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March 15, 2006
Link Dump: These are probably pretty old, but in case someone's not seen them...
posted by justgary to navel gazing at 01:17 AM - 91 comments
Olympic juggling 1 and 2. Pretty cool, but is it a sport?
posted by qbert72 at 07:45 AM on March 15, 2006
is that penn jillette doing juggling commentary?
posted by goddam at 09:12 AM on March 15, 2006
Hmm, maybe so goddam.
posted by justgary at 12:03 PM on March 15, 2006
A new link dump! Hooray! When the fever subsides.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 02:09 PM on March 15, 2006
posted by dusted at 02:18 PM on March 15, 2006
Dear EPSN: what kind of Paul Shirley RSS feed excludes his most recent post? a lousy, or tardy to be updated, one. that's what.
posted by gspm at 02:58 PM on March 15, 2006
Look at what yerfatma has been up to at AskMe. (scroll down a bit)
posted by NoMich at 03:15 PM on March 15, 2006
That's totally Penn Gillette. I remember seeing it on 'the deuce'
posted by YukonGold at 03:56 PM on March 15, 2006
Damnit, AskMe is down. What did I do?
posted by yerfatma at 04:39 PM on March 15, 2006
Also: Aziz lost. Completely not sports-related, but it cracked me up. (Video link)
posted by yerfatma at 04:46 PM on March 15, 2006
So are they trying to say there's something shitty about LFO? I think there's at least a few people who'd take issue with that.
posted by YukonGold at 07:41 PM on March 15, 2006
Poor song choice, either way. Best part is when he skips ahead to an even shittier song.
posted by yerfatma at 07:43 PM on March 15, 2006
Here's a forum dedicated to sabermetrics. Back in the old Baseball Boards days, this forum was a big deal. From what I've heard anyway.
posted by NoMich at 08:14 PM on March 15, 2006
Penn Gillette is supposedly an expert juggler. I've seen him do routines on different stand-up shows... And yerfatma, I laughed till I heard Saliva...then I got very angry...
posted by MeatSaber at 10:08 PM on March 15, 2006
Now this a fun sports game. Listen to what the coach says.
posted by njsk8r20 at 10:47 PM on March 15, 2006
Steve Nash spends endorsement cash on Paraguay hospital. MVP! MVP! MVP!...
posted by dusted at 11:03 AM on March 16, 2006
Perhaps my linking priviliges have been revoked, either that or im just not capable of operating a computer. Alas I am trainable so if some kind soul would E me the specifics I would be greatful (jameyATcableoneDOTnet) If you have time to cut-n-paste here is a nice goal by a young lady in a mens soccer match. http://youtube.com/watch?v=eCCfa2g3l4g
posted by Folkways at 11:40 AM on March 16, 2006
Folkways, you'd do this to make a link: <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=eCCfa2g3l4g">Here's my video link</a> Or you can highlight the text and hit the link button (it only appears if your browser supports it).
posted by yerfatma at 11:48 AM on March 16, 2006
Nice link dusted. I actually think that is a FPP worthy link. For as much as we like to slag on professional athletes on our front page, this would be a nice counterbalance.
posted by NoMich at 12:14 PM on March 16, 2006
Well shuckydarn.... Thanks yerfatma, must be my browser as useing the link button leaves nothing in the comment box. shame too cause I had a great article on Americas oldest baseball park (Rickwood Field) where a recent Negro League reunion was held. Willie Mays etal in attendance.
posted by Folkways at 12:30 PM on March 16, 2006
Agreed on dusted's link for the front page. And Folkways' clip would be even funnier if it were real.
posted by qbert72 at 12:30 PM on March 16, 2006
Your wish is my command. I thought it was a little thin for the front page, but I guess not.
posted by dusted at 12:38 PM on March 16, 2006
I love that he's mild-mannered rcade here, and everywhere else, he's an internet superhero. Clark Kent and Superman.
posted by jerseygirl at 02:08 PM on March 16, 2006
And Folkways' clip would be even funnier if it were real. OK so there is a good reason for me not to "link".
posted by Folkways at 02:30 PM on March 16, 2006
Clark Kent and Superman. Abso-fucking-lutely. Just with out that lame spit-curl. stupid spit-curl.
