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Atticus Grinch · 09-29-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Aside from Arrested Devlopment and Lost and Rome (which I still haven't seen but is nicely residing on my Tivo) I'm not really watching anything right now. Anything else new that's any good?

Arrested Development: Better than Season 2 so far. A

The Office: I appreciate that it's trying to be its own thing. B-

Kitchen Confidential: Reasonably good. Supporting cast needs improvement except in the breastage department, in which they positively shine. Xander not cut out for sitcom format. B+

Everybody Hates Chris: As long as you take it as more poignant and political than funny, you might enjoy it. To me, it's like Chappelle trying to do "Good Times." C+

How I Met Your Mother: Meh. High concept, leading man is strong; everything else stinks. Willow not cut out for sitcom, but still adorable. NPH is wasted on this, and the other male supporting is atrocious. C+

My Name Is Earl: "Raising Arizona" for the small screen. Jason Lee is better than he was in any shitty Kevin Smith film. A- Strongly recommend.

Desperate Housewives: Wife's show. Seemed okay; they closed down last season's big mystery and teed up a new one with vague S&M overtones, which is nice. HD is not good to Teri Hatcher, BTW. B+?

West Wing: Wife's show. She seems happy with it, but that's just because Leo McGarry gives her a femi-woody. A-?

I'll add others if I can think of them. The basic cable season is over, but if you weren't watching "Rescue Me" (F/X) or "Teachers" (BBCA) or "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (F/X), you missed out, sucka.

Atticus Grinch · 09-29-2005, 02:46 AM

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Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
You know, a left coast sebbypallooza could be a real good idea at some point.

Concur, as long as Sebbypallooza doesn't include the Sebastian Dangerfield Pepsi Challenge.

Atticus Grinch · 09-29-2005, 02:53 AM

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Originally posted by paigowprincess
Egympt is where the pyramid builders went to tone their physiques for the heavy hauling.

Give me a break, I have carpal tunnel syndrome or some shit. it hurts.

Does your carpal tunnel involve a sixth finger growing out of the center of your palm? Because my M is nowhere near my Y or my P or even my E, G, or T.

spookyfish · 09-29-2005, 10:31 AM

Note to Coltrane: It's not only you.

Confidential to str8: If you are still betting on the Indians, and I say this as your internet chat-board imaginary friend -- PLEASE STOP NOW.

I knew going into this week that Tampa Bay was going to be dangerous to our playoff chances (not to mention the day off on Monday) but GOD DAMN, what the fucking hell happened to the bats?

Two losses by one run. The guy they face yesterday comes into the game with a 6-11 record and an ERA over 7, and looks like Cy-Fucking-Young.

Not only that, but I got to witness the most pathetic "bench clearing" confrontation in baseball history. Tampa Bay's catcher starts jawing at Coco Crisp (best baseball name ever, btw) about taking his time outside the batter's box. Crisp says something back. The two of them face off, jawing at each other over the home plate umpire, and the bullpens run out onto the field. Commentator says he understands that catcher is trying to keep his pitcher "in rhythm". Meanwhile, this whole thing causes at least a five-minute delay. They show Pinella in the dugout laughing his ass off.

Tonight is a must-win. I need to get some Tums or something.

(Edited so to prevent dtb from getting out her red pen.)

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 09-29-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by spookyfish
Note to Coltrane: It's not only you.

Confidential to str8: If you are still betting on the Indians, and I say this as your imaginary internet chat-board friend -- PLEASE STOP NOW.

I knew going into this week that Tampa Bay was going to be dangerous to our playoff chances (not to mention the day off on Monday) but GOD DAMN, what the fucking hell happened to the bats?

Two losses by one run. The guy they face yesterday comes into the game with a 6-11 record and an ERA over 7, and looks like Cy-Fucking-Young.

Not only that, but I got to witness the most pathetic "bench clearing" confrontation in baseball history. Tampa Bay's catcher starts jawing at Coco Crisp (best baseball name ever, btw) about taking his time outside the batter's box. Crisp says something back. The two of them face off, jawing at each other over the home plate umpire, and the bullpens run out onto the field. Commentator says he understands that catcher is trying to keep his pitcher "in rhythm". Meanwhile, this whole thing causes at least a five-minute delay. They show Pinella in the dugout laughing his ass off.

Tonight is a must-win. I need to get some Tums or something.

(A) I feel a little relief right now...apparently if the Sox win today we clinch the division (b/c we will guarantee a tie with Cleveland and we'll finish with the better head-to-head record - this isn't how it used to be done, is it?) eta: my mistake. They clinch a playoff spot with a win today. Cleveland needs to lose for them to clinch the division.

