An “AAAAARGH!!1!1!1” Rant About Canadian Broadcasting Rules

Beerguyrob - February 16, 2017February 16, 2017

So, for those of you who pay attention, I'm a Canadian. You can't deport me, because I'm safely ensconced north of the border. But that doesn't mean I don't have opinions - sometimes, impolite opinions. One of my particular peeves is about the qualities of Canadian broadcasting regulations, and in particular about

A Lazily Updated Canadian Flag Day Post

Beerguyrob - February 15, 2017February 15, 2017

[In attempt to meet my quota from the #content mines, and in respect of Canada's 150th birthday this coming July 1, I am republishing my Flag Day post from last year, with updates to obsolete information & additions of information I found fascinating for my students. If you emigrate here, you'll need

Have Your Say: The 2nd Annual DFO Commentist Survey

The Maestro - February 13, 2017February 13, 2018

We're back, folks! This is the 2nd annual Commentist survey - once again, we're hoping to collect some info on all of you, our readers and Commentists, in the hopes of improving this place for all of us. Darkest Timeline Zack Morris, our Internet Dad, has been hard at work

Your “DFO Super Bowl Hate Week Extra Day” Monday Evening and also Tuesday Morning Open Thread

Beerguyrob - February 6, 2017February 7, 2017

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2017 Fade in: Int. Buffalo Wild Wings, Wichita, KS, 9:30 pm. Patrons stare at the screen, in disbelief or joy at what they had just witnessed. Under the table Winston's feet made convulsive movements. He had not stirred from his seat, but in his mind he was running, swiftly running, he was with the crowds

And now, a message from King Roger I

Senor Weaselo - February 6, 2017February 5, 2017

♫ set to the music of "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton ♫ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdxLohjwhoQ You say The price of my sport's not a price that you're willing to pay, You cry There's nothing to do but hate-watch and hope Tom Brady dies. Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement to dictate your falls, Now you're making me mad, 'Cause maybe the season

Your “DFO Super Bowl Hate Week” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

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I was tempted to just type, "I HATE THE FUCKING PATRIOTS! forty times to just get to 200 words. But I forced myself to look at why, exactly, I hate the Patriots so, so much. So I tried to remember their history. Please forgive the length of the journey. It's hard

Your “The Things We Used To Do” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

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NFL News: Take it as you will, but the League reports concussions were down from 2015. According to ESPN, there were 244 reported concussions during practices and games in the preseason and regular season, down from 275 in 2015. But the number is still higher than it was in 2014

Your “A Different Sheepskin On The Menu” Wednesday Night Open Thread

Beerguyrob - January 25, 2017January 25, 2017

NFL News: Getting in the way of a Romo trade is the fact that he counts for $19.6 million of Cowboys salary-cap space in 2017. But they do save $5.1 million if he is not on the team. Philip Rivers considers the Pro Bowl his "last game" as a San Diego

Your “THIS is League Stability?”Thursday Night Open Thread

Beerguyrob - January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

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NFL News: The Raiders have officially filed their relocation papers with the League. According to Yelp, the second best, but closest, moving company to the O.co is West Coast Moving Systems. They have a three-hour guaranteed response time, and proudly advertise having moved Gary Payton. This seems right up Mark

Your “America’s Hat Is Having A Party?” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

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Yes, and given the exchange rate, you'd be foolish not to come. NFL News: The Seahawks signed Devin Hester in advance of Saturday's playoff date with the Lions, meaning Richard Sherman just has to concentrate on finding someone to blame when he gives up 40-yard sideline routes to Golden Tate. No

“The Episode That Saved The Season” – The ‘Fall Finale’ Walking Dead Recap

Beerguyrob - December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Well, this was the best episode of the season so far. It's just too bad there was so much garbage in between it and the season-opener. I guess the show justified all the disparate locations so they could wrap up this half by having the 90-minutes filled with scenes in every

You Gotta Unleash the Dragon’s Lair

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly - November 30, 2016November 29, 2016

Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood. Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood. Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood. Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood. Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood.