Around the Horn

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Trivia Art’s latest in the Metro. As for his foot? Well, he’s had a lot of hot girls sign his cast, so it hasn’t been all bad.

Will Philadelphia’s food Zorro be unmasked? Looks like the owner of Chops could be the Velma to Laban’s Mr. Peters, the caretaker of the old stadium. “And I would have gotten away with it to, if it wasn’t for you steak frites!”

-Apparently there is gonna be a videogame about the show The Office, which is sure to be awful, though the show is great. Die Actor Die host Don Montrey thinks of some other tv shows turned video game failures. The best one I could come up with was Small Wonder vs. Terminator: Android vs. Cyborg. You guys got any good failed Tv shows turned video games.

-And happy birthday Lionel Richie! If anybody can’t find me at the Black Sheep tonight, just look up. I’ll be dancing on the ceiling.

Vento goes back for 16th minute

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Joey Vento, the owner of Geno’s Cheese Steaks agreed to a debate with a woman with a pretty impressive resume. Tell me this doesn’t look like a blowout. Granted, Vento gets the home field advantage, but this lady probably actually has a few facts at her disposal, as opposed to an ability to talk like a numbskull and make a mediocre sandwich. Hey bub, your inane platitudes might work with Neil Cavuto, but I doubt they are gonna go over so well with Ms. Bernstein-Baker. Man, I wish I wasn’t working that night.

Of course, the delicious ironies surrounding the whole Vento affair have been documented in detail, but I think my favorite is that the sign, “This is America: When Ordering, ‘Speak English'” is written in incorrect English. Who exactly is he quoting when he uses quotes for ‘Speak English’?

Kildare’s hosts Philly’s Best Quizzo!

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A major smack talking storm was started last year when Philly Style Magazine (you can find a picture of them right next to the word “irrelevance” in the dictionary) picked Fado as Best Quizzo in Philadelphia.

So you can imagine the joy I felt when I came across Dan Gross’s column today and saw who Philly Style Mag named Best Quizzo this year: Kildare’s. I am not kidding. The bar that is to Irish pubs as Applebee’s is to fine dining apparently now hosts the best quizzo in Philadelphia. But be forewarned: you’re not allowed in the door without popping your collar. (Please note that while I am dogging on Kildare’s and Philly Style, I am not dogging on the actual Kildare’s quizzo. I have never played it, nor met anyone who has played it, so it might be good. In fact, it gets a great review from myquizzo.com. But it’s in King of Prussia, which last I checked wasn’t Philly. And let’s face it, I’m not writing this because I am really pissed, but because I love dogging on things like Kildare’s and Philly Style Magazine. If Dark Horse John or Pat Hines or Quizmaster Chris had won, I would be offering a hearty congrats, but two faux Irish bars winning it back to back kind of shows you how well PSM and it’s readers “get it”.) I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess that Starbucks is gonna get best coffee in Philly, just like it did last year. Because after all, nothing says Philly like Starbucks. And nothing says Philly like a faux Irish pub in King of Prussia.
RELATED: Philly Mag isn’t a big fan of Philly Style Mag’s “Best Of” either.

P.S. I hope none of my Little Leaguers reads this, coming as it does less than a week after I gave them a big speech on “good sportsmanship”. Remember kids, do as I say, not as I do.

Last weeks winners

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On this date 40 years ago Jimi Hendrix pulled off one of the most electrifying stage acts ever, burning his guitar on stage. Therefore we are going to honor the guitar legend with questions about him under pics of last weeks winners.

Basketball game tonight

My Little League All Star game is tonight from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and if any of you are in the neighborhood, it would be great if you could swing by and watch a little of the game. I will be rocking it on the PA. Action is at the 17th and Christian YMCA.

A Happy butt is a clean butt

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Britney Spears is asking her fans to help her name her new album. Among the choices are “Integrity” and “Dignity”. Hmmm. A 55 hour marriage in Vegas, a marriage to the worst rapper ever, a divorce via text message, several drunken nights in crotchless panties, several drunken nights with boobs hanging out of dress, a shaved head, and a total meltdown. I’m not sure “Dignity” is necessarily a good word choice here. How about some more realistic choices, for albums, like “Slave 4 Booze” or “Oops…I Married K-Fed”? Anybody else got some good Britney album titles?

The video on this page needs to be seen. You have to notice how happy these people are to have a clean butt. “I don’t know how I lived before Cleanbutt.” The best part is that this is a real product. Safe for Work, but your boss may think you’ve lost your mind.

-Little League game manana. 17th and Christian YMCA. 6 p.m. We’re giving the players the trophies after the game that you guys helped to pay for this week. Thanks again for your help! Hope some of you guys can make it.

Former RPS competitor gets in Guiness Book

Doug Williams, who used to be a regular on the local RPS scene and who finished 2nd a couple of years ago in the City League Championship, recently got into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the world’s longest nipple hair, over 5 inches long. After setting the record, he said, proudly, ““I am not attempting this record for the money. It is enough for me to know that I can inspire an entire generation of young people, mostly boys, to grow long body hairs and achieve their own dreams.”

Quizzo for the Cause

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I am raising money again for my basketball league. We had a second half of the longest Little League basketball season ever (we started in October. The NBA starts in November. We’re both finishing up now.) Anyways, we’re getting trophies for the 2nd half of the season, so I’m asking everyone who plays to donate a dollar towards the trophies. Also, our all-star games are friday, starting at 5:30 p.m. It would be AWESOME if any of you guys could make it. I’d love for these kids to get to play in front of a nice sized crowd. Plus, as an added bonus, you get me doing the PA for the games, and I have to admit, I’m freaking phenomenal as a PA announcer and B-ball DJ. It sounds like the Wachovia Center in there, I swear. Anyways, it’s gonna be at the Christian Street YMCA (17th and Christian) on friday at 5:30 p.m. There are two games, and the 2nd one will be a little higher quality, since it’s the older kids (11-12). Tip off for that one should be around 6:15 p.m. Hope some of you guys can make it.