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P3N1S enhancer
Well, at least I know now what to get on my license plates.
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:31 PM on April 15
Great, I don't post a column this week and I go four-for-four. Damn it.
In other news, is that Mike Toth of SportsNet and TheFan590 in Toronto fame with an entry?
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:57 AM on January 05
Just because I have nowhere else to put them:
As you can see below (on my blog, you can -- I had it Arizona 26, Atlanta 23), The Hoser nailed the first pick, and now what we thought we be a shocker:
Indianapolis Colts (+1) at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS -- O/U 50: San Diego 27, Indianapolis 21.
Whether LT plays or not, we'll take the hot hand at home. Besides, even if Christmas is past, Chargers backup RB Darren Sproles is still our favourite little elf.
Baltimore Ravens (+3) at MIAMI DOLPHINS -- O/U 37.5: Baltimore 21, Miami 16.
Sorry, Charlie -- this is where The Tuna's amazing run ends. The Ravens will put the clamp down on Miami's only-adequate offense.
Philadelphia Eagles (+3) at MINNESOTA VIKINGS -- O/U 41.5: Philadelphia 31, Minnesota 16.
The lone blowout. Playoff experience trumps ... one really fantastic running back and not a whole lot else.
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:01 PM on January 03
I'm actually picking the Cardinals to win a playoff game.
*hangs head*
HOOOOMMMMMMMERRRRRRRR!
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:12 AM on January 03
What's a MetaFilter? Does my car need it?
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:44 AM on April 21
I thought they swerved because they had coffee between their knees, were text messaging the car behind them (OMG Did u c what Gordon was wearing last pm!) and trying to get that yummy, full flavored Winston lit at the same time. Possibly the funniest thing I've read this week, TM. Good on ya.
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:29 PM on March 17
I'm here and I have tons and tons of jerseys. I'll try and get a list together.
posted by wfrazerjr at 04:31 PM on February 01
I can't do it during Christmas (holiday balls, you know -- ha!) being busy with the store and all, but I'd love to be in if it's a January thang.
posted by wfrazerjr at 07:59 AM on November 21
SpoFi: Beaten to the (cock)punch once again.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:32 PM on October 16
More than 3,500 people clicked on my picks? Rcade, do The Hoser's picks rank that highly during most weeks? If so, maybe I should put more into them. Like ... thought and time.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:16 AM on October 16
That was just plain frightening, jg.
posted by wfrazerjr at 05:18 PM on October 02
Wow, I'll tell you what happened -- I dropped the ball on this. All the money is still sitting in the PayPal account, and I never had the draw for the Jean Beliveau autograph. I just transferred it to my bank, and I'll go get a cashier's cheque in the amount of $350US (unless anyone wants to add a donation now) and send it off via XPresspost tonight. I'll post something or send out a mass email when I hear back from them. Sorry, guys.
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:57 AM on August 10
Oh, man, I just came in to see how the Celtics came out, and now I think Yerfatma might be headed to Danny's house for a sock party.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:26 PM on June 28
I was primed for love then I realized Weedy ain't Miss Hot Blue Dress
posted by wfrazerjr at 02:28 PM on June 26
Thanks, jg. I just finished a delicious chicken and colcannon dinner. Nummy, and mad props to my wife for filling me with both good grub and my family's love.
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:12 PM on June 17
46 metres, but the music makes me want to vomit as much as our inebriated friend does.
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:25 AM on June 16
BobNDougzStrangeCrew are on board, lookin' for an opener and plan to deliver a two-four to The Joey Harringtons in Week One. A two-four of PAIN!!!
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:42 AM on June 09
So, JG, if JP gets fired in Toronto ... are you available?
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:10 AM on June 04
No. 14 with a bullet! Or a mullet. Whichever.
posted by wfrazerjr at 02:08 PM on June 03
Anaheim in 6 Ryan Getzlaf 4.4 PPG From garfield: Sens in 6 Alfredo total goals 27 average 4.5 Alfredo Griffin?
posted by wfrazerjr at 02:10 PM on May 24
Please, dear God, tell me I'll have a chance to buy one of those '72 retro Padres unis. AS JG says, it'll save me looking for my dancing banana costume for Halloween this fall.
