The Week in Review

We start on Monday, when Chip and I made our (mildy) glorious comeback at the Khyber. We move to Tuesday, where the Young, the Old and the Restless got knocked off by Smart Teammate (with Steve O. on the drums), 92-89. Move to the Bards, where we saw another upset. The Narcotyzing Dysfunktion knocked off the Kingdom, 106-100.

Upset week continued at a packed Vous on Wednesday as Trust Us We Know aced the final round to knock of the Jams, 114-109. It was their first win that I can recall since last April. The Jams only missed one question in the final round (Tikal was an important ceremonial center of what civilization? The answer: Mayans.), but still couldn’t pull off the win.

A new team won at the Black Sheep as well. Not Good Enough for the Grown Up Table was plenty good enough, blowing out the Satan’s MInions, 112-94. Duane’s World had a devastating off week, coming in next to last with a 73. Also on Wednesday, we talked about hipster fights.

Things returned to normal on Thursday, as MAGMA cruised at Good Dog and The Sofa Kingdom won big at the Bards. Both teams dedicated their wins to Pat Robertson (above) , since it was his birthday. MAGMA defeated Heather Mills Prosthetic Leg, 94-78, while the Kingdom blew by the Hurtin’ Bombs, 94-85.

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Average Homeboy on VH1 Tonight

Y’all remember Average Homeboy Denny Blaze, right (above, with JGT)? The rap superstar I went all the way to Cleveland to score a totally sweet interview with? Well, he’s gonna be on VH-1 Tonight as part of their show, “Top 40 Greatest Internet Super Stars”. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Man in Black at Barristers

College B-ball isn’t the only thing going on at Barrister’s this weekend. The Man in Black, the best Johnny Cash Tribute band ever, is playing on 1823 Sansom Street Saturday night, and tix are only $3. Final 8 hoops and Johnny Cash? That sounds like a damn good night.

Happy Birthdays

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Happy B-Days to a couple of Philadelphia sports legends, Ron Jaworski and Moses Malone. Also celebrating a birthday today is Prince Felix Yussupov, the man who killed Rasputin. As some of you may know, I am a huge Rasputin fan, and not just because he had an enormous wang. I highly suggest the book, “The Man Who Killed Rasputin.” Quick quiz question: What do Moses Malone and Doug Flutie have in common? (answer below)

Quick note from Ginger

Salutations! I am off to Nueva York for the Ultimate Belgian Tasting followed by barhopping in Brooklyn then sleeping swankily in this hotel called “Dream” which has been described as “Whimsically Chic.” This is all very exciting–right down to my limo escort. I am moving on up Jeffersons style. I will share deets on my experience upon my return!

Great Local Rapper

I keep hearing about this guy, Reef the Lost Cause, but I never really listened to him until this morning. This is damn impressive. It’s called the Sound of Philadelphia. It’s a touching yet frustrated tribute to the city of Brotherly Love. You’ll dig it. (NSFW)
Related: Reef the Lost Cause on Myspace.

Quick note

Blanket forts are kool. (No, I did not post this on craigslist.)

Happy B-Day, Pat!!

–Happy 77th birthday Pat Robertson! Keep up the good work! You’re a great American! I hope you’re never hit by a train! That would be a tragedy! My favorite Pat Robertson quote? “Just like what Nazi Germany did to the Jews, so liberal America is now doing to the evangelical Christians. It’s no different. It is the same thing. It is happening all over again.” Pat’s really smart! Here’s some more fun Pat quotes!

-Well, here we are, less than two weeks from opening day, and our #1 pitcher just went down with an injury. Fortunately, we have six starters, so Lieber can step back in. We’re going to be just fine. Right? Right!?!? Riiiight?!?!?! Oh, God, no…We’re ruined!!! (cue hysterical sobbing.)

-I don’t usually agree with Lou Dobbs, but he nailed this one: Both sides are acting like idiots in this Gonzales situation.

-If you are or your friends have plenty of plutonium, but no nuclear device with which to make your dreams come true, just start hanging out at local construction sites. You’ll find what you need.

-Vote in the new poll on the right side of the page.

The Metro article

Here’s my latest column in the Metro. Wanna thank everybody at O’Neals and Bards who helped me write it. I also wanna say, “You’re welcome,” to Trivia Art, Steve O., and everyone else who is quite pleased that I was able to get Chuck Fusina into a column.

Around the Horn

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-Here’s a fun Mental Floss quiz about how famous people died. I only scored a 5. Weak. (Thanks Todd for sending this in. If you see any cool stuff on the web that you think I should post, just send it to me at johnny@johnnygoodtimes.com.)

-Penthouse is opening a Lounge and Grille in Philadelphia (Word on the street is that Vanessa Williams is gonna be head chef). Are they gonna have strippers? They say no, but Foobooz isn’t so sure.

-Tired of searching the web but never winning any K-Fed prizes for doing so? Well, it’s time for you to start playing with fire. (Thanks Duff for sending this in.)

–Digging for treasure at the Philadelphia Presidential Mansion. And here’s the best part: Dennis Reidenbach, superintendent of Independence National Historical Park, said the park also plans to have a web-camera trained on the dig so Internet users can monitor the progress. Finally, the ultimate in video entertainment, live shoveling!