Tag: super-bowl

Friday, February 7, 2025

by fasted86

Briefly. (Not today. Super Bowl version)

A guy came home from the pub four hours late the other night. “Where the hell have you been?” screamed his wife. He said, “I’ve been playing poker with the lads.” “Playing poker with the lads?” she repeated. “Well, you can pack your bags and go!” “So can you,” he said. “This isn’t our house anymore!!”

Trivia #1: Thanks to Dolphins running back Larry Csonka’s close brush with injury, Super Bowl VIII was the final game where? – Goal posts were stationed in front of the end zone, Face masks were optional, Grabbing a player by his face mask was legal, Chin straps were optional, Beers in the locker room at halftime was legal 
Trivia #2: Super Bowl XII was not just the first Super Bowl played in a dome, this was also the first Super Bowl where there were co-MVPs. Those players were? – Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach and Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Randy White and Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson, Randy White and Harvey Martin, Ric Accardi and Alvin Taylor
Trivia #3: Following Washington’s 38-9 loss to the Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII, the NFC won how many consecutive Super Bowls? – 7, 11, 13, 15, XXIII
Trivia #4: In their 46-10 victory over the Patriots, Chicago’s “46” defense set a still-standing Super Bowl record for fewest rushing yards allowed. How many yards did they allow? – 0, 2, 7, 9, 11, 23
Trivia #5: Five players have multiple Super Bowl MVP trophies. Which of these quarterbacks is not a member of that exclusive club? – Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana
Trivia #6 (6, really?!) – The combined 16 points scored between the Patriots and Rams made Super Bowl LIII the lowest scoring Super Bowl.  How many plays were run in the red zone during this defensive slugfest? – 0, 1, 2, 3, 74 

Stop complaining: 29 people have died in the Southern California wildfires. Insured losses exceed $20 billion and economic losses could top $50 billion.

Please Lord, just get me through February.

Having said that, I get it. I could have bigger problems but, these 2-4 inch “snowstorms” every other day that require shoveling or, at least, clearing off the car(s), are a pain-in-the-ass.

On this date: February 7, 1817, Baltimore becomes the 1st American city lit by gas street lamps with the first turned on at Market and Lemon Streets (currently Baltimore and Holliday Streets)
February 7, 1845, The Portland Vase, thought to date back to the 1st century BC, is shattered into more than 80 pieces by a drunken visitor to the British Museum – DOH!
February 7, 1882, Last bare knuckle champion John L. Sullivan KOs Paddy Ryan in Miss. Last bare knuckle champ? Don’t tell that to Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti!
February 7, 1974, American left-wing guerilla group Symbionese Liberation Army claim responsibility for the kidnapping of Patty Hearst, daughter of American publishing heir Randolph Hearst
February 7, 1974, Mel Brooks’ western spoof film “Blazing Saddles”, starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder premieres at the Pickwick Drive-In in Burbank, California; patrons watched from horseback rather than cars
February 7, 1985, “New York, New York” becomes the official anthem of New York City

Speaking of snow, you what drives me crazy? When the Amazon guy/gal comes trudging up the sidewalk and stairs with a package, before I get a chance to shovel the snow. Drives me crazy!

“Don’t” Go away: Football. We’ll see you August…

Really? 7-year-old Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez died on Tuesday after an accident during a race at the Orlando Speed World Dragway on Sunday. Rodriguez was racing her Junior Dragster racecar when she lost control of it, striking a 34-year-old safety guide employee before crashing into a concrete wall. 7-years-old!!! In a country that only allows flag football, not tackle, at that age? Give me a break.

I just can’t root for a Kansas City threepeat. (Is that one word?)

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: My Super Bowl prediction – Philadelphia 27, KC 20

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Super Bowl commercials this year top out at $8M for a 30-second spot. So, you tell me these advertising people convince their superiors that those 30-seconds will generate at least $8M in sales/revenue? That’s a sales pitch in and of itself!