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:08 AM on May 14
I have a complex system involving cannons, a giant flag, and Martin Havlat which tells me when I'm wrong in general. I think I have it figured out. When you're wrong: 1) You run to the roof and wave a giant white flag; 2) Cannons sound to alert the general public of the impending rectification; and 3) Martin Havlat kicks you in the groin. You should patent that.
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:33 PM on May 11
Buffalo in 7 Detroit in 7 Franzen Chelios Numminen
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:55 AM on May 10
Isn't it wonderful that now, when I drop a deuce, I immediately think of Sheryl Crow? Not that I didn't before ...
posted by wfrazerjr at 12:03 PM on May 08
Adios Pelota That guy was one helluva welterweight in his day. We have a league going! Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, where the hell have I been? Actually, I gave up at the draft. Why fight JG -- unless there's delicious Jell-O Pudding Pops for all combatants!
posted by wfrazerjr at 06:40 PM on May 01
Damn it, I missed the first game. Buffalo in 5 New Jersey in 7 Detroit in 7 Anaheim in 5 Detroit at 88%
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:41 AM on April 26
Try Thoreau's "Grey hair does not confer wisdom." Sounds more mature. Very nice. See also: "Grayskull does not confer manliness." -- Skeletor
posted by wfrazerjr at 06:54 PM on April 17
East: Buffalo over NYI in 5 NJ over Tampa Bay in 5 Atlanta over Rangers in 7 Ottawa over Pittsburgh in 7 West: Detroit over Calgary in 5 Anaheim over Minnesota in 7 Vancouver over Dallas in 7 Nashville over San Jose in 7 East Goalie with lowest GAA: Brodeur West Goalie with lowest GAA: Giguere Total number of OTs: 18
posted by wfrazerjr at 04:34 PM on April 10
Or the USS Fuckstick. I believe that's actually the name of the ship Bush made his "Mission Accomplished" speech on.
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:27 PM on April 04
Three hours before the opener, here are my picks: AL East: Boston Red Sox AL Central: Minnesota Twins AL West: LA Angels AL Wild Card: Toronto Blue Jays NL East: New York Mets NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers NL Wild Card: Philadelphia Phillies AL Champs: Boston Red Sox NL Champs: LA Dodgers World Champs: Boston Red Sox AL Cy Young: Johan Santana (Min) NL Cy Young: Jake Peavy (SD) AL MVP: Alex Rios (Toronto) NL MVP: Albert Pujols (StL) AL ROY: Alex Gordon (KC) NL ROY: Chris Iannetta (Col) Ryan Howard HRs: 37 On July 1, Roger Clemens is: still a huge cock.
posted by wfrazerjr at 02:51 PM on April 01
Sweet. I hope we can all do the same thing soon at a Blue Jays game up here in the North, eh? I'd say Leafs, but I'd prefer not to take out a second mortgage on the house right now.
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:24 PM on March 19
I'm in there now. Long live underutilized and/or forgotten technologies. I have some serious attachment. My first internet booty call was through IRC.
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:22 AM on March 16
I'm a humble guy, but I must say this in advance -- I think I laid the smack down. Seriously, as long as Biggio stays healthy, all four of my young starters are as good as projected, Carlos Lee has a 50/40 season and Chris Duncan hits .330 with 120 RBIs, I'm a shoo-in. Hmmm ... okay, so ... maybe I'm not a lock.
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:53 AM on March 11
And yet Perezhogin is still making a living in hockey. Fucking weak.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:53 AM on March 09
Sorry for gthe delay, folks. I have another live draft on the 18th and the 25th I'm at a hockey card show tearing down until late. Any of the other three times work for me, and if you have to do one of the other two, just dump me out.
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:27 AM on March 08
Damn it ... I joined twice. How the hell do I kick myself out?!?
