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This really deserved its own post, but I’ve noticed that at 35 I’ve become incredibly lazy(ier)… and noticeably balder. Holy shit. By April, Fredo and I will be twins (if I can squeeze into a 32-waist). I should take a picture of my head every week and then do a time-lapse slideshow and post it here. Fun!

Anyway, a moment to reflect on the passing of Ken Ober, former host of MTV’s ‘Remote Control‘ game show. Here’s what George Harrison Invitational ‘commissioner’ and my pal Chris wrote:

Ken Ober, host of the greatest game show ever (Ed. Note – my emphasis), has fallen back through the breakaway brick wall in the sky at the age of 52. Ober hosted the television and pop culture trivia-based Remote Control, one of the first non-musical entries ever on MTV, where he set the archetype as the irreverent game show host, openly mocking the three barcalounger-buckled contestants for particularly stupid answers on a stage set to resemble a cluttered basement, complete with a life-sized Bob Eubanks Pez dispenser. Question categories included Dead or Canadian, The Bon Jovi Network, Brady Physics (or Metaphysics) and Inside Tina Yothers, and skits like Beat the Bishop, where contestants had to complete a math problem before a man dressed as a bishop completed a lap around the studio. His later career was far less interesting, hosting a talk show with Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) and serving as producer on such series as Mind of Mencia, the Greg Giraldo Show and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

Of course, Chris left out the comic stylings of Colin Quinn (who smoked cigarettes on set), Adam Sandler and Denis Leary on the show. And the ladies.

Erstwhile Remote Control babes Marisol Massey and Kari Wuhrer.

Here’s a classic episode featuring LL Cool J, Julie Brown (not Downtown) and Weird Al:

And, for some off-color humor… one of the Greatest Jokes Ever Told from Season 7, Episode 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

And finally, an offensive clinic by the Saints on Monday night. Hope y’all had a chance to watch that whoopin’. Great scheming by N’awlins… formation, combo-routes, blitz-pickups and crazy throwing by Mr. Brees. Phew.

And, for the sake of being ‘fair and balanced’… the Steelers blew it Sunday night. Here’s the fateful play. Notice the linebacker getting deep in the passing lane off the edge to make the interception. Great scheme and anticipation. This is essentially the same play Mean Machine was beating us with early… and to an extent Murph’s team… the quick post/slant. Gotta be ready for it next season.