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Subject: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 12/27/20 at 8:23 am

Is it still too early? Now 2022 is only 12 months and a few days away. There has been some talk including on here that that's when things will get back to normal, at least somewhat like the pre-Corona days. The delayed 2021 movie releases such as The Batman and Jurassic World 3 will do well in the box office, but many will still opt for streaming. I also predict that the economy might dip into another recession and there will be some backlash against Biden, and the Trump supporters are going to be like "I told you so!"

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 12/27/20 at 1:14 pm

It's become hard to predict things ever since the events of 2020 threw us off. Even 2021 to me remains a mystery, let alone 2022. Normally I would put a list of predictions even for 2025 or 2030 but because there is so much uncertainty in the air and we are living in very strange times I can't really predict anything because who knows what is in store for us this decade. Maybe something even worse than the virus will come. It feels like we're on the brink of something. Some big event will happen or civil war or world war may come, I just don't know for sure, I'll have to see how 2021 plays out first.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 12/27/20 at 1:45 pm

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-economy-two-years.html
This is someone's predictions for 2022, see if you agree with them.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/30/20 at 8:18 pm

It just occurs to me that once we are pretty much fully OUT of the pandemic there will be multitudes  of movies and TV shows looking back that take place DURING the pandemic. People wearing masks (presuming we STOP wearing masks at some point), social distancing, etc. I'm not talking documentaries, I'm talking scripted shows with actors and plots which will have all the trappings of 2020. Shows that take place "during the pandemic". In a short four or five years there will be kids who are too young right now who will watch these new shows and say "so that's what it was like", just like people do with September 11, which I can remember like it was this morning though there are people on this very site who were not even born yet. If that's not an indication that we are in  a specific era with a definitive culture I don't know what is.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: tinGivi3 on 05/21/21 at 4:48 am

Let us not predict 2022, please. The last time some people tried to predict 2020, they said it will be the best year but it was horrible.  I also have something to search here for my paper works. My friend recommended this to me. He told me he saw interesting facts here. Anyways, I am looking forward to seeing an informative post here.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 05/21/21 at 5:37 am

I'm thinking, at least for planning purposes for my personal life, that 2022 will be what 2020 should have been. We might take the road trip we were planning last year and had to cancel.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/21/21 at 6:01 am

Al planing and all predictions of any form have been put on hold for me.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 05/21/21 at 8:09 am

I hope for 2022 that I can get back on my feet again.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: NightmareFarm on 05/22/21 at 2:59 am

The apocalypse

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/21 at 4:38 am


The apocalypse

Taking it forward
and try to survive,
And let's all wait for
The four housemen to arrive.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 05/22/21 at 6:50 am


The apocalypse

I don't think that will happen.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: NightmareFarm on 05/22/21 at 7:12 am


I don't think that will happen.


Don't say I didn't warn ya  8)

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/21 at 7:18 am


The apocalypse
Apocalypse now, or later on?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: NightmareFarm on 05/22/21 at 7:25 am


Apocalypse now, or later on?


Later this year. September probably.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 05/22/21 at 11:11 am


Later this year. September probably.

Why?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/21 at 1:01 pm


Later this year. September probably.

Why?
...don't wake me up September ends.  ;D

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 05/22/21 at 1:45 pm

I predict that there will be a celebrity death in 2022.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 05/22/21 at 2:13 pm


Later this year. September probably.

But why September? ???

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 05/22/21 at 2:14 pm


I predict that there will be a celebrity death in 2022.

It will happen this year but who know who it will be this time?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/21 at 1:51 am


I predict that there will be a celebrity death in 2022.
Sadly, celebrities died every year.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 05/23/21 at 6:38 am


Sadly, celebrities died every year.

That's a part of life sad to say.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 05/25/21 at 10:05 pm

I predict Joe Biden will step down as president in 2022 due to illness.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 05/26/21 at 6:28 am


I predict Joe Biden will step down as president in 2022 due to illness.

So who will take his place?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Don Carlos on 05/26/21 at 9:31 am


So who will take his place?


