Useless Thread MCMXCVIII: Marvel Rivals™ Awareness Thread

[John Price]

 

[PanthersPens62]

Hood Morning @MetalheadPenguinsFan !!!! IIIIIIIIIIt's a Panthers win !!!!

 

[SoupNazi]

John Price, a prominent yet enigmatic figure on the HFBoards' "Useless Thread," had always been known for his quirky antics and love of plushies. As a self-proclaimed 400-pound whale of a man with a collection of over 7,300 plushies, John had developed a unique worldview: he genuinely considered his plushies to be sentient beings deserving of the same rights as people.

This worldview led to his latest escapade: booking airplane tickets for each of his beloved plushies so they could join him on a trip to the Plushie Enthusiasts’ Global Convention (PEGCON) in San Diego, California. The convention, a mecca for plushie collectors, promised panels on custom plush-making, workshops on repair and restoration, and even a "Plushies of the World" showcase. For John, it was a must-attend event—not just for him but for his plush family.

The logistics of booking 7,301 airplane tickets (one for himself and one for each plushie) proved to be a monumental task. John spent hours on the phone with airline representatives, passionately explaining that his plushies were individuals who required their own seats. Naturally, the airline staff was baffled, unsure how to categorize the request. “Are these emotional support items?” one agent asked cautiously. “No,” John replied with firm conviction, “They’re my friends and family.”

Eventually, after much debate and the intervention of a bemused supervisor, the airline compromised by offering to allow John to purchase several rows of seats. This solution cost him the equivalent of a down payment on a house, but John was undeterred. "Money is temporary; plushie happiness is eternal," he wrote on HFBoards, earning a mix of admiration, confusion, and mockery from his fellow posters.

John’s plushies were meticulously packed for the journey, each dressed in tiny outfits corresponding to their personalities. His favorite plushie, a rotund panda named Chauncey, wore a miniature tuxedo because, as John explained, “Chauncey has always been a gentleman.” Other plushies sported cosplay costumes in preparation for PEGCON’s cosplay contest, where John was determined to sweep the awards.

As the flight day arrived, John and his plush entourage turned heads at the airport. With several oversized suitcases, each labeled with a plushie's name, John commanded attention. Fellow travelers snapped photos, unsure whether they were witnessing a viral prank or the ultimate display of devotion.

At PEGCON, John was a celebrity. His plushie display, featuring a diorama of a miniature Korean village, earned rave reviews. Attendees marveled at his dedication, though whispers about his unconventional habits circulated in equal measure. For John, however, the judgment of others mattered little. Surrounded by his plushies and fellow enthusiasts, he had found his tribe—one that appreciated his passion for the soft, stuffed beings he held dear.

John's HFBoards post summarizing the experience was as colorful as ever, filled with photos, anecdotes, and a parting thought: “People laugh at me, but I don’t care. Plushies are people too, and PEGCON was the happiest moment of their lives—and mine.”

 

[SoupNazi]

 

[SoupNazi]

Plushie happiness is eternal

 

[Sega Dreamcast]

lol Forty-Whiners

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Hood morning @PanthersPens62

 

[Sega Dreamcast]

Hilarious that each of Purdy's two picks came after Kittle flopping on a clear cut DPI and Branch gives the lightest shove to Jennings and he flops to draw an unnecessary roughness.

 

[GIADF]

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@John Price at the mall.

This should be his avatar.

 

[John Price]

Sasaki met with 'set few' of 20 interested teams

The initial list of MLB teams that expressed interest in Roki Sasaki stretched to 20, with the talented young pitcher taking meetings with a "set few number" of those, his agent said Monday. Sasaki will make his decision between Jan. 15 and 23.

www.espn.com

 

[John Price]

 

[Sega Dreamcast]

Sasaki met with 'set few' of 20 interested teams

The initial list of MLB teams that expressed interest in Roki Sasaki stretched to 20, with the talented young pitcher taking meetings with a "set few number" of those, his agent said Monday. Sasaki will make his decision between Jan. 15 and 23.

www.espn.com

Why wouldn't every team at least be interested in signing a free agent like him?

The MLB is f***ed when cheap teams don't even pretend to want to be competitive.

 

[John Price]

Why wouldn't every team at least be interested in signing a free agent like him?

The MLB is f***ed when cheap teams don't even pretend to want to be competitive.

Can almost guarantee you some teams like the Nationals and Athletics aren't even in the bidding process which is dumb

I hope the Nationals get him but I wouldn't keep my hopes up.

 

[SoupNazi]

Can you imagine how nuts Johnny will go if the Nats land Sasaki and do a Roki Plushie Day??

 

[John Price]

 

[John Price]

Last ever RAW on USA before that awful Netflix deal. Nobody's going to watch online.

 

[End of Line]

The best ball drop of all time! @PanthersPens62 @SoupNazi

 

[John Price]

might go on a cruise in a few weeks

 

[John Price]

 

[PanthersPens62]

@End of Line What is the story with THE Ohio State University letting Kyle McCord go & basically blaming their woes last year on him ? That guy looked like an absolute stud all season long & I am praying that somehow, he ends up drafted by my Dolphins. Someone at your university seemed to have a poor judge of quality QB play or simply did not know how to use/develop him properly.

 

[John Price]

Looks like the Aldean restaurant is actually pretty good, will have to take note for my next trip

 

[PanthersPens62]

Went 13-3 on my weekly picks. Too bad one of my losses (the Colts) may have cost Mr. Price a whopping $1.50 in his parlay.

 

[John Price]

Went 13-3 on my weekly picks. Too bad one of my losses (the Colts) may have cost Mr. Price a whopping $1.50 in his parlay.

i lost 2 dollars on that shit, and no I don't use your picks

I barely go to the football forum anymore

 

[John Price]

Are you ready for the Plushie of the Year ceremony today??

 

[End of Line]

@End of Line What is the story with THE Ohio State University letting Kyle McCord go & basically blaming their woes last year on him ? That guy looked like an absolute stud all season long & I am praying that somehow, he ends up drafted by my Dolphins. Someone at your university seemed to have a poor judge of quality QB play or simply did not know how to use/develop him properly.

There’s a drop off in quality of competition between the B1G and ACC for one

But there were things going on behind the scenes that Day got fed up with and flat out told him you’re going to have to compete for the job next year and McCord bailed