I wish I knew what time it was.
Late Christmas card.
He was a drug addled asshole, but said some things. Hit refresh to get more.
You are he that is called him, or her...
While we are on the topic.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Somtimes, the Lapper is Not a Good Idea
So this cat, hanging out with strippers, has died. I dont care about that...but what I do think is interesting is the fact that the titty bar served him so much booze that he died. Come on buddy, how much disposable income do you have to get this drunk at the strip club? Another tale of the young professional...Too much money, too much spare time.
In the article is another link to this one.
In the article is another link to this one.
who found Cardrico inside the club where he had been for at least an hour.
Chopper has been looking for the parent of the year for a bit now...Maybe a competitor?Friday, December 28, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
It is Too Bad...
...that all I used was booze and grass. What the heck ever happened to working to achieve goals? Granted, it took me a while...a long while, as well as being the Father to 2 boys I will never meet. But come on...study, take notes, practice your flute as much as you can little soldier, and sooner or later, you can be better than those drugged out hippies.
Money Quote: "I knew the literature and wondered what it felt like," she said.
Other notable things in case you have the attention span of a donkey:
That's why Sarah Tuck, a veteran flutist with the San Diego Symphony, takes them to stave off the jitters that musicians refer to as "rubber fingers."
I bet Charlie Parker would bitch slap this nice lady. For the prescription, not the drug use. The drugs haven't been tested extensively in healthy people, but their physiological effects in the brain are well understood.
By the way, emphasis...mine.What patient wouldn't want their surgeon to be completely focused during a life-or-death procedure?
I would rather he/she not be drug addled and strung out whilst performing my bicep enhancement surgery.Who would Win in a Fight?
The tiger, a female named Tatiana, was the same animal that ripped the flesh off a zookeeper's arm just before Christmas 2006.
You would think that if this same Tiger chewed off a piece of a zookeepers arm, it would have been A) put down then, or B) moved to a safer location. Anyway, who would win in a fight, a Tiger or a Grizzly Bear?
Vs.
UPDATE 8:41 PM: I believe TV's Jack Hanna. If I appeared that many times on Letterman, you'd believe me too.
Jack Hanna, former director of the Columbus Zoo and a frequent guest on TV, said such a leap would be an unbelievable feat, and "virtually impossible."
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Good Morning and Welcome to IHOP
Geeks and the Internets...nothing like it in the world.
Watch out for biting monsters.
Have to love Kias.
These cats are nuts.
Nobody told me that this was an accredited University.
Merry Christmas Bitches.
Watch out for biting monsters.
Have to love Kias.
These cats are nuts.
Nobody told me that this was an accredited University.
Merry Christmas Bitches.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Good Riddance...Or Don't Let the Door Hit You
You all know the scene...Bottom of the ninth, runners on second and third...Down by a run...Some low-rent shitty left handed reliever on the mound. Up to the plate steps the bane of my last 4 years. Jenks always had he benefit of the Nasty Ned Man Crush upon him, but that is neither here nor there. Anyway...First pitch, a mistake, Ge-off hits hard, down the right field line, but just foul. Now you know what really happens...the next two pitches are so obviously out of the strike zone...low and inside...like you were teeing up a golf ball. Swing and a miss...the television audience looses it at this point, collectively throwing beer cans at the TV. Swing and a miss...game over...and the boos fill the ball park.
You get the point. I am not a fan. Thanks for the occasional dinger when it wasnt needed, and for the few that were. Dont let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.
You get the point. I am not a fan. Thanks for the occasional dinger when it wasnt needed, and for the few that were. Dont let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Well, I Just Woke Up, and Am in No Shape to Drive
Why being politically correct may be bad.
For those of you who are crafty.
Just like the TV says, "the more you know."
Best Apple invention yet.
This is what happens when you play Wii too much.
Best bumper sticker I have ever seen.
For those of you who are crafty.
Just like the TV says, "the more you know."
Best Apple invention yet.
This is what happens when you play Wii too much.
Best bumper sticker I have ever seen.
Friday, December 14, 2007
The Juice Is Loose
Like most fans, I anxiously awaited the findings of the Mitchell report. Not because I needed to know who was getting needles shoved in their back-sides, but because it is nice to know who is fake. Well, what did it tell us?? Not much that we all did not know already. But the worst...the absolute worst is that the Rocket has been accused. Not that it is hard to believe. Who has their best years as a pitcher when they are 10 years past their prime? Now the best pitcher any one of us has ever seen will be forever tainted. Was Pedro on that list? No. Looks like we have a new bad ass, as nutty as he is. As my friend would say..."too sad for cake."
