Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

Truly believe that NBA TV ratings have been declining for years in large part because seeing a game in person has become too expensive for the average fan. Is it any wonder that these fans lose interest in a sporting event they can't afford? And if average fans aren't bringing their kids to games - that just means fewer new fans in the future... NFL betting note for the upcoming season - despite a 5-11 record the Carolina Panthers only lost 2-games by 8 or more points. Carolina may be worth a few bucks if they are ever getting 7+ points this season (of course if Sam Darnold starts seeing ghosts then I may rethink this idea)... All Aboard Heaven's Choo-Choo... What ever happened to Beto O'Rourke? Remember when the media tried to make Beto a thing? Maybe open borders and taking people's guns wasn't such a good message from the DNC (Beto was poster boy for both issues)... Still say Portland should be re-named New Detroit... Cool news - Walter Isaacson is working on a biography on Elon Musk. Isaacson's past biography subject's included Leonardo Da Vinci, Ben Franklin, and Steve Jobs...  

Flotsam and Jetsam

 Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

You'd have to pay me big money to watch the DNC's virtual convention but I am curious if either immigration or gun control gets mentioned. Those were two of the top issues when the primaries began just a year ago. Remember "open borders" and Beto O'Rourke bragging he was going to take your guns? I wonder what happened?... Prerecorded laugh track still doesn't laugh at Amy Schumer special. Long held the belief that Schumer's first special was only good because Anthony Jeselnik was writing or polishing her jokes... Interesting look at whether college football players could unionize or form a trade association. Disappointed that NIL (name, image and likeness) issues weren't discussed. It seems to me the best path forward would be a trade association that leverages NIL for the benefit of the players. The trade association could insist that players from other schools could not appear together in advertisements only if both players were members of the trade association. Could you imagine how eager a car dealership in Kentucky would be to pay the top recruit from Louisville and the U of Kentucky to appear in a commercial together? Or the QB's at USC and UCLA to appear in a local clothing store advertisement? That's the players' real leverage... Speaking of Beto O'Rourke - I wonder if he was even invited to the DNC... And speaking of college football - interesting article from Pat Forde. I wasn't aware the the vote (or lack thereof) of Big 10 University Presidents was never made public. Pretty sure that's because most University Presidents know that if it became public that they voted to not have football this fall the hate towards them wouldn't stop until that President was out of a job come spring...  

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

President Trump contacted Alex Rodriguez about the Wuhan virus because he wanted to check with A-Rod how the centaur community was handling the crisis. Next the President with check with Beto O'Rourke to check on how the furry community is coping...  Always thought a Lord of the Rings spoof about the "Mood Rings of Power" would be amusing. One mood ring to control them all! It would have the power to make people happy, sad, etc. If you wanted to make it an R rating you could also make the One Ring also have the power to make people horny... I see this and I automatically think "well that's proof they should re-open the golf courses!"... "It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent." - Charlie Munger... Heh Heh - are we sure this is photoshop?... Remember when ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote, "Robert Kraft is 'not the biggest name' involved in [last year's Orchids of Asia] prostitution bust"? Well Adam we're still waiting. Why was Kraft singled out? And people wonder why Patriots fans dislike ESPN... Memento Mori would be a great name for a life insurance company...

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

Somebody pretty please ask Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez if she'd eat the moon if it were made of ribs. Or better yet ask her if the Sun is her favorite planet. Please, please, please... My current life goal is to live longer than Charles Bukowski did. That means if I make it to 75 I win!... Alex Trebek is the best!... Now that Beto is in the race - when does the Rent if Too Damn High guy announce he's running for President too?... "The tools for learning are abundant. It's the desire to learn that's scarce." - Naval Ravikant... "Stinktum" should be a word. It's so much nicer sounding than either "anus" or "sphincter"... How funny would it be if Odell Beckham Jr. didn't pass the Browns physical and had to return to the Giants? I have my fingers crossed because I enjoy a certain amount of chaos...

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Where do we find such men!

- Interesting interview with Gad Saad - the Gadfather.

- The person behind Titania McGrath. I always think of her as "Tits" McGrath

- Rope lighters - wicked cool. (Hat tip Execupundit.)

- Interesting take on the situation with North Korea

- Long read on how business is the key to healthcare in the US. Employer spending on healthcare in the US is now roughly equivalent to the yearly costs to run the military.

- And just like that he goes from being Beto O'Rourke to "Jazz Hands" O'Rourke

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Nike's favorability drops across all demographics after Kaepernick ad campaign

- Sleepy McTinyBrain would also be a good fantasy football team name

- This is bullshit and just another reason why the NCAA should be disbanded

- Cool - software engineer hacks knitting machine to create massive stellar map

- Theater of the absurd definitely took over the Kavanaugh Senate hearings. Corey Booker is a clown.

- 10 things you may not know about Tesla Motors (and no I haven't watched or listened to Elon Musk on Joe Rogan's podcast yet)

- For sure I thought this was from The Onion but no - "Beto" O'Rourke's campaign really did ask a VFW to take down their American flags before a rally. In Texas! He's toast. I guess his 15 minutes are all but over.