Posts filed under ‘Odd stuff’
My Google Doodle Tune
Probably ripped this off from memory from somewhere, but here’s my Google Doodle Guitar tune. Make your own and send the link to me.
I’m with Stan
Stan Marsh, my hero. I’m making him an honorary PR. Click the pic to watch the video. You can also watch the entire episode online in case you missed it Wednesday night.
Stan, Kenny, Kyle and Eric... Facebooking.
Playing catch up
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.
Postseason News and Notes
In the process of planning the Pocket Rockets Postseason Awards and Banquet. Look for a poll here soon to vote for your favorite plays/players. In the meantime, we have to pick a date. I’ve floated a few for next month during the week. See the Doodle schedule and make your choice(s). You may select more than one… the date with the most votes wins. If we don’t have a critical mass we’ll wait ’til after the New Year. Last year we went to Abe & Louie’s. The year before was Capital Grille. This year… who knows? Maybe this place.
Now some fun stuff
Here’s a clip of a scene from The Simpsons that I was re-enacting at the Drop on Wednesday… and I was perfectly sober when I did it. Pretty close.
OK, I swear this isn’t a soccer blog, but half the bartenders in Brighton are upset about this:
Offsides plus handball = French Victory! Meh.
And Elizabeth Lambert wants you to know she’s not evil nor is she a sexually frustrated lesbian. It just gets rough out there sometimes.
And Bill Simmons wants you to know that, despite what Deion Sanders says, the Bill Belichik’s go-for-it moment last Sunday was the second-dumbest move in Boston’s sports history.
Here’s my favorite clip of Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino, who’s on the hot seat because of his hot-headedness. I bet No. 9 has a pretty good idea what coach had for lunch.
Kristen Stewart tries out for the Pocket Rockets on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Not much of an arm, but not bad for a pixie in heels.
Live Strong. Nice touch.
Mediocre Defense good enough to stop PRs
No Defense continued to mystify the Pocket Rockets with its regular season hex, erasing a two-score deficit in the waning minutes to claim a 21-19 victory. The loss dropped the PRs to 2-1, even with No Defense and the rest of the pack. Here’s a look at the standings:
| UPS | 3-0 | 9 pts |
| No Defense | 2-1 | 6 pts |
| Pocket Rockets | 2-1 | 6 pts |
| Stonehands | 2-1 | 6 pts |
| Cougar’s Pride | 2-1 | 6 pts |
| Mean Machine | 1-2 | 3 pts |
| Evil Weapons | 1-2 | 3 pts |
| Shopping Cart | 0-3 | 0 pts |
The PRs face No. 1 UPS at Tufts Park in Medford this Sunday at noon. Should be a good one. Also, I think it’s Jackie’s official birthday so we’ll probally celebrate afterward. Factor that into your plans. And speaking of birthdays, Stepha’s 30th is Friday May 15 at the White Horse in Allston. Mark your calendars.
Joey’s, Vegas set for Y Hoops Title Game
Tomorrow night at 8, Joey’s and Vegas square off for the Oak Square YMCA Co-Ed Hoops title… be there. Pizza, beers, etc. following at the Drop. Freddie is expected to attend.
Some legal news… um, not mine
The wedding-night brawlers from Pittsburgh took their pleas today.
If this fellow challenges you to a game of beer pong (Beirut in these here parts), run away!
Yes, I am from Pittsburgh, too
Deadspin has a recap of a fellow from Pittsburgh who bid “69 dollars” for a prize on the Price Is Right.
Racking up votes on the bayou. Nice cropping by me. 
Another porn star running for elected office… this time it’s Stormy Daniels… and she’s gunning for the U.S. Senate.
Dom Deluise, 75
Comic actor Dom Deluise died today… he was big in the ’70s and ’80s… I know, ancient history for most of you. Here’s one of my favorite scenes from Blazing Saddles featuring DD.
Is that… Scott Bakula? WTF!?!
It’s not The Forum, but for one night, the Oak Square Y was the place to be seen. Leading the cavalcade of stars was none other than Scott Bakula. Small world, no? Would you believe it’s been 20 years since Quantum Leap? Turns out one of his kids lives in Oak Square and mixes drinks at a local establishment. I would be more specific, but there are weirdos out there and I don’t want to give away too much. This blog is on the Internets ya know. It was an interesting night of Y Hoops to say the least. Anyway, for the ladies, I’ve collected some glam shots of Scott.
As many of you may know, Kevin Smith’s new movie “Zack and Miri make a porno” opens today. His movies are hit or miss, in my opinion. But, this one was filmed in Pittsburgh! Woo-hoo! It also stars Elizabeth Banks. You may remember her from a previous post as I praised her work in the Webby Award winning Wainy Days. Here are three clips starring Miss Banks. Don’t miss the last clip, which features some PR endorsed girl-on-girl action. There’s also a guy in it that looks like a spooky Aubrey Love. See if you can pick him out.
Nuptials news
Christa Vattimo Wielechowski, the Pittsburgh bride allegedly on the wrong end of a karate-kick from her husband, defended the brute in a statement released by her lawyer.
“Her husband did not initiate aggressive conduct toward any person, especially herself, on the night in question. She loves her husband and is standing behind him.”
Read the full story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
In other news, Ricky Collins (one of the original Pocket Rockets) is getting married tomorrow to the lovely Rachel Ferner. I thought about buying a new suit for this occasion (the only one I own is 10 years old), but tonight is Game 4 of the Pens-Rangers Eastern (Wales) Conference Semifinal. I’ll stick with the classic charcoal pin-stripe. Go Pens!
PRs celebrate Lee Elia’s tirade
For the uninformed, today is the 25th anniversary of one of the most infamous meltdowns in sports… Cubs manager Lee Elia gives it to the media and Cubs fans. Especially Cubs fans. Warning: contains adult language.
Wedding night brawl lands couple in jail
This isn’t official PR news, but it’s definitely a must read. The short of it… a Pittsburgh couple has a wedding reception, gets drunk, causes a scene at their hotel afterward… groom kicks bride, bride screams, members from another wedding party intervene to restrain drunken groom, drunken groom wails on his attackers, bride joins in, potted plants get tossed, couple spends night in jail. Here’s the best part… great reporting:
Neither Mrs. Wielechowski nor her husband would comment following their separate preliminary arraignments yesterday. Mrs. Wielechowski, still dressed in her wedding gown, was picked up by her father and taken home. No one was awaiting Dr. Wielechowski, whose left eye was blackened and swollen shut. He was arraigned wearing tuxedo pants, a bloodied T-shirt and one shoe.
