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This Is A No Politics Zone

March 30, 2020 By Jeff 40 Comments

It pains me that I have to remind everyone of this, but nobody gives a thin ribbon of shit about your opinions on Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, or even Calvin “The Wad” Coolidge. Please knock it off. I’m now receiving emails begging me to step in and “fix” the comments section. I will simply remind everyone that this is a no-politics zone. If you want to wallow all day in partisan websites and TV networks, that’s your business. But don’t come here and parrot that crap. I want this to be a place for people to get away from it all.

I have at least three options, if things don’t improve:

I can start banning, temporarily or permanently, the IP addresses of serial offenders. In the nearly 20 year history of this site I’ve only done that once or twice, and those were a long time ago. It’s not something I ever want to do, but will if forced.

I can change the settings so that I have to approve every comment before it goes live on the site. That way I could shitcan all the “cute” snarky political garbage. But I don’t have time for that, and it would delay nearly 100% of the comments from being posted.

I can turn off comments completely. This one is the nuclear option, and I definitely don’t want to do it. But we can’t continue as we are.

So, there you go. Please behave. There’s no shortage of places on the internet for you to wallow and parrot, and this isn’t one of them. Please knock it off.

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  1. The Yodler says

    March 30, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Here, Here!!!

    Thank you Jeff

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    • The Yodler says

      March 30, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Err, Hear, Hear!!!
      The homonym got me there.

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      • Darb says

        March 30, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        OK, but if anyone starts praising James Buchanan, then it’s on, decorum be damned.

        As for the question of the day: Jacks Corner Mediterranean Deli, a place in Greensboro, NC, near UNCG. Great shawarma.

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  2. madz1962 says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    Let’s commence with the silliness! I think we can all use that. And Jeff, if I may be sol bold… I’d like to start a Question of the Day:

    After all this boolshit coronavirus is over, and if things go back to normal, what restaurant are you running to to have your first sit down meal?
    I think mine will be Mike & Joe’s pizza to a) have a pizza fresh from the over and b) chicken piccata served on a real dish.

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    • tiff says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      That’s a great question! There’s a tapas place here I’ve never been to that I might head right to once the doors open. But probably the ‘real’ Mexican place for a cold one and some rice and beans. I know I can eat that at home, but theirs is better. Of course, that depends on if my taste buds ever start working properly again now that chemo is over!

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    • Jeff says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Great questions, Madz! It has my full endorsement.

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    • Malcolm says

      March 30, 2020 at 11:46 pm

      I would head to Firehouse Subs. My first try at their meatball sub caused a food orgasm from my taste buds to to top of my pinhead brain, so intense I cried afterward.

      Great idea.

      And thank you Jeff for the no politics mandate.

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      • A Different Jeff says

        March 31, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        “I would head to Firehouse Subs. My first try at their meatball sub caused a food orgasm from my taste buds to to top of my pinhead brain, so intense I cried afterward.”

        Don’t feel so bad. Many of our early gustatory encounters culminate too soon in premature salivation. The only reason for sadness on your part is if the object of your affections also weeps afterwards.

        Practice is key here, so if this hot little Italian number is still taking your calls, have another go at ‘er! Take your time, keep a firm grip, be sure to apply extra marinara sauce if needed, and for heaven’s sake, wash your hands!

        Happy noshing!

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    • Alex says

      March 31, 2020 at 8:16 am

      Theres a new burger joint that opened in town a few weeks before this all hit that I’d like to give a try. Supposedly its pretty good, but my golden yardstick is a hole in the wall place back in the 80’s here that went by the name Garfields (and surprisingly used Garfield the cat in the logo, I can’t help but think copywright lawyers is what killed it) and it had the best burger I ever sunk my teeth into. I have yet to find a place as good. Heres hoping the new guys in town can fill in what I’ve been missing for so many years.

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  3. Joe T says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    OK, just one last one. Prothonotaries can kiss my ass! There.

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    • Steve in WV says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      The wife wants to go to Cheesecake Factory for her Birthday. I know there are plenty of superior options, but our nearest Cheesecake is Lexington, Ky, so it’s a rare treat for us.

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      • madz1962 says

        March 30, 2020 at 1:50 pm

        On a daily basis I see that Cracker Barrel commercial that gets my mouth watering. ours is just a little too far away to take out.Who wants to eat cold, soggy chicken? SO that may be another choice.

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    • The Qweezy Mark says

      March 30, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Long ago, I dated the Prothonotary of Wyoming County. Ask me how that went.

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  4. tiff says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Are you kidding? Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh. Folks need to take that hot mess someplace else – the WVSR is a place to CHILL.

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    • Seanette says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      Some do not seem capable of chill, sadly.

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      • chill says

        March 30, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        I like to think that I’m capable.