Thank You Chopper
Man, if you werent my buddy, I would be pissed. But since you are a member, I know I have my ticket locked up. I could never imagine paying this much for a ticket to the greatest show of the year. For fucks sake people wake up.
UPDATE: Turns out that Chopper is taking his 3 daughters to the concert. Screw off man, and happy birthday.
UPDATE: Turns out that Chopper is taking his 3 daughters to the concert. Screw off man, and happy birthday.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
New Museums are Always Good
This one may make me break my pledge to never go to Vegas. Anything having to do with Frank Sinatra's Las Vegas is OK with me.
"If anybody out there finds a memo saying: `To the boys, from Meyer. Re: Bugsy. Kill him,' We'd love to have it," said Michael Green, a College of Southern Nevada history professor who is researching exhibits for the museum. "But we doubt it's there."
"If anybody out there finds a memo saying: `To the boys, from Meyer. Re: Bugsy. Kill him,' We'd love to have it," said Michael Green, a College of Southern Nevada history professor who is researching exhibits for the museum. "But we doubt it's there."
If Only Rumors Were True?
So Eric Gagne signed today, after passing his physical. Solomon Torres has agreed to come to camp instead of retire, but that is not the best part....The thing that got me was:
It was a pretty big omen that Gagne put on uniform No. 38. Reliever Matt Wise wore that number, and the Brewers need to get rid of a player before adding Gagne to the 40-man roster. Look for Wise to be non-tendered. The deadline for offering contracts for 2007 to unsigned players is Wednesday.
as well as...I'm starting to get some vibes on Texas third baseman Hank Blalock.
Though he has been known to be a homer and an idiot, the guy is usually right when it comes to who will be on the opening day roster. Hank Blalock is huge, and was an "uber-prospect" along with and until Mark Texiera became a full time major leaguer. Thats where the "if" comes in. If it is true, that means the Hammer will move to left, a position he could be worse at...He is fast, knows how to get to balls, and has a cannon, albeit an inaccurate one. Those problems dont show as much when you play in the outfield. According to this, Blalock is is signed through '08 with an option for '09. If salary is dumped through a trade...cough...Capuano, Wise, Prospects...cough... that is a great move. This guy also mentions Gwynn, which would leave the outfield firmly in the hands of Corey Hart, Bill Hall, and the Hammer.Sunday, December 9, 2007
Because It Is Late, and This is What Daddy Digs Right Now....
Dont mistake my enjoyment for wanting to go out and kill, but these guys are bad ass. May change tomorrow. It is too bad they are not around these days.
And before you die of boredom....
And before you die of boredom....
Because Its Early and I didnt Go Out...Also Sober Like a Priest
Saturday, December 8, 2007
And the Re Tooling Continues
While dinking around on the internets today, I found this interesting tidbit. If that actually happens, I cant imagine having a better bullpen. Having 5 decent set up pitchers rather than one overpaid closer is a blessing from the baseball gods. By the way, 54 days until pitchers and catchers report.
Friday, December 7, 2007
It Is Not as Happy as it Seems In the Valley
Looks like, as a lark, some students at Penn State U. went to a Halloween party dressed like victims of the V Tech massacre. Now I did some stupid shit in school, like taking bong hits for lunch, going to 15 bars in about 40 minutes, and staying in school for 7 years. But it seems the me generation of todays students thinks that though it is not funny, the humor envelope has to be pushed.
"It's not that it was funny, it's that we are notorious and infamous in the state college, so we have to do things that push the envelope just for shock value,"
That is just disrespectful.
"It's not that it was funny, it's that we are notorious and infamous in the state college, so we have to do things that push the envelope just for shock value,"
That is just disrespectful.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
They May Be Dead...
Although the NBA is dead to some people I know, I have to point out the thing that makes me angry about this article. Apparently, the current coach of the Marquette HS basketball team...I mean Milwaukee Bucks, said this...
