- Check out baseball teams' throwbacks this season. Hooray for the awesome Astros uniform making an appearance!
- 23 Percent Of All SportsCenter Programming Last Week Was Devoted To The Miami Heat [Bristolmetrics]
- New York City is going to ban the sale of large sodas (over 16 ounces), which kind of irks me. If people want to overindulge, let them.
- Beware of the Cleaning Fairy and her stealth-cleaning abilities!
- Check out That Song Sounds Like and say goodbye to your day! I just found the site today... is it old news?
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
05/30/2012
- Maybe scratcho will appreciate this - Motorola: a brief history. Seemed a bit too brief to me.
- Goddamn you, Rick Reilly, for not allowing comments on your shitty articles. I would love to see the negative responses.
- North Carolina continues to be a shitty and stupid state by considering outlawing predictions of rising sea levels.
- Here's an article about how there are too many articles about Facebook. Stupid.
- I think it'd be cool to see Patrick Ewing coach the Bobcats. Too bad Michael Jordan doesn't agree.
- Goddamn you, Rick Reilly, for not allowing comments on your shitty articles. I would love to see the negative responses.
- North Carolina continues to be a shitty and stupid state by considering outlawing predictions of rising sea levels.
- Here's an article about how there are too many articles about Facebook. Stupid.
- I think it'd be cool to see Patrick Ewing coach the Bobcats. Too bad Michael Jordan doesn't agree.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
05/29/2012
Paulie! Paulie! TWOFER.
- Did you know that there's a war on Cheetos? Now you do!
- Psh, Gordo could do this.
- Funbag.
- Oh god, Mountain Dew A.M. looks disgusting. Gotta try that!
- Did you know that there's a war on Cheetos? Now you do!
- Psh, Gordo could do this.
- Funbag.
- Oh god, Mountain Dew A.M. looks disgusting. Gotta try that!
Friday, May 25, 2012
05/25/2012
- Shocking! Fox, CBS, and NBC have all sued Dish Network over their awesome ad-skipping feature.
- Yeah, Siri blows.
- GMiDHF.
- My psychology teacher in high school loved Philip Zimbardo. I always thought he kind of sucked. Anyway, here's his take on how video games and porn are destroying men.
- Yeah, Siri blows.
- GMiDHF.
- My psychology teacher in high school loved Philip Zimbardo. I always thought he kind of sucked. Anyway, here's his take on how video games and porn are destroying men.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
05/24/2012
- Could the Yankees be up for sale? Seems unlikely to me, but that'd sure be interesting.
- This article was posted on ESPN, and not the Onion.
- What're your thoughts on a prison that's more like a vacation getaway than it is your stereotypical prison? [via Brad]
- Here's a highly amusing list of what college athletes shouldn't say on Twitter. The acronym section is the best.
- So this is pretty fucked up, huh?
- This article was posted on ESPN, and not the Onion.
- What're your thoughts on a prison that's more like a vacation getaway than it is your stereotypical prison? [via Brad]
- Here's a highly amusing list of what college athletes shouldn't say on Twitter. The acronym section is the best.
- So this is pretty fucked up, huh?
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
05/23/2012
- Read here to learn more about today's Google doodle. There're also some tips on how to use the synthesizer, if you struggled (like me).
- A high school senior "Tebowed" during his graduation right before receiving his diploma. As a result, at the request of his mother (who is also a math teacher at the school), he didn't receive the diploma until after he cleaned up the gym after graduation. Here is an example of why we need a separation of school and home.
- National Donut Day is Friday, June 1! This means that you get a free donut with any beverage purchase at all DDs! WAHOO!
- Bristolmetrics.
- The RIAA claims it is owed a large sum of money in damages from Limewire. Can you guess how much? At first you might think it's in the millions, but nope. Billions? Nah. Try trillions. That's right: $72 trillion to be exact.
- A high school senior "Tebowed" during his graduation right before receiving his diploma. As a result, at the request of his mother (who is also a math teacher at the school), he didn't receive the diploma until after he cleaned up the gym after graduation. Here is an example of why we need a separation of school and home.
- National Donut Day is Friday, June 1! This means that you get a free donut with any beverage purchase at all DDs! WAHOO!
- Bristolmetrics.