(B) Coco should go by his real name: Covelli. That's a pretty fucking cool name. That's the name "C" should have had in A Bronx Tale.

(C) Speaking of A Bronx Tale, str8 is the Indians' Eddie Mush.

Now yous can't leave.

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-29-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by ironweed
Ok. Now you're just completely overthinking this whole somewhat-but-not-really-all-that-entertaining story.

BTW, speaking of SBNRATES, my 5k loan friend is doing part-time proofreading work and has a new apartment. He broke the news to his wife (he had to with the whole getting-evicted thing and all) and she's still with him. Two days of silent treatment is a pretty small price to pay for what he got up to, IMHO. I was thinking today about how I could use five grand. If I ask him to kill someone for me, does he have to do it?

I take back the gay-shirt comment, Weedo. You're my homie. Main man, Fitty grand.

TM

spookyfish · 09-29-2005, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
(A) I feel a little relief right now...apparently if the Sox win today we clinch the division (b/c we will guarantee a tie with Cleveland and we'll finish with the better head-to-head record - this isn't how it used to be done, is it?) eta: my mistake. They clinch a playoff spot with a win today. Cleveland needs to lose for them to clinch the division.

(B) Coco should go by his real name: Covelli. That's a pretty fucking cool name. That's the name "C" should have had in A Bronx Tale.

(C) Speaking of A Bronx Tale, str8 is the Indians' Eddie Mush.

Now yous can't leave.

(A) I heard on the radio this morning that the magic number for the Sox is two, which to my understanding, means a Sox win coupled with an Indians loss. (Ah, I see you already got this.) Besides, if there is a tie at the end, won't they have a one-game playoff to have a clear winner in the division, or am I mistaken?

(B) It is, but it doesn't have that something.

(C) I'm getting ready to grab the Travis Hafner model bat again if he doesn't cease and desist.

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-29-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by paigowprincess
How about "avid adipose collector"

I wonder at what age this begins showing.

TM

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-29-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
The worst is the person who talks about how many organizations they’re in and how much charity they perform. “I’m in the Junior League, the Masons and the Freemasons. I’m head of the PTA, I organize canned food drives and my family and I are serious outdoor enthusiasts. Last year, I took two terminally ill crippled children rafting through the Grand Canyon. Did I mention my Peace Corps work in Somalia.”

I’m thinking “You. Are. So. Nixed.”

Yeah. Fuck those losers. I wish they would all die in a flood of fatty green tea.

TM

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 09-29-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by spookyfish
(A) I heard on the radio this morning that the magic number for the Sox is two, which to my understanding, means a Sox win coupled with an Indians loss. (Ah, I see you already got this. Besides, if there is a tie at the end, won't they have a one-game playoff to have a clear winner in the division, or am I mistaken?

(B) It is, but it doesn't have that something.

(C) I'm getting ready to grab the Travis Hafner model bat again if he doesn't cease and desist.

I'm confused. ESPN says the magic number is 2. MLB.com agrees with my initial scenario:

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/g...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

spookyfish · 09-29-2005, 11:15 AM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I'm confused. ESPN says the magic number is 2. MLB.com agrees with my initial scenario:

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/g...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Fuck it. All I know is my boys have got to run the table now.

spookyfish · 09-29-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I wonder at what age this begins showing.

TM

I started inveterately collecting adipose at a very young age. Hiding the bodies has always been a bit of a challenge though.

09-29-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I take back the gay-shirt comment, Weedo. You're my homie. Main man, Fitty grand.

TM

You'll notice that DS has stopped with the doggerel as well.

Things are going to be very different around here from now on.

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-29-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Invasion. Pro or con?

Someone on the elevator was talking about it and said the pilot was good, but I have no idea what her definition of "good" is.

Aside from Arrested Devlopment and Lost and Rome (which I still haven't seen but is nicely residing on my Tivo) I'm not really watching anything right now. Anything else new that's any good?

Extras. On HBO. Ricky Gervais' new project. The first show wasn't as funny as office at its best, but it was damn good.

My Name is Earl. I've only seen the first episode, but it was very good.

Curb Your Enthusiasm has started.

I assume you are watching Lost, the best drama on tv. Invasion seems like Lost 2, Electric Boogaloo, but I haven't watched any of it.

Amazing Race has started. But I haven't watched the first episode, so don't fuck it up for me.

TM

spookyfish · 09-29-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
"I have authority issues. On the other hand, if you leave me alone, let me decide what facts are and are not relevant, don't pester me for progress reports, and give me as much time as I feel I need, I'll give you work produc that is fucking perfect."

Was somebody rushing you?

(BTW, may I use this?)