posted by lilnemo at 02:33 PM on March 16, 2006
Oh, like the insane basketball guy movie is real.
posted by NoMich at 02:36 PM on March 16, 2006
I liked it folkways. I thought they were very nice...er...uh...it was a nice goal.
posted by njsk8r20 at 02:37 PM on March 16, 2006
Dear Samsonov14, I love you. Proof here. (mp3 link)
posted by yerfatma at 02:42 PM on March 16, 2006
U.S.S. Mariner analyzes Baseball Bugs.
posted by goddam at 02:46 PM on March 16, 2006
fatty, that is simultaneously the best and the worst song ever. Thanks! (maybe?)
posted by Samsonov14 at 06:16 PM on March 16, 2006
That Bugs thing so rules.
posted by gspm at 06:37 PM on March 16, 2006
Headphones are a must on that song. So great. On Thursdays we do charity midget tossing. It's for the kids bro My question is do people outside New England get all that's going there?
posted by YukonGold at 07:05 PM on March 16, 2006
"I got a Broonz tattoo. The chicks dig it. And the chicks dig me too."
posted by yerfatma at 08:43 PM on March 16, 2006
Yeah, I heard that line, and I knew that was what you were talking about. Hey, it was funny. I still kind of wish that I didn't have Thornton 4Eva tatooed on my grundle, though.
posted by Samsonov14 at 09:40 PM on March 16, 2006
The winning OT goal last night in the Oilers-Flames match was set up beautifully with a hard bodycheck delivered by a broken stick laying on the ice that took out two Flames defenders (wmv link, shuttle ahead to 1:40).
posted by gspm at 10:19 AM on March 17, 2006
gspm -- thanks, that's pretty incredible. Interesting that in all of the replays, the announcers were so fixated on Samsonov's stickhandling that they didn't even mention the broken stick.
posted by holden at 11:13 AM on March 17, 2006
Yeah, what the hell man, I think that driftwood certainly deserves at least *some* credit on that play. Funny none the less.
posted by NoMich at 12:14 PM on March 17, 2006
gpsm, Thanks for the link. Good ol' Sammy.
posted by Samsonov14 at 05:20 PM on March 17, 2006
dusted, your Nash link got JABSed.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 08:06 PM on March 17, 2006
Here's a public service announcement from WIYY Baltimore.
posted by njsk8r20 at 11:25 PM on March 17, 2006
While I'm still up, here's a Jack in the Box commercial. WIYY has all kinds of twisted tunes. noteworthy are "kill da wabbit" , "big bird stoned", and "death by misadventure".
posted by njsk8r20 at 12:35 AM on March 18, 2006
Not worthy of a LRFFP, but for those scoring at home, the Frazer clan now has a new baby girl, Mackenzie Jane. Please mail your Pampers and nursing bras to the store. 
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:15 PM on March 18, 2006
Fuck it, make it an LRFPP anyway. Any non-new-user news is good user news. Congratulations Fraze.
posted by lilnemo at 03:24 PM on March 18, 2006
WOW I didnt even know you were pregnant! Congrats
posted by Folkways at 03:29 PM on March 18, 2006
Wfrazerjr now you are a proud father of a new girl as well as a new blog. Congrats.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 03:37 PM on March 18, 2006
Hey....is that the SpoFi registration page in the background? They start contributing early in the frazer clan. Seriously - congrats, she looks a beaut.
posted by owlhouse at 03:46 PM on March 18, 2006
Fraze, I just sort of skimmed the thread, and I was pretty sure your pic was a first-person view of a cyborg throttling a tiny eskimo. I was relieved when I learned that this was not the case. The real story made me happy for you (and also tiny eskimos, bless their little icy hearts). Congrats, dude!
posted by Samsonov14 at 05:36 PM on March 18, 2006
Congratulations man. Just keep her turned away from the keyboard when you burp her.
posted by billsaysthis at 06:46 PM on March 18, 2006
Wait, the SportsFilter Vow of Chastity is bullshit? Damn, yerfatma, that's not funny, man. Congrats wfrazerjr.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 09:06 PM on March 18, 2006
Big, big congratulations to you and your baby momma.