- The RIAA claims it is owed a large sum of money in damages from Limewire. Can you guess how much? At first you might think it's in the millions, but nope. Billions? Nah. Try trillions. That's right: $72 trillion to be exact.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
05/22/2012
- Google has officially acquired Motorola Mobility.
- I wonder if this has ever happened before: the same fan caught back-to-back home run balls.
- The results of this study should surprise nobody: according to the Flesch-Kincaid readability test, the grade level of Rick Reilly's writing is the lowest of sportswriters tested, with a level of 5.2. Obviously, the reason for this low rating is up for debate, but I choose to interpret it (likely inaccurately) as Rick Reilly being stupid. Also, I bet the grade level of my "writing" is even lower.
- Funbag.
- Close out your day with a couple of Veep-related PSAs. Fun!
... OK only one PSA and an outtake. Still good enough.
- I wonder if this has ever happened before: the same fan caught back-to-back home run balls.
- The results of this study should surprise nobody: according to the Flesch-Kincaid readability test, the grade level of Rick Reilly's writing is the lowest of sportswriters tested, with a level of 5.2. Obviously, the reason for this low rating is up for debate, but I choose to interpret it (likely inaccurately) as Rick Reilly being stupid. Also, I bet the grade level of my "writing" is even lower.
- Funbag.
- Close out your day with a couple of Veep-related PSAs. Fun!
... OK only one PSA and an outtake. Still good enough.
Monday, May 21, 2012
05/21/2012
- Would you live here? Yeah, I would too. [via Matt]
- Apparently Didier Drogba, hero of the Champions League final, is set to leave Chelsea for Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. Weird.
UPDATE: Maybe not, eh? [via Nate]
UPDATE 2: Confirmed!
- Here's your animated GIF of the day.
- Chris Ryan wants to know what's the matter with Fernando Torres.
- An Office overhaul is coming; these are the new executive producers.
- Apparently Didier Drogba, hero of the Champions League final, is set to leave Chelsea for Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. Weird.
UPDATE: Maybe not, eh? [via Nate]
UPDATE 2: Confirmed!
- Here's your animated GIF of the day.
- Chris Ryan wants to know what's the matter with Fernando Torres.
- An Office overhaul is coming; these are the new executive producers.
Friday, May 18, 2012
05/18/2012
- Hating cilantro may be genetic!
- Kerry Wood is retiring, which means that Striken officially has no longer got Wood. He can now return to his normal flaccid lifestyle.
- I can't believe the Censorship Towel is only coming out now. What a great idea!
- GMiDHF.
- Goodbye, Women's Professional Soccer. I was not a fan, but I bet it was more fun to watch than football.
- Kerry Wood is retiring, which means that Striken officially has no longer got Wood. He can now return to his normal flaccid lifestyle.
- I can't believe the Censorship Towel is only coming out now. What a great idea!
- GMiDHF.
- Goodbye, Women's Professional Soccer. I was not a fan, but I bet it was more fun to watch than football.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
05/17/2012
- Let's call this one the follies of my (Nate's) high school years. [via Nate]
- RIP Donna Summer.
- Jack White vs. Guinness World Records. Any day now on that White Stripes reunion, JackyBoy : | [via Nate]
- For Nate: iCarly comes to an end in November.
- The Division Series in MLB playoffs will now see the team with home-field advantage start on the road for 2 games and finish at home for 3. Seems a bit strange!
QotD: "He will be able to fully replace Hans-Jorg Butt in the job." - Bayern Munich's director of sport Christian Nerlinger on signing keeper Tom Starke. NOBODY replaces Hans-Jorg Butt in the job. [via Nate]
- RIP Donna Summer.
- Jack White vs. Guinness World Records. Any day now on that White Stripes reunion, JackyBoy : | [via Nate]
- For Nate: iCarly comes to an end in November.
- The Division Series in MLB playoffs will now see the team with home-field advantage start on the road for 2 games and finish at home for 3. Seems a bit strange!
QotD: "He will be able to fully replace Hans-Jorg Butt in the job." - Bayern Munich's director of sport Christian Nerlinger on signing keeper Tom Starke. NOBODY replaces Hans-Jorg Butt in the job. [via Nate]
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
05/16/2012
- Android fragmentation defined.
- How common is your birthday? Mine's somewhere in the middle.