It’s fairly well documented that I don’t get out much. This year’s Super Bowl performers? Kendrick Lamar, Jon Baptiste and Lauren Daigle? No clue. (OK, I may have at least heard the name Jon Baptiste before, or is that John the Baptist???)

Good news: It’s there, I’m sure…

Last week I noted that I had shit numbers for Super Bowl squares. Check that. There are no shit numbers anymore due to the frequency of two-point conversions and missed extra points. I’m good, and good luck to all of you!

I paid $3 for a loaf of Scali bread (Fantini, of course) the other day. Not $2.99, not $3.05, but $3. I handed the girl 3 singles, no change. What a beautiful world!

Article I’ll skip: Flight passenger ‘framed’ as a set squatter sparks reactions online

Trivia #1 answer: Thanks to Dolphins running back Larry Csonka’s close brush with injury, Super Bowl VIII was the final game where? – Goal posts were stationed in front of the end zone, Face masks were optional, Grabbing a player by his face mask was legal, Chin straps were optional, Beers in the locker room at halftime was legal – It was the last time goal posts were stationed in the front of the end zone
Trivia #2 answer: Super Bowl XII was not just the first Super Bowl played in a dome, this was also the first Super Bowl where there were co-MVPs. Those players were? – Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach and Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Randy White and Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson, Randy White and Harvey Martin, Ric Accardi and Alvin Taylor – The two were Randy White and Harvey Martin
Trivia #3 answer: Following Washington’s 38-9 loss to the Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII, the NFC won how many consecutive Super Bowls? – 7, 11, 13, 15, XXIII – The NFC went on to win 13 Super Bowls in a row
Trivia #4 answer: In their 46-10 victory over the Patriots, Chicago’s “46” defense set a still-standing Super Bowl record for fewest rushing yards allowed. How many yards did they allow? – 0, 2, 7, 9, 11, 23 – They allowed only 7 rushing yards
Trivia #5 answer: Five players have multiple Super Bowl MVP trophies. Which of these quarterbacks is not a member of that exclusive club? – Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana – Peyton Manning only has one
Trivia #6 answer: The combined 16 points scored between the Patriots and Rams made Super Bowl LIII the lowest scoring Super Bowl.  How many plays were run in the red zone during this defensive slugfest? – 0, 1, 2, 3, 74 – Only 1 play was run in the red zone!

Bank error in your favor, collect $75 from every player.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Fettuccine Alfredo Day!

“The previous play is under review…”

Now, for some music. Look, I get it. The Super Bowl is not Monday Night Football, but this should at least get you in the mood. Enjoy the game! And, believe it or not, I’ll be serving downtown during the game so, come on down! (Oh, I’m serving today also)

And one more, as mentioned above, the best! February 7, 1985, “New York, New York” becomes the official anthem of New York City.

Friday, January 31, 2025

by fasted86

Briefly.

Guys, I need your help. I’m in the middle of an argument with my wife and she just told me that I’m right. What the hell do I do next?

Trivia #1: The first Winter Olympics were in what year? – 1912, 1916, 1920, 1924, 1928, 1932
Trivia #2: What team won at least one playoff game for 5 consecutive years without reaching the Super Bowl?
Trivia #3: What was/is the going rate for a 30-second commercial in this year’s Super Bowl? – $1M, $3M, $5M, $6M, $8M, $9M, $11M, $12M
Trivia #3:  Which renowned jeweler is responsible for creating the Lombardi Trophy? Tiffany & Co., BVLGARI, Cartier, CHANEL
Trivia #4:  Who had the longest national anthem performance during Super Bowl XLVII at 2 minutes and 35 seconds? – Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson

Stop complaining: What a tragic plane/helicopter accident yesterday. You just never know…

On this date: January 31, 1865, Congress passes, by vote of 121-24, the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution, abolishing slavery in the United States – except as punishment for a crime 
January 31, 1905, 1st automobile to exceed 100 mph (161 kph), British daredevil Arthur Macdonald drove a Napier six-cylinder racing car named ‘Samson’ on sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, notching a top speed of 104 mph
January 31, 1928, Scotch tape 1st marketed by 3-M Company
January 31, 1944, Operation-Overlord (D-Day) postponed until June
January 31, 1970, Grateful Dead members and entourage busted, down on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on LSD charges
January 31, 1990, 1st ever all-sports daily “National” begins publishing
January 31, 2022, Online word puzzle Wordle bought for “low seven figure sum” by The New York Times

Full disclosure, I play 3 different “Wordles” (one with 6 letters) every day.

