Hey, mirth-makers! So good to see you again. I’m hoping that the vast majority of you are enjoying this short work week like I am. That Monday off is always great. And then starting the week on the Tuesday, half-assing it on Wednesday (I work from home that day-it took me a while to figure out how to do it but it was highly recommended by the likes of some of you folks so I had to), putting in quality time today and finishing up tomorrow makes for a delightful way to bring home the artisan bacon. And then what?-watching football all day Saturday and Sunday. Some may care to do other things like be an integral part of their family, volunteer their time, what have you. Whatever. It takes all kinds, amirite? Listen, obligations come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and flavours-we all know this. As for tonight, the Thursday Football Gods have conjured up a lou-lou. Or maybe just a loo? Shall we break it down a wee bit? Sure. Let’s go…. TO THE GAME!
EAGLES/PANTHERS: Look at you, you gorgeous 4-1 squadoos! Very impressive I must say-separating yourself from the dregs of the NFC and everything! We should/might see what the Eagles are really made of tonight. There’s talk among the cynics (primarily godawful Eagles fans) that their record was built on a mound of cupcakes. Looking at their last three wins (over the Cards, Lawnclippers and Giants) there may be some merit to this. My take is that they’re doing something right because they sit third in the league in total offense. They know how to move the ball. Plus they must be motivated to gain even more ground on the 2-2 ‘Dacteds and the [snorts derisively]* 2-3 Cowsquirrels. The Cam is rounding into his previous NFL MVP shape if one were to look at his last two games-he’s tossed for 300+ yards in each and seems to be over the shoulder trouble that contributed to 5 INT’s to this point. His play has to be spectacular because despite young McCaffrey busting his TD cherry last week the ground game was responsible for a whole 28 yards on 28 carries. I don’t math well but that doesn’t seem very good.
Bust that comment section a new a-hole, buckaroos!
*It’s all that I have left. Just give me this!
I was thinking of giving here more of a war hammer.
chocolate?
Where’d the milk come from?
Soylent Chocolate.
Like every other person before him, Jake Elliott’s life got a hell of lot better once he left Cincinnati.
Props to the director for going with Philadelphia Freedom as the bump music
OOOOOOooooooo……
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Wait…that is not Horatio…
“Wentz knows what he doing. [sighs] I mamember those days. [absently runs Mattel hot rod car back and forth on hardwood floor]”
-Eli Manning
OBJ walks into room, steps on car, ends season.
Whoa whoa, that rod better not be too hot.
Hello, GTA cover art Tony Romo
I feel like “Tony’s Take” would be a good mafia storyline.
What the heck is Blount doing avoiding contact? He’s not supposed to be that type of instrument.
the CBS animated Romo is nightmare fuel
Barry Sanders makes a whole lot more sense now.
Blade Runner 2049 is great … that is all.
Holy shit did they ever bite on that fake
Some women are just great actresses.
Oh, you meant……
“Everything looks like it hurts.” – Tony Romo
-Tony Romo, looking into a mirror
It defies belief, but there are STILL Raiders fans who insist that Hue Jackson is a good coach and the Raiders would be better off if they had kept him. The man has gone 1-20 since he arrived in Cleveland. And before you say, yeah, but Cleveland, keep in mind that no CLEVELAND coach has ever even been that bad. Even during their expansion season in 1999 they went 2-14.
But…Cleveland…
I honestly think the Browns can go 0-16 and right now their team is the most talented it has been in years.
I think this is more though an indictment on just how fucking terrible the Browns have been.
I personally feel though that no coach could ever be successful in Cleveland until the ownership is overhauled.
“So, how’d you end up with that tongue made of silver?”
There is the Aglohor I loathe
There’s the Nelson we know!
*Checks fantasy matchup*
Battle of aquatic monsters:
Shark vs. Hippo. WHO YA GOT?
the one with the most grit
Proposed Defense Strategy: Have a DB go beyond the intended receiver. If/When the ball is deflected, catch the deflection and get easy INT.
What’s with the technicolor nightmare captain C on Cam?
NFL is either supporting Cancer Research or supporting Cancer. Its one or the other.
Instead of just breast cancer awareness month, its all cancer awareness. Cancer must have hired a better PR agent.
#99: “Yes! I’m going to score a touchdown! I’m going to run as fast as I can and I’m going to score a…”
(tackled)
#99: “How far did I go?”
Team: “Six yards.”
I have a niece by the name of Teal and she’s almost as ugly as the Panthers colour rush uniforms.
Your sibling is a monster.
Seriously. It’s like they want her to get mercilessly made fun of at school
Agreed. Please at least say they gave her a normal middle name so she can choose to be normal.
No such luck there-her sisters are Jade, Denver and Reece.
…and no one called Children’s Services?
This is me not disagreeing.
That is an impressive sack fumble…between his age and the blatant hold by the right tackle…
Fumbre
WELP
good old “empty hand”
DLHSWOEDGHSP”DIHJGF”SLDKG”LKDGHSL”:KEG”LKDHG”LK!!!!!
Ops sorry…I turned on the TV and saw the Panthers Color Rush jerseys and seizured out for a second.
Could be worse.