VP Harris of course

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/26/21 at 9:44 am


VP Harris of course
Vice President, as with a Johnson replacing Lincoln, and another Johnson with Kennedy?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Don Carlos on 05/30/21 at 9:20 am


Vice President, as with a Johnson replacing Lincoln, and another Johnson with Kennedy?


Yup

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 06/02/21 at 1:04 am

In 2022, even though the after effects of the pandemic will clearly be felt (the after effects will be felt the entire decade), the pandemic itself will be done. By summer 2022, the WHO will declare the world is not in a pandemic / state of emergency anymore. That is my prediction.

Another prediction, supersonic aircrafts will make a comeback in 2022.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 06/02/21 at 7:39 am


In 2022, even though the after effects of the pandemic will clearly be felt (the after effects will be felt the entire decade), the pandemic itself will be done. By summer 2022, the WHO will declare the world is not in a pandemic / state of emergency anymore. That is my prediction.

Another prediction, supersonic aircrafts will make a comeback in 2022.

What will the mayors have to say about the end of the pandemic?  ???

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 06/02/21 at 2:35 pm


What will the mayors have to say about the end of the pandemic?  ???

I presume they'll be relieved.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 06/03/21 at 7:31 am


I presume they'll be relieved.

And after we don't have to see Dr.Fauci on TV after that ever again.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/03/21 at 7:34 am


And after we don't have to see Dr.Fauci on TV after that ever again.
What did Dr. Fauci predict?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 06/03/21 at 7:57 am


What did Dr. Fauci predict?

I thought he predicted that we wouldn't need masks anymore in 2022.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/03/21 at 8:03 am


I thought he predicted that we wouldn't need masks anymore in 2022.
You thought, but he never did?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 06/03/21 at 1:36 pm


You thought, but he never did?

Maybe that's what I thought I heard, could be that someone else might have said it.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/09/21 at 12:31 am

I can see foresee the chief executive officer of Amazon Jeff Bezos will come into ridicule with his space launch in July 2021.

See here

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 08/04/21 at 3:49 pm

Seeing that 2022 is less than 5 months away now and with all these variants I don't think it's going to be much different/better. In fact, I can see there will be memes about 2022 being pronounced "2020 too".

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 08/05/21 at 7:25 am


Seeing that 2022 is less than 5 months away now and with all these variants I don't think it's going to be much different/better. In fact, I can see there will be memes about 2022 being pronounced "2020 too".

How will life with masks be in 2022?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 08/05/21 at 8:02 am


How will life with masks be in 2022?


Probably the same.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 08/05/21 at 1:36 pm


Probably the same.

I have a feeling it will be the same as 2021, once a virus goes away they say we can ditch the masks but then when another one arrives we'll need to keep the masks on.

Subject: 2022 predictions

Written By: Dude111 on 08/05/21 at 1:44 pm

Just more of the same crap.......... Same as 2020 and now :(

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 08/05/21 at 2:52 pm

Chinese Elvis will finally take the world by storm.

Of course, I've been saying that for years now.  ;D

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 08/05/21 at 5:06 pm

I have a feeling 2022 will be more of the same. We already had the big change of 2020 so we can't assume we're in for another shift so quickly. The next shift will probably be in 2024. But until then we'll see some gradual changes and some "cleanup" from the pandemic.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 08/05/21 at 6:49 pm


I have a feeling 2022 will be more of the same. We already had the big change of 2020 so we can't assume we're in for another shift so quickly. The next shift will probably be in 2024. But until then we'll see some gradual changes and some "cleanup" from the pandemic.


I was hoping 2021 would shift for better. It seemed like it was during the first half and things were going back to normal, granted not the same as pre-pandemic. But with the Delta it turned out to be more of the same if not worse than 2020.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 08/06/21 at 4:28 am


I was hoping 2021 would shift for better. It seemed like it was during the first half and things were going back to normal, granted not the same as pre-pandemic. But with the Delta it turned out to be more of the same if not worse than 2020.

