I've said before how I could probably dedicate this entire blog to hating Glenn Beck, but I didn't. However, in this post I'm going to try and exercise those demons by pouring a bunch of hate on Beck's fat ugly face.
Lately, Beck has been saying anything he can to galvanize his base against health care reform. Here is Keith Olbermann, just recently, telling Beck to "go to hell."
I'm not a huge fan of Olbermann either, but I agree with him when it comes to Beck. I'm not sure, but Beck might be the "worst person in the world" on Olbermann's show more then anyone else ever.
Here:
And here:
And then here:
There are much more, but I think you get the idea. For good measure however, here is Beck throwing a frog into, what he claims, is a pot of boiling water.
Whether Beck did that for real, or not, it is still utterly ridiculous behavior. Glenn Beck IS bad for America.
What I Hate Most About This: This guys is a lunatic and yet he is one of the most popular TV personalities in America. What does that say for our people and our country? Why would anyone want this tool to be their main spokesman? I just don't get it.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Dirty Gator Caught Eye Gouging
In football dog piles almost anything can happen. From bending an opponent's fingers back, to pulling on ears, even yanking on a player's testicles.
Most of the time, there are so many players in the pile, viewers can't see whats going on under there. This weekend as the Florida Gators beat the Georgia Bulldogs, a dirty play was caught on tape in stunning high-definition.
Same play, even slower slow motion.
Apparently, the guilty player Brandon Spikes, has been suspended for his actions. But astonishingly, his suspension is only for the first half of the Gators' next game.
Only one half of a game?! An Oregon player was suspended the entire season after he pulled this crap:
The NCAA may cut Blount's suspension short, but at least it was for more then just half a game!
What I hate most about this: Dirty plays are one thing, but Spikes could have permanently blinded that Georgia player. It looks like he's trying to completely scoop his eye out Kill Bill style!
Most of the time, there are so many players in the pile, viewers can't see whats going on under there. This weekend as the Florida Gators beat the Georgia Bulldogs, a dirty play was caught on tape in stunning high-definition.
Same play, even slower slow motion.
Apparently, the guilty player Brandon Spikes, has been suspended for his actions. But astonishingly, his suspension is only for the first half of the Gators' next game.
Only one half of a game?! An Oregon player was suspended the entire season after he pulled this crap:
The NCAA may cut Blount's suspension short, but at least it was for more then just half a game!
What I hate most about this: Dirty plays are one thing, but Spikes could have permanently blinded that Georgia player. It looks like he's trying to completely scoop his eye out Kill Bill style!
Hey Jets, Stop Talking and Start Winning
In the beginning, the Jets' new moxie was entertaining. Trash talking like this was fun. (Video embedding was disabled)
Now, the Jets' record is 4 - 4 and its time to stop talking and start winning games.
This past weekend, the Jets lost the the Dolphins for the second time this season. On Monday, I listened attentively to the radio, waiting for all the displaced Jets fans in South Florida to call into the station and talk their usual trash talk. But they were no where to be found.
Where did all the Jets fans go? The Friday before their second showdown with their rival Dolphins, Jets fans were quite vocal about revenge and how they'd win on their home turf (which is actually in New Jersey).
Then the Fins won again and Jets fans vanish into thin air. Their coach, however, still has the cojones to keep running his mouth.
I call this picture "Fat Loser."
Here is a video made by a Dolphins fan, mocking Rex Ryan's post-game comments after the Jets second loss to the Fins this season:
The highly revered, angelic Tony Dungy, even commented on how the Jets should shut their mouths and just play. Coach Ryan rejected the criticism.
What I hate most about this: After a team beats you, TWICE, shut up about them. You lost and there is no amount of talking that can change it.
Now, the Jets' record is 4 - 4 and its time to stop talking and start winning games.
This past weekend, the Jets lost the the Dolphins for the second time this season. On Monday, I listened attentively to the radio, waiting for all the displaced Jets fans in South Florida to call into the station and talk their usual trash talk. But they were no where to be found.
Where did all the Jets fans go? The Friday before their second showdown with their rival Dolphins, Jets fans were quite vocal about revenge and how they'd win on their home turf (which is actually in New Jersey).
Then the Fins won again and Jets fans vanish into thin air. Their coach, however, still has the cojones to keep running his mouth.
I call this picture "Fat Loser."
Here is a video made by a Dolphins fan, mocking Rex Ryan's post-game comments after the Jets second loss to the Fins this season:
The highly revered, angelic Tony Dungy, even commented on how the Jets should shut their mouths and just play. Coach Ryan rejected the criticism.
What I hate most about this: After a team beats you, TWICE, shut up about them. You lost and there is no amount of talking that can change it.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
FAU Football Sucks
Would Fau football fans rather loose on campus in their own stadium? Would it even make a difference with a team like this?
With all the losing, I never wanted to be hard on the players. I could tell they were trying as hard as possible. But are they really?
On Halloween, I went to my first FAU football game. Being a homecoming game, there was a nice turnout, even though its a little bit of a drive from FAU's Boca Raton campus to Lockhart Stadium, where the Owls play home games.
The game was such a disaster! Every single time the Owls made a big play, the very next move would be false start penalty or even the dreaded "too many men on the field" penalty. Too many men on the field, seriously Owls?
Since I was at the game with excellent company, I still had an OK time. But losing like that can definitely turn away fledgling Owl fans.