posted by dusted at 11:14 PM on March 18, 2006
Beautiful, congratulations fraze.
posted by willthrill72 at 11:42 PM on March 18, 2006
Holy heck, Fraze, way to keep us all in the dark. Obviously we need a separate sidebar to keep track of members' maternity status. But congratulations anyway!
posted by DrJohnEvans at 01:05 AM on March 19, 2006
Congratulations, Fraze. Hope you stocked up on your sleep! She's gorgeous.
posted by wingnut4life at 11:52 AM on March 19, 2006
The other day I received a Maltese Falcon in the mail that had identical wrapping. Your package looks like it's a little more valuable though. Congrats on news of Jr.'s junior. (Undoubtedly, a proud day for Mackenzie Phillips as well.)
posted by BullpenPro at 12:01 PM on March 19, 2006
Congratulations Fraze. I shall drink a can of Carlsberg to wet the baby's head forthwith.
posted by squealy at 01:13 PM on March 19, 2006
Congratulations Fraze. Very pretty. Nice work indeed.
posted by gac at 04:25 PM on March 19, 2006
I shall drink a can of Carlsberg to wet the baby's head forthwith. No worries...she'll be wettin' herself just fine several times a day for the next three years without any help from you.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 06:53 PM on March 19, 2006
Congratulations Fraze. She's a doll!
posted by skydivemom at 09:16 PM on March 19, 2006
Rugby fan can't explain self-mutilation
posted by geekyguy at 10:27 PM on March 19, 2006
Rugby fan can't explain self-mutilation "After I shove this red-hot poker up my ass, I'm going to chop my dick off!" -- Things you don't hear every day, George Carlin...
posted by wingnut4life at 11:58 PM on March 19, 2006
Congrats, fraze! Sport's Nuts make me sick!
posted by danostuporstar at 10:17 AM on March 20, 2006
Why the possesive "s"? Too funny. I certainly fall under the "Talks to pets more than god" category. What do I win?
posted by NoMich at 10:27 AM on March 20, 2006
Well I don't know how much god talks to my cat, so I can't say whether or not I talk to my pet more than he/she does.
posted by njsk8r20 at 01:05 PM on March 20, 2006
Congratulations, fraze. I love babies that young. They still have that cute little infant cry, soon they get really LOUD!
posted by bperk at 01:36 PM on March 20, 2006
Blatant self-link: Help me find my baseball glove.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 08:26 PM on March 20, 2006
DrJohn, forget about the glove. Let's go find the bastard who stole it! You poor, poor man...
posted by wingnut4life at 09:24 PM on March 20, 2006
DrJ: Can you provide a sample of the actual color in another glove type?
posted by BullpenPro at 09:33 PM on March 20, 2006
She's a pretty 'un, fraze, congrats!!
posted by smithers at 10:06 PM on March 20, 2006
'Pro, I've answered your question in the AskMe thread just to minimize clutter here. Feel free to reply here, though—not worth the $5 MeFi fee just to help me. :)
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:23 AM on March 21, 2006
congrats fraze!
posted by garfield at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2006
aye, congrats fraze. great news.
posted by gspm at 04:20 PM on March 21, 2006
Ali G TNT commercials with NBA stars. I particularly like the Richard "Thomas" Jefferson one.
posted by dusted at 04:37 PM on March 22, 2006
Knowing there are quite a few dedicated SpoFites in the Detroit area, I feel obliged to remind you that the Baseball Hall of Fame's travelling exhibit "Baseball As America" is making its final stop at the Henry Ford Museum. (I have to concede the "obligation" could be construed as ego and blatant self-promotion since I worked on the exhibit, but despite my efforts it really is a great show. The stuff I did was crap, but easy to overlook.)
posted by BullpenPro at 12:11 PM on March 24, 2006
Sounds interesting, I might go if I have time. It would be nice if you could tell me what you worked on just to see the work of somebody I (kind of, sort of) know.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 03:28 PM on March 24, 2006
I worked with the video production team on the video and multi-media exhibits. Please don't go to see my stuff -- go to see the exhibit. It's the best thing I've ever seen in a museum, my garbage notwithstanding. I wouldn't have mentioned my connection to the exhibit at all, but the URL on my profile links to my totally lame company site, through which my affiliation is apparent. I don't want to appear to be trying to hide any agenda -- I stand to gain nothing from greater attendance at this exhibit, save the satisfaction of knowing that I was part of something popular as well as wicked cool.
