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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2875 on: August 25, 2021, 10:02:16 am »
This was too ridiculous to put in the Sports category.
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USTA announces slate of mental health resources ahead of U.S. Open
By Amy Tennery
August 25, 2021  1:04 AM EDT
Reuters

NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced a mental health initiative for players on Tuesday, with the main draw of the U.S. Open kicking off next week.

Competitors at Flushing Meadows will have access to the tournament's "comprehensive medical services program," which will include access to mental health providers and "quiet rooms" on site, the USTA said in a written statement.

"The issue of mental health awareness has been brought to the forefront over the course of the global pandemic, as many individuals, players included, have struggled with the stresses and emotions that have come as a result of COVID-19," said U.S. Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster. ...
I hope they offer coloring books and teddy bears, too.


But there is in tennis and gymnastics.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2876 on: August 25, 2021, 10:05:06 am »
If you're having troubles, why not just take it out on the tennis balls?  Seems to me the game itself would be the best therapy available.
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« Reply #2877 on: August 25, 2021, 10:06:05 am »
Quote from: Kamaji on August 25, 2021, 10:05:06 am
If you're having troubles, why not just take it out on the tennis balls?  Seems to me the game itself would be the best therapy available.
One time I played tennis mad - and kept hitting the ball over the fence. Had to tone it down a little.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2878 on: August 25, 2021, 10:06:35 am »
Quote from: mountaineer on August 25, 2021, 10:06:05 am
One time I played tennis mad - and kept hitting the ball over the fence. Had to tone it down a little.

Fair enough!  But then, all they'd need to do was raise the fences around the courts, no?
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« Reply #2879 on: August 25, 2021, 10:07:55 am »
Quote from: Kamaji on August 25, 2021, 10:06:35 am
Fair enough!  But then, all they'd need to do was raise the fences around the courts, no?
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2880 on: August 26, 2021, 06:55:27 am »
Quote from: mountaineer on August 25, 2021, 10:02:16 am
This was too ridiculous to put in the Sports category. I hope they offer coloring books and teddy bears, too.


But there is in tennis and gymnastics.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2881 on: August 26, 2021, 06:59:20 am »
Quote from: Kamaji on August 25, 2021, 10:05:06 am
If you're having troubles, why not just take it out on the tennis balls?  Seems to me the game itself would be the best therapy available.


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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2882 on: August 26, 2021, 08:55:47 am »
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To them, love is nothing.

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@Gefn Oh no you didn't!  :silly:
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2883 on: August 26, 2021, 10:19:24 am »
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@Gefn Oh no you didn't!  :silly:
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2884 on: September 18, 2021, 01:18:56 pm »
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2885 on: September 18, 2021, 01:27:55 pm »
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2886 on: September 18, 2021, 01:31:28 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on September 18, 2021, 01:27:55 pm

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« Reply #2887 on: September 18, 2021, 01:34:28 pm »
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« Reply #2888 on: September 18, 2021, 02:38:26 pm »
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2889 on: September 18, 2021, 03:39:00 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on September 18, 2021, 02:38:26 pm
How cute. Little storm Troopers.
When did the anti American squad start carrying Captain America style round shields and how could they pass up the irony by not painting them like the Captain America shield?
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2890 on: September 18, 2021, 04:24:50 pm »
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When did the anti American squad start carrying Captain America style round shields and how could they pass up the irony by not painting them like the Captain America shield?
Not one smiley face, either (on the shields).
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2891 on: September 18, 2021, 07:24:08 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on September 18, 2021, 01:18:56 pm

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Am I the only one thinking "If their suits and other gear was white instead of black,they would look just like Starship Troopers?
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« Reply #2892 on: September 18, 2021, 07:27:56 pm »
Quote from: sneakypete on September 18, 2021, 07:24:08 pm
@Bigun

Am I the only one thinking "If their suits and other gear was white instead of black,they would look just like Starship Troopers?
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They did look a tad silly guarding all that grey hair... they sure don't look like terrorists to me..
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2893 on: September 18, 2021, 07:40:39 pm »
Can we get this thread back to Ridiculous News stories?  This J6 stuff is politics, though they do look ridiculous....
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2894 on: September 18, 2021, 08:01:43 pm »
Quote from: verga on August 26, 2021, 06:55:27 am
The greatest generation has given birth to the wimpiest generation.

Yep.  They need to remove the word 'boomers' in describing them.
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« Reply #2895 on: September 18, 2021, 08:12:06 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on September 18, 2021, 07:40:39 pm
Can we get this thread back to Ridiculous News stories?  This J6 stuff is politics, though they do look ridiculous....

It may take awhile. Have Patience!  lol
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« Reply #2896 on: September 18, 2021, 08:17:04 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on September 18, 2021, 07:40:39 pm
Can we get this thread back to Ridiculous News stories?  This J6 stuff is politics, though they do look ridiculous....


I have rarely seen anything more ridiculous than this J6 stuff today.  Maybe that's just me.
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« Reply #2897 on: September 18, 2021, 08:19:43 pm »
Quote from: sneakypete on September 18, 2021, 07:24:08 pm
@Bigun

Am I the only one thinking "If their suits and other gear was white instead of black,they would look just like Starship Troopers?

Hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it @sneakypete but yes! Spitting image.
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« Reply #2898 on: September 18, 2021, 08:27:53 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on September 18, 2021, 08:19:43 pm
Hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it @sneakypete but yes! Spitting image.

C'Mon man.  It was obvious.  Darth Vader forces of evil!  lol
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #2899 on: September 18, 2021, 08:33:27 pm »
Even the news is reporting that there were more Cops, Reporters, and FBI infiltrators than attendees.
The best thing about the white armored Star Wars troopers is that their armor did nothing at all, and they couldn't hit a barn with 100 shots.
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