Then they said we could remove the masks finally till a few months later till we have to put them on again.  ::)

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: LyricBoy on 08/06/21 at 5:25 am


Then they said we could remove the masks finally till a few months later till we have to put them on again.  ::)


https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/mask-with-it-casket-it-doctor-plague-steven-zimmer.jpg

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: karen on 08/06/21 at 6:08 am


Chinese Elvis will finally take the world by storm.

Of course, I've been saying that for years now.  ;D


Maybe we can spot him here at the UK’s premier Elvis Festival

https://elvies.co.uk/

This happens in a town near my mother in law

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: karen on 08/06/21 at 6:11 am


It just occurs to me that once we are pretty much fully OUT of the pandemic there will be multitudes  of movies and TV shows looking back that take place DURING the pandemic. People wearing masks (presuming we STOP wearing masks at some point), social distancing, etc. I'm not talking documentaries, I'm talking scripted shows with actors and plots which will have all the trappings of 2020. Shows that take place "during the pandemic". In a short four or five years there will be kids who are too young right now who will watch these new shows and say "so that's what it was like", just like people do with September 11, which I can remember like it was this morning though there are people on this very site who were not even born yet. If that's not an indication that we are in  a specific era with a definitive culture I don't know what is.


I don’t watch soaps and such that are likely to show this sort of thing. Quiz shows have adapted their sets so people can sit further apart. That will be an easy way to spot whether something is a repeat or not.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 08/10/21 at 1:30 pm

I think 2022 might be the same as 2021, I wonder what will happen on The 2nd anniversary of the Corona virus?  ???

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 12/31/21 at 3:37 pm

Now that tomorrow is 2022, we have a better idea what the year might be like.

- COVID/Omicron wave will continue at least for the first few months, then the pandemic will either end completely or the virus will be reduced to a point where it's no longer life threatening like the flu virus
- The mid-term elections will be a red wave due to dissatisfaction with the Biden administration
- In pop-culture it will be a great year for movies as many titles that have been delayed from 2020 and 2021 will finally be released, such as The Batman and the Top Gun sequel. But for music it will be a bland year as most of the good albums dropped in 2020 and early 2021.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/31/21 at 4:42 pm


Now that tomorrow is 2022, we have a better idea what the year might be like.

- COVID/Omicron wave will continue at least for the first few months, then the pandemic will either end completely or the virus will be reduced to a point where it's no longer life threatening like the flu virus.



People seem to think that when the virus ends it will just stop cold. It doesn't really work that way. But the Omicron variant is a good sign of the virus waning, despite the fact the media is trying to make everybody hysterical and terrified of it. I predict there will be another variant even weaker than Omicron, and that the virus will show signs of petering out by the end of 2022. Although, as usual, there will be lingering remnants (and after effects) into 2023.



In pop-culture it will be a great year for movies as many titles that have been delayed from 2020 and 2021 will finally be released, such as The Batman and the Top Gun sequel.


The very fact that a sequel to the jingoistic, rah-rah, Reagan-era "Top Gun" could exist in woke 2022 is an utter oxymoron.
A 2022, politically correct, woke, neutered "Top Gun" is going to be a sight to behold. A very unsuccessful sight to behold.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 12/31/21 at 4:50 pm

The very fact that a sequel to the jingoistic, rah-rah, Reagan-era "Top Gun" could exist in woke 2022 is an utter oxymoron. A 2022, politically correct, woke, neutered "Top Gun" is going to be a sight to behold. A very unsuccessful sight to behold.


It was originally supposed to be released in 2018 during the Trump era, back when people still thought of him as the "new Reagan", but it kept getting delayed for various reasons.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: LyricBoy on 12/31/21 at 4:54 pm

Somebody will suggest rebooting The Golden Girls with an all-new cast.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/31/21 at 4:55 pm


It was originally supposed to be released in 2018 during the Trump era, back when people still thought of him as the "new Reagan", but it kept getting delayed for various reasons.


