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Jan 29Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Hi Dan! I love Rick’s newsletter but especially when I get a shout out!

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Rick, we agree on most things but we agree to disagree on your show recommendations. My wife and I both enjoyed Poker Face but we both thought The Diplomat was too far-fetched. I don’t think we finished Season One.

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Thanking your amazing sister for the Netflix recommendation! Pass it on.

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

I laugh at the Stanley mania. Twenty years ago I worked in a paper mill and a lot of the guys had Stanley lunchboxes and thermoses ( I don't think quenchers existed then) They werent buying them for status, they were buying them because they lasted.

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Jan 31Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Don't know if you watch SNL but they did a skit lampooning the whole thing with Stanley Quenchers "Big Dumb Cup"

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Saw it the very next day!

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

I picked up the NIIMBOT label printer. Works great! Nice little printer and blazing fast. Amazing price.

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Jan 29Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Have to disagree on Poker Face,my wife and I loved it, but we were both fans of Colombo as well.

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Maybe "meh" was too harsh... my wife really liked it as well, but I struggle with Natasha Lyonne's voice and general demeanor. She's... not my favorite. :)

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Jan 29Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

We thought Fisk was absolutely hilarious! Enjoyed Diplomat ... ish. Hokey is an understatement, but it held our interest.

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Rick, I love the way you think. You have not only saved me a ton of money over the years, but have given great advice on books , tv and movies. Thank you!

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Bruh! If you have kids or grandkids as I do you know if it ain't Stanley it ain't bussin. Your too late, but I will send your firm words in a share of your blog to the kids and have them promise not to buy another Stanley Cup.

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Jan 28·edited Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

I get it- Stanley is too much $$- But I have to say the quality....the fit of the straw, the ability to stay cold or hot for hours, dishwasher safe, one lid for all temp drinks and the feel of the handle is better than the dupes, so to each his (or her!) own. If you end up buying multiple cups to satisfy your needs, than you may end up spending, the same amount. I would rather buy quality I love once than meh multiple times. Maybe I am just justifying it for myself, but I love it! :)

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Fair points! :)

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Jan 28Liked by Rick 'The Cheapskate' Broida

Loved the Diplomat! Can’t wait for Season 2.

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I think that's part of her appeal. She's not visually and audibly like every other generic actress out there.

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Agreed, and I liked her in Orange is the New Black, but in Poker Face she just grates on me.

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