posted by BullpenPro at 04:33 PM on March 24, 2006
...somebody I (kind of, sort of) know... Just be careful, ok? Beware of online predators... I'm kind of interested in heading up there, also. I might just have to pack the whole fam damily up for a field trip.
posted by wingnut4life at 05:23 PM on March 24, 2006
I read your profile and, dude ... Derek Jeter isn't even the best shortstop on his team. I'm interested to see this also, and I have a cousin who quarterback at Cornell in the 1980s. So there.
posted by wfrazerjr at 06:03 PM on March 24, 2006
I've mentioned that to him as well but he sort of ignored me... By the way, take a look at DrJohnEvans' profile, he added a chat thing that is really cool.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 06:06 PM on March 24, 2006
YYM -- I didn't ignore you. I was so irate I threw my computer out the window. Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean I didn't respond. WFJ -- as a new dad, you have a lot on your shoulders now. You need to behave responsibly. This does not include provoking people who are clearly irrational and unstable. As for your cousin... '80s Cornell QB, huh? Next time he gets a colonoscopy, could you have them check to see if Greg Manusky's cleat is still in there. He would like it back. (Maybe you know Cornell beat Colgate in the ECAC hockey tourney semi-finals last Friday -- you are just pushing ALL my buttons...) So much abuse... no good deed goes unpunished. Reminds me of a story. For a Baseball As America display on different pitch grips, the HOF used my hands for example images (I was the closest thing they could find to an actual pitcher... which, I know, sounds absurd... they're the Hall of Freakin' Fame... but Cooperstown is kind of remote, even for Hall of Famers). For the unveiling of the exhibit, the Hall had an invite-only event that included all the living HOFers. I happened to be standing behind Phil Neikro when he saw the grip display and immediately exclaimed, "That is the worst knuckleball I have ever seen. Who holds a ball like that?" Worst knuckleball ever. So I got that going for me. Which is nice.
posted by BullpenPro at 10:06 PM on March 24, 2006
Streaker goal Just trying to see if my ability to "link" is now working. Back to business as usual
posted by Folkways at 11:19 AM on March 29, 2006
Looks fine, Folkways. Those bounce nicely, too.
posted by qbert72 at 11:49 AM on March 29, 2006
I thought so too. "Excuse me, I gotta go take care of something."
posted by njsk8r20 at 11:57 AM on March 29, 2006
I didn't know that you were a cartoon! That's really cool, sk8r, sometimes when I drink I can turn invisible... Oh, and Folkways, that was the greatest link I've ever seen in a long time. God bless you.
posted by wingnut4life at 12:57 PM on March 29, 2006
That is the first time I've ever seen a girl streaker. Must be a Europe thing.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:24 PM on March 29, 2006
No kidding. Glimpse of a nipple sends the country into an extended tizzy. That streaker could be a WMD if it happened on American soil. Anyways, I read an interesting profile of Johnny Damon starting things up with the Yankees but a) can't quite figure out how it'd be an interesting FPP and b) Red Sox & Yankees will probably gets loads of threads on the site without something lacking any sort of a hook.
posted by gspm at 09:29 PM on March 29, 2006
Folkways, that is too funny!
posted by billsaysthis at 03:50 PM on March 30, 2006
This is about a year old, but I just ran across it and it is jaw dropping. One more reason for me not to go trying to skate down handrails.
posted by njsk8r20 at 01:10 AM on April 02, 2006
Day late and a dollar short so to speak. Was going to post this a while back when it first appeared here on the billboard in town but was unable too. Now as it turns out it was an (expensive im sure) April Fools Joke. By a still unknown person who(m) rented the sign space.
posted by Folkways at 10:02 AM on April 02, 2006
Bush plants one our favorite highschool baskeball player's mom. Olympic juggling 1 and 2. Insane basketball guy.