But it wasn't released then. If it's "rah rah jingoistic" like the original it will be a failure in today's woke climate. If it is woke and neutered like comedy and all things today, it will be a failure. There you go. The entire idea of remaking or sequel-ing "Top Gun" in the 21st Century is an epic fail.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Emman on 12/31/21 at 5:49 pm


The very fact that a sequel to the jingoistic, rah-rah, Reagan-era "Top Gun" could exist in woke 2022 is an utter oxymoron.
A 2022, politically correct, woke, neutered "Top Gun" is going to be a sight to behold. A very unsuccessful sight to behold.


What's called the left today, the woke left is surprisingly friendly towards institutions like the CIA and military, look at "Breadtube" figures like self-proclaimed socialist Vaush talk about wanting regime change in countries like Russia and China. CNN/msnbc is fake liberal but they have all these ex US intelligence figures on their shows all the time now.

Woke leftists turn a blind eye towards US foreign war atrocities and hypocritical sanctions(and wall street) in a way that would be unthinkable to a '60s era Vietnam war protester. They don't care about that stuff, they just want a diverse corporatocracy. The only recent exception was the protests against the Israel bombing campaign.

So a modern Top Gun could be very woke, positioning US "democracy" against the Russians or some crap while having a cis black female, white transwoman, ect. being the protagonists.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/31/21 at 6:06 pm


What's called the left today, the woke left is surprisingly friendly towards institutions like the CIA and military, look at "Breadtube" figures like self-proclaimed socialist Vaush talk about wanting regime change in countries like Russia and China. CNN/msnbc is fake liberal but they have all these ex US intelligence figures on their shows all the time now.

Woke leftists turn a blind eye towards US foreign war atrocities and hypocritical sanctions(and wall street) in a way that would be unthinkable to a '60s era Vietnam war protester. They don't care about that stuff, they just want a diverse corporatocracy. The only recent exception was the protests against the Israel bombing campaign.

So a modern Top Gun could be very woke, positioning US "democracy" against the Russians or some crap while having a cis black female, white transwoman, ect. being the protagonists.


You DO have a valid point there. I still think  the idea of "Top Gun" of any sort in the 21st century is idiotic, but in the bigger picture your points are valid. The fact that the so-called "left" today is NOT anti-war, anti-military, etc would be anathema to authentic 1960s liberals and leftists. It's just one of the things that I noticed has completely reversed in recent years. I have friends in my Boomer peer group who still consider themselves liberals in the old 60s RFK kind of way, as indeed I do myself.  But, unlike me, they do not realize that they would NEVER be considered "liberals" by today's woke leftists and would likely even be considered right wing, or at least anti-woke.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 01/01/22 at 1:07 am

2022 will probably be a bad year. But for my personal life I'm optimistic. We'll see. What the future holds, no one knows. We'll see what will happen.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/01/22 at 3:53 am


Now that tomorrow is 2022, we have a better idea what the year might be like.

- COVID/Omicron wave will continue at least for the first few months, then the pandemic will either end completely or the virus will be reduced to a point where it's no longer life threatening like the flu virus
- The mid-term elections will be a red wave due to dissatisfaction with the Biden administration
- In pop-culture it will be a great year for movies as many titles that have been delayed from 2020 and 2021 will finally be released, such as The Batman and the Top Gun sequel. But for music it will be a bland year as most of the good albums dropped in 2020 and early 2021.

I agree with you about The virus situation.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/01/22 at 3:55 am


Somebody will suggest rebooting The Golden Girls with an all-new cast.

I don't think that will happen.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/01/22 at 3:56 am


2022 will probably be a bad year. But for my personal life I'm optimistic. We'll see. What the future holds, no one knows. We'll see what will happen.

I feel that 2022 will be a somewhat optimistic year.

Subject: 2022 predictions

Written By: Dude111 on 01/01/22 at 4:52 pm

Somebody will suggest rebooting The Golden Girls with an all-new cast.

Ah man!!

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/01/22 at 6:29 pm

Philip will probably not get up to one million posts. (Maybe in ’23?)

