Humans can overcome anything. Tragedy, loss, pain… Some folks just pass through it, whether through fortitude, tenacity, faith, or not giving a rat’s ass. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise: indifference is wonderful too.
Shit’s been acutely real for two years now and keeping anxiety away is not becoming easier. Even the tedious are showing personality through lamentations about the MLB lockout and potential cancellation of Opening Day.
Here’s a tip, from a recovering impatient: saying “Get over it!” never works, does not show compassion, and might get you punched in the face. Besides, it takes zero effort to show interest; someone is going through a hard time, just listen. If you get lost, ask follow-up questions based on the three last words said. Remember: show interest. You gotta be fucking Gandhi to survive a narcissist’s validation session.
If you’re sensitive to the news and world events going on, keeping away from media is an alternative. Yeah yeah, this is Captain Obvious shit, but you don’t tune out and then you know what happens: you get aggravated by a spiny bit of unadulterated bullshit that is gaining traction fast on social media–and then you lash out at someone for something trivial. And the worst part is: if you have a conscience or some crap, you might feel compelled to
apologize.
Anyway, there’s some real world stuff I found interesting and then the sports lineup. But first, frivolity:
NFL NEWS
-The Indianapolis Clots submit an amendment to overtime rules for regular season and playoffs: each team has an OT possession. Indy has sought support from other NFL teams, the Bengals heeded the call and Mike Brown will contribute with a persuasive audiovisual presentation.
© BrownDigitalHorizons
-Schefter tweeted a gif of “Free-agent-to-be” Jameis Winston on a treadmill. It’s Krabby Grabby’s first run after ACL surgery. No link; ‘tis truly off-the-hook banality.
-Kyler Murray’s agent releases a statement about his client’s desire to be the Qards franchise QB, but commitment to win the Owl, blah blah blah. It was loudly thrown on the Webz, gauntlet-style at management, a PR screed tailor-made for media types who use the word “petulant” to describe professional athletes and other younger dudes.Wake me when Kyler is signed or dealt.
Worth noting: Kyler’s agent is also Kliff Kingsbury’s agent. But the head coach and QB are employed by the same team and I’m sure the agent’s reputation is beyond reproach, so there is zero chance of a conflict of intere—
NEWS
–FIFA takes Russia out of the 2022 World Cup. Also, all Russian clubs are disqualified from European competitions. This started slow. Poland had a World Cup playoff with in Russia on March 24. First they requested to play it on another place, then refused to play Russia, period. FIFA moved the game, then forbade Russia to use the flag and anthem yesterday, and today gave in. I think it’s the right decision, although man: I was rearin’ for the Polish to kick the Russians in the teeth.
“For once”
-Know-it-all smartasses
-Ukrainian soldiers made what I can only describe is a pro-wrestling style burn video directed at Russian soldiers:
https://twitter.com/EnglishUkraine/status/1497986717470580744?s=20&t=PgHBkOALhez1j_HGNOGkeg
As a kid, I had the privilege of being under the shadow and knees of several brilliant bullies–true geniuses of malevolence, who created menace by just looking. I would be scared by this video, very scared, if I didn’t love their cause.
Of course, everything coming out about the war (reports, photos, statements, etc.) requires skepticism. Whjen the invasion began last Thursday, a story came out that 13 Ukrainian soldiers refused to surrender Snake Island to a Russian warship–and answered requests to surrender with “Russian warship, go fuck yourself“, before being killed defending the motherland. Well, I read today those Ukrainian soldiers were captured, and President Zelensky was seeking their release by the Russians.
Nevertheless, fuck Putin.
/rant over
SPROTS TONITE
Info from espen, all times Central.