- Enjoy watching these fan reactions to the Manchester City game!
- Apparently we can't get over the EPL finish. Watch more!
Oh my, only four things! Maybe I'll add one more in the morning, if you're lucky!
- How common is your birthday? Mine's somewhere in the middle.
- Enjoy watching these fan reactions to the Manchester City game!
- Apparently we can't get over the EPL finish. Watch more!
Oh my, only four things! Maybe I'll add one more in the morning, if you're lucky!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
05/15/2012
- What do you think of Ikea's new TV?
- Do you still eat toast? Are you in the market for a new toaster?? Do you want Rorschach's face on your toast??? YOU'RE IN LUCK! [via Nate]
- Funbag, Bristolmetrics. (I think from now on I'm going to keep the weekly features in one post per day.)
- Deadspin on the Cubs:
"You're not special. You're not cursed. You're just another baseball team that sucks most of the time."
- JaVale McGee is amazing. [via Matt]
- Do you still eat toast? Are you in the market for a new toaster?? Do you want Rorschach's face on your toast??? YOU'RE IN LUCK! [via Nate]
- Funbag, Bristolmetrics. (I think from now on I'm going to keep the weekly features in one post per day.)
- Deadspin on the Cubs:
"You're not special. You're not cursed. You're just another baseball team that sucks most of the time."
- JaVale McGee is amazing. [via Matt]
Monday, May 14, 2012
05/14/2012
- Well, that was quite an exciting Premier League finish. Kind of reminded me of the awesome baseball finale last season. Anyway, here's the Fifth Official.
--- I'll lump this all in one "thing" - Reducer, on a Monday! Hooray!
- Throughout the day, I'll be updating this post with the Fall television schedules by channel. So far, we've got Fox and NBC. Oh, and also, RIP CSI: Miami. YEEEEAAAHHHHH.
- With the end of the Premier League season, let's get ready for Euro 2012!!! This women's rights activist has got the right(s) idea! [via Nate, pun also; shameless Euro link-plug via Paul]
- Should texting while walking be illegal? Honestly, I think I'd be all right with that. Although that could put an end to the games of chicken I play with text-walkers/walk-texters :-(
- Peeing in here would suck.
--- I'll lump this all in one "thing" - Reducer, on a Monday! Hooray!
- Throughout the day, I'll be updating this post with the Fall television schedules by channel. So far, we've got Fox and NBC. Oh, and also, RIP CSI: Miami. YEEEEAAAHHHHH.
- With the end of the Premier League season, let's get ready for Euro 2012!!! This women's rights activist has got the right(s) idea! [via Nate, pun also; shameless Euro link-plug via Paul]
- Should texting while walking be illegal? Honestly, I think I'd be all right with that. Although that could put an end to the games of chicken I play with text-walkers/walk-texters :-(
- Peeing in here would suck.
Friday, May 11, 2012
05/11/2012
- Do you still need to get a gift for Mother's Day? Don't worry, DD has got you covered with the DIY Mother's Day Donut Purse.
- This article on Spam made me so incredibly hungry. I love Spam.
- What is the one thing better than Parks and Rec being renewed for a full 22-episode season? You guessed it - Parks and Rec being renewed for a full 22-episode season AND Whitney being renewed!!!
- And while we're riding this nice Parks high, let's check out the best of our favorite news anchor, Perd Hapley.
- GMiDHF.
- This article on Spam made me so incredibly hungry. I love Spam.
- What is the one thing better than Parks and Rec being renewed for a full 22-episode season? You guessed it - Parks and Rec being renewed for a full 22-episode season AND Whitney being renewed!!!
- And while we're riding this nice Parks high, let's check out the best of our favorite news anchor, Perd Hapley.
- GMiDHF.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
05/10/2012
- Those obnoxious FBI warnings on DVDs are multiplying! Yes, two additional warnings are being added to DVDs - one to warn users, and another to educate. The educational one is rather amusing:
"Piracy is not a victimless crime. For more information on how digital theft harms the economy, please visit www.iprcenter.gov."
- MLB wants to get rid of the fake-to-third-throw-to-first move that, according to Yankees reliever Boone Logan, works "maybe once in never." He must not have seen when it worked against the White Sox earlier this year. I'll agree that the move is stupid, but I see no reason to ban it.
