Your “It’s All the 2004 Red Sox’s Fault” Monday Open Thread

NFL Notes:

  • Vince Wilfork is talking about sticking around another couple of years. Good.
  • John Fox violated the Ten Commandments & told a giant lie about Jay Cutler.

Today’s Acela Excreta was another guest column. God – I hope it’s better than last week:

School’s out for summer.

Ugh. We covered that. Excellent results here and here. I’d urge you people to read our site, but don’t want to have to chase down plagiaristic nugget farmers.

NFL players and coaches have dispersed for a six-week vacation before training camps open in late July.

Fine

Tom Brady is still suspended,

Excellent.

Ryan Fitzpatrick is still unsigned

Meh

and Von Miller is still in a contract stalemate with the Broncos (the linebacker provided updates this week via my three go-to sources for news: Sports Illustrated, Instagram, and Chelsea Handler’s variety show on Netflix.)

Here I though she could get out of the opener without some sort of PK bon mot. Well, nice to know the bar is staying low.

I think the Bears will be one of the more fascinating NFC teams to watch this season, and I’m not just saying that because I recently moved to Chicago.

Oh God, please tell me about your first pizza experience as a “townie”!

I think Jay Cutler can salvage his career, and I believe the Bears just might be your sleeper playoff team.

Because the Packers & Vikings are all dead?

Chicago’s success in 2016, however, hinges on Cutler. This is a referendum year for the QB, entering his 11th season.

Because NFL teams only start judging players after they’ve been around for a decade. Until then, it’s a free ride.

“It was critical to keep Jay comfortable,” Fox says. “Everything comes through the quarterback, so keeping Jay in the same system is best for us.”

“So, expect nothing to change, Bears fans. But Jay’s going to be happy with that, m’kay?”

Next week will mark six months since Al Jazeera aired its sports doping documentary that implicated Peyton Manning and five other NFL players to either human growth hormone (HGH) or performance-enhancing drugs, allegedly. […] Here’s what I know

Nice work sliding that caveat in there. #ProtectTheBrand

The NFL has indeed opened an investigation into allegations that HGH was shipped to Manning’s home, and that James Harrison, Clay Matthews, Mike Neal and Julius Peppers took performance-enhancing drugs.

Together?

After announcing his retirement, he is no longer covered by the CBA. This means that Manning 1) no longer has to participate in the investigation, or 2) can participate freely, without facilitation by the NFLPA. The incentive for Manning to talk? If he wants to stay involved in the league, perhaps in an executive role, it is important to stay in good graces.

You’re not suggesting Peyton Manning would sell someone out? Pey-Pey? For shame!

Peyton KSK

And, I’m done. There’s a giant section about father’s day, which sounds like PK wrote it before he left & demanded she insert. I can’t be bothered with the “Ms Starwood Travel Note” or the “Ten Things”. It’s time for the day drinking to commence. Richie?


We didn’t recognize it at the time, but the Gog/Magog War started on January 28, 2001, with the opening of the first seal, releasing the White Horse of the Apocalypse. After all, “the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?” (Zechariah 3:1-2)

Yup – that’s why I left Oakland.

Any one random victory could be attributed to simple chance. But it takes cunning to implement a strategy and have no one recognize the pattern. After all, isn’t the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist?

We thought such things only existed in football. How else do you explain the Patriots three Super Bowls, and the subsequent discovery of their rampant cheating? FALSE GODS! But the Axis Mundi had been established, and from this firmament the demons descended to earth to begin the prophecy as foretold in The Book.

It all starts with Big Papi.

The 2004 Red Sox were never meant to be. The ALCS should have ended with Jeter and the boys once again laying waste to the Battered Bastards of Beantown and winning another championship for all their poseur homies. But that team was different; they were not yet inured to the stink that A-Rod gave off, and much like a skunk that gets hit by a car, once that bomb goes off you might as well throw away whatever you had on when that happened.

Including your purse & gloves.

By the time the Sox finished off the Yankees, there was an air of destiny which belied the hints of brimstone. All that was left was to finish climbing the mountain and knock off the NL’s most glorified franchise and its even more vainglorious fanbase. #BFIB had a front-row seat not just to the ending of a curse, but also to the opening of the second of the Seven Seals. If you need more proof, allow me to remind you of this hagiographic bullshit:

“…the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast. People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, ‘Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?'” (Revelations 13:3-4) Is it not a surprise you’ve noticed more Red Sox fans since the turn of the century, while the number of Yankees fans has not declined in kind?