What I Hate Most About This: There is no excuse for all the monumental mistakes the Owls made. If I didn't know any better, I might think they were trying to give the game away, over and over again.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Christians And The War On Halloween
First let me add this disclaimer. I don't hate Christians or any religious group.
What I do hate, is how they try and force their views on everyone and lobby for censorship of anything they don't agree with. Specifically for this post, the subject is Christian's war on Halloween.
Most everyone has had that neighbor who hands out religious pamphlets and pennies instead of candy on Halloween.
I disagree with this kind of pandering to children. If you don't want to give candy, then don't. Shut the front light and don't answer your door. But don't try and plant your beliefs into kids' heads when they're trying to have fun. I'm sure their parents are doing a fine job of screwing them up anyways.
Here is a video illustrating an extreme case of religious lunacy.
Need more evidence that Pat Robertson is a blasphemous hate peddler?
Robertson and cronies blaming Hurricane Katrina on abortion:
Robertson and Jerry Falwell blaming "the abortionists, feminists, gays and lesbians, and the ACLU" for 9/11:
What I hate most about this: Seriously??? Vampire gummy bears and demonic possessed M&M's: sounds delicious. These people belong in the Middle Ages. If Pat Robertson lived in my neighborhood, I'd egg the crap out of his house every Halloween and maybe Christmas too.
What I do hate, is how they try and force their views on everyone and lobby for censorship of anything they don't agree with. Specifically for this post, the subject is Christian's war on Halloween.
Most everyone has had that neighbor who hands out religious pamphlets and pennies instead of candy on Halloween.
I disagree with this kind of pandering to children. If you don't want to give candy, then don't. Shut the front light and don't answer your door. But don't try and plant your beliefs into kids' heads when they're trying to have fun. I'm sure their parents are doing a fine job of screwing them up anyways.
Here is a video illustrating an extreme case of religious lunacy.
Need more evidence that Pat Robertson is a blasphemous hate peddler?
Robertson and cronies blaming Hurricane Katrina on abortion:
Robertson and Jerry Falwell blaming "the abortionists, feminists, gays and lesbians, and the ACLU" for 9/11:
What I hate most about this: Seriously??? Vampire gummy bears and demonic possessed M&M's: sounds delicious. These people belong in the Middle Ages. If Pat Robertson lived in my neighborhood, I'd egg the crap out of his house every Halloween and maybe Christmas too.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Pedro Martinez: So We Meet Again
On Thursday night, Pedro Martinez is slated to start for the Philadelphia Phillies in New York versus the Yankees for Game Two of the World Series.
This holds great significance considering the history between the ex-Red Sox pitcher and the Pinstripes. This ESPN video illustrates some of those memorable moments.
That's right, you saw Martinez throw a then 72-year-old Yankees bench coach, Don Zimmer, to the ground like a conquistador o-laying a bull.
In fairness, Zimmer charged at Martinez during a bench clearing brawl, which just so happened to be incited by Martinez after he threw a fastball behind Karim Garcia's head. As a player, Zimmer himself had been hit in the head by a pitch, so he took extra offense to Martinez's head hunting from the mound.
In baseball, throwing behind a player, or high and tight near a player's head can cause a fight. Major League Baseball has done a good job at keeping video clips of baseball fights off the net, especially the Martinez/Zimmer tussle. This grainy bootleg video is the best out there.
Here's a clip of Martinez in an interview being a jerk about throwing at Garcia's head.
Afterwards, Martinez had some rocky starts against the Bronx Bombers. His late inning melt-down in Game Seven of the 2003 ALCS helped send the Red Sox home instead of to the World Series. The next season, after getting rocked again, Martinez called the Yanks his daddy.
Here's Martinez having a grand old time with pitching legend Juan Marichal at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic. Despite its acceptance in other cultures, in America: cockfighting is unsavory.
For these reasons and more, we Yankee fans hate Pedro. Apparently, Martinez is looking forward to once again pitching at Yankee stadium in a big game with huge implications.
With Alex Rodriguez finally playing this postseason like the best player in baseball, and the rest of the batting order knocking the leather off baseballs: you called down the thunder Pedro, now you got it.
What I hate most about this: Pedro Martinez. I've hated him for so very long. Leaving the Red Sox and playing in the National League will never change that, and I just can not wait for the Yankees to light him up Thursday night in New York.
***EDIT*** ESPN removed that video since the World Series has ended and the Yankees won! Even better, the Yankees beat Pedro in Game 6 to clinch their 27th World Series Championship! *** November 5 2009***
This holds great significance considering the history between the ex-Red Sox pitcher and the Pinstripes. This ESPN video illustrates some of those memorable moments.
That's right, you saw Martinez throw a then 72-year-old Yankees bench coach, Don Zimmer, to the ground like a conquistador o-laying a bull.
In fairness, Zimmer charged at Martinez during a bench clearing brawl, which just so happened to be incited by Martinez after he threw a fastball behind Karim Garcia's head. As a player, Zimmer himself had been hit in the head by a pitch, so he took extra offense to Martinez's head hunting from the mound.
In baseball, throwing behind a player, or high and tight near a player's head can cause a fight. Major League Baseball has done a good job at keeping video clips of baseball fights off the net, especially the Martinez/Zimmer tussle. This grainy bootleg video is the best out there.
Here's a clip of Martinez in an interview being a jerk about throwing at Garcia's head.
Afterwards, Martinez had some rocky starts against the Bronx Bombers. His late inning melt-down in Game Seven of the 2003 ALCS helped send the Red Sox home instead of to the World Series. The next season, after getting rocked again, Martinez called the Yanks his daddy.
