January 2011
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“Speaking of loud voices, I also want to welcome our new sports columnist, none...”
– From new Daily News editor Larry Platt’s memo to staffers today. Oh, boy, a sports column from the viewpoint of a politician and a fan! And such hilarious jokes about the super-rich eating quiche! I wonder what research and how many interviews Ed Rendell will do for his sports columns. Read...
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WatchDo you remember the “How our Iggles will get to the Super Game” commercial? Now that the Super Game is coming up and our Iggles are not in it, there’s a new version with another bad impression (Phillies manager Charlie Manuel) and another fake team name (Thrillies, which is absolutely awesome/ridiculous). Apparently it’s kosher to use World Series instead of some pseudonym,...
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WatchESPN2 has been showing this Harlem Globetrotters game against the Washington Generals recently. They have quite a few innovations since I last saw them (on the roof of the Spectrum, in March 20091): A four-point shot2, a penalty box3, among other things. And now they also play football!
For those of you who don’t have YouTube at work, let me summarize this video for you: The Globetrotters...
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WatchJames Brown went to Harvard so he could one day do this interview with a spokesinfant for a financial services company. When Brown retires, I will remember him by this quote: “All right, E-Trade Baby, always a pleasure talking to you.”
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WatchThis Baby Flamehead cover of the Action News theme is awesome; I’m sad I’m just learning of it now. From the YouTube description:Our cover of one of the best pop songs ever. We always got a response to this when we played it live. And we were stunned to realize, while on tour, that it was syndicated, and everyone in the country was familiar with it. (thx, Sara)
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WatchAnd maybe if we’d never come this way
Then we would live and prosper
But I doubt it
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A discussion on the retirement of Phlex, Phantoms...
Dan: Phlex is retiring! "'Phlex will miss the Phantoms a great deal, but it’s time for him to move to a new chapter in his life,' said Phlex’s spokesman, Andrew Hill. Phlex will assist in the search for a new representative for the Phantoms organization.... All fans will be encouraged to sign a giant farewell card that will be presented to Phlex as a sendoff at his retirement party."
Molly: Ha! I loved Phlex, but the only real reason to go to Phantoms games was that they fight more in minor league hockey.
Dan: Ha, is that true?
Molly: That may be an assumption based on the movie Slap Shot.
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Excerpts from a job posting for Mascot...
Assist the Gorilla at all appearances
enhance the Gorilla’s image
track all expenses as it relates to the Gorilla budget
Use creativity to enhance the Gorilla’s image
Provide high level of customer service with groups requesting an appearance from the Gorilla in order to build relationships throughout the community and state (source via whelliston)
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“Writing is a demanding profession and a selfish one. And because it is selfish...”
– “Introduction,” Patterns, Rod Serling.
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WatchTruly, the best way to experience the Mummers Parade is on television, for moments like this.
“‘This kid is tough!’ Gus Johnson exclaimed on the CBS broadcast,...”
– Kyle Whelliston in One Beautiful Season. That would King Cobra, a brand once endorsed by Fred “The Hammer” Williamson. One day, a player with the last name Colt will wear No. 45, and I will be happy.