You heard it here, the 12th of May. Brett Favre will play in 2009 and for the Vikings. This is just a whole song and dance to draw interest and avoid some offseason training. He knew this when he signed with the Jets. He wanted to go to the Vikings and worked out a backroom deal for them to release him if and when he retired. They would then no longer be obligated to give anything in return to the Packers if he ended up in the NFC North. Shocker!!!
So if there's anyone out there looking for a straight answer on Favre, take a Rip Van Winkle size nap until about the end of June - early July. Wake up, have an eggo, and then go online and get your Favre Vikings jersey and prepare for the Super Bowl run.
Al Franken, if you're reading, do the same. You won't be seated as Senator until around the same time.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
John Madden Says He's Done
John Madden called it quits over the weekend retiring from broadcasting football games. All I have to say is... Finally! Thank God!
As a football freak and a long time lover of those who can communicate their knowledge and experience to others, I have to say I don't care who fills his shoes, bring back Dennis Miller or throw in Jillian Barbarie, hell put Elisabeth Hasselbeck in there. The only person I don't want in there is Bush. My reason isn't political by any means. Simply put, the only person I can equate Madden to is Bush. I have never seen anyone butcher a subject they should know everything about like the two of them.
There should be a book out there with Maddenisms. -Now ya see, he's runnin' this way real fast so they don't catch him, but they want to catch him cause he has the ball, and really it's about who's the fastest or can get in the way of the fastest guy, cause it's a game of inches and yards and people who are fast or can stop fastness. I made that up, but you get the point. And who does it sound like... Shame on me... Shame on... Can't get fooled again.
Whose idea was it to let them speak in front of large groups?
And the sickness of the media slobbering all over him [Madden] like he's done something great. He's won one Super Bowl and didn't know how to do anything else in life but talk about football... and not very well at that.
Yes, his video game is the one of the most popular out there, but come on let's be honest, did he invent the game or just sign a contract for the use of his image and likeness? Oh how hard that must be. What an immaculate human being.
I wish someone in the sports entertainment stream of the media would speak out and question the idea of his greatness. Or better yet, quit talking about him altogether.
As a football freak and a long time lover of those who can communicate their knowledge and experience to others, I have to say I don't care who fills his shoes, bring back Dennis Miller or throw in Jillian Barbarie, hell put Elisabeth Hasselbeck in there. The only person I don't want in there is Bush. My reason isn't political by any means. Simply put, the only person I can equate Madden to is Bush. I have never seen anyone butcher a subject they should know everything about like the two of them.
There should be a book out there with Maddenisms. -Now ya see, he's runnin' this way real fast so they don't catch him, but they want to catch him cause he has the ball, and really it's about who's the fastest or can get in the way of the fastest guy, cause it's a game of inches and yards and people who are fast or can stop fastness. I made that up, but you get the point. And who does it sound like... Shame on me... Shame on... Can't get fooled again.
Whose idea was it to let them speak in front of large groups?
And the sickness of the media slobbering all over him [Madden] like he's done something great. He's won one Super Bowl and didn't know how to do anything else in life but talk about football... and not very well at that.
Yes, his video game is the one of the most popular out there, but come on let's be honest, did he invent the game or just sign a contract for the use of his image and likeness? Oh how hard that must be. What an immaculate human being.
I wish someone in the sports entertainment stream of the media would speak out and question the idea of his greatness. Or better yet, quit talking about him altogether.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Big Ups to UPS
In a bit of lighter news, that makes me proud of something done in this country, (I get it, I'm a little negative) the people have spoken.
All too often, the country of the people, by the people, and for the people doesn't act accordingly. I recently watched the movie Milk, where people found a cause, stood behind it, and made a difference. They formed a movement, produced change at the time, and changed the way we see things today.
The sad part is that took place in the '70's and people don't do that anymore. There aren't sit-ins, protests, and marches like there use to be. Hence, we see less change and the power of the government doesn't protect the people who got them there, it protects special interests and re-election.
