You need to get those ICE’s while they’re still available. I can’t imagine a Tesla coming of the assembly line this year still rolling in 2040. I understand that Teslas are pretty good cars, it’s just that the battery pack has a limited life expectancy. Replacement costs for the battery makes getting a whole new vehicle a more sensible option.
I’m halfway through replacing the timing chain on my 3.6 Traverse. Had 6 water pump bolts in my right hand… Heard a “pling”… Now I have only 5 and a intense fear that it disappeared into the space between the timing chain cover and the case.
Do I spend another couple of hours re-removing the balancer, all 4.7 million of the meticulously torqued bolts, all the forearm pain inducing RTV gasket sealer that I carefully squeezed, in search of a bolt that might not be there?
Or do I say F it and blame aliens for its disappearance?
Don’t worry about it, that bolt is almost assuredly the hardest component in there. It’ll most likely be fine, the rest of the stuff will bravely sacrifice themselves. Also, borescopes and magnetic picker upper tools are well worth the money sometimes.
I got into a bit of a kerfuffle in a YouTube comments section earlier this week, and I am sharing it with you.
The video in question was just a couple of chuckleheads listing the best names that start with the letter B. A few people noticed that they were all masculine names. Let’s go to the comments. (Names have been changed from the original comment section.)
Commenter 1
Every feminine name has left the chat.
tankdemon
Hopefully to go to the kitchen and make me a sammich.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon that’s not funny so stop
(Note: I have to assume that this is a sentiment widely shared, yet never outwardly expressed, by a good number of commenters here at IMAO, but I was in no mood to let such slander pass without retort.)
tankdemon
@Commenter Killjoy Cry Harder. The tears of humorless scolds mixes well with gin.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon it’s not humorless it’s not liking when people joke about stuff that you should not joke about
tankdemon
@Commemter Killjoy whatever, Karen.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon how am I a Karen, you don’t even know me.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon dude, all I’m saying is not to joke about that ki(n)d of stuff bc it is serious
(Note: Though this comment was written before my following comment, I did not see it until after posting, so my response is to her previous comment.)
tankdemon
@Commenter Killjoy “How am I a Karen?”
Easily offended by an innocuous comment- check
Humorless scold- check
Sense of entitlement- check
Unearned feelings of moral superiority (emphasis on “unearned”)- check
IQ in the lower end of the average range- check
The very fact that you need me to explain this to you tells me that I don’t even need to see your haircut before recommending that you seek treatment.
Try to be more chill in the future. I am now done with this conversation, and suggest that you go find something else to catch the vapors about.
No other commentors addressed either of us or referenced this discussion, so I guess not many people were paying attention.
After 17 years of faithful service I went out and purchsed a new(er) car. Sad to see the old one go but I need an ICE that will last me past 2030.
All that sweet, sweet IMAO intern training money sprang for the “electric windows” and cigarette lighter option.
“Mr. Walrus, we’re here to confiscate your vehicle. Please put your hands behind your back.”
Oddly there is still a slot for a cigarette lighter although it is listed as an auxilary power plug.
You need to get those ICE’s while they’re still available. I can’t imagine a Tesla coming of the assembly line this year still rolling in 2040. I understand that Teslas are pretty good cars, it’s just that the battery pack has a limited life expectancy. Replacement costs for the battery makes getting a whole new vehicle a more sensible option.
I’m halfway through replacing the timing chain on my 3.6 Traverse. Had 6 water pump bolts in my right hand… Heard a “pling”… Now I have only 5 and a intense fear that it disappeared into the space between the timing chain cover and the case.
Do I spend another couple of hours re-removing the balancer, all 4.7 million of the meticulously torqued bolts, all the forearm pain inducing RTV gasket sealer that I carefully squeezed, in search of a bolt that might not be there?
Or do I say F it and blame aliens for its disappearance?
Don’t worry about it, that bolt is almost assuredly the hardest component in there. It’ll most likely be fine, the rest of the stuff will bravely sacrifice themselves. Also, borescopes and magnetic picker upper tools are well worth the money sometimes.
Have a scope. Jammed it down there. Can’t make it all the way to the bottom, but didn’t see it.
Did manage to expand my lexicon of curse words.
The worst part about doing anything mechanical.