Go away: The Buffalo Bills (Buffaloed again by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs)

A prediction, for the sake of argument (from last week). The Buffalo Bills vs. The Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX – Oops

Speaking of the Super Bowl, are ready for another 9 days of hype?

I just can’t root for a Kansas City threepeat. (Is that one word?)

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: You can now purchase a Hyundai on Amazon.

Spirit Airlines issued a new dress code for its flight passengers after several news-making instances regarding customers being removed from flights due to their attire. Now, customers on Spirit Airlines are subject to being removed from flights if they are “barefoot or inadequately clothed (i.e., see-through clothing; not adequately covered; exposed breasts, buttocks, or other private parts), or whose clothing or article, including body art, is lewd, obscene or offensive in nature.” Personally, I get it and I totally agree.

Good news: An Alabama woman, who is the only living recipient of a pig organ transplant, passed a major milestone on Saturday when she became the longest living person with a functioning pig organ. Towana Looney, 53, remains healthy and full of energy, reaching the record 61-day mark with her pig kidney on Saturday.

Good news, par deux: The stars came together to raise funds for those who were affected by the fires in Los Angeles. Musicians all gathered in Los Angeles for the FireAid benefit concert, which was held at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The goal of the benefit was to rebuild the communities affected by the fires which burned through Los Angeles in January. Performers included Stevie Nicks, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Billie Eilish and Rod Stewart, as well as many others.

It can be a beautiful world.

I have shit numbers in most all of my Super Bowl square pools. I mean, I have to hit at least one!

You have to trust experience. As leaders in cardiovascular care for over 40 years, it was announced that Tufts Medical Center’s Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Program completed a record 70 adult heart transplants in 2024—among the most in the country and more than any other program in New England.

 Article I’ll skip: ‘God-intended foods’ are key to a healthier America, expert says

R.I.P. Brendan McNamara (60), Coach ‘O’ (85), Butch Petrou (81) – Some true legends right there!

Trivia #1 answer: The first Winter Olympics were in what year? – 1912, 1916, 1920, 1924, 1928, 1932 – It was in 1924
Trivia #2: What team won at least one playoff game for 5 consecutive years without reaching the Super Bowl? – The Buffalo Bills
Trivia #3: What was/is the going rate for a 30-second commercial in this year’s Super Bowl? – $1M, $3M, $5M, $6M, $8M, $9M, $11M, $12M – 8, 30-second spots went for $8M per
Trivia #3:  Which renowned jeweler is responsible for creating the Lombardi Trophy? Tiffany & Co., BVLGARI, Cartier, CHANEL – Tiffany & Co.
Trivia #4:  Who had the longest national anthem performance during Super Bowl XLVII at 2 minutes and 35 seconds? – Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson – Alicia Keys

Tomorrow is February, and then March! it’s coming!

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Fun at Work Day! And, Happy National Backward Day! Or is that Drawkcab???

“Kill two birds with one stone.” Who kills birds and why do they do that?

“Busted, down on Bourbon Street
Set up, like a bowlin’ pin
Knocked down, it gets to wearin’ thin
They just won’t let you be, oh no”

– The Grateful Dead (Truckin’)

See what I did there…

Friday, February 9, 2024

by fasted86

Briefly. (Relatively speaking)

Well, I love to celebrate most anything and this morning I set another personal record for consecutive days alive! Seriously, I’ve made it from the bed to the couch. There’s no stopping me now!