The Red Sox victory & opening of the second seal quickly led to the third seal being opened – the White Sox victory in 2005. No one recognized it for the horror it was at the time; after all, the second seal had opened the year prior, ending a supposed “longest curse”, when in reality the White Sox had in fact suffered a longer, blacker drought.

The proof was in front of us all along.

The ignorance belied non-recognition of the darkest of days approaching. People neglected to remember the legend, even in their hometown. The White Sox victory was quickly forgotten by all but the darkest forces, and the mists of time obscured the evil dwelling within.

However, on the evening of Sunday, June 19, 2016, the 4th seal was opened with Cleveland’s NBA Finals victory, and the pale horse was revealed.

As a very ugly sweatshirt.

And, once again, as foretold in Revelations, the fatal wound has again been healed, and the people seduced into false worship:

https://youtu.be/ZyGL6B7OH5A

“In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with tales they have concocted.” (2 Peter 2:3) In their joy, the worship of the Goddess of Victory shall damn the people to be “thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” (Revelations 20:10)

The ending of the Curse of North East Ohio now brings forth the time of The Persecution, the opening of the fifth seal – also known as the Republican & Democratic conventions this summer. Coincidental musical interlude!

Prepare yourselves for the sight of the Antichrist (Hillary) and the False Prophet (Trump) assuming their mantles in preparation for the Final Battle. Are you not surprised that a political convention is being held in Cleveland? Party affiliation matters not, but you shall know it is upon us when the first Republican official adorns themselves with Cavs gear and proclaims themselves one with The King. Hillary will tell her supporters in Philadelphia that “I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” (Revelations 3:8)

The battle shall only be interrupted by the opening of the sixth seal – a Cub World Series win. That will prove Satan has been cast down to earth from Heaven.

All that will be left is the parade, marking the opening of the seventh seal. And who shall be leading that parade – Theo Epstein, the architect of the opening of the second seal. He will be worshipped at his ability to deliver upon his promises, a false prophet [who] appears and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect.” (Matthew 24:24) Does not Hillary claim some Illinois background as well, and would she not ‘use her mouth to utter haughty and blasphemous words, [prior] to exercising authority for forty-two months?’ (Revelations 13:5)

Can’t you see it?

It's in Revelations, People

Share your Apocalyptic Apocrypha below.


Tonight’s sports: Just baseball. Nationals @ Dodgers (10:00) is the ESPN game.

Tonight’s Primetime TV:

  • NBC: American Ninja Warrior – 8:00
  • FXX: The Simpsons
    • “Homer’s Phobia” – 9:30 (“I like my beer cold, my TV loud, and my homosexuals fa-laaaaming.”)
    • “The Joy Of Sect” – 10:00 (“NANA NANA NANA NANA, LEADER!”)
  • Smithsonian: Apocalypse: The Second World War – 8:00-11:00
  • USA: Monday Night Raw – 8:00

Tomorrow night brings us the US in the Copa semi finals versus Argentina. OH GOD – MESSI VERSUS DONOVAN!

 

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A Canadian man-child of indeterminate age, he stays young by selling alcohol at sporting events and yelling at the patrons he serves. Their rage nourishes his soul, and their tips pay for his numerous trips to various sporting events.
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BrettFavresColonoscopy

Things I’ve learned this week: even cask strength scotch isn’t strong enough for time with my family

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

I have gone off topic and have just been posting Bill Murray gifs. I am ok with this choice

http://lovelace-media.imgix.net/uploads/278/e612fb90-23d7-0132-08ea-0eae5eefacd9.gif?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
theeWeeBabySeamus
theeWeeBabySeamus

Some of both, plz. 😉

Brick Meathook

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Brick Meathook

GODDAMIT MOOSE!

WHEN I PERFECT MY TIME MACHINE, I’M GOING BACK TO THE EARLY 1960’S AND I’M GONNA FUCK STELLA STEVENS FIRST AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR SECOND. I SHALL ALSO STOP THE VIETNAM WAR AND INVEST HEAVILY IN BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY.

theeWeeBabySeamus

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theeWeeBabySeamus

(fucker)

Brocky

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Brick Meathook

I don’t know what that is, but I want one.

