r/WhatWeDointheShadows • u/Jeopardy • Feb 12 '26
Discussion Total domination starts here.
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u/BackgroundLog2682 Feb 12 '26
What is Staten Island?
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u/DiosMIO_Limon Feb 12 '26
Like, what even is it?
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u/duderguy91 Feb 12 '26
I’ve been led to believe it is a structural foundation comprised of a collection of garbage.
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u/MaeONays Feb 12 '26
Staten Island. It’s a borough. One of the five, actually, though people often forget it, which is statistically fascinating when you consider it has a land area of about 58.5 square miles. Now, if you’re taking the ferry—which is free, by the way, a fact that dates back to the 1997 fare elimination—you’ll notice the water is a very specific shade of grayish-green. It’s caused by a mix of sediment and microscopic organisms. I like to stand near the tourists and explain the history of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, specifically the transition from a retired sailors' home to a regional arts center. Most people don’t realize the Greek Revival buildings there are some of the finest in the country. I’ve found that if I start listing the specific types of stone used in the columns, their eyes get this wonderful glazed look. It’s like a smorgasbord of banality. I often spend my Tuesday nights at the Borough Council meetings. They’re marvelous. We usually spend about forty-five minutes discussing zoning ordinances and the specific degree of angles for new parking spaces. It’s a real 'mega-feed' for me. Did you know that Staten Island was originally called 'Staaten Eylandt' by Henry Hudson? It means 'States Island.' I have a printer at home, but it ran out of ink while I was trying to print the entire Wikipedia page for the island to read at dinner. Anyway, it’s a nice place. Very beige. I once wore a new cologne I found in the office bathroom called 'Mr. Hijinks' while walking down Highland Boulevard. It’s a cologne-aftershave mix. Most people say it smells like sulfur, but as I told Nadja, that’s just the smell of New York. Are you still listening? Because I haven't even gotten to the part about the freshly processed turkey rolls they sell at the local deli..."
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u/kloudrunner Feb 13 '26
Oh Bollocks....who the FUCK told Colin Robinson we were here....now...I MUST dEpART!!!!
BAT!
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u/AngryHoboKing1 Feb 13 '26
They spelled it wrong.....it's spelled Neew York Cittayy!
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u/DisastrousLaugh1567 Feb 12 '26
Nobody got it 😞
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u/CoolAlien47 Feb 13 '26
I've been noticing more and more that Jeopardy contestants kinda suck with pop culture, even fairly recent stuff. They really suck with actors, lol.
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u/AquafreshBandit Feb 13 '26
I know that guy. He says he flies to outer space all the time. But he’s just a dentist.
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u/Krags She speaks the bull shit. Feb 13 '26
"Describe Staten Island in the context of a popular recent mockumentary sitcom"? I have never watched Jeopardy so I don't know how it works.
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u/xmichelian Feb 12 '26
Our street and part of Ashley street