Trivia #1: In the movie “Happy Gilmore,” how did Chubbs Peterson (Carl Weathers) die? – Got hit by a golf ball, Fell out of a window, Got hit by a car, Heart attack on the golf course, Attacked by an alligator on the golf course
Trivia #2: What day is Boxing Day?
Trivia #3: Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XII? – Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach and Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Roger Staubach and Randy White, Randy White and Harvey Martin, Roger Staubach and Preston Pearson
Trivia #4: Which two players do NOT have multiple Super Bowl MVP trophies? – Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tony Dorsett, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Eli Manning
Trivia #5: Who was Frank Hayes?

On this date: February 9, 1870, the US Army establishes the US National Weather Service

Go away: The media. Now, this could be listed each week, really, but don’t be hating on Taylor Swift on Sunday. She’s relatively young, rooting for her boyfriend, having a blast. Be hating on the media for putting her in our faces all… day… long.

She said, “Oh no, Guadalajara won’t do”

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: For the Super Bowl, 108 total footballs are allotted per team. 54 of those are meant for practice and 54 are meant for the actual game. On average during the Super Bowl, 120 footballs are used with the rest used for the kickers.

Sex is like a gas station. Sometimes you get full service, sometimes you have to ask for service and sometimes you have to be happy with self-service.

Stop complaining: Los Angeles just endured their 3rd wettest two-day stretch in more than 70 years and more than 300 mudslides have rocked the state. As California residents reel from the lingering effects of the deadly storm that prompted a state of emergency, a less intense storm will bring additional rain and wind to the region that can slow cleanup efforts and the recession of floodwaters. The latest estimate is $11 billion in damages throughout the region.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not attempting to bash our military in any way but do have to ask. The 5 US Marines killed in the helicopter crash on Tuesday were flying into San Diego where the historic, “atmospheric river” was traveling through. Was training in that type of weather part of the training? Tragic as it is, I do hope things are learned that help our military going forward.

The Kansas City Royals’ 23-year-old shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. signed an 11-year contract that guarantees him $288.7 million. A three-year team option could bring the total value to just under $377 million. That would keep Witt under contract through 2037 when he would be 37 years old. Not a bad gig, if you can get it.

Well, it has apparently happened. Baseball has always been known as “America’s pastime” but, according to new research, football has become “America’s sport.” 12,000 American adults were surveyed and 53% chose football as America’s sport, followed by baseball, basketball, soccer, auto racing (sport?), hockey and “other.”

This week’s sign of the apocalypse:  Trained and licensed medical doctor Dr. Colleen Ann Murphy has opened an adult “Diaper Spa” in nearby Atkinson, NH, where adults can go to wear nappies and act like children. It supports what’s known as paraphilic infantilism – where people get enjoyment out of regressing to a child-like state.

I do miss Marcus Smart, for the most part.

Speaking of the NBA, here’s a thought. Rather than sit guys during games for “rest” or “injury management,” how about resting them during practice? Give me a break!

Article I’ll skip: Ziploc and Travis Kelce’s mother partner ahead of Super Bowl

Good news: Not! Fox News did not have a section this morning for “Good News.” That can’t be good!

R.I.P. Carl Weathers (76) – Starred in football at San Diego State before playing for the Oakland Raiders in 1974 before then pursuing his acting career. Best known for his role as Appollo Creed in four Rocky movies, Weathers was also a member of the Big Brothers Association and the U.S. Olympic Committee, handling the career of athletes of various sports such as gymnastics, wrestling, swimming and judo.
R.I.P. Toby Keith (62, of stomach cancer) – American country music singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the Country Male Vocalist of the Year in 2001, awarded Artist of the Decade at the American Country Awards in 2011, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015. In 2021, Keith also became a recipient of the National Medal of Arts.  He also politically active, a staunch supporter of the military and a philanthropist.