Here's Martinez having a grand old time with pitching legend Juan Marichal at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic. Despite its acceptance in other cultures, in America: cockfighting is unsavory.
For these reasons and more, we Yankee fans hate Pedro. Apparently, Martinez is looking forward to once again pitching at Yankee stadium in a big game with huge implications.
With Alex Rodriguez finally playing this postseason like the best player in baseball, and the rest of the batting order knocking the leather off baseballs: you called down the thunder Pedro, now you got it.
What I hate most about this: Pedro Martinez. I've hated him for so very long. Leaving the Red Sox and playing in the National League will never change that, and I just can not wait for the Yankees to light him up Thursday night in New York.
***EDIT*** ESPN removed that video since the World Series has ended and the Yankees won! Even better, the Yankees beat Pedro in Game 6 to clinch their 27th World Series Championship! *** November 5 2009***
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Enough With The Obama/Hitler Comparisons
For almost a year now, intelligent people have been forced to endure all kinds of idiocy coming from opponents of health care reform and people who oppose Obama's presidency. Perhaps the most ludicrous assertions from the right are the constant comparisons of Obama to Hitler.
Now, I could spend hours attempting to seek out this mysterious link between Obama and Hitler, but such a thing doesn't exist and it is more entertaining to make fun of these crazy people.
Here is a video that pokes fun at this political anomaly:
Here is Jon Stewart's The Daily Show bringing some Obama/Hitler comedy:
Ok, so maybe Obama isn't just like Hitler. Maybe, just maybe, Obama is the Anti-Christ?
Congressman Barney Frank addresses the Nazi/Hitler comparisons among other things at a town hall meeting:
It was refreshing to see Frank treat that stupid lady with the same contempt she brought to the town hall meeting.
What I hate most about this: Baseless comparisons and accusations do nothing but insight negative emotions, especially within people who are not capable of rational thought. In reality, Obama and Hitler's similarities begin and end with successful public speaking and popularity among their supporters.
Now, I could spend hours attempting to seek out this mysterious link between Obama and Hitler, but such a thing doesn't exist and it is more entertaining to make fun of these crazy people.
Here is a video that pokes fun at this political anomaly:
Here is Jon Stewart's The Daily Show bringing some Obama/Hitler comedy:
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Ok, so maybe Obama isn't just like Hitler. Maybe, just maybe, Obama is the Anti-Christ?
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Congressman Barney Frank addresses the Nazi/Hitler comparisons among other things at a town hall meeting:
It was refreshing to see Frank treat that stupid lady with the same contempt she brought to the town hall meeting.
What I hate most about this: Baseless comparisons and accusations do nothing but insight negative emotions, especially within people who are not capable of rational thought. In reality, Obama and Hitler's similarities begin and end with successful public speaking and popularity among their supporters.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Million Dollar Douche Bags
I don't know exactly why, but I hate these guys.
I'm a fan of Bravo's smash hit Top Chef, and after an episode the other night, Bravo led into this show, Million Dollar Listing.
I was on the computer anyway, so I didn't change the channel immediately. After a few minutes of this show however, I couldn't change the channel enough.
I don't usually enjoy Bravo's other shows either.
Let's see, there is the other real estate show, Flipping Out. Flipping out is a show about this real estate douche, Jeff Lewis, who has extreme OCD and uses it as an excuse to be an abusive dick.
Then there is the Real Housewives shows from various cities. Whether its Orange County, Atlanta, or New Jersey: I hate all these bitches. Here's an example what kind of crap this show is about.
Here's another shining example of these ladies' classiness:
What I hate most about this: Bravo: your programming is awful. What might be worse is people love this garbage. All these shows keep making new seasons and after Top Chef is over, I can't change the channel fast enough.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Where The Wild Things Disappoint
Ever since 1994 when I saw the video he directed for Sabotage by the Beastie Boys, I've been a Spike Jonze fan. One of the best videos of all time.
In 1999 Jonze really broke through with the totally weird yet compelling film Being John Malkovich. That year Jonze also acted superbly with a supporting role a fantastic film called Three Kings, and it seemed his star was on the rise.
Fast forward to the present. Jonze just wrapped after over three years of filming and $100 million in spending. The studio wasn't too happy with the film, and that was fine with me considering only uninspired mainstream cash cow movies truly make studios happy.
Usually I attempt to temper my expectations of films, because it lessens the chance for disappointment. But I had trouble not being extra excited for Jonze's Wild Things.
The trailers were stunning. The film goes from one brilliant set to another. The costumes are incredible and the film's 'look' is amazing.
Its hard to imagine how Jonze and co-writer David Eggers were going to derive 100+ minutes of film from a 19 page children's book, which I include a video of here:
The result of Jonze and Eggers' painstaking artistry is an extremely personal film that is just, well, sort of boring.
With its PG rating, Wild Things is a children's film with themes too mature for a child to digest. The movie doesn't seem strictly for adults either. Really, the film seems like a movie for Jonze and Eggers, and maybe that's alright. I just wish it wasn't such a bummer.
What I hate most about this: The movie tries to be so deep, and sometimes it is, but overall it never elevates to its true potential.
In 1999 Jonze really broke through with the totally weird yet compelling film Being John Malkovich. That year Jonze also acted superbly with a supporting role a fantastic film called Three Kings, and it seemed his star was on the rise.
Fast forward to the present. Jonze just wrapped after over three years of filming and $100 million in spending. The studio wasn't too happy with the film, and that was fine with me considering only uninspired mainstream cash cow movies truly make studios happy.