NBA
Minnesota @ Cleveland – 6:00
Tirana @ Brooklyn – 6:30
Chicago @ Miami – 6:30
San Antonio @ Memphis – 7:00
Charlotte @ Milwaukee – 7:00
NCAA WOMENS’ BASKETBALL
5 Baylor @ 9 Iowa State – 6:00
Temple @ SMU – 7:00
PRE-MADNESS EXHIBITIONS
Syracuse @ U*NC – 6:00
Northwestern @ 25 Iowa – 7:00
10 Baylor @ 20 Texas – 8:00
Kansas State @ 9 Texas Tech – 8:00
13 UCAL @ Washington – 10:00
NHL
Vancouver @ New Jersey – 6:30
Tirana @ D.C. – 6:30
Boston @ L.A. – 9:30
FÚTBOL
Argentina – Copa de la Liga Profesional (Top Flight)
Lanús v. Tigre – – 6:30
Argentina – Primera Nacional (Tier 2)
Quilmes v. Ferrocarril Oeste – 6:10
Colombia Primera A (Top Flight)
Patriotas v. Independiente Santa fe – 6:40
Ecuador LigaPro (Top Flight)
Macará v. Orense – 6:00
tl /dr February 2022 has been Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start The Fire”. Chill, tune out stressing crap, and show compassion for the very very stressed. And if you’re feeling judgmental,
, read a book.
via @butterflygrrrl1
I know that between the Raiders making the playoffs and the Chiefs getting knocked out of them and Art Briles getting shitcanned I am probably all out of wishes for 2022 but if I had one more I’d spend it on Vladimir Putin getting served a healthy dose of polonium tonight. Serving vessel is not important. Cup of tea would be good, but in the form of a bullet would be fine too.
That’s your Raiders!
Forget Ben’s Chili Bowl that place is for tourists.
Weenie Beenie is the home of the half-smoke:
Well done FIFA… you all deserve an Inter Chick
Tales from the gym:
I was talking to my buddy about going to the rack (weight rack).
I had my mask on so he couldn’t hear me correctly. He said, “Did you say rack R.A.C.K or rat R.A.T?
I told him, “Rack as in titties”
He got it.
Gotta break it down basic sometimes
Cat is not sure about this whole moving thing. He’s done it seven or eight times,but he’s not a fan.
Just give him a nice empty box. Cats are resilient.
We’ve started watching the Japanese version of Love is Blind. The people are so much nicer to each other and also less visibly drunk.
This was some of the greatest 2:00AM viewing ever…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-KtppXF73w
Remember Too Many Cooks? A more innocent time…
I have had several conservative acquiantances mention how this fucked-up Ukraine invasion has united, like 90% of Americans (and the outstanding 10% is a great illustration of “horseshoe theory”). That does indeed give me a little bit of hope, that maybe humanity can still get its shit together when things is well and trult existential crisis-y.
I also read about the only restaurant still operating in Lviv, which is a “cat cafe” and the owner is like I’ll be damned if I leave my TWENTY CATS to fend for themselves.
Give him the Order of Bubbles medal
Here ya go.
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/in-ukraines-lviv-owners-of-cat-caf%C3%A9-refuse-to-leave-because-of-their-felines-373321
Those cats are Rockingggg!!!
Also hopefully they start making some plans for peace talks
Cause that would be Rockingggg!!!
Found a funny;
*doing one of those combat advice for Ukrainian civilians threads but the only war movie I’ve seen is Return of the Jedi* you should lure the Russian tanks between two swinging logs
Anybody else having that day/week/month-ish where one just stares into space blankly, contemplating one’s myriad failures? YAY, LIFE
February is the cruelest month. It’s almost over, yay?
It’s at least no leap year, eh??
Just a few hours to go!
Not blankly. I’m more of a twitcher.
That video is literally a ” burn” video. With Crispy Critters. I expected to see Dan Rather throwing it back to Walter Cronkite from the jungles of Vietnam. 60’s flashback, not in the good way.
“Don’t give Russian troops bulletin board material!”
-President Volodomir Belichick
Obligatory:
Saw that today was when the final episode of MASH aired. So fitting
I checked out of the news media awhile back, I do not need another source of stress in my life at this point. I hate what is happening, but having a nervous breakdown is not going to help with anything. With that said, fuck PootyPoot.
Fuck him right in the bum!
I found out because I have xfinity cable at FOB Cape Cod, I get the first tier of peacock for free. I’ve been missing out on so much footy. Both PL AND rugby.
Les Francais are going to wine Six Nations.
I really REALLY tried getting into Six Nations – but maybe it’s one of them sports one has to have played to really get it?
I never played, but got sucked into rugby when I was in Sydney in 2000. They happened to win the Tri-Nations and I was hooked.
Not surprising. Les Blues are an underrated rugby powerhouse
If Lanús does nae feature Linus from Peanuts on they badge? Well, they’s just doing it wrong.
/also loving “Tirana”