Happy Birthday, Preston Michael Spears Federline and other Certain Special Someones!

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by str8outavannuys

More like SIMPLY SHIT

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Although I see where you're trying to go with this post, I don't think it makes much sense at all.

I don't understand where you get the idea that racism only exists as a "black/white thing." Asians were interned. Native Americans were slaughtered and removed from their land. Blacks were enslaved. All of these things were done, at least in (large) part, because of the colors of the victims' skin and the attitudes of whites towards them. One can argue that slavery is different, as an institution than these other problems, but that doesn't somehow change the definition of racism as it is applied to people who aren't black. And I'm not going to address "new racism" or "moderen Holocaust" because I don't really know how you are applying either here. To me, racism is racism.

This idea that you can be ethnically insensitive without looking at the root of such insensitivity is bullshit. The type of attitude that is behind someone saying, "Injuns are no good, lazy drunks (and I ain't gonna hire one, my daughter ain't gonna date one, etc. -- and I believe this is the type of "real" racism of which you speak)," is the same as, or is the foundation for, the attitude where one finds it okay to turn a race of people into a mascot for one's amusement.

The fact is, when you look at people that way, you perpetuate stereotypes and attitudes towards a group who is fighting hard to be recognized as people and not some image that has been thrust upon them by those in power. If you don't want to be viewed as some kind of savage, being labeled a "Redskin" and caricatured to the point of being reduced to a mascot of some fucking football team, ain't gonna help.

I guess my point is, a society that can tolerate something like that (over the objection of the very people being caricatured) is the type of society that will tolerate the many more tangible (for lack of a better word) types of racism towards Native Americans (among others).

If you watched the old Looney Tunes when you were a kid, like me, you were probably bombarded with savage or sambo images of blacks. You can argue that they're harmless because "they're just cartoons, after all." Or you can look deeper and ask yourself how that affects people (white, black, hispanic, whatever). I don't see a difference between that and the "Me scalp 'em, and then smoke peace pipe" mindset of "the drunken white kids" running around in full Native American dress at these games. And if you think that any (there are exceptions to everything, of course) of the fans think of it as a "nod to state heritage," then we shouldn't even be arguing.

TM

While its true that piles of drunk sunburned bleach blondes and Fred Durst lookalikes mimicking a Seminole war chant probably don't do any favors for the general impression of Indian culture, I don't think the Seminole figure itself (the mere artwork and mascot picture) is insulting to Indians.

Being Irish, I think it'd be nice to be considered spawn of warriors, rather than drunkards, theives and con artists. You'd be amazed how many people automatically assume I like to drink because of my name. And worse, they assume I want to go to a pub, and drink beer. I'm not joking. I have worked in places chock full of Wasps and Jews, and they always look at me as the guy who ought to know the best cheap watering hole come happy hour time.

Granted, I do little to disabuse them of their preconceived notions... But still, at least give me the benefit of assuming I'm not a drunk BEFORE our first happy hour or office function.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
I can confirm now that there is in fact a Hyatt in Cleveland, and that it's quite delightful.

Duly noted for my next trip. Gratzie.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I can't wait for the theme song.

In better movie-music news, I saw Everything Is Illuminated over the weekend, and I plan to purchase the soundtrack. It features several songs by the gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. Ukranian-born NY hipster Eugene Hutz is the lead singer of the band, and nails the character Alex in the movie. I read in Paper Magazine that the director had contacted him about using his music for the film, and during their discussions of the film, Hutz, who had no previous acting experience, said to the director, "That character is me. I am Alex." The director agreed, leading to the most unforgettable movie character since Napoleon Dynamite.

Fag.

[andViolins]

Originally posted by Penske_Account
Duly noted for my next trip. Gratzie.

You do know that there are some posters residing in the greater Cleveland area who would be more than happy to buy a cocktail or two for visiting out of town guests.

Posters like spooky.

aV

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
LOS ANGELES - Sylvester Stallone is signing on to reprise his role as boxer Rocky Balboa in the sixth installment of the long-running film series, which he wrote and will direct.

In the new installment, Rocky, lonely and retired in Philadelphia, comes out of retirement, intending to fight a few low-profile local fights. He’s approached to fight a match with reigning heavyweight champ Mason “The Line” Dixon, and soon his comeback ignites a media firestorm. (And then Rocky gets his ass kicked - that'll be fun to watch.)

“’Rocky Balboa’ is about everybody who feels they want to participate in the race of life, rather than be a bystander,” Stallone said in a statement. “You’re never too old to climb a mountain, if that’s your desire.”

They should serve him with papers him when he arrives. The man's degraded this town's image beyond repair. Everybody thinks this place is a packed with oafish Vinnies and dive bars...

Fuck... truth is a defense to defamation...

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I like rediscovering items in my sweater/cooler weather drawer.

Still waiting, hoping. I bought fleece halloween costumes for the babies. Fleece! WTH was I thinking? At least it will protect them from the moquitoes, if not the cold.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
What the hell?



I mean - who thought this was a good look?

They call it the "Saddle Knob." Its hot, but not from this angle...

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
Concurrently?

He couldn't handle them concurrently. No offence.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
See you on Saturday?

Four complete games in a row. That is unbelievable. You guys are rolling through the playoffs. But, I think if the Cards make it a Series in the NL, you're gonna have trouble with rust.

Congratulations, though.

TM

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I can't wait for the theme song.

In better movie-music news, I saw Everything Is Illuminated over the weekend, and I plan to purchase the soundtrack. It features several songs by the gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. Ukranian-born NY hipster Eugene Hutz is the lead singer of the band, and nails the character Alex in the movie. I read in Paper Magazine that the director had contacted him about using his music for the film, and during their discussions of the film, Hutz, who had no previous acting experience, said to the director, "That character is me. I am Alex." The director agreed, leading to the most unforgettable movie character since Napoleon Dynamite.

this string of obscure references- is this an initial showing of interest in str8's old job?

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
They should serve him with papers him when he arrives. The man's degraded this town's image beyond repair. Everybody thinks this place is a packed with oafish Vinnies and dive bars...

Fuck... truth is a defense to defamation...

I spent the weekend driving from old people's apartment in Jenkintown to the Residence Inn in Willow Grove straight down the 611- and every 4 hours duck out to Sid (Ben?) and Irv's or some shit for the corned beef.
Why would anyone choose to live there? (I do like the city but your suburbs are nasty places)

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
fighting Kewpie Dolls

I went to college with a guy from Freeport, Ill. whose mascot was the Pretzel. I asked, what did the other teams do at football games/pep rallies, smash up bags of pretzels? He said, "um, yeah."

There a team in Port LaVaca, TX: the Fighting* Sand Crabs. Crabs. Nice.

*I'm not sure if they are "Fighting" or not, but it sounds better that way. I guess.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
They should serve him with papers him when he arrives. The man's degraded this town's image beyond repair. Everybody thinks this place is a packed with oafish Vinnies and dive bars...

Fuck... truth is a defense to defamation...

Shooting is scheduled to begin in December in Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

You could always show up - get a bit part. Show them that the town is also full of drunk Irish.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by TexLex
I went to college with a guy from Freeport, Ill. whose mascot was the Pretzel. I asked, what did the other teams do at football games/pep rallies, smash up bags of pretzels? He said, "um, yeah."

There a team in Port LaVaca, TX: the Fighting* Sand Crabs. Crabs. Nice.

*I'm not sure if they are "Fighting" or not, but it sounds better that way. I guess.

There's also the Gamecocks- known as the "fightin Cocks." Sebastian's one frat brother could have been the on field mascot there.