Good morning all.
Normally I use this timeslot for writing about the random Snaxx from around the world but as we know I love the Euros A LOT so a daily preview will take the spot for the month.
That being said I do have a review for a gift I got from the illustrious BallsofSteel. I watch Sexcsi Mexi futbol from an illegal stream so I get Mexi commercials.
A vodka commercial flew by which I barely caught and was completely intrigued by the tamarind flavoUr as I was unaware it was a thing in booze (am naive). I immediately went to the Slack machine and asked if Balls could procure me some Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Vodka as I really wanted to try it. Tamarind flavoUred anything is very new to me (not a lot available in middle Canada growing up) and Balls’ care packages have had many tamarind based candies which I have loved. To not steal Shakbait’s bit I will make this brief. No name to this one yet.
2 oz Tamarind Vodka
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
top with soda
garnish with lime
There were four of us who tried this cocktail and all of us absolutely loved it. It tastes like a boozy morning in Mexico at your all inclusive and does have the fruity taste of a breakfast beverage. Everyone agreed that if they were at a resort they definitely would have at least one of these a day with their buffet breakfast. We had 2 of them each and went through half the bottle so we have at least one more session with the stuff. I preferred a bit more lime juice whereas Mrs. Cola preferred a bit more simple syrup. Most people up here that have home bars with whom I spoke said they would just pass this by in the liquor store but when I gave them the recipe they really wanted to know how it went. I would buy again no question. Thanks Balls!
Futbol
This is one of those days where if unless you are from or have heritage from these countries you will probably have something to do. To the games!
Russia v Finland 8 am DFO – St. Petersburg. These countries have always gotten along right? There are 125, 000 Karelians in Russia who have Finnish origin but borders were drawn up so pick a side!
It gave me great pleasure to see Russia get battered by the Belgians. In Euro 2008 I saw Spain v Russia twice and they were the only group of fans who not party with anyone other than themselves. It was a really stark contrast to the games against Sweden, Greece, Italy, and the final against Germany. Fuck them, the racist pricks, I hope they lose every match.
As for the Finns that was a yuge victory for them over the Danes and 1 more point will secure them a birth in the 2nd round. I have a very close friend who is Finnish so I have a soft spot for them and I hope they go far.
Turkey v Wales 11 AM DFO – Baku (dirty UEFA money). Both teams looked very mediocre in their first tilts with Turkey parking the bus in hopes of Italy being old Italy and not being able to score. The second half of that game Italy ran all over them and put 3 behind them. The Welsh eked out a draw with the Swiss Albanians and probably though that was a winnable match.
Is Gareth Bale finally on the downward trajectory for his career? It seemed like he was just sort of hanging around Madrid and wasn’t getting a run out to see if he still had skilled. The headbutter didn’t like him, his teammates didn’t like him due to his phobia of learning Spanish, and the media didn’t like him. Howevah he could have money fights and golf everyday. If his decline is indeed here then this would be his last kick at the cat with his fellow countrymen and he needs to show up. I do think that as the talent pool in Wales is a bit thin that he will play on until he is 40 if he chooses to do so. He is kind of like the Welsh Jay Cutler.
Italy v Switzerland 2 pm DFO – Rome. Italians looked good against the Turks last week as they aren’t the defensive minded team like we have been used to for 30 years. Switzerland is always hanging around, and you would think that they should progress if they get a result here or versus Turkey.
While conquering foreign lands it appears Cecil Rhodes can also prognosticate on the futbol. He is leading the way with 9 pts while Balls and Decilitre have 3 at the back of the pack.
I just went to the grocery store. As I was putting my stuff away, some Karen came storming up to me and said “they can’t make you wear that mask anymore. ” I said ” I have no idea what Von’s mask policy is. I’m wearing mine because of idiots like you.” Fuck off, stupid bitch, I’m a Navy fucking wife!
This feels relevant to this group’s interests
https://twitter.com/normative/status/1405167412526432256?s=19
To answer Scotchy’s COPA question below, the tourney is off until the 17th. They are playing two days on, two days off. Mostly because teams are flying into game cities day-of, and Brasil has done a FANTASTIC job of controlling their COVID outbreaks.
You are so wise in the ways of “paying attention to current events”. How did you attain this power?
Practice & patience.
Changes to NFL Covid protocol are in #NuApartheid
Let’s see if they actually enforce this.
About as well as the substance abuse or domestic violence policies.
::Stops smashing a girl’s face to SMASH the + on this comment.::
— J. Mixon, Cincinnati, OH
Surprised for the last point they didn’t have:
To be fair, not being able to go outside will prevent Kareem Hunt from bouncing more girls off hotel room doors.
Odds are looking very good that I will be wrong about BOTH my predictions below. I didn’t make burritos, I made quesedillas. And I think she’s going to eat some of hers.
Yup, she did. Always bet against my predictions.
I just lost $50 betting on Team Pistachio. My face is so red right now!
And fingers.
It’s a shame Italians have mommy issues where they absolutely refuse to leave the country because Ciro Immobile would be a huge fucking deal if he didn’t play in Series A, especially for Lazio
Yeah but you can’t be surprised he’s not interested in moving away from his current location.
Man, you’re just not gonna move from these Immobile jokes. Like you’re staying put, completely still.
I mean, where are the “that oil and gas company’s stock price never rises or falls!” jokes?
Who’s the wee Italian-ette playing mid-field? Does that country have a “Make A Wish” program for adults under five feet?
It’s bad sportsmanship for a player to label himself as “Immobile” and then run around and score a goal like that Italian just did.
