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Evening folks. I know that you think my place only reviews good music (good, is up to you, of course). However, I also scout for good music quite a lot… So, won’t you help me scout out some things?
I mean, I want something that invokes good feelings in me like…
Why didn't I meet Girl Scouts like her?
I mean music talent, not this twat…
The Drunk Girl Scout
Okay, this is getting better.
Much better...
Now for your appetizers, gang.
- TYER wants to tell you how tired of your cliches he is. – The Phoenix Pub
- While you’re at it, go Hit the Monkey – The Phoenix Pub
- Weed tells you “That Ain’t Right.” – Sportress of Blogitude
- LOLMets with CW. – Behind the Moat
- Stevie Wonder tells you about the Texans. – Style Points
- You can also do some EPL Talk. – The Rookies
- You could also find out about the Scottish League Cup, also – Avoiding the Drop
Alright, don’t know where I’m going to be for the night, really. I’ll be here and there due to being on vacation. So, have at it.
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Dammit, you left without unlocking the liquor cabinet! Get back here!
*whispers* Key is under the microwave
It’s midnight here in Rome, and it’s still in the 80s outside. Fuck.
You know where the key is…
thpppt. just didn’t want to be the only lush here.
he magics! wtf are you doing here, you’re on your honeymoon! not that we don’t love you and all, but….
Someone (not me) drank too much at dinner and is sprawled horizontally across the bed and snoring loud enough to knock the gold from the ceiling at St. Peter’s. Romance is alive and well here.
BWAHAHAHAA. You got pictures, right?
Of what, the drunken stupor? Or of all the rest?
drunken stupor. you need the proofs when she gets on you for being drunk
So, how is everyone this evening, I have marinaded chicken and pork going in the portable grill and over, respecitvely.
And here’s a little musical interlude for all you horny perverts out there…
oh, good gods, it’s horrid! UNTIL you mute it.
She is 18 and a handful of months. Not that it matters, but the filthy things I’d do to her would require a solid 6-8 months of therapy afterward.
/Looks down at ring, sorrow ensues
It won’t be that bad, man…
I’m pretty sure it would be, just trust me.
Would that therapy be for you or for her?
yes. but mostly magics, let’s be real people. this is the man with the ‘shit in the crisper’ story…
she is…talented.
You were listening to the singing? Singing, she sounds like a half arsed Aguilera.
Otherwise, how much…
So back to cliches – Rick Pitino name-dropped 9/11 in his first press conference and Ted Kennedy in his press conference today.
Who will he name-drop next time?
Jesus… Just because.
Mike Vick. because what he (pitino) did isn’t anywhere near as bad as what Vick did (so he’d like you to believe)
DeJuan Blair…
So, other than chicken and pork, what else should I make with that?
peppers and onions. stick them on a kebab and roast them.
Whomsoever claims that Boston RedSox fans are the douchiest, most obnoxious fans, can eat it. They’re eulogizing Teddy Kennedy at Fenway right now, and the place is SILENT.
Well, sure.
Besides, as I’m sure you’ve learned recently, no one beats the northside baseball team for sheer douchebucketry. Glad you had fun there though.
And uh, yeah. RIP Sen. Kennedy and all that. What else is going on with you muttonhumpers???
/do they still give discounts on their shitty oldstyle if you promise to use it as a weapon?
How goes, CS? Day off today?
YES THANK MERCIFUL TEBOW FUCK TO THE YES
sorry.
Anyway, spent it (and yesterday) pounding the pavement in the rain and submitting to interviews. That sucks, but something else I do on the side came through for me recently, so that helps.
Sounds cheesy, but sometimes I forget how fortunate I am. Trying to keep that in mind.
hahahhaa. NO. a 12oz ‘draft’ (not the proper draught) was 6.50. no fucking way was i spending that on bad beer (btw, canned/bottled coors/bud/miller was the same price)
Buying Old Style should be a criminal offense, regardless of what you do with it.
I love how a lotta bars around town have the oldstyle shingle hanging outside and/or the neon in the window screaming ON TAP like it’s goddamn ambrosia of the gods or some shit.
I love my town but we’re such embarrassing hicks sometimes.
/cringe
Hiya kids.
Howdy, mate. Nice piece today.
Cheers. Lots of anger built up in me. Sort of all came pouring out.
Yeah, I’m still amazed at Millwall and the Hammers. I’d wonder what FA would even do. Do they have the balls to do something?
Here’s my guess. They probably won’t kick West Ham out of the competition, unless something really horrendous comes out of their investigation of the clubs efforts to control things. It won’t surprise me at all, though, that if they get a home draw for the next round that they make them play in an empty stadium. It’s been done before.