- Oh my God, Dish Network rules. Today they are introducing the "Auto Hop" feature, which lets viewers automatically skip commercials for most recorded primetime HD programs, when viewed the day after airing. I give you major props, Dish Network, even though I think you otherwise suck.
- Robotic butt cheeks!
To prevent another day of only four things, here's your random article of the day! Hooray!
- Oooh, it's not too bad either - Check out some Assassin's Creed III gameplay!
"Piracy is not a victimless crime. For more information on how digital theft harms the economy, please visit www.iprcenter.gov."
- MLB wants to get rid of the fake-to-third-throw-to-first move that, according to Yankees reliever Boone Logan, works "maybe once in never." He must not have seen when it worked against the White Sox earlier this year. I'll agree that the move is stupid, but I see no reason to ban it.
- Oh my God, Dish Network rules. Today they are introducing the "Auto Hop" feature, which lets viewers automatically skip commercials for most recorded primetime HD programs, when viewed the day after airing. I give you major props, Dish Network, even though I think you otherwise suck.
- Robotic butt cheeks!
To prevent another day of only four things, here's your random article of the day! Hooray!
- Oooh, it's not too bad either - Check out some Assassin's Creed III gameplay!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
05/09/2012
- Bristolmetrics - "Fire extinguisher" is mentioned more times than "Kobe Bryant."
- North Carolina, being the shitty state that it is, passed a law that "not only outlaws same-sex marriage — already illegal in the state — but bans civil unions and domestic partnerships for gay or straight couples."
- Nicole and I are famous!
- So, we've already got a big "fuck you" to North Carolina. Now we can add New York to that list, where it is apparently "OK" to view child pornography online.
UPDATE: It looks like New York lawmakers are going to try to change that.
- North Carolina, being the shitty state that it is, passed a law that "not only outlaws same-sex marriage — already illegal in the state — but bans civil unions and domestic partnerships for gay or straight couples."
- Nicole and I are famous!
- So, we've already got a big "fuck you" to North Carolina. Now we can add New York to that list, where it is apparently "OK" to view child pornography online.
UPDATE: It looks like New York lawmakers are going to try to change that.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
05/08/2012
- Reducer - including Blackburn v Wigan!
--- Also, Chris mistakenly says Arsenal drew against Wigan. If only!
- Happy National Teacher Day! Now, when is National Business Analyst Day?
- I remember when I was thrilled to learn that Fox was going to broadcast 9 out of 10 of the Premier League games this Sunday. Well, the schedule kind of blows. Why oh why isn't the Arsenal game on a national channel? Also, FUCK YOU COMCAST.
- A new Google+ feature allows you to respond to posts from within Gmail, as detailed below:
- Funbag.
--- Also, Chris mistakenly says Arsenal drew against Wigan. If only!
- Happy National Teacher Day! Now, when is National Business Analyst Day?
- I remember when I was thrilled to learn that Fox was going to broadcast 9 out of 10 of the Premier League games this Sunday. Well, the schedule kind of blows. Why oh why isn't the Arsenal game on a national channel? Also, FUCK YOU COMCAST.
- A new Google+ feature allows you to respond to posts from within Gmail, as detailed below:
- You can view, comment on, and +1 posts from inside your inbox
- Your comments appear in the Google+ stream in real-time, and
- Responses from others instantly appear in Gmail, as part of the notification message
- Funbag.
Monday, May 7, 2012
05/07/2012
- The photos of Chinese students hooked up to IVs while studying for college entrance exams are messed up.
- The Fifth Official, unlike the Reducer, comes out the first weekday after Premier League action. The pro of this is obviously a shorter wait period. The con is that it doesn't include analysis of this afternoon's Blackburn/Wigan match. Which is more important?
- Yeah, Blackburn players are just a bunch of chickens.
- One of NBC's new shows next year will star Anne Heche and is about how Heche thinks she's channeling God, or something. Sounds like another winner, NBC!
- Was it really 10 years ago that Allen Iverson made his awesome "we talkin' 'bout practice" speech? Man, time flies.
- The Fifth Official, unlike the Reducer, comes out the first weekday after Premier League action. The pro of this is obviously a shorter wait period. The con is that it doesn't include analysis of this afternoon's Blackburn/Wigan match. Which is more important?