“Starting is almost genetic," said Krystkowiak. "I think it’s in guys’ heads. They’ve been talking about it since pee-wee league or whatever that you have to start. That’s always a goal. But I think in this league, you see a lot of guys - you see a (Manu) Ginobili - you see planty of teams that have a real smart sixth man coming off the bench. And that’s what I’m thinking with Charlie (Villanueva) and Bobby (Simmons)."
How many guys who have started consistently in the last 10 years deserve that spot...cough...Tim Duncan... So if it is so overrated, why is it that Bobby Simmons has more points per game, and more rebounds per game than "the cowboy?" Maybe it is because in basketball as much as in baseball, you have to ride out the guy who is playing the best? Accepting the small sample size as well as basketball being a shell of its former self, why do coaches not get that? Now, for those of you nit- pickers, I am not advocating leaving in Turnblow when there are 2 runners on...simply to say that you can tell when a guy is on a streak and when he is off of it.
“Starting is almost genetic," said Krystkowiak. "I think it’s in guys’ heads. They’ve been talking about it since pee-wee league or whatever that you have to start. That’s always a goal. But I think in this league, you see a lot of guys - you see a (Manu) Ginobili - you see planty of teams that have a real smart sixth man coming off the bench. And that’s what I’m thinking with Charlie (Villanueva) and Bobby (Simmons)."
How many guys who have started consistently in the last 10 years deserve that spot...cough...Tim Duncan... So if it is so overrated, why is it that Bobby Simmons has more points per game, and more rebounds per game than "the cowboy?" Maybe it is because in basketball as much as in baseball, you have to ride out the guy who is playing the best? Accepting the small sample size as well as basketball being a shell of its former self, why do coaches not get that? Now, for those of you nit- pickers, I am not advocating leaving in Turnblow when there are 2 runners on...simply to say that you can tell when a guy is on a streak and when he is off of it.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
It Is Now Official
Looks like David Riske will be a Brewer next season. Thats a good thing for those of you not keeping up. As I said before, compared to the top 5 closers in the league last year, he has the same numbers short of the saves. Those are hard to come by in Kansas City. He has a better head than Turnblow, who not all bad, tends to suck at baseball a bit to much for the high pressure situations.
Also, the Brewers are looking at Tadahido Iguchi at the hot corner. Thats not bad either. Though a second baseman, he apparently played third in Japan. Now they just need to lose the field manager, and the offseason would be complete.
Also, the Brewers are looking at Tadahido Iguchi at the hot corner. Thats not bad either. Though a second baseman, he apparently played third in Japan. Now they just need to lose the field manager, and the offseason would be complete.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Bad Ass Since I was in Highschcool....Or Beacause I am on Vacation Bitches..or You Fuckers Need Some good Rock and Roll...or Some Punk Rock for you.
And the motherfuckers who I went to the show with drank too much Jack Daniels...Im talkin to you, yes thats right, because now its melted!!!! An elephant never forgets.
And one would remain close to my soul...if I had one.
For those of you who want to clean everything...
And for those of you interested in Jack Kevorkian
And in case you are angry with the amount of videos....fuck off, here is some of the good shit.
I ripped off this guys bow-tie once, and its not low grade. The assholes at youtube will not let me put it it up.
Still one of the better tunes out there. And he plays minor league ball.
Last but certainly not least, to cap it all off...
Some people get angry, sometimes you dont know what is right. Punk rock will make you know.
And one would remain close to my soul...if I had one.
For those of you who want to clean everything...
And for those of you interested in Jack Kevorkian
And in case you are angry with the amount of videos....fuck off, here is some of the good shit.
I ripped off this guys bow-tie once, and its not low grade. The assholes at youtube will not let me put it it up.
Still one of the better tunes out there. And he plays minor league ball.
Last but certainly not least, to cap it all off...
Some people get angry, sometimes you dont know what is right. Punk rock will make you know.
This post is meant for you to watch all of it. If you dont, fuck ya, and click on all of the links you sonofabith. By the way, I have never met another Figgs fan.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Holy Sh!t...We Are All Going to Die!!!!
So it is snowing/sleeting/raining frozen shards of glass from the sky. So for 4 inches of snow, all of the local TV stations are going nuts with "round the clock" coverage. Ladies ladies ladies, we live in 'Sconi. This happens every year, and unless algore is right, it will continue to happen well into the future. I read somewhere today that grocery stores had people lined up to buy staple food products...milk, eggs, bread. Is this the nuclear war that we have all feared? No, it is a winter storm. Do you think that they go this crazy in Russia when it drops 4 inches of snow on them?