Trivia #1 answer: In the movie “Happy Gilmore,” how did Chubbs Peterson (Carl Weathers) die? – Got hit by a golf ball; Fell out of a window; Got hit by a car; Heart attack on the golf course; Attacked by an alligator on the golf course – He fell out of a window (after being spooked by an alligator head he was presented as a gift)
Trivia #2 answer: What day is Boxing Day? – December 26
Trivia #3 answer: Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XII? – Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach and Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Roger Staubach and Randy White, Randy White and Harvey Martin, Roger Staubach and Preston Pearson – The MVPs were Randy White and Harvey Martin
Trivia #4 answer: Which two players do NOT have multiple Super Bowl MVP trophies? – Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tony Dorsett, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Eli Manning – Peyton Manning and Tony Dorsett
Trivia #5 answer: Who was Frank Hayes? – Frank was an Irish trainer and jockey who, on June 4, 1923, won a steeplechase race at Belmont Park despite suffering a heart attack in the latter part of the race. He remained in the saddle as his horse, Sweet Kiss, crossed the finish line making him the first, and so far only, jockey to win a race after his death.

The razor blade is sharp but can’t cut a tree; the axe is strong but can’t cut a hair. Everyone is important according to his/her own unique purpose… Never look down on anyone unless you are admiring their shoes.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Toothache Day!

“California, tumbles in to the sea
That’ll be the day I go
Back to Annandale”

– Steel Dan (My Old School)

And, I don’t usually do this but, by request…

Friday, February 2, 2024

by fasted86

Briefly. (Not today)

I was drinking a margarita and the waitress screamed, “Does anyone know CPR?” I yelled, “I know the entire alphabet!” And we laughed and laughed, well, except one guy.

Trivia #1: The Black Death occurred when? – 1315 to 1317, 1324 to 1329, 1336 to 1342, 1346 to 1353, 1355 to 1350
Trivia #2: Of the all-time, top tacklers in Super Bowl history, the New England Patriots have 4 of the top 5 in terms of total tackles. Name them. Bonus question, which of the following is the only non-Patriot in the top 5? – Ike Taylor, Gary Bracket, Bobby Wagner, K.J. Wright, Earl Thomas
Trivia #3: Who won the 2017 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2017)?

The Black Death was a bubonic plaque pandemic occurring in Europe and was one of the most fatal pandemics in human history when as many as 50 million people perished, perhaps 50% of Europe’s 14th century population. Bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and spread by fleas.  One of the most significant events in European history, the Black Death had far-reaching population, economic, and cultural impacts.

On this date: February 2, 1887, the first Groundhog Day is observed at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
February 2, 1959, Buddy Holly’s last performance at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa

Go away: The Kelce brothers. I’m done with them already.

We’re closed, you’re doing it wrong. A Canadian Pizza Hut location posted a sign on their front door reading, “DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMCISIONS THE DINING ROOM WILL BE CLOSED THIS EVENING”

So, Super Bowl LVIII will be played in Las Vegas a week from Sunday. What could go wrong?

Speaking of the NFL, you Detroit Lions’ fans, oh, you were so close! Can you say “Red Sox fans between 1918 and 2004?” Why was there so much Detroit love these past couple of weeks? I don’t recall the nation rooting for the Sox during their decades-long World Championship slump.

I’m living for giving the devil his due.

Say what you want about Travis Kelce, last Sunday he broke one of Jerry Rice’s records, career playoff catches. Any company with Jerry is something worth noting.

Tails never fails. That’s what one big bettor is hoping for when the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers meet at center field at Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl next weekend. The guy bet $100,000 on the coin toss.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: On February 2, 1887, the first Groundhog Day is observed at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Does anyone know any good Groundhog Day jokes? I keep hearing the same ones over and over again.

Stop complaining: Unless you watch the NFL. Then, go ahead and complain about Taylor Swift for another week+.

I’ve been alive all my life and still have never seen a commercial for Chinese food.

The Lakers beat the Celtics last night. I still hate when that happens.

Days after he was accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, Vince McMahon has resigned from all his roles at WWE and its parent company, TKO. Hmmm, surprising?

They said it: “We can say that the NFL is only a sport, not a way of life, but watching the Bills’ fans react is evidence that teams are the fabric of our life. They unite cities, they create pride in the town and when things go wrong on the field, they invoke tremendous grief. Watching Detroit and Buffalo react is why the NFL is rooted in our life.” – Mike Lombardi, former NFL executive and media analyst. Lombardi worked under the likes of Bill Walsh, Al Davis and Bill Belichick

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has called on countries to sign on to the health organization’s pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for “Disease X.” Disease X is a hypothetical placeholder virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.