Usually I attempt to temper my expectations of films, because it lessens the chance for disappointment. But I had trouble not being extra excited for Jonze's Wild Things.
The trailers were stunning. The film goes from one brilliant set to another. The costumes are incredible and the film's 'look' is amazing.
Its hard to imagine how Jonze and co-writer David Eggers were going to derive 100+ minutes of film from a 19 page children's book, which I include a video of here:
The result of Jonze and Eggers' painstaking artistry is an extremely personal film that is just, well, sort of boring.
With its PG rating, Wild Things is a children's film with themes too mature for a child to digest. The movie doesn't seem strictly for adults either. Really, the film seems like a movie for Jonze and Eggers, and maybe that's alright. I just wish it wasn't such a bummer.
What I hate most about this: The movie tries to be so deep, and sometimes it is, but overall it never elevates to its true potential.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Extortion isn't cool
Over the past few months two huge extortion schemes/sex scandals surfaced before the public eye.
First celebrity target was Rick Pitino, future hall of fame Men's Basketball Coach at Louisville University.
Now its David Letterman, who strangely made the news public on his show.
Extortion disgusts me. Insane media coverage just makes it worse.
In Letterman's case, the would-be blackmailer wasn't actually any of the female employees he slept with, just a stupid man looking to make some money.
But in Pitino's case, the woman he slept with waited years to try and extort him. Her false claims fell on deaf ears but the story was on every front page and the media frenzy had begun. More details here or here.
What I hate most about this: It takes two to tango. This fake outrage directed at Letterman is ridiculous. Though Pitino and Letterman's actions were unsavory to most, those women slept with them willingly. Probably quite eagerly. Like its that big of a surprise that an unmarried late night talk show MEGA star would sleep with female co-workers??? Get over it.
First celebrity target was Rick Pitino, future hall of fame Men's Basketball Coach at Louisville University.
Now its David Letterman, who strangely made the news public on his show.
Extortion disgusts me. Insane media coverage just makes it worse.
In Letterman's case, the would-be blackmailer wasn't actually any of the female employees he slept with, just a stupid man looking to make some money.
But in Pitino's case, the woman he slept with waited years to try and extort him. Her false claims fell on deaf ears but the story was on every front page and the media frenzy had begun. More details here or here.
What I hate most about this: It takes two to tango. This fake outrage directed at Letterman is ridiculous. Though Pitino and Letterman's actions were unsavory to most, those women slept with them willingly. Probably quite eagerly. Like its that big of a surprise that an unmarried late night talk show MEGA star would sleep with female co-workers??? Get over it.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
What has Obama done so far?
If you type "what has" into a Google search bar, the first Google query suggestion that appears is "what has Obama done so far."
Is this because people who oppose Obama are constantly wondering what he's doing next to ruin America? Or, perhaps Obama supporters keep checking to see him actually fulfill some of his major campaign promises? Probably both.
Obama opponents have been very vocal since his election, but lately some Obama supporters are seriously wondering when the real "change" was going to come.
Maybe now that this issue ended up on Saturday Night Live, the public attention will grow.
With the previously mentioned congressional super majority, why isn't the ball rolling? Why does it seem like Obama is working hard but nothing is getting accomplished?
Though George Bush set records for vacation time, he had no problems successfully advancing his agenda. If one were to type "George W Bush first year in office" into a Google search bar, some interesting sites come up.
The exact reputability of those sites is unknown to me, but they sound on point. No one stood in Bush's way when he was systematically crapping on American and global communities. In fact, the only turd I can remember Bush not being able to sqeeze through Congress was his social security reform agenda.
Bill Maher commented on these things and more back in June:
What I hate most about this: Bush and Cheney did what they wanted without giving a sh#t what their opposition said. They didn't lend any olive branches and their party backed them up. Enough photo ops Obama, get off my T.V. and get some legislation passed!
Is this because people who oppose Obama are constantly wondering what he's doing next to ruin America? Or, perhaps Obama supporters keep checking to see him actually fulfill some of his major campaign promises? Probably both.
Obama opponents have been very vocal since his election, but lately some Obama supporters are seriously wondering when the real "change" was going to come.
Maybe now that this issue ended up on Saturday Night Live, the public attention will grow.
With the previously mentioned congressional super majority, why isn't the ball rolling? Why does it seem like Obama is working hard but nothing is getting accomplished?
Though George Bush set records for vacation time, he had no problems successfully advancing his agenda. If one were to type "George W Bush first year in office" into a Google search bar, some interesting sites come up.
The exact reputability of those sites is unknown to me, but they sound on point. No one stood in Bush's way when he was systematically crapping on American and global communities. In fact, the only turd I can remember Bush not being able to sqeeze through Congress was his social security reform agenda.
Bill Maher commented on these things and more back in June:
What I hate most about this: Bush and Cheney did what they wanted without giving a sh#t what their opposition said. They didn't lend any olive branches and their party backed them up. Enough photo ops Obama, get off my T.V. and get some legislation passed!
Democratic Stupid Majority
In late June, after 8 months in election limbo, former comedian Al Franken's Senate seat victory was confirmed and a Democratic supermajority was born.
It seemed nothing could block the president and people's mandate for change. Health care and climate change reform were on their way! Wrong Wrong Wrong.
Real health care reform seems more and more out of reach by the day. Votes are delayed and hopes for a public option look grim. Discussions of single-payer system remained not only off the table, but still locked in a dark closet some where.