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/02/22 at 4:02 am

I feel we might get a new variant and this virus will continue for a bit longer so the masks will stay on.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/02/22 at 11:01 am


I feel we might get a new variant and this virus will continue for a bit longer so the masks will stay on.

Yes, the masks will continue to stay on; we can be sure of that.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/03/22 at 3:49 am

Donald Trump will go to jail.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/03/22 at 3:52 am


Donald Trump will go to jail.
On many offences?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/03/22 at 4:15 am


On many offences?

He will not resist.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/03/22 at 11:37 am

There will be regular three month booster jabs for the protection against COVID-19, especially for the vulnerable.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: whistledog on 01/03/22 at 12:46 pm


Philip will probably not get up to one million posts. (Maybe in ’23?)


I'm currently 10th in the Top 10 posters.  I predict that someone will surpass me this year.  I don't even know who is currently 11th lol

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/03/22 at 12:49 pm


I'm currently 10th in the Top 10 posters.  I predict that someone will surpass me this year.  I don't even know who is currently 11th lol
You can check here:

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?action=mlist;sort=posts;start=0;desc

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: whistledog on 01/03/22 at 1:19 pm


You can check here:

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?action=mlist;sort=posts;start=0;desc


Oh crap.  Looks like I will still be in the Top 10 until next year at least lol

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/03/22 at 1:56 pm


Oh crap.  Looks like I will still be in the Top 10 until next year at least lol


You don't like being in the top 10?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: whistledog on 01/03/22 at 1:58 pm


You don't like being in the top 10?


I've just been in it for so long, and am not the massive postaholic I used to be.  I'm surprised I'm still in it

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/03/22 at 2:56 pm


I've just been in it for so long, and am not the massive postaholic I used to be.  I'm surprised I'm still in it



Quality not quantity.  ;)


Cat

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: ChrisBodilyTM on 01/03/22 at 4:00 pm

I'm ranked 144th. But I do a lot more lurking than posting nowadays.

Here are some predictions:
Norman Lear may or may not make it to 100.
The Queen will die. Charles might decide he's too old to be King and pass the baton to William.
Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)
Vinyl will once again outsell CD's.
CD's will have an uptick in popularity.
Capitol Hill will increase security by Thursday as the anniversary approaches.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/03/22 at 4:09 pm


I'm ranked 144th. But I do a lot more lurking than posting nowadays.

Here are some predictions:
Norman Lear may or may not make it to 100.
The Queen will die. Charles might decide he's too old to be King and pass the baton to William.
Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)
Vinyl will once again outsell CD's.
CD's will have an uptick in popularity.
Capitol Hill will increase security by Thursday as the anniversary approaches.
Albums by Adele, Abba and Ed Sheeran helped vinyl sales in the UK top five million for the first time since 1991.

Almost a quarter of the albums bought this year (23%) were on vinyl, with Abba's Voyage the biggest-seller.

It marks the format's 14th consecutive year of growth, with sales up by 8% on 2020.

Sales of CDs continued to fall. Just 14 million discs were bought - the lowest figure since 1988, six years after the format was introduced in the UK.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59808695

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/03/22 at 7:44 pm


Donald Trump will go to jail.

On many offences?

Let's hope so.



He will not resist.

Yes, he fights too hard, unfortunately.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/04/22 at 3:10 pm


You don't like being in the top 10?

I'm in the Top 5.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/04/22 at 3:12 pm


I'm ranked 144th. But I do a lot more lurking than posting nowadays.

Here are some predictions:
Norman Lear may or may not make it to 100.
The Queen will die. Charles might decide he's too old to be King and pass the baton to William.
Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)
Vinyl will once again outsell CD's.
CD's will have an uptick in popularity.
Capitol Hill will increase security by Thursday as the anniversary approaches.

I want to also add Bob Barker, Dick Van Dyke and a few others that are in their 90's.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/04/22 at 3:13 pm


Let's hope so.

Yes, he fights too hard, unfortunately.

And he needs a haircut.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/05/22 at 12:15 am


I'm ranked 144th. But I do a lot more lurking than posting nowadays.