It's not a surprise how we ended up in our current situation.
A female blogger, exercised her right to free speech, and spoke her opinion on Bill O'Reilly's insensitivity to rape. The insensitive idea runs along the line that because of the way a woman dresses, she deserves to be raped and is somehow asking for it.
So she spoke out against him and he sent his henchmen to do his dirty work because obviously if he had done it himself he could be seen as the bad person in the situation. So to keep ratings up, he sent two men to harass and intimidate her.
The blogger who wrote about him is part of the group Think Progress. They gathered together and hit him where it hurt. They brought to the attention to of one his sponsors, UPS, his actions and to have them pull their ads from his programming and UPS did so. Story here.
Here is the message UPS put out.
All too often, the country of the people, by the people, and for the people doesn't act accordingly. I recently watched the movie Milk, where people found a cause, stood behind it, and made a difference. They formed a movement, produced change at the time, and changed the way we see things today.
The sad part is that took place in the '70's and people don't do that anymore. There aren't sit-ins, protests, and marches like there use to be. Hence, we see less change and the power of the government doesn't protect the people who got them there, it protects special interests and re-election.
It's not a surprise how we ended up in our current situation.
A female blogger, exercised her right to free speech, and spoke her opinion on Bill O'Reilly's insensitivity to rape. The insensitive idea runs along the line that because of the way a woman dresses, she deserves to be raped and is somehow asking for it.
So she spoke out against him and he sent his henchmen to do his dirty work because obviously if he had done it himself he could be seen as the bad person in the situation. So to keep ratings up, he sent two men to harass and intimidate her.
The blogger who wrote about him is part of the group Think Progress. They gathered together and hit him where it hurt. They brought to the attention to of one his sponsors, UPS, his actions and to have them pull their ads from his programming and UPS did so. Story here.
Here is the message UPS put out.
"Thank you for sending an e-mail expressing concern about UPS advertising during
the Bill O’Reilly show on FOX News. We do consider such comments as we review ad
placement decisions which involve a variety of news, entertainment and sports
programming. At this time, we have no plans to continue advertising during this
show."
This was a peaceful and effective means to find resolution. This is the magnitude the voice of the people should have. This is what needs to happen with our politicians, advertisements, and celebrities who take things too far.
Bill has his right to an opinion and so did the Blogger that expressed hers. The problem is the bully mentality and intimidation that pursued. I'm not saying Bill should be exiled, but the idea that he, and most high profile personnel, can inimidate others for the expression of their first amendment right, is reprehensible.
The EGO and nerve of those in the higher ranks must be hit and hit where it hurts. It should not be tolerated. They are not above the people whose voices they represent and who pay their salaries. The 'voice of the people' needs to speak louder and more often if this country is to see any real change.
The American people have been held down far too long, and for any of those participating on behalf of The Smear Machine, you need to bring into question the idea that if THE PEOPLE don't deserve to be heard, can you really say we are living in a free country?
WOW! What a SHAM!
The ShamWow guy, you know from TV who peddles the super absorbant orange towels that clean everything, got into it with a hooker.
Apparently he and her went up to his room and weren't on the same page. The report reveals they began kissing and she bit his tongue and wouldn't let go. So he gave her a slap/chop (also the name of his other prouduct) in the face and they both ended up in the pokey for attempting paid-for-pokey.
The first question is what did he use to clean up his bloody tongue... gotta practice what you preach and use your own product, right?
Second question, how do people get themselves into these situations? He's the ShamWow guy, the number one infomercial product, and he can't get chicks on his own. He has to hire them?
I haven't bought anything I've seen in an infomercial and this will definitely continue my streak. Shady people selling shady products and somehow they are all free shipping and twenty dollars. Can't be a scam, can it? In this case, it's a sham.