- Yeah, Blackburn players are just a bunch of chickens.
- One of NBC's new shows next year will star Anne Heche and is about how Heche thinks she's channeling God, or something. Sounds like another winner, NBC!
- Was it really 10 years ago that Allen Iverson made his awesome "we talkin' 'bout practice" speech? Man, time flies.
Friday, May 4, 2012
05/04/2012
- So does this mean I should be a Chelsea fan? No! Instead, it means I will hate them for tearing down the Animals factory!
--- note: If it were Arsenal looking to build a stadium there, of course I'd be in favor of it.
- Hey I heard you want to own Ke$ha's blood -- only a cool $2,500. And you can listen to it! [via Nate]
- GMiDHF.
- Here's your animated GIF of the evening.
No fifth thing. Whose fault is it?
--- note: If it were Arsenal looking to build a stadium there, of course I'd be in favor of it.
- Hey I heard you want to own Ke$ha's blood -- only a cool $2,500. And you can listen to it! [via Nate]
- GMiDHF.
- Here's your animated GIF of the evening.
No fifth thing. Whose fault is it?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
05/03/2012
Stiffy here! Rezmanbrown has gone the way of TankedCrazy21 after last night's Sox outing. That's all speculation, but I'm the boss applesauce. In the meantime, have some subpar 5 Things -- courtesy of me!
- Just in case you weren't already aware of Courtney Love's dwindling mental capacity, some court documents just came out about how her daughter Francis Bean has been in control of Kurt Cobain's likeness since 2010.
- Does anyone care about this besides Paul and me and maybe Brad? A recent poll of over 3000 CBR readers yielded 56% voting that they were less inclined to buy Before Watchmen due to the controversy surrounding the series. Me too guys, me too.
- Sports thing, whatever.
- Mick Jagger's hosting SNL, so I came up with a drinking game for you: take a shot every time you hear "swagger".
- Cancel The Office and what else?
- Just in case you weren't already aware of Courtney Love's dwindling mental capacity, some court documents just came out about how her daughter Francis Bean has been in control of Kurt Cobain's likeness since 2010.
- Does anyone care about this besides Paul and me and maybe Brad? A recent poll of over 3000 CBR readers yielded 56% voting that they were less inclined to buy Before Watchmen due to the controversy surrounding the series. Me too guys, me too.
- Sports thing, whatever.
- Mick Jagger's hosting SNL, so I came up with a drinking game for you: take a shot every time you hear "swagger".
- Cancel The Office and what else?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
05/02/2012
- We're now reaching the point (finally!) where Shaquilles are growing up and making names for themselves.
- Here's a reason to support the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: they signed paralyzed Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand. It makes sense, as the Bucs' current coach is the former Rutgers coach. [via Matt]
- Junior Seau committed suicide, and the NFL's head injury problems got worse.
- Is this the goal of the season? It's only got Peter Crouch's to contend with, it seems.
- Let's move from best goals of the EPL season to the potential worst call of the MLB season. Yeesh.
- Here's a reason to support the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: they signed paralyzed Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand. It makes sense, as the Bucs' current coach is the former Rutgers coach. [via Matt]
- Junior Seau committed suicide, and the NFL's head injury problems got worse.
- Is this the goal of the season? It's only got Peter Crouch's to contend with, it seems.
- Let's move from best goals of the EPL season to the potential worst call of the MLB season. Yeesh.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
05/01/2012
- Reducer.
UPDATE: What would you rather see, a weekly Reducer or Fifth Official? Or both? Or neither?
- Scottie Pippen's open letter to the Chicago Bulls is long and full of cliches. Still, it's a nice gesture.
- Funbag.
- Bristolmetrics.
- The Manchester Derby set a record for most-watched Premier League game on US cable television, with a 0.8 rating. This is in spite of certain people who felt the game didn't belong on ESPN.
UPDATE: What would you rather see, a weekly Reducer or Fifth Official? Or both? Or neither?
- Scottie Pippen's open letter to the Chicago Bulls is long and full of cliches. Still, it's a nice gesture.
- Funbag.
- Bristolmetrics.
- The Manchester Derby set a record for most-watched Premier League game on US cable television, with a 0.8 rating. This is in spite of certain people who felt the game didn't belong on ESPN.
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