Brocky

I actually meant to post this in response to the pac man jones pic earlier.

what with archer’s affinity for waffles and chicken.

Spanky Datass

Gotta be chicken a waffles.
/fridge flies open

Spanky Datass

… and waffles.
/really needs to clean keyboard

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
ALXMAC

Queens of the Stone Age – You Can’t Quit Me Baby

https://youtu.be/P569JpvX2Fw

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

The lesson that needs to be learned in just tie yourself to whatever vehicle you are using. Much safer.

http://www.mgnfivestarcinema.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-Murray-What-About-Bob-2.gif

Brick Meathook

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WCS

“I’LL GET YOU FOR THIS GRAVITTYYYYYYYYYY!!!!”

theeWeeBabySeamus

Speaking of a ramp idea hatched by folks who are physics challenged…
http://extreme.com/media/blog/images/fail%20gif%202.gif

Sill Bimmons

15 feet or 20?

Horatio Cornblower

That he broke? Probably only the two.

theeWeeBabySeamus

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herodotus450

Despite being free content that I usually don’t even enjoy that much and at this point am mostly watching out of habit, it is supremely frustrating when a youtube channel/series is late/take a week off unannounced.

Sill Bimmons

When’s the next Plinkett review?

herodotus450

About 12 years from now I think.

Brick Meathook

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Horatio Cornblower

Jesus Christ that fucker’s dead.

WCS

Just a couple of broken vertebrae, shattered collarbone, internal bleeding, and a concussion. Walk it off, kid.

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

I don’t see how this possibly could have gone well. The ramp looks like it is made out of shitty, wet plywood, not nailed down in any way. If it had worked enough he made the jump it looks like he will land in 3 feet of water probably on top of his bike

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
Brick Meathook

Gilligan just doesn’t get it. And he never will.

ALXMAC

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Brick Meathook

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WCS

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Ouch.

Horatio Cornblower

Brings an entirely new meaning to “Hello Kitty”

herodotus450

Guy in the blue shirt was so surprised he reflexively became a little teapot

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Like you don’t do that.

ALXMAC

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

I have only done endos on mountain bikes; I can tell you it is disconcerting to say the least. Road bikes are going a lot faster.

theeWeeBabySeamus

Ditto. Even still it reminded me of some not insignificant facial trauma a few years ago.
/was probably an improvement in the long run
//still hurt like fuck tho

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

One was a nice concussion; rang my Bell.

/had Bell helmet on.

Doktor Zymm

With a horse you’re up high enough you have time to land on your shoulders/back. Or you could try what this guy did…

ALXMAC

Walker Told Me I Have Aids

https://youtu.be/ebOKo96HfEM

WCS
Brocky

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Spanky Datass

“White or Black collar shirts only!”
http://www.heirloom-organics.com/images/polaroid/nonhybrid-collard.gif
WOOT WOOT!

Spanky Datass

“COLLARD”
DAMMIT!

herodotus450

Or is it
“No tees, white or black.”
As in, no tees even if they are white or black.
And the gall to go with “Ladies” and “Gentlemen” instead of the more context appropriate “Fellas” and “…” whatever goes with fellas.

Horatio Cornblower

Fellatios?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
Brick Meathook

He shot a man in Nevada and was imprisoned in California.

Doktor Zymm

Yup. Though the song never explicitly says he’s imprisoned for that particular crime. Loophole!

Doktor Zymm

Reno can also be a surname, so it’s possible that he shot a man who was currently inside someone with the last name Reno, and this all happened in California.

Sill Bimmons

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theeWeeBabySeamus

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ALXMAC

I see what you did there (even if you didn’t):

https://youtu.be/CcwD1T7ixp0

Duchess

I am tired of this bullshit, “This superb owl is the most watcher superb owl ever!” or “This past game 7 was the most watched NBA finals ever!” and More people voted for Trump than any nominee ever. Why should we be impressed by these numbers? Current US population is 322,000,000+ people and 20 years ago there was only 269,000,000 people so ofcourse more peopel would be doing something today than they did 20 years ago… THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE!!!

Brick Meathook

Brought to you by Match.com: the most popular internet dating site in America after Grindr.com

ballsofsteelandfury

Balls’ Dating Advice of the Week: Never date a runner or an actress. If you date an actress who runs, you probably require an intervention.

Senor Weaselo

I believe it.