Climate change reform is still on the shelf and will be, at least till next year. Democrats have made so many concessions to opponents and lobbyists, if and when bills get passed, they're nearly gutted of any true reform.
The Daily Show illustrates these dilemmas far better and funnier than I can:
What I hate most about this: Democrats find ways to fail constantly. Its like they're always waiting for next election. Fine, wait till 2010 elections. Hopefully then people will turn out to vote like they did for the presidential election and get rid of some of you roadblock congressmen(or women).
It seemed nothing could block the president and people's mandate for change. Health care and climate change reform were on their way! Wrong Wrong Wrong.
Real health care reform seems more and more out of reach by the day. Votes are delayed and hopes for a public option look grim. Discussions of single-payer system remained not only off the table, but still locked in a dark closet some where.
Climate change reform is still on the shelf and will be, at least till next year. Democrats have made so many concessions to opponents and lobbyists, if and when bills get passed, they're nearly gutted of any true reform.
The Daily Show illustrates these dilemmas far better and funnier than I can:
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What I hate most about this: Democrats find ways to fail constantly. Its like they're always waiting for next election. Fine, wait till 2010 elections. Hopefully then people will turn out to vote like they did for the presidential election and get rid of some of you roadblock congressmen(or women).
Friday, October 2, 2009
Angel Nick Adenhart's Memory Honored In Champagne Bath
Early in the 2009 MLB season, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim gave one of their star prospects his first major league start. That evening Nick Adenhart pitched 6 innings of shut out baseball and sadly, later that night he was killed by a drunk driver.
The Angels played the whole season with heavy hearts, keeping Adenhart's locker intact. His jersey would travel with the team on road trips. To on lookers it was apparent how close this rookie player was with his teammates.
Fast forward to the end of September. The Angels clinched the AL West division and celebrate customarily with champagne bathes in the club house. Adenhart's jersey got a generous champagne bath as well. Every team in baseball celebrates clinching divisions this way.
So what do I hate about this story? Nothing, I think its great. What I hate is the media criticism that fell upon the team for pouring alcohol on Adenhart's jersey, when ironically enough, his life was taken by a drunk driver.
What I hate most about this: In hindsight, it makes sense. But give the Angels a break! No one in that clubhouse made that connection. They were simply celebrating the way teams always have. Perhaps it was in bad taste, but only if you frame it that way. The way I see it, they were just acting like Adenhart was there with them, bathing in glorious champagne with his teammates like they knew he would have.
The Angels played the whole season with heavy hearts, keeping Adenhart's locker intact. His jersey would travel with the team on road trips. To on lookers it was apparent how close this rookie player was with his teammates.
Fast forward to the end of September. The Angels clinched the AL West division and celebrate customarily with champagne bathes in the club house. Adenhart's jersey got a generous champagne bath as well. Every team in baseball celebrates clinching divisions this way.
So what do I hate about this story? Nothing, I think its great. What I hate is the media criticism that fell upon the team for pouring alcohol on Adenhart's jersey, when ironically enough, his life was taken by a drunk driver.
What I hate most about this: In hindsight, it makes sense. But give the Angels a break! No one in that clubhouse made that connection. They were simply celebrating the way teams always have. Perhaps it was in bad taste, but only if you frame it that way. The way I see it, they were just acting like Adenhart was there with them, bathing in glorious champagne with his teammates like they knew he would have.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
True Blood Season 2 Finale SUCKED
I LOVE True Blood! I even love the opening credits song:
But I HATE HATE HATED the last 2 episodes!
Like many True Blood fans around the world, I was anticipating the final few episodes of the latest season. Beware extreme spoilers:
This Sopranos Series Finale cliffhanger left audiences around the world thinking someone sat on the remote:
Luckily HBO made up for the True Blood letdown by replacing it with another sure-hit: Bored To Death
I've been a Jason Schwartzman fan since his debut in Wes Anderson's Rushmore and the pilot episode was pretty cool.
What I hate most about this: I know cliffhangers is HBO's forte but come on! Now, I have to wait months to derive that lost satisfaction from True Blood Season 3. Damn you HBO!
But I HATE HATE HATED the last 2 episodes!
Like many True Blood fans around the world, I was anticipating the final few episodes of the latest season. Beware extreme spoilers:
- A new character, Queen Sophie, is introduced and she's awful. She was so annoying and had way too much screen time when other more interesting things were happening around Bon Temps. Here is her intro (for mature audiences).
- I'm sick of Tara and her Mom. Both their characters suck and it'd be cool if they could be eaten by a werewolf or whatever.
- Its also troubling to me how HBO is positioning Eric as the new villain for season 3. I sort of like Eric and I'd prefer him as an ally to Bill and Sookie rather then a villain but I guess audiences will have to wait and see how it turns out.
This Sopranos Series Finale cliffhanger left audiences around the world thinking someone sat on the remote:
Luckily HBO made up for the True Blood letdown by replacing it with another sure-hit: Bored To Death
I've been a Jason Schwartzman fan since his debut in Wes Anderson's Rushmore and the pilot episode was pretty cool.
What I hate most about this: I know cliffhangers is HBO's forte but come on! Now, I have to wait months to derive that lost satisfaction from True Blood Season 3. Damn you HBO!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Favre Hate Turns To Love Again
If you type "Brett Favre go away" in a Google search, various sites will show up spewing hatred at Farve to stay away from football after his multiple retirements and returns to the NFL.