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  5. Vincent says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks for the PSA. I’m sorry that a few make it worse for the many. Have a nice day.

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  6. Ed says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Good God, what a wonderful post! Thanks Jeff!!

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    • Wisey in Ttown says

      March 31, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      I give it two thumbs up followed by a slow clap! Thank you Jeff! This is the chill zone!

      Reply
  7. I'm_Not_Bob says

    March 30, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Best. Post. Ever.

    Reply
  8. Lori says

    March 30, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    First restaurant I’m going to is a new brew pub that opened here just 3 days before everything had to shut down. It’s called Jackass Brewery and looks awesome! They are trying to limp along doing drive by take out and I may try that one of these days.

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    • The Qweezy Mark says

      March 30, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      That stinks for them. My go to place right up the street from me in Scottsdale just had a grand re-opening in early January and I got take-out there last night. Chatted for a bit and needless to say, the owners are not amused.

      Reply
  9. Not Oprah says

    March 30, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    Original Joe’s in BC. I recently bought a vehicle and they made a blunder by double booking another test drive during my time. I waited an hour before getting my turn. It was a good value for the year and mileage. (2010 Nissan Rogue and I love it).They were extremely apologetic and when the deal went through, they gave me a full tank of gas and a $100 gift card to OJ’s.

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  10. Luke says

    March 30, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Wait, no criticism of Calvin Coolidge, despite his inept response to the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and his opposition to the McNary-Haugen farm subsidies bill?!? What the hell else is there to talk about?

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  11. Limey says

    March 30, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    The Continental in Philly (or AC) – I can sit in there quaffing cocktails and eating small plates until I’m rolled out of the door. Sounds good right now.

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    • Malcolm says

      March 30, 2020 at 11:48 pm

      The Continental is the first place I encountered the “Buzz Aldrin” – vodka and Tang. Paid about eight bucks for it but it was worth every penny.

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      • Limey says

        March 31, 2020 at 9:14 am

        I am told those used to be $5 during the 3-hour Happy “Hour”, but I have no personal memories of those evenings.

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  12. Farmer’s Daughter says

    March 30, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    Thanks, Jeff. So glad you did that.

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  13. chill says

    March 30, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    Westover Beer Garden. If they survive. Many (most?) of my friends are regulars there.

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  14. Knight Garrard says

    March 30, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Thanks Jeff. I can always count on a good laugh here. Don’t need any ancillary BS. Definitely Lola’s for chori tacos.

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  15. Dave says

    March 30, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    My local hang out for a great burger and some beers Miss Vicki’s on the River. We are all in this together!

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  16. John Locke says

    March 30, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    Probably hit the Chuy’s just up the street for some kick-ass Tex-Mex.

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    • madz1962 says

      March 31, 2020 at 11:28 am

      God I’m craving Tex Mex.

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  17. Sebastian Valmont says

    March 30, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    Thanks for addressing this, Jeff. I get enough political nonsense from coworkers and family, and I don’t want to deal with it more on my favorite entertainment websites. Well said.

    I’m going to Astoria, Oregon for a weekend getaway when this is all said and done; going to my favorite restaurant and brewery, Buoy, and Fort George for brunch the next day. Gives me something to look forward to!

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  18. Ian in Scotland says

    March 31, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Does this include conversation pertaining to Scottish Independence? Guess so!
    I was meant to be having a ‘spa day’ and overnight stay at Creiff Hydro, with my ‘oh so distant’ girlfriend. That will be happening as soon as its allowed! Take care over there guys! ‘Don’t get it, don’t pass it on!’

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  19. Jason says

    March 31, 2020 at 11:48 am

    I’m here less than I used to be because of the pseudo-intellectual political bullshit. There’s a local burger joint that I can’t wait to go to when the hand wringing is over. They have the best cheeseburgers and onion rings in all the kingdom and they have an amputee babe working there. Her left arm is gone except for a nub and I think I’m ready to take the plunge and ask her if she’d like to go have a few drinks, shoot some pool.

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    • Ed says

      April 3, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      She hangs out with T. Farty McAppleass, but who knows, you may have a shot.

      Reply
  20. Wisey in T-town says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:02 pm

    I am going to the “Local Bison” in Tulsa Oklahoma. I need an order of FRY HARD, kick ass loaded fries!

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  21. Wisey In T-Town says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Jeff, maybe a good topic for the podcast or here for that matter would be to elaborate on the couple of times you have had to ban IP addresses of DBags. That would be interesting.

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    • Clueless says

      April 1, 2020 at 8:34 am

      An excellent illustration of how offensive a comment can be. Point taken; lesson learned. I thank you, and vow to comply in future. I also apologize if I stepped on any toes as that was never my intent.

      May all Surf Reporters weather this pandemic and enjoy future meals at favorite establishments in the company of friends and loved ones. Godspeed, y’all.

      Reply

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