UPDATE: Get a fucking grip people, where do you think this is?
UPDATE: Get a fucking grip people, where do you think this is?
Can You Say "Scabs"
Looks like "the chin" Jay Leno, the guy with one bit, fired off his staff today. Not that I watch the late night TV, as I am out trying to feed my knife at those hours, but man.....I heard that they were going to end this strike soon. This guy has been a late night staple for years, as far back as I can remember after Johnny Carson. Granted, he has that thing where he goes and asks people really easy questions and they are always wrong, which is kind of funny. Here you go Chopper, the death of TV is too sad for cake. What will happen when other TV shows follow suit? Please see the earlier post. Maybe he has some other starving-artist writers waiting in the wings to work for peanuts, or maybe this is the end of a crappy era....Who knows. Glad I am not awake that late, or watch that crud.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Say Hello to the New Closer
It hurts me to say it, but I was wrong in my Houston Street prediction....According to espin, and MLBTR, David Riske is really close to signing with the Brewers. Maybe a bit too much money, but he is a decent middle to back end reliever with decent career numbers. His fancy pants player card is here, and his MLB.com numbers are here. As I have said before, the maths are not my strong suit, but lets take a better look....
He gets a lot of outs that arent strike outs, as evidenced by the 69 innings pitched, and 52 ks last year. Career wise, it looks pretty much the same at 431 innings and 398 ks. Whats funny about that is his WHIP last year is exactly the same as his career number, 1.26. That shows at least some level of consistancy, as well as a reliever who can toss more than one inning at a time, which the bullpen sorely needs by the way. At about 15 pitches per inning, he is about average for relievers, and he walks less than 1 batter per inning(.42) while striking out close to one(.92). The top 5 pitchers with the most saves last year have pretty similar numbers to that, so that is a good sign, I think.
At 31 years old, Riske seems to be one of the better middle relievers on the market, and I would much rather see a free agent signing than trading away for a one year rental of Joe Nathan, whom Doug Melvin is also feeling out. There are very few opportunities to show your value in KC, and when presented with a chance last year, Riske did just that. Think of it like this...Matt Wise no longer has to worry about hitting batters in the face, as we can now look forward to Pot-head(Turnblow), Roid-rage(Mota), and an undervalued middle reliever to close it out in the ninth.
He gets a lot of outs that arent strike outs, as evidenced by the 69 innings pitched, and 52 ks last year. Career wise, it looks pretty much the same at 431 innings and 398 ks. Whats funny about that is his WHIP last year is exactly the same as his career number, 1.26. That shows at least some level of consistancy, as well as a reliever who can toss more than one inning at a time, which the bullpen sorely needs by the way. At about 15 pitches per inning, he is about average for relievers, and he walks less than 1 batter per inning(.42) while striking out close to one(.92). The top 5 pitchers with the most saves last year have pretty similar numbers to that, so that is a good sign, I think.
At 31 years old, Riske seems to be one of the better middle relievers on the market, and I would much rather see a free agent signing than trading away for a one year rental of Joe Nathan, whom Doug Melvin is also feeling out. There are very few opportunities to show your value in KC, and when presented with a chance last year, Riske did just that. Think of it like this...Matt Wise no longer has to worry about hitting batters in the face, as we can now look forward to Pot-head(Turnblow), Roid-rage(Mota), and an undervalued middle reliever to close it out in the ninth.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
While I Am Here
So I talked to my Dad tonight because he is going to take the family to see "A Christmas Carol" at the Pabst on Sunday for my little brother's birthday. We talked about how many deer he shot, and if I get some deer meat or not. Than he said to me "Packer fever hey?" I said that I would most likely fall asleep before the end of the first half. He responds by saying, and I quote, "That Favre will sure mess it up, wont he?" "I will probably shut it off because I am disgusted before the end of the first half." He went on to give the first football prediction he has ever given to me. Dallas 35, Green Bay 21. 4 INTs. That my friends, is fantastic. So good in fact that it gets two tags.
Beer and Politics
So I watched the YouTube debate this evening, in fact I bought a six pack of the plain to enjoy during it. Lest I be pummeled by Muntaba's vast knowledge of politics in general, here are a few highlights.....
