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March 14, 2003
Mogilny skips out ...: and we don't know why. We all hope that it's nothing serious, but even if it is, what obligation does a player owe to his team and teammates to at least try to make it a little clearer why he or she is bailing on them? If this is a true family emergency, I think it can be excused. If not, then there's trouble in Trono.
And I believe the proper spelling of the Cherryism is "Tawranna". Others include "Taychuck", "Yammy Yagger", "Patty Roy", "Jack Martin", etc etc.
posted by Succa at 01:50 PM on March 14, 2003
It's a little disturbing that he'd leave in the middle of a road trip, but as long as he can work it out and get ready for the playoffs, it won't matter in the long run. I'm sure the Leafs know the reason why he left but are doing the right thing and not letting anyone but Pat Quinn (or higher) know about it. It's a personal matter and none of my business. I personally wouldn't want the public to know if my wife/child/family were in trouble/injured/sick. A lot of people like to keep the family completely from the limelight of the press. In fact, this is the first time I've heard that he has a wife and children.
posted by grum@work at 02:20 PM on March 14, 2003
Succa: I'm taking "Trono" from the mouth of a Torontonian (hi, Michelle!) ... who next weekend will be teaching me the joys of ketchup-flavoUred potato chips and something called poutine?!? Damn, these Canadians are an odd lot ... good thing their women are so stinking hot. :) I don't have much of a problem with it either. Grum, I think you're right on the button — they know and are just keeping their yaps shut, something most teams can't do. If not, though ... I'd totally be pummeling Mogilny when he came back.
posted by wfrazerjr at 02:32 PM on March 14, 2003
At the very least, it's gotta be "Trona". The last letter is an A! And a good, authentic Quebec poutine should be experienced by everyone at least once, preferably during a night of heavy drinking. Food of the gods.
posted by Succa at 04:59 PM on March 14, 2003
Okay, we're wayyy off topic here, but what the hell is poutine anyway? It's not in my dictionary.
posted by Samsonov14 at 09:14 AM on March 17, 2003
Poutine is "freedom fries", topped with gravy and melted cheese curds. It's probably one of the unhealthiest foods that mankind has ever created, but a lot of people love it. I've never had any myself, but that's because I fear it would kill me on the spot.
posted by grum@work at 09:24 AM on March 17, 2003
I know we got wayyyyy off topic, mainly because I wanted to pimp my trip to Trono to see a certain someone. :P However, I have been told by my correspondent that poutine cures everything that ails you ... especially hunger raised by a drunken stupor. I will eat some and report back to you, the masses. In other news, I still haven't heard anything about Mogs! Any leaks?
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:24 AM on March 17, 2003
The lingering rumour is that one of his kids is VERY ill. Nothing more than that has been reported. Surprisingly, it's like the Toronto sports reporters are actually going to give him his privacy until he returns. Which makes me think they have been replaced by pod people because the T.O. sports media is one of the biggest group of muck-raking know-nothing SOBs in North America. At least the NY and Boston media have a clue about the sports they report on.
posted by grum@work at 12:10 PM on March 17, 2003
You can even get Poutine at Burger King up here. It's the shiznit. And Grum is spot on about the Toronto sports media. Look no further than Al Strachan or Damian Cox's or anyone else's weekly cluckings in the Toronto Sun for proof.
posted by Succa at 03:06 PM on March 17, 2003
" ...the T.O. sports media is one of the biggest group of muck-raking know-nothing SOBs in North America." Damn, maybe I can get a job while I'm in Trono! And do I have to capitalize "poutine?" Is it the national food of Canada?
posted by wfrazerjr at 04:17 PM on March 17, 2003
Quick Canadian update for wfrazerjr: Sport: Ice Hockey...and Lacrosse....and making fun of Americans...and making fun of other Canadians Food: poutine, back bacon, Tim Horton donuts Drink: Tim Horton coffee, Canadian beer Oddities:
- If in doubt, add a "u" to a word...favoURite, flavoUr, coloUr
- "ex, why, ZED", not "ex, why ZEE"
- Our music award is the "Juno", our TV award is the "Gemini" and our movie award is the..uh...um...I haven't got a clue.
- Saturday is Hockey Night in Canada. There really isn't anything else on TV then, so don't bother asking.
- Some parts of Ontario are more southern than some parts of California, so be careful about referring to things "up here".
- We aren't that proud of Celine Dion either, but we don't mind talking about how you Americans keep buying her records.
- You ask for a "pop" or a "Coke", not a "soda", even though it's listed as "soft drink" on your menu.
- Yes, we say please and thank you a lot. No, we don't say it to the automated teller machines.
posted by grum@work at 04:36 PM on March 17, 2003
Movies would be "Genies". And remember: If you're in Toronto -- maintain that everyone else is conspiring against Toronto. If you're outside of Toronto -- maintain that everyone is biased in favour of Toronto. This will win you friends.
posted by mkn at 12:07 AM on March 18, 2003
LeafFilter! (just kidding) Mogilny's always been a recluse, though. I see nothing to be concerned about.