Apparently he and her went up to his room and weren't on the same page. The report reveals they began kissing and she bit his tongue and wouldn't let go. So he gave her a slap/chop (also the name of his other prouduct) in the face and they both ended up in the pokey for attempting paid-for-pokey.
The first question is what did he use to clean up his bloody tongue... gotta practice what you preach and use your own product, right?
Second question, how do people get themselves into these situations? He's the ShamWow guy, the number one infomercial product, and he can't get chicks on his own. He has to hire them?
I haven't bought anything I've seen in an infomercial and this will definitely continue my streak. Shady people selling shady products and somehow they are all free shipping and twenty dollars. Can't be a scam, can it? In this case, it's a sham.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Doctor Tweets During Surgery?
Sooner or later all of this is going to come to a head. I'm with Keith Olberman on this one... Twitter is 'one of the worst persons in the world.'
A new video shows a behind-the-scenes scenario with a Doctor using Twitter while also performing brain surgery. You know that line people are always saying to calm you down because you think they need to be a little more serious... I think it goes something like, 'It's not brain surgery.' Need I say more.
We are not using techonology responsibly anymore. Kids text during class, our medical records and all other data are going digital, and now we take a little bit of time off (while a man's head is cut open) to do a little twitter time. Tweet, tweet! Money in my pocket. Brain on the floor.
I was cool with the medical records being digital for like five seconds and then Sarah Palin's email was hacked. Close to being #2 in power and someone else is sifting through her friendly exchanges on moose killings.
It will be a fun arguement with your doctor when he tells you, 'you need your tonsils out' and they've already been taken out once. 'Well, but, you see, that's what your chart says.' What a fun little gag joke on someone. While your jacking their file, change their blood type, family history, and height. You'll wake up one day and see a drug commercial asking you, 'Does your blood type, family history, and height ever change? Ask your doctor if yourfilesbeenhackedatrin is right for you. (see what I did there. It's not a real pill. Real pills have an 'X' or a 'Z' in the name. That was like a joke.)
Where was I? Oh yeah, Tweet.
In this video, the explanation is to give students more of an interactive, hands on approach. I think a normal person would take that as hands on the brain and medical equipment, NOT THE KEYBOARD.
Your new doctor, the young one with the good personality, comes HIGHLY recommended. Oh, they've never really done anything like they're going to do to you, but they have over two years in Twitter residency.
Yippy! Slice me open.
Let the lawsuits begin.
A new video shows a behind-the-scenes scenario with a Doctor using Twitter while also performing brain surgery. You know that line people are always saying to calm you down because you think they need to be a little more serious... I think it goes something like, 'It's not brain surgery.' Need I say more.
We are not using techonology responsibly anymore. Kids text during class, our medical records and all other data are going digital, and now we take a little bit of time off (while a man's head is cut open) to do a little twitter time. Tweet, tweet! Money in my pocket. Brain on the floor.
I was cool with the medical records being digital for like five seconds and then Sarah Palin's email was hacked. Close to being #2 in power and someone else is sifting through her friendly exchanges on moose killings.
It will be a fun arguement with your doctor when he tells you, 'you need your tonsils out' and they've already been taken out once. 'Well, but, you see, that's what your chart says.' What a fun little gag joke on someone. While your jacking their file, change their blood type, family history, and height. You'll wake up one day and see a drug commercial asking you, 'Does your blood type, family history, and height ever change? Ask your doctor if yourfilesbeenhackedatrin is right for you. (see what I did there. It's not a real pill. Real pills have an 'X' or a 'Z' in the name. That was like a joke.)
Where was I? Oh yeah, Tweet.
In this video, the explanation is to give students more of an interactive, hands on approach. I think a normal person would take that as hands on the brain and medical equipment, NOT THE KEYBOARD.
Your new doctor, the young one with the good personality, comes HIGHLY recommended. Oh, they've never really done anything like they're going to do to you, but they have over two years in Twitter residency.
Yippy! Slice me open.
Let the lawsuits begin.
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