And since he has been doing it to me...a bit for the junkie.
- Mike Huckabee has some fucked up teeth man. Its no wonder he is from Arkansas.
- Romney and Giuliani(sp for both) are snakes. Polished and wavering in there answers from one second to the next. Typical politics that will continue the same old bullshit.
- 3 candidates did not mention god, despite at least 2 questions with religious connotations. Thompson, Paul, and McCain. Thats a good thing by the way.
- Thompson, the savior for "Republicans" everywhere, was stumbling and seemed to find it hard to form a coherent thought.
- Despite my dislike for "America's Mayor," he did have the best campaign commercial mentioning both King Kong as well as a reduction in overall snowfall.
- John McCain would be a pretty good VP, in my opinion, but does not seem to have whatever it is electability is to become Pres.
- Ron Paul showed that he was a Libertarian in Republican clothing. Thats not a bad thing by the way.
- A friend of mine is big into Ron Paul. Though I like the traditional conservative values, ie the small federal government, states rights, not using the military to impose the will upon foreign countries, and fiscal responsibility with less taxing and spending, he is a rare middle of the road nut-bar who will not appeal to the "Republican" base, but may get enough votes to get out of this wretched 2 party system. The same applies to Kucinich in my opinion.
- This giving a reach around to Ronald Reagan has to stop. As that one Simpson's episode said...."Contemporize Man!!"
And since he has been doing it to me...a bit for the junkie.
Please note that this in no way endorses Dennis Kucinich or Kang for that matter...so dont blame me, I voted for Kodos.
UPDATE: This guy does a better job than I, like most people.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Live from the lobby cam.
Guest Blog by Your Friendly Neighborhood Snow.man
edgrimly is holding me hostage in his apartment. If anyone is reading this they should immediately contact the authorities. HELP. HELP. OH God Please NOOOOO........(edgrimly is a terrible host).
Thursday, November 22, 2007
MVP
So Chopper asked me to "crunch some numbers" to determine why Jimmy Rollins was voted NL MVP. Unfortunately, I have a very rudimentary understanding of the Maths, so I will use what the fine folks at MLB.com have to say. Before I begin, lets first say that the voting by the MLB Writers Association happens at the end of the season, just before the playoffs start. So although helping the team into the playoffs is a plus, playoff performance does not matter.
The winner, Rollins, shortstop for Philadelphia. His team was right in the playoff hunt at the end of the season, and probably would not have made it had the Mets not choked on their own hubris. Have you ever actually met a Mets fan? Anyway, apparently Rollins for the first time in his career had 200 hits. Alone, not deserving of the award, but interesting nonetheless. As a result of that, and the fact that he hit 30(?....juice) homers gives him some decent offensive numbers from the leadoff hole in the line up. From that leadoff spot, Rollins scored 139 runs which was good enough for 1st in the league. All of this is pretty impressive, if you ask me. OBP: .344, SLG: .344, OPS(on base plus slugging): .875. Toss in a 87% stolen base mark, and that is a solid hitter.
Second place, Holliday, outfielder for Colorado. The Cinderella story of ought 7. Swept the Phillies out and that was the last anyone heard of Jimmy Rollins. Holliday is your prototypical corner outfielder in my opinion. The guy who everyone wants in left. 4th in the league in homers(36), 1st in RBI(137), and 3rd in SLG(.607). Hands down the best hitter on the Rockies, and throw in the old OPS over 1 and you have near perfection. I dont really like batting average, but he easily won that one as well, hitting .340. If anyone should have won, it was this guy. Arguably the NL's best pure hitter in 07.
Third place, Fielder, 1st base for the hometown team. I dont need to regale you with any of his gorilla like numbers.....Suffice to say that he raked all season. If it was not for Ned Yost choking on his own bucket of Hubris, Prince probably would have won in a landslide.
In my humble opinion, it comes down to a couple of things. When was the last time a non-playoff player was the MVP? How much did the player help his team get to the post season? And what did the players do over the course of the 162 game grind? Unfortunately, I am not a baseball writer. All three of those questions dont mean shit. I think that it is East Coast, ESPN-talking head bias. Even taking Fielder out of the equation, why would you vote for Rollins? Because he looks all child-like and innocent in his over sized cap? Because he helped his team take advantage of a colossal melt down of the real class of the NL East? Or maybe it was because you didnt think that the Rockies deserved to be there in the first place. All in all, Im not angry...Fielder will get his, and probably more than one. Rollins will come back next year with that killer of baseball players, Hubris. And Holliday will probably be traded.