Second place: ending up with extra bolts.
I think if you get yourself a 3/4 Pinkney flange you can fix it right up.
Does anyone know if Jimmy is still in Morgue-er-ritaville?
Too soon, but good one.
His new album is due out soon.
I got into a bit of a kerfuffle in a YouTube comments section earlier this week, and I am sharing it with you.
The video in question was just a couple of chuckleheads listing the best names that start with the letter B. A few people noticed that they were all masculine names. Let’s go to the comments. (Names have been changed from the original comment section.)
Commenter 1
Every feminine name has left the chat.
tankdemon
Hopefully to go to the kitchen and make me a sammich.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon that’s not funny so stop
(Note: I have to assume that this is a sentiment widely shared, yet never outwardly expressed, by a good number of commenters here at IMAO, but I was in no mood to let such slander pass without retort.)
tankdemon
@Commenter Killjoy Cry Harder. The tears of humorless scolds mixes well with gin.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon it’s not humorless it’s not liking when people joke about stuff that you should not joke about
tankdemon
@Commemter Killjoy whatever, Karen.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon how am I a Karen, you don’t even know me.
Commenter Killjoy
@tankdemon dude, all I’m saying is not to joke about that ki(n)d of stuff bc it is serious
(Note: Though this comment was written before my following comment, I did not see it until after posting, so my response is to her previous comment.)
tankdemon
@Commenter Killjoy “How am I a Karen?”
Easily offended by an innocuous comment- check
Humorless scold- check
Sense of entitlement- check
Unearned feelings of moral superiority (emphasis on “unearned”)- check
IQ in the lower end of the average range- check
The very fact that you need me to explain this to you tells me that I don’t even need to see your haircut before recommending that you seek treatment.
Try to be more chill in the future. I am now done with this conversation, and suggest that you go find something else to catch the vapors about.
No other commentors addressed either of us or referenced this discussion, so I guess not many people were paying attention.
Ha!
But now I’m in the mood for a sammich.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and assume that sammich isn’t coming from Subway.
There’s a special Valhalla for you people who pay attention.
Yeah, I pay attention. I noticed that it’s been a suspiciously long while since we’ve seen the Yak.
Not accusing anyone (or any bird) of anything, just making an observation.
I think he suffered the same fate as Morosco’s Dad.
Satisfied?
How do we know if that is a recent picture?
You don’t trust me?
Clearly a Brenda
By the way, how decadently bored do you have to be before not only watching, but commenting on a video about names that start with b?
I think I have some drying paint that could use some watching, some growing grass that needs some supervision…
Is it blue paint? bluegrass?
I wish.
Well, if it starts with a b . . .
It was a maybe a three minute long video. I sometimes scroll through YouTube “shorts” to while away the time.
It is true: those “suggested” videos from YouTube can be interesting.
It’s usually just dad jokes poorly told, or clips from television shows I never bothered to watch.
Dirty Grandpa: whatcha doin there Johnny?
Tankdemon: scrolling through YouTube shorts.
Dirty Grandpa: I ever tell you ’bout the time I scrolled through Betty Henderson’s shorts?
Tankdemon: Betty!
You lern that Karen! Lern her good!
it’s not humorless it’s not liking when people joke about stuff that you should not joke about
I think she actually quoted the Webster’s definition of “humorless scold” here.
“It’s the last seven words that I have a problem with, you dying person you.”
I heard theres a new Pitch Meeting up on the YouTubes so that’s on my list.
My suggestions (if you like reviews of bad movies):
Weird Movies With Mark
Dark Corners Reviews
I didn’t include The Critical Drinker because he’s more social commentary on the state of movies today. But I recommend him highly for that.
If you like WWII history:
Mark Felton
I’m sure my YouTube analytics history has gotten me on a list or three.
A few hickok45 videos is all it takes.
Felton is great.
I would also recommend
TIKHistory
Squire
Military History Visualized (Although he has been sparse lately)
Drachinifel
Oooh I got into a big ol row on a tik history thread about Hitler’s socialism
BTW shouldn’t it be names starting with a Capital “B:”?
Pedantic about trivial matters: Check.
I just got a mental image of a walrus in a Karen haircut.
Thanks for that
Man to The Graduate: “Lithium”