Duchess

Actors/Actresses by design are nutcases who spend most of their life trying to be something someone they are not. That does not bid well for the psyche

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Eh, it can be good. Although in my experience it depends if the are running from something or to something, so to speak.

Doktor Zymm

Dating people who work in the hospitality industry can also be rough, and I’m guessing this running actress isn’t successful enough to get by without a waitressing job…

ballsofsteelandfury

That’s the Triple Crown of Nutjob.

And not the good kind.

Duchess

Also knew a girl who did cross country running because “it keeps her tight”

ballsofsteelandfury

That obviously went away after you dated her, right?

So many meanings…

Sill Bimmons

That guy chose a rather unfortunate moment to open his bottle.

Duchess

… that is the tightness she was talking about. And no it didnt work as well as she thought.

Senor Weaselo

I imagine musicians (especially the Classical field) are the same way. Unfortunately for the most part we all seem to end up with each other. But even amongst us, gotta watch out for the singers. Especially the sopranos.

/Has dated a singer
//Okay, it was one date and it was pretty clear that even though we’re both good people there wasn’t anything there
///She’s a mezzo, they’re sane(r)

Brick Meathook

OH I’VE BEEN THERE HAR HAR HAR HAR. NO SERIOUSLY. HAR HAR HAR HAR

Unsurprised

I feel like such a loser.

Brick Meathook

Ummmm, is this a sarcastic comment or a cry for help?

ballsofsteelandfury

– Golden State

Brick Meathook

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Doktor Zymm

But…that wouldn’t be a revolver…that wouldn’t be a revolver at all!

ALXMAC

Mike Modano Stretcher Drop. (HD)

https://youtu.be/0mnQPJdaJeA

ALXMAC

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Sill Bimmons

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herodotus450

That Phil Kessel rumour was debunkd though.

Sill Bimmons

I just discovered this:

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Penzey’s FTW

Doktor Zymm

I love Penzeys. So much tasty.

Doktor Zymm

The next weekend where it’s not too hot out and I don’t have anything else to do I’m tempted to run/walk a marathon, just so I can complain about organized running from a place of strength. Just walking would be under 9 hrs, and I can walk half of that without thinking twice, so the full distance shouldn’t be too bad, especially since I’ll get rest breaks at all the convenience stores where I stop for water.

ballsofsteelandfury

My boss once asked me to run a half marathon with him. Once my too-loud laughter subsided, I told him I don’t even like to DRIVE ten miles in LA traffic. What made him think I’d want to walk/run it?

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Doktor Zymm

I forsee my future being something like this :
Annoying Person : “Gee Zymm, I would love to attend that fun activity this weekend, but I’ve been training really hard and my marathon is this weekend”
Me : “Hey, that’s great, I know not everyone can just run a marathon by themselves in their spare time like I did. Shutting down major streets and pretending strangers are cheering for you can really make the difference between completing or not completing a thing that most reasonably fit people can do after months of training. I’ll think of you while I’m drinking and doing fun stuff. I hope you get a fantastic commemerative T-shirt”

ballsofsteelandfury

I would hand out vodka shots instead of water.

I think the Russians already do that for their marathon…

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

I would run a marathon if they are passing out vodka on the side of the road

Sill Bimmons

Wow.

I’d never thought of marathoners as narcissists before.

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ballsofsteelandfury

Runners are insane. Never date a runner.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Eh, it’s OK. Although in my experience it depends if the are running from something or to something, so to speak.

Sill Bimmons

I married one.

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Duchess

People do realize the first person who ran the Marathon died from exaustion right?

Doktor Zymm

Yeah, I won’t be sprinting that shit in the heat after a battle though. Nice and leisurely for me.
Also, he was running FROM Marathon to Athens. If I’m taking a bus from point A to point B, it’s called the point B bus. The marathon should really be called the athens.

ballsofsteelandfury

The Athens is the undesired anal probing. I believe you’re familiar with it…

Brick Meathook

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herodotus450

As much as I enjoyed the rest of the sketch, I love Rachel Dratch as Harry Potter. It is somehow perfect and insulting to her, Daniel Radcliffe, and fuckboy HP himself all at the same time.

theeWeeBabySeamus
theeWeeBabySeamus

HA!!! Take that Sill!!!!

Sill Bimmons

?

theeWeeBabySeamus

Nuthin’ really.
/was overly excited to hit on the page flip

ballsofsteelandfury

At least he had a helmet on.