Article I’ll skip: Irked Arnold Schwarzenegger takes issue with son-in-law Chris Pratt’s parenting style

Good news: The General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan, delayed production for an hour last Sunday, in order for employees to watch the playoff game.

Trivia #1 answer: The Black Death occurred when? – 1315 to 1317, 1324 to 1329, 1336 to 1342, 1346 to 1353, 1355 to 1350 – It occurred from 1346 to 1353
Trivia #2: Of the all-time, top tacklers in Super Bowl history, the New England Patriots have 4 of the top 5 in terms of total tackles. Name them. Bonus question, which of the following is the only non-Patriot in the top 5? – Ike Taylor, Gary Bracket, Bobby Wagner, K.J. Wright, Earl Thomas – Non-Patriot Gary Brackett (Indianapolis Colts). The top 4 Patriots are, in order, Rodney Harrison, Devin McCourty, Patrick Chung and Tedy Bruschi
Trivia #3: Who won the 2017 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2017)? – Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Golden State Warriors (NBA), Houston Astros (MLB), New England Patriots (NFL)

Even though there are days I wish I could change some things that happened in the past, there’s a reason the rear-view mirror is so small and the windshield is so big. Where you’re headed is much more important than what you’ve left behind.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Tater Tot Day!

“Home in the valley
Home in the city
home isn’t pretty
Ain’t no home for me

Home in the darkness
Home on the highway
Home isn’t my way
Home I’ll never be”

– Blue Oyster Cult (Burnin’ For You)

Quickie bonus from Buddy Holly

Friday, January 26, 2024

by fasted86

Briefly.

I accidentally used my dog’s shampoo this morning. Now I feel like such a good boy!

Trivia #1: David Pastrnak has reached the 60-point mark already this season, his third time doing that in 43 of fewer games. He becomes the fourth Boston Bruin to do so. Name the other three.
Trivia #2: In the past 50 years, the Patriots have won the Super Bowl 6 times. What is the only other team to win a Super Bowl from the AFC East during that time?
Trivia #3: While it has happened twice since 2019, before 2019, when is the only time two different actors earned Oscars for playing the same character?
Trivia #4: Who was Charles Jewstraw?

Speaking of the Olympics, the summer games begin on July 26 in Paris. With sporting venues scattered across the heart of the French capital, the Opening Ceremony will run through its main artery — the Seine River. Each national delegation will traverse the river on boats, with the 10,500 athletes travelling six kilometers to the world-famous Trocadéro where the final shows will take place.

Liquor store attendant: Excuse me, do you need any help? Me: Yes, but I decided to come here instead.

On this date: January 26, 1697, Isaac Newton received Jean Bernoulli’s 6-month time-limit math problem that previously went unanswered for more than 6 months by “the acutest mathematicians in the world.” Newton solved the problem before he went to bed that night.
January 26, 1962, Bishop Burke of Buffalo Catholic dioceses declares Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” to be impure and bans it from all catholic schools.

Go away: Jim Harbaugh

Stop complaining: Unless you are a Buffalo Bills fan. Then you can go ahead and cry, throw shit, break shit, just let it all out! Can you say, “Wide right!”?

In the Super Bowl era, the number of days between the Detroit Lions’ 1st and 2nd playoff wins was 11,698 days. The number of days between their 2nd and 3rd wins? – 6 days

They said it: “My love for Michigan, playing there and coming back to coach there, leaves a lasting impact. I’ll always be a loyal Wolverine.” said Harbaugh, recently named the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. What a blowhard!

Have you been watching the Australian Open (tennis)? Neither have I.

If your coffee order is more than 5 words, you are part of the problem.

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Lowell High School, MA, is no longer allowing students to have cellphones in class, calling them a distraction to learning and engagement. OK, my kids are older and I don’t get out much, well documented. But, are you kidding me? Why should any kid be allowed to have a phone in class? I honestly don’t get it.