Here are some predictions:
Norman Lear may or may not make it to 100.
The Queen will die. Charles might decide he's too old to be King and pass the baton to William.
Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)
Vinyl will once again outsell CD's.
CD's will have an uptick in popularity.
Capitol Hill will increase security by Thursday as the anniversary approaches.


Let's hope...

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: whistledog on 01/05/22 at 1:44 am

If Trump hasn't gone to prison by now, he probably won't ever.  The justice system at it's finest :(

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/05/22 at 3:23 am


If Trump hasn't gone to prison by now, he probably won't ever.  The justice system at it's finest :(

But who will back him up?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/05/22 at 3:26 am


But who will back him up?
His previous apprentices?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: LyricBoy on 01/05/22 at 4:31 am


I'm ranked 144th. But I do a lot more lurking than posting nowadays.

Here are some predictions:
Norman Lear may or may not make it to 100.
The Queen will die. Charles might decide he's too old to be King and pass the baton to William.
Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)
Vinyl will once again outsell CD's.
CD's will have an uptick in popularity.
Capitol Hill will increase security by Thursday as the anniversary approaches.


I’m hoping that 8-track tapes will make a comeback.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 01/05/22 at 1:39 pm

There will be another variant after Omicron but it won't be significant. I think the pandemic will end this year. But something bigger and even worse than the pandemic will come this year. I think we're on the verge of something big. Just not sure what it is yet.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/05/22 at 1:42 pm


There will be another variant after Omicron but it won't be significant. I think the pandemic will end this year. But something bigger and even worse than the pandemic will come this year. I think we're on the verge of something big. Just not sure what it is yet.
There is a new variant discovered in France, just weeks after Omicron.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 01/05/22 at 1:42 pm


There is a new variant discovered in France, just weeks after Omicron.

Yeah there may be a few, but they won't be a big deal.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 01/05/22 at 2:25 pm


Yeah there may be a few, but they won't be a big deal.


Like all the ones between Delta and Omicron, we haven't heard of most of them except maybe the Gamma and Lambda variants.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/05/22 at 3:55 pm


I’m hoping that 8-track tapes will make a comeback.

Wow, I haven't heard 8 Tracks in such a long time.  :o

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/05/22 at 3:56 pm


There will be another variant after Omicron but it won't be significant. I think the pandemic will end this year. But something bigger and even worse than the pandemic will come this year. I think we're on the verge of something big. Just not sure what it is yet.


Will we be able to remove the masks?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Slim95 on 01/05/22 at 4:38 pm


Will we be able to remove the masks?

I hope

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: whistledog on 01/06/22 at 12:36 am


I’m hoping that 8-track tapes will make a comeback.


Keep hoping lol

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/06/22 at 3:58 am


I hope

The only person that can say that is either Fauci or Hochul.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: karen on 01/06/22 at 6:04 am


Oh crap.  Looks like I will still be in the Top 10 until next year at least lol


Looking at that list I think I am next in line. I sometimes wonder about those members who were such prolific posters and then just stopped.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/06/22 at 10:53 pm


Looking at that list I think I am next in line. I sometimes wonder about those members who were such prolific posters and then just stopped.

As do I! Including one of them who hasn't posted in 15+ years.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/06/22 at 10:57 pm

If Dodgers make the postseason, they probably won't get to the World Series.

First, hopefully this "lockout" which began last month will get over with.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/07/22 at 3:49 am


As do I! Including one of them who hasn't posted in 15+ years.

They probably have other commitments.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/07/22 at 9:55 am


They probably have other commitments.


Maybe they're hot waxing their heads!

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/07/22 at 2:56 pm

Another mass shooting in one of the 48 states.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/07/22 at 3:13 pm


Another mass shooting in one of the 48 states.


So two states won't have a shooting for sure? Which ones?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 01/07/22 at 3:15 pm


So two states won't have a shooting for sure? Which ones?

I really don't know can't say which ones.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/07/22 at 4:37 pm


I really don't know can't say which ones.