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:23 AM on March 08
I'm thinking for the baseball blog beat reporting, lbb, with some added snark and the occasional column, perhaps an interview. Oh, and I'm thinking you and I can face off old school, "Point-Counterpoint" style. "Wayne, you ignorant slut."
posted by wfrazerjr at 06:32 PM on February 27
I'd like to suggest the same thing for an MLB blog, with one person covering each of the divisions. I, of course, would like the NL Central. I envision it being called aroundthehorn.sportsfilter.com. I can also register just aroundthehorn.com and we can post it in both places. Anyone else interested?
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:56 PM on February 27
I'd be in for contributing on baseball and football, and my NFL picks would also be available, depending on whether or not I continue my deal with Draft Sharks for next season. Also, I'm claiming http://trademerightfuckingnow.sportsfilter.com http://jobuneedsarefill.sportsfilter.com http://tireworld.sportsfilter.com ... and my golf blog: http://idontthinktheheavystuffwillbecomingdownforquiteawhileyet.sportsfilter.com
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:50 AM on February 24
I like this, and I also like the idea of the sportsfilter blogs. I'd sign up for one ... which would be very similar to my hot new The Ad Whisperers! Check it out today! And leave a comment or something.
posted by wfrazerjr at 12:35 PM on February 23
AllUrBasesBelong2Us is officially on board. However, the March 25th would not work for me, as I'm finishing up a major three-day show in Toronto that day. The 18th is tough also, as I have Ron Duguay Phil Goyette signing in-store that day. I can try to beat it home, though. We should bring cigars, either way. In that same vein, I'd like to announce that I've hired Monica Lewinsky to handle all publicity and media relations for the team.
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:52 PM on February 22
I'd like to know who this idiot is who keeps posting these lousy NFL picks. Fuck off, you Norman Chad wannabe!
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:47 PM on February 22
I'm in if you'll have me. I love keeper leagues, and if I'm in here, I'm out in the other league to open a spot for someone over there.
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:08 PM on February 17
What about Three, Four and Five?
posted by wfrazerjr at 05:03 PM on February 17
I'd just like to get people coming to it occasionally. That would be spiffy. Rogers, is there a way to jazz up the page, or do I need to be all HTML proficient for that? And should we all start linking to one another?
posted by wfrazerjr at 12:42 PM on February 17
Signed up for Technocrati, garf, thanks. Also trying to add Google Analytics, but putting in the html code makes no sense to me. I need a tutor! Willing to trade autographed stuff!
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:58 PM on February 16
Okay, brainiacs and net nerds -- how do I drive people to the blog? I have no idea how that works. Can I register somewhere? Is there somewhere to post links to it that will help? Stand on the roof of the mall with my pants down and shout to the world? Wait, no to the last one -- I've already been cited for that.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:40 AM on February 16
I'd like to announce the birth of a new blog being housed by one of the aforementioned new vehicles: Behold The Ad Whisperers! Stop by and rip an ad you hate, pimp one you love or just make a snide comment.
posted by wfrazerjr at 05:43 PM on February 15
I'm proud to be #680, which also happens to be both my combined SAT score and the number of pieces of salmon sashimi I can eat in one sitting. Good Lord, I've written 49 columns?
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:43 AM on February 14
Ned's Atomic Dustbin -- Saturday Night Really? Where might I find that musical nugget? Well, you might find it under your bed, but I don't know what the hell it'd be doing there. For better odds, check out one of the great soundtracks of all-time, So I Married An Axe Murderer.
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:34 PM on February 08
I have received my full compliment of CDs and am greatly pleased by all, although I'm still winding my way through Folkways trilogy. All my CDs were send out this morning and should be had in the states by early next week.
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:06 PM on February 04
Oh, and I should that anyone looks at that and thinks, "Geez, I want one of those!" feel free to email me and I'll send you out a copy in exchnage for yours. Here's the cover photo for "Take Cover!", by the way. I couldn't post the actual cover because, as I said before, Nero sucks huge sweaty penis. 