Yeah, I’ve heard about that. Recently, if I recall?
It’s happened in plenty of other places, most notably recently in Italy.
Hello, love! feeling any better now your spleen’s vented?
I feel better after talking to some sane people from back home who feel the same way I do. I’m still upset, but calm. So that’s good.
Yeah, I can empathize. Talking with a sane friend or two can help keep you from killing someone…
My Dad calms me down. It’s days like today that make miss him and wish I was there with him and my Mom.
Toluca scores on DC United, and MLS’s fantastic performance in CONCACAF Champions League continues.
It was a good rant. I enjoyed reading it. Glad you’re feeling calm.
Cheers. I love that we were able to sort things out in comments, too. I really like reading your stuff, so I’m glad you tolerate mine.
Thank you and for the record – I really like your stuff, so it’s way more than tolerate (insert appropriate smilie here).
One of the things that I like about TPP is that the writers often interact in the comments, which allows for a deeper exchange of ideas. It’s fun to be able to disagree with someone and have them respond.
Not to jump in on your love fest, but i agree. having the Pub operate more like a community than “writers” versus” commenters” really makes it a fun place.
and as someone who really can’t write worth a damn, i’m crushing on both of you…
What’s up motherfuckers?
James Brown, I have a comment about your Gumbel post – is it alright to bring it up here?
Sure, go ahead, bro.
Before I get to my point, I will just begin by bring up Rob in WI’s point that there is very little penalty for being wrong on the interwebs.
I’m going to generalize and write that ‘mainstream’ journalist are subject to editors which are supposed to ensure that what is being published has at least some basis which could hold up as credible. I accept this point – but it doesn’t mean that their writing is good. Twisting it around, I was wondering if an argument could be made that blog writers are actually under more pressure to perform than established writers who write for a established outlets (newspapers/ESPN/AOL)
Blog writers can create popularity by two different ways: sensationalism or insightfulness (or in Daulerio’s case, just post Erin Andrews pictures). Obviously, the sensationalism aspect is something which cannot be controlled. The insightfulness is. Bissinger was right about (at least) one thing in Costas Now – blogs are cruel. Shoddy writing is met by either indifference or else (if the target is big enough) harsh rebuttal (think of Awful Announcing, Drew’s Peter King posts, etc.)
If writers of the internets don’t perform, then nobody reads them and they’re out of a job. Richard Griffin (a sports writer for that paper) can go on about how the only picture stats that matter are Wins/Losses and perhaps team wins/losses and not newfangled stats like WHIP. Writing for the Toronto Star, he still is regarded as an authority figure by tens of thousands of people. On the internet, he would be only read by close friends.
Hopefully that makes some sort of sense.
gah. typos galore. Griffin writes for the Toronto Star – pitcher stats.
And yeah, the point that I was trying to make is that writers in the mainstream are only really judged according to the standards of their associates – writers on the internets need to prove with each post that they are worth the time it takes to read them and this can (but doesn’t necessarily) lead to a higher quality product.
I do agree with that sentiment, friend. In fact, I do think whichever medium there is, good writing needs to be there. I think TYER also covered it on his rant with Newspapers, today. The medium might be dying, but some are adapting.
The ones that can’t adapt are the ones who are miss out.
Just caught up on Two Yellows’ post in the Pub. I agree that the audience of ESPN (I use ESPN for the Canadian sports channels as well) and newspapers is smarter than the outlets give credit for. Of course, not everyone is – but I think that many who are looking for something more have turned to the internet since those media outlets aren’t up to the task. There also seem to be some very intelligent bloggers and while there are also some smart sports writers – ESPN is also hiring the Emmitt Smiths of the world.
I think the difference between myself (or any blogger) and most of the espn writers, is that they are Journalists and therefore, they have to be objective (or at least attempt to). Of course unless your name is Bill Simmons or Rick Reilly. Like what happened with the Raul Ibanez (steroids) thing, we can say whatever we want. When I write on my blog, do an interview or do one of my shows then i can say whatever I want. Rick Reilly can call out Tiger for acting like a stuck up 6 year old, and so can I (which I have), but ESPN’s golf blog guy Jason Sobel can’t because espn’s reputation is on the line.
True, ESPN has something to lose (see Leitch: on access).
I wonder, any of you see the Paulie Maggliani rant about “Boxing is Bullshit?”
Tonight is “Dumbass base-running mistake” night at PNC Park. I’m ok with McCutchen’s head being in his ass now, as long as he’s ok in the 9th, like last night.
