Did not see that coming.
Surfers are collectively gasping for air, this morning, trying to understand a re-ordered world. The shock win of Democratic-Socialist upstart Zohran Mamdani over the establishment pick Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral primary is, of course, shaking the ground. Cuomo, despite being a heavy favorite leading up to election day and having the support of universally adored figures like Bill Clinton, Bill Ackman and Michael Bloomberg, got utterly trounced by the 33-year-old Ugandan-American, calling in his resignation just two hours after polls closed. It is being called the biggest upset in New York political history, and Mamdani will face off against current mayor Eric Adams and possibly Cuomo, once again, who is floating running as an independent in the fall.
Stunning but not why surfers are wheezing all bug-eyed en masse.
No, the cause of our bewilderment finds its root in Australia where its Time Out Magazine has just released its highly anticipated “world’s greatest surfing spots” list with Burleigh Heads, Bells Beach, Snapper and Margaret River all appearing in the top five over the traditional betting favorite Pipeline.
The complete list is thus:
- Burleigh Heads, Australia
- Malibu, United States
- Bells Beach, Australia
- Snapper Rocks, Australia
- Margaret River, Australia
- Pipeline, United States
- Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Tamarin Bay, Mauritius
- Black Rocks, Mauritius.
While surfers tried to figure out how to approach the day with everything they thought they knew altered, Brazilians were busy writing death threats to send to Australia as no Brazilian waves, not even Saquarema, made an appearance.
At least some things will never change.
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Sounds like heaven .
I think the correct term is Indo-Ugandan-American.
Some countries are turning into a communist hellscape now that these type of folk are being allowed to contest elections. How much money did he even raise from corporate donors?
agreed, those damn humans ruin it for everybody!
#itacoatiara
Why did they leave out Cunt Rock?
Cuomo should run as an independent and beat the unqualified socialist.
Balaram and Skudin approve.
If he runs as an Independent then he’ll get trounced a second time.
Fake news! no mention of Bondi AKA ‘Urbane Surf’ ?
exactly
hmm…so what’s the criteria for the best wave?
All of us have different entertainment level , which means too hard to get a consensus……
– a wave you could surf?
for me it’s Bells/Rincon
– a wave you dream of surfing?
Jaws/Nazare
– or just a rad wave where you want to be entertained by death like rides and wipeouts?
the right in WA
now back to our reality….
Thank you for your theoretical insight & astute reasoning
Ghandi.
Oops I mean, Griffinhaha……logic/philosophy/facts not really maga made???
Only delusion is permitted
But, but no fat welfare hawaiian kine laying around to yell at u bradah.
Crikey!
How could you not want this guy to run the largest city, the financial center of America?
~ he co-founded his school’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
~ He graduated in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Africana studies.
~ Before running for office, Mamdani worked as a foreclosure prevention and housing counselor, assisting lower-income nonwhite home-owners in Queens with eviction notices and efforts to remain in their homes
~ He has composed and produced rap music.
~ In 2017, Mamdani joined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and worked for the campaign of New York City Council candidate Khader El-Yateem, a Palestinian Lutheran minister and democratic socialist
~ Mamdani is a member of the DSA’s eight-member “Socialists in Office” bloc and the Muslim Democratic Club of New York.
~ ….and he’s anti-Semitic.
Oh yeah…..and Pipe sucks.
“rap music” you say? gasp! the horror! i can turn a blind eye to minor infractions like bankrupting multiple businesses, cheating on multiple spouses (one who was pregnant), stiffing workers and contractors on building projects, disparaging veterans while avoiding the draft due to wealth and privilege, discriminating against black tenants as a landlord, being convicted by a jury of sexual assault, getting caught on tape stating that grabbing women’s genitals is ok, spreading misinformation and fabrications about a fair election that didn’t go as hoped, encouraging a mob to commit sedition and attack police officers–and lying about all of it. but composing and recording rap music? that’s where I draw the line.
I don’t mind rap music. It’s just something Mandahni lists under his accomplishments/credentials to be Mayor of New York City.
I didn’t see any mention of those other claims you are making but yeah, if Mandahni did all those things….then that too, although there is no mention of any business ownership, work experience or anything else in is bio that qualifies him to run NYC.
