Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
I can understand Tim Tebow having a dream of playing pro baseball but can you imagine how much Social Media would have melted down if Tebow announced he was trying out for the WWE instead?... Jay Cutler ladies and gentlemen... Next challenge for Michael Phelps - cage match vs ManBearPig... It makes me sad that so many NFL fans today associate the Patriots uniform number 81 with Aaron Hernandez and not All-World tight end Russ Francis... So true... So wasn't Mike Lombardi supposed to have signed with Bill Simmons and The Ringer by now? There must be more to the story of why he wasn't retained by Bill Belichick and the Patriots... Speaking of Michael Phelps - how Americans watch men's swimming...
Showing posts with label Michael Phelps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Phelps. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Flotsam and Jetsam
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
It would be amusing if the news about Tim Tebow wanting to play pro baseball was an elaborate prank by Jimmy Kimmel... And you thought Donald Trump's Tweets were crazy... Groin Tightness would be a good name for a boy band... In related Olympics news - Roger Goodell and the NFL have announced they are suspending Michael Phelps for the first four races of the 2020 Olympic Games for "reasons"... Cool - guy on stationary bike is cycling through the UK in virtual reality... I think the Yankees should sign Tim Tebow to help with their sagging ticket sales... Heh heh - awesome!... Just saying but Tebow is basically the same age as when Ichiro first tried to play Major League Baseball in the US... Nixon's Haircut would be a good name for a band (or a tax deduction)... Ian McShane is shaping up for a monster 2017. First there's his starring role in American Gods and at about the same release time he has a supporting role in John Wick: Chapter Two...
It would be amusing if the news about Tim Tebow wanting to play pro baseball was an elaborate prank by Jimmy Kimmel... And you thought Donald Trump's Tweets were crazy... Groin Tightness would be a good name for a boy band... In related Olympics news - Roger Goodell and the NFL have announced they are suspending Michael Phelps for the first four races of the 2020 Olympic Games for "reasons"... Cool - guy on stationary bike is cycling through the UK in virtual reality... I think the Yankees should sign Tim Tebow to help with their sagging ticket sales... Heh heh - awesome!... Just saying but Tebow is basically the same age as when Ichiro first tried to play Major League Baseball in the US... Nixon's Haircut would be a good name for a band (or a tax deduction)... Ian McShane is shaping up for a monster 2017. First there's his starring role in American Gods and at about the same release time he has a supporting role in John Wick: Chapter Two...
Rio Show de Merda Olympics
The first four days of the Rio Olympics have been a virtual American orgasm of success especially in men's and women's swimming and in women's gymnastics. These games might be remembered as the Michael Phelps Olympics. Seriously - does anyone think that this won't be one of the lasting images of the Rio Games? For the less mature this might be the one. That doesn't mean that there hasn't been a slew of strange, unsettling or just plain wrong things happening in Brazil.
Lost in all the other swimming hype Ryan Lochte announced plans to be lead singer in an Everclear cover band post Olympics.
The bad news for Michael Phelps and the other winners is the value of their gold medals has been literally debased. Sad but true - as debased as the gold medals have become they are still less debased than what Russia has done to the Olympic ideals. The Russians aren't alone in not understanding what sportsmanship or goodwill mean. I guess when so much money is involved goodwill and the true sporting spirit just don't add to the bottom line.
The pollution and dirty water isn't even limited to outdoor venues in Rio as this photo of the diving pool attests. Good on Clorox for not missing a great marketing opportunity.
People are taking literal pot-shots at the press. Coaches are getting robbed at knife-point. Rare creatures are sacrificed in attempts at pageantry. And officials even lost the keys to the Olympic Stadium.
Meanwhile in the real world in Brazil - they are going to have an impeachment trial for their President.
Lost in all the other swimming hype Ryan Lochte announced plans to be lead singer in an Everclear cover band post Olympics.
The bad news for Michael Phelps and the other winners is the value of their gold medals has been literally debased. Sad but true - as debased as the gold medals have become they are still less debased than what Russia has done to the Olympic ideals. The Russians aren't alone in not understanding what sportsmanship or goodwill mean. I guess when so much money is involved goodwill and the true sporting spirit just don't add to the bottom line.
The pollution and dirty water isn't even limited to outdoor venues in Rio as this photo of the diving pool attests. Good on Clorox for not missing a great marketing opportunity.
People are taking literal pot-shots at the press. Coaches are getting robbed at knife-point. Rare creatures are sacrificed in attempts at pageantry. And officials even lost the keys to the Olympic Stadium.
Meanwhile in the real world in Brazil - they are going to have an impeachment trial for their President.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Flotsam and Jetsam
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
Had dinner with a New York Giants season ticket holder last night and he's convinced that free agent receiver Anquan Boldin will be a Giant next season when all is said and done. He also made an excellent point that the defense will probably be the best in the NFC next season as a number of injured players return healthy for 2009. I did not mention it to him last night but one complicating issue that may sidetrack his Boldin to the Giants scenario is the fact that Drew Rosenhaus is not just Boldin's agent but also Plaxico Burress' agent. Still - the Giants at 10-1 odds may be a good 2009 Super Bowl bet if you happen to be in Vegas anytime soon... Did you know that Tris Speaker actually had more triples in his career (222) than strikeouts (220)? That's amazing... Maurice Clarett should have just finished his third full season in the NFL if he was able to stay in school, stay in shape and only get his Goose on during off-season occasions. I'm torn between seeing his as a tragic waste of talent or seeing him as a thug who is getting just what he deserved.... I could give a rat's ass about Michael Phelps taking a bong hit. Who really cares about swimmers except for a 2-week stretch every 4-years. Even then my interest in swimming and swimmers is mild at best.... I'm looking forward to the National Geographic show Morphed on how certain dinosaurs evolved into some of today's modern creatures like turkeys and whales. It would be cool if they could do a show on Barry Bonds while they are at it...
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
Had dinner with a New York Giants season ticket holder last night and he's convinced that free agent receiver Anquan Boldin will be a Giant next season when all is said and done. He also made an excellent point that the defense will probably be the best in the NFC next season as a number of injured players return healthy for 2009. I did not mention it to him last night but one complicating issue that may sidetrack his Boldin to the Giants scenario is the fact that Drew Rosenhaus is not just Boldin's agent but also Plaxico Burress' agent. Still - the Giants at 10-1 odds may be a good 2009 Super Bowl bet if you happen to be in Vegas anytime soon... Did you know that Tris Speaker actually had more triples in his career (222) than strikeouts (220)? That's amazing... Maurice Clarett should have just finished his third full season in the NFL if he was able to stay in school, stay in shape and only get his Goose on during off-season occasions. I'm torn between seeing his as a tragic waste of talent or seeing him as a thug who is getting just what he deserved.... I could give a rat's ass about Michael Phelps taking a bong hit. Who really cares about swimmers except for a 2-week stretch every 4-years. Even then my interest in swimming and swimmers is mild at best.... I'm looking forward to the National Geographic show Morphed on how certain dinosaurs evolved into some of today's modern creatures like turkeys and whales. It would be cool if they could do a show on Barry Bonds while they are at it...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
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