Congrats Ovechkin.

If e sports were around back in my Tetris on original game boy days, I'd have been unstoppable. Lol but I can't get into most games these days. It's the old man in me I guess. It's just over my head. But with that said, it IS impressive that these kids can play so well and make a mini fortune for themselves. 

I prefer poker because it is something that I can play without worrying about a physical disadvantage. AND it's less reliant on hand eye coordination like video games lol. 

the World Series of poker is winding down this weekend. The final 9 players will win at MINIMUM $1 MILLION. The winner will get over $8 MILLION. What am I doing wrong with my life? Lol

Ours we had to pay like $50 or something plus cash bar I think. No way I'd pay that much for people I've no interest in seeing. 

Haha my apologies. Didn't mean to bring down the room. The feeling will pass. 

I'm not going. The only way I'll be a part of a reunion is in memoriam. Lol just sucks, 20 years since I last had hope of the future. 

my 20 year reunion is coming up. Nothing in my being wants anything to do with it. Couldn't care less about them. But man, where'd the time go? Lol

My advice would be 'it depends on the pace of your story.' Nothing happening? Want to set the mood? Lots of detail is suggested. Middle of combat? Fighting for your life? It doesn't matter how many trees are in the woods. 

The World Series Of Poker has been playing. The Main Event is over several days, then the final table is in November. If chess is a sport, so is poker. I've played poker both casually and professional for 20 years. I do believe it takes skill, endurance, and intelligence. 

Not sure it's a sport though. 

ok, I asked about asinine. Got lots of great answers and some seriously messed up stories. Now, question 2!!!

'Gringo'. Is that a racial slur? Insult? Derogatory? I seem to be finding conflicting thoughts. Maybe derogatory, but not necessarily racial slur. 

Thoughts?