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Jason Giambi turned his season around when he grew a moustache, and since then the ‘stache has started to make a comeback of sorts, even though Giambi shaved his off after a recent slump. Jam Master Sean and I are currently working on a project that will get plenty of you growing one. So be ready. More details to follow. In the meantime, you can look for inspiration in the 2007 World Moustache Championships. These ‘staches are nothing short of breathtaking.
I went with seven of the kids in our summer program at the Marian Anderson Rec Center, one of our teachers, and recently elected State Rep Kenyatta Johnson to the State Capitol building in Harrisburg this past Friday. And as hard as this may be to believe, the Capitol building is one of the top five most spectacular buildings I have ever stepped foot in. I am not kidding. Here is a link to some photos of our group and the building. I would highly suggest a road trip to check the place out. Chip also tells me that there is a Pennsylvania Museum across the street which is pretty sweet as well.
Once there we got to hang out for a few hours with the youngest Representative in Pennsylvania, Tony Payton (left), only 27 years old, who has an ambitious plan to get more lower income children into college. The guys had a lot of questions, and he answered every one. I like this guy. I like Kenyatta too, who regularly comes in in the afternoons and helps out with the anti-violence program. I saw Kenyatta and Tony again on Saturday night at the Weekend of Peace basketball tourney at 19th and Washington. (I swung by for a few minutes since some of the kids I coach were in the tourney.) One of my guys won the 3 point shootout. A guy called only “Elevator” won the slam dunk contest by jumping completely over a guy who was about 6’5″. It was pretty damn incredible. I was not asked to participate in the slam dunk competition.
Barney Frank has recently introduced legislation that would legalize marijuana. “What, is he crazy?” you ask. Yes. The answer is yes. Apparently Barney Frank doesn’t realize that marijuana causes people to murder their parents, listen to jazz, and hang out with Mexicans. But something tells me that there is something he isn’t counting on: the courage of his fellow Congressman, who will almost certainly strike down this law.
Naturally, we here At JGT headquarters are distraught over the bankruptcy of Bennigan’s, our favorite Irish restaurant. No more Guinness Glazed Popcorn Shrimp. No more Kilkenny’s Country Chicken Wrap. No more “Oh Baby” Back Ribs. Remember all that fun we used to have at Bennigan’s? All the laughter? Remember that time Donnie put his baby back rib in the pitcher of Mountain Dew? Fun times, fun times. Oh well, for authentic Irish authenticity, we’ve still got Kildare’s.
A formidable squad composed of some Duane’s World guys and some Sofa’s pulled off a 107-98 win over My Nickname at School Was Scurvy Purvy at the Franklin Institute on Saturday night. Early in the contest, Johnny’s latest rival, Captain Babyface, threatened to take Johnny’s bounty from the night’s quiz. Babyface was a real nightmare, shouting out answers and using his phone during Round One before kicking Johnny’s ass. Fortunately, Johnny was taught the mystical ways of the East from Mr. Pierogie, and in a heroic final scene was able to fight off Babyface in an epic battle that has Broadway buzzing. We had a good crowd (about 60) and set a new record for most kids at a JGT event (lots). All in all a fun night, and I went and checked out the Pirate exhibit on Monday, and it was pretty cool.
I have long said that one of the main reasons that I want a championship win in Philadelphia is because I want an excuse to flip over a Hummer from Jersey and set it on fire. Sadly, I may not get that chance. Hummers are becoming obsolete with rising gas prices, and the wonderful people that own them are having a hard time selling them. They are also being mocked when they go out in public. This is nothing short of a tragedy. Unless you’re like me, and you find a certain thrill in bad things happening to bad people. (And every single person who owns a Hummer is a bad human being. Every single one. Other than Jersey drivers, I can think of no group of people who I universally hate as much as Hummer owners. Of course, in this area those two groups are usually one in the same.)
Never been to Eastern State, so I’m gonna go check it out now. Or maybe go see the pirate exhibit. Got a buddy in town, so gonna do something touristy. Anyways, pirate quizzo was pretty good. And I think a couple of the rounds were some of my finest work. More info this afternoon, as well as photos of the winners. In the meantime, hope Adam Eaton enjoys his time as a Lakewood Blueclaw (which is where I really hope they send him.)
Other details: Yes, I will be hosting. The winning team gets free admission to pirate exhibit. Yes, there will be a cash bar.
WARNING: There has been talk of real pirates accessing the event and disrupting quizzo. Security is especially tight to try to keep pirates out, but we can’t guarantee anything. I would suggest keeping your gold bullion at home or inside your wooden leg. For more details, click here.