It is true, Farve played the whole I'm retired/now I'm not routine into the ground. The media coverage of his retirements and comebacks was unrelenting; Rachel Nichols of ESPN was virtually camped out on his lawn for what seemed like weeks.
Someone put cheesey emo music to a montage of Favre's retirements and returns:
Tears flow when Favre leaves Green Bay:
However, when he left the Jets last season, there were no tears.
So everyone was hating on Favre for his constant waffling. Finally after shoulder surgery and recovery decision was made for him to return to the NFL on his old team's arch rival: the Minnesota Vikings.
Now, the Vikings stand undefeated and after this game winning play:
the old gunslinger everyone was begging to "go away" reclaims his place as one of the most exciting players in the NFL.
What I hate most about this: All the people hating on him (which for once wasn't me) are the same people filling up the airwaves with talks about how great he is again. All kinds of people are cashing in on Favre's return and the indecision that proceeded it, but this commercial is fun:
It is true, Farve played the whole I'm retired/now I'm not routine into the ground. The media coverage of his retirements and comebacks was unrelenting; Rachel Nichols of ESPN was virtually camped out on his lawn for what seemed like weeks.
Someone put cheesey emo music to a montage of Favre's retirements and returns:
Tears flow when Favre leaves Green Bay:
However, when he left the Jets last season, there were no tears.
So everyone was hating on Favre for his constant waffling. Finally after shoulder surgery and recovery decision was made for him to return to the NFL on his old team's arch rival: the Minnesota Vikings.
Now, the Vikings stand undefeated and after this game winning play:
the old gunslinger everyone was begging to "go away" reclaims his place as one of the most exciting players in the NFL.
What I hate most about this: All the people hating on him (which for once wasn't me) are the same people filling up the airwaves with talks about how great he is again. All kinds of people are cashing in on Favre's return and the indecision that proceeded it, but this commercial is fun:
Gagging Tigers find a way to make blogger look like a fool
Two weeks ago I was complaining about boring divisional races this season in the MLB. Well the choking dog Detroit Tigers found a way to make things interesting after all.
As I'm writing this, the Minnesota Twins are resting before they play game two in a double header tonight in Detroit. Earlier today the Twins won a nail biter in extra innings to pull within 1 game of the division leading Tigers, who have squandered a 7 game lead in under 2 weeks. Tonight they face the Tiger's Ace Justin Verlander with a chance to tie for the division lead just days before the playoffs begin.
So I was wrong, big deal. It happens occasionally, in fact I was wrong again here about Kevin Kolb.
Basically I said Kolb was not worth watching and he proved me wrong by throwing for 327 yards 2 touchdowns. He put some icing on my humble cake with an additional rushing TD.
What I hate most about this: Being wrong of course. In the future when I'm wrong about hating on something, however unlikely that may seem, I'll address it similarly.
As I'm writing this, the Minnesota Twins are resting before they play game two in a double header tonight in Detroit. Earlier today the Twins won a nail biter in extra innings to pull within 1 game of the division leading Tigers, who have squandered a 7 game lead in under 2 weeks. Tonight they face the Tiger's Ace Justin Verlander with a chance to tie for the division lead just days before the playoffs begin.
So I was wrong, big deal. It happens occasionally, in fact I was wrong again here about Kevin Kolb.
Basically I said Kolb was not worth watching and he proved me wrong by throwing for 327 yards 2 touchdowns. He put some icing on my humble cake with an additional rushing TD.
What I hate most about this: Being wrong of course. In the future when I'm wrong about hating on something, however unlikely that may seem, I'll address it similarly.
Cool customer Katie Couric drinks Glenn Beck's milkshake
Watch Glenn Beck, fake journalist, fake comedian, and TV slime ball, squirm like a little bitty worm on Katie Couric's big f*!#*'n hook.
Perhaps, Beck is not used to being asked to explain comments he mindlessly regurgitates into the airwaves. Here are the initial comments Couric's questions are regarding:
If I was so inclined, this whole blog could be dedicated to hating Glenn Beck. Whether he's lying or crying, Beck squeezes out new verbal feces daily, almost as if he wants to provide coal for my hate fire.
What is more troubling is the amount of Americans who swallow this guys words whole without chewing (or thinking). How can so many people in this country be so misinformed and hateful that what this guy says appeals to them so greatly?
So enter the incredibly smart, cunning, professional, beautiful, (insert additional flattering adjectives here) Katie Couric. One of the last real heroic journalists, she provides Beck a chance to explain his silly comments and all he can do is weasel around in his chair, accuse Couric of attempting to "trap" him and get "sound bites", and dodge dodge dodge. Couric smartly replies, "this interview will be unedited" and Beck just continues stammering and looking stupid.
Whats wrong Beck? Why are you so frightened to explain something you said? Is it because what you said was so ignorant? Or, perhaps explaining it would force you to dig that hole you started, a little deeper. Well I say: keep digging Beck! Dig like you're going to China and maybe you'll find Hades along the way.
What I hate most about this: I HATE Glenn Beck's stupid, stupid face, all the words that come out of it, and all the idiots that worship him.
Perhaps, Beck is not used to being asked to explain comments he mindlessly regurgitates into the airwaves. Here are the initial comments Couric's questions are regarding:
If I was so inclined, this whole blog could be dedicated to hating Glenn Beck. Whether he's lying or crying, Beck squeezes out new verbal feces daily, almost as if he wants to provide coal for my hate fire.