UPDATE: FJM as always, does a much better job than I.
The winner, Rollins, shortstop for Philadelphia. His team was right in the playoff hunt at the end of the season, and probably would not have made it had the Mets not choked on their own hubris. Have you ever actually met a Mets fan? Anyway, apparently Rollins for the first time in his career had 200 hits. Alone, not deserving of the award, but interesting nonetheless. As a result of that, and the fact that he hit 30(?....juice) homers gives him some decent offensive numbers from the leadoff hole in the line up. From that leadoff spot, Rollins scored 139 runs which was good enough for 1st in the league. All of this is pretty impressive, if you ask me. OBP: .344, SLG: .344, OPS(on base plus slugging): .875. Toss in a 87% stolen base mark, and that is a solid hitter.
Second place, Holliday, outfielder for Colorado. The Cinderella story of ought 7. Swept the Phillies out and that was the last anyone heard of Jimmy Rollins. Holliday is your prototypical corner outfielder in my opinion. The guy who everyone wants in left. 4th in the league in homers(36), 1st in RBI(137), and 3rd in SLG(.607). Hands down the best hitter on the Rockies, and throw in the old OPS over 1 and you have near perfection. I dont really like batting average, but he easily won that one as well, hitting .340. If anyone should have won, it was this guy. Arguably the NL's best pure hitter in 07.
Third place, Fielder, 1st base for the hometown team. I dont need to regale you with any of his gorilla like numbers.....Suffice to say that he raked all season. If it was not for Ned Yost choking on his own bucket of Hubris, Prince probably would have won in a landslide.
In my humble opinion, it comes down to a couple of things. When was the last time a non-playoff player was the MVP? How much did the player help his team get to the post season? And what did the players do over the course of the 162 game grind? Unfortunately, I am not a baseball writer. All three of those questions dont mean shit. I think that it is East Coast, ESPN-talking head bias. Even taking Fielder out of the equation, why would you vote for Rollins? Because he looks all child-like and innocent in his over sized cap? Because he helped his team take advantage of a colossal melt down of the real class of the NL East? Or maybe it was because you didnt think that the Rockies deserved to be there in the first place. All in all, Im not angry...Fielder will get his, and probably more than one. Rollins will come back next year with that killer of baseball players, Hubris. And Holliday will probably be traded.
UPDATE: FJM as always, does a much better job than I.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
American Version
First Sunday in 2 Weeks that I woke up In my Bed Instead of the Floor
Saturday, November 17, 2007
That American Shite Belongs in the Drain
Here is a good one from south of the Mason-Dixon line. We ran some illegal taverns in College, but that is a lot of bottles being dumped.
Money Quote......
Money Quote......
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Jimbo's Funny Sh!t
The true international man of leisure sent me a couple this week.
The second may be a bit lewd, but funny nonetheless.
The second may be a bit lewd, but funny nonetheless.
Thank You Sweet-Zombie Jesus
One of the bigger assholes ever to play the game was indicted today on charges of perjury and obstruction of Justice. The article is here, and if you cant downloads pdfs, here. Hopefully, this leads to the indicting of all of the other assholes that take that shit. It will be interesting to find out who the rat was...
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Best Article I have Glanced at in Weeks
Now I have to say, I have been to the bottom of a tequila bottle, the bottom of a whiskey bottle, and to the back of a case of beer. But never, ever, have I been to the bottom of an airline ranch packet.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
I Woke Up For This?
Only because I know you people need it to get through the week.......
I always thought Chris Walken was cool, now you can be too.
Nerd action is always cool.
Much better than a lame ass clock radio.
These streets have names, despite that asshole Bono.
Thank you Jebus.....
I cant think of a better headline, though it is sad.
I always thought Chris Walken was cool, now you can be too.
Nerd action is always cool.
Much better than a lame ass clock radio.
These streets have names, despite that asshole Bono.
Thank you Jebus.....
I cant think of a better headline, though it is sad.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Call me a Traditionalist
I may be crazy.......I dont like the designated hitter. Dont like the intentional walk with no one on base. And wasting outs is lame in almost any situation. I think that human error has played an important part of my National Pastime since the Boston Beaneaters to the Big Red Machine and on up to today. That is why this makes me a bit angry.
