Friday, September 22, 2023

Briefly.

Dear NFL, I hate your 8pm games. Seriously, I’m too old for this shit.

Trivia #1: T.J. Watt set the Steelers all-time record for sacks this past Monday with 81.5. Which of the following players is NOT in the top 5 for Steelers’ sacks? – L.C. Greenwood, Cameron Heyward, Joey Porter, Joe Greene, James Harrison
Trivia #2: On September 22, 1692, the last people (8) were hanged for witchcraft in Salem, MA. How many were hanged overall for witchcraft? – 10, 13, 15, 19, 21, 25
Trivia #3: Name the three actresses who comprised the television series “Charlie’s Angels.”
Trivia #4: Who won the 2002 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2002)?

Sex with a 50-year-old is much like sex with a 20-year-old except it is less likely to turn into child support payments.

Go away: Deion Sanders

On this day: September 22, 1976, the debut of the TV drama “Charlie’s Angels”
September 22, 1983, The Everly Brothers reunite after 10 years apart in concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London
September 22, 1985, the first Farm Aid Benefit Concert

The LA Chargers have scored 58 points in their first two games this season and have committed zero turnovers. They are 0-2.

Don’t put energy into people that won’t put energy into you.

WTF: In a desperate attempt to attract fans, tonight the Red Sox are hosting ‘Barbie Night at Kenway Park.’ I imagine people who don’t know a baseball from an acorn will flock to Fenway for an “exclusive” Barbie X Red Sox T-shirt.

If you haven’t seen the picture of Nick Chubb’s injury, don’t look it up. You gotta feel bad for the guy.

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge and prompted retailers to pull the product from their shelves at the manufacturer’s request. The family has blamed the One Chip Challenge for the teen’s death.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: The Jets haven’t beaten the Patriots since 2015. (Hmmm, I suspect gamblers value this information???)

5 years, $275 million, you’re doing it wrong! After signing his record contract, Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow has the team at 0-2 with a QB rating of 70.6. 

DYK: In the U.S., a person has a stroke every 40 seconds.

Article I’ll skip: Cindy Crawford calls out Oprah for treating her like ‘chattel’ when she was a young model

R.I.P. Gary Simard (44) – Gary drowned yesterday after jumping into to the water Wednesday at Salisbury Beach (MA) in an attempt to save his 13-year-old son who had been pulled out by the rip tide. Gary leaves his partner and mother of his children, and four children.

Good news: Gary’s son was rescued from the water by a stander-by, good Samaritan

Trivia #1 answer: T.J. Watt set the Steelers all-time record for sacks this past Monday with 81.5. Which of the following players is NOT in the top 5 for Steelers’ sacks? – L.C. Greenwood, Cameron Heyward, Joey Porter, Joe Greene, James Harrison – Joey Porter is #7 on the list
Trivia #2 answer: On September 22, 1692, the last people (8) were hanged for witchcraft in Salem, MA. How many were hanged overall for witchcraft? – 10, 13, 15, 19, 21, 25 – 19 in total
Trivia #3 answer: Name the three actresses who comprised the television series “Charlie’s Angels.” – Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith
Trivia #4 answer: Who won the 2002 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2002)? – Detroit Red Wings (NHL), LA Lakers (NBA), Anaheim Angels (MLB), New England Patriots (NFL)

Ask your doctor if shutting the f*k up is right for you.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Ice Cream Cone Day!

“I’m-a through with romance, I’m-a through with love
I’m through with a-countin’ the stars above
And here’s the reason that I’m so free
My lovin’ baby is through with me”

– The Everly Brothers

Bonus: Farm Aid 1985

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