Am I a fruitcake for thinking this song is badass?
One thing's for sure -- the diversity in this band is simply stunning. I mean, when's the last time you saw a white guy play the saxophone? And I know what you're about to say, but stop right there because Wallden played the trumpet not the saxophone.
Yeah that's right, Clinton on Arsenio was the last time a white guy played the sax.
Stay tuned for a new segement entitled "Versus" (title subject to change) coming real, real soon.
Mark Fox: “We’re not the most mature group when it comes to handling success, I'll say that. I think our leadership in those positions has got to improve. But that’s part of the process.”
Forget 'Melo, Knicks fans have got to be super excited that their 2006 1st round draft pick and former Gamecock standout, Renaldo Balkman, has returned to them. He should make an immediate impact...again.
The fun stuff starts around the 1:35 mark:
Somewhere down in Florida, Isiah Thomas is saying, "I knew this would work out. I tried to tell them, but they wouldn't listen." Keepin pluggin' away down at Florida International, Isiah.
This is a pretty big deal. It turns out that they've already named a hospital in Augusta after the group.
- I really want you to watch this video...the whole thing.
Uzzy is a flashy guy and that's a known fact, but what Uzzy forgot is: he still had to box once he got in the ring. Keep a dance your crazy Turkish man (my impression of a Turkish man speaking broken English).
- The Grammys came and went on Sunday. My feathers were ruffled right off the bat when the show opened with a tribute to Aretha Franklin, and my thoughts went to: Damn, Aretha just died and they thought the best thing to do was let a country singer from the 90's in Martina McBride, a girl who can't even get the National Anthem right in Christina Aguilera, some red head named Florence, and two black chicks sing her songs? Damn. Turns out Aretha just had a cold or something, and she couldn't make it to the show. Shane's boy John Mayer teamed up with Norah Jones and Keith Urban for a pretty cool version of Dolly Parton's Jolene. Then they had sex, but it would have been a threesome if Keith Urban could've left the blow alone. Put Mumford and Sons and the Avett Broson the same stage and you are in for something nice; sandwich Bob Dylan in between them and watch me kill myself. Dylan is terrible. End of story.
- I know every body hates Mike Bobo. Maybe it's fair and maybe it's not, but the guy had himself a pretty good offseason (so far). Of the 12 kids he recruited for the 2011 class, 10 of them signed including: Malcolm Mitchell, Jay Rome, Ray Drew, Christian Lemay.... The two Georgia and Bobo missed out on landed at GA Southern and Tech. Bobo may be feeling that sense of urgency. Oh by the way, Gus Malzahn, the greatest offensive mind in the galaxy, landed one of sixteen.
- I watch a television show that airs on Bravo. Yes, Bravo. So what? It doesn't make me any gayer than I already am. Wait, what I'm trying to say is that I'm not gay. Anyway, Top Chef Allstars comes on tonight, and they're winding down towards the final 5 or so contestants. The chefs all came close to winning their respective seasons, and now the Allstar battle is reaching a boiling point. Get it? Boiling point? Cooking? Cooking show? There's a douche-bag named Angelo, and he has got to go. He's like the Rafael Nadal of cooking, with all of his capris and pastel colored outfits, and he talks with his hands too much. I don't like that.
- Speaking of food, I've heard that Clary's on Habersham have been stealing the food they serve from the local food bank. You should probably tell everyone you know to stay away from that place. They also harbor terrorists and have a roach problem, both of which are totally unrelated.
- Facebook is awesome. Other blogs follow Conley. I follow Fonzarelli and Kearney. The two couldn't be more different. If you're looking angry freestyle or deep thoughts go for the Fonz. If you're looking for gym routines, love poems, diss poems, or lots of these kinda of emoticons : / :( then Kearney is your guy. You can't go wrong with either one, or do like me and follow them both. By the way, go get that PA Pat mixtape.
- Gotta give credit where credit is due. Nolan Smith and Seth Curry were great when Duke needed them most. Carolina had no answer for either in the 2nd half last night. Great game. - The Avett Brothers will be performing at the Grammys on Sunday. To those folks that will jump on the bandwagon immediately following the Grammys...back off. Just kidding! - In other music news, I'm seeing the Futurebirds tonight. They'll be in Savannah tomorrow and so will I, but I just couldn't wait. - Found a new show -- Shameless, only problem is it's on Showtime. But since it's on Showtime, there's plenty of wacky stuff happening. William H. Macy is awesome in it. He plays a asshole alcoholic who buy his account is "stuck" with 6 kids to care for. He doesn't care for them a lick. It's a really funny show, so if you know a cable guy, get him to hook it up.
