JC Romero is getting absolutely screwed by Major League Baseball. I mean, screwed like few athletes have ever been. After taking a supplement he got over the counter from Vitamin Shoppe, he tested positive for steroids, though even MLB acknowledges that he didn't use them. But with a reactionary zeal that make the Salem Witch Trials look fair and balanced, MLB has decided to suspend him for 50 days. Baseball offered him the opportunity to only serve 25 games if he admitted guilt, but he didn't because he didnt' do anything wrong. Way to go baseball. Way to teach kids that if they don't cow down to authority their punishment will be doubled, even if they don't do anything wrong. This is so unbelievablty stupid it defies belief. Could you imagine how great baseball would be if it were run by people with an IQ over 30? If you're interested, you can call the commissioner's office at 212 931-7800.
The egg nog has all been drunk (drank?) and the tree has been put back in the attic. It's on to the gym, and time to break out the juicer. It's back to reality, and the reality of 2009 isn't all that bad. We've got a lot getting ready to go down. I am looking at a venue today for Quizzo Bowl V, and am very hopeful we're going to have a deal in place this week. I'm looking at February 21st as a possible date. I have to determine if that gives me enough time to make this a go. Also, we have Super Bowling going down on January 24th, a big bowling blowout bash going down in South Philly. More details forthcoming. I will also begin working on 2008 the year in review. Yeah, I know I shoulda done that a week ago. Whatever. Anyways, in the meantime here's 2007 in review.
- Become a master of the Juiceman Juicer (got one for Christmas and made my first OJ this morning. Delicious...and nutricious.)
- Read 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and follow it's suggestions.
- Record three more songs so I can release an EP. (I did a new song over Christmas break and it is hot. I'll release it as soon as the girl with the great voice lays down her vocals in the chorus.)
- Solve more mysteries.
- Quit Sweating the small stuff.
- Get my finances in order.
- Want to restart the Classic Movie Project.
Ok, there you have it. What are your Resolutions?
Just got back in town. Gonna lie low tonight and save my energy for the parade. Holler at me if you got something fun going on during the parade. Otherwise, have a safe and Happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you next week!
Who wrote the poem Auld Lang Syne in 1788?
Yes, I'm in Virginia, (and there is a Santa Claus). There is also a Trivia Art of Foobooz fame, making his long awaited return to the mic tonight at O'Neals and the Bards. O'Neals kicks off at 8 p.m. and Bards starts at 10 p.m. No quizzo Wednesday or Thursday. Urrything 'll be back to normal next week.
Alright gonna post pics of last weeks winners. Bad Christmas movie questions underneath. One guess per person.
*I can say "Christmas" now instead of "holidays" because I'm in the South and liberals haven't won the War on Christmas down here yet.
- New York Times last week had a piece about It's a Miserable Life. Pretty interesting. Also brought to mind the great piece Slate did a few years ago about what a swingin' place Bedford Falls was.
- In case you didn't read it last year, do yourself a favor and read the Donspiracist piece on whether or not Santa Claus exists, and what the government is doing to suppress the truth about Santa. This is really a great piece.
- Finally, be sure to read the "Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" letter. Everybody knows the phrase, but have you read the letter. Good stuff.
- Young, Old, and Restless 98
- Why's John's Rum Gone 83
- Merry Listas 69
- Murder Book 67
- Baby Pictures of Ruthless Dictators 53
- Sofa Kingdom 93
- ...Angel Gets It's Wings 69
- 13th Grade 66
- Blue Ball Assassins 65
- Predictably Last 45
- Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout, Everyone 91*
- The Jams 83
- 1022 71
- Team Estrogen 61
- I Love Foot Stink 55
- Duane's World 110
- Sexual Chocolate 98
- Ze Frosted Umlauts 78
- Total Strangers 76
- Who Throws a Shoe? 66
- Invincible 98
- Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins 86
- Hanukkah Harrys 84
- Duck Billed Assholes 83
- Ignorance 77
- Thank God It's Them Instead of You 100
- Hurtin Bombs 91
- Axis of Evil Knieval 91
- Just the Tip 81
- Padma's Arm Scar 75
*Won the $20 bounty, which they donated to the Covenant House