They have a special day for Dumbass base-running mistake night?
Yep. Ends in “Y”
not officially, but two guys should have been picked off in the 1st three innings. Garrett Jones got lucky and Ryan Howard made a bad throw then McClutchen gets picked off. Tomorrow night is T-shirt night though, which I will be there for. Buccos need this one tonight.
I just realized that Zombie Ted Kennedy would be a fun Halloween costume.
You’re not driving, are you?
winnar!
Might as well, that’s pretty funny (extra points for being drenched and wearing half a seatbelt).
Everybody else’ll be MJ from thriller and think they were the first to think of it. Ugh, I can see the lines of masks and jackets streaming outta the bars now.
HEY FUCKLIFTS – YOU’RE NOT CLEVER OKAY???
/sorry
So, remember we were talking about the virtues of the South once.
Cheese Straws… *drool*
Virtues of the South? Derby pie, sweet tea, mashed sweet potatoes, bourbon, fried okra…I could go on for a while.
Jack Daniels in Lynchburg, fried pickles, Southern fried chicken, and biscuits (not the Brit version) and gravy (white, brown, or with sausage.)
I’m still amazed that Lynchburg is a dry town. Crazy.
The hell kind of sense does that make? How much money are they losing by not being able to have a gift shoppe at the distillery?
Yeah. I guess it happened after years of their workers getting lit up every night starting fights. At least thats the story I heard. AA might know better.
You are correct, this happened around Prohibition, and Warren County decided to keep it as such.
Yep. There are a bunch of dry counties peppered across the South. It can be a bit of a menace…what with the having to drive to the next county to get booze and then, you know, drive back.
My home-county JUST repealed the Dry Sunday law a year ago.
Do any of you have a Baseball Prospectus subscription? I’ve got an article to recommend if you do (I’d also e-mail it since I brought it up, but the site is well worth the subscription)- there are a series of posts about home field advantage being published and they’re quite interesting. (So far, only the Rockies have a statistically significant home field advantage and every other team in the league’s advantage is indistinguishable from the rest, sorry Simmons).
base-ball?
I talk to Will Carroll on a regular basis, so yeah I’ve heard a bit about it. The article is something that needs to be read.
Ow! My foot!
You dropped that name directly on it.
Thanks. I was hoping someone else would say something. ROFL
My only question is this: Does he have as little a sense of humour in real life as he does in his writing and chats and things?
Pretty much, sadly…
So, I’m being followed by the Manchester United Fan Site on Twitter… And I’m a fucking Blues fan. What the hell?!!
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer?
They’re hoping you write stuff that they can make fun of? It’s kind of ingenious.
The website which my friend and I write on is read by more Chelsea and Fulham fans than anyone else (He’s Spurs and I’m Sunderland (so without a team)).
I use write loosely for myself since I haven’t watched more than one premiership game in the past year since I’ve usually been working on the weekend and really don’t know much about the clubs any more for that reason.
I’m trying to write about Michael Beasley and his use of Twitter despite the fact that I don’t use Twitter and I’m not making fun of him. This may not end well.
I wrote about Michael Beasley but did not focus much on his use of twitter. I was mostly sad about the situation, and wondering why his coach didn’t notice/care about his lack of mental readiness for the NBA before letting him loose.
I’m not sure how well it went, but I’m looking forward to reading what you write.
I don’t think people really notice any problems with a person until they get to the point of no return. Dr. Drew was on First Take commenting on how the NBA is actually one of the better leagues to treat mental health.
Whether that’s true or not, is another matter.
It does look like the league has some good safety nets in place when it comes to substance abuse problems, but it’s definitely a high pressure situation. I mean, fuck ups can lead to public humiliation and the loss of a tooon of cash. I’m betting Beasley had these problems for a while (his own Heat teammates were able to notice and comment on his lack of maturity), and I just wonder if something couldn’t have been done sooner.
Or maybe I’m extra-sympathetic because I graduated from college a little over a year ago and I know a lot of people who are still getting used to the pressure of just picking a career, let alone being in the public eye.
I think you have the right view. Beasley probably was self medicating. Nobody can handle pressure like that, honestly. It’s like if any writer became huge, also.
Any of us went to a major publication, and we’d fucking hyperventilate. However, there isn’t any excuse for self-medication.
Sorry to knit-pick, but i don’t really think he has all that much stress related to his career. Seeing how long he’s been recruited big time, i would think he is use to this by now. Beasley was actually deciding between Pitt and K-state. I guess it was a good thing he wasn’t here because of how much of a team game we play. That’s not really him. I hope he can straighten this out, he doesn’t seem like a bad guy.