According to that Bartman guy, Umpires can still tell if a fan interferes. And you rarely see the other calls overturned, despite the antics of some coaches. And the last time I saw anything like it, even if the Umps get the home run calls wrong, over 4000+ regular season games, it will even out. That is what makes the game great. It is a game of true averages. Now I'm not saying that the officials get the calls right all the time, and I have seen some pretty blatant bad calls. But removing that small, arbitrary, human element violates all that is true about the game, and society as a whole. We all make mistakes. Look at Choppers 2nd wife, the worse of the 5.
Obviously, this would only increase the length of the games. And some of those lame ass AL games already top out over 4 hours. Second, why make this like all of the rest of the major sports? The NBA is already fixed, so thats no big deal. In football, what is the percentage of successful challenges? 50/50 maybe? If the NFL jumped off of a bridge, would you follow it? And who really cares about the NHL anyway?
Isnt this part of why we love the game? Seeing some boneheaded manager who thinks he can sway the Umpire when he goes nuts, or knowing that Bobby Cox holds the all time record for ejections makes the game fun. If we do away with that, what is to prevent it from progressing to balls and strikes? See the beginning of this paragraph, as well as the first linked video. And if thats the case, why not take them out entirely....Then who would we hate all summer long? I like my baseball with Wisconsin Native Bruce Froemming being so old he cant even see the ball anymore.
The proposal, approved by a 25-5 vote, was limited to boundary calls -- whether potential home runs are fair or foul, whether balls go over fences or hit the tops and bounce back, and whether fans interfere with possible homers.
According to that Bartman guy, Umpires can still tell if a fan interferes. And you rarely see the other calls overturned, despite the antics of some coaches. And the last time I saw anything like it, even if the Umps get the home run calls wrong, over 4000+ regular season games, it will even out. That is what makes the game great. It is a game of true averages. Now I'm not saying that the officials get the calls right all the time, and I have seen some pretty blatant bad calls. But removing that small, arbitrary, human element violates all that is true about the game, and society as a whole. We all make mistakes. Look at Choppers 2nd wife, the worse of the 5.
Television replays can be used for many calls in the NFL. In the NBA, they are often used to determine whether players get shots off before time expires. In the NHL, replays are applied to check whether pucks cross goal lines. In grand slam tennis, replays can be used to ascertain whether balls are in or out.
Obviously, this would only increase the length of the games. And some of those lame ass AL games already top out over 4 hours. Second, why make this like all of the rest of the major sports? The NBA is already fixed, so thats no big deal. In football, what is the percentage of successful challenges? 50/50 maybe? If the NFL jumped off of a bridge, would you follow it? And who really cares about the NHL anyway?
All anybody is interested in is getting it right," White Sox GM Ken Williams said. "It will be a lot easier and less time to get that right than some of these arguments that ensue when a call is disputed.
Isnt this part of why we love the game? Seeing some boneheaded manager who thinks he can sway the Umpire when he goes nuts, or knowing that Bobby Cox holds the all time record for ejections makes the game fun. If we do away with that, what is to prevent it from progressing to balls and strikes? See the beginning of this paragraph, as well as the first linked video. And if thats the case, why not take them out entirely....Then who would we hate all summer long? I like my baseball with Wisconsin Native Bruce Froemming being so old he cant even see the ball anymore.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Sometimes, You Cant Write Better News
Here is a good one.
Money Quote: He said he kept repeating: "I don't believe this. I don't believe this."
Although I dont know whats funnier.....the cow, or the name of the town the story is out of.
Money Quote: He said he kept repeating: "I don't believe this. I don't believe this."
Although I dont know whats funnier.....the cow, or the name of the town the story is out of.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Emerald Cup
It has made its return. The Noodle-Armed retiree has done his job. To quote Cypress Hill, "when the shit goes down, you better be ready".
Back and With a Savage Hangover
Only because that flippin bartender decided to keep playing until he won.....
When you have to do what you have to do.
Hey robot Ted, I got a full on robot chubby.
More from the "what you have to do" dept.
Important information.
Real life transformer.
I believe I fit the criteria.
When you have to do what you have to do.
Hey robot Ted, I got a full on robot chubby.