Claim-to-fame, you’re doing it wrong. A death row inmate, who survived a botched lethal injection in 2022, will be the first person executed by nitrogen hypoxia, a controversial method that’s untested and only authorized in three states.

The Bruins have 7 more points than any other team in the NHL.

The Celtics’ winning percentage is .778. The next closest team in all of the NBA is at .711 (The Timberwolves)

Speaking of the Celtics, I very much enjoy the ‘Mike Gorman Farewell Tour.’ They pay tribute to him in every broadcast, and well deserved. A class act like no other.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Speaking of that death row inmate, his final meal was steak with A.1. sauce, hash browns and eggs. Before that, he was served a breakfast meal that consisted of two biscuits, eggs, grape jelly, applesauce and orange juice at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. 

Article I’ll skip: Fans outraged over explicit AI photos of Taylor Swift

Rookie of the year, 3 championship rings, 3 batting titles, 1 MVP, 2 Gold Gloves. The switch-hitter is the all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562) and at-bats (14,053). He never took PEDS. Let Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame!

If a player had 200 hits for 21 straight seasons, Pete Rose would still have more. Think about that!

Good news: The U.S economy should avoid a recession in the coming year, according to an increasingly large majority of economists polled by the National Association of Business Economics. The rising optimism apparent in the survey is in line with much of the latest economic data, including a measure of consumer sentiment that last week rose to a 2 1/2-year high. Also, inflation has been falling faster than expected, and the labor market is cooling but not collapsing.

Trivia #1 answer: David Pastrnak has reached the 60-point mark already this season, his third time doing that in 43 of fewer games. He becomes the fourth Boston Bruin to do so. Name the other three. – Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Bill Cowley
Trivia #2 answer: In the past 50 years, the Patriots have won the Super Bowl 6 times. What is the only other team to win a Super Bowl from the AFC East during that time? – None. The Miami Dolphins won a Super Bowl in January 13, 1974. More than 50 years ago. 😊
Trivia #3 answer: While it has happened twice since 2019, before 2019, when is the only time two different actors earned Oscars for playing the same character? – Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro both playing the role of “Don” Vito Corleone.
Trivia #4 answer: Who was Charles Jewstraw? – The American speed skater claimed the first-ever Winter Olympic gold medal winning the 500m speed skating event at the Chamonix Games in France.

If you lose a sock in the dryer, it returns as a Tupperware lid that doesn’t fit any containers.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Peanut Brittle Day!

“My daddy is sleepin’
And mama ain’t around
Yeah, daddy just sleepin’
And mama ain’t around
We’re gonna twisty, twisty, twisty
Till we tear the house down”

– Chubby Checker (The Twist)

Friday, January 12, 2024

by fasted86

Briefly.

Certain beers give me a hangover… I’ve narrowed it down though, I think. It’s between the 15th and 26th beer that gets me.

Trivia #1: On January 12, 1946, the NFL champions, Rams, were given permission to move to Los Angeles. Where were they moving from?
Trivia #2: In 1985, the Bears beat the Rams in the NFC Championship game. Other than that year, at least one of two teams played each year in the NFC Championship game from 1981 to 1994, once playing each other.
Trivia #3: How many rushing yards did quarterback Dan Marino have in his career? – 87, 101, 109, 115, 127, 152
Trivia #4: In what year were the Olympic rings presented publicly? – 1904, 1907, 1913, 1918, 1924
Trivia #5: Which NFL team scored the fewest points this past regular season and which team gave up the fewest?

On this date: January 12, 1906, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 100 (100.26) for the first time
January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr.’s Tamla Records (later Motown) begins operating in Detroit, Michigan
January 12, 1971, “All in the Family” premieres on CBS featuring the 1st flush toilet on television

Go away: Jeffrey Epstein (Oh, he is gone) and Draymond Green

The NBA recently reinstated Draymond Green from his indefinite suspension for being a punk. OK, my words. Shortly after the suspension was announced, the league released a statement about Green’s willingness to go through the necessary steps to address his conduct. “Green completed steps that demonstrated his commitment to conforming his conduct to standards expected of NBA players. He has engaged in meetings with a counselor and has met jointly on multiple occasions with representatives of the NBA, the Warriors and the National Basketball Players Association, both of which will continue throughout the season.” Ya, let’s see how this goes.