…and if you can turn a blind eye to those “minor infractions”, then you have every right to vote for whomever you wish. You live in New York?
I live in your nightmares, you silly donkey
You live in your moms basement.
but yeah, I always found Jame Gumb to be pretty creepy.
shit sounds like he could get a job in the current administration..
Yep, you’re probably right.
based on his credentials he could probably be a dishwasher in the Staff Interns cafeteria
I think he has better credentials than Heggy ( Fox news reporter) Tulsi/no nukes in Iran…could dream of dishwashing as DT says she should be replaced…ahhhhh??????
we ask the same about how Donny taco runs the largest global economy and military in the world?
– convicted sexual abuse felon
– bankrupted 5 times
-known as a white racist
– his love of money and power knows no bounds
– an autocrat
– the list is sooo long…and the one that runs maga……Maga drinks the pathological lying of DT……
carry on…..and yeah and what the fuck is timeout australia????
I have no idea what “we” are talking about.
carry on
“we” the people of BG , come forth with deliberations/aberrations/recitations/masturbation as we are all relations!
HAHA. Classic
think he talking about them idk second language…
The use of bankruptcy laws is not a weakness.
https://x.com/MarinaMedvin/status/1937885852409250069
it is 5 times!
Trump has over 540 companies linked to him.
So, no, 5 times is not weakness
it’s about the people he ripped off , the 5 times his business’s failed….chapter 11 what a scam!
Our laws are better than yours
Agree with everything except the Pipe comment.
I lived there many years and surfed there most of my life and I can personally tell you, Pipe sucks. White Plains is the best surf spot on Oahu.
backdoor way better!
100%
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If you look at the voting returns, that clown got most of his votes from the whitest, most privileged areas. Not the blacks.
suicide by elitist white guilt
how do bold (curious emoji)(question mark emoji)
https://youtu.be/-FGbRZhzabg?si=yVPxVN7wZRg6DsQb
He’s a solid bloke I’ve heard.
Pretty sure Dez makes those headers.
Rude to paint Derek with that brush.
Best thing about the Australian waves is you can ride a 10 ft log with a pointy nose out there and no one raises a eyebrow.
even Ai wouldn’t get it THAT wrong would it?
iAsk:
1. Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
2. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
3. Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
4. Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia
5. Hossegor, Landes, France
6. Cloudbreak, Tavarua, Fiji
7. Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
8. Mavericks, California, USA
9. Chicama, Peru
10. The Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
chatgpt:
1. Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii
2. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
3. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
4. Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii
5. Hossegor, France
6. Trestles, California, USA
7. Superbank, Gold Coast, Australia
8. Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal
9. Teahupo’o, Tahiti
10. Malibu, California, USA
Grok
1. Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii
2. Supertubes, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
3. Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia
4. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
5. Cloudbreak, Tavarua, Fiji
6. Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia
7. Trestles, California, USA
8. Hossegor, France
9. Mundaka, Basque Country, Spain
10. Skeleton Bay, Namibia
Top 10 waves on the internet.
From 7 on down can be ignored for 50 waves throughout indo and the rest of the South Pacific
Indo puts them all to bed. Whilst CT misfire in Brazil predictably, Nias firing like a volcano. A special place, legendary, and will outgun and be on when others fall like drunken sailors.
I looked at the 2 minutes of the women’s final and it was definitely not firing like a volcano. Saw one ride and switched the channel
In atypical wsl tradition the waves went to invisible mode on finals day.
Malibu locals only, platinum blond required.
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Packing a fair gunt
So the latest Hollywood rumor really is true.
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Jonah’s gonna be the Penguin in yet another Batman remake…
Riding the foam on foam.
Maybe they should have started with learning what a surf “spot” is, much different than an area with surf spots.
In stunning upset Huntington Beach magazine ranks RJ’s, Newland, HB Pier and the Cliffs over Pipeline.
In more stunningly upsetting opening salvo Newport Beach magazine ranks Newport Point, 56th Street, Wedge and RJ’s over Pipeline, Newland, HB Pier and the Cliffs.
Yep. They nailed it. Everybody go there.
Tamarindo!
Tamagringo where you can buy “nachos as big as your ass”. Nice place but overrated.
To me, it even being on the list discredited the entire list.