bramtic.bsky.social
Wrestling ring announcer and commentator, lawyer, admissions director, referee, ex-zoo train engineer, former journalist who can’t shake the habit. Trying to understand the world.
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Now I suddenly want to see Megillat Esther redone like it’s Goodfellas. Except for chapter 9, of course, which is clearly Inglorious Basterds.
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I’m the VP of finance at my synagogue, and every time I sign checks for the multiple police officers required anytime services are happening or school is in session, I think how much good we could do with that money if we didn’t have to pay just to stay safe.
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Man, I’ve enjoyed your NFL content, but this just makes me an even bigger fan. Have an amazing time! Should be one hell of a night.
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This would be quite shocking news to my Chevruta.
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Sending positive thoughts for quick and successful surgery and complete healing.
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This is why you can watch old episodes of The Newlywed Game and see couples lose their minds when they win a set of kitchen appliances. Those things would be in their house for decades!
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One of my favorite recipes is just chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper, marinated overnight and then cooked in the crock pot. It’s good, it’s very inexpensive per meal, and the crock pot lets me make enough to have leftovers for days. It’s not “gourmet,” but it’s tasty!
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Completely agreed. Always brings to mind the 2021 NCAA basketball tournament where the men had a whole ass gym and the women had one rack of dumbbells. That someone could set all that up and not have it strike them as any sort of problem is a hell of a thing.
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Congrats on getting to work for the Times! Here’s hoping you have a nice break and find some amazing gigs in the new year!
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Yeah, I’m all for people being able to bet on games; I’ve done it myself sometimes and it’s mostly harmless fun. But the fact that EVERYTHING can be bet on and it dominates sports broadcasting is really a bridge too far. Just not enjoyable at all.
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Learned that from a MASH episode!
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I’ve oddly had you pop up as a recommended friend a few times despite the fact that we have no mutual friends and our only interaction has been me liking/following on social media. Very aggressive recommendation, Facebook.
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Mazel Tov! Wherever you go will be so lucky to have you, as will anyone who gets to learn with and from you.
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I assumed it was because your ass also refused to move when you told it to do so.
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I’m so sorry. People can be real jerks, especially when they decide retail workers aren’t people. I hope you can relax and have a nice Shabbos.
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I don’t know why this just occurred to me, but I feel like I need to hear a Janis Joplin song done in the style of Scott Joplin.
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Looking absolutely fantastic in both pictures; being happy and satisfied is the best. That guy can go kick rocks. Glad you stopped talking to him. That negativity is never, ever needed.
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Hey, what you do in your off time is your business! You clearly just have a very tiny car that needs power…
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I always know they’ve done a good job when I’m refreshing my podcast feed because I want to hear you all talk about it. Can’t wait for today’s show!
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First snow every year, I make hot chocolate and watch Scrooged. Love that movie.
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You have lots of incredible thoughts! You got this!
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Addendum: Abigail Spanberger will handily win the governorship in Virginia next year and Democrats will come very close to (if not get) a supermajority in the House of Delegates.
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Literally nothing could make swipe/like/connect faster than that.
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Nah, it’s not for votes or anything like that, just straight up advocacy. Completely fine.
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And it is where?
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Given that I typically only see you on Sundays, I just assume your entire wardrobe is Bills gear.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for doing the work!
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Welcome, Charlotte! Glad to see you here.
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I know someone who swears by fully nude home workouts for exactly this reason; as they explain, if you don’t wear clothes, you don’t produce laundry! Seems to me that there are parts of the body that are better secured, regardless of gender, but what do I know?
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The moment I realized that Trump will almost certainly end up appointing at least 5 out of 9 justices was a singularly unpleasant one.
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The Arizona call remains one of the most impressive things I’ve seen in recent years. Not just to make it, but to unwaveringly stand by it when the Carlsons and Hannitys were screaming to take it down. Huge respect for them.
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That Fox one just filled me with the most delicious schadenfreude.
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I’ve been dying waiting for your take on all of this. Glad to hear it, and long (well, preferably quickly) may it continue!
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Ah yes, the classic “punishment” for the very wealthy. It’s only really illegal if you can’t afford the bill. Otherwise, it’s just a nuisance.
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That stock is (functionally) Trump’s personal stock. If he wins the election, it could be worth quite a bit of money as he funnels things through it. If he loses, it’s basically worthless. And if you think he’s going to lose, you sell your stock now before the bottom falls out. Which LOTS just did.
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I travel to recruit for the law school I work for, and always make a point to do the exact opposite. If I wear branded merch, people want to talk to me about law school admissions. It is 7:00 AM and we’re all waiting for a flight to Boston. Let me drink my coffee in peace.
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I work in law school admissions. I won’t pretend I always have incredible stories (and certainly nothing like that), but the things people disclose in the application process…keeps us on our toes! Also, thrift stores are awesome, screw anyone who doesn’t like you working there.
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I often use a variation of this when our grads are in the depths of bar prep. “Think about some of the attorneys you’ve seen. Many of them are bad attorneys. Some of them seem quite dumb. But they passed the bar! And you’re way smarter and better than them! You can definitely do it.”
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Fantastic thread, Akiva. Completely agree. Something I’ve always liked about the fast is that it puts everyone on a level field. No matter how rich or powerful you are, all need food & water to survive. By Neilah, everyone is stripped down to their core. G’mar chatimah Tovah to you and your family!
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Shanah Tovah, Akiva! May the new year be one full of joy, sweetness, and life for you and your family.