What is more troubling is the amount of Americans who swallow this guys words whole without chewing (or thinking). How can so many people in this country be so misinformed and hateful that what this guy says appeals to them so greatly?
So enter the incredibly smart, cunning, professional, beautiful, (insert additional flattering adjectives here) Katie Couric. One of the last real heroic journalists, she provides Beck a chance to explain his silly comments and all he can do is weasel around in his chair, accuse Couric of attempting to "trap" him and get "sound bites", and dodge dodge dodge. Couric smartly replies, "this interview will be unedited" and Beck just continues stammering and looking stupid.
Whats wrong Beck? Why are you so frightened to explain something you said? Is it because what you said was so ignorant? Or, perhaps explaining it would force you to dig that hole you started, a little deeper. Well I say: keep digging Beck! Dig like you're going to China and maybe you'll find Hades along the way.
What I hate most about this: I HATE Glenn Beck's stupid, stupid face, all the words that come out of it, and all the idiots that worship him.
Monday, September 28, 2009
T.O. handles baiting from Buffalo reporters
Love the hat and sunglasses Terrell.
After Terrell Owens' consecutive reception streak was broken at 185 games, the Buffalo media relentlessly tried to get a rise out of him, but to no avail.
Owens' reputation as a controversial sound bite gold mine speaks for itself, but with since being cut by the Dallas Cowboys, labeled a distraction in the locker room and a bad team mate, and signing with a new team the Buffalo Bills, T.O. is trying hard to be a model citizen.
This is why I was sad to see the Buffalo media baiting him so much in the post-game press conference. They went beyond doing their jobs and were just annoying while trying to make news by getting Owens to bash his newest quarterback or coaches.
Owens did an outstanding job navigating repetitive questions but with the Bills struggling, its safe to assume no matter how hard T.O. tries to be a good teammate, with enough media prodding he'll eventually give them what they want: more T.O. drama.
What I hate most about this: Poor T.O. the media builds 'em up just to break 'em down.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Hey MLB, can a guy get a division race?
This baseball season is ending without very much excitement. If it weren't for the NL wild card race, it would be devoid of any action all together. That is, unless you count bench clearing brawls like the one between the Yanks and Jays in Toronto a few nights ago.
With the Yankees having such a huge lead in their division and the Red Sox having a sizable lead in the AL wild card race, things have gotten pretty boring in the MLB.
However there was one exciting series this week between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants, the two NL teams battling it out for the final NL playoff spot. On Wednesday night San Francisco, aided by a 9th inning error from Troy Tulowitzki (a solid defensive player who hardly ever makes fielding mistakes) came 90 feet away from tying the game after trailing going into the final inning.
I turned on the game to see the botched double play attempt and was immediately draw into the tension of the game. I thought to myself, this is what this season has been missing! Two teams battling for their very survival, while the rest of the leagues' playoff spots are virtually set in stone.
Unfortunately, the Giants didn't get the final hit to tie the game, and the Rockies have a 3 game lead in the wild card race. I guess I'll just have to pay more attention to the NFL until October comes and MLB action revs up again.
With the Yankees having such a huge lead in their division and the Red Sox having a sizable lead in the AL wild card race, things have gotten pretty boring in the MLB.
However there was one exciting series this week between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants, the two NL teams battling it out for the final NL playoff spot. On Wednesday night San Francisco, aided by a 9th inning error from Troy Tulowitzki (a solid defensive player who hardly ever makes fielding mistakes) came 90 feet away from tying the game after trailing going into the final inning.
I turned on the game to see the botched double play attempt and was immediately draw into the tension of the game. I thought to myself, this is what this season has been missing! Two teams battling for their very survival, while the rest of the leagues' playoff spots are virtually set in stone.
Unfortunately, the Giants didn't get the final hit to tie the game, and the Rockies have a 3 game lead in the wild card race. I guess I'll just have to pay more attention to the NFL until October comes and MLB action revs up again.
Joe Wilson Sucks
No one should be yelling during a presidential address. This is not he British Parliament. Wilson's childish behavior illustrates why it is nearly impossible for Congressmen and women to work together to accomplish anything.
The House of Representatives is now preparing to "rebuke" Wilson, whatever that means. Where were all the rude hecklers when George W Bush was driving our country into the ground? Perhaps they were busy counting the money the all receive from countless sleazy lobbying firms.
Jimmy Carter had some interesting thoughts about the incident:
I don't know if I completely agree with what Mr. Carter said, I think Wilson just did what he did because he's an *expletive.* I guess thats just how they do things in South Carolina.
Facebook: get over yourself.
People, enough already with the wall posts!
These people are all my "friends," and in real life they're cool and interesting, but when they sign onto Facebook they turn into boring self important wastetoids excreting asinine comments about trivial crap all over my home page.
I really don't care when you're eating, on your way to the gym, or how much you <3 your bf (or gf for that matter). Fantastic, you go to the gym! You must be so fit and productive. Applause. Your gym medal is in the mail.
If I'm trying to read interesting posts, from people who don't make 15 posts a day, I have to sift through page after page of seemingly endless threads of comments like "I'm so tired" or "bored at work." Everyone gets tired and bored at work. Telling the world about it is useless.
So before you make another post: think about if its actually something cool and interesting or worthy of being posted. And if it isn't, punch yourself in the face.
These people are all my "friends," and in real life they're cool and interesting, but when they sign onto Facebook they turn into boring self important wastetoids excreting asinine comments about trivial crap all over my home page.
