'd cut/paste it for anyone who wants to take it in: again, it's nate I kind of have in mind)

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I just started & am taking it slow -- only a few episodes in. I think Glover is a genius. It's the best thing I've seen on TV (or in a movie theater) in forever.

I would be extremely interested in what nate thought of it -- not being snarky, either.

Btw, I got turned on to the show by the long profile of Glover in the New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/donald-glover-cant-save-you

(I don't know if you can get that, but Glover is interesting enough that I'd cut/paste it for anyone who wants to take it in: again, it's nate I kind of have in mind)

Thx for the tip, another add for me

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I just started & am taking it slow -- only a few episodes in. I think Glover is a genius. It's the best thing I've seen on TV (or in a movie theater) in forever.

I would be extremely interested in what nate thought of it -- not being snarky, either.

Btw, I got turned on to the show by the long profile of Glover in the New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/donald-glover-cant-save-you

(I don't know if you can get that, but Glover is interesting enough that I'd cut/paste it for anyone who wants to take it in: again, it's nate I kind of have in mind)

Thx for the tip, another add for me

Spoiler for anyone who watches the piano episode,

Spoiler:

Glover plays Teddy Perkins, the owner of the piano. While watching it, it never occurred to me that was Glover. Great performance. Spooky character.

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Anyone have a simlar type situation to this at work? I have a smoke-show co-worker who I get along great with - we joke around, she does good work for me, everything's fine. But occasionally she shows her assets too much. Today... it's like the Seinfeld episode - I can't look straight on or anywhere in the neighborhood, as I'm blnded by the sun. She's wearing a super-tight bright white dress, plunging a LOT... and it's... spectacular. She's in mid 30's, so I assume she knows how this affects people. Do you say anything to her in today's work climate?

I think this falls in the category of creating a hostile work environment for you and maybe other co-workers. Maybe "hostile" isn't the right word for you, but you certainly don't feel comfortable. However, I wouldn't say anything to her unless you have some confidence it would be taken well. It could go really badly.

Management has the responsibility to create a good work environment and anyone's concerns should be taken seriously. Hopefully you could talk to your manager or her's. It would best if there's a dress code, as certainly sexually revealing clothes wouldn't be allowed, but most places probably don't have one. Good luck.

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Anyone have a simlar type situation to this at work? I have a smoke-show co-worker who I get along great with - we joke around, she does good work for me, everything's fine. But occasionally she shows her assets too much. Today... it's like the Seinfeld episode - I can't look straight on or anywhere in the neighborhood, as I'm blnded by the sun. She's wearing a super-tight bright white dress, plunging a LOT... and it's... spectacular. She's in mid 30's, so I assume she knows how this affects people. Do you say anything to her in today's work climate?

I think this falls in the category of creating a hostile work environment for you and maybe other co-workers. Maybe "hostile" isn't the right word for you, but you certainly don't feel comfortable. However, I wouldn't say anything to her unless you have some confidence it would be taken well. It could go really badly.

Management has the responsibility to create a good work environment and anyone's concerns should be taken seriously. Hopefully you could talk to your manager or her's. It would best if there's a dress code, as certainly sexually revealing clothes wouldn't be allowed, but most places probably don't have one. Good luck.

I didn't say anything for the reasons you mentioned - I thought it would go badly. And I only trust our HR department to make the situation much worse. In the grand scheme of things, it's no big deal unless someone says something. I'm middle management and not her boss, so I don't feel a need to say anything. On my unprofessional level, I gotta admit I don't object to what she was wearing, but it was a lot easier talking to her about how disappointing the last episode of Fear the Walking Dead was when she was fully clothed.

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Random question:

Anyone here watch "Atlanta" -- Donald Glover's show on FX?

Yes, I binge-watched over last weekend. The episode with the piano was real creepy good.

I just got to that one -- I'll say! But... there hasn't been a clinker yet. Donald Glover is one of the great artists of our time.

In music he works under the name "Childish Gambino." I assume that pretty much everyone has watched his video This is America

Watch on YouTube

Comments welcome!

[Dat2U]

So I'm trying to go this:

https://tpgsportsgroup.com/tpg-pro-scout-school/#tickets

It looks like a great opportunity to learn from the best and network. I say it's never too late to pursue a dream. I just hope I can get my money together in time to pull it off.

[Ruzious]

So I'm trying to go this:

https://tpgsportsgroup.com/tpg-pro-scout-school/#tickets

It looks like a great opportunity to learn from the best and network. I say it's never too late to pursue a dream. I just hope I can get my money together in time to pull it off.