Let me check my giveashitometer. Nope, nothing.

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Nearly 2,000 migrants being sheltered in a tent shelter in New York City are being transferred to a nearby high school, where the students will have to pivot to remote learning due to the disruption it is causing.

I’m looking forward to the Chiefs/Dolphins game tomorrow night where temperatures are expected to be in the single digits or below zero, compounded by the wind. Those types of games are always fun.

Speaking of the playoffs, a very intriguing matchup between the Rams and Lions where both quarterbacks are going up against their former team.

Speaking of football, what a week for coaches! First, Mike Vrabel is fired by Tennessee, then Pete Carroll by Seattle, then Nick Saban retires and then less than 24 hours later Belichick and the Patriots “part ways.”. There were other firings but we don’t care about those guys.

They said it, part deux: “Nick Saban is the best investment this university has ever made,” said Alabama Chancellor Robert Witt. Now, I am not a Nick Saban fan but the numbers don’t lie. 6x national champion, 9x SEC champion, 206-29 career record in 17 seasons. Since Nick Saban arrived in 2007, Alabama’s enrollment has increased from 25,000 students to 40,000 students. That’s a 60% jump compared to a 10% national average.

And speaking of numbers not lying, Bill Belichick led the Patriots to 17 division titles, 9 AFC Championships and 6 Super Bowl titles. He has 333 wins, second behind Don Shula’s 347.

They said it: “In the hot stove season, (Red Sox) John Henry is cooking with Sterno.” – Anonymous

I find it annoying, and frankly kind of shallow, when an announcer talks about two teams and which one wants it more. Don’t tell me one team wins over another because “they wanted it more.” That’s bullshit. You call that commentary?

In case you missed it, the United States won the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship by beating host nation Sweden 6-2 in the gold-medal game on Jan. 5. U-S-A, U-S-A!

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Analytics Expert, projected which of the 14 teams in the 2023 NFL playoffs are most likely to appear in — and win — Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. She said, “As I’ve done in past years…” Funny, she didn’t give any results from prior years’ predictions.

Since I mentioned the Detroit Pistons’ record for consecutive losses on December 29, they finally won on December 30th, by 2 points, and have since gone 0-6. Here I am mentioning them again…

Article I’ll skip: Predicting the next 10 World Series winners

WTF: I keep getting alerts from National Grid that their crews are prepared for such-n-such storm. Really? I hope so after the outrageous amount of money they charge us. We expect you to be prepared!

I don’t snore. I dream I’m a tractor.

Trivia #1 answer: On January 12, 1946, the NFL champions, Rams, were given permission to move to Los Angeles. Where were they moving from? – Cleveland
Trivia #2 answer: In 1985, the Bears beat the Rams in the NFC Championship game. Other than that year, at least one of two teams played each year in the NFC Championship game from 1981 to 1994, once playing each other – The Redskins and 49ers (They played one another in 1983)
Trivia #3 answer: How many rushing yards did quarterback Dan Marino have in his career? – 87, 101, 109, 115, 127, 152 – He had 87 yards rushing in his career
Trivia #4 answer: In what year were the Olympic rings presented publicly? – 1904, 1907, 1913, 1918, 1924 – They were presented to the public in 1913
Trivia #5 answer: Which NFL team scored the fewest points this past regular season and which team gave up the fewest? – The Patriots and Panthers tied for the fewest scored (236) and Baltimore gave up the fewest (280)

Most people have heard of Karl Marx, but few know of his sister Onya, an Olympic runner. Her name is still mentioned at the start of every running race.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Kiss A Ginger Day!

“If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far (don’t worry, baby)
Just call my name
I’ll be there in a hurry
You don’t have to worry”

– Marvin Gaye