World Cup 2018 Costa Rica Preview: Mangoes FOAR All!

King Hippo - May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

Costa Rica is a delightful Central American nation. Friendly people, tropical weather without the bullshit Carnival Cruise tourismo atmosphere to trigger the shit out of one's white guilt. I thoroughly enjoyed my Divorcemas trip there several years ago. They have a saying for how the peoples live - "la pura

World Cup 2018 Brazil Preview: The Redeem Team

Wakezilla - May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Brazil is a scary, scary team. In the 2014 World Cup, Brazil was in an awkward transition stage where the lost/disgraceful generation of Brazilian players stepped down for the new era of players to take over. Most notably, despite being 22 years old, Brazil became Neymar’s team. This in itself

World Cup 2018 Croatia Preview: It feels a little like ’98

Wakezilla - May 26, 2018May 26, 2018

It seems like yesterday when I was a kid watching Croatia make their World Cup debut in 1998. I remember thinking their checkered jerseys were cool. Combine those sweet uniforms with Davor Šuker's cheeky skills and I was rooting for Croatia during their magical 3rd place finish. I think there is a great

World Cup 2018 Peru Preview: Cocaine is a hell of a drug

Wakezilla - May 24, 2018May 24, 2018

The guy in the featured image is Inti, God of the sun. As you can tell, he isn't fluting around. Inti is revered as the most significant God in the Incan state. Legend has it that he is the son of Viracocha, the god of civilization, and that Inti was

Your “I Think Baseball Is A Gateway Drug” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

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NFL Notes: OOOHHH - BEEF! Pete Carroll had things to say about Richard Sherman & Michael Bennett having things to say on their way out of the Emerald City. The money quote from the interview is Carroll claiming "sometimes guys can't hang with what's expected." Oh, and about any malcontents? "And

World Gawne Mad – Finale Edition

King Hippo - April 2, 2018April 1, 2018

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Yes, we have reached the end. No lovable underdog, everyone is cheering for the flat track bully. But a worthy champion they would be, so hopefully they will finish the job in fine fashion this evening. With no further ado... #3(W) Michigan (+7, +270) v. #1(E) Villanova (9:20, TBS) Make no bones

World Gawne Mad – Final Four Holy Night Edition

King Hippo - March 31, 2018March 31, 2018

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Above is pictured the first-edition cover of a fantastic book, Walter Miller, Jr.'s "A Canticle For Liebowitz." Be warned, even I found it a tad dark (and square on the nose social commentary, which made it all the more chilling). But one will also feel like a Jesuit-by-osmosis afterwards, which

World Gawne Mad – Finishing Off the Flacco Eight (Stormy Style?)

King Hippo - March 25, 2018March 25, 2018

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Yes, the only good thing about the late match is the thought of Jim Assdick Nantz being forced to hype that 60 Minutes interview. Hee hee. #3(E) Texas Tech (+6.5, +250) v. #1(E) Villanova (2:20, CBS) Woo-hoo, I got my $40 in on Guns Up!! at +260, don't be too jelly. Our

World Gawne Mad – Flacco Eight Saturday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 24, 2018March 24, 2018

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One MOAR enjoyable day/evening at hand, before the bullshit part takes over. Savour it! #11(S) Loyola-Chi**** (+1, -103) v. #9(S) Kansas State (6:09, TBS) Not to belittle Sister Jean's amazing ride in the least, but one can argue - with a straight face - that the Ramblers have faced a series of increasingly

World Gawne Mad – Sweet Sixteen Friday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 23, 2018March 21, 2018

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Sorry for the stark departure from cheerleading, but Holy Mother of Fuck, Mister "just a pickin' and a grimacin'" won 3 matches in 5 days to improbably go from last side in to one of the final 16. That earns a proper DFO tribute. #5(MW) Clemson (+4.5, +180) v. #1(MW) Kansas

World Gawne Mad – Sweet Sixteen Thursday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 22, 2018March 20, 2018

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And then there were 16. Including the 4 repping the wack-a-doo South region, which gets they turn tonite! #11(S) Loyola-Chi**** (+1.5, +110) v. #7(S) Nevada (7:07, CBS) The matchup nobody predicted, largely due to the Wolf Pack (like the vibe, hate the spelling). NV went down 14 to Texas, fucking 22 to

World Gawne Mad – Sunday Evening Round of 32 Open Thread

King Hippo - March 18, 2018March 17, 2018

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I am about ready to go back to work at this point. See any typos below? Eat shit. #5(MW) Clemson (+1, +105) v. #4(MW) Auburn (7:10, TBS) Speaking of great football games...still, at least the ACC's Tigers can hoop it up pretty good. I think they have a shot against Kansas, too.