Who replaced Nelson Anghlor with a pod person who can actually catch?
and Peppers with one who actually gives a tin shit?
Agholor gonna make me believe before ripping my heart out with a late season-ending drop
Eagles color Rush is their road alternates from the last 20 years?
Keep Pounding!………. That’s what she said!
Why couldn’t they go full color rush and go Light Blue vs Green?
Because we live in an imperfect world.
ColoUr blind people. Not enough contrast
Phew. I thought this was a Rae Carruth tribute.
Wooooo go Cubs! Already up 1-0!
Is Dusty Baker the Andy Reid of baseball?
I see your Dusty and raise you one Gardenhire.
Marvin Lewis. (drops mic)
May the ghost of Kerry Woods pitching arm choke that asshole.
I participated in a political survey over the phone today, and I fear may have been brainwashed to support a gubernatorial candidate. Do you take booze for deprograming or ice cream?
Is it kid rock????
No, just a regular Republican I’ve never heard of. I agreed with his views, but when the person said “Jon Husted completely support President Donald Trump and his plans to Drain the Swamp. Do you Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree or No Opinion this this statement?”
Me: “What’s higher that ‘Strongly Disagree’?”
Do not be scared of clowns, instead be afraid of the people who become clowns.
“The first part of your statement is what got me into this whole mess. Thanks so much.
-victims of John Wayne Gacy
Be afraid of people with a Clown Fetish. Be very afraid.
“Screw you!” — Fek
Aw yeah. Ready to watch my Eagles get put in their place.
Grat, we need positivity here. Hell Zeke is suspended again!!
Bean chips, day 2: pretty ok, ok enough to eat them all. Would I buy bean chips again? You bean-tter believe it.
LMAO
Wait, kick-off hasn’t happened yet?
Im trying to find a stream of the game where when it goes to commercial, it plays music instead….
New Zealand tv does that for the nfl as they do not sell that much ad time.
Oh Jeebus, Ron Darling.
/mutes TeeVee Box
Watching the Cowboys choke on Sunday reminded me of when they gave up a 26 point lead to the Packers in 2013. The best part was that Rodgers was out injured, so the Cowboys got beaten by Matt Flynn.
Here’s the highlights video, if you’re looking to kill time before kickoff. One of my favorite Jordy Nelson catches is at 1:30
http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Packers-vs-Cowboys-game-highlights-/5991249c-6f9e-47f9-8657-3a929778a1e6
I honestly can’t remember the last time I watched a pre-game show.
If the Penguins’ visit to the whitehouse wasn’t enough to summon Meteor, I don’t know what ever will be…
Taking my dog to the vet in the AM for surgery to remove a tumor on her side.
I am fully prepared to nuke the entire world right now.
All the best, my pug is my best friend!
Best of luck blax. Hope everything goes well.
That blows. Hope things work out.
We’ll be here for ya!
We’re here for you. Either in prayer or in the copilot seat as you drop the nukes.
Good luck, hope it all works out.
Super many thanks to The Hippo for introducing me to a band that my son and I will be seeing on the 21st at Massey Hall in Toronto.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLOg252KRE
woohoo! I suspect they will be mighty impressive live, I enjoyed their SiriusXMU set quite a bit (just 25-30 minutes wasn’t enough).
Truly a band that breaks across genres and generations. Just good shit.
Love them.
Rush?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGczNY3b7xE
Well, just bought a little more time to monitor Kelce’s gourd problems.
Woo for putting off decisions!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka9mfZbTFbk
Oh hai guys
Tonight I made Beef Stroganoff, with lots of onions, mushrooms, garlic, and tarragon. It’s deliciously creamy, though I think I might have let the beef brown slightly too long.
What are you all eating/drinking tonight?
I’m off solid food, but the 3-hour nap required a Mexican Coke (rare sugar exception). Plus the usual vicuprofen goodness.
Spinach lasagna I’ve probably fouled up badly (first time making it) and only beer.
I’ve given up liquor for the time being and I’m out of weed for the time being.
I’m doing Grolsch, scotch and leftover chicken wings.
Ordered Persian food, smoked a bowl, now red wine!
You kids with your legal weed deliveries and your rock n roll music…get off mah lawn!!!!!
I had some grilled chicken with rice-a-roni & some carrots on the side.
Smoked a bowl and am gonna walk to the mini mart to get some cookies and milk to have while watching the FUTBULL!
likely gonna have an apple later before bed.
“Happy, snappy and fappy” and for the love of God, do not get that out of order.
Huzzah, Birdpeople!!
Please Cam have a bad game, pleas Cam have a bad game except to Funchess, that’s ok.
I have that very issue with Brady-Gronk this weekend. Plus, fuck the P*ts.
Plus you know where my allegiances lie Hippo.
INDEED. Speaking of, Cottagers back in playoff position yet?
Nope, but play Preston North End Saturday morning. Mighty Fulham is in 10th and they are in 6, 3 pts back from 4th!
well, push their shit in and back on the doorstep!
I could live with this as well.
But now that I’ve dropped Dickson to buy time to wait on Kelce status, I’m sure he’ll have another career night and Funchess will blow out his achilles or something.