More from the "what you have to do" dept.
Important information.
Real life transformer.
I believe I fit the criteria.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
This is Why I Love My City
So I went out for a stroll this morning with my new mechanical device, no, not the robot leg. Here are some samples of what I saw. Makes me really enjoy living here.For more examples of my completely amateurish photos, you can go here.
All of My Prayers to the Sweet Zombie Jesus Have Been Answered
Although I never requested a change in date.....Milwaukee county requests the pleasure of my company for Jury Duty. I have never done this before. So that makes it pretty exciting. The problem is that they only pay you like 20 dollars per day or something, but it seems like a worthy way to spend vacation time.
Please excuse the laundry card. It is there to hide my name so Choppers wife...errr....ex-wife doesnt find me.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Ben Sheets Reference
This website, which I read often, has a reference to Benny Boy.
For the record, if you try to tell me that Brett Favre is a better QB than Tom Brady, you are lame. Interceptions are like giving up lots of walks, and we all know how bad that can be. Thank you FJM.
For Tom Brady. Who has 30 fucking touchdowns, 2 interceptions and a QB rating of 136.2 on the year. It's like he's 2006 Ben Sheets and touchdowns are strikeouts and interceptions are walks. Right? Anybody? Anybody?
For the record, if you try to tell me that Brett Favre is a better QB than Tom Brady, you are lame. Interceptions are like giving up lots of walks, and we all know how bad that can be. Thank you FJM.
Monday, October 29, 2007
For F@cks Sake
Apparently, the TV writers union is about to go on strike. The results....and the envelope please....More reality TV. My question...havent you people learned anything? These are the top rated TV shows on. People watch survivor and the amazing race and big brother unquestionably. With out a doubt, every week. Ladies and gentlemen, lets get down to brass tax here. When your own life is not enough, we turn to watching peoples lives on the telly. Get up, go to Barnes and Noble and by a book for fucks sake. The Leather Stocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper was the "soap opera" of its day, but we choose to loose brain cells watching idiot-a eat grubs for 2 weeks? Pretty soon, all of the good stuff will be lost and we will raise on high those that can find the most fucked up people and put them together in a situation, only to have a "Lord of the Flies" event take place. I like "The Running Man," do you?
Sunday, October 28, 2007
You Know Its Cool
The bug goes on, and this is my favorite.
I need to use the necessary room.
Dont ya know dis is a goin down road? mighty quinn reference.
Monks are monktacular.
Damn foreigners.
I need to use the necessary room.
Dont ya know dis is a goin down road? mighty quinn reference.
Monks are monktacular.
Damn foreigners.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
And Yet More From the Cocksucker Dept.
One of the many wildfires in SoCal are the result of an idiot? I did see on the news this morning that the California Highway Patrol arrested one "bad ass motherfucker" for trying to light a fire. Thats why we dont light fires in places where it doesnt rain all that much. Use your brain.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Recognition at Long Last
I am a fan of Craig Biggio. Catcher, Second Baseman, Center Fielder, and Second Baseman for the Houston Astros. He is finally getting the recognition that he deserves.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Its Been a While...
So I figured I would dust off the old keyboard and use it for something other than porn.
Ain't the 21st century bad ass? Mice and texting, perfect combination.
I think I heard someone say "Colorado Kool-Aide?"
Those dang Brits, what will they think of next?
And I quote, "Proud and brave warrior."
Weapons from a more civilized age.
Its funny who they let use the Internets these days.
Cant stand this dude, but this is pretty cool.
Ain't the 21st century bad ass? Mice and texting, perfect combination.
I think I heard someone say "Colorado Kool-Aide?"
Those dang Brits, what will they think of next?
And I quote, "Proud and brave warrior."
Weapons from a more civilized age.
Its funny who they let use the Internets these days.
Cant stand this dude, but this is pretty cool.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
You Wanted It....Now you Got It
Its that time again ladies........
One for Muntaba Lambego.
Thats a lot of Dui's.
W strikes again.
What happens when you dont have a match?
Lego Python and the Holy Grail....
Dont invade my privacy you sonofabitch!!
One for Muntaba Lambego.
Thats a lot of Dui's.
W strikes again.
What happens when you dont have a match?
Lego Python and the Holy Grail....
Dont invade my privacy you sonofabitch!!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
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