Do it! So some of us can live vicariously through you.

[Dat2U]

So I'm trying to go this:

https://tpgsportsgroup.com/tpg-pro-scout-school/#tickets

It looks like a great opportunity to learn from the best and network. I say it's never too late to pursue a dream. I just hope I can get my money together in time to pull it off.

Do it! So some of us can live vicariously through you.

The only thing that will stop me from going is my finances and I'm determined not to let that get in the way of a dream! I just know if I can network with some of the power players in the NBA I got a decent shot. I can do a pretty darn good job of selling myself.

[Ruzious]

So I'm trying to go this:

https://tpgsportsgroup.com/tpg-pro-scout-school/#tickets

It looks like a great opportunity to learn from the best and network. I say it's never too late to pursue a dream. I just hope I can get my money together in time to pull it off.

Do it! So some of us can live vicariously through you.

The only thing that will stop me from going is my finances and I'm determined not to let that get in the way of a dream! I just know if I can network with some of the power players in the NBA I got a decent shot. I can do a pretty darn good job of selling myself.

It'd be cool if there was a reality tv show with the winner getting an NBA scouting contract. Maybe Barely or Doc have contacts? Kev?

[Dat2U]

Do it! So some of us can live vicariously through you.

The only thing that will stop me from going is my finances and I'm determined not to let that get in the way of a dream! I just know if I can network with some of the power players in the NBA I got a decent shot. I can do a pretty darn good job of selling myself.

It'd be cool if there was a reality tv show with the winner getting an NBA scouting contract. Maybe Barely or Doc have contacts? Kev?

Ha! That's about the only reality show idea that hasn't been tried yet!

[LyricalRico]

So I'm trying to go this:

https://tpgsportsgroup.com/tpg-pro-scout-school/#tickets

It looks like a great opportunity to learn from the best and network. I say it's never too late to pursue a dream. I just hope I can get my money together in time to pull it off.

Do it! So some of us can live vicariously through you.

The only thing that will stop me from going is my finances and I'm determined not to let that get in the way of a dream! I just know if I can network with some of the power players in the NBA I got a decent shot. I can do a pretty darn good job of selling myself.

Go for it, my dude! Like you said, never too late. I never even know you could go to school for that. Very cool!

[Dat2U]

Random question:

Anyone here watch "Atlanta" -- Donald Glover's show on FX?

Yes, I binge-watched over last weekend. The episode with the piano was real creepy good.

I just got to that one -- I'll say! But... there hasn't been a clinker yet. Donald Glover is one of the great artists of our time.

In music he works under the name "Childish Gambino." I assume that pretty much everyone has watched his video This is America

Watch on YouTube

Comments welcome!

I absolutely love the video and the song. Music is at its best when it it not only entertains you but makes you think as well. This song makes me want to check out Glover's other stuff. Admittedly I haven't had a chance to yet.

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So I'm trying to go this:

https://tpgsportsgroup.com/tpg-pro-scout-school/#tickets

It looks like a great opportunity to learn from the best and network. I say it's never too late to pursue a dream. I just hope I can get my money together in time to pull it off.

Do it! So some of us can live vicariously through you.

The only thing that will stop me from going is my finances and I'm determined not to let that get in the way of a dream! I just know if I can network with some of the power players in the NBA I got a decent shot. I can do a pretty darn good job of selling myself.

Yes, you can -- hope you are able to give this a shot. If they want support of your abilities tell them to ask in this forum!

[payitforward]

Yes, I binge-watched over last weekend. The episode with the piano was real creepy good.

I just got to that one -- I'll say! But... there hasn't been a clinker yet. Donald Glover is one of the great artists of our time.

In music he works under the name "Childish Gambino." I assume that pretty much everyone has watched his video This is America

Watch on YouTube

Comments welcome!

I absolutely love the video and the song. Music is at its best when it it not only entertains you but makes you think as well. This song makes me want to check out Glover's other stuff. Admittedly I haven't had a chance to yet.

He's exceptional. But the word is that he's going to stop doing music. If you haven't watched Atlanta -- please do so! It's the best thing on TV in many years.

This long profile by Tad Friend gives you some understanding of Glover: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/donald-glover-cant-save-you (but I don't know if you will be able to get it w/o a subscription ).

Btw, Glover is in the new Star Wars film just coming out.

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Anyone see "A Quiet Place", thoughts?