Just who the hell is this Shinons guy anyway?
by Kriz on Dec 6, 2011 6:10 PM EST
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PrintContrary to my vain desires, it is time to focus on the great character that is Mr. Onions, first name Shinny.
3 sets of questions and then the guys take over.
1. Who are you? What you do? Where you from? boxers or briefs?
2. Why are you a Pistons fan? For how long have you been one? Seriously though, why are you still one?
3. Why Shinons? How shinny are your onions?
3. Shoot/fuck/marry
Rip Hamilton, Allen Iverson and Charlie Villanueva
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What were your first thoughts when you saw Robert Horry?
Are the rumors true? Does he smell like a freshly chopped Douglas Fir?
Seeing that you’re in New Mexico, do you have any funny or interesting stories about any of the following subjects: Old Mexico; Partying in the desert; Meth, and meth production (I watched a little breaking bad)?
Who is the NBA player or coach most deserving of a Red Panda death squad attack?
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by tads on Dec 7, 2011 8:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
My first thoughts were how lethargic he seemed. And he smelled like clutch.
Now I’m actually back in Indiana, but really New Mexico is an awesomely strange place. One of note was a vacation to a town called Truth or Consequences to stay at this hotsprings resort where you stayed in a doublewide. It was fantastic. Old Mexico: didn’t venture near there much, had to be careful down south due to cartel. Meth: sure seemed like there were a lot of hookers. Breaking Bad: seriously, that show is super accurate.
Derek Fisher. He’s terrible at basketball and led the players through a five month lockout, but for some reason has made $58 million in his career, has won 5 championships, and is for some reason absolutely beloved. Dude has shot under 40 percent from the field EIGHT times.
Back when Mick Foley was doing the "Cactus Jack" character in pro wrasslin'
He was billed as hailing from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Nothing to do with Shinons, the Pistons, or basketball, but how often is knowing that fact going to be even remotely relevant to a DBB thread?
Not often enough.
Have a nice day!
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 2:09 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Is my brain stroking out or is that 4 sets of questions?
Favorite All-Time Piston?
All-Time best Piston line up?
Favorite Pistons era?
Dream 11-12 line up?
What’s your pipe dream trade atm?
I bet we could get you to 4
If you count that baby and the foul.
I wrote a book about time travel. Buy it and/or die. http://www.thetimetravelguide.com
by heWizard on Dec 7, 2011 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Ben Wallace. Rodman second,
04-05 for both of the next two.
The mid-2000s was a mighty fine time…
No one over 25, lotsa blocks, lotsa drawn FTs, lotsa 3s.
Jonny Flynn, Bismack Biyombo, and Jodie Meeks for all our players who make lots of money.
Where did Shinons come from? The last I heard you were prevented from growing a sweet moustache due to your job hunt. Did you get said job?
I thought that's how they roll in Canada.
"With logic he attacks. With statistics he defends."
by brgulker on Dec 7, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
As I mentioned to Kriz, it's a way I would misspell my username that I'd always get assigned
And yet I never misspell Shinons. It’s odd.
Yep, I got the job and I’m really happy with it. I’m working on an international fundraising campaign that aims to eliminate a disease that kills babies with this really gruesome death in the poorest parts of the world. It’s a big step up professionally, has a ton of responsibility, lots of travel, and, obviously, is for a really great cause. It was a very tough job search, but ended up great spot – I’m definitely very grateful for it.
by Shinons* on Dec 7, 2011 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Fuck this guy. He's terrible.
I have no interest in learning anything about this guy…if you can call “him” “that”.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Love Beer? Me too! http://jimbobsbeerblog.wordpress.com/
Follow me on twitter: #JimBobsBeerBlog
by The Boourns on Dec 7, 2011 1:23 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
Yeah, fuck him. Easily the weakest link on this site.
It's gonna take a lot of fireworks to clean this place up.
by Shinons on Dec 7, 2011 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I was way better.
It's gonna take a lot of fireworks to clean this place up.
by Shinons on Dec 7, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
1. Who are you? What you do? Where you from? boxers or briefs?
I’m Steve. I work primarily in nonprofit fund development. Indiana, born and raised. The family was in the NW part of the state till 9, a small town around 40 minutes outside of Indianapolis since. Boxer briefs.
