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One smiley emoji just won't do. This is outstanding!

It's been explained to me as a cultural thing. The tip is basically included in what you pay. FWIW anyways. BTW, 5 bucks on a 13 dollar haircut is solid.

Nah. Never heard of that one. Something to consider in that scenario is that stewardesses earn a living wage without tips. The average is around 45 grand. The average housekeeper, waiter, delivery guy, pizza clerk, and barber aren't making anything approaching 45 grand. Some may see that as a non factor, but it's something I personally take into consideration.

I wouldn't exactly say he's been missing it.

YouTubeTV is the way to go for live TV. The biggest problem is that the cable company here also has a virtual monopoly on internet access. So as more and more customers cut the cord, they just jack up the access fee. We're paying like a hundred bucks for IA! It still works out better for us, but it's a racket. Hopefully, Verizon comes to Vegas to at least create some competition. Century Link is trash so that's not an option. In Vegas? I've been hoodwinked.

It was a flippant, half joking quip. Personally, if someone hands me money, I'm taking it. Noble of those who have some kind of principle against such a thing. There are cultural differences to be sure, even right here. I used to get my hair cut at a BLACK barbershop. When I first went to give the guy a tip, he wasn't having it. Something to consider when we label "certain" ethnic groups poor tippers. I worked in a sportsbook for many years and we knew to NEVER expect a tip from a foreigner. Like you said, different culture. Overall, I just don't understand why anyone would complain about something that's 99% voluntary. If you don't want to tip, don't and move on about your day.

I think it's stupid. Noble. But stupid. As to the OP; my personal opinion is that a lot of people concoct reasons to avoid tipping when the true motivation is a desire to hold on to their money. Which is fine. Just keep it real. Like the idea that there are huge numbers of "professional beggars." There are a few, but the chances of the guy on the highway entrance ramp being a "pro" is SLIM. It's just mental gymnastics we play so we don't feel guilty. Same applies to tipping. I say do you, but be honest about it. If you don't want to tip, don't tip. Just stop trying to rationalize it. If you don't want to tip, you shouldn't feel guilty or ashamed. That's your decision.

Stayed at the Hampton Inn right across the street from the Airport last time I was in town and it was awesome. It was a Bills weekend so people were drinking beer(mostly responsibly) everywhere I looked. My kind of place. Great little lounge area where they serve breakfast/coffee and such. I actually prefer this kind of spot to the fancier places.

Now THAT is stupid.

That's my favorite response. Technique is important, but I don't believe it's helpful to micromanage a QB's mechanics. Tweak/suggest. That's fine. Don't make it so technical that the guy is thinking about every step during his drop or throw. You win!

There may have been guys before him that could throw a ball FURTHER. Uncle Rico for instance. I'm not sure there's ever been a QB with that velocity.

Close acquaintance who covers the Vegas Golden Knights and now the Raiders. He has no choice but to sugercoat; the nature of the beast circa 2019. JW bring a lot of info and I appreciate his work. Having said that, there is pressure on the folks who cover these teams to put a positive spin on most everything. I will say this in JW's defense; the person I'm referencing would never visit a message board and passionately defend his positions. He doesn't fully believe what he writes. So while I don't agree with all of Wawrow's takes, I believe that he believes them to be true. I don't think a hack would be so intransigent.

So laying on the beach with his wife could potentially affect his play on the field? That's a pretty radical theory. Big, if true.

Imagine a board where the only real debate was which superlative most accurately encapsulated the state of the franchise. No thanks. It's like anything really; the more information you consume from a broad range of viewpoints, the more you'll understand. Not a fan of safe spaces.

Garbage time? Didn't they have the ball with a chance to win the game? Jackson fumbled. I'm sure you remember that part. There's no debate that he was abysmal in the first half, but it seems like quite a few people forgot they play 2.

Jackson wasn't nearly as bad in that playoff game as the absurd miscues would lead one to believe. He threw for 194 yards 2 TD's/1 pick and ran for another 54 as the youngest player to ever start a playoff game. They were dead in the water, crowd begging for Joe, and he almost brought them all the way back. They lost by 6 points. The 3 fumbles, however, were unacceptable and ultimately cost them the game. His percentage was also terrible and he dug them into the hole in the first place. It wasn't ALL bad though. Josh Allen has far more upside as an all around QB, but the Jackson stuff is a little over the top.

This post does not meet your minimum emoji requirements. Frankly, I'm disappointed.

It's just so difficult to rank the guys who played in the 50/60's/70's vs. the guys who play today or recently. Bart Starr, for example, averaged 126 YPG passing during his career. I never saw him play, so I have no idea what to make of that. I'm sure he was great and it's likely he'd be putting up big time numbers in today's game, but I can't be sure. It's d*** near a different sport. Johnny U, on the other hand, averaged 190 YPG during the same era, which seems pretty amazing. Obviously there are factors that go into such statistics. Lombardi was a run first coach and the Colts were more progressive. Still, it's more and more difficult to truly rank all time greats as time passes and the game evolves. If you're into stats, it would seem that ranking players against their contemporaries would be one solid metric. That's for those of us that never saw guys like Starr or Unitas play. It's obviously easier to form a personal opinion if you did.

Ah. Only saw the NFC West. I'd rank Rodgers ahead of Favre, but that debate is "in the eye of the beholder." Rodgers has the greatest passing numbers of all time. As far as the Bills go, that's an easy call for Kelly. Bledsoe shouldn't be on our list because most of his success came with NE.

Young is right up there. I'm going with Favre.

The only reason people think Zay is a lock is because he was a second round pick(who we traded up for). A: Beane/McDermott have made plenty of mistakes on the offensive side of the ball. To their credit, they've shown a willingness to cut bait. B) Zay was not(presumably) a Beane selection. I expect him to make the team, but he's not on completely solid ground. He's gonna have to earn it. By all accounts, he's fully dedicated the offseason to improve both physically and mentally. Nothing would shock me with Zay. If he gains some confidence, I can see him being a major contributor and a bonafide second tier WR. Also wouldn't be blown away if he was cut or traded if it doesn't translate on the field.

He must work out.

Riddick's analysis is way off base. Allen had no success with KB(I get it, he sucks) and throwing 50/50 balls doesn't appear to be his thing. I think they acquired the right KIND of receivers; guys that are able to create separation. Much of his success came when he and Foster developed rapport DOWN the field. His take that the Bills should prioritize a bunch of big body/large catch radius types is not only lazy, but goes against the way the NFL is currently being played. It makes sense in theory; he's not particularly accurate so he should be throwing to guys with larger frames. It just isn't something I believe would translate well on the field. Separation is just as, if not more important than catch radius if your QB misses the spot more than league average. It would be nice if they had a 6'3 receiver he could try to stick on 3rd and 10. I just don't think it's a NEED. What you NEED are guys that are able to adjust to the ball whether they're 5'9 or 6'5.

He's had some MONEY runs in the playoffs. He's not had a particularly stellar career. Both things can be true. People seem to have a really difficult time accepting that two ostensibly contradictory things can both be true.

Something about newspaper routes, wheels, and armchairs.