Heading down to Virginia on Thursday, and my dad and sister are both big Western fans. So I’m hoping to spend a little QT with the fam watching a Western I haven’t seen yet. Vote for which one you think I should see. I saw Spaceballs this past weekend and will have my review manana.
Around the Horn, brought to you by the Birthday Boy
- Happy Birthday, Big Love!
- The now infamous Tim Furlong 4:20 story from last week has ripped to pieces by about every blogger in the area, and with good reason: it’s William Randolph Hearst style scare tactics just in time for sweeps week were a shameless attempt to scare parents into watching their newscast. Then the sheer nievete of the piece took it from ridiculous to sublime. Long story short, Philebrity just did an interview with Furlong. He seems kind of embarrassed by the whole thing.
- Speaking of William Randolph Hearst, did he shoot some dude for hooking up with his girl on this date in 1924, then cover it up? This is a great conspiracy. Check it out.
- I don’t think that those “Wawa is leaving downtown Philly to concentrate on the suburbs” rumors that recently left me in a corner crying myself to sleep are true. I called Wawa this morning, and the receptionist said she hadn’t heard anything about it. Then she tried to transfer me to someone else, but accidentally hung up on me. I didn’t call back. I just didn’t have the energy.
Jams Win (Repped by Les Nessman)
You might be surprised to know that this birthday boy, turning 74 today, was the color commentator for the 1972 Miami Dolphins. He has now had a talk show on TV for over 20 years.
Cornbread Mafia wins at O’Neals
This president, who had the 2nd shortest term in presidential history, was born on this date in 1831.
Pics of last weeks winners
Gonna post photos of last weeks winners with questions underneath. The questions will be about people born on this date. One guess per person total.
Chip Chantry presents some new Ron Paul fun facts
- Ron Paul wants to end the war on drugs. His first step will to hang a “Mission Accomplished” banner over 125th Street in New York City.
- Ron Paul plays a weekly squash game with Ving Rhames.
- Ron Paul is commited to border security. He plans to build a 20-foot wall along the Mexican border AND one along the Mason Dixon line.
- Ron Paul went to a year of nursing school in Utica, New York, where he was roomates with radio DJ Rick Dees.
- Ron Paul likes the cut of your jib, sailor.
PREVIOUSLY: Chip Unveils 5 Ron Paul Fun Facts.
Damnit
Well, not exactly the way I wanted to start Monday morning. I can’t find the stupid thing that puts the pictures into the computer, so I dunno when I can get the photos of last weeks winners up. Hopefully later today.
The Scoreboard
O’NEALS
- Cornbread Mafia 93
- Young Old and Restless 89
- Dorksided 82
- Texas Tough Trio 82
- I Got Nothing 74
BARDS
- Sofa Kingdom 97
- Applesauce Makes My Balls Itch 93
- Archivist: Keeping History Fresh 92
- Titan 82
- Nosotros Somos Medicina 55
LOCUST RENDEZVOUS
- The Jams 106
- Drunkin’ Dumbos DUI 96
- Six Pack 74
- Super Codpeace 73
- Tom and Kathleen 72
BLACK SHEEP
- ***Duane’s World 84
- Satan’s Minions 84
- That Jacket is Smokin’ 83
- Partialy Sober Observer 83
- The Leprechaun Tells Me to Burn Things 81
GOOD DOG
- The Axis of Evil Knieval 114
- Bonds Legal Defense Fund 95
- Baruch Atah Adonai 93
- But My Mom Says I’m Cool 88
- Todd Loves Cock, and He’s Fine With It 84
BARDS
- Sofa Kingdom 118
- Hurtin’ Bombs 111
- You Can’t Dust For Vomit 101
- Archivist: Keepin History Fresh 99
- Psychos 84
***Won in a tie-breaker. Also of note at the Sheep on Wednesday: we had 5 times tied for the lead after 3 rounds, and 11 teams within one question of the lead with one round to play.
The hell with Punkin Chunkin
The lack of nudity at Punkin Chunkin has always bothered me, so next year I’m going to this. (Thanks to Smackdown for sending this in.) Oh, and another strange thing sent to me this week. Jam Master Sean says he’s gonna get this started in Philly next year. I am so in. If you’ve see something strange online, please send it to me.
Quizzo News and Notes
A couple of quick notes about quizzo before I post the top scores:
- It was great to see the Axis of Evil Knieval, the Satan’s Minion, and Chill Rob A from MAGMA out this week. Hope to get you guys back in the mix on the reg, and still would love to see Haggis, the Goats, and the S*** Hawks back out again soon, among others.
- Still working on a venue for city vs. city challenge and Quizzo Bowl IV. If anybody has an idea for a venue for City vs. City, let me know. In talks with World Cafe Live for QB IV, and am hoping we can make it happen. As I said before, I’ve got a musical act lined up that is going to BLOW YOUR FREAKING DOORS.
- Quizzo is cancelled next Thursday, obviously, but we are on for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday will be another bounty bowl for the Kingdom. Raising the stakes to $25 (in addition to $40 gift certificate) to any team that beats the SK.
- Sofa Kingdom missed a perfect round by one point last night. The only thing they missed: “Who is returning to Trading Spaces?” They put Paige Wilson, and it’s Paige Davis. Oh, and happy birthday to Nate of the Kingdom.