What up fuck nuggets?
Two Yellows….I really enjoyed your post today.
Cheers. Glad you liked it. I wasn’t trying to come off like Magary-lite or something, it only seemed that way.
No, I think that’s what most of us loved best about it – you finally lost your English ‘stiff upper lip’ and blew your stack (’twas glorious). BDD just writes as an angry man, period, whether or not he actually is.
After the Number 4 who must not be named, I think he’s legit angry. Not to mention, he is a father, so his patience is probably shot.
True, but still BDD’s ALWAYS angry. It’s lost its punch; we’re inured to it. TY goes off and it’s like getting a free fireworks show after a baseball game.
Not at all. I commented a bit ago that I have no idea what happened to you in London…and I hope it isn’t too serious. But your summer of discontent provided the fuel for what is probably my favorite article of the summer. Thanks.
MLB.com put up the Rzepczynski no hitter watch… then he gave up a single to Burrell and a HR to Kapler. Of course, he was also already over 100 pitches and had walked people so it was probably going to be his last inning anyway (the 6th). Kazmir is 2 hitting the Jays – so it was a pretty decent pitching matchup.
So, back with you good folks, and I have beer. More Landshark and watching Josh Blue’s special OnDemand.
Those two are not related, I think…
Josh Blue is great. My evening just got 100% better. My wife went to bed. To all the fathers out there…..what exactly happens @ the 7 month mark to make pregnant women go bat-shit crazy? I keep hearing hormones this and hormones that. Well I would just like to say…FUCK YOU HORMONES. YOU ARE A CRAZY BITCH HORMONES.
I can’t tell you about that. Never had a kid, but sounds like she’s going nuts.
Ugh. But yeah, that’s about it, really. They start going crazy earlier than that though – I think the 7th month is when they truly start to ripen.
/and no, i don’t have kids. I’m insane, not crazy.
Well, it’s not just Hormones. It’s also summer, and while it might not be overly hot, just imagine have a 20,000 btu heater inside you, making it even hotter. Then strap an extra 15-20 lbs around your mid section, try to walk, sleep, or pretty much do anything. All these things I learned from my wife during 2 pregnancies.
Also the only words you need to know for the next two months are
1. You are right
2. I’m sorry
3. How can I help?
4. I’m sorry- I cannot emphasize this enough. Those two words will the mainstay of you vocab.
Does “Yes, dear” also apply?
Yes, but be careful in it’s use. She might think you are placating her and piss her off even more.
I think that one applies the very second the minister/judge pronounces you sentenced (i mean Married)
PAPI with a walk off homer! WOOOOOOOOO
Yes, dear was the point of her contention today. I said it…. like I always do….joking around. Usually gets a laugh. Not so much today. “I’m sorry” didn’t work after that. People told me I was an ass for knocking her up when she will go through the worst of it in the summer. I see now that they were right. Thank god for my basement.
Are you going to build a man lounge and start the new chapter of “NO MA’AM?”
I completely understand. Our first she pregnant during the summer. The 2nd we planned better and she had at the beginning of the summer. Can you say Dr. Summeroff?
The first pregnancy was a miscarriage so we (yes sculptor?..both of us..lol) just wanted to get right back on the horse. The next one will be planned better. For sure.
@jamesbrown: I hate the term “mancave” but that really is what I have. Fully furnished with memorabilia that I spent way too much money on over the years. And a giant television with all gaming systems. Because deep down, I am a 12 year old.
Sure, because YOU planned it that way. Sheesh.
So, you folks talking about TYER’s volcanic anger, does it go about like…
Yeah, but with more swearing.
Alright dudes, I’m calling it a night.
Have a good one, friend. Nice debate.
I didn’t get to participate. This makes me sad.
Got one above about the NBA and their mental health “policy” with AA, though.
g’nite!
BIG PAPI!
Now, watching Robert Wuhl’s “Assume the Position” on HBO on Demand. And he’s quite funny when dissecting American history.
I see DCU got hosed.
Oh, Mek? What happened in London yesterday was a return to the late 80s and footy stadium violence.
Yeah I just read about that. I freely admit that I know so little about soccer over there that I thought that was a regular thing. My bad. I have been learning a lot since hanging around these parts. Here is my question…I want to root for the absolute shittiest team in the premiere league….who am I rooting for?
Sad to say, Everton is 20th… Sorry, Sculptor?!? You’ve also got the Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth.
Thanks. I will be doing some research at work tomorrow. I’m going to find the Cleveland Browns of premiere league. I’m excited.