The Bad
- UGA basketball. The loss to Xavier was tough, but what still amazes me are the attitudes of some of the "leaders" on the team. I always thought that pitching fits was just a phase kids went through, but watching Thompkins flail his arms and Price stomp his feet and bitch really makes cringe. -
More like badass The Ugly
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 is a quick way to find out who you friends are. Not really, but it is easy to get lost in an argument or two when it's discussed. Well wouldn't you know it? I was assigned this piece of legislation to present on, and it all went down this morning. I prefaced the presentation by telling my classmates and instructor that this presentation was meant to give them an idea of the what has been enacted and the provisions that are set for the future. So I breezed through everything in about 30 minutes (Medicare, Medicaid, tax credits, incentives for health care facilities, Exchanges, blah blah blah), and could see it in most of their faces -- they had no idea what I was talking about. Super. My teacher wasn't satisfied. She asked me "All of these provisions sound great, and things seem to be moving towards a direction of increased efficiency, so why do people still resist this legislation?" Well, where do I begin? I told her that capable people do not like being told what to do, and I don't think the government should have the ability to tell me: hey, you need to buy health insurance and this is where you go to get it (coming our way 2014). Also, there is something about 100% federal funding for Medicaid, a state run program, that just doesn't scream efficiency. Obviously, we weren't on the same page. This conversation went on for about 10 minutes, and I won't bore you with any more of it.
Lesson learned: Wait and have that conversation after you get your grade.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
In no way does the following video have anything to do with my feelings on tonight's UNC/Duke game...
In years past, I have viewed the Super Bowl as a Sunday in which to drink heavily, sooo just another Sunday. But with the Black Eyed Peas as the halftime entertainment, I now have a reason to watch. Oh yeah, the game will be pretty good too.
My pick:
Packers, 27-26
Carl's pick:
Back to the Halftime show...
Setlist prediction:
Let's get Retarded (or "it started"...Thanks Janet and JT) --> Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie solo)* --> I Gotta Feeling** --> Imma Be***
* w/ special guest: Elton John ** w/ special guest: Lil Wayne performing "No Ceilings" version *** w/ special guests: Elton John, Lil Wayne, and Aerosmiths Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
Keep in mind that this is just my prediction or wish-list, if you will. But honesty, who could forget Super Bowl XXXIV w/ Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, and Toni Braxton? Or how about XXXVII with Shania Twain, No Doubt, and Sting? All super combos, and we can only hope for another! This is going to be fun.
A few days ago, Jack and Meg White announced that the White Stripes were done. While some may be relieved, that Jack and Meg can finally go back to a normal relationship as brother and sister or husband and wife or whatever, I'm just too shaken up by the musical break-up. I appreciate that everyone as their own musical tastes, and the White Stripes may not be for you. That's cool. I think that a few can agree that Jack White is as talented as it gets, and Meg White is, well, just another part of what makes the White Stripes really strange.
On February 3, 2001 a star was born, and it would revolutionize the way one of the most popular sports in the world would be played...sorta. Even so, people asked: Is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
Vince McMahon didn't really care. His football league, the XFL, would frog splash the NFL and their pussy athletes. In Vince's mind, guys like HeHateMe would go all "ladders, tables, and chairs" on NFL DBs like Champ Bailey... if given an opportunity. Vince's dream of big time football came true on this day, a decade ago, when the New York Hitmen took on the Las Vegas Outlaws.
You're probably asking yourself: hey, how come TV stations don't show XFL games anymore? Well, that's because the XFL dissolved later that year. Oh well.
Big Time and Baby Boy getting coached up on the sideline
The question now is: With the looming NFL lockout, how can we bring back the XFL -- better than ever?
Answer: Wrestlers playing football.
Golddust seems to be well suited for the placekicker/punting duties. Some say, he may be a receiver... cause he dresses gay. Zap.
There's gotta be a position for this guy...Kennedy.
Buyer beware on Booker T. I smell a TO or possibly the next Pacman Jones on the horizon.