TSN here in Canada can fuck right off. They showed the first two games of the Copa (very conveniently filling the 5pm and 8pm slots) and then nothing since. Bastagids!
Jason Spezza re-signed with Toronto. That deserves wall to wall coverage!
Oh fuck. THIS.
Maybe people saw the Fox Sports pregame show on TSN and decided they wanted to cancel their TSN subscription due to how shitty it was?
The Copa is actually off until Thursday.
That was a beautiful pass, too bad the shot missed.
So, Swiss will have every incentive to try and put 6 or 7 past the Turks. That might be amusing.
That would be entertaining
Hmmm, Turkey and Swiss…..no mayo
“and, AND I don’t want any zombie turkeys, I don’t want to turn into a turkey myself, and I don’t want any other weird surprises.”
2-0 at 61’. It’s time.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XTuc6i1Uo
Shakira’s hips lied.
“Loose hips sink Swiss ships” is a saying that I use all the time.
Hit him harder!
-Every youth coach I had
What position did everyone play?
I never played organized footy, but I was always a holding mid or keeper
Wherever the ball had the least chance of being kicked to, that is where you found me.
right field nose picker!
Actually in baseball, I was always the catcher, mainly because I did not really have to run very much. My PE coach in middle school told me he could time my sprints with a sundial.
Left out.
One coach told me that I was the only lefty shortstop he’d ever seen in organized baseball.
I saw a lefty catch once, and it almost broke my brain. Don’t think I ever saw a lefty SS.
Didn’t realize most of them are conservative.
Tried to start a union for my brethren but there were none.
Lefty here also (sinister!) I played 1st base in softball. Good fielder, turrible batter. I swung at every pitch, could not help myself!
I was goalie and an attacking midfielder
I did not play lesser or regular football. I preferred to damage my brain the old-fashioned way, with alcohol.
In hockey I started as a wing. I actually had one good season where I scored a lot of goals because my coach told me to cherrypick and it worked. As I got older I was moved to defense where my slow skating was less of a liability.
In baseball I was absolutely the kid who was stuck in left or right field.
I was always in the designated position for the fatties, fullback.
Occasionally goalie, as I had good hand-eye coordination, but was short..
I was often the goalie in street hockey. My patented “beached whale” technique stopped many a tennis ball.
Youth badmington was intense
That was the one sport I was actually pretty good at! Singles, anyway. I didn’t care much for doubles.
/hires realtor for remote shack duplex
No “change” but it surely “revealed” what a garbage species we are.
They were just the match to start the dumpster fire.
So did the Black Plague.
gonna hear that European Euros “going to commercial” jingle until I die, no doubt
Cats may not fart as often as dogs, but they sure back up for it in intensity.
MAKE up, Jeebus ah might be having a Kubiak
Would have been a nice Dutch Oven reference if it had been “bake”
My cat is silent but deadly. And he stares at you after he farts, like “yeah, it was me, what are you gonna do about it?” He’s an asshole, but I love him.
Come to think of it, I have never heard any cat fart.
But, by God, I sure have smelled them. WHEW!
This game is looking more like the War of the League of Cambrai, where Italy contained Switzerland’s expansionist attack to the point where the Swiss decided to become a neutral bore
Is there hope for Xhaka to disable Immobile?
You mean ‘trip over his own dick?” – then absolutely!
-every Clubhouse Gooner
That’s-ah good-ah half-ah for-ah the-ah Italians-ah!
#SpicyMeatball
Prediction: I will offer a tri-tip and rice burrito to the Dr. Mrs. She will decline, and an hour later complain about being hungry and eat a handful of pistachios.
That’s just solid, forward-thinking food budgeting right there.
But if you’ve already eaten the tri-tip and rice burrito, then sounds like a win to me!
Of course the work phone calls are coming in hot and heavy since the tilt began. FUCK YOU CAPITALISM, THERE’S A GAME ON!
I am so behind in my work that I know I will get the “panic nightmares”
“I wish I could get behinds in *my* work…” – Balls
Oooo, lookit Mr Responsible here being able to close his eyes and dream
/drinks 8th coffee
I have had the equivalent of 9 coffees (in V-8 energy drinks), my escape hatch is staying up all night playing Footy Manager
I’m not sure I approve of the Eye-Ties being good again.
TUDN announcer said Sergio Ramos will announce his exit from Real Madriz tomorrow. Parting gift from management, per custom:
NEVAR count on the Swiss.
Unless you need to stash some ill-gotten gold.
I love how this is still being equaled out in votes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ussCHoQttyQ
Great run. Tch.
BAHAHAHAHAH fuck you, Chiellini. Whew! Was gonna turn off this game to full-ass administrative work.
/places right cheek off-seat
Damnit I hate being behind. GET BETTER SLING!
I love watching me a good game of VAR!
Swiss coach sporting a knit, horizontal bottom tie. Needs more leg warmers and Alf.
I just had Heated Exchange #4 of the day, this one regarding…
Pastries.
My bottom line, I wouldn’t pay more than $6 (with tax) for any muffin, cookie, croissant, etc. Just out of principle, I’d rather buy a DiGiorno frozen pizza.*
* Yeah, my head may still be 🔥
You have my sword, sir.
And my axe.
And my gently used Fleshlight.
I picture Don throwing it at a person trying to over charge him for pastries while yelling “go fuck yourself!”
It’s more likely I would go “Six bucks! Does this cheese gallette also do windows?”*
* updated from “also suck dick” (retired in 2012)