I really don't care when you're eating, on your way to the gym, or how much you <3 your bf (or gf for that matter). Fantastic, you go to the gym! You must be so fit and productive. Applause. Your gym medal is in the mail.
If I'm trying to read interesting posts, from people who don't make 15 posts a day, I have to sift through page after page of seemingly endless threads of comments like "I'm so tired" or "bored at work." Everyone gets tired and bored at work. Telling the world about it is useless.
So before you make another post: think about if its actually something cool and interesting or worthy of being posted. And if it isn't, punch yourself in the face.
Texting behind the wheel
We've all done it. Its illegal in 18 states and rapidly being examined in others. Either way, its obviously quite dangerous, but we keep doing it. Why?
It seems like at some point everyday I'm caught behind someone driving terribly, only to pass them and see they're texting behind the wheel! The absolute greatest is when they're on the phone, smoking a cigarette, and rifling through their change compartment for toll money.
But lets focus on texting. This PSA from the UK was made to discourage texting while driving, and I for one think its a great idea to shine a critical light on one of the biggest dangers on the road these days.
That video is nuts! I like the message, but that's some serious gratuity.
It seems like at some point everyday I'm caught behind someone driving terribly, only to pass them and see they're texting behind the wheel! The absolute greatest is when they're on the phone, smoking a cigarette, and rifling through their change compartment for toll money.
But lets focus on texting. This PSA from the UK was made to discourage texting while driving, and I for one think its a great idea to shine a critical light on one of the biggest dangers on the road these days.
That video is nuts! I like the message, but that's some serious gratuity.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Is the NFL to dangerous?
I can't stand seeing the NFL's premier players sidelined with serious injuries.
Last week Carson Palmer was quoted saying someone is going to die in the NFL. Micheal Oriard discusses death in football here, but less terminal injuries happen to players every game.
Considering week 1 in the new NFL season:
Steelers games without Polamalu aren't the same. No one wants to see Kevin Kolb start for the Eagles this weekend except for his parents, maybe.
In week 1 of last year's NFL season Tom Brady, arguably the most popular player in the league was knocked out for the season with a knee injury. The Patriots managed to make the season interesting, but still games are better when the star players are actually playing in them.
So, can the league do anything to decrease the amount of injuries players are sustaining? Probably not. There are already rules in place to protect quarterbacks (many critics think the QBs are over-protected) but with every season welcoming players that are bigger stronger and faster then they were before the injury tolls will keep stacking up.
Last week Carson Palmer was quoted saying someone is going to die in the NFL. Micheal Oriard discusses death in football here, but less terminal injuries happen to players every game.
Considering week 1 in the new NFL season:
- Donovan McNabb, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles fractured his ribs
- Troy Polamalu, defensive mega star of the Pittsburgh Steelers was struck down by the Madden Curse with a sprained knee
- Brian Urlacher defensive captain of the Chicago Bears dislocated his wrist
Steelers games without Polamalu aren't the same. No one wants to see Kevin Kolb start for the Eagles this weekend except for his parents, maybe.
In week 1 of last year's NFL season Tom Brady, arguably the most popular player in the league was knocked out for the season with a knee injury. The Patriots managed to make the season interesting, but still games are better when the star players are actually playing in them.
So, can the league do anything to decrease the amount of injuries players are sustaining? Probably not. There are already rules in place to protect quarterbacks (many critics think the QBs are over-protected) but with every season welcoming players that are bigger stronger and faster then they were before the injury tolls will keep stacking up.
America's endless obsession with celebrities
What is Kanye West’s major malfunction? Normally, right here would be a link to this piece of video. Unfortunately the corporate powers that be are doing their best to wipe it from the world wide web. I have to say they’re doing a good job.
What I hate more then West's idiocy is how media hyenas pounce on stuff like this, and feast for days. Alas, its big ratings.
But why not have the incident on YouTube if the news networks are airing it seemingly on a loop since it occurred Sunday night?
Thankfully, YouTube still has Kanye’s other microphone missteps: I love Mike Myers' face and a backstage outburst at a previous VMA awards show.
Another video that has mysteriously disappeared from the Internet: a clip of Nathaniel Hornblower (alter ego of MCA of the Beastie Boys) storming the stage at the VMAs in 1994 to protest R.E.M.'s video "Everybody Hurts" winning best direction over Spike Jonez's video for the hit song Sabotage. That instance of rudeness was more funny then despicable and it would be nice if people would remember the VMAs is a broadcast where seemingly anything can happen.
MTV should have learned its lesson after previous public meltdowns, not to put microphones in West's face during live broadcasts, but apparently they have not. Technically, this time MTV didn’t put the mic in front of West, he ripped it from Taylor Swift's hands, only to embarrass
himself and try his best to ruin Swifts’ award moment.
What followed was another rabid media frenzy, which is common these days when it celebrities get caught on camera doing stupid things. However the frenzy lost its steam when Patrick Swayze passed away and that news became more important. The media foams at the bit for this kind of “news” yet when there is real news to be covered, they’re busy digging through Micheal Jackson autopsy files or camped out Jon and Kate's back yard.
I’m adding fuel to the media fire right now, by even mentioning West’s antics here so I’ll wrap it up with this: Kanye West is a person with ton of money and a lot of eyes on him at all times. Though it doesn't excuse his behavior, he was obviously heavily intoxicated and suffered the untimely death of his mother less than two years ago. Its impossible to tell if that contributes to his sporadic poor behavior, but to dismiss it would be unfair.
When it comes down to it: MTV sucks. They don’t even show music videos anymore.
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