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:21 AM on February 02
Jesus Christ. Take Covers! Vol. 1 & 2 will finally hit the mail tomorrow morning. After spending too much time choosing the music, I then had little trouble burning the discs and an amazing amount of trouble making the stupid CD covers. I used Nero to do everything, and let me say that Nero's labelling system is the most contrived, counterintuitive piece of shit program I've ever used. If we do this again, I plan to draw by hand or farm out the work to a buddy of mine for an autograph or something. Nero's POS doesn't even allow you to copy and paste the fucking text. I'd also suggest to all the members of Team Patrick Ewing receiving these discs that they listen to the CD in the back (The Classics) first. Save the George Jones cover of "Time Is On My Side" for later. Take Covers -- The Classics: 1) Billy Idol -- Mony Mony 2) David Lee Roth -- Just A Gigolo 3) Hey Hey What Can I Do? -- Hootie and the Blowfish 4) Talking Heads -- Take Me To The River 5) The Smithereens -- Time Won't Let Me 6) Van Halen -- Pretty Woman 7) ZZ Top -- Thank You 8) Ned's Atomic Dustbin -- Saturday Night 9) Run DMC & Aerosmith -- Walk This Way 10) Devo -- Satisfaction 11) Stone Temple Pilots -- Break On Through 12) CCR -- I Heard It Through The Grapevine 13) Red Hot Chili Peppers -- Higher Ground 14) Stevie Ray Vaughan -- Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) Take Covers -- The Other Stuff: 1) Alien Ant Farm -- Smooth Criminal 2) Istanbul (Not Constantinople) -- They Might Be Giants 3) Take On Me -- Reel Big Fish 4) Social Distortion -- Ring Of Fire 5) Stabbing Westward -- Bizarre Love Triangle 6) Paul Anka -- Smells Like Teen Spirit 7) Gun -- Word Up 8) Tom Jones featuring Art Of Noise -- Kiss 9) Faith No More -- Easy 10) Rock And Roll All Night -- Toad The Wet Sprocket 11) Richard Thompson -- Oops, I Did It Again 12) George Jones -- Time Is On My Side 13) Barenaked Ladies -- Fight The Power 14) The Gourds -- Gin And Juice 15) Sublime -- Hong Kong Phooey 16) Rockapella -- You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch 17) Weird Al Yankovic -- Polkarama! Enjoy!
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:13 AM on February 02
I watched Holden's link. Everyone fucking one of the guys in that compliation who slashed or took a cheap shot should have been suspended for a year or banned for life. It has nothing to do with "keeping the peace" or "letting guys blow off steam." That was assault in every case. And the NHL wonders why they aren't taken seriously in many quarters.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:24 PM on January 23
My apologies, guys. We had a double computer crash -- one at work and one at home. My double CD, Take Cover!, will hit the post office either Wednesday night or Thursday morning and should be in hot little American hands sometime the following week. My apologies -- now, can you call off the face punching? Doesn't mean she isn't en fuego, especially while dancing. Well, at least her pants won't catch fire. And remember, when you choose Fergie, urine good company!
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:49 AM on January 22
From the uniforms I'd say that clip of the Cardinals fooling around at 0:03 is from the 20's or 30's, maybe the "gashouse gang" team. I've seen that clip before but I can't name the players. Here's about the best guess that I can offer on 0:03, which is video of members of the St. Louis Cardinals' famous Gas House Gang. I'm assuming the video to have been taken during the 1934 World Series because of the number of reporters walking around on the field during the pregame warmups. From left to right, I believe the three players to be: * First baseman James Anthony "Ripper" Collins, 5-9, 165 pounds, lefty -- known to be one of the ringleaders of the Gang and one of the few lefties on the squad. I did my best to match up his face with a 1934 Goudey card, and I think it's him. * Third baseman Johnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin, 5-8, 170 pounds, righty -- "The Wild Horse of the Osage" and also well-known as one of those prone to antics before the games. Martin was known for his muscular frame, and although it could also be Joe "Ducky" Medwick, the relative height compared to Collins makes me think it's Pepper; and * Pitcher Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean, 6-2, 180 pounds, righty -- always known as ready to get in on a gag or on camera. Although the face is difficult to make out, the player's height rules out almost everyone else. Thoughts?
posted by wfrazerjr at 12:20 PM on January 17
Awwwwright, I'm on Patrick Ewing's team? That just has to mean free lap dances at Scores!
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:31 PM on December 30
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