2. Why are you a Pistons fan? For how long have you been one? Seriously though, why are you still one?
I’m a Pistons fan because of Ben Wallace. For the region and time I grew up, it was exclusively Bulls fans – I hated the Bulls. So I was always fond of the Pistons, Rodman in particular, but was always lukewarm toward the league. Around 2001, Ben drew me in and turned me into a bona fide fan. Just like with the White Sox and Notre Dame football, I don’t really think I’d be able to not be a fan (/doublenegative’d). December 26, I’ll be at Conseco with my Pacers fan twin brother rocking my Darko jersey.
3. Why Shinons? How shinny are your onions?
It’s a permutation of the email address I always get for school and inevitably misspell every time I have to log into something. On a scale from 1-10, ∞.
3. Shoot/fuck/marry
Rip Hamilton, Allen Iverson and Charlie Villanueva
Hm. Shoot AI, marry Rip and Chuckles because they’d screw up the prenup.
by Shinons* on Dec 7, 2011 7:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Well since you fuckers are all paying attention to Rip, Tay, and Stuckey instead of me and Jonas...
I’ll just say that DBB is my favorite spot, the reason because the great guys and gal who make up the community. Since this this thread is supposed to be about me, I suppose I should get personal and admit it’s been a hell of a tough year in a lot of ways: had a stretch of unemployment, moved in with my mom for a few months after getting back to Indiana, and, worst of all, went through a divorce. Now, I really love the hell out of this job, love my place, am really enjoying being back in Indiana, and just bought opening day tickets for the Pistons at Conseco that I’ll go to with my Pacers fan twin brother. But yeah, that last point didn’t really get addressed. Getting divorced is incredibly tough, even though I’m the one who filed. And me and her, we used to hang around Circle Centre when the Pistons were in town hoping that we’d spot someone – it worked once, we saw Rasheed and he was a total dick. It was awesome. But yeah, one of the toughest things is that there’s nothing that’s not interconnected. Except DBB. You all are like some cyber bar (because you’re all drunk and surly) where I like everyone.
This job I’m in now, there’s a ton of traveling involved, to Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and all those states that constitute New England. I have a fair idea of who’s where, but if I might not. I’d love it if you let me know you’re in one of those areas so I can let you know when I’m in town so we can grab a beer and talk about how obesity has made Dumars stupid. It’s steve dot hinson at gmail dot com – it’s been long enough since I’ve been a dick to some self-obsessed asshat who would have hurt this community had they stuck that I feel alright mentioning that, so get me there or Facebook. And certainly, I’ll have to travel to Tampa too to visit easy ladies and see A-Rod pick his nose. Bottom line: I appreciate you fellas and lady.
/falls down
So now, I’ll pass the torch of JWTHIT_A?. I hate this obligation – really you all are awesome, and I hate this assignment – I’d love learn more about each of you personally. MFMW, The Godfather, I choose you if you’re down.
by Shinons* on Dec 13, 2011 9:55 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
So sorry to hear about the tough year, MFONIONS, but glad to hear things are finally on their way up. Let’s hope your luck keeps on getting better, and by some weird contact buzz sort of phenomenon, the Pistons’ luck improves proportionately.
Any time you’re in Tampa, Orlando or the like, hit me up! Just added you on FB, btw.
Also, yes please, do MFMW!!!
Ditto.
2012 will be the year of shiny onions. And possibly the year John Cusack pilots an ark to South Africa.
by garrettelliott on Dec 13, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks fellas
Really though, while it certainly was a crummy stretch, sometimes going through those sorts of things can be a reminder to appreciate the good things. DBB’s certainly a good thing. The movie 2012 is also a good thing.
This job I’m in now, there’s a ton of traveling involved, to Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and all those states that constitute New England.
Just wondering, are you a consultant? I ask because as soon as I get done with my degree in bio-electrics I actually want to work for McKinesy for a while to build up some capital + connections; my goal is to have my own start up in neural engineering when I’m ~ 25.
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 13, 2011 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
definitely don't try starting a family while being a consultant...
my brother and his wife have a 6 month old while my brother works for Booz and Company. 90 hour weeks, constant travel, and bosses that lack any form of compassion do not make a good setting for a happy marriage…my brother is definitely looking to get out of consulting but I think he’d still say it was a good start after finishing up at Columbia with his MBA.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Love Beer? Me too! http://jimbobsbeerblog.wordpress.com/
Follow me on twitter: #JimBobsBeerBlog
by The Boourns on Dec 14, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
Hey graduated ummmmmm...in 2010 I believe?
