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"Try a Little Tenderness" -- Wilson Pickett

Over the Otis Redding version?

Van Morrison - "Tupelo Honey"

Elliott Smith - "Say Yes"

And I'll always be a sucker for The Moody Blues - "Nights In White Satin"

This..... 25 times

and maybe some Pink Floyd - Pulse

WHAT!

This was the funniest movie I've seen since, yep, Superbad. Loved the relationship that built up around Seth Rogen and James Franco. My only problem is they never wrapped up the story line about him and his girlfriend... But regardless, it was worth the 10 dollars, for being absolutely hilarious while still having a lot of heart.

As for the anti-pot smoking movie, I could see what you mean but I don't think they drove that message home enough for it to be considered "anti-pot"... cause I left wanting to smoke a bowl

I thought it wasn't that good at all. Feels like it was thrown together too quickly to benefit off of Knocked Up and Superbad. Pineapple is not nearly in the same district as those 2. I didn't laugh all that much and I wish I waited for video.

Sigh.... I miss Freaks & Geeks

I'm joining a new fantasy football league in which a trophy will be awarded.

 

Please confirm for me that the idea of fantasy football trophies are really fucking retarded.

I'm the commish of a league and we have a yearly trophy. The Champ's team name and personal name get added every year. They champ must take it on vacay with them and take pics with it. It adds to the fun.

great choice, ours was "shelter" by ray lamontagne

My best friend went with Ray Lamontagne's "Hold You In My Arms"

It may be overrated, but every time the Rangers bring C.J. Wilson in, I have to cover my eyes.

Anytime Detroit brings anyone in, I turn the tv off.

Damn it felt good to see football on tv last Sunday.

I prefer the De La Soul version.

Please do share....

Celtics captain Paul Pierce was reportedly handcuffed following a traffic stop on the Las Vegas strip early Sunday morning.

Ok... Here's the part I don't understand. Why was he driving? I'm nothing special, but in Vegas.... even I don't drive.

Thankyou

I was jogging (I believe it's with a soft 'J') to portions of this yesterday:

Just read this analysis of the Kwame Brown signing, and I think it's actually convinced me:

Damn it.... that's hard not to agree with. (Although I really don't want to)

The Virgins

Kwame Brown is piston. I don't know how I feel about that... somewhere between puzzled and not happy.

Ah, yes, I know we can do that if there's some empty seats (it is sold out) ... but I was more curious about the math part. What are the odds? I don't know how to figure it, or if it is even possible to calculate odds when a show is sold out and you are hoping someone sells them again.

I'm taking statistics online, but unfortunately this chapter hasn't come up yet.

I had 4 high schools in 4 years. I won't go to a single HS reunion.... ever. Thanks military family life.

and next in line is a graphic novel my sis demands I read

Sweep, Sweep, Sweep!!! 14 WINS in a row at home for the Cubbies.

You CANT win in our house!!!! GO CUBS!!!

 

See you next weekend SUX!

Us Tiger fans thank-you Cubs!

I went to the Tigers vs Padres game on Sunday in San Diego. Petco is a very very well done park. Too bad nobody attended the game. The fans are a bit confused there though. Some guy with his shirt off kept telling me to go back to Boston. WTF?

-Ben

Did any of you mail cards to players to be signed? Most veterans wouldn't mess with it, so the trick was finding young players with potential. My best autograph score through this method was Gary Sheffield on his 89 Topps rookie, wearing a Brewers uni and braces.

I mailed out a few. I got fake autographs of Isiah Thomas (8x10 black and white photo) and Joe Dumars (index card)

However, I did receive my card signed in silver sharpie back from David Robinson on this card

What made it the worst Finals ever?

The games weren't even that close. Sloppiest play I've ever seen on both sides of the court. Bad passes and bad decisions. Horrid shot selection and horrid defense by LA. Not what I would expect from the best teams from the east and west. I did enjoy the defensive play of Boston, but what's up with Boston's point guard not taking wide open shots?

Mine's in much better shape than this, but this is my fave card I own

I used to collect back in the 80s and 90s. It's too expensive and not as fun anymore. There's a couple of older cards I look for on ebay that I've always wanted... ie 1971 Nolan Ryan. I love that card.

I was a big Will Clark collector back in the day.

Worst finals ever (well... maybe not ever, but up there) .... nowhere near the hype.

Best interview ever....

That was the most swearing i've ever heard bleeped out leading up to the celebration. Awesome.