No worries, JB
Mek, be sure to start at ATD. They did team previews for each EPL team; they’re quite thorough.
This table should help you keep up with standings.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=eng.1&cc=5901
You guys are great. I will be checking that out tomorrow. I’m gonna go try to crawl into bed without waking/angering my wife. Gnite folks.
G’nite and good luck.
Good luck with that. Hint: keep a blanket and a pillow in the downstairs coat closet. Then you can crash on the couch without waking her at ALL.
I think I can safely say that Tottenham Hotspur fits that description – maybe not, but it sure feels right.
So now Kruk eats ice cream and pizza on Baseball Tonight. That’s fucking stereotyping.
I thought that was his regular Wednesday dinner?
Man vs. Food. Fun show – but I can’t believe this dude isn’t bigger than Refrigerator Perry.
Good article by Adam at ATD about the Europa League and the Champions League, before I forget – particularly relevant to my interests, and makes me wonder why Fulham FC bother with splashing the cash when the odds of making back a fraction of that money is so minute in the Europa League…
Well, they seem to want to try to improve their team. Their shellacking from the hands of the Blues shattered their confidence a bit, I think.
What’s particularly discouraging is that Fulham’s depth has been affected by their European campaign – their main striker, Andy Johnson was cross-checked by a Russian player and put out for 2 months with a dislocated collarbone…ow.
So, of course that means that they will be looking for a striker on top of the midfield talent they’ve acquired. Fulham is better than most clubs about not going completely insane about their transfer fees and their wage scale, so they’ll probably be OK – but there are instances of other teams who made it to Europe, and in the pressure to compete and maintain that standard of excellence, they’ve fallen flat on their ass when the money stopped coming in. See: Leeds United for the most famous case of this.
Yes, Leeds is a great example of why you don’t spend more than you are expected to make. Bottoming out isn’t as hard as these clubs think it is.
I’m on Ted Kennedy overload–with some spirits to calm my sorrows–who’s next?
I don’t want to find out, actually. Kennedy was a character, but sad to say, it was expected.
The Prez is going to do the eulogy–he’s redefining the working vacay–
And the hope is that they’ll see it as honoring an elder Senator, and leave the politics out of it.
Of course, I can hope in one hand and just shit in the other…
Ha! Elder Senator indeed–my senior senator is now John Kerry–moment of silence for the state of Massachusetts…
Swayze.
Not up there exactly with the other Luminary Passings of 09, but, still.
Yeah, I’m also expecting him to go soon, also. He’s not seeming to improve, if you ask any publication.
The sad part is that he is probably one of the foremost action heroes that was in my generation.
Sad indeed.
I got to see him in person a bit while he filmed his tv show here awhile back. Even then, even in full makeup — oof, bad, bad shape y’all.
I doubt the poor guy lasts the year.
/then hopefully we get a coupla jonas bros. taken out
Swayze would beat Billy Mays, but not Farrah–but Chief Luminary Passing ’09 title is a battle between Teddy and Jacko
In honor of Teddy, I’m going to refer to every time I get drunk as a “Ted Kennedy overload”.
Or every time you drive drunk as a “ChappaQ–Maybe”
Convenient: that’s abbreviated TKO.
I wouldn’t mind if being a certain quarterback…
You know pure evil like that ain’t dying.
I have a feeling in 50 years, he’ll fake his death.
I’m not used to being home on a Wednesday. I’m now catching up with Real Time with Bill Maher, and I do see my roommate’s point. This guy is an asshole.
with the worst makeup job in the history of tv!
He needs more makeup for the growing fivehead, you know.
what’s a fivehead?
You know what a normal sized forehead looks like. A fivehead is a larger than average forehead. Bill’s fivehead is coming from the fact that he’s slicking back his hair, while balding.
Love it!
Well, hell, he is trying to be trendy, and he’s not…
And he fails on all counts–old–deal wif and adjust and move on–bur he dated Karrine Steffans (sp)–actually dated so I give him -10 years for the experience/effort
It’s what happens when you stop having a forehead…
I sometimes wonder what is worse on these shows. The owner or the host….
Hmmm…. I think I might need to subscribe to HBO, if the stealing streams are going to be that unreliable.
Now that Matt Birk is gone, we can all pretty much assume that the word “Schism” didn’t come for any player on the Vikings, right?
Well, maybe Tarvaris.
Who really knows, honestly? I just see it all turning into a giant circus, though.
I have to believe Tarvaris would have went with “whack” when describing the QB situation.
Well, whomever’s left, I’m outta here. Have fun all y’all.
Hasta.
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