What’s the name of the biker gang in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure?
Month: August 2007
Philly Style Mag: Have you heard about this ‘fantasy football”?
So I’m bitching about Philly Style Mag to Trivia Art yesterday, as I see that they have an article about this new phenomenon known as “Fantasy Football” in their City Life section: “Prevailing at this game requires drafting the best team possible…and playing them in a virtual competition against the teams assembled by family members, friends, or co-workers.” Really? You don’t say! Competing in a virtual “Fantasy” football game against friends and co-workers? How unique, and I would have never heard of it if not for your magazine! Hey, next month you guys should have an article in City Life that begins, “Bread is often used on what many people are calling ‘the sandwich’.” Anyways, I try to explain this to Trivia Art, and he says, “I can’t say anything bad about them, they called me ‘culinary crack’.” It’s a damn shame.
Around the Horn, Brought to you by Hammerman
-When I saw that a Senator had been arrested for lewd conduct in a bathroom, before I opened the story, I said to Trivia Art, “I’m betting Republican.” Right again. Are there any Republicans in Washington who, while campaigning on Family Values and anti-gay marriage, aren’t trying to pick up men in bathrooms? I mean, keep in mind, two big name Republicans have been caught trying to pick up men in restrooms in the last two months. Can you imagine how many have gotten away with it? Is David Vitter the only straight Republican in Washington?
–What in the holy hell is going on with the bees? Is it you, with yor fancy cellphone?
-Good debate about patriotism going on in the comments section under the Donspiracists column. Feel free to join.
-It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Hammerman!!!
Today is my birthday, and my father says I can have anything I want!
Today is the birthday of the star of my favorite movie ever recorded. No, not Francis…Pee Wee Herman turns 55! Pee Wee’s Big Adventure continues to serve as an inspiration for me. A story of following ones dreams, of finding true love, and of inspiring others. Here’s hoping you get what you want for your birthday, Pee Wee!
Uh, Hello, is this thing on?
It’s 1:30 p.m., and you guys have combined to answer one question?
Jams Win (Repped by Sofa Kingdom)
In what movie would you hear a remake of the song “Three Little Birds”?
Dork Sided Wins
Who originally sang the song “Bird on the Wire”?
Last weeks winners
Alright, I’m gonna post pics of last weeks winners with a trivia question underneath. The questions will be about bird songs. One guess per person, and no cheating.
The Week in Review
Here’s the rundown of the past week’s action:
-Tuesday night at O’Neals, it was Dork Sided taking an early lead and holding on for a 95-86 win over the Cornbread Mafia. Philly Hardcore finished 3rd.
-At the Bards, the Sofa Kingdom‘s arch nemesis, Narkotyzing Dysfunktion, was a no-show, and the Kingdom waltzed away with a 104-82 boiling of the Two Egg Omelette. Freddie Bear finished Numero Tres.
–The Jams split into two teams on Wednesday at the Rendezvous-and those two teams finished First and Second. Hurricane Erin Blew Through Mexico edged Tommy Udo’s Fan Club, 114-113. In 3rd place, it was A Different Kind of Hate. The Jams have won five in a row. I am waiting to hear from Jam Captain to see if he’s playing this week. If so, we’ll have a bounty.
-No upset at the Black Sheep either. Yes, Duane Can’t, a conglomerate of Duane’s World, the Minions, and Yes You Can’t, knocked off My Eggplant Spells Cole Hamels, 104-96. Quizzo legends WTF made an appearance, but showed a lot of rust, finishing with a 75.
–Mac Robinson’s Yellow Sweater got the win at the Good Dog, taking out Manstruation, 89-80. Vladimir Man Love took the bronze.
-On to the Bards, where we had controversy. It Looked Like the Day After the Day After Tomorrow had pulled off a 11-109 win over the Hurtin Bombs. I had asked what MLB team has the record for most losses in a season. The answer I was looking for was ’62 Mets, who lost 120. But the Bombs put the 1898 Cleveland Spiders. The Spiders had lost 134 in 1899, so I had to gove partial credit. That forced overtime, which was won by the Bombs. The Kingdom finished 3rd with a 107.
Also this week:
–The Sequel Contest
-The Sequel Column for the paper
-The emergence of a new force on johnnygoodtimes.com, the Donspiracist.
Final Thoughts
Couldn’t do the Week in Review because I am in the midst of a super-secret project that is going to be totally awesome and take this jawn to the next level. I’ll have the Review up manana. But in the meantime:
-Great cover stories in both the Philadelphia Weekly and City Paper this week. This is YOUR city. What are you doing to make it a better place?
-You know how I love Reef Tha Lost Cause’s tunes. This weekend, I’m hoping to see him live at the Khyber. Saturday night, 9 pm. Who’s in?
-Trivia Art wants to know: Who has the best nachos in the city?