Let me rephrase that. There are 50 states.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 01/07/22 at 8:13 pm


They probably have other commitments.

Perhaps so; maybe this site kinda dropped off their radar.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 01/31/22 at 3:53 pm

I predict the Rams will beat the Bengals in the Superbowl, simply because it's in L.A. It will be close. I was hoping for it to be the 49ers vs. Bengals like back in '89. But more than the game I'm looking forward to the HT show, as it has performances from locals including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar (plus Eminem and MJB). I also look forward to the commercials as well.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 02/01/22 at 3:25 am

I predict that Donald Trump will eventually head off to jail.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: nally on 02/01/22 at 11:27 pm


I'm currently 10th in the Top 10 posters. 

Now you're in the Top 9!

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 02/19/22 at 9:37 am

These are worst case scenario predictions but could make 2022 a baaaad year:

- The Russia invasion of Ukraine escalates to WWIII. The invasion alone is expected to have devastating consequences, including on US soil such as inflation and more supply shortages
- The housing bubble could burst and create an economic disaster even worse than the Late 2000's
- A new COVID variant that's more deadly AND more transmissible than Omicron


I predict the Rams will beat the Bengals in the Superbowl, simply because it's in L.A. It will be close. I was hoping for it to be the 49ers vs. Bengals like back in '89. But more than the game I'm looking forward to the HT show, as it has performances from locals including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar (plus Eminem and MJB). I also look forward to the commercials as well.


Looks like I called that right, including the close part. What I didn't see were surprise appearances by 50 Cent and Eminem. The commercials were disappointing as well, too many crypto/investment ones. I liked the one with Zendaya (Squarespace), Lindsay Lohan (Planet Fitness), the Lays one with Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd, the GM one with Dr. Evil, and a few others.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/22/22 at 2:06 pm


Trump will head off to jail and he will not resist.



I predict that Donald Trump will eventually head off to jail.


This is the second time you have posted this in this thread, sort of out of the blue. What are you basing it on? Is it something you wish would happen, or something you think is a factual possibility?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/22/22 at 2:49 pm


I predict that Donald Trump will eventually head off to jail.


Trump will head off to jail and he will not resist.


This is the second time you have posted this in this thread, sort of out of the blue. What are you basing it on? Is it something you wish would happen, or something you think is a factual possibility?
Please add:


Donald Trump will go to jail.


I predict for 2022 Howard will post another reply on similar lines?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 02/23/22 at 3:20 am


This is the second time you have posted this in this thread, sort of out of the blue. What are you basing it on? Is it something you wish would happen, or something you think is a factual possibility?

Sorry for posting it a million times I forget sometimes what I have posted, I just think this is what might happen if he's guilty.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/23/22 at 8:47 am


Sorry for posting it a million times I forget sometimes what I have posted, I just think this is what might happen if he's guilty.


Guilty of what? He isn't on trial for anything.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/23/22 at 8:52 am


Guilty of what? He isn't on trial for anything.
Is there any evidence to hand?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/23/22 at 9:09 am


Is there any evidence to hand?


Howard seems to think so.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 02/23/22 at 3:13 pm


Guilty of what? He isn't on trial for anything.


Guilty of flushing papers/documents down the toilet.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 02/23/22 at 3:15 pm


Howard seems to think so.

I watch some political TV sometimes but I don't get all of what that person said so it's hard for me to repeat back.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/23/22 at 3:47 pm


Guilty of flushing papers/documents down the toilet.


He's not on trial for that and would hardly go to jail for it.  ::)  ;D

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/23/22 at 3:49 pm


Guilty of flushing papers/documents down the toilet.

He's not on trial for that and would hardly go to jail for it.  ::)  ;D
Unless he cause an unnecessary blockage that cause expensive repair work done?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/23/22 at 4:03 pm


Unless he cause an unnecessary blockage that cause expensive repair work done?