His wife graduated from Stern in the same year. I’m 99% certain it was 2010.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Love Beer? Me too! http://jimbobsbeerblog.wordpress.com/
Follow me on twitter: #JimBobsBeerBlog
nice.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Love Beer? Me too! http://jimbobsbeerblog.wordpress.com/
Follow me on twitter: #JimBobsBeerBlog
That's the goal
Make a big name for myself within the industry, have them pay for an MBA, and then get hired else where as upper level management/team up with people i’ve met in the industry and start my own company.
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 14, 2011 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
want to hire someone with extensive experience playing videogames?
Want to start your company in Detroit so I have a job and a reason to convince my wife to be to move back to Michigan?
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Love Beer? Me too! http://jimbobsbeerblog.wordpress.com/
Follow me on twitter: #JimBobsBeerBlog
by The Boourns on Dec 14, 2011 1:21 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Added you on facebook, dude.
Sorry to hear about the rough year, and I hope it gets better. Like the rest have said, anytime you’re in my area, I’ll buy a round…which usually leads to me buying several more rounds. Right now I’m in OKC, hopefully next year I’ll be elsewhere. You’re still, as far as I’m concerned (and with all due respect to MFMP and MFGE) the coolest on DBB. Nobody can ever top this:
Ever. You are my MFHero.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 14, 2011 2:04 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
(for the few who don’t know, that came from this post and as far as I know still holds the record for most rec’s on a FP.)
It also is the reason for the asterisk! I had forgotten about that. Great times.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 14, 2011 2:06 AM EST up reply actions
∞ x yes
Shinons, sorry to hear about the rough year, dude, but in addition to what everyone else has already said, you seem like the kind of person who is able to withstand all the hardships and bounce back in a bigger and bad ass way. It sounds like you’re already well on your way. Recs to you here, but beers and a free place to stay if you ever visit Atlanta.
by Packey on Dec 14, 2011 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Glad to hear that you’re back on your feet, Shiny, and I’m thrilled to hear that DBB offers an escape from real life. This community is freaking awesome. If you’re ever near Ann Arbor, shoot me a note — I’d love to get a beer.
I’d be thrilled to take part in the next edition. Truth be told, MFMP has sent me a list of questions at the start of the last two seasons, and each time I’ve failed miserably in getting back to him — I procrastinate at literally everything. I’m not nearly as interesting as all of y’all, as you’ll soon discover …
by Matt Watson on Dec 14, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Not to say I'm glad for the divorce, but I'm glad to hear that you're in a new situation that you're pumped about
I don’t know what divorce is like, but I know with most things in life it is better to deal with it than kick it down the road. We can chop it up in NYC if you ever come through here.
You’re still on the hook so I can ask you more questions though. What advice helped you when you went through your spate of unemployment?
What books/resources would you recommend?
And lastly, what words of advice would you give to Tads’s big brother (who will be quitting his bull shit job on Friday)?
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Nice, I should be headed to the Bronx and Long Island in the next couple months
Number one piece of advice that I got and wish I had used is to use your network and resources. I’m stubborn and hate asking for help, but I wish I would have reached out to people I used to work for. I just had coffee with one of my old bosses the other day and she would have been great help had I just swallowed that pride.
Google Docs served me well – it was really useful at times not relying on a hard drive or flash drive. I’d also recommend keeping a spreadsheet of the jobs applied to, dates, notes/follow up, etc. rather than relying on memory. Over the six months I was looking, I had put in for over 150 jobs so doing that helped a lot.
Sounds good to me. Knicks game or could make the trek to NJ — Net’s tickets are dirt cheap on Stubhub.
DO IT US!
Really though, looking at the schedule we’re at MSG on the 31st. Ideally it’d be earlier in the month but I’m in the process of putting together my travel schedule – if you guys could do a Tuesday night, I’ll see if I can make it work.
I'm with it
As long as I have time to plan I can make it to any week day game.
If you can’t get the New York Knicks game on the 31st, we should consider the remarkable savings that we would get from attending the Nets Game on February 1st.
I don’t know if I shared my story about the last time I went to attend a game at the Prudential center where the Nets game crew screwed up our seats and they sat us so close to the pistons bench that I could see the plays that John Kuester drew up (and I was probably the only one in the building paying attention to them). Taking part of the last season of the ‘New Jersey’ Nets should be considered, but either way, I’m down.
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