Correct! You know how hard it is to get a plumber these days?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 02/24/22 at 3:22 am


He's not on trial for that and would hardly go to jail for it.  ::)  ;D

I only hear from what I hear on television.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/29/22 at 8:49 am

Will Smith and Chris Rock will make a superhero film together.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 04/11/22 at 10:04 am

I predict that the US economy will be in a recession and the housing bubble will burst in Q4 of 2022, if not early 2023.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/11/22 at 10:24 am


Will Smith and Chris Rock will make a superhero film together.
May be second thoughts now.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/11/22 at 10:58 am


May be second thoughts now.


Yeah, but your post makes me think. At some point, some way, those two will come together an have some big, nationally televised huggy huggy, tearful reconciliation, with each telling their side of the story. Likely hosted by Oprah, who is the queen of this type of thing. Sadly, this will not be in the spirit of true brotherhood, but rather a crass cash-in for money and publicity, and to get Will Smith back in the "good graces" of people. It will really be crassly commercial and cynical. Not unlike when old arch enemies Timothy Leary and G Gordon Liddy came together to do a lecture tour in the 80s. Though I don't expect anybody under 50 to recognize those names.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 04/11/22 at 2:49 pm


Yeah, but your post makes me think. At some point, some way, those two will come together an have some big, nationally televised huggy huggy, tearful reconciliation, with each telling their side of the story. Likely hosted by Oprah, who is the queen of this type of thing. Sadly, this will not be in the spirit of true brotherhood, but rather a crass cash-in for money and publicity, and to get Will Smith back in the "good graces" of people. It will really be crassly commercial and cynical. Not unlike when old arch enemies Timothy Leary and G Gordon Liddy came together to do a lecture tour in the 80s. Though I don't expect anybody under 50 to recognize those names.


I think this will happen eventually.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/19/22 at 10:21 am


I predict that the US economy will be in a recession and the housing bubble will burst in Q4 of 2022, if not early 2023.
Could be heading that way now?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/19/22 at 10:22 am


Donald Trump will go to jail.
Still waiting on that?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 10/19/22 at 2:12 pm


Still waiting on that?

I hope that happens, maybe they'll shave his head.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 12/07/22 at 2:51 pm

It's also about that time to look back at our predictions and see how we did.


I'm ranked 144th. But I do a lot more lurking than posting nowadays.

Here are some predictions:
Norman Lear may or may not make it to 100.
The Queen will die. Charles might decide he's too old to be King and pass the baton to William.
Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)
Vinyl will once again outsell CD's.
CD's will have an uptick in popularity.
Capitol Hill will increase security by Thursday as the anniversary approaches.


You called that one, only not about Charles.

Here were mine:


Now that tomorrow is 2022, we have a better idea what the year might be like.

- COVID/Omicron wave will continue at least for the first few months, then the pandemic will either end completely or the virus will be reduced to a point where it's no longer life threatening like the flu virus
- The mid-term elections will be a red wave due to dissatisfaction with the Biden administration
- In pop-culture it will be a great year for movies as many titles that have been delayed from 2020 and 2021 will finally be released, such as The Batman and the Top Gun sequel. But for music it will be a bland year as most of the good albums dropped in 2020 and early 2021.


Top Gun: Maverick turned out to be the top grossing movie of the year, unless Avatar 2 beats it, or Wakanda Forever (less likely). Turned out there wasn't much competition either.

Looks like I like many were wrong about the red wave in the midterms.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 12/08/22 at 7:00 am

Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)

I'm still waiting for this to happen.

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: batfan2005 on 12/08/22 at 7:59 am


Trump will go to prison. (He just got subpoenaed today.)

I'm still waiting for this to happen.


Still 24 more days left in the year for your prediction to come true.

Subject: 2022 predictions

Written By: Dude111 on 12/08/22 at 12:03 pm

I wonder if he has enough $$$ to get out of it.....

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 12/08/22 at 2:07 pm


Still 24 more days left in the year for your prediction to come true.

I wonder what kind of jail he'll go to?

Subject: Re: 2022 predictions

Written By: Howard on 12/08/22 at 2:08 pm


I wonder if he has enough $$$ to get out of it.